Veteran coach Juma Abdallah dies after prolonged illness
Former AFC Leopards assistant coach Abdalla Juma dies after a long illness, FKF President Hussein Mohammed confirms...
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Veteran football coach Juma Abdallah has died at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Thika Level 5 Hospital.
- Abdallah coached numerous Kenyan clubs including AFC Leopards, KCB FC, and Thika United.
- His death was confirmed by his daughter, Amina Juma, who mentioned his long battle with diabetes and pancreatic disease.
- Tributes poured in from the football community, including from Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed and AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani, highlighting his role as a mentor and developer of young talent.
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