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Coronavirus: Nzoia Sugar appreciate government package for 'overlooked' KPL stars

Nzoia Sugar goalkeeper trainer Peter Mwaura Nzoia has thanked the government for assisting Kenyan Premier League (KPL) players with a three-month KSh10,000 package.

Nzoia Sugar were among the beneficiaries of the government's payout that was aimed at helping the footballers cope with the adverse effects of the coronavirus.

The KPL, among other leagues, were suspended in mid-March owing to the restrictions implemented to contain the spread of Covid-19.

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The suspension disrupted the players' sole source of income before the state stepped in and made the promise to assist the stars with a three-month package.