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Uganda became the last of four East African teams to exit the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) following a 1-0 loss to Senegal at Cairo Stadium, Egypt on Friday night. Uganda was the only side from the CECAFA region to make the round of 16 after Burundi, Kenya and Tanzania were knocked out at the group stage. Liverpool danger-man Sadio Mane scored the only goal of the match in the 14th minute to see the Teranga Lions through to the quarterfinals where they will meet Benin. Mane could have bagged a brace and take his goals tally to four…

The Warriors of Zimbabwe are reportedly caught up in a match-fixing storm involving Baroka FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze, which could see DR Congo being thrown out of the tournament and Khama Billiat and company replacing them in the last 16. A report in Madagascan media, cited by The Herald newspaper in Zimbabwe, has claimed that there was foul play in the Warriors’ 4-0 defeat to DR Congo, which saw the latter qualify for the knockout stages as one of the best third-placed teams. DRC were set to face Madagascar in the round of 16, but the report suggests that coach Florent Ibenge’s…

Kenya international Francis Kahata has penned a two-year contract to join Tanzanian champions Simba SC from Gor Mahia. Kahata, who was part of the Harambee Stars squad which returned to Kenya on Thursday from the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, was a free agent. For for seasons, the left footed creative midfielder starred for Gor Mahia, helping them win three Kenyan Premier League titles and reaching the quartersfinals of the CAF Confederation Cup last season. Kahata has also been a key part of the Harambee Stars and was a cog in the team which qualified Kenya for the AFCON…

After months of a major face lift, Dandora Stadium situated in East Embakasi is now almost ready to host competitive matches. Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko whose regime funded the work has said that they are only doing final touches before the facility can now stage local and international matches. “We are finalizing the construction of the new Dandora Stadium in Embakasi North Sub-County. Read: Cash Strapped Mount Kenya United Could Dish Out Another Walkover To Zoo “The FIFA standard stadium will be ready to host local and international football matches in the next Kenyan Premier League season,” Sonko said. “My…

The Harambee arrived early morning on Thursday from Cairo, Egypt where they were bundled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the group level. The senior men’s national football team jetted back without head coach Sebastein Migné who reportedly flew straight home in France. Led by the skipper Victor Wanyama, the team largely avoided the media as they exited the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Kenya finished third in Group C and failed to make the round of 16 after registering a win and two losses. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on…

Chelsea have appointed Frank Lampard as head coach on a three-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Lampard, a former Chelsea player who won three Premier League titles and the Champions League in a 13-year spell at Stamford Bridge, managed Derby County last season and led them to the Championship (second-tier) playoff final. “I am immensely proud to be returning to Chelsea as head coach,” Lampard said in a statement. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

The Harambee Stars are officially out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after failing to qualify for the round of 16. Stars managed just a win against neighbors Tanzania and two loses against Algeria and Senegal to finish third in Group C. The team had a slim chance of progressing as one of the four third best finishers but they were hard done by a poor goal difference after Benin managed to hold Cameroon to a barren draw. Read: AFCON 2019 – Wanyama Promises Algeria Tough Match On Sunday Kenya were making a return to the continental scene…

Cabinet Secretary for Sports Amina Mohamed on Tuesday hosted the Harambee Stars to a luncheon in Cairo, Egypt. Amina took the opportunity to thank the players for making it back to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after 15 years in the cold. She further applauded them for bagging a crucial win against neighbors Tanzania and giving a spirited fight against Senegal on Monday despite losing 3-0. Read: Broke Malkia Strikers A Win Away From All Africa Games Qualification “I am proud of you. Rome was not built in a day. We are very grateful we got here after 15…

The Kenya National team, Harambee Stars, lost 3-0 to Senegal in their final Group C match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations played on Monday, June 1, 2019, at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt. Kenya needed at least a draw in the match to automatically seal a place in the round of 16 as one of the best losers, but will, in the end, have their fate determined on Tuesday when the final round of group matches is played. Stars kicked off the match in high spirits, with resolute defending in the first half standing out. Goalkeeper…

Dennis Odhiambo has been drafted in the Harambee Stars line up to face Senegal in their final Group match of the AFCON ahead of Francis Kahata. Dennis started in the 2-0 loss to Algeria but missed the 3-2 win over neighbors Tanzania after a low key show against the Fennecs. He slots in for Francis Kahata who has been substituted in the previous two games. Read: AFCON – Olunga Stars For Kenya Against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars Philemon Otieno returns to cover the right back position after missing the Taifa Stars match with an injury. Musa Mohamed will continue to partner…

FIFA referee Peter Waweru is set to become the first Kenyan Centre Referee to officiate a match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. Waweru, a lecturer at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, has been appointed by CAF to run proceedings in Namibia’s final Group D match against Ivory Coast, at 30 June Stadium, Cairo. He will be assisted by yet another Kenyan, Gilbert Cheruiyot, and Souru Phatsoane from Lesotho. Read: AFCON 2019 – Defending Champions Cameroon, Ghana Set For Battle In Ismailia Meanwhile, Kenya’s national team, the Harambee Stars will be in action…

Gor Mahia FC have secured a move for Rayon Sports FC’s skipper, Djabel Imanishimwe for $30,000 (Ksh3 million). The Rwandese giants made the announcement through their official twitter handle, while thanking the midfielder for the five years of service and loyalty to the club. The creative midfielder was born on May 10, 1998 in Kiramuruzi, Gatsibo District in Eastern Province of Rwanda and spent his academic years in high school courtesy of football scholarship. Read: Gor Mahia Rob Sony Sugar Of Coach Patrick Odhiambo While in St. Patrick Secondary School of Kigali’s, he was scouted by Isonza FC but was…

After losing their last Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match against Algeria 1-0, Senegal coach Aliou Cisse has declared that they have no choice but to beat Kenya in their next assignment. The two sides lock horns on Monday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt as they wrap up their final Group C matches. So much will be at stake as both sides will be gunning for a spot in the round of 16. Kenya will need at least a draw to be sure of progression, while Senegal, who are ranked first in Africa will be out to…

The Harambee Stars has received a major injury boost with return to full training of dependable defender Joash Onyango ahead of their final Group C match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) against Senegal on Monday. The Gor Mahia stopper picked a toe injury in training just before Stars’ opener against Algeria last week. He further missed Kenya’s famous 3-2 win over neighbors Tanzania on Thursday with youngster Joseph Okumu doing very well to slot in for him. Ahead of the tournament which Kenya is participating in for the first time in 15 years, Joash and Okumu paired…

Kenya next face Senegal in their final Group C match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Monday in Cairo, Egypt. Ahead of the crunch tie which they must atleast draw to progress to the round of 16, skipper Victor Wanyama treated his teammates to a sumptuous dinner on Friday night. The aim was to foster unity and above all appreciate them for the well worked 3-2 win over neighbors Tanzania on Thursday. The win gave the Harambee Stars hope of reaching the next round after losing 2-0 to Algeria in their opening match. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or…