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Mother, Player, Icon: Kalemera's trailblazing career with Kenya Lionesses

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Kenya Lionesses prop Evelyne Kalemera in action against Uganda Lady Cranes.[Kenya Rugby Union]

In the world of sports, where youth often dominates and age is considered a limiting factor, Evelyne Kalemera Amulega stands as a testament to the idea that passion knows no age.

At 39, she recently retired from her illustrious career as the loose head prop for the national women's rugby 15s team, Kenya Lionesses.

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