Allan Thigo: key obituary facts
Is Allan Thigo dead? Yes. Allan Thigo died on May 9, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Allan Thigo's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Allan Thigo known for?
He was known as Kenyan footballer.
More about Allan Thigo
Born: 1949.
Place of birth: Bungoma County.
Place of death: Bungoma County.
Gender: male.
Occupation: association football player.
Nationality: Kenya.
Allan Thigo, a Kenyan footballer who played for Gor Mahia and the national team, died on May 9, 2026.
Nicknamed the “90-minute man,” he was a midfielder who made 81 appearances for Kenya and scored 11 goals. Born in Bungoma County in 1949, Thigo spent much of his club career with Gor Mahia, where he helped the team to an unbeaten 1976 league title and later reached the final of the 1979 African Cup Winners’ Cup.
He also played at the 1972 African Cup of Nations finals.
Allan Thigo, (1951 or 1952 – 9 May 2026), nicknamed the 90-minute man, was a Kenyan footballer who played as a midfielder. He made 81 appearances for the Kenya national team, scoring 11 goals.