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Ex-Manchester City striker Guidetti returns to Kenya to recreate childhood photo with teammates

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Sweden international footballer John Guidetti on Monday returned to Nairobi and recreated a famous childhood photo with his former teammates from Impala BrommaBoys Academy after 20 years.

Guidetti, who spent several years in Kenya, where his father was a teacher has been in the country visiting some of the nation's tourist attractions including the Maasai Mara during the World Cup break.

On meeting up with his old local buddies, the 30 year-old took to his official Facebook page and wrote: "20th anniversary with the people who played a big part in forming me into the person I am today. Thankful what they have given me and so thankful to se them again 20 years later. The future is bright. Nakupenda kakas."

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