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State should intervene to save Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards from collapse

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Collins Shichenje (L) of AFC Leopards SC challenges Joash Onyango of Gor Mahia FC during their Kenyan Premier League match dubbed Mashemeji Derby at Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on March 08, 2020. [Photo: Stafford Ondego, Standard]

As an ardent football fan, I’m not only concerned about the possible adverse effects of Covid-19 on local football in general, but also extremely worried about the future of community clubs in particular.

Our two leading football clubs namely; Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have taken a serious financial hit after gaming company SportPesa cancelled all sports sponsorship in the country in August 2019.

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