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'Ghost' Mulee: Kenya coach reveals his potentially fatal medical condition

The 53-year-old is currently in India after the government suspended flights owing to the Covid-19 outbreak

Harambee Stars coach Jacob 'Ghost' Mulee has revealed details of his health condition which could have cost him his life had he not sought medical help.

The former goalkeeper had to make a hastened trip to India for treatment after being advised by his doctor.

The experienced tactician was diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that makes one snore intensely and depletes oxygen from the body.

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"The doctor told me that I could have easily died in my sleep given the condition depletes oxygen in the system and can easily end a patient's life if not treated well," Mulee said in a recent interview.