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The golden days when stars shined in the National football team

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Harambee Stars’ Captain Michael Olunga (centre) celebrate his goal with Joseph Okumu and Richard Odada during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round at the Nyayo National stadium on Monday, Nov 15, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Those who watched Michael Olunga or George Odhiambo 'Blackberry' play- likened them to the highlanders and national team icons, JJ Masiga, John Busolo, George Odembo, Austine Oduor, Ambrose Ayoyi, Sammy Onyango ‘‘Jogoo’’, Davis Oyiela, Charles Otieno, George Onyango Fundi, Peter Dawo, Wilberforce Mulamba, Mickey Weche, James Nandwa, David Odhiambo, Whycliffee Anyangu, David Ochieng, Hassan Juma, and Bobby Ogolla.

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