Author: Bonface Osano

Sports personalities have rallied behind Kenya, offering prayers and support following Tuesday’s terror attack at Dusit complex in Westlands, Nairobi. Somali armed group, Al-Shabab, claimed responsibility for the attack that has injured many and left others dead, according to reports. Harambee Stars skipper and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama said “Praying for everyone affected by the Riverside Attack in Nairobi.” His Taifa Stars (Tanzania) equal Mbwana Samatta who plays as a striker for Belgian side KRC Genk tweeted in Kiswahili, condemning the incident. “Poleni Wanakenya, poleni waathirika na wote waliopotelewa sis sote tunalaani tukio hilo,” the former TP Mazembe player…

Arsenal keeper Petr Čech is set to retire at the end of the season. The 36-year-old joined Arsenal in June 2015 from the club’s London rivals Chelsea, where he spent 11 years. “Having played 15 years in the Premier League and won every single trophy possible, I feel like I have achieved everything I set out to achieve,” said the ex-Czech Republic international. “I will continue to work hard at Arsenal to hopefully win one more trophy this season.” Cech’s career was in doubt in October 2006 when he required surgery for a skull fracture after a collision with Reading’s…

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has slapped Gor Mahia with a Ksh1 million fine and banned two of its players over indiscipline. Skipper Harun Shakava and defender Joash Onyango have been handed two-match bans each. The decisions were taken on Monday by the CAF Disciplinary Board. Shakava was found guilty of retaliating against Lobi Stars goalkeeper, who allegedly slapped him during their Champions League match away in Enugu, Nigeria. Read: Man City Dismiss Wolves To Keep Pressure On Liverpool Joash on the other hand badmouthed South African referee who was in charge of the ill tempered which saw six K’Ogalo players…

Sofapaka have sacked coach Melis Medo seven matches into the new Kenyan Premier League season over poor performance. The American has managed just one win, two loses and four draws and according to the club’s president Elly Kalekwa, the coach has not met his targets. “Yes, Melis has resigned, he is no longer our coach,” Kalekwa confirmed to Goal. “We have our targets here and maybe after initial struggles, the coach has decided to leave. As it is, John Baraza will take over as caretaker coach until we find a coach, who will replace Medo.” Read: AFC Leopards Confirm Marko Vesiljevic…

Harambee Stars international Humphrey Mieno has sealed a two-year move to Ethiopian Premier League giants St. George FC. The 29-year-old joins the Horsemen from Kenyan champions Gor Mahia where he has been since December 2017. Mieno has not featured for K’Ogalo recently with coach Hassan Oktay preferring Lawrence Juma in his position. Speaking to Kahawa Tungu sports desk two weeks ago, Oktay said he had given the player time to settle. Read: Fabregas Edges Closer To Reuniting With Thierry Henry At Monaco Mieno, however, continued to train with the rest of the squad as his agent worked on the transfer. Gor…

Manchester City brushed off ten-man Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in the Premier League on Monday night to keep pressure on log leaders Liverpool. Gabriel Jesus hit a brace, scoring in the 10th and 39th minutes with Coady sealing the victory with the third in the 78th minute. The Citizens remain second in the title race on 53 points – four off leaders Liverpool, who face Crystal Palace on Saturday at Anfield. City’s boss Pep Guardiola has urged his players to focus on winning their matches and not concentrate on the Reds games calendar. “I said to the players, ‘don’t watch the…

Latest photos of former boxing queen Conjestina Achieng have emerged since checking in for rehabilitation late last year. Conje, as she was fondly known during her heydays was rescued from her ancestral home in Siaya by Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, who paid for his treatment at Aden Rehabilitation Center – Nairobi. The 41-year old’s family alongside members of the Nairobi County Sports Board led by WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Fatuma Zarika paid her a visit on Sunday. Also at the same facility is former two-time All Africa Games light flyweight gold medalist Suleiman Bilali. Read: Victor Wanyama Out As Tottenham Hotspur…

Ten years at United changed a skilled winger into a right back, Antonio Valencia’s future at United is uncertain. The year is 2009, Wigan Athletic’s winger, Antonio Valencia joins Manchester United on £16m deal having impressed long term admirer, Sir Alex Ferguson. The year is now 2019, 33-year old Ecuadorian is on his tenth year at Old Trafford with his contract set to run out by summer. The hierarchy at Carrington have not made any plans to extend his stay, and now the South American star who has morphed from a winger into a right back is on his way…

There are growing fears that Daniel Levy might not permit Mauricio Pochettino to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Manchester United according to Telegraph. The 46-year old has been Ed Woodward’s focus to succeed on loan Norwegian coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a permanent boss at Old Trafford but this appears highly unlikely. Thus, the Red Devils’ hierarchy have added former Middlesbrough star, ex-England international and now Three Lion’s coach Gareth Southgate to the shortlist. Read: Pogba’s Dance Celebrations Means Disrespect To Opponent, Says Ex-Chelsea Man Claude Makelele The Englishman has had an impressive run with the national team, bringing new players and…

Harambee Stars international Jesse Were hit a brace as Zesco United steamrolled Kaizer Chiefs 3-1 in CAF Confederation Cup playoffs round first leg match at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola – Zambia on Sunday. King Jesse, as the former Mathare United and Tusker FC striker is referred to in Zambia, was in his usual ruthless mood before the home crowd and put Chiefs on the sword. He fired in the second goal for the “Zega Mambo” from the spot at the half hour mark after homeboy Raphael Kambole had given them the lead five minutes earlier. The visitors from South…

Gor Mahia edged out New Stars de Douala 2-1 in CAF Confederation Cup playoffs round first leg match at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. K’Ogalo went ahead in the 41st minute through Lawrence Juma but Benjamin Bechem scored the equalizer for the visitors in the 72nd minute. Read:Ksh55 Million At Stake As Gor Mahia Take On Nigeria’s Lobi Stars Rwandan striker Jacques Tuyisenge restored the lead with a powerful header from Ugandan defender Shafik Batambuze assist in the 87th minute. The Kenyan champions head to Limbe, Cameroon for the return leg match next week and will need at least a…

Harambee Stars left back Abud Omar has joined Romanian side Sepsi OSK on a six-month deal from Belgian top league side Cercle Brugge. The 26-year-old was released by Brugge recently after about six months with the Belgian outfit. Omar has reportedly joined his new home for a training camp in Turkey. While in Turkey, the team is scheduled to play a series of friendlies starting with Sivasspor today. Read: Dennis Oliech “The Menace” Eyeing Big Return To The KPL Sepsi is currently fourth in Liga 1 with 23 points from 21 matches. Omar has been a cog in Harambee Stars’…

Gor Mahia face New Stars de Douala in the Caf Confederation Cup playoffs round first leg at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. After failing to reach the group stage of the more lucrative CAF Champions League for the second year running, K’Ogalo will be seeking to redeem themselves in the less glamorous Confederation Cup when they meet the Central Africans this evening. Gor Mahia’s painfully exited the Champions League on away goal’s rule after drawing with Lobi Stars of Nigeria 3-3 on aggregate. Despite winning the first leg of the tie 3-1 at home, the away goal they conceded returned…

UK sports apparel company Umbro has announced partnering Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards. Under the deal, Umbro will be the exclusive global technical partner of the Leopards, supplying the playing squad with excellent competition, training and off field apparel. The Leopards’ technical and management staff will also be supplied with branded apparel, equipment, and luggage with Ingwe products available for fans to purchase. “We feel AFC Leopards is the perfect club to partner with for our first deal in Kenya. It goes without saying that we are excited to be associated with a club that has had so much…

Cesc Fabregas has confirmed Monaco move for the next 3.5 years and he “cannot wait to start this new challenge,” the former Chelsea midfielder said. “Wow. I’m honored to announce that I will be starting an exciting journey with this wonderfully historic club. Monaco will be my next home for the next 3.5 years and I cannot wait to start this new challenge,” the Spaniard Tweeted. The 31 year old’s switch to the French Ligue 1 club brings the curtain down on his four-and-a-half year Chelsea career, a period in which he won four major trophies, including two Premier League…