Fallen Kadenge’s body arrives in Kakamega for burial tomorrow
Frederick Likuyani @PeopleSport11 Political leaders were among thousands of football fans who thronged Bukhungu Stadium yesterday to receive the body of legendary Joseph ‘Joe’ Kadenge when it landed in Kakamega. Led by Vihiga County Governor Wilber Otichillo, the fans paid respects to the body of the former national team captain before it was transported by […]
Joe Kadenge’s death: When phrase “Kadenge na mpira” was the talk of town
Kadenge na mpira…..Remember that? That was the phrase mostly used to describe Joe Kadenge, Kenya’s best footballer of all time, who passed on yesterday aged 84. At his prime, Kadenge had no equal. He scored goals for fun, breaking numerous records for the now defunct Maragoli United, Abaluhya United (now AFC Leopards) and Harambee Stars, which […]
Uhuru, Ruto and Raila mourn Joe Kadenge
President Uhuru Kenyatta has led other leaders in mourning the passing on of Kenyan football legend Joe Kadenge, describing him as an “exemplified talent, dedicated and patriotic person.” “It is with profound sadness that I have learnt of the demise of Mzee Joe Kadenge. His death is a loss to the sporting fraternity and our […]
Legendary Kenyan footballer Joe Kadenge dies at 84
Football legend Joe Kadenge passed on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at Meridian hospital in Nairobi. His son, Oscar Kadence, confirmed the sad news of the passing on of the 84-year-old legend, who has been battling Diabetes for a long time. Revered for his trickery and goal-scoring heroics, Kadenge enjoyed cult-like status in Kenya during […]