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Can Mathare rise again? ‘Slum Boys’ have been less than inspiring despite winning 2008 league title

Mathare United's John Mwangi (left) battle for ball control against Collins Agade of Bandari FC during the Kariobangi Sharks preseason Tournament at Utalii Grounds on January 26, 2018. Mathare United FC won 2-1. [Stafford Ondego]

More is expected from a side that is said to have one of the best youth development structures in Kenya.

It is 3:02pm on a sunny afternoon at the Goan grounds in Pangani, Nairobi, and Mathare United are warming up.

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