Author: Bonface Osano

Mathare United have signed Ugandan goalkeeper Allan Owiny “on a short term deal,” the club has announced. Owiny is a familiar face in the Kenyan Premier League and last played for relegated Thika United. At the Slum Boys, the former Muhoroni Youth custodian joins a department that also has David Okello as well as the youthful duo of Job Ochieng’ and Emmanuel Otieno. Read: Hassan Oktay Set To Replace Dylan Kerr As New Gor Mahia Coach Owiny has also featured for Sony Sugar and Thika United in the Kenya’s topflight. Do you have a story you want told? Do you know…

The promised renovation of Kisumu’s Moi Stadium which will cost Ksh100 million is set to begin “soon.” Meanwhile, the county government of Kisumu has hastened the final phase of relocation of the Kachock Dumpsite. Speaking to Kahawa Tungu, Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o mouth piece Eddy Illah confirmed the money for the renovation work was budgeted for in the present financial year. “The renovation of the stadium has been budgeted for in the current budget and work is commencing very soon,” said Illah. “Meanwhile the dumpsite (Kachock) is going down at an alarming rate and upon completion, FIFA and the national…

St George FC of Ethiopia have parted ways with former AFC Leopards striker Alex Orotomal for alleged non performance. The lanky Nigerian joined the legendary Ethiopian club in a move which fetched Leopards Ksh 1.5 million but failed to prove himself within the short period he was with the Horsemen, according to sources. The club had also warned him for unbecoming behavior, according reports from the country. Read: Kenyan Premier League 2018-19 Season Kicks-off With No Color Leopards signed Orotomal mid last season from Rwandan side Sunrise FC where he had established himself, scoring ten goals in the Rwandan league that…

Black Stars’ David Accam wedded Black Queens Florence Dadson in an all international strikers’ traditional union Thursday morning in Ghana. Accam, who plies his trade in the US, became the first Ghanaian footballer to marry his fellow female professional after tying the knot with his long-time girlfriend in Cape Coast. The invite-only event was witnessed by relatives and friends of the two love birds. Dadson, who plays for the Gulf Coast Texans in the United States, has represented Ghana at every level of the national team. According to sources, a church wedding will take place in March. Do you have…

El Hadji Diouf visit to Uganda this Friday has been iced after the former Teranga Lions forward was handed a late presidential assignment. Diouf was scheduled to take part in a football exhibition match to mark musician Eddie Kenzo’s 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry in Kampala. But the ex-Liverpool man informed the organizers that he had been given a late appointment to coordinate the forthcoming CAF Awards to be held in Dakar new week. “We are sorry to announce that the charity game between Eddie Kenzo Select/Wakiso Giants and the Fufa President XI that was part of the celebrations…

Manchester City edged out Liverpool 2-1 to end their 20-game unbeaten run in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium Thursday night. Sergio Aguero’s opener was cancelled out by Roberto Firmino’s second-half equaliser, but Leroy Sane struck to clinch victory for the hosts. Despite the unexpected set back the Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp put up a brave face, saying there is no cause for alarm in the title race. “We are still in a pretty good position so it’s all fine for us. Not in the moment, it feels really bad, but it’s only the moment,” said the German gaffer. Liverpool…

Divock Origi’s Liverpool jersey fetched Ksh26,000 (about UKP 223) in an online auction meant to support a charity work. The number 27 jersey worn by the 23-year-old striker and signed by among others Naby Keita, Virgil Van Dijk and James Milner was donated to Johanna Omollo Foundation. The proceeds were donated in support of Chloe Awino’s school fees. Awino, who pledged that “I will never let you down,” took part in Johanna Omollo Foundation football tournament. Also on auction was Arnold Origi’s goalkeeper shirt and gloves, which he wore during Lillestrome SK’s victory in the 2017 Norwegian Cup final, signed…

Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia leads nominations for men’s team of the year for 2018 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA). The 15th edition of the annual awards will take place in Mombasa County on January 11 for the first time outside the capital Nairobi. Gor, who defended the top flight league title to win their 17th KPL trophy, will battle it out with the national men’s football team Harambee Stars, Davis Cup Tennis team, KANBIS Cricket Sports Club and the Kenya Deaf Handball team in the men’s category. To make the shortlist of top five, K’Ogalo retained…

Arsenal are believed to be unwilling to spend any cash in the January transfer window despite the squad needing bolstering in the defense. Head coach, Unai Emery has been blocked from recalling loanees, Calum Chambers from Fulham and Reiss Nelson from Hoffenheim. According to reports, Chambers, who could have added more depth to the ever leaking Gunners’ defense cannot be recalled before the season ends, unless the club is ready to part ways with some cash. The 23-year old center back has played 8 games for the Craven Cottage based side but do not have a recall option in his…

Manchester United sweat to beat Newcastle United 2-0 in the Premier League at St. James Park Wednesday night. Second half substitute Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock in the 64th minute with his first piece of action before Marcus Rashford doubled the lead from a deadly counter attack in the 80th to guarantee the win. It was the second time in two games that Lukaku came off the bench to score. “You have to be ready as a sub, that’s what the manager asks of me. I knew that the goalkeeper might fumble it, you have to gamble,” the Belgian said.…

Chelsea boss, Maurizio Sarri has said that the club is unlikely to sign a striker in the January transfer window. The Blues have been struggling up front this season with their lead strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud scoring just six goals in the league. The Italian tactician has used Belgian play-maker, Eden Hazard as the main man up front. With the limping off of Giroud in a 0-1 slim victory to Crystal Palace, it was expected that the management would reconsider making changes in their attacking department. Read: Dennis Oliech Trains With Gor Mahia For The First Time The club…

Dennis Oliech has signed a two-year contract to join Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia, the club has confirmed. The Menace, as the former Harambee Stars captain is famously known, has officially made a return to active for the first time in two years. The all time Harambee Stars top scorer is returning to the local scene since leaving Mathare United 15 years ago for professional football abroad. Read: Dennis Oliech’s Move To South Africa’s Free States Stars Aborted Oliech, who has been training with K’Ogalo since last week, will pocket Ksh3 million sign on fee and a monthly salary of…

Chelsea midfielder, Francesc Fabregas could move to AS Monaco in January after losing a starting role with the Premier League giants. The 31-year old Spaniard has been offered a leaf-line with League One giants, AS Monaco, currently managed by Fabregas’ former captain and team mate at Arsenal, Thierry Henry. Fabregas, who also skippered the Gunners before sealing a dream move to La Liga Santander’s Barcelona, has played 499 games in the English Premier League and could make it to half a millennium when the Blues face off with Southampton at Stamford Bridge tonight. Read: We Haven’t Been Lucky In Front Of…

Floyd Mayweather knocked-out Japanese opponent Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition match in Tokyo to pocket Ksh900 million in minutes. The 41-year-old American floored 20-year-old Nasukawa three times inside the opening round, prompting Nasukawa’s corner to throw the towel in. Floyd “The Money” Mayweather consoled t he rookie, who sobbed uncontrollablly, while assuring that he hasn’t come out of retirement. “I want to say thank you to Tenshin. This don’t go on our record. We are both still undefeated,” Floyd said. “He is a great champion and a great fighter. I am still retired, I don’t look to come back to…

Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly was voted as Senegal’s best player (Golden Lion) for the year 2018 ahead of Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Youssouf Sabaly of Bordeaux. The 27-year-old, who is a prime transfer target for Manchester United, according to sources, garnered 41% of the vote with Mane, who is the Senegal’s skipper, coming second with 26% while Sabaly managed 12%. “I am very honored and very happy for this title! Those who know me know how important it is for me to wear this jersey,” said Koulibaly. All the three players were instrumental in the Teranga Lions’ qualification and participation…