FKF Premier League champions, Tusker FC have taken to social media to mourn their former defender David ‘Kangi’ Mwangi who sadly died on Tuesday evening.The information surrounding his demise remain scanty but he is said to have passed on after a short illness.Mwangi turned out for Tusker, Nakuru All-Stars, Mathare United, Sony Sugar and Ushuru FC before he quit the game.”He just complained of a severe headache and went to hospital. That was it for him,” one of his friends told Capital Sport.Tusker have released a statement mourned the leftback who was known for his prowess from set-pieces.”We are saddened to learn of the demise of our former left back David ‘Kangi’ Mwangi. Mwangi featured for the team in the 2017-18 season.May his soul Rest in Eternal Peace, ” read a statement from the Brewers.Former Ushuru FC, Tusker FC, Mathare United and Sony Sugar defender David Mwangi has sadly passed on.#FKFPL pic.twitter.com/Rq0yEKzBJR— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) November 1, 2022 Kenya Footballers Welfare Association (KEFWA) also released a statement condoling with his family and friends.”Our heartfelt condolences for the demise of our member, David ‘Mamba’ Mwangi,” read a statement from Kefwa.”Mwangi was a talented and amazing footballer, plying his trade with bigwigs Mathare United Fc, Sony Sugar Fc, Ushuru Fc and Nairobi Stima Fc, among others. Our prayers and comfort are with the family, friends and the entire Kenyan football fraternity. His legacy will live on”.Former Mathare United striker Ronald Okoth described him as a humble player.”Gutted to learn about the sudden, untimely demise of my friend , brother & former team mate at Mathare United David Mwangi 💔 Kangi was one of the best down to earth human beings I’ve ever known in my life . Humbled to have shared many great memories with you Kangi. RIP Bro, ” he posted on social media.Tusker in tussle with Nzoia Sugar over Nyota’s shinning star dubbed ‘Messi’
