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Talanta FC now nurture new generation of talent

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FC Talanta celebrating at the GEMS Cambridge School after receiving trophy and medals from FKF for winning the 2020/21 Betika National Super League. Sept 5, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

A unique government football project initiated a decade ago as a youth development and talent search initiative is now bearing fruits with Talanta FC playing in this season’s Kenyan Premier League for the first time.

Talanta FC, an offshoot of the Talent Academy initiated by the Ministry of Youth and Sport, are daring to dream as they aim for greater heights.

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