Author: Bonface Osano

Kenya’s flag-bearers in the CAF Confederation Cup Bandari FC beat Tunisia’s Ben Guardane 2-0 at the Kasarani Stadium. After a barren first half, Yema Mwana put the Dockers in the lead before Abdallah Hassan doubled the lead six minutes. The win is a healthy one and puts Bandari in pole position to progress to the playoffs round of the second tier continental championship. Read: Bandari FC Invite Cameroonian Defender Mpondo Samuel For Trials Bandari will travel to Tunisia for the second round in a fortnight’s time. Meanwhile, Kenya’s other representative in continental football Gor Mahia have arrived in Blida, Algeria…

Samuel Eto’o son, Etienne Eto’o, has been called-up to Cameroon’s U17 national team. The team is preparing to represent Africa in the U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil next month. Cameroon are the reigning U17 African champions. He’s among ten foreign-based players, who have been called up to the team by coach Thomas Libih. Etienne plays for U17 side of Spanish side Real Mallorca, which he also skippers. He is the side’s leading top scorer with 4 goals. Read: “Samuel Etoo’s Mobile Company is Only Allowed to Re-sell Credit,” Regulator His dad, senior Eto’o, captained the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon…

The Kenya Rugby Union has secured a total of Kshs115million partnership deal with East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL). Through their flagship brand, Tusker, the giant beer maker will support the union, different national teams and events under the union as follows; Cash sponsorship from EABL to KRU is Kshs37.5 million while Kshs2.5 million will go to the Lionesses, Kenya women’s sevens team, Tusker will be on the short. Read: The Shameful State Of Kenya’s ONLY Stadium, The Kasarani Stadium (Video) Some Kshs5 million will go into the 2020 Internationals, Kshs10 million will see Tusker on the Shujaa, Kenya men’s sevens…

The government has secured Gor Mahia 18 return tickets to Algeria for their Champions League match against USM Algeria in Blida on Sunday. The team will depart Nairobi at midnight and will arrive in Algiers, about 45KM off Blida, on Saturday morning, according to plans. The match will kick-off at 10PM EAT on Sunday. Read: Champions League: Kipkirui Shines As Gor Mahia Hammer Burundi’s Aigle Noir 5-1 According to a close source, it took the intervention of the club’s patron and opposition chief Raila Odinga for the ministry of sports to process the tickets. However, out of a list of…

Kenyan lawyer Janet Katisya is among a five-person team of experts brought together by FIFA to help reform the scandal-ridden Confederation of African Football (CAF). Former foreign minister of Mali Abdoulaye Diop, Hossam El Shafei (Egypt), Martin Ngoga (Rwanda) and Ghanaian judge Anin Yeboah are also in the reform implementation task force. Katisya sits on the FIFA Ethics Committee where she serves in the Investigatory Chambers that probe breaches in Ethics in Football management. She was elected into the position in 2017. Read: FIFA Announces New Way Of Watching FIFA Qualifiers For Africa “You members of the task force are…

Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga has been crowned August player of the month in the Japanese second tier league. The 25-year-old former Tusker and Gor Mahia player enjoyed a fine form with Kashiwa Reysol in the month, which was highlighted with a hat-trick against Renofa Yamaguchi. In total, Olunga has scored 14 times this season. Read: Five Times Frank Wanyama, Alex Olaba’s Alleged Rape Case Ruling Has Been Postponed He thanked his teammates for the award. “First of all, I would like to thank God for being able to win the MVP this month. And thanks to the teammates and…

Nyayo Stadium will stage a Kenyan Premier League match pitting AFC Leopards against Kariobangi Sharks on Sunday. It will be the first time in two years for the second largest sporting facility in the country to host a football match. https://twitter.com/AFCLeopards/status/1172021009211449345?s=19 Read: Renovation Works At Nyayo Stadium Stall, Again! (Photos In 2017, Nyayo was closed for renovation ahead of the 2018 CHAN was Kenya was to host but was shifted to Morocco due to unpreparedness. The stadium has since been worked on and partially fitted with seats, the overall renovation, however, remains unfinished. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874.…

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko did not make it as guest of honor at Gor Mahia’s harambee which took place at Charter Hall, Nairobi on Tuesday night. At the end of the function, which concluded at 8.00pm, only Kshs300,000 was banked. A few of invited guests like Homabay County Governor Cyprian Awiti pledged Kshs150,000, Siaya Governor Amoth Rasanga Kshs250,000, Member of Parliament George Aladwa Kshs50,000, among others. Read: Gor Mahia Hammers Tusker 5-2 In Kisumu, Watch All The Goals The list of guests was vast and included President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto, club patron Raila Odinga … none…

Michael Jordan is pledging Kshs100 million to hurricane relief efforts in the Bahamas, saying he is “devastated” after seeing the destruction the storm has caused. “I am devastated to see the destruction that Hurricane Dorian has brought to the Bahamas, where I own property and visit frequently,” MJ said. “My heart goes out to everyone who is suffering and to those who have lost loved ones.” Read: Kenyatta University Expels Students Over Unrest And Destruction Of Property Jordan, through his rep, Estee Portnoy, added, “As the recovery and relief efforts continue, I will be tracking the situation closely and working…

Everton defender Yerry Mina has been fined Ksh1.2 million and warned by the English Football Association for breaching betting regulations, the FA said on Tuesday. The centre back appeared in a video promoting the betting company Betjuego in his native Colombia. Players, coaches and officials are prohibited from advertising or promoting any betting activity related to football. The FA said in a statement that the player had admitted to a misconduct charge. Read: Caster Semenya Joins Women’s Football Club In South Africa After a debut Premier League season blighted by injuries following his move from Barcelona, Mina has played all…

​Chelsea and Liverpool have ended their partnership with Russian-owned company 1xBET just a weeks after Tottenham also decided to sever ties with the betting firm. The gambling partner had their license suspended last month after reports of their website entertaining bets on children’s sport and cockfighting, and last week Tottenham decided to distance themselves from the company after it was revealed the firm had been using Harry Kane’s image to encourage people to gamble in Kenya. The Daily​ Mail reports that the Premier League giants only agreed a partnership with the Cyprus-based firm in the summer, but are now forced…

When Kenyan Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks played English Premier League outfit Everton FC in an exhibition match at the Kasarani Stadium three months ago, the facility was in pristine condition. The event’s main sponsor SportPesa, a leading gaming firm in Kenya, pulled all stops to ensure the 60,000 sitter capacity stadium met international standards, at least as far as the playing field was concerned. First forward to Sunday, when the national team, Harambee Stars, hosted neighbours Uganda Cranes to an international friendly at the same venue, and it was clear the Kenya’s ONLY stadium had taken a beating from…

Renovation works at the Nairobi City Stadium have begun, the Nairobi County Governor Mike Sonko has confirmed. The Kenya’s oldest stadium has been in disuse since 2016 when the Kenyan Premier League’s Stadia Safety and Security Committee blacklisted it. In 2008, the 15,000 sitter capacity stadium was fitted with artificial grass under the FIFA Goal project, but due poor maintenance and overuse it got damaged. According to a report by the KPL Stadia Safety and Security Committee, the stadium, which served as the home ground of Gor Mahia, was found unfit to host league matches. “Following an inspection, the committee…

Kenya and Uganda are regional rivals in almost all sporting codes. From football, which manifests the greatest rivalry, to cricket and rugby, the two nations don’t see eye to eye when it comes to sports. On Sunday, the Harambee Stars hosted Uganda Cranes in an international friendly at the Kasarani Stadium, a clash which ended in a lively 1-1 draw. Uganda went ahead in the 22nd through Egypt-based danger-man Emmanuel Okwi after a strong start in the opening exchanges of the tie. https://twitter.com/bonfaceosano/status/1170974936762073089?s=19 Read: Michael Olunga: It Was An Honour Captaining Harambee Stars For The First Time The Alexandria Ittihad…

Gambian top referee Papa Gassama will officiate the CAF Champions League match between USM Alger and Gor Mahia at Stade Mustapha Tchaker, Blida, Algeria on Sunday. He will be assisted by fellow countrymen Omar Darboe and Yaya Fanneh with Maudo Jallow, also from Gambia, serving as reserve ref. Saidou Diori Maiga of Niger will be the match commissioner. Read: Victor Wanyama Set To Seal Ksh1.4 Billion Move To Club Brugge From Tottenham Gassama is regarded as one of Africa’s top whistle-blowers and has handed big games both within the continent and at the World Cup. He was in charge of…