Kenya: Harambee Starlets Player Joins Spanish Side

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Kenya: Harambee Starlets Player Joins Spanish Side

[Nation] Harambee Starlets midfielder Cynthia Shilwatso has joined Spanish Division One side EDF Logrono on a three-year deal.

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