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- ↑ Nation Africa, 28 Oct 2017 Robert Matano: Widely travelled coach with a Midas touch
- ↑ Soka, 30 Apr 2019 Matano's journey in the game
- ↑ The-Star, 12 Jun 2022 Matano euphoric as Tusker edge Homeboyz to KPL title
- ↑ Michezo Afrika, 12 Jun 2022 Tusker claim 13th league title
- ↑ Nation Africa, 12 Jun 2022 Title winning coach Matano threatens to quit Tusker
- ↑ Citizen Digital, 13 Jun 2022 Why Matano Wants To Quit Tusker Even After Title Triumph
- ↑ The Standard, 13 Jun 2022 Why Matano is threatening to leave champions Tusker
- ↑ Capital FM, 22 2019 Family Values Have Hoisted ‘Lion’ Matano To Pinnacle Of Coaching
- ↑ IMG Kenya, 24 Apr 2018 Matano Takes Over As Tusker FC Head Coach
- ↑ Goal, 6 Aug 2021 Tusker’s Matano crowned best FKF Premier League coach for June
- ↑ Mozzart Sport, 14 Sep 2021 Matano reigns supreme in coaches' award