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Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno charged with assaulting ex-girlfriend

Former Harambee Stars striker, Taiwo Atieno during an interview with Standard at Standard Group head office in Nairobi, on Thursday, October 28, 2021 [David Njaaga, Standard]

Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno was brought to court in the United Kingdom last week on serious allegations of assault and controlling behaviour towards British singer Keisha Buchanan, a founding member of the Sugababes, the BBC reported.

The 39-year-old, who played for Luton Town and Kenya’s national team, appeared via video link at Harrow Crown Court, dressed in a suit and tie, and was granted conditional bail. He is scheduled to enter plea in August.

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