The former Kenya captain, died moments after doing exercise at Railway Training Institute ground as confirmed to Goal by AFC Leopards team manager Tony Lidonde.

“Yes, I can confirm that Sammy Taabu died today (Friday) in the afternoon. He was a great player during his heydays and Kenya has lost a legend.”

En-route to Harambee Stars in the 1980’s, Sammy played for AFC Leopards and served as the club’s assistant coach in the late 90’s.