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Masega, the woman who played football while six months pregnant

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Monicah Masega in action during the inaugural United Nations Football for the Goals tournament in Siaya.[Washington Onyango,Standard]

In the heart of Trans Nzoia County, amidst the rolling hills and lush landscapes, a remarkable tale of unwavering passion and determination unfolds on the football field.

We meet Monicah Masega, a 28-year-old powerhouse who has not only broken through gender barriers, but has also defied the conventional norms of pregnancy at Sidindi Primary School in Ugunja, Siaya County.

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