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Kenyans left chasing shadows in Africa's Olympic qualifiers

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Maureen Okumu of Kenya in action against Ghana.[Africa Hockey Federation]

Kenyan hockey, once a source of national pride and sporting prowess, has seen its glorious days fade into a distant memory.

The country that once competed at the highest level, even at the Olympics, is now struggling to regain its former glory.

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