Football Fraternity Mourns Loss Of Wife Of KCB FC Coach Robert Matano
Sports Updated: 15 January 2026 20:24 EAT
KCB FC head coach Robert Matano losses his wife
The Kenyan football community is in mourning following the death of the wife of KCB FC head coach Robert Matano, a loss that has prompted an outpouring of condolences from clubs, officials and fans across the country.
Family sources confirmed that Matano’s wife, Mary Wandera, passed away after a prolonged illness. She had been battling colon cancer, which was diagnosed last year, and her health reportedly declined steadily in the months leading to her death.
Relatives indicated that the illness later led to serious complications, including the spread of the disease to her bones, which significantly affected treatment options and her overall condition.
She is survived by her husband, veteran tactician Robert Matano, and their children. The family has since begun consultations and preparations, with funeral and burial arrangements expected to be announced in due course.
Messages of sympathy have continued to stream in from the football fraternity, with many acknowledging Matano’s long and distinguished service to Kenyan football and offering support during the difficult period.
KCB FC officials, fellow coaches and supporters have urged prayers and solidarity for the Matano family, describing the loss as a painful moment that has deeply touched the local football community.
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