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Veteran coach Juma Abdallah dies after prolonged illness

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Veteran football coach Juma Abdallah dies on July 24, 2026. [Courtesy]

Veteran football coach Juma Abdallah has died after a prolonged illness, ending a coaching career that shaped several Kenyan clubs and generations of players.

Juma died at 1 a.m. on Friday, July 24, at Thika Level 5 Hospital, his family confirmed. He will be buried at 4 p.m. on Friday in Murang'a Mjini near Murang'a Town in line with Islamic rites.

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