Kenyan Football in Mourning as Coach Tragically Dies Following Road Accident

The Kenyan football fraternity is in mourning following the tragic death of Fortune Sacco FC coach Sylvester Odero.

Odero succumbed to his injuries following a road accident on Monday morning with details of the incident still scanty by the time of publishing this report.

The tactician, a CAF B Coaching License holder, was a teacher by profession and guided his club to fifth place in the National Super League last season.

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His untimely demise was met by shock across the Kenyan football family with a number of clubs sending their messages of condolence.

“This morning, we at University of Embu Queens Football Club received with deep shock and sorrow the heartbreaking news of the untimely passing of Coach Odero Sylvester, Head Coach of Fortune SACCO Sports Club, through a tragic accident,” Embu Queens said in their condolence message.

“Coach Odero was a passionate and dedicated tactician who brought remarkable growth, success, and competitiveness to the National Super League. His leadership and influence in Kenyan football will never be forgotten. We stand in solidarity with the entire Forsa family, Coach Odero’s loved ones, friends, and the wider football community during this painful time.”

Mwea United said: “We are deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of coach Sylvester Odero of Fortune SACCO Sports Cub following a tragic road accident this morning. On behalf of Mwea United FC, our players, technical bench, and fans, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Fortune Sacco family, his loved ones, and the wider football fraternity. Coach Odero was more than just a tactician on the touchline, he was a leader, a mentor and a servant of the beautiful game.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Fortune SACCO Sports Club following the passing on of their head coach Sylvester Odero through a tragic road accident early this morning,” Kiminini United said.

Fortune Sacco are yet to issue a statement over Odero’s tragic death.