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Atieno: KPL clubs are overdependent on Kenyan government for help

Former Kenya international Taiwo Atieno believes there is a lack of trust between private sectors and the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) clubs.

There have been struggles in the Kenyan top tier with most clubs doing without sponsors over the last 12 months.

The exit of sponsors Sportpesa at the beginning of the 2019/20 season has not made things easier either.

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Amidst the financial problems many Kenyan clubs are suffering, the former striker pointed out the over-dependency on the government as another issue in the country's leagues.