Ronaldinho To Face KPL Side Sofapaka In Exhibition Match
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Brazilian football wizard Rinaldinho Gaucho will form part of Kenya legends side to face Sofapaka in an exhibition match at Ruaraka Grounds Sunday.
Ex-Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech will also be in the team to be captained by renowned coach Jacob “Ghost” Mulee.
Rinaldinho will be in the country for three days to promote grassroots football.
Sofapaka captain Stephen Waruru is looking forward to the opportunity to face 2002 World Cup winner.
“The Brazilian has retired after an extraordinary career, but his wonderful talent will be remembered for ever. And playing against him will change our history,” Waruru told Capital Sports.
“Watching Ronaldinho was fun, it made people happy and playing against him will be inspirational. His visit will inspire upcoming footballers and allow them to dream big,” Waruru added.
Kenya legends Team
Mathew Ottamax
Josiah Ougo
Tom Juma
Simeone Mulama
Ramadhan Balala
Francis Oduor
Titus Mulama
Allan Wanga
Maurice Sunguti
Edward Karanja
Dennis Oliech
Victor Onyango
Mahmoud Abbas
Austin Oduor
Musa Otieno
Henry Motego
Coach – Jacob Ghost Mulee
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