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- ↑ Goal, 30 Jun 2020 FKF vice-president Petra welcomes formation of Caf Women's Champions League
- ↑ Nation, 8 Feb 2024 'Meet us at the ballot!' Mwendwa's deputy Petra vows
- ↑ Mozzart Sport, 6 Jan 2023 Doris Petra elected CECAFA Executive Committee member
- ↑ Standard, 19 Oct 2020 Growing up, she loved football: The touching story of Doris Petra
- ↑ Standard, 1 Dec 2022 Meet new Football Kenya Fedration boss Doris Petra
- ↑ Business Today, 1 Dec 2021 Petra: FKF Gets First Female Boss
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