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Former Mathare United goal keeper Emily Adhiambo dies

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Former Mathare United goal keeper Emily Adhiambo [Photo: Courtesy]

Kenyan footballing fraternity is filled with grief after the death of former Mathare United goal keeper Emily Adhiambo nicknamed “jagoal” who died after battling kidney failure at Kenyatta national Hospital.

A group of football stakeholders have organized a match in her memory. The match which is scheduled for December 24, Sunday will involve Football Kenya Federation women’s premier league players, coaches, managers and club owners. The seven a side football tournament will be played at Kariobangi North primary school in Nairobi.

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