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Why former KFF boss Matiba wanted football icon Pele deported

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31 Jan 1976 A smilling pele at a press confrence in nairobi, from right Kenneth Matiba, chairman KFF, Cosme de Aboitiz, pepsi regional manager, Prof Julio Mazzei and Chair Kenya national sports council, Issac Lugonzo [Standard]

Veteran football administrator Ogalle reveals how the Brazilian legend's visit to Kenya was marred by controversy.

He urges Sports CS Namwamba to form an Advisory Council to help tap talent in the country.

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