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Gor Mahia travelled to Limbe, Cameroon for their CAF Confederation Cup playoff second leg match against New Stars de Doula at Omnisport Stadium on Sunday. The squad of 18 players and officials arrived in the beach town located in western Cameroon off Atlantic Ocean on Friday at around 3.00pm Kenyan time after covering about 80KM on road from Douala. They managed to train twice, a light session on Friday to shake off jet lag and on the eve of the game when they managed to have a feel of the match venue. They also found time to sample Seme beach,…

The Football Kenya Federation Player Status Committee has ordered Sofapaka to pay goalkeeper Wycliffe Kasaya Ksh1.6 million for wrongful termination. The 2009 Kenyan Premier League champions dismissed the former Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards shot stopper on 8th November 2018 when he still had a running contract till 31st May 2021 prompting him to seek the legal redress. The committee established that “The player had a fixed term contract with the club running from June 2, 2018, to May 31, 2020. The last salary the player received was for the month of September 2018.” They thus declared that “Having considered…

Football family gathered at Jericho’s Camp Toyoyo Friday night to celebrate life of one of their own, James Oduor, fondly known as “Cobra.” They lit candles, signed a jersey, played a football game and generally reflected on his memories. James, who worked with South Korean electronics company “LG” was among the over 20 people who lost their lives in Tuesday’s terror attack at Riverside complex – Nairobi. Somali-based jihadist fundamentalist group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the cowardly attack. Cobra was many things to many people but mostly he adored the beautiful game – played it at every given opportunity, coached…

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has suspended Shabana coach Gilbert Selebwa pending disciplinary hearing over misconduct. The former AFC Leopards coach accosted and attacked referee and his assistant in Shabana’s 1-0 loss to Eldoret Youth in a National Super League match at Eldoret Showground on Wednesday. “In disputing an offside call made by the First Assistant Referee, Shabana FC head coach Mr. Gilbert Selebwa attacked the Assistant Referee slapping him several times and later walked into the field of play and also attacked the Center Referee,” the FKF statement reads partly. “Therefore you are kindly requested to take note that…

Defending champions Esperance du Tunis beat FC Platinum 2-0 on Friday to record their maiden Group B win in this season’s CAF Champions League. Veteran striker Taha Yassine Khenissi was the destroyer in chief for the Tunisians – hitting a brace to condemn the visiting Zimbabweans to their first defeat of the group. The victory sees the Blood and Gold move three points clear at the top on four points – pending the other group fixture of the day between Orlando Pirates and Horoya AC. Taha broke the deadlock in the 24th minute – capitalizing on poor clearance to stub…

Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards and Sportsman of The Year category. The world record holder is the only African in the list which boasts sporting greats like tennis world number one Novak Djokovic, NBA legend LeBron James, FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner Modric, Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton and FIFA Best Young Player Kylian Mbappé. Kipchoge took to social media to say he was honoured to be listed among ‘great athletes who all had such incredible performances’. “Honoured to be listed among these great athletes who all had…

Gor Mahia leave for Cameroon Friday morning for Sunday’s return match of the Caf Confederation Cup playoffs round against New Stars de Douala with eyes focused on making the group stage for the second time on the bounce. K’Ogalo won the first leg of the encounter 2-1 in Nairobi last Sunday – giving themselves an edge heading into the second leg scheduled at Limbe’s Omnisport Stadium. Speaking to Kahawa Tungu Sports Desk before the trip, head coach Hassan Oktay reiterating their commitment to making the round of 16. “This is our main target,” said the Cypriot, adding that “We are…

Former Vihiga County governor Moses Akaranga has reportedly bought Nakuru All Stars and renamed it Vihiga Bullets. The change of name has already been approved by the relevant authorities. The former Kenyan Premier League champions was relegated from the National Super League last season largely due to financial problems. They will now play their Division One matches at Hamisi Grounds, Vihiga following the acquisition. Read: Arsenal Partner With Rwandan Company In Deal That Will See Teams Visit London Under his reign as governor, Akaranga ensured Vihiga United gained promotion to the Kenyan Premier League as he guaranteed them financial support from…

Gor Mahia midfielder Kenneth Muguna walked out on the team just before their league match against Mt. Kenya United at the Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday. The former Kenyan Premier League most valuable player refused to board the team bus at the hotel after realizing he was not going to start the game. “Muguna totally refused to board the team bus after realizing he was not in the starting line up,” a source within the club’s security, who witnessed the incident, told Kahawa Tungu. “Efforts by the team manager (Jolawi Obondo) to have him change his mind fell on deaf ears…

Gor Mahia striker Ephrem Guikan has apologized for “bad reaction” after being substituted during a rescheduled Kenyan Premier League match against Mt. Kenya United at the Kasarani Stadium on Wednesday. The Ivorian, who has struggled for play-time at the club, was handed a rare starting berth by coach Hassan Oktay, but was substituted with legendary Dennis Oliech coming on a few minutes into the first half. A visibly displeased Guikan did not go to the reserve bench as the norm but instead went straight to the dressing room in protest. Later on in the night he posted on his Facebook…

Kenya 7s team, Shujaa, will still be without the big names as they head to the next two legs of the HSBC World Sevens Series – Hamilton and Sydney 7s set for 25th January and 2nd February respectively. The likes of Collins Injera, Andrew Amonde, Sammy Oliech, Nelson Oyoo, Jeff Oluoch, Dan Sikuta, Willy Ambaka, Oscar Ouma and Billy Odhiambo, who have been at loggerheads with the Kenya Rugby Union over pay and have not been training are all out of the upcoming meets. Coach Paul Murunga on Wednesday named an inexperienced side comprising five debutants to step in for…

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) on Wednesday officially confirmed Sylvia Kamau as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a year starting 1st January, 2019. She succeeded Ronald Bukasi, who reigned in July last year on a temporary basis. “The Kenya Rugby Union Board of Directors wishes to announce to all affiliates , Sponsors and the rugby fraternity that is has confirmed Sylvia Kamau as CEO for an initial period of one year effective January 1 2019. Sylvia Kamau took over from Ronald Bukusi who resigned in July 2018. This was necessitated by the need for continuity as KRU continues…

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has condemned the Tuesday’s terrorist attack at Riverside complex, Nairobi, Kenya which claimed dozens of lives. The custodian of Kenyan football has also called on clubs, especially in the top two tier leagues, to stand in solidarity with the victims. Somali-based terror group, Al Shabaab, claimed responsibility for the despicable and immoral act. “Football Kenya Federation strongly condemns the heinous act that occurred on 14 Riverside Drive on Tuesday, January 15, 2019,” the FKF said in a statement. Read: Dusit D2 Attack – Football Family Mourns Ardent Lover And Supporter ‘Odu Cobra’ “Moreover, we take this…

Gor Mahia registered their biggest win of the season, hammering Mt. Kenya United 4-1 in the Kenyan Premier League on Wednesday. Ugandan import Erisa Ssekisambu was the toast of the evening for the coach Hassan Oktay’s charges, scoring his maiden hat-trick to announce his arrival on the KPL scene. Legendary former Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech was also on the mark for his second goal since his big return to the Kenya’s topflight in 15 years. The victory sees the defending champions move to fourth place in the log standings on 13 points – four off leaders Mathare United. Erisa,…

Football family in Kenya is mourning the passing on of ardent lover and supporter of the game James Oduor popularly known as Odu Cobra. He lost his life in the Tuesday’s deadly terror attack at Riverside complex in Nairobi where he worked, close friends have confirmed. “Fare thee well my friend. Your good spirit will live on in football. You did your part. We shall do ours and remember you,” Tweeted Football Kenya Federation president, Nick Mwendwa. James sent a distress tweet at around the time the attacks begun 3 pm, trying to confirm from outside what was happening at…