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- ↑ Standard, 14 Jun 2019 Jackson: Why we bought Nairobi City Stars squad
- ↑ Nation, 23 Aug 2020 Jonathan Jackson: My vision for Nairobi City Stars
- ↑ Citizen, 1 May 2019 City Stars has new owner; purchase coming after long financial struggles
- ↑ The Star, 25 Nov 2019 City Stars boss to support players venture into business
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