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FIFA suspension, a setback to football in the country

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Harambee Stars’ Captain Michael Olunga (left) exchanging penchant with Salomon Nirisarike Captain Rwanda during the FIFA World Cup qualifiers second round at the Nyayo National stadium on Monday, Nov 15, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Following the World football governing body FIFA suspension on Kenya, the implications are more than the words on paper.

The suspension essentially means the national team will not participate in international tournaments like the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), at the continental level or at a regional tournament like the Council for East and Central Africa Football Association (CECAFA).

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