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TUSKER EXPOSE KPL: Kenyan champions’ exit from Africa raises questions of quality in local league

Tusker FC's From Left- Defenders Vincent Omumbo and Samuel Olwande, Midfielders Victor Ndinya, Abdul Hassan, Evans Ochieng' and Sydney Ochieng', Goalkeeper Byrne Omondi, Defender Marlon Tangawizi and Midfielder Moses Ndawula during unveiling of new signings for 2017 domestic and international assignments at Ruaraka Sports Club on Wednesday, Feb 1, 2017. [PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]

Tusker’s failure to progress to the first round of the CAF Champions League after falling to minnows AS Port Louis of Mauritius has brought the quality of the Kenyan Premier League into sharp focus.

It was another disappointing performance by a Kenyan club and raises questions about competitiveness of the national league.

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