Author: Bonface Osano

Juan Quintero’s stunning extra-time strike helped River Plate come from a goal down to record a historic victory over 10-man Boca Juniors in Madrid and win the Copa Libertadores. Quintero scored in the 109th minute of the second leg before team-mate Gonzalo Martinez wrapped up a 3-1 victory on the night for River – and a 5-3 win on aggregate. Martinez ran the ball into an empty net with the last kick of the game after Boca keeper Esteban Andrada had been caught upfield at a corner. That ended a dramatic extra-time period, which had started with the sending-off of…

AFC Leopards coach Nikola Kavazovic is proud of the team’s performance in their KPL season opener against Kariobangi Sharks on Sunday. Leopards rallied to hold the SportPesa Shield winners 1-1 at the Machakos’ Kenyatta Stadium. Harrison Mwendwa scored for Sharks while skipper Robinson Kamura converted from the spot to level. Overall, Ingwe had better statistics and could have picked maximum points if not for missed chances. Read: ‘My Boys Played Well’ Buoyant Leopards’ Gaffer Rodolfo Zapata Declares After Devouring Nakumatt FC “I’m proud of my friend and colleague Marko Vasiljevic and players. Full ball and game control. Respect to opponent’s coach…

Kenya’s Shujaa finished 13th in the Cape Town 7s to pick three points. In total the team has collected four points from the first two legs of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens serious. Shujaa bagged their first Cape Town 7s win with a well worked 31-19 victory against Zimbabwe in the 13th place semifinal. They then beat Wales 33-26 to finish 13th in the final. In Dubai, the inaugural leg last weekend, Shujaa only managed a single point. The team’s dismal performance has angered many fans who have questioned how the Kenya Rugby Union has been managing the national pride.…

Bongo music star Ali Kiba made his Tanzanian Premier League debut for Coastal Union in a 1-1 draw against Mbeya City at Mkwakwan Stadium, Tanga Sunday. Kiba who started the match, assisted Ayoub Lyangaa’s opener for a slim 1-0 lead at half time. However, the visitors managed to restore parity in the second half as the game ended 1-1. Kiba, who’s famed for his music prowess, penned a contract to play selected games for Coastal Union. Read: Ex-AFC Leopards Defender Jonas Nahimana Ditches Football For Music The musician, who plays as a forward, has harbored a dream of playing football professionally…

Harambee Stars head coach Sebastien Migne has threatened to quit for the second time over nonpayment. For three months now, the Frenchman has not earned his salary of Ksh1.5 million per month. The development comes days after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the national team’s qualification for the 2019 AFCON. The former Congo Brazzaville U-23 coach told Nation Sport that “I’ve not received my salary for the past three months but whenever I read the newspaper, everyone is talking of winning AFCON.” “I don’t speak about victory. The first stage is bringing all stakeholders on board. I you…

With three goals to his name and MOTM performance against Bournemouth Saturday, Mohammed Salah did the unexpected during his interview with Sky Sports. The Egyptian surrendered his MOTM Award to James Milner who made his 500th premier league appearance. Read: King Kaka’s ‘Dudaing’ Hit Played During NBA Game (Video) “No, 500 games, I have to congratulate him (Milner) for his amazing career,” said Salah as he gave the English star the man of the match award initially given to him. Cook scored an own goal to add to the Salah’s three as the Reds comfortably won 4-0 away to Bournemouth. Do…

Kenya’s Shujaa lost their opening Pool “C” match of the Cape Town Sevens at 29-12, to England. Dan Norton claimed a hat-trick of tries for England while Phil Burgess had one. Kenya replied through Cyprian Kuto and Leonard Mugaisi whose try was unconverted. Kenya will next face Fiji at 3.20pm before closing their group campaign against France at 6.41pm. Read: Dwindling Fortunes? Why SportPesa Wants To Enlist In The Nairobi Stock Exchange Market Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive story you would like us to get our hands on? Email your news TIPS…

The Kenyan Premier League 2018-19 season kicks-off across the country on Saturday with zero fanfare. Four matches will be on the cards with the highlight of day being a clash between Bandari and defending champions Gor Mahia in Mombasa. Disappointingly, none of the matches will be aired live on television or online as the league is yet to secure a broadcast sponsor. Bandari finished second last season behind Gor Mahia and have vowed to wrestle the title from K’Ogalo for their maiden KPL glory this season. It will not escape Gor Mahia fans thoughts that it was the Dockers, who…

Kevin “Ade” Omondi has penned a two-year contract to join Tusker FC ahead of the new KPL season kick-off this weekend. The creative midfielder, who has been training with the Brewers for sometime now, was previously with Kenyan champions Gor Mahia. Ade expressed readiness to take up the new challenge. “This is a new challenge and I am ready for it. Its going to be easy since Tusker has good players and am going to add quality to the team. Looking forward to a great season,” the said after being officially unveiled Friday. Tusker, whose coach, Roberto Matano was recently…

Vihiga United have continued to restructure their squad ahead of the new KPL season and have dropped ten players including veteran midfielder Charles Okwemba. Goalkeeper Barnabas Tiema, formerly of AFC Leopards has also made the list of those who have left the club. The club has also announced parting ways with Edward Manoah, who was the technical director. “We wish them the very best in their endeavours elsewhere,” the club said. Meanwhile, Vihiga have roped in six new signings to bolster the squad ahead of their second KPL campaign. They include experienced left full back Collins Kisuya, utility defender Smith…

AFC Leopards coach Nikola Kavazovic has cleared the air further, tweeting a photo confirming that he’s home in Belgrade – Serbia with family. Grapevine has been rife that the gaffer, who left the country over the weekend, is negotiating for a possible move to South Africa’s Free States Stars after reportedly disagreeing with Leopards’ management. When he left the country, Leopards gave a statement to the effect that the coach had asked for sometime away to attend to family matters. Read: AFC Leopards Nigerian Striker Alex Orotumal Headed Out “Not Asia, not Africa, but Belgrade, Serbia. Not football, but family,” the…

Gor Mahia have parted ways with right full back/winger Innocent Wafula after failing to show up for contract negotiations. Wafula’s current contract is ending in January next year but the Ugandan is yet to report for fresh talks, the club’s CEO, Lordvick Aduda, has said. “Wafula is free to join a club of his choice. His contract will end in January and now that he is not available to negotiate for extension, we have no option. We don’t have time to follow a player all the way to Busia. He should be the one keen to extend his stay that…

Deputy President William Ruto is yet to honor the Ksh50 million pledge to the Harambee Stars for AFCON qualification. Football Kenya Federation honcho Nick Mwendwa is however upbeat that the money will be paid so that the players can be paid their bonuses. “My feeling is that the government is up for it, they will pay the boys the Sh50 million. We are waiting for the Sports ministry and the DP give us further details,” Nick told the Star. Harambee Stars are through to the continental championship for the first time in 15 years with the Confederation of African Football…

Chelsea’s star Eden Hazard has reportedly agreed a dream move to Spanish giants Real Madrid. The 27-year old Belgian whose current contract ends in 2020 admitted earlier this year that it has always been a dream of his to play for the Los Blancos. The Blues are said to be willing to break the bank and make him the club’s all-time top earner to keep him at Stamford Bridge. Read: KPL Transfers – USM Alger Courting Gor Mahia’s Francis Kahata But if push comes to shove and they can’t hold on to him anymore, then Chelsea will reportedly take nothing short…

Technical University of Kenya student Sasha Mongeli has been named the sports personality of the month for October 2018. Mongeli beat Equity Hawks player Belinda Okoth, tennis sensation Angela Okuyoti and Abraham Kiptum for the accolade. The 21-year-old student at Technical University of Kenya attained the higher Women Fide Master (WFM) title during the World Chess Olympiad held in Batumi, Georgia between September 28- October 6. It was her debut at the biennial event and she achieved the feat with two rounds to score. Her score of eight wins out of nine games was one of the best in the…