Kakamega Homeboyz Confirm Shocking Death of Defender After Brutal Attack

The Kenyan football fraternity is in mourning following the shock and sudden demise of Kakamega Homeboyz defender Silas Abungana.

News of Abungana’s death was confirmed by the club on Thursday morning through a statement which stated that he passed away shortly before midnight on Wednesday while receiving treatment at Kakamega General Hospital.

Homeboyz stated that Abungana was receiving treatment on head injuries that he sustained following an attack on Tuesday night, a shocking situation for the club, his family and the football fraternity at large.

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“Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club is deeply devastated by the untimely demise of Silas Abungana,” the club said in the statement.

“The club can confirm that Silas passed away a few minutes before midnight on Wednesday, 4 February while receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital, this after succumbing to head injuries sustained during an attack on Tuesday, 3 February night.

“During this incredibly difficult time, we respectfully request privacy for Silas’ family, teammates, friends, and club officials as we come to terms with this unimaginable loss. The club will issue further communication in due course,” the Homeboyz statement further read.

According to a source who spoke to Pulse Sports, the defender was attacked by a family member following a dispute with the suspect still at large. However, the motive of the attack is still not known.

Abungana’s death comes just days after he featured in Homeboyz’s FKF Premier League match against Mara Sugar last Saturday, when he played all 90 minutes.

The fullback joined Homeboyz in August 2025 ahead of the start of this season and had become a key member of the squad under coach Patrick Odhiambo.

Abungana previously played for Shabana FC and Gucha Stars and was part of the Tore Bobe squad that earned Premier League promotion in 2023.

He was released by Shabana in January 2024 and then linked up with his ex-coach Sammy Okoth at Gucha Stars, helping the side earn promotion to the second-tier National Super League for the 2025-26 season, before Homeboyz snapped him up.