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Sofapaka FC's Umaru Kasumba Jumps over Llyoyd Wahome od Tusker FC during KPL match at Ruaraka Grounds on Nov 10, 2017. {Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Having won a double last season, former Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions were expected to do even better this year.
But contrary to expectations and with a new coach to boot, the brewers could only manage sixth spot. At the end of it all, they failed to defend the title; a big disappointment for a team that managed to hold onto most of their players during the transfer window.
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