Kenyan football darling Dennis Oliech is in mourning, his younger brother Kevin Opiyo Oliech is dead.

The former Mathare United forward has been battling cancer for a long period of time.

A source close to the family told Mpasho,

"Yes Kevin Oliech is dead. He died in Germany today. He has been battling cancer for some years."

A fan, Abu Thwalib paid tribute saying,

"Kevin Oliech RIP bro so sorry to The menace Dennis Oguta Oliech and Kiongozi Ken Oliech Mungu awape faraja."

Other tributes started pouring in. Check them out.

Shuwa Enos wrote, "It is a sad day for the Oliech family and football industry. Rest in peace Kevin Oliech 🕊❤🙏🏾. #BallerTouchline #FootballKenya #FootballKe #Kenya #Football."

Brayola Obra added, "Rest in peace KEVIN OLIECH Brother to DENIS OLIECH.... Till we meet again Bro..."