Kenyan football star Victor Wanyama and his elder brother, former Inter Milan midfielder McDonald Mariga, are mourning the loss of their mother, Mildred Wanyama.
The heartbreaking news was shared by Mariga on Saturday, June 14, 2025, confirming that their mother had passed away peacefully in the morning.
In his message to his followers, Mariga said the family is currently making funeral arrangements and has promised to share more details with the public in due time.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who left us peacefully this morning. We are currently making arrangements and will share more details soon! Thank you,” Mariga wrote.
Mildred Wanyama gave Kenya some of its most celebrated athletes. She was married to former AFC Leopards player Noah Wanyama, and together they raised a household deeply rooted in sports.
Apart from Victor and Mariga, Mildred was also the mother of Thomas and Sylvester, who have both played professional football, and Mercy, a talented basketball player who has represented Kenya internationally.
She was often spotted cheering from the stands during matches and took an active role during Mariga’s political campaigns, offering unwavering support to her children in every chapter of their lives.
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