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Why Mathare Utd, MYSA remain key pillars in the growth of Kenyan football

Mathare United coaches Francis Kimanzi and Salim Ali during their KPL match against Bandari at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday 22/10/16.PHOTO.BONIFACE OKENDO

The Harambee Stars squad of 2008 is arguably one of the most successful national teams in Kenyan football history.

That year, Kenya jumped an unprecedented 52 places in the Fifa World Ranking; from position 120 to 68th - the highest ever standing for a national team, to date.

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