Former Harambee Stars Goalkeeper Mahmoud Mohamed Dies

Former Harambee Stars footballer Mahmoud Mohamed, who played as a goalkeeper, has passed on.

Mohamed who played for the national side between 1968 and 1974 died on Monday night at his home in Sega, Mombasa county.

In 2005, Mr Mohamed suffered a heart attack and later in 2014, a stroke which paralysed his left side.

The 68-year-old died a few days after returning from India where he was receiving advanced treatment.

He will be buried later in the afternoon at the Allidina cemetery in Mombasa.

In June, the country also lost another former footballer who played a vital role in the ensuring the glory of the national team.

Bernand Agunda, who was an ex-Harambee Stars and Tusker FC Captain passed on at his home in Umoja Estate, Nairobi.

He was well known for his role as the Captain and led the team to lift the Castle Lager Cup under coach Jacob Ghost Mulee in 2002.

Agunda will also be remembered for helping the Brewers' Football club to win the Council of East and Central Africa (CECAFA) in 2008.

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