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Joseph Masiga (commonly known as Joe Masiga and JJ Masiga) is a former international Kenyan footballer and rugby player. Masiga played club football for the AFC Leopards, a team with roots in western Kenya. [1] Masiga retired from active sports and is now a dentist in Nairobi. [2]

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References

  1. "Efforts to save Leopards intensify". The Standard . 8 August 2009. Retrieved 27 November 2009.[ dead link ]
  2. "Mathare to sweat it out". Daily Nation . 10 July 1999. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2009.