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Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo avoided a 23-month jail term in Spain on Tuesday but will cough up a whopping Ksh 2.1 billion in fine for tax fraud. Ronaldo, holding hands with his Spanish fiancée Georgina Rodriguez, came out of the court room smiling, pausing to sign autographs before leaving in a black van. The 33-year-old Juventus forward, who played for Real Madrid from 2009-18, agreed to settle the case by paying an 18.8 million euro fine and accepting a suspended jail sentence. Read: Who’s GOAT? Messi Surpasses Ronaldo In Champions League Hat-tricks Under Spanish law, a first offender can serve…

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt suggests that his professional soccer career has come to an end, the world record holder said in an interview with Reuters’ Kayon Raynor. Bolt, 32, made his professional soccer debut in August 2018 with Central Coast Mariners of the A-League, Australia’s top flight. He left the club in November 2018 after the two sides could not come to terms on a new contract. “I don’t want to say it wasn’t dealt with properly, but I think we went about it, not the way we should,” Bolt said. “You learn your lesson, you live and you…

Kenyan side Kariobangi Sharks beat Yanga SC of Tanzania 3-2 to reach the Semi-finals of the SportPesa Cup at National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam on Tuesday. A brace from Duke Abuya and another from George Abege sealed the humongous win for the Slum Boys. Amisi Tambwe scored twice deep into the second half for the multiple Tanzanian champions but it was too late to complete the turnaround. Sharks became the second Kenyan Premier League side to reach the round of four after Bandari FC, who edged out Singida United 1-0 in the opening game of the third edition of the…

Bandari FC of Kenya edged out Tanzania’s Singida United 1-0 to sail through to the semi-finals of the SportPesa Cup at the National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam on Tuesday. Ugandan William Wadri netted the game’s lone goal in the 69th minute from the spot after Singida defender handled in the box. The Dockers are participating in the 8-team tournament comprising clubs from Kenya and Tanzania for the very first time. Singida’s new manager Dragan Papadic appreciated Bandari’s quality, saying his side was not well prepared. Read: KPL 2018-19 Season Fixtures Released, Champs Gor Mahia To Start Away To Bandari While his…

There is “genuine concern” Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala was on a flight which disappeared between France and Cardiff, according to the BBC. It is feared the Argentine striker was one of two people on board the Piper Malibu, which disappeared off Alderney on Monday night. Cardiff City, which signed the 28-year-old from French club Nantes on Saturday , said it was “seeking clarification” as to what happened. A search is under way. Cardiff Airport confirmed the aircraft was due to arrive from Nantes but a spokeswoman said there were no further details. HM Coastguard said the disappearance was not…

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender, Ashley Cole has signed for Championship side Derby County on a deal up to the end of the season. The 38-year old reunites with his former teammate at Stamford Bridge and England national, Frank Lampard who is now the manager of the Rams. The veteran fullback, who has also played for AS Roma in the Italian Serie A, also played premier league 384 games in his stints with the Gunners and the Blues and earned 107 caps with the Three Lions. Read: Kisumu’s Moi Stadium Renovations Set To Start As County Government Clears Kachock Dumpsite (Photos)…

Immediate former Gor Mahia coach Dylan Kerr has advised the club not to give false promises to the players following their qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. K’Ogalo made the round of 16 for the second time on the bounce after edging out Cameroon’s New Stars de Douala 2-1 on aggregate on Sunday in Limbe, western Cameroon. Kerr, who became the first coach to qualify the 17-time Kenyan champions to the lucrative round of the second tier continental championship last year, advised his former employers to use the past experience and do things right. “Use the experience of…

Kevin-Prince Boateng has completed a surprise loan-move from Italian side Sassuolo to La Liga leaders Barcelona. The 31-year-old forward will have an option of making the deal permanent for $8 million in the summer. “FC Barcelona and US Sassuolo have arrived at an agreement for the loan of the player Kevin-Prince Boateng for the remainder of the 2018/19 season,” a statement on Barcelona’s website reads. “The agreement includes an €8m purchase option.” Read: Senegal’s Sadio Mane Delighted To Extend Contract At Liverpool “Barça, I’m coming!” Boateng told Sky Sport earlier on Monday. “I’m sad to leave Sassuolo but it’s a great…

Yannick Bolasie has returned to Everton after the winger chose to cut short his loan at Aston Villa. The 29-year-old started only nine games for Villa after moving on loan from Goodison Park last summer. The former Crystal Palace winger scored twice and his last appearance was Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Hull. Read: One More Suspect Of Dusit D2 Attack Arrested At Tiles And Carpet Center “Yannick Bolasie is returning to Everton after the player exercised an option to return to his parent club,” said a Villa statement. “The club would like to thank Yannick for his contribution to Aston Villa…

Gor Mahia have been pooled in a tough Group D in the CAF Confederation Cup alongside Zamalek of Egypt, Petro Atletico of Angola, NA Hussein Dey of Algeria. The draw for the round of 16 was conducted on Monday at the CAF Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. This comes after Gor Mahia beat Cameroon’s New Stars de Doula 2-1 qualifying to go through to the next group stage. The draw for the lucrative round, which guarantees Ksh 27million for every team, will be conducted on today in Cairo, Egypt. Read: EACC Detectives Nab Isiolo Police Boss Michael Kaitha Over Corruption The full…

Gor Mahia sailed through to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after holding New Stars de Douala of Cameroon to a barren draw in Limbe on Sunday. K’Ogalo stood firm in defense, warding off attack after another to keep the scoreboard clean and book a place in the lucrative round of 16 for the second season running. [videopress i0aTjFPR] Read: Confed Cup – Redemption Time For Gor Mahia As They Face Cameroon’s New Stars de Douala The players plus officials, who were under tight security, celebrated wildly in the changing room by first belting out the club’s anthem with…

Gor Mahia are through to the group stage of the 2018-19 CAF Confederation Cup for the second time on the bounce! K’Ogalo edged out New Stars de Douala 2-1 on aggregate after battling to a barren draw in the return leg of the tie played at Limbe Omnisport Stadium, Limbe, Cameroon on Sunday. The coach Hasan Oktay’s side gave their all in the game, fending off attack after attack from the hosts to ensure they do not get the all important goal they needed to make history. Read: Former US President Bill Clinton Eulogizes Dusit D2 Attack Victim Jason Spindler New…

Three Kenyan clubs, AFC Leopards, Kariobangi Sharks and Bandari have arrived in Tanzania ahead of the SportPesa Super Cup kick-off on Tuesday. The third edition of the regional tourney will take place in the Tanzania’s capital Dar Es Salaam. Dar will be staging the tournament for the second time after hosting the inaugural meet in 2017. Kenya hosted the last edition last year in Nakuru. Bandari, who are currently enjoying a fine form in the Kenyan Premier League, will kick start the party against Singida United at 2.00pm on Tuesday before giving way for the main game of the…

New Stars de Douala and Gor Mahia have both named attacking sides for this afternoon’s CAF Confederation Cup playoff second leg match at Limbe Omnisport Stadium, Cameroon. Gor’s coach has unleashed a strong attacking force consisting Rwandan Jacques Tuyisenge, Francis Mustafa and Boniface Oluoch with Francis Kahata and Lawrence Juma playing behind them. The Cypriot has kept faith in veteran goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch with defenders Joachim Oluoch and Charles as his first cover. Gor Mahia XI Boniface Oluoch (GK),Philemon Otieno, Shafik Batambuze,Joachim Oluoch, Charles Momanyi, ErnestWendo, Lawrence Juma,Boniface Omondi, Francis Kahata, Jacques Tuyisenge, Francis Mustafa Subs: Peter(GK), Wellington,Pascal,Ssekisambu,Odhiambo,Benard,Samuel His equal…

Harambee Stars duo, Anthony Akumu and Jesse Were, scored as Zesco United dumped Kaizer Chiefs out of the Confederation of African Cup on 5-2 aggregate Saturday night in Johannesburg, South Africa. Team Ya Ziko as Zesco is nicknamed went into the clash with a healthy 3-1 first leg advantage but still scored twice to guarantee qualification to the group stage. Akumu broke the ice ten minutes into play – dispossessing his opponent before dribbling past another and unleashing a long range shot past the keeper. Read: New Stars Vs Gor Mahia Preview – K’Ogalo Out To Finish Business In Limbe Jesse…