Homeboyz Chairman makes appeal after tragic death of defender
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 06.02.26. | 18:08
The former Shabana, Gucha Stars, Zoo and MCF defender had joined Kakamega Homeboyz earlier this season and had already established himself as a key player in the squad
Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas ‘Toto’ Shimanyula has made an emotional appeal to the government to ensure justice is served following the tragic death of the club’s defender, Silas Abungana.
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The Kenyan football fraternity is in mourning after Abungana succumbed to head injuries after he was allegedly struck with a blunt object.
Reports indicate that the injuries caused a blood clot in his brain, which ultimately claimed his life.
The former Shabana, Gucha Stars, Zoo and MCF defender had joined Kakamega Homeboyz earlier this season and had already established himself as a key player in the squad.
Speaking after viewing the body of the deceased at Kakamega General Hospital, Shimanyula said the club is devastated by the loss and wants the truth surrounding Abungana’s death fully uncovered.
“It is a great loss to us as a club, I am appealing to the government to help us arrest the person who did this so that justice can be served.”
The Homeboyz chairman urged authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter, noting that many unanswered questions still remain.
This is how ,Silas Abungana, Kakamega Homeboyz Player was Killed by his Younger Brother! pic.twitter.com/IPavZW4k09
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“So many stories are coming up,some say it was a land issue, others say it was about a marriage that was not approved. These are issues that should never lead to the loss of a young life,” he added.
Shimanyula also revealed how the club moved swiftly after learning of the assault, saying the management did everything possible to save the defender’s life.
“When we received the call about the incident, our team manager immediately went to his home and rushed him to hospital,” he said.
Beyond the tragic circumstances surrounding his death, Abungana is being remembered as a dependable and talented defender whose career was on a steady rise. Shimanyula said the club has lost not just a player, but a rare talent with a promising future.
“He was a regular starter and very solid in defence,he played very well in our last match against Mara Sugar. This is a big loss to Kakamega Homeboyz, Kakamega County and the whole country.”
Shimanyula further revealed that Abungana was already beginning to attract attention from national team selectors, underlining the magnitude of the loss to Kenyan football.
