Author: Bonface Osano

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Arnold Origi has criticized Wazito FC coach Melis Medo for unprofessionalism for scolding his goalkeepers through the media. “The level of unprofessionalism and disrespect shown to Kenyan Football players on a constant basis, by people who are supposed to be and have the responsibility of being role models to them when it comes to professionalism, respect and championing these issues for them in the local game, is absolutely appalling,” Origi posted on Facebook. He was reacting to Melis’ threat to sack all his custodians and defenders after a 2-1 loss to Sofapaka in the KPL over the…

Mohamed Salah will not feature for Egypt when they host Harambee Stars of Kenya in the 2021 AFCON qualifying match on Thursday in Alexandria, Egypt. The Liverpool winger has been ruled out with a nagging ankle injury, KingFut.com reports. Salah, scored for the Reds in their crucial 3-1 win against defending English Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday, but was subbed off in the second half. Read: Harambee Stars Depart For France Camp Ahead Of AFCON 2019 “Having traveled back to his homeland to join his teammates, the 28-year-old has been declared unfit by the medical staff and therefore…

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) signed a three-year partnership deal for its second tier league with betting firm Betika worth Kshs90 million. The league will now be known as the Betika Super League. Under the deal, each of the 20 competing teams will get Ksh750,000 and in-kind provision of uniforms, financial support, kits, balls, nets, and other sports equipment. Betika will also be the community grassroots football partner for FKF. Read: 2020 Olympics Qualifiers – Shujaa Book Uganda In Final Speaking at a press conference to announce the partnership, Mr. John Mbatiah, the firm’s Commercial Head said, “This partnership confirms our…

Legendary former defender Rigobert Song could not hide his joy after guiding Cameroon to a 1-0 win over Mali in the ongoing U23 AFCON in Egypt. Bayern Munich prodigy Franck Junior Evina netted the lone goal in the 79th minute as Cameroon moved a point away from reaching the knockout round. Song, who is the head coach of the team could not hide his delight after the match – savouring the victory with a good jig before his charges in the locker room. https://twitter.com/bonfaceosano/status/1194139313350565888?s=19 The 43-year-old dodged death three years ago when he slipped into a two-day coma after suffering…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang maybe the only top performer at Arsenal presently, but the club’s fraternity is reportedly not too impressed with him. This stems from the Gabonese penchant for liking YouTube posts of controversial AFTV some of which were critical of manager Unai Emery and former skipper Granit Xhaka. Aubameyang succeeded Xhaka as captain after the Swiss had a fallout with the fans. Read: New Arsenal Skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Linked With Away Move To Barcelona The Athletic describe the Gabon international’s activity as having ‘irritated’ some people at the Emirates Stadium, and it remains to be seen what the fallout from…

Gor Mahia are set to play a friendly match against Al Ahli Tripoli in Bhengazi over the international window. Coach Steven Pollack has named a squad of 20, which leaves for Libya via Egypt early Tuesday morning for the game. The match was earlier scheduled for Friday but has since been pushed back by a day to allow the Libyan national team play Tunisia in the 2021 AFCON qualifiers in Rades. Read: Gor Mahia Return To Local Action To Face Nzoia After Champions League Setback On the list is; coach Steven Pollack, assistant coach Patrick Odhiambo, team manager Jolawi Obondo,…

Harambee Stars have left for Cairo, Egypt, but without accommodation money, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa has revealed. Stars play the Pharaohs of Egypt in the 2021 AFCON qualifier on Thursday. Nick revealed that the government through the ministry of sports is yet to release the money, which they applied for in September. https://twitter.com/Hot_96Kenya/status/1193749700769439748?s=19 He blamed the Principal Secretary in the ministry Kirimi Kaberia, who he accuses of frustrating sports. According to Nick, Kaberia vowed not to fund football, a situation which has forced him to dip his hands into his pockets time and again to bail…

Gor Mahia beat arch rivals AFC Leopards 4-1 at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday to continue their dominance in the Mashemeji Derby. Ivorian import Yikpe Gnamian was Ingwe’s chief tormentor – grabbing a brace to announce his arrival to the K’Ogalo faithful on the grandest platform. Clifton Miheso, Leopards old boy, and Lawrence Juma were also on the score sheet for the coach Steven Polack’s side. Burundian Tresor Ndikumana netted the consolation goal the visitors with a thunderous shot. Read: Sports Federations Heap Blame On PS Kaberia Over Funding Woes Gor Mahia have now gotten the better of Leopards seven…

Shujaa have qualified for the 2020 Olympics in Japan! The Kenya men’s rugby sevens team humbled neighbours Uganda 31-0 in the final of the Africa Men’s Sevens in South Africa to book the direct ticket. Shujaa join their women counterparts, the Lionesses, who won the women’s version of the championship, in the global event. Uganda will have another chance at qualifying in the repachage tournament in June next year. The win was a sweet revenge for Kenya, who lost to Uganda in the 2018 final. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Kenya men’s rugby sevens team, the Shujaa, will face Uganda in the final of the Africa Men’s Sevens in South Africa. The tournament which started yesterday serves as the 2020 Olympics qualifiers with the winner booking a direct ticket to the global event. Kenya and Uganda met earlier this morning in the final Group B match with Shujaa wining comfortably. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1193094437431328769?s=19 In the semis, Kenya brushed off Madagascar scare, thumping them 40-14. The Islanders were the first to cross the whitewash. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1193127444842196999?s=19 In the other semis, defending champions Uganda beat Zimbabwe 21-12 to reach their second final on the bounce.…

Shujaa hammered Senegal 50-0 in their first Group B match of the on going Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in South Africa. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1192775928558096385?s=19 The national men’s team beat Ivory Coast 36-7 in the pre-group encounter early Friday morning. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1192709416031866880?s=19 Shujaa was then booked in Group B alongside Senegal, neighbours Uganda and Namibia. They made light work of Senegal, whitewashing them 50-0. Shujaa will close the day with a match against Namibia before finishing the group matches against Uganda on Saturday. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1192740667438649346?s=19 The tournament acts as the 2020 Olympics qualifiers with the winner booking a direct ticket to the global event to…

Kenya rugby sevens team, Shujaa, beat Ivory Coast 36-7 in the Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in South Africa on Friday morning. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1192709416031866880?s=19 Kenya will play Morocco in their next match at 2.49pm Kenyan time. The matches can be streamed LIVE online on this website https://livestream.com/accounts/1043772/events/8882386 Read: Kenya Sevens Team Members Jump On Famous Malwedhe Challenge (Video) The annual championship serves as the qualifiers for the 2020 Olympics in Japan. The winner will book a direct ticket to the global event with the runners-up getting another stab at qualification in the repechage tournament in June next year. Hosts South Africa are…

Newly installed Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with January move to LaLiga giant Barcelona. According to El Chiringuito, arch rivals Real Madrid are also salivating for the 30-year-old’s signature. The Gabonese was recently appointed captain of the English Premier League side – replacing Granit Xhaka, who had a fallout with fans. Read: Major Score For Visit Rwanda As Arsenal Defender David Luiz Visits Country (Photos) Barclona are reportedly eyeing Aubameyang as a replacement for 32-year-old Uruguay international Luiz Suarez, who is nearing sun set years of bis career. They are said to admire Aubameyang’s speed and power, which…

Kenya women’s national team, the Harambee Starlets, face-off with Zambia’s Shepolopolo in a crucial 2020 Olympics qualifying first leg match at the Kasarani Stadium on Friday. https://twitter.com/Football_Kenya/status/1192649487048757248?s=19 Starlets, who are gunning to become the first football team in the country to qualify for the global event, concluded their preparations on Thursday, with head coach David Ouma naming his final squad. Ouma emphasized on the importance of taking full advantage of the home support to get favorable results ahead of the return leg in Zambia next week. Read: Free Entry For Harambee Starlets, Zambia Olympics Qualifier “The players have portrayed great…

Diamond League meetings will no longer feature the 200m, 3000m steeplechase, discus or triple jump at all of its events in 2020. Athletics’ governing body the IAAF said it did research on the popularity of events and wished to cut the length of meetings for a “90-minute broadcast”. There will be 12 disciplines staged at each of the 15 Diamond League meetings. Read: Semenya Loses Landmark Case Against IAAF New Rules On Testosterone The 3,000m steeplechase and 200m will feature at 10 meetings, while two will stage the discus and triple jump. None of the four disciplines removed from the…