Tisa Boys FC player Brayan Munene has died after collapsing during a football match at Ahero grounds in Nakuru County.
The player is reported to have fallen on the pitch while actively involved in the game, prompting an immediate response from teammates and match officials before medical personnel rushed in to attend to him.
Tisa Boys is a football club in Nakuru County that plays in Division Two under the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
“Tisa boys FC officially regret to announce the tragic passing our player Brayan Munene during a match at Ahero Stadium yesterday afternoon,” the statement read.
Brayan Munene Collapses During Active Play
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The match was subsequently halted as players, officials, and spectators came to terms with the unfolding situation.
Tisa Boys has confirmed that the incident happened during the match against Parkview FC, and despite immediate medical attention, the player passed away.
The club has also stated that it will share more details as they become available.
“The player collapsed on the pitch while actively participating in the game. Despite immediate efforts to provide medical assistance, he sadly passed away. Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to his family, teammates, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss. Further details will be shared as they become available,” read part of the statement.
Football Teams and players Mourn Brayan Munene
Players and clubs have sent condolence messages on Brayan’s demise.
Kapsara FC, who also play in the Upper Rift Regional League, Transnzoia County, have condoled with the team
We Kapasara Football Club stands with you during this hard time. As a football family we are together in this the family team and friends have strong heart. God has done his will.
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Nabore FC, which also plays in Division Two in Samburu County, has sent its condolences to the family and team.
Nabore FC sends its deepest condolences to Tisa Boys FC, the family, friends, and teammates of Brayan Munene following his tragic passing. We are deeply saddened to learn that he collapsed while actively participating in a match at Ahero Stadium yesterday afternoon and sadly lost his life despite efforts to provide medical assistance. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss during this very difficult time. The football community mourns with you. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
