Homeboyz Seal Emotional Win In Fitting Tribute To Silas Abungana
Sports Updated: 20 February 2026 18:25 EAT
Kakamega Homeboyz have honoured their departed teammate with a convincing win over Sofapaka.
An emotional evening unfolded at Bukhungu Stadium as Kakamega Homeboyz delivered a 2–0 victory over Sofapaka FC in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League clash staged in honour of their late defender, Silas Abungana.
The fixture, played on February 20, 2026, carried far greater weight than three points. It came days after Abungana’s sudden death following a violent incident that left the football fraternity in shock. The defender succumbed to head injuries sustained during an attack at his family home earlier in the month, with investigations leading to the arrest of a suspect.
Homeboyz management had declared free entry for supporters, urging fans to turn up in large numbers to celebrate the life of the fallen player. The stands responded, filling with mourners clad in club colours, creating a charged yet reflective atmosphere inside the stadium.
Before kick-off, tributes were paid in Abungana’s memory, with players and officials observing solemn moments in his honour. The defender, who had joined the club in August 2025, had quickly cemented his place in the squad and earned admiration for his discipline and work rate.
When the match got underway, Homeboyz channelled the emotion into performance. They controlled proceedings and struck twice to secure a 2–0 triumph, ensuring the evening ended on a victorious note for their departed teammate.
The win was received as a symbolic gesture — a perfect and decent send-off for a player whose time at the club, though brief, left a lasting impression. Teammates dedicated the performance to Abungana, acknowledging the void his passing has created within the squad.
Following the final whistle, attention shifted back to remembrance, with plans for a public viewing of his remains at the stadium before burial in his rural home. The club’s tribute match underscored the unity of Kenya’s football community in moments of grief.
In triumph and in mourning, Homeboyz ensured that Abungana’s final chapter was marked not only by sorrow, but by solidarity, dignity and victory on the pitch.
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