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Stars coach takes pressure off players to swallow as Zesco talisman is snubbed

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Kenya Harambee Stars Jesse Were against Mozambique's Black Mambas during their friendly match at Kasarani Stadium on November 12, 2016. Kenya won 1-0 [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Zesco United striker Jesse Were has once again been dropped from the national team Harambee Stars squad for tomorrow’s 2019 AFCON qualifiers Group F dead rubber tie against Ghana’s Black Stars, in Accra.

Were’s omission from the 22-man squad that left for West Africa yesterday morning has caused a stir in football circles with fans believing the former Kenyan Premier League golden boot winner deserved a spot in the side.

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