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Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya laid to rest

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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]

The body of the late Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya who succumbed after a long battle with cancer was on Saturday laid to rest at their Tuwan home, Kitale in a tearful sendoff ceremony.

Naya, whose talent was scouted at an early age while playing for Solidarity Boys, the St. Anthony Boys School team in Kitale where he got his education.

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