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I almost quit football in 2014 – Cliff Nyakeya recounts his past

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SportPesa Premier League midfielder of the year Cliff Nyakeya [Courtesy]

Newly-named SportPesa Premier League midfielder of the year Cliff Nyakeya almost quit football while playing for Gor Mahia Youth in 2014 due to inadequate financial support.

But after two and half seasons in the topflight league and having scored 14 goals to inspire Mathare United to a top eight finish, the youngster beat all odds to walk home with the best midfielder gong during last Thursday’s FOYA Awards at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete.

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