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Chasing my football dream led to quarrel with mother – Harambee Starlets Shilwatso

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Kenya and EDF Logrono midfielder Cynthia Shilwatso has explained how she clashed with her mother as she chased her football dream.

The Harambee Starlet said that although her father wanted to see her pursue her football vision, her mother always prioritised education over anything else.

“I started playing when I was in Class Four, but my mum always wanted me to concentrate on school. It was always a quarrel when I was out playing,” the Kenyan Women Premier League winner told CafOnline.

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“Somehow, I always managed to sneak out and my dad would be the one speaking on my behalf when mum was annoyed.