Wisdom Naya will be laid to rest on Saturday 30th July at Port Victoria, Busia County, the burial Committee has confirmed.The former Sofapaka midfielder died on Friday at a Kitale hospital and burial preparations are underway at his home in Kitale with burial set for his father’s rural home in Busia.The Copa Coca-Cola Africa U16 Championship winner died due to complications that arose from amputation that he underwent in January in India. The youngster’s left foot was amputated to prevent a further spread of the soft tissue Sarcoma, a type of cancer of the born that he had been diagnosed with.A young life cut short, rest in peace Wisdom Naya.Condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/ouRHTos63E— Wazito Football Club (@wazitofc) July 15, 2022 Naya was diagnosed with the cancerous Sarcoma in December 2020 and it’s not until April 2021 that he began his chemotherapy sessions. The chemotherapy however did not help much and after seeking second opinion, the youngster was flown to India where he underwent the career-ending procedure.A central midfielder by trade, Naya was touted for a great career while still schooling at football powerhouse, St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale and it was no surprise that he was recruited by Sofapaka immediately after sitting for his KCSE exams.”The burial date is 30th July in Busia, his father’s rural home. We are currently preparing for the day and hopefully everything goes well,” Allan Oburu a family friend told Mozzart Sport.Hard to believe you are no more 💔 Go well my younger bro , you fought a decent fight Wisdom . A very big honor to have shared the same dressing room with you King . RIP Naya 💔 pic.twitter.com/MRc5qtPFd1— Ronald Okoth (@RonaldOkoth__) July 15, 2022 Oburu further called on well-wishers to chip in financially to help the family realize a budget of Ksh. 430,000.”We have a budget of Ksh. 430, 000. It is a huge one but with the help of Kenyans I am confident that we will be able to raise it. Contributions can be sent to 0703 246636, his uncle’s number. We are grateful for the support that Kenyans have given they family since Naya was diagnosed and we once again urge them to stand with the family, “he added.
