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- ↑ Michezoafrika, 05 Jan 2012 George Midenyo joins Gor Mahia
- ↑ Michezoafrika, 05 Jan 2012 Midenyo-I am ready for K'Ogalo's calling
- ↑ Futaa, 24 Jan 2014 City Stars could land George Midenyo
- ↑ Worancha, 5 Feb 2015 George Midenyo joins Ethiopia Premier League leaders Sidama Bunna
- ↑ Futaa, 8 Feb 2015 Midenyo joins Ethiopian giants
- ↑ Goal, 02 Jul 2017 NSL: Radical changes as Wazito FC release final squad
- ↑ Futaa, 22 October 2018 Wazito coach leaves club
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- ↑ Mozzart Sports, 25 Sept 2021 Midenyo leaves Mathare United
- ↑ NFT, Kenya 2 Zambia 1
- ↑ NFT, Gabon 1 Kenya 1
- ↑ NFT, George Midenyo