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Former Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya dead

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Former Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya having a chat with Tawi All-Star coach Edwin Awange (L) and his fan Willy Opuku at their rural home, Mitume village, Kitale on January 19, 2022. [Martin Ndiema, Standard]

Former Sofapaka midfielder Widsom Naya  is dead.

19-year-old Naya had his left leg amputated in January after being diagnosed with Sarcoma, a rare type of cancer, just when he had kick-started his professional football career.

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