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Dropping Omalla is insult to entire nation! Kenyans reacts to Firat squad choice

Benson Omalla celebrates after scoring for FKF Premier League leaders Gor Mahia.[Courtesy]

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat on Thursday created a social media buzz after dropping Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League leading goal scorer Benson Omalla from the final national team squad that will face Iran next week on Tuesday in Tehran.

Kenyans from every corner spoke their minds on Firat's decision, with others calling it an outright blunder for the Turkish tactician.

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