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Yobo: Kenya should now dine with African stars

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Former Nigeria's football captain Joseph Yobo (second left) with fans. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

When former Nigeria Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo battled Harambee Stars in the Fifa World Cup Qualifiers in 2013, he was convinced that the Kenyan outfit was destined for greatness.

This was because Kenya proved cumbersome for Nigeria to handle in the two legged tie, forcing a 1-1 draw away in Nigeria before losing 1-0 in the return leg, in Nairobi.

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