Sports Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohammed has eulogized former Mathare United player Kevin Oliech who passed on on Sunday evening in Germany.
Amina, on her official twitter account @AMB_A_mohammed wrote: “It is with deep sadness that I have learnt of the passing on of Kevin Opiyo Oliech who played for various Kenyan and international clubs. Kevin was a talented and hardworking soccer player who made great contributions to the growth of the sport in the country. I convey my condolences to the family, friends, relatives, fellow footballers and the entire sports fraternity for this major loss. May God rest his soul in peace”
Oliech’s former club Mathare United twitted “We would like to send our deepest condolences to the Oliech family following the passing on of Kevin Oliech on Sunday evening. Kevin, who is brother to Dennis Oliech and Andrew Oyombe, was part of the Mathare United squad that won the 2008 KPL title. May he Rest in Peace.”
The National Super League side Nairobi City Stars wrote”May your soul rest in peace. RIP Kevin Opiyo Oliech.”