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'I feel an overwhelming sadness as I retire from Taifa Stars' - Kapombe

The defender has decided to leave the national team after a series of injuries have limited his playing time even at club level

Taifa Stars defender Shomari Kapombe has announced his decision to retire from international football at 27 years of age.

Kapombe revealed he arrived at the decision given the numerous injury cases he has had to battle in his career.

He returned to club duty for Simba SC on Sunday against Mbeya City after missing a larger part of the opening fixtures.

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The former Cannes star admitted it was a difficult decision to arrive at despite feeling he was too young to hang up his boots.