Kakamega Homeboyz confirmed a devastating loss on Thursday after defender Silas Abungana died from head injuries sustained in a nighttime assault.
He was rushed to Kakamega County General Hospital following an attack on the night of February 3, 2026.
Abungana succumbed to his injuries just before midnight on February 4, 2026, leaving the local football community reeling.
According to multiple local reports, Abungana was attacked on the night of February 3, and taken to Kakamega County General Hospital.
Medical staff treated him for severe head injuries, but he died while receiving care a few minutes before midnight on February 4, 2026.
Early accounts suggest the alleged assailant may have been a younger brother and that the incident followed a family dispute, with some outlets citing land or marital tensions. These details remain unconfirmed pending police findings.
Kakamega Homeboyz described the loss as devastating in a public statement and appealed for understanding as the club and family grieve.
Position: Defender, recently signed by Kakamega Homeboyz.
Career: Previously played for Shabana and had featured in Kenyan Premier League fixtures.
Tenure: Had been with Homeboyz for roughly five months, contributing to the team’s defensive setup.
Reactions from the football community
Shock and sorrow rippled across Kenyan football.
Local clubs, officials, and supporters expressed condolences, and senior figures in the game reached out to Homeboyz leadership.
The club has asked for privacy while mourning and while authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.
