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Max Verstappen has signed a new contract with Red Bull that lasts until the end of 2028. The Dutchman was already committed to Red Bull until the end of 2023, and the team said the new contract was “in addition to” his existing deal. Verstappen said: “I love this team and last year was simply incredible. “Our goal since we came together in 2016 was to win the championship and we have done that. Now it’s about keeping the number one on the car long term.” The new contract is said to be worth in the region of €40-50m (£33.3-41.7m)…

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has agreed to sell English Premier League side Chelsea FC. This move follows stiff sanctions against powerful individuals believed to be supportive of President Vladimir Putin by the West. Putin ordered invasion of Ukraine. “I would like to address the speculation in media over the past few days in relation to my ownership of Chelsea FC. As I have stated before, I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best interest at heart. Read: Beleaguered Roman Abramovich Hands Over Chelsea Leadership “In the current situation, I have therefore taken the decision to SELL the Club, as I…

Wazito FC owner Ricardo Badoer could be preparing the ground for an exit from the Kenyan market if recent activities are anything to go by. Ricardo has reportedly sold his shares at Sumac Microfinance Bank following a bitter fallout with the board which saw him kicked out as a director in 2020. While dismissing the board’s move then, the Dubai-based businessman remained bullish, but recent developments including a crippling Central Bank of Kenya directive seems to have pushed him to the wall. “I want to make it clear that I am still biggest share holder ( 16%) and Sumac Bank…

Legendary defender Rigobert Song has been appointed as the new Cameroon head coach replacing António Conceição da Silva Oliveira of Portugal. Song, 45, will be deputized by former Kenya’s Harambee Stars French coach Sèbastien Migne, a letter from the ministry of sports and physical education confirmed. The comes after Cameroon finished third in the Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon they hosted in January. Read: Cameroon Players Donate Kshs9 Million Bonus To Stampede Victims The former Liverpool and West Ham defender was the coach of Cameroon’s CHAN team. His selection points to a growing trend whereby African teams are turning to local…

Russian football clubs and national teams have been suspended from all competitions by Fifa and UEFA after the country’s invasion of Ukraine. The world and European football governing bodies said they would be banned “until further notice”. It means the Russian men’s team will not play their World Cup play-off matches next month and the women’s team have been banned from this summer’s Euro 2022 competition. Spartak Moscow have also been kicked out of the Europa League and their last-16 opponents RB Leipzig will advance to the quarter-finals. UEFA has also ended its sponsorship with Russian energy giant Gazprom. Read: FIFA…

Fifa has told Russia to complete their upcoming games in neutral territory under the name the Football Union of Russia without their flag and anthem following the invasion of Ukraine. Several nations have announced they will refuse to play Russia, including England and Wales, as well as Poland, the Czech Republic and Sweden. World Cup 2022 play-offs would see Russia face Poland before facing either the Czech Republic or Sweden if they win – and are scheduled to be played in March. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Thursday. Polish football association president Cezary…

Liverpool won a dramatic penalty shoot-out to secure the first domestic trophy of the season after a classic Carabao Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley. Kepa Arrizabalaga, brought on in the closing moments of extra time as a penalty specialist, missed the decisive spot-kick after a magnificent game came down to a shoot-out between Chelsea’s keeper and his Liverpool counterpart Caoimhin Kelleher. Read: Klopp: Only Negative In Liverpool Win Is Jota’s Injury Kelleher made it 11 penalties from 11 for Liverpool but Kepa blazed wildly over the top as a high-class showpiece was decided by the finest of margins after 21…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been suspended as honorary president of the International Judo Federation (IJF) due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine the sport’s governing body announced on Sunday. “In light of the ongoing war conflict in Ukraine, the International Judo Federation announces the suspension of Mr. Vladimir Putin’s status as Honorary President and Ambassador of the International Judo Federation,” read the IJF statement. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is “giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable foundation the stewardship and care” of the club. The move has been made amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision comes a day before Chelsea play Liverpool in the League Cup final. Read: Chelsea Future Worrisome For Tuchel After Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine “I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart,” said Abramovich in a statement. “I remain committed to these values.” The statement continued: “That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea FC.…

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said “there are so many uncertainties around the situation of our club” amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Blues are owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and a Labour MP has said the UK government should seize his assets. Tuchel was speaking prior to his side’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool at Wembley on Sunday. “We should not pretend this is not an issue,” said Tuchel. “The situation in general [in Ukraine] for me and for my staff, and for everybody at Cobham, the players, is horrible. Read: Blow For Chelsea As Billionaire Owner Roman Abromovich Banned…

Former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko said he would take up arms alongside his brother and fellow Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko to fight in what is a “bloody war” following Russia’s invasion of their country Ukraine. Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea on Thursday following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin. An estimated 100,000 people have fled as explosions and gunfire rocked major cities. Dozens have been reported killed. read more Vitali Klitschko, who has been the mayor of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv since 2014, said he was ready to fight. “I don’t have another…

The government of Zimbabwe will not reinstate the country’s football body, ZIFA, despite a FIFA ban yesterday. ZIFA, alongside the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) were handed indefinite bans over government interference. “ZIFA will return to the football family when it is in a condition fit to do so,” the chairman of Sports Recreation Commission, Gerald N Mlotshwa stated. The Kenyan government is yet to react. Mlotshwa is accusing FIFA of turning a blind eye to serious allegations of sexual harassment and corruption against ZIFA officials. Read Also: Senator Mutula Kilonzo Blames CS Amina Mohammed For FIFA Ban “It appears that…

A group of Brazilian footballers, including Shakhtar Donetsk’s Junior Moraes, have appealed for help to leave Ukraine after Russia invaded the country. The group of around 20 Brazilians, including the players and their families, are in a hotel in Kyiv. They say they have been left stranded as there is no way to fly home from Ukraine. “The situation is one of despair,” said Moraes, 34. Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Thursday. Read: Champions League Final Moved From Russia Over Ukraine Invasion In a video the group posted on social media, Moraes added: “Borders…

Makueni County Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jr has blamed the Ministry of sports for last night’s FIFA ban of Kenyan football – saying it would have been avoided “by following due process.” The global football body handed Kenya, alongside Zimbabwe, indefinite bans over government interference. Cabinet Secretary for Sports Amina Mohammed disbanded the FKF Executive last year November over alleged embezzlement. She installed a Caretaker Committee led retired judge Aaron Ringera to run the affairs of the game for a period of six months. Read: Kenya Suspended From Football Over Gov’t Interference However, FIFA refused to acknowledge the takeover, branding it illegal…

FIFA, the global football body, has suspended Kenya from all football activities indefinitely due to government interference. Also suspended for similar reasons is Zimbabwe. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said: “We had to suspend two of our member associations — Kenya and Zimbabwe. Both for government interference in the activities of the football associations of these associations. These associations are suspended from footballing activities with immediate effect and they know what needs to be done for them to be re-admitted or for the suspension to be lifted.” Read: Blow As Harambee Starlets Withdraw From AWCON Qualifiers The Kenyan government, through the ministry…