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- Gilbert Andugu, AFC Leopards Secretary-General, has passed on
- Andugu has been missing in action for the last week following his admission to a hospital in Kitengela
- AFC Leopards said that Andugu served the club selflessly and was committed to its development
Gilbert Andugu, AFC Leopards Secretary-General, has passed on, family members have revealed.
Andugu has been missing in action for the last week following his admission to a hospital in Kitengela. His family didn’t divulge his cause of death. However, close sources say that he had been getting medical treatment since last year.
He was in and out of hospital. AFC football fans and the club eulogised the deceased, stating that he leaves a big gap in office.
In a statement, AFC Leopards said that Andugu, 43, served the club selflessly and was committed to its development. He was elected the secretary-general in June 2022.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of our Secretary General Mr. Gilbert Andugu . Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Andugu’s family, friends and relatives. May his soul Rest in Peace,” AFC posted on X.
Was Gilbert Andugu a Footballer?
AFC Secretary-General Gilbert Andugu (left). He died on May 6 at a hospital in Kitengela where he was receiving treatment. He had been ill for a while. Photo/The STar
The deceased AFC Secretary-General Gilbert Andugu was a marketer by profession but loved football passionately. He oversaw AFC’s operations back in 2015 in Mombasa.
He is credited with increasing the club’s fan base and membership in Mombasa, where he headed AFC Leopards coast branch. His efforts paid off far away from the coast.
His club’s campaign to finance AFC Leopards Cub in Nairobi became a reality. Fans and club insiders said he won the secretary-general’s post due to his development record.
He succeeded Oliver Sikuku, who had served two terms in office. AFC remembers Andugu for his commitment and great organisational skills while he served as the overall head of all AFC Leopards branches.
Andugu was focused on the club’s growth. He introduced a raft of improvements, mostly touching on human resources.
His dream was to increase staff morale and efficiency. He believed that a motivated club secretariat would motivate players to perform better.
He had announced earlier that he wouldn’t defend his seat for a second term in office. AFC Leopards will hold their general club elections on June 29.
Fans Reaction
AFC Leopard fans at a past event. Photo/Nairobi News
AFC Leopards eulogised Gilbert Andugu as a kind man who went too soon.
Kevin wrote: “My good friend is no more. Rest in Peace brother.”
Gerrard: “Rest in peace SG.”
Asky Ochy: “Rest in peace.”
Stephenstone Okumu: “May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed pledged to stand with the deceased’s family.
“My heartfelt sympathy goes out to AFC Leopards fraternity as they mourn the loss of their Secretary General, Mr Gilbert Andugu. The football community stands in solidarity with you during this challenging period. May his soul find eternal peace.”
Alex Muteshi, AFC Leopards Patron, described Andugu as a passionate and dedicated leader. He termed it a big loss to the club.
Bandari FC also mourned Ingwe’s loss, saying that Andugu touched the lives of many people.
“Klabu ya Bandari inasikitika sana kupokea taarifa za kifo cha ghafla cha Katibu Mkuu wa AFC Leopards SC, Bwana Gilbert Andugu. Tunatoa rambirambi zetu za dhati kwa familia yake, marafiki, na familia nzima ya AFC Leopards katika kipindi hiki kigumu,” the Mombasa-based club said in a statement.
“Mbali na kuwa mgeni wa mara kwa mara wa Bandari, kujitolea na huduma ya Bwana Andugu kwa soka la Kenya vitaendelea kukumbukwa. Roho yake ipumzike kwa amani tele. Poleni sana.”
