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May 10, 2026
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Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo passes away

Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia legend Allan Thigo passes away

Former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia legend Allan has passed on,his family confirmed. Thigo,a midfielder who turned out for Gor Mahia between 1970 to 1981 and regarded as one of the greatest attacking midfielders Kenya has ever produced passed on at his home in Bungoma. Thigo has ..

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Legendary Kenyan footballer Allan Thigo, a standout midfielder for Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia FC, has passed away at his home in Bungoma after a period of illness.

  • A celebrated figure, Thigo is remembered as one of Kenya's greatest attacking midfielders, renowned for his stamina and leadership, earning him the nickname '90 minute man'.
  • He played for Gor Mahia FC from 1970 to 1981, scoring 88 goals and contributing significantly to the club's success, including leading them to the 1976 Kenyan Premier League title unbeaten as a player-coach.
  • Thigo was also part of the Harambee Stars squad that qualified for their first-ever continental tournament in 1972 in Cameroon.

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