Vasili Kulkov during his playing career that lasted about 16 years. Getty ImagesSource: UGCTUKO.co.ke understands former football star was declared dead over the weekend shortly after he was said to have contracted the deadly coronavirus. Kulkov, who also enjoyed two stints with Russian topflight side Spartak Moscow passed away on the same day he clocked 54. According to SunSport, the former defender who also doubled as a defensive midfielder was said to have been undergoing chemotherapy for esophagus cancer. Vasili Kulkov had already kicked off his coaching career having started as an assistant coach at Marítimo.

Source: The Star October 12, 2020 18:30 UTC