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Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has been criticized by the UK government for recently meeting with Syrian president Bashar al-Assad. In his first tip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since the Syrian civil war began 11 years ago, Assad last week met several influential figures. He was photographed with Mansour, who is deputy prime minister of the UAE. A spokesperson for the The Foreign Office said such meetings “undermine the prospect” of peace in Syria. Assad’s trip marks a potential warming in Syria’s relations with its Arab neighbors, which had previously isolated the Syrian president. Read: It’s The Grass, Pep…

Stripped off the captaincy over alleged misconduct and later found surplus requirements by coach Mikel Arteta, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left Arsenal on a sour note in January. Three months later, the Gabonese goal machine has rediscovered his scoring mojo and is quickly establishing himself as the man at Camp Nou as far as goals are concerned. His splendid run of form, which now stands at nine goals out of nine games, was crowned last night with a brace and assist in one of the games fiercest rivalries, the El Clasico. https://twitter.com/alimo_philip/status/1505695682052644867?t=lp_4pn5-sAmqFg_JvWYdBg&s=19 Aubayemang was proposed to five different clubs in January before…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, thrashing Carlo Ancelotti’s LaLiga leaders on their own ground. A sold-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium watched silently as a much-improved Barca under the command of new coach Xavi Hernandez dominated ‘El Clasico’ from the start. With Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres exposing Real’s defensive frailty on the flanks, Barca opened the scoring in the 29th minute with an Aubameyang header from a Dembele cross. Barca kept up the tempo against a disorganised and lifeless Real Madrid and…

Michael Olunga was amongst Al Duhail SC players who were given a royal treat on Sunday following their triumph in this year’s Emir Cup on Friday. “Lunch Banquet at the Royal Palace in the event of the Amir Cup 2022 Achievement,” the Harambee Stars skipper posted on Facebook. Also Read: VIDEO: Michael Olunga Bags First Title With Al Duhail SC “An honor it was,” added the former Gor Mahia player. Olunga, who has enjoyed a good spell with Al Duhail, scored as they thumped Al Gharafa 5-1 at Khalifa International Stadium on Friday to bag their third Emir Cup crown.…

Michael Olunga bagged his first title with Al Duhail SC after winning the final of the Emir Cup on Friday. The Harambee Stars skipper scored as they thumped Al Gharafa 5-1 at Khalifa International Stadium. https://twitter.com/QFootLive/status/1504856721885437953?t=SaTvBo1K341_jvj3rtB0xg&s=19 Olunga has won a number of individual accolades including the Qatar Stars League top scorer and most valuable player, but is the first team cup for him. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Mathews “Ottamax” Owino is certain the next government is going to be led by Raila Odinga, a staunch sports lover, and is urging sportsmen and women to rally behind him in the August polls. Ottamax holds that it is time those who represent the country in various international engagements enjoyed their sweat. But this will only be possible with a leadership that is responsive to the plight of sportspersons. “It’s now written on the wall. The next government should we vote wisely and accordingly shall be formed by people who love sports in general. “Our sportsmen…

Liverpool managed an impressive 2-0 win at Arsenal to move a point shy of log leaders Manchester City in the Premier League chase. Present at the Emirates Stadium to witness the crunch tie were members of the Azimio La Umoja political formation led by Raila Odinga. Mombasa County Governor Ali Hassan Joho, former Gatanga Member of Parliament Peter Kenneth and Suna East legislator Junet Mohammed was also in attendance. Prior to the game, Raila, a staunch Arsenal fan predicted two goals for the Gunners. Raila, who is the presidential flag bearer for the Azimio La Umoja movement, is also the…

55-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura made his debut for Suzuka Point Getters in the Japanese fourth tier on Sunday, attracting a sell-out crowd. He is playing in his 37th season. Miura holds the records for being the oldest goal scorer in the Japanese top tier, J-League. He is also the footballer with the world’s longest professional career, and, as of 2022, is the oldest professional footballer in the world at 55. He also holds the possibly unique distinction of having played professional football in five separate decades (1980s–2020s). His elder brother Yasutoshi is also a former professional footballer. Email your news TIPS…

Ghanaian businessman Bernard Antwi Boasiako has pledged to bring stability back to Chelsea after confirming to that he is interested in bidding for the club. Claims emerged last week that the gold mine owner was exploring an offer to buy the crisis-stricken Stamford Bridge club, with a spokesman for the African businessman now confirming his interest. A spokesman for Boasiako told Sportsmail: “Bernard Antwi Boasiako is exploring a potential offer for Chelsea. Discussions with various parties involved in the sale have taken place. “Chelsea has a lasting legacy in Africa, players like Didier Drogba and Michael Essien are legends of…

Barcelona’s stadium will be renamed as the Spotify Camp Nou after the La Liga club agreed on a multi-year partnership with audio streaming service Spotify. The agreement, subject to ratification of the club’s Extraordinary Delegate Members Assembly, will begin in July. The Swedish company’s name will also appear on the front of the men’s and women’s team shirts and training kits. Barcelona said the stadium’s rights deal would “continue over the ambitious redevelopment of the Camp Nou site”. Read: Ex-Barcelona Star Samuel Eto’o Elected Cameroon FA President The club added the team shirt deal would begin in the 2022-23 season and…

Sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala has a word for those working to succeed like him: “never give up.” https://twitter.com/Ferdiomanyala/status/1501498640791224321?t=jo2lInV9RE5Jt9nq051lJA&s=19 A former Rugby player, Omanyala is currently the national and Africa record holder in the 100M. His heroics has continued to capture the attention of the nation and beyond with more youngsters now taking up the sports. Also Read: Ferdinand Omanyala Clocks World’s Leading Time In 100M “They call it Omanyala mania. His success has brought many people who had been wasting their talents at home and pursuing other things. Hopefully, we’ll get five or six athletes who are as good as…

Abramovich was pictured at a VIP lounge in Tel Aviv airport shortly before his private jet took off for Istanbul after Israel said it was not a haven for sanctioned Russians. A photograph obtained by Reuters on Monday afternoon showed Abramovich, owner of Chelsea Football Club, sitting in the lounge with a face mask pulled down over his chin. He was pictured for the first time since he was subjected to sanctions as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine. The picture was taken shortly before a jet linked to him took off for Istanbul, but it was not immediately…

Manchester City floundered in the Premier League title race after being held to a frustrating barren draw at Crystal Palace on Monday night. With Liverpool hot on their pursuit, the Citizens bottled a golden chance to go six points clear at the top, giving the Reds a chance to slice their lead to just one point. Also Read: Can Liverpool Catch Up With Man City? City are now on seven points after twenty nine games, a point ahead of Liverpool, who have played a game less. In his post-match comments, City boss Pep Guardiola blamed grass for the frustrating show.…

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are “obliged” to be playing Champions League football after they moved back into the Premier League top four with victory against Leicester. Goals from Thomas Partey and Alexandre Lacazette at Emirates Stadium secured in-form Arsenal a fifth win in a row. It lifted them back into fourth place, one point above Manchester United, who beat fellow top-four contenders Tottenham on Saturday. Arsenal qualified for 19 successive Champions League campaigns from the 1998-99 season onwards and Arteta believes a club of their stature has to be in the top European club competition. He said: “We have to…

Immediate former Gor Mahia treasurer Sally Bolo has thrown her hat in the ring for Lang’ata Parliamentary seat. The firebrand administrator who is credited with digitizing Gor Mahia’s gate collection through e-ticketing during her tenure as treasurer is gunning for the seat from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Lang’ata is currently represented in Parliament by Nixon Korir of Jubilee Party. A highly trained human resource practitioner with vast experience in financial industry and sports management, Bolo, presented her nomination papers to Orange House on Friday 11th March 2022 accompanied by her supporters and expressed optimism in her quest to…