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Why former KFF boss Matiba wanted football icon Pele deported

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31 Jan 1976 A smilling pele at a press confrence in nairobi, from right Kenneth Matiba, chairman KFF, Cosme de Aboitiz, pepsi regional manager, Prof Julio Mazzei and Chair Kenya national sports council, Issac Lugonzo [Standard]

Veteran football administrator Ogalle reveals how the Brazilian legend's visit to Kenya was marred by controversy.

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