Veteran coach Abdallah Juma dies after prolonged illness

Veteran coach Abdallah Juma dies after prolonged illness
Veteran coach Abdallah Juma dies after prolonged illness - Coach Abdallah Juma. (Photo: Courtesy)
Coach Abdallah Juma. (Photo: Courtesy)

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His passing marks the end of a coaching career that left a lasting imprint on Kenyan football through the many clubs he served and the players he mentored.

Veteran Kenyan football coach Abdallah Juma has died after a prolonged battle with diabetes and pancreatic cancer.
Juma passed away at 1:00 am on Friday, his family confirmed. He will be laid to rest later today at 4:00 pm in Murang'a Town in accordance with Islamic rites.
His death comes just weeks after family, friends and members of the football fraternity appealed for financial support towards his treatment after his condition deteriorated, leaving him unable to walk.

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Juma was one of Kenya's most experienced football tacticians, having coached across the Kenyan Premier League and National Super League for more than two decades.
Throughout his career, he managed several clubs including Thika United, KCB FC, Bidco United, Chemelil Sugar, Western Stima, FC Talanta, Vihiga Bullets and Murang'a SEAL, while also serving as assistant coach at AFC Leopards.
He enjoyed one of the most successful spells of his career at KCB, where he was appointed head coach ahead of the 2013 Kenyan Premier League season. Under his guidance, the Bankers became one of the league's most competitive sides, with his work earning him the Kenyan Premier League Coach of the Year award.

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Juma was also widely respected for his work in developing players at Thika United, a club renowned for nurturing young talent, before going on to coach several other top-flight sides. His calm approach and wealth of experience made him a familiar figure on the local football scene.
In January 2024, he returned to the FKF Premier League after being appointed head coach of newly promoted Murang'a SEAL. He took over the club midway through the season with the task of steering the debutants away from relegation after a difficult run of results.
Over the years, Juma also had spells with Chemelil Sugar, Western Stima, Bidco United, FC Talanta and Vihiga Bullets, building a reputation as a coach willing to take on difficult assignments while helping develop local talent. He also served as assistant coach at AFC Leopards during the 2014 season.
His passing marks the end of a coaching career that left a lasting imprint on Kenyan football through the many clubs he served and the players he mentored.

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