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How broken league is derailing Kenya Lionesses' future

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Janet Okello (C) of Kenya Lionesses fights for ball posession with Namabiro Lydia (Left) and Namukatwa Fazira of Uganda during the 27th edition of the 2025 Safari Sevens Tournament at Nyayo National Stadium on October 11, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The warning signs are no longer subtle. They are loud, frustrating, and increasingly difficult to ignore.

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