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Kimanzi: Harambee Stars coach defends Migne relationship

Francis Kimanzi has disputed claims there was a tense relationship between him and the former Harambee Stars head coach Sebastien Migne.

Kimanzi worked as Migne's assistant during the Frenchman's time at the Kenyan national team and rumours had it the two never saw eye-to-eye. But, Kimanzi, who succeeded Migne, has denied the rumours.

"In fact, it is Migne who recommended to Football Kenya Federation [FKF] to consider appointing me as his assistant and I was not approved by the federation until after three months of working with him," Kimanzi told Radio Jambo.

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"So I considered myself an appointee of Migne all along.