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The Kenyan sports fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of former footballer Ezekiel Otuoma.

Otuoma has succumbed to motor neurone disease, which he had been battling for several years, leaving him confined to a wheelchair.

Taking to her TikTok account, his wife Racheal Otuoma on Saturday, December 21, 2024, while announcing the devastating news penned a moving message following her husband’s demise, recounting their fond memories.

“To my Husband. You left a hole in my heart that no one else can fill the emptiness in my arms reminds me of the love we shared your love was a gift and I’ll cherish it always,” she stated.

“Though it was so soon that really broke my heart you left on my birthday it will never be the same again you never said am leaving or even showed a sigh you never said goodbye in life i loved you dearly in death I love you still in my heart you hold a place that only you can fill it broke my heart to lose you but you didn’t go alone a part of me went with you MEET AGAIN.”

Otuoma played for AFC Leopards, Western Stima forward, Muhoroni Youth FC, Ulinzi Stars FC and Western Stima forward.

Condolence messages

Otuoma has been described as a talented footballer by sports fanatics noting that his contribution to Kenyan football will be fondly remembered.

Here are some of the condolence messages.

“Former AFC Leopards and Western Stima forward Ezekiel Otuoma has passed away after a long battle with illness. May he Rest In Peace,” Sports journalist Carol Radull.

“Former AFC Leopards and Western Stima forward Ezekiel Otuoma is dead. May our good lord give the family peace and strength during this difficult time of mourning. Rest in eternal peace brother, “Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.

“Former Ulinzi, AFC Leopards danger man Ezechiel Otuoma has passed on. The gallant soldier who has been the motor neurone disease rested early morning today! May the Almighty strengthen his wife Recho during this time of grief,” Sports Journalist Fred Arocho.

“I’m saddened by the news of former footballer Ezekiel Otuoma’s demise. Otuoma was a young man who still had the opportunity to utilize his talent and build a great future in our sports industry. I want to take this moment to render my sincere condolences to Mama Rachel Otuoma and the entire Otuoma’s family during this trial moment of grief and pain. May God rest Otuoma’s soul in eternal peace. RIP Jatugo,” City Lawyer Willies Evans Otieno.