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Harambee Stars at risk of missing their planned camp in France ahead of the 2019 Afcon, Kahawa Tungu can report. According to our sources, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) are racing against time to secure funding from the government to enable them pay for camping facilities in France. Despite approving a Ksh244 million Afcon budget for the Stars, the government is yet to release the whole amount weeks to the planned camp in May. French coach Sebastien Migné had preferred a three-week camp in his native France before the team travels to Egypt for the tournament which starts from 21st…

German Football Association president Reinhard Grindel has bowed to pressure and resigned over a watch gift worth Ksh500, 000. Grindel received the gift from Ukrainian businessman and Uefa vice-president Grigoriy Surkis. He claimed ignorance over the value or brand of the watch but apologized for his action. He said: “The price of the watch was £5,152 (about Ksh 500,000). I did not know the brand or its value at the time. “I apologise for my less-than-exemplary action of accepting the watch.” Read: Why Coach Sebastien Migne Wants Harambee Stars To Camp In France Grindel insisted there had been no conflict…

Man United newly appointed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expressed disappointment in the 2-1 away loss to Wolves on Tuesday night. However, he hailed his charges for a good show up-to the 75th minute when the conceded the second goal. “Very disappointed with the result but pleased with the performance up until 75 mins. An excellent performance from the boys.” The Red Devils went ahead through McTominay in the 13th minute but the hosts leveled through Jota in the 25th minute before Smalling turned the ball into his own net in 75th minute to settle the tie in favor of Wolves.…

Fulham FC have been relegated to the Championship following their 4-1 defeat at Watford on Tuesday night. “I’m just gutted for the fans,” caretaker manager Scott Parker said. “It was 12 months ago since we got into the division, and from the outset this year it’s been bitterly disappointing for everyone. “The fans are the ones who pay their hard money to come and watch the team. There’s certainly been times this year when the team haven’t given back what they deserve. Personally, I’m really sorry for that.” The Cottagers were the third biggest Premier League spenders last summer as…

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says a four-year refurbishment of the Bernabeu starting this summer will create the “best stadium in the world”. Perez revealed computerized images of the plans, featuring a retractable roof, on Tuesday. The 81,000 capacity will be unchanged but Real will be able to play at the stadium while the work is carried out. Perez said the club could “remain competitive in an increasingly difficult football scenario”. The enhanced venue will cover 66,000 square metres and feature leisure and entertainment facilities. ” ids=”88080,88081,88082,88083,88084″]Read: Game Recognizes Game – Messi Admits Ronaldo Had Magical Night Against Atletico In…

Pope Francis has cautioned against calling Lionel Messi “God.” The Pontiff says using the term to describe the Barcelona star is theoretically “sacrilege” and has warned supporters against doing it. The 31-year-old is arguably the greatest baller of all times, but Pope Francis told La Sexta that “In theory, it s sacrilege. It shouldn’t be said. I do no believe it. “People could call him God, just as they might say ‘I adore you’, but only God can be worshiped. “[Saying] ‘He’s a god with the ball on the pitch’ is a popular way to express yourself he’s great to…

As Manchester United plan to change their structure by appointing a club technical director, new boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has maintained that he welcomes the move. Speaking during a club presser, the Norwegian expressed his willingness to split roles when the change take effect in the club. “I’m happy talking and discussing football with knowledgeable people in the right positions,” said the 46-year old who was appointed the permanent manager of the Red Devils last Thursday. “The demands of football nowadays mean you definitely have to split responsibilities.” Read: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Lands Manchester United Job On Permanent Basis The…

Gor Mahia continued with their bullish form, edging out a stubborn Nzoia Sugar 2-1 to open a five-point gap at the top of the Kenyan Premier League log standings. Defender Geoffrey Okoth was the toast of the day for K’Ogalo, grabbing the winner – off Erissa Ssekisambu’s free-kick with only five minutes left on regulation time in the second half. Earlier, Hansel Ochieng had given the sugar millers the lead from the spot to silence the Moi Stadium, Kisumu but Burundian international Francis equalized for Gor Mahia to settle the first half at 1-1. Read: Gor Mahia Pip Sharks To…

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says he likes Manchester United’s Paul Pogba “a lot” and that the midfielder “knows how to do everything on the pitch”. Pogba, 26, has been linked with the Spanish giants and described Real as a dream for every player while on international duty with France. “I know him personally,” said former France captain Zidane before Real’s La Liga match against Huesca on Sunday. “He brings so much and there are few players who bring as much as he does.” Pogba rejoined United from Juventus for a then world record £89m in 2016, but his future…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is adamant his side is on top of the Premier League pile not by luck but will. The Reds required a 90th minute own goal from Toby to edge out Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Anfield to return to the top. But the German gaffer sees no luck in the dramatic win. “The boys work so hard and if we would be first in the table after the last match of the season, it would be a championship of will. We want it. We are top of the table. We cannot be there through luck. If we…

Uganda national U17 team arrived in Nairobi on Monday morning for a camp ahead of their participation in this year’s U17 Afcon from 14th to 28th April in Tanzania. The team was booked at Sportsview Hotel, Kasarani. While in the country, the team will play build up matches against Kenya U17 side and Gor Mahia Youth. ” ids=”87542,87543,87544″]Read: Is Dennis Oliech The Bad Apple At Gor Mahia? “We have already settled here. I hope we will be able to improve ourselves,” the Cubs team manager Bashir Mutyba told Kahawa Tungu. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also…

Liverpool are back on top of the Premier League table standings following a hard fought 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Sunday. An own goal from Toby Alderweireld in the 90th minute secured all the three points for the Reds and a return to the top on 79 points two clear of defending champions Manchester City, who have played a game less. Brazilian Firmino put the hosts in the lead with on 13 minutes played, heading home Robertson’s cross to light up the Kops. Read: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Lands Manchester United Job On Permanent Basis But the lead…

AFC Leopards are staring at another barren season after being knocked out of the SportPesa Shield by little known Bungoma Superstars in the round of 16 at the Bukhungu Stadium on Sunday. After a 1-1 stalemate at full time, the game headed straight into penalties where Bungoma Superstars managed to win 4-3. To reach the round of 16 stage the Football Kenya Federation Division One Zone B team, now known as the giant killers, eliminated another Kenyan Premier League side, Sofapaka, through the dreaded spot kicks. Ingwe last won the Shield in 2013 when they bagged their 10th title against…

Defending KPL champions Gor Mahia edged out Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 to go top of the table standings for the first time this season. Meanwhile, title hopefuls Tusker FC were shocked by a similar scoreline by Chemelil Sugar at the Chemelil Sports Complex. At the Moi Stadium, Kisumu, Sharks went ahead through Eric Kapaito but Lawrence Juma equalized for K’Ogalo before Francis Kahata scored a lovely volley just before the half time stoppage. A fracas ensued between Gor Mahia security team and Sharks technical staff delaying restart. The second stanza was a tale of missed chances with both sides guilty. The…

Hellen Obiri became the first woman with individual senior titles from the IAAF World outdoor, World Indoor and World Cross Country Championships after steaming down the field to clinch the senior women’s gold in Aarhus, Denmark on Saturday. Obiri who led from gun to tape shook off her tail the threat of Ethiopia’s Dera Dida gassing up the pace in the final 500m to clinch the title as Kenya defended the crown they won in Kampala, Uganda, two years ago. She stopped the clock in 36:14 with Dida coming second in 36:16. Gidey was third in 36:24 while Chepkoech drifted…