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AFCON politics: Nyanza, Western leaders defend bid to host matches

Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa [LEFT] and his Kisumu Counterpart Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o. [File, Standard]

Kisumu County Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o and his Kakamega counterpart Fernandes Barasa have opposed the state's plan to hold AFCON games in Nairobi and Eldoret.

This comes amid speculations that the state is planning to name the capital city and Uasin Gishu as the venues for the games. However, the government has not pronounced itself on the issue.

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