FKF Vice President MacDonald Mariga, former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama, and former Kenya head coach Francis Kimanzi were among the football stakeholders who visited the family of volleyball legend Janet Wanja on Monday night.Wanja was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer a few months ago, shortly after returning from the Paris Olympics, where she served as a trainer for the Malkia Strikers.##NAJAVA_MECA_8593739##Wanja, who had been active in public and on social media, was out of the spotlight for months before her family confirmed her illness. Her brother, Kevin Kimani, a Mathare United midfielder, released a statement updating the public about her condition.”Wanja, who was the Malkia Strikers trainer at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in Nairobi,” Kimani said.He further asked for emotional support and prayers as the family navigates the difficult time. “On behalf of the family, we kindly request your emotional support during this challenging period, and we continue to pray for her quick recovery. Kenya U17 coach explains poor showing at U17 AFCON qualifiersWe will provide further updates on her progress,” he added.On Monday evening, the football community visited Wanja’s family to show their support. In attendance were Wanyama, Mariga, Kimanzi, Thomas Wanyama, Titus Mulama, and Anthony Kimani.Wanyama shared a statement on his social media, sending his best wishes for Wanja’s recovery:”I joined the football community, led by FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga and former national team coach Francis Kimanzi, along with several of my former teammates, in visiting the family of my friend and brother Kevin Kimani to support his sister, volleyball legend Janet Wanja.We all wish Wanja a speedy recovery and send our heartfelt prayers. May God heal her soon.”Fred Ambani on changes made at AFC Leopards following unbeaten start
