Kévin Oliech: Kenyan footballer, 33, dies of cancer in Germany- Kévin Oliech did not have a glittering football career as his brother Dennis' - He plied his trade with a number of KPL clubs before he moved to Germany - His death came barely three years after that of his mother who also died of cancer PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! Former Mathare United striker Kevin Opiyo Oliech, brother to legendary Harambee Stars forward Dennis Oliech has succumbed to cancer in Germany. Opiyo, who ended his playing career in Germany with a lower division side has been undergoing treatment in the country before he finally succumbed to the disease. Family spokesperson, Nixon Oliech confirmed the 33-year old died on Sunday afternoon, August 16. His demise comes just over two years after their mother, Mary Oliech, succumbed to cancer as well. She had been in and out of hospitals both in Kenya and France where Dennis was plying his trade before she unfortunately passed on. Read also The career, scandal and relationship of Bobby Petrino Unlike his elder brother Dennis, Kevin had a low key career in the Kenyan Premier League but still managed to play for over a decade in the top tier. He started out at the now-defunct, Securicor FC before he went on to turn out for Thika United, Mathare United, Tusker FC, Nairobi City Stars, Ushuru FC before winding up his career in Kenya at Nakumatt FC and later moved to Germany. Kevin has some famous brothers who have played football in Kenya including the late Steve Okumu, former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars defender Andrew Oyombe and former Gor Mahia attacker Ken Oliech. PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'Naija Football Fan Zone' Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Aissa Mandi has become a summer target for Liverpool after the club sold Dejan Lovren to Zenit St Petersburg, reports claim. Read also Facts about Aaron Phypers, Denise Richards current husband The Reds secured their first Premier League title in 30 years and a couple of players have been let off the hook. And according to BeinSports the deal is close, with the Reds having tabled a £9million bid for the Real Betis center-back. Legit.ng also reported that Samuel Chukwueze has become a summer target for top Serie A side Napoli, according to reports from Italy. The Naples based side are currently chasing French midfielder Jeremie Boga who plies his trade for another Serie A side Sassuolo. But if a move for the former Chelsea star does not pull through Villarreal man Chukwueze will be be the next option for the club. How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Kévin Oliech did not have a glittering football career as his brother Dennis' - He plied his trade with a number of KPL clubs before he moved to Germany - His death came barely three years after that of his mother who also died of cancer PAY ATTENTION: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Legit.ng How we mistakenly celebrated Yakubu’s miss at 2010 World Cup – Brown Ideye