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'A true soccer ambassador!' - Raila Odinga leads Kenyans mourning legend Joe Kadenge

Former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga has led the country in mourning the death of Joe Kadenge.

Kadenge, who is considered one of the greatest footballers to have played for Kenya, took his last breath on July 7 at his Nairobi home.

In a message of condolence, Odinga described the former AFC Leopards striker as a true icon who represented Kenyan football.

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"We have lost one of the greatest talents to ever grace a football pitch in our national uniform. Joe Kadenge was a true ambassador for the country and Kenyan soccer.