Bandari FC team manager Alfred Obwaka is dead. Photo/facebook.com (Bandari Football Club)   

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Kenya Premier League (KPL) side Bandari FC fraternity is mourning the untimely death of team manager (TM) Alfred Obwaka.

“Good morning comrades, in sincere sorrow, we regret to inform you that, Bandari FC Team Manager (Alfred Obwaka) is no more. Stand with us, and pray for us and his Family,” the sad news was announced on the club’s face book page (Bandari Football Club) on Thursday morning.

Unconfirmed reports indicate that the long serving TM collapsed in his bathroom after watching English Premier League match in his house between Arsenal and Chelsea last night.

Futaa.com reports that he was rushed to Alfaruk Hospital with breathing challenges but he couldn't access oxygen services, before being transferred to Mewa Hospital. He died on arrival after attempted resuscitation failed. 

The body is being preserved at the Jocham Mortury in Mombasa.

The TM attended Bandari's first training session ahead of 2018 KPL season yesterday and did not show any indication of ill health. He has been Bandari’s TM since 2005.

Football fans are already sending condolence messages following the demise, through the club’s face book page.

 “RIP,” wrote a face book user by the name Douglas Ogega.