James Odu Cobra was a ray of hope for Kenyan football to anyone who met or even heard of his efforts to bring a bright future to the game.
The man who worked at the ill fated 14 Riverside office suits was confirmed dead on Wednesday 16th January morning with friends and colleague taking on social media to celebrate him for pushing for support through sponsorship to various football activities in Kenya.
After the attacks started, Odu had used his twitter account to send a distress call to the outside world asking for clarity on what was going on at the offices since they could only hear loud noises from inside.
FKF President Nick Mwendwa led the football fraternity in mourning the hero.
Fare thee well my friend. Your good spirit will live on in football. You did your part. We shall do ours and remember you. pic.twitter.com/k0BO9Qzxs6
— Nick Mwendwa (@Nmwendwa) January 16, 2019
Sadly we lost James Odu Cobra in the #RiversideAttack. He was a lovely chap. Always happy &funny. I enjoyed playing football against him a couple of times. I enjoyed the banter& the way he liked teasing https://t.co/9uUC73psIH Odu! pic.twitter.com/lcaV4N00wf
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) January 16, 2019
Sad to learn the demise of our friend, James Oduor; founder Wadau TV & @AngelsKibera mentor / coach who lost his life at the #RiversideAttack 😓 HAPPY BIRTHDAY & RIP ODU 💔 shine on your way , our heartfelt prayers & condolences to his family
"Watu Hawafurahii " #RiversideAttack pic.twitter.com/VjqU8wjDzL— R.O Sports Management (@ROSportsMgt) January 16, 2019
Fathe, you didn't deserve to go down by the bullet, you didn't deserve this. You were a good man, Happy Birthday Odu, shine on your way up. May God be with your young family. https://t.co/Zh3ohcXq9g
— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) January 16, 2019