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'Why me?' Kaizer Chiefs' Akumu reveals heartbreak after Afcon drop

The midfielder was not part of the Harambee Stars team that faced Algeria, Senega and Tanzania in Egypt

Harambee Stars and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Anthony Akumu has revealed how he felt when he was dropped from the African Cup of Nations squad.

Akumu was dropped from the final squad that went to represent Kenya at the 2019 finals in Egypt by head coach Sebastien Migne.

The French coach preferred a midfield that consisted of Victor Wanyama, Johanna Omollo, Eric Johanna, Johanna Omollo, Ismael Gonzalez and Dennis Odhiambo.

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To Akumu, although he was informed of his impending drop, he was affected negatively by Migne's decision.