Author: Bonface Osano

Sports Dispute Tribunal, SDT has suspended Thursday’s decision by the FKF Caretaker Committee to dock Gor Mahia three points over chaos. K’Ogalo fans will equally continue attending games as a two-match ban that was imposed by the retired judge Aaron Ringera-led Caretaker Committee has also been lifted. Gor Mahia had asked the SDT to temporarily suspend the decisions as they moved to challenge them. Read: Shakava Abandons Gor Mahia Ship For Police The Caretaker Committee penalised K’Ogalo after chaos erupted at half time during their league match against Vihiga Bullets FC at Kasarani Stadium last month. “That pending the hearing and…

Chelsea supporters have been urged to stop chanting in support of the club’s owner Roman Abramovich. Fans sang Abramovich’s name during Chelsea’s win at Norwich on Thursday. Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Technology minister Chris Philp said fans need to remember Abramovich has close ties with Russian president Vladimir Putin, whose regime has committed “barbaric acts” in Ukraine. “I understand why Chelsea fans have some affection for him, but when the regime he is associated with is committing atrocities that is more important than football,” he told…

Chelsea shirt sponsor Three has requested to temporarily suspend its deal with the club after the UK government froze Roman Abramovich’s assets. In the aftermath of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the billionaire’s assets in the UK have been frozen, yet he continues to deny any ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. With immediate effect and until further notice, the Three emblem will be removed from Chelsea shirts and advertising boards around Stamford Bridge. Despite the move, Chelsea has been granted a sporting license to continue playing and dealing, albeit the measures will prevent Abramovich from selling the club. Read: Bleak…

Roman Abramovich’s attempt to sell Chelsea has been halted after the oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Russian put the European champions up for sale after the threat of sanctions was raised in Parliament. The freezing of Abramovich’s assets, which include Chelsea, means the club cannot sell further match tickets. The move is intended to stop Abramovich making money from Chelsea. The government has issued a special license that will allow fixtures to be fulfilled, staff to be paid and existing ticket-holders to attend matches. Read: End Of An…

Cristiano Ronaldo has held crunch talks with agent Jorge Mendes over his future at Manchester United. Mendes has tried to calm the player down after he was axed from the Red Devils side to face Manchester City in the derby at the weekend. But he is understood to be fighting a losing battle with the player increasingly intent on leaving the club this summer, less than a year after his emotional return to Old Trafford. The player is still furious after being told by Ralf Rangnick that he would be deployed as a super-sub at the Etihad. Ronaldo subsequently complained…

Kisumu Lakeside Basketball Club are up in arms accusing Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) of alleged plot to rig them out of the League playoffs. The Lakers were hoping for a semis berth having stunned defending champions Ulinzi Warriors at home, but the return, which they lost, was marred by accusation of fielding impropriety. At the centre of the storm is Valentine Onyango Nyakinda, the top scorer of the second leg encounter in Nairobi. According to Lakeside, the 29-year-old power forward had not featured in three regular season fixtures to be eligible for the playoffs as demanded by regulations. Read: Fiba Africa…

FIFA, the global football body, has in the past taken action against match fixing in Kenya, but it appears the game is still haunted by the vice. In a FKF Caretaker Committee Premier League game between Nairobi City Stars and Bidco United over the weekend, referee Caroline Wanjala was at the centre of two glaringly dubious calls in favour of the latter – helping them to win 2-0. The first penalty saw Wanjala point to the spot after City goalkeeper Steve Njung’e punched away a corner kick without any visible infringement. But according to Wanjala, a City player had hanged…

Scotland and Ukraine’s World Cup play-off semi-final has been postponed. The nations were set to meet at Hampden on 24 March but Ukraine requested Fifa push back the tie following Russia’s invasion of the country. As a result, the play-off final for the winners against either Wales or Austria on 29 March will now also be delayed. Discussions are under way for a new date, with the Nations League window in June the most likely option. Read: Russian Gymnast Ivan Kuliak In Trouble For Displaying War Symbol The World Cup finals take place from 21 November to 18 December. A large…

Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak is being investigated after wearing a national war symbol on his leotard as he stood next to a Ukrainian rival on the podium in Qatar on Saturday. The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said it had opened disciplinary proceedings against Kuliak for his “shocking behaviour” at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha. Also Read: FIFA Bans Russian Anthem And Flag In International Matches Kuliak earned bronze in the parallel bars final and displayed a letter ‘Z’ taped to his chest as he stood next to gold medal winner Illia Kovtun of Ukraine. The letter Z has become…

At least two people have died and dozens were injured after a soccer game in Mexico descended into mayhem as fans of opposing sides violently clashed with one another. The game between teams Querétaro and Atlas that took place at a stadium in Querétaro, northwest of Mexico City, ended abruptly shortly after the second half commenced, with the visitors holding a 1-0 lead at the time. Rival fans were caught on camera violently attacking one another, throwing chairs, and hurling metal trash cans. At least 22 people were injured, with two hospitalized in critical condition, police said. Initial reports had…

Eliud Kipchoge won the Tokyo Marathon in a new course record of 2:02.40 minutes early morning Sunday. Amos Kipruto notched a new Personal Best of 2:03.13 to finish second, while Brigid Kosgei won the women’s race in a new course record of 2:16.02 Kipchoge, who is considered the greatest marathoner of all times, has now won four out the six World Marathon Major Races. The 37-year-old world record holder over the distance dedicated the win to world peace, urging for dialogue and not war. Read: Marathon Great Eliud Kipchoge Braced For First Tokyo Marathon “I want to say I want this…

Sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala clocked world’s leading time this year in the 100M at the Athletes Kenya Track and Field meet at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. The Kenya and Africa’s fastest man over the distance managed a time of 10.01 seconds to emerge tops at the event which is the third for AK. Omanyala, 26, set the fastest time in Africa last year, recording 9.77 seconds in Nairobi. Read: Sprint Sensation Ferdinand Omanyala Crowned Sports Personality Of The Year His star has continued to shine since with big corporates like German sports apparel maker Adidas coming on board to partner him.…

FKF Caretaker Committee have invited branches to a meeting Wednesday next week to among others discuss the FIFA suspension. The meeting booked for Nyayo Stadium will also deliberate on the status of Kenyan football and the way forward as well as compliance of football stakeholders with various regulations. “Every person and organization involved in the game of Association Football in FKF’s territory is obliged to observe the relevant Constitution, regulations, decisions of FKF and the principle fair play as well as the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship,” the invitation letter signed by the Caretaker Committee chairman, Aaron Ringera, reads.…

Kenya Lionesses player Diana Awino has landed trials with club Tiria Rugby of Valencia, Spain. The 33-year-old Impala Saracens Women RFC utility back was part of the Lionesses to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. “A huge inspiration to us and all Kenya Women Rugby players wanting to make their way in rugby,” said Kenya Women Rugby. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Kenyan female coach Beldine Odemba has been selected for FIFA’s Coach Education Scholarships. The U20 national team coach is amongst 47 coaches selected for the FIFA program that is designed to increase the number of female coaches working in football. Faridah Bulega from Uganda is the only other East African on the list. Also Read: FIFA Bans Russian Anthem And Flag In International Matches The program seeks to offer talented female coaches and/or players financial support to further their coaching education, along with career development mentoring, and networking opportunities. Former Canadian national team player Carmelina Moscato, who benefitted in the…