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Stars coach criticised for picking Kariobangi Sharks defender who was banned for roughing up referee

Harambee Stars coach, Stanley Okumbi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

National team Harambee Stars coach Stanley Okumbi has defended his decision to call-up Kariobangi Sharks defender Pascal Ogweno despite the player serving a club ban for roughing up a referee.

Ogweno was suspended for six matches last week after he tore up the referee’s card after being sent off during a Kenyan Premier League match one month ago.

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