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Kenyan Beatrice Chebet clinched the junior gold at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus Denmark on Saturday after winning an appeal following a photo finish with the Ethiopian duo of Tsigie Gebresalama and Alemitu Tariku. The officials at the finish line had given Tariku the victory after a close photo finish at the tape, but Chebet who according to television replays seemed to have arrived first was given bronze with a one second gap. However, the 5,000m World Under-20 Champion went in and appealed the result, a review by the officials showing that she actually won the race…

Gor Mahia’s CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals first leg match against RS Berkane of Morocco on 7th April is in limbo! This follows Sports Kenya move to hire out the Kasarani Stadium, the only CAF approved venue in Kenya currently, for a “Shopping Festival” from 3rd to 7th April. K’Ogalo’s effort to book the venue on Wednesday hit a snag with the Sports Kenya Director General Pius Metto returning a “No” answer. “We wish to inform you that the facility is not available for your football match due to other earlier scheduled events,” Metto replied in a letter to the club.…

Kenyans are unhappy with Sports Kenya for hiring out the Kasarani Stadium for a “Shopping Festival” ahead of an international game. Dubbed “Changamka Kenya Shopping Festival”, the event is scheduled to run from the 3 to 7 April 2017 at the Kasarani. Meanwhile, Gor Mahia are supposed to host RS Berkane of Morocco in an international CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals game at the same venue on 7th April. No any other stadium in Kenya is currently able to host such a game, and Gor Mahia are supposed to book it for two days for the game according to CAF regulations.…

Kisumu City for the first time this year will stage the annual Elgon Cup pitting arch rivals Kenya and Uganda rugby 15s sides. Uganda Rugby Union confirmed that the first leg of the encounter will take place on 22nd June in the Lakeside City. “Kisumu City offers offers the fans of both countries a new experience. It’s a lakeside city and conditions are similar to both sets of fans and players. It’s a passionate city with alot of heritage,” a statement from URU reads. New Kenya Rugby Union boss Oduor Gangla confirmed the same while hailing the move as part…

Four Gor Mahia players will miss next month’s CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals match against RS Berkane of Morocco with suspensions. Skipper Harun Shakava who carries two bookings will miss the first leg scheduled for 7th April at the Kasarani Stadium. While, Ugandan defender Shafiq Batambuze and Rwandan striker Jacques Tuyisenge will miss both legs. Midfielder Ernest Wendo will miss the two legs plus the first leg of the semifinals if Gor Mahia sail through. Read: AFCON2019Q – Four East Africa’s Hopefuls Stay On Course To Cameroon According to the competition’s rules, one yellow card is scrapped ahead of the quarters,…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a permanent contract at Manchester United after impressing during his stint as caretaker manager. The Norwegian, who returned to Old Trafford in December, has been given the reins by Ed Woodward and the Glazer family after leading his side to 14 wins from 19 games. Solskjaer has received high praise for getting the best out of Manchester United’s star players including Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. The club legend, who played for the club between 1996 and 2007 before coaching United’s reserve side until 2011, has put a smile back on the faces…

Shujaa team received a major boost ahead of the next two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Circuit with return of six key players. Head coach Paul Murunga named the squad for the next two legs set for next month on Thursday morning. The players are among the senior players who have been striking since last year over contract dispute. A fortnight ago, the Kenya Rugby Union announced a return to work formula with the players ahead of the Union’s elections. The players are Augustine Lugonzo, Andrew Amonde, Eden Agero, Dan Sikuta, Jeffrey Oluoch and Nelson Oyoo. Read: KRU…

Juventus have pulled off a “great coup” by signing Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey from Arsenal, says AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi. Ramsey, 28, has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Juventus at the end of this season. Baresi, who won three European Cups with Milan and a World Cup with Italy during his illustrious career, believes Ramsey will thrive in Italy. “I’ve seen him play. He’s obviously a great player,” he said. “I think Juve has really landed a great coup there and I’m sure he’ll be able to adapt to Italian football.” Ramsey, who joined Arsenal from…

AS report that Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola is already looking for a new club for the Frenchman who is alleged to be in need of a new challenge, according to multiple reports. Again, at 26 years, the midfielder is highly experienced and has played lots if game at club and international level. AS compiled this: 310 first class games. Pogba has made 310 appearances (178 with Juventus, 132 with Manchester United). Despite still only being 26, he is a highly-experienced player. In his 310 games he has scored 63 goals (34 in Italy, 29 in England). He has played…

Gor Mahia have agreed to pay two months salaries starting next month to four players they unlawfully dismissed in 2017. The players are Jacob Keli, Chrispine Odula, Sammy Okinda and Jackson Saleh. Gor Mahia’s legal team committed that the club will pay the salaries before the Sports Tribunal on Tuesday, however, they declined to pay for any damages. “There was a consent recorded in court to pay them two months salaries starting next month. Read: Coach Oktay Names Gor Mahia XI Vs Angola’s Petro Atletico “They also want general damages which the club is not willing to pay so that…

Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech scored twice as Gor Mahia thumped Zoo FC 4-0 in Kericho on Wednesday. Kenneth Muguna opened the scoring for K’Ogalo with a sublime free-kick in the 19th minute with Oliech getting his name on the scoreboard two minutes later with a close strike. Homeboy Nicholas Kipkirui, who came on as a second half substitute, scored against his former side for a third. Oliech missed a penalty but would a tone for it with the third deep into the match seal the win. Read: Dennis Oliech Opens Goal Account With Winner For Gor Mahia Against Posta…

Liverpool danger-man Sadio Mane came off the bench to rescue Senegal from Mall defeat in friendly on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who came on as a 76th minute substitute leveled for the hosts in the 87th before setting up Moussa Konate for the winner in the 92nd minute. Adama Traore had put the visitors in the lead in the 75th minute to silence Stade Leopold Sedor Senghor. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

KCB flanker has declared availability for the next two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Circuit in Hong Kong and Singapore next month. Andrew Amonde is among the Shujaa leading lights who have stayed out of the national 7s team since last season over pay dispute. His availability comes after the union sent a statement a fortnight ago saying that they had agreed on a return to work formula with the senior players for the remaining part of the season . Other senior players who haven’t played this season include Kenya’s top try scorer Collins Injera, Willy Ambaka, Dennis…

Barcelona are interested in signing England and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 21-year-old’s contract expires in 2020, according to Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish. Barca are prepared to offer more than £100m for the England striker. The La Liga club see Rashford as a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez, but United are not willing to sell the England international. Meanwhile, Manchester United are tracking St-Etienne’s French defender William Saliba, 18, according to Le 10 Sport – in French. Read: Manchester United Sacks Mourinho, Zidane Favorite To Replace Him While Arsenal are keen to offload Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 30,…

Harambee Stars and Kashiwa Reysol prolific striker Michael Olunga is celebrating his 25th birthday today (Tuesday). The former Gor Mahia man shared the special day with his teammates who took time off their morning training session to wish him a happy birthday. Olunga,who is nursing an injury and missed the Harambee Stars Saturday match against Ghana, was also presented with a cake. Read: Michael Olunga Continues To Shine In Japan With Third Goal In Two Games The player begun the new Japanese season on a high netting a brace in the Japan Cup before scoring in the J-League before being…