Statement by the La Clery Football League On The Passing of Tafari Charlemagne

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2 May 2018

Statement by the La Clery Football League On The Passing of Tafari Charlemagne

The La Clery Football League and the La Clery community mourn the passing of Tafari (Tafa) Charlemagne. Tafari was a member of the Beta Finkerz Football Club, an affiliate of the La Clery Football League.As a player, Tafari was widely known for his exceptional technical ability and his vision as an attacking midfielder. He would represent La Clery at both the youth and senior levels. Tafari was also entrusted with the captain’s arm band because of his leadership qualities and the respect which was shown to him by his team mates.As captain of Beta Finkerz, he led the club to three consecutive La Clery championships in 2015, 2016 and 2017. His football talents were well recognized and so it was not surprising when he was recruited by Big Players FC of Marchand for a one year stint.

Tafari Charlemagne would also catch the eye of the national coach and would go on to represent the island at the national level. His 30 yard goal against St. Kitts will long be remembered as one of the outstanding goals in recent memory.In 2012 and 2013 Tafa represented with distinction the St. Lucian community in the USA in the Brooklyn Caribbean Cup. St. Lucia won the tournament in 2012 for the first time.Tafari Charlemagne played his last competitive match on March 11th 2018 when Beta Finkerz took on Veterans in the League’s competition. The maestro led from the front scoring two of his team’s goals.

The La Clery Football League extends its sincere condolences to the Charlemagne family and also says thank you for sharing your son, brother, uncle and nephew with us. He was an exceptional talent. Rest In Peace, Tafa.

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