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Walter Juma (L) of Shabana FC tackled by Bernard Otieno of Kibera Black Stars FC during their FKF National Super League (NSL) match at Ligi Ndogo Grounds in Nairobi on February 8, 2023. Kibera Black Stars FC won 1-0. [Stafford Ondego, Standard].

It has become routine now. A Kenyan athlete or team goes out there and makes Kenya proud by winning a global prize. Kenyan leaders back home compete to congratulate the stars. They take selfies with them and post on their social media accounts.

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