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. PREMIUM 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 Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya 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 PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
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.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
