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CHARITY: Friendly raises Sh39m for Chapecoense

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 in a friendly that raised more than £300,000 (Sh39m) for the families of the Chapecoense players and staff who were killed in a plane crash in November.

Four survivors — three players and a radio commentator — were introduced at Rio’s Olympic stadium before the game. Striker Dudu scored the only goal when he headed home after the break.

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