Mildred Osotsi, Victor Wanyama, McDonald Mariga Courtesy, AFP, Gallo Images
Mildred Osotsi, Victor Wanyama, McDonald Mariga Courtesy, AFP, Gallo Images

The Wanyama’s mourn late mother Mildred

Reading Time: 1min | Sat. 14.06.25. | 13:47

The family says more information will be divulged as burial preparations continue

Football Federation (FKF) vice president McDonald Mariga, former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama, and Kenyan Lionesses Mercy Wanyama are mourning the passing of their mother, Mildred Osotsi.

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She is said to have passed away peacefully on Saturday, 14 June, morning.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, who left us peacefully today morning. We are currently making arrangements and will share more details soon! Thank you. (sic),” the federation boss wrote on his socials.

Mildred, a former Kenya Netball Federation (KNF) president, was the wife of illustrious former AFC Leopards player Noah Wanyama.

Her other sons, Thomas and Sylvester, also tried their hands at professional football, albeit without similar success as Mariga, the first Kenyan footballer to play in and win the UEFA Champions League for Inter Milan and former Tottenham midfielder Victor. 



 


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McDonald MarigaVictor WanyamaMercy WanyamaFootball Kenya Federation (FKF)Kenya Netball Federation (KNF)

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