- Kenyan Footballer Gabriel Wandera died in a tragic hit-and-run road accident on Sunday, April 19
- His wife, Trizzer Beldin, took to Facebook to pen a tearjerking message noting that she would miss him
- She accompanied the heartbreaking message with photos of the footballer, and Kenyans comforted her with heartwarming messages
Former Kenyan Premier League defender Gabriel Wandera tragically died on Sunday morning, April 19, following a hit-and-run road accident in Busia County.
Source: UGC
Wandera was reportedly struck by a vehicle that sped away from the scene. He succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
What did Wandera’s wife say?
Just hours before the tragedy, Wandera had played for Bossman Knights FC in an FKF Division Two match against Khwirale FC. During that game, he was shown a red card in the first half.
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The late footballer has served as a defender for several top-flight clubs, and his wife penned a tearjerking message.
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She also revealed that she had lost her father in June 2025, and she was yet to heal from it.
“To my best friend, a man who loved me unconditionally, my darling husband, father to my babies. This is too heavy for me. I have not recovered from my father’s death, and now you. It’s still a dream for me. Rest in eternal peace, my love,” she said.
Netizens comfort Wandera’s widow
Here is what they had to say:
Sandra Carmilla:
“This pain is too much, I can’t wish it to anyone pole sana rafiki kwa huu msiba na Mungu akupee nguvu na amani ya kustahimili haya. Rest in peace champ.”
Ouma Maurice:
“Heartbreaking! Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength to bear this loss. It is well in the Lord’s daughter.”
Ouma Maurice:
“Heartbreaking! Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength to bear this loss. It is well with the Lord’s daughter.”
Pst Wandera Justus:
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“Take heart, my sister, God will be your best friend at this time; He is our strength and may God comfort you.”
Florence Atyang:
“Take heart my dear. Mungu akutie nguvu dadangu.”
Carmela Njoki:
“Waaah so sad indeed. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences, dear.”
Nyar Omosh Atis:
“Take heart, dear. May God grant u strength and courage at this hard time, May he RIP.”
Justin Mumbia:
“Too painful, dear. May God give you strength and comfort in these hard times.”
Geoffrey Barasa
“May God take control of the situation. Too sad it shall be well Beldin.”
What happened to former Arsenal goalkeeper?
In other news, former Arsenal and Austria international goalkeeper Alex Manninger tragically passed away at the age of 48.
He was involved in a tragic road accident which claimed his life, as he was the sole occupant in the vehicle, and police launched an investigation.
Manniger played a key role in the club’s 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double-winning season.
Source: NgGossips
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