Kenya: Run in for the FKF Premier League Title - Will It Be Tusker or Kakamega Homeboyz?

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Kenya: Run in for the FKF Premier League Title - Will It Be Tusker or Kakamega Homeboyz?

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The fight for the 2021-22 FKF Premier League title promises to go down to the wire after leaders Homeboyz beat KCB 2-1 at the Bukhungu Stadium while second placed Tusker FC played to a 0-0 draw with Nairobi City Stars in Nairobi on Sunday.

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