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Veteran coach Juma Abdallah dies after prolonged illness

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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