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The former forward was part of the Brewers team that won the KPL title, FKF Shield Cup in 2016 and also played for Nairobi Stima.
Kenya’s soccer fraternity went into mourning after news broke that former Nairobi striker Stima and Tusker Stephen Owusu had passed away.
The 37-year-old man died Saturday night after a battle with a long illness that forced him to return to Ghana for treatment.
Owusu was part of the Brewers team that won the 2016 Kenyan Premier League (KPL) and the Kenya Football Federation (FKF) Shield Cup in the same year.
After a poor 2017 season in Kenya’s top flight, Owusu was among 14 players fired by coach Robert Matano.
Others who were shown the door alongside the Ghanaian were Anthony Ndolo, George Mandela, Moses Ndawula, Victor Ndinya, Luis Tera, Danson Kago, Noah Wafula and Clifford Alwanga.
Humphrey Mieno, Allan Wanga, James Situma and Cercidy Okeyo were also fired.
Kenyans and the best clubs in the league have taken to Twitter to remember the striker, whose last assignment in Kenyan football was in the National Super League (NSL) with Nairobi Stima.
Below is how Owusu is remembered.
Soccer is poorer without you. Thanks for the many memories.
Rest in peace Stephen Owusu 😢 pic.twitter.com/zuRgFsVKzI– Herbert Mwachiro (@HerboTawa) October 24, 2020
My sincere condolences to the Stephen Owusu family 🇬🇭 formerly at Tusker FC. Definitely one of the best opponents I have ever played against. Unplayable on his good day and a sharp thorn in the flesh of our line of defense. May his soul rest in peace. 🕯
– Ronald Okoth (@RonaldOkoth__) October 24, 2020
I have seen some tweets announcing the death of Stephen Owusu. I didn’t want to believe it. But I gather that he has rested. That header against Bandari in Machakos that ensured us to remain in pursuit of the league in 2016 will never be forgotten. Shine on your way Owusu.
– Japheth Mutinda (@JaphMutinda) October 24, 2020
We have received with great surprise the sad news of the passing of our former forward Stephen Owusu.
Owusu was a committed and hardworking player during his time at the club and his disappearance is a massive blow not only to his family but also to the football community. pic.twitter.com/UTOWaHe0Y3
– WAZITO FOOTBALL CLUB (@wazitofc) October 25, 2020
We are saddened by the passing of an ex @tusker_fc, Nairobi Stima and @wazitofc forward Stephen Owusu.
Our condolences to his family and friends 🙏.@FKFPLG pic.twitter.com/2r0Gs0s7aS
– Bandari Soccer Club (@bandariofficial) October 25, 2020
We extend our condolences to the friends and family of former Nairobi Stima, Tusker and Wazito FC forward Stephen Owusu.
May your soul rest in eternal peace.#WeAreSharks pic.twitter.com/oozZcZYjZd
– Kariobangi Sharks FC (@k_sharksfc) October 24, 2020
Former @Elephant and Nairobi Stima forward Stephen Owusu has passed away.
The 37-year-old man died Saturday night after a battle with a long illness that forced him to return to Ghana for treatment. 😢💔 pic.twitter.com/rLRKU0kRck
– Max Gooner🔴 (@max_adagala) October 24, 2020
RIP Stephen Owusu. My condolences to his family and friends 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/2O4gdzRVPZ
– Ben Kunga (@Ben_kunga) October 24, 2020
😢 | Our condolences to his family and friends. May the Almighty rest your soul in eternal peace.#RIPOwusu https://t.co/cDoeO5eFWH
– Mathare United FC (@MathareUtd) October 25, 2020
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