- Kakamega Homeboyz confirmed that defender Silas Abungana died after sustaining severe head injuries during a brutal night attack in Kakamega
- The club said Abungana was rushed to hospital after the attack, but sadly died a few minutes before midnight on Wednesday, February 4.
- The tragic death occurred just five months after Abungana joined Homeboyz, having previously helped Shabana FC to promotion to the KPL
The local football union is in mourning following the sudden death of Kakamega Homeboyz defender Silas Abungana.
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The Kenya Premier League team confirmed the sad news in an official statement, noting that the defender died after sustaining serious injuries during the night attack.
What we know about the death of Silas Abungana
According to the club, Abungana was attacked on the night of Tuesday, February 3.
He was rushed to the Kakamega General Hospital for treatment, but sadly he died a few minutes before midnight on Wednesday, February 4.
The club revealed that the cause of death was head injuries sustained during the brutal attack. Additional reports indicate that the incident that caused his injuries allegedly involved a family member.
The police have since launched an investigation into the matter.
“At this very difficult time, we respectfully ask for privacy for Silas’ family, teammates, friends, and club officials as we come to terms with this unimaginable tragedy. Rest in peace, Silas,” part of the club’s statement said.
Kakamega Homeboyz added that more details about the incident, including funeral arrangements, will be communicated in due course.
Abungana had played the full 90 minutes in Homeboyz’s recent match against Mara Sugar on Saturday, January 31.
The bad news comes just five months after he joined Kakamega Homeboyz. Before his move, he played for Shabana FC during the season they were promoted to the Kenyan Premier League.
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Condolences have poured in following the death of Silas Abungana
After his death was confirmed, messages of condolence began pouring in from fans, teammates and members of the wider football community.
Here are some of the messages they shared:
Maxwell Mugai:
“It’s hard to believe, he played the whole game on Saturday. Death really has no mercy.”
Nikita Brenda:
“They say a wise fly dies in a cup of milk rather than a bit of poo…Rest in peace champion.”
Reece Mukhabani Alwani:
“I’m so sorry. The country of the family!! May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
MSEAL FC:
“This is a loss to Kakamega Homeboyz FC and the entire Kenyan football community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, teammates, and all supporters at this difficult time.”
Bonface Ambani:
“Quite sad. My condolences. Take care. This is tough.”
Jaqqy Jepkosgei:
“Death has taken someone’s father, someone’s son, someone’s husband. I’m sorry.”
Tyson Busula:
“It’s very sad, my childhood friend, my teammate in the under 15 team, Rip Sila.”
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What happened to Charles Wangari?
In other sad news, Charles Wangari, a former Kubali FC player from Laikipia West, died after being recruited into the Russian army.
The ex-footballer had left Kenya hoping to build a better life in Sweden, but his journey ended in tragedy far from home.
His death left his family, teammates, and community mourning a future that will never be realized.
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