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John Avire ‘joins’ Egypt’s Tanta side from Sofapaka

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Striker John Avire during a KPL match against Western Stima FC at Moi Stadium in Kisumu on Wednesday, Jan 2, 2019. The match ended 1-1. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenyan international John Avire has completed his protracted ‘move’ from Sofapaka to Egyptian Premier League side Tanta, reports indicate.

Avire has reportedly been offered a two-year deal by Tanta, who are making a return to Egyptian topflight football barely a year after being relegated.

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