Editor's Review

Otuoma played for several prominent clubs, including Muhoroni Youth, Ulinzi Stars, Western Stima, AFC Leopards and Sony Sugar. 

Former AFC Leopards and Western Stima forward Ezekiel Otuoma has passed away after a long battle with motor neurone disease.

The news of his passing was shared on Saturday, December 21, by the sporting community who mourned him as a remarkable player.

Mara Sugar FC is among the top-flight team that offered their condolences to Otuoma's family, friends, and all who knew him.

"Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Family of Ezekiel Otuoma who has sadly passed away. We hold you close in our thoughts at this sad time. We're deeply sorry for your profound loss. May Ezekiel Otuoma's Soul rest in eternal peace and perpetual light shine upon him forever," they wrote on X.

Ulinzi FC also shared their condolences to the family and friends of Otuoma.

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"The Chairman and the KDF family, technical team, players, management, staff, supporters of Ulinzi Stars FC and the entire Ulinzi family express their deepest condolences to the family and friends as we mourn the loss of our former club's striker Ezekiel Otuoma," the message read.

File image of Rachel and Ezekiel Otuoma

Otuoma played for several prominent clubs, including Muhoroni Youth, Ulinzi Stars, Western Stima, AFC Leopards and Sony Sugar. 

In May 2021, he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a progressive condition that damages the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.

As the disease advanced, it significantly impaired his speech and mobility, eventually confining him to a wheelchair and necessitating continuous care. 

His wife, Rachel Otuoma, stood by him throughout this challenging period, providing unwavering support.

Despite efforts from the football community and well-wishers to support his treatment, Otuoma's health continued to decline leading to his death at the age of 31. 

Here are the condolence messages from Kenyans;