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On January 9, 2025, the family, friends, and supporters of the late footballer Ezekiel Otuoma gathered at CCA Church Johera for a memorial mass to pay their last respects to the fallen hero.
It was a deeply emotional occasion, as attendees were given the opportunity to view Otuoma's body, and several family members shared personal words in his honour.
During this moment, Rachael Otuoma, the late footballer's wife, introduced a young girl, Kimberly otuoma, whom many online speculated might be the daughter of Ezekiel Otuoma.
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This marked the first time Rachel had publicly introduced her step-daughter, Kimberly Otuoma.
Who is Kimberly Otuoma?
Kimberly Otuoma’s introduction to the public came as a surprise to many, raising questions about her connection to the late footballer.
In a video shared online, the young girl was seen standing close to Rachel as they both held on to each other, visibly overwhelmed by grief.
Kimberly was dressed in a white Rangers FC shirt, with “Otuoma” emblazoned on the back. The young girl appeared deeply affected as she stood by Rachel's side, breaking down in tears while viewing Otuoma’s body and calling out “Daddy” in uncontrollable wails.
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Though Kimberly did not speak during the emotional moment, it was clear that she shared a close bond with Rachel.
“I don’t have much to say but thank everyone for their assistance,” an emotional Racheal said, fighting back the tears.
She then introduced the young girl by saying: “This is Kimberly Otuoma. We leave the rest to God
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Tearful goodbye
The memorial mass was followed by the transportation of Ezekiel Otuoma's body to Mbotela Estate, where he grew up.
Residents of the area came out to pay their respects, further cementing the footballer’s legacy in the hearts of those who knew him.
He will be laid to rest on sartuday January 11, 2025 in Siaya County.
Past tensions
This revelation about Kimberly Otuoma comes months after Rachel made a controversial statement about Otuoma's baby mama, which stirred a lot of attention.
In July 2024, Rachel had shared her thoughts in a conversation, where she made it clear that the children from her husband’s previous relationships were not her concern.
At the time, Rachel had expressed frustration over the demands that Otuoma’s baby mama allegedly made during his illness.
However, from the interaction between Rachel and Kimberly at the memorial, it is evident that the two share a strong bond, despite the past tensions.