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The 23-year-old has earned four caps for the Bright Stars since making his debut in 2019.
Lanky Mathare United center-back John Kuol has received a call-up to represent the South Sudan national team, the Bright Stars.
The 23-year-old defender is set to don the national jersey for the fifth time in his career as he prepares to face off against The Gambia in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier.
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The former Kariobangi Sharks player's call-up was confirmed by Mathare United, with the South Sudan Football Association expected to announce the full squad in the next few days.
"Mathare United defender John Kuol has been handed a call-up to the South Sudanese national football team that is set to play Gambia in 2023 AFCON qualifying. The match will be played on June 14 in Egypt," the club said.
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Kuol's inclusion in the national team squad is a testament to his exceptional talent and hard work in the Slum Boys' fight for survival in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL).
His ability to read the game, make crucial interceptions, and launch counter-attacks with precision caught the eye of national team selectors.
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In his last call-up, the former Kariobangi Sharks defender was an unused substitute as South Sudan lost 1-0 away to Burkina Faso in a 2021 AFCON qualifier.
Kuol, who came to Kenya as a refugee, joined the FKFPL at the beginning of the 2017 season straight from Kakamega High School when he signed for Chemelil Sugar FC.
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South Sudan's clash against The Gambia will be played at the Canal Suez Stadium in Egypt on June 14, and both teams will be looking to secure a win to boost their chances of qualifying for the continental showpiece.
Four days later, the newest nation in the world will play a friendly against Egypt for the first time in history at the Cairo International Stadium.
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The entire Mathare United community and fans eagerly await both clashes, rallying behind Kuol and the Bright Stars as they strive to make their mark in African football.
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