Allan Mbote, a Kenyan footballer has been killed by lightning while
celebrating his team’s goal.
Five other players also injured by the lightning during Nangina Ward
Football Tournament at Luchululo village
The player was celebrating Red Sharks’ equalizer against their
opponents on Sunday when he was struck by lightning
The Standard, Kenya, reports that the 20-year-old Mbote, was also
a Kenyatta University student.
He played as a defender for his team.
Three of the players are still on admission at Nangina Mission
Hospital.
Kenyatta University has confirmed the death of the second year
student.
The MP for the area, Dr. Oundo Mudenyo also sent his condolence as
he wrote:
“Some tragedies are hard to take: lightening striking a player during
a soccer match! RIP Allan Mbote.”
