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Most Kenyan players can't invest in their future - Ambani

Former Kenya international Boniface Ambani has defended retired footballers who have been criticised for not investing in their future.

According to reports, even current players are not being paid by their clubs.

The majority of retired footballers in the country live in poor conditions.

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“At times we might blame our players for not having invested while playing. Hold on for a second. I have been there and I am still involved in Kenyan Football,” Ambani said in a post on his Facebook page.

“These players, what they are going through, 90% of you won't believe as we have clubs which have not paid their players for the past six months plus.