Former Zambia international Philemon Mulala, who died following an attack by his own dogs in Lichtenburg, South Africa, is being mourned by the country's football community.

Zambia has been in mourning since the news of Mulala's death was confirmed on Monday, with the 60-year-old mauled to death by his three dogs in the garden of his residence in the North West province at approximately 3pm local time on Saturday.

Mulala was discovered by his wife and later declared dead on the scene, as relayed by police spokesperson Captain Sam Tselanyane, in a statement as seen by ESPN.

"She did not bother to go and check what was wrong [when the dogs were barking] as their house is situated on a busy street and the dogs frequently barked at pedestrians and vehicles passing by," Tselanyane began.

"After the electricity was restored [after loadshedding], she went inside looking for her husband, but could not find him.

"Upon continuing with her search, the woman saw her husband lying motionless outside in the garden," he concluded. "She then went outside, only to find that the husband was bitten by their dogs."

The three animals were subsequently removed from the premises by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Source: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/37635416/former-zambia-striker-philemon-mulala-killed-dog-attack-mourned-nation