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‘Calabar’s’ influence to help Harambee Stars in Egypt

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Zambian based ZESCO United's Defender David Owino Calabar train at Nyayo National Stadium in preparation for the forthcoming African Cup Of Nations Qualifier clash against Zambia on Sunday, September 3, 2015. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

On March 23, 2013, Harambee Stars made history by holding Nigeria’s Super Eagles to a 1-1 tie in a World Cup qualifier match played in the Nigerian city of Calabar.

Until then, Nigeria had always thrashed Harambee Stars at their backyard with ease.

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