Former Mathare Youth Sports Association players carry casket of their founder, the late Bob Munro on Jan 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Even though in every tear, there's a shared story of love, there she stood, as stoic as former Mathare United twin defenders George 'Wise' Owino and Edgar 'Fighter' Ochieng in their heydays.

Ingrid was unflustered, not agitated; calm and self-controlled as she chose to celebrate her departed husband, Bob Munro.

 Families eulogise the late Robert Donald Munro during the requiem mass at St Andrews Church in Nairobi on January 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Former Harambee Stars head coach Francis Kimanzi said he owes his success to the fallen soldier. It is Munro who shaped the tactician to become one of the most successful coaches in the region.

"Bob was influential in shaping my football career both as a player and a coach. He even convinced me to shave my dreadlocks that I had when I was young. He's the grandfather of football," Kimanzi said.

 Former Mathare Youth Sports Association players carry casket of their founder, the late Bob Munro on Jan 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Others who spoke at the funeral service included former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) deputy president Doris Petra, former Kenyan Premier League head of technical committee GMT Otieno, and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot.

The late Munro, who died on January 19 at his home in Westlands, had two daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren.

 Former Mathare Youth Sports Association players carry casket of their founder, the late Bob Munro on Jan 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
 Families eulogise the late Robert Donald Munro during the requiem mass at St Andrews Church in Nairobi on January 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]