Gor Mahia Legend Austin Makamu Collapses & Dies at His Home
Gor Mahia Legend Austin Makamu, who was also Harambee Stars team captain fondly known as Makamu, collapsed and passed away at his home on Tuesday night in Mumias.
Confirming the incident Was Eliud Owalo, the deputy chief of staff of the Executive Office of the President, who expressed shock at the sudden death of the football legend who famously led Gor Mahia to victory in the 1987 Africa Cup Winners’ Cup (Mandela Cup).
” It is with profound shock that I have learnt of the sudden death of Kenyan Soccer Legend, Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars award-winning captain, Austin “Makamu” Oduor – a soccer Idol,” Owalo wrote.
” I remember with nostalgia the memorable moments we have spent together with Austin, the guidance I got from him from time to time, the many initiatives we pursued together in supporting grassroots soccer activities, the conceptualisation and operationalising of the Gor Mahia Legends’ welfare sustainability fund and the plans we had for the future.”
Owalo Eulogized Origi as a friend, an elder brother, a guardian, and a role model in his life and condoled with his family, friends, and fellow football enthusiasts.
“At this moment of grief, I join the Origi family; friends; relatives; and the entire Kenyan soccer fraternity in mourning one of the best and perhaps most disciplined and respected footballers Kenya has ever produced. Fare thee well Austin “Makamu” Oduor!”
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