Deputy Chief of Staff in the executive office of the President Eliud Owalo will chair the national funeral organizing committee of the late Kenyan football legend Austin Origi ‘Makamu’ Oduor.
The late Austin who captained Gor Mahia to their famous 1987 Mandela Cup triumph died on October 16th and is set to be buried on 9th November at his home in Makunga Village,Navakholo,Kakamega County.
Owalo, a close friend to the deceased will be deputized by Sports Principal secretary Eng. Peter Tum. The duo will be assisted by Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier,AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda,Shabana FC chairman Jared Nivaton and Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula.
Ex-Internationals who played alongside Austin at Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars David ‘Kamoga’ Ochieng,Dr JJ Masiga,Tobia ‘Jua Kali’ Ochola,Washington Muhanji have also been named in the committee.
Sports journalists Elynah Shiveka,James Waindi,Mike Okinyi and Elias Makori as well as former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulei are also part of the committee.
