Caption for the landscape image: I don’t want sympathy: How Thigo battled cancer with the help of Raila Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Allan Thigo as Gor Mahia coach in 2008. He led Gor Mahia to victory unbeaten in the 1976 league. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Cecil Odongo Reporter Nation Media Group Article Related Football legend Allan Thigo never wanted to publicly ask for help despite his suffering. “Thura – village mate, I don’t want sympathy; I don’t want to be a beggar so that politicians can use my situation for mileage.” PREMIUM Thigo’s wish to be cremated inside 72 hours stirs debate Luo Council of Elders chairman says cremation is foreign to the community, but family will have the final say. PREMIUM ‘90-minute man’ Thigo redefined midfield role for Stars and Gor He was part of Harambee Stars squad that took Kenya to Afcon for the first time in 1972. Allan Thigo, Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia icon, passes away Thigo was a rare "player-cum-coach" who dominated the pitch for 12 seasons. PREMIUM Athletics coach Anzrah on living in the shadow of Joe Kadenge In 1977, he took up athletics by chance, and went on to become one of Kenya's most respected sprinters. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenya Lionesses hunt for victory on Nairobi home turf PREMIUM Kenya's teenage judoka Kulova down, but far from out PREMIUM Bayern v Ajax: Premium tickets available PREMIUM Why Fifa gave Mariga-called NEC meeting a red card Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
PREMIUM Thigo’s wish to be cremated inside 72 hours stirs debate Luo Council of Elders chairman says cremation is foreign to the community, but family will have the final say.
PREMIUM ‘90-minute man’ Thigo redefined midfield role for Stars and Gor He was part of Harambee Stars squad that took Kenya to Afcon for the first time in 1972.
Allan Thigo, Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia icon, passes away Thigo was a rare "player-cum-coach" who dominated the pitch for 12 seasons.
PREMIUM Athletics coach Anzrah on living in the shadow of Joe Kadenge In 1977, he took up athletics by chance, and went on to become one of Kenya's most respected sprinters.
Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine.
Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation.
PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
