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Kenyans worried about former NFL player Daniel Adongo’s health

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Before and after photos of former rugby player Daniel Adongo

A video of former NFL star, Kenya’s history-making, Daniel Adongo looking  “unkempt” and “unrecognisable” has alarmed Kenyans and raised questions about his health and wellbeing in the United States.

In the footage, Adongo can be seen wearing rugged clothes and smoking despite the dangers of smoking to athletes, and in particular its detrimental effect on the ability to exercise and play sports.

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