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There's no joy as Afraha Stadium starves Nakuru fans real action

Nakuru City Stars, dressed in green kits, face off against Nakuru City Academy, wearing yellow, in a friendly derby match at the dusty Afraha C playground on January 11, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

A Saturday morning derby between Nakuru City Stars, clad in their striking green kits, and Nakuru City Academy, gleaming in bright yellow, promised an exciting start to the weekend at the Afraha C playground.

The match began with high energy, players weaving through the uneven patches of grass, their every move kicking up plumes of dust.

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