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How Kakamega boy Okombe is living his dream in Italy

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Kenya international Griffin Okombe (left) of Italian side Potenza Picena in a past Seria A2 match. [Washington Onyango,Standard]

The former Kenyatta University player wants to win the Europe Hockey League and guide Kenya to the 2024 Olympics.

Griffin Okombe has one set of goals in mind every time he suits up for the Hockey Club Potenza Picena: to be the best he can be, help his team win, make his family proud and leave a legacy.

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