GFE 105 players and staff are safe after their van caught fire on Sunday, January 7, 2024
No injuries were reported in the incident that happened on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway
The vehicle was completely burned down, together with balls and players’ boots

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National Division One side GFE 105 encountered a distressing incident on Sunday, January 7, 2024, when their team van caught fire on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway.

This was after a goalless draw against St Joseph Youth FC in a local league match.

No injuries were reported.

GFE 105's team and staff escaped unhurt after their team van caught fire . Photo: GFE 105. — GFE 105's team van caught fire on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway. Photo: GFE 105.
Source: Facebook

The club, however, now grapples with a weighty financial setback as the van, valued at Ksh4.5 million, as reported by Pulse Sports, was reduced to ashes.

The nighttime accident forced players and staff to evacuate the burning vehicle hastily.

"On Sunday, on our way from Nakuru after playing our match against St Joseph FC, our van caught fire and was completely burned down together with the balls and boots," the club said in a Facebook post.

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Despite the shock, the club expressed gratitude that no players were hurt, with their focus shifting to their next game at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium against Sunderland Naivasha Football Club.

In 2023, GFE 105 successfully secured promotion to Division One, marking a resilient step forward in their journey to reclaim a spot in the National Super League (NSL), where they competed in the past.

The club boasts a history filled with notable achievements, with a standout moment in 2020 when they triumphed over FKF-PL champion Gor Mahia in the FKF Cup quarterfinal.

However, their path has been marked by challenges, including relegation from the NSL to Division One and even Division Two.