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GSU officers to create buffer zone in KPL derby

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AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia fans have been assured of security when the two rivals clash in tomorrow's return leg tie of the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium.

In yesterday's derby security and arrangement press briefing, KPL head of security GMT Ottieno confirmed the deployment of over 200 police officers with a creation of a buffer zone, occupied by General Service Unit officers, at Gate Six to separate the two sets of fans.

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