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Central Standard

KEI: Refugee To Soccer Superstar

There were happy days for soccer star Kei Kamara growing up in war-torn West Africa. But then, there were also days that haunt his dreams to this day.

On Wednesday’s Central Standard, a conversation with Sporting KC's leading goal scorer, who is the subject of a new documentary based on his life. Hear about his childhood, journey to America and efforts to raise funds to build schools in villages in Africa.

Plus, we’ll talk about Sporting KC, as the team looks to the playoffs in November.

WATCH THE TRAILER (warning: contains violent footage)

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