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Yiembe's dream of officiating at Club World Cup comes true

Gor Mahia's Captain Geoffrey Ochieng, referee Kevin Amol (right) and referee Stephen Yiembe during FKF Premier League match against Murang'a Seals at Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani, on November 11, 2023. [File, Standard]

Kenyan Referee Eliezer Onyango Yiembe has every reason to smile after the government came to his rescue and helped him fulfill his dream of officiating in the Fifa Club World Cup championships.

Yiembe had been denied visa to the United States of America where this year's Club World Cup tournament will be held.

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