Author: Bonface Osano

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is furious at Anthony Martial for not returning in time to join the team in the US tour. The French winger left the camp last week to witness the birth of his second child and is yet to rejoin the team, something that has not been going well with the manager. ‘He has the baby and after the baby is born- beautiful baby, and we thank God- he should be here and he is not here,’ said the Portuguese tactician in a presser. This is after the 1-4 defeat to premier league rivals, Liverpool in…

Gor Mahia beat Yanga 3-2 in the Caf Confederation Cup Group D match at National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam Sunday to move closer to a historic quarter-finals berth. George “Blackberry” Odhiambo, Jacques Tuyisenge and skipper Harun Shakava were on the mark for K’Ogalo in the match they bossed from start to finish. Deus Kaseke and Raphael Loth gave some hope to the home crowd with opportunistic strikes but it was not enough to deny Gor their first win on the road after winning the first leg 4-0 in Nairobi two weeks ago. Gor are now top of the group on…

Gor Mahia take on Tanzania’s Yanga SC in the Caf Confederation Cup match day 4, Group D, return match at National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam Sunday with eyes firmly fix on making the quarter-finals. K’Ogalo emphatically won the first leg 4-0 in Nairobi ten days back and a double over the Jangwani boys will secure them history as the first Kenyan side to reach the round of eight of the continental championship. It will also dash any hopes of the troubled Tanzanian giants of reaching the knockout stage. But it would not the first time the record Kenyan champions would…

Three teams, Etoile du Sahel, Esperance de Tunis and TP Mazembe, sailed through to the quarter-finals of the Caf Champions League at the end of match day 4 on Saturday. Etoile du Sahel made it out of Group D following a 2-0 win over minnows Mbabane Swallows of Swaziland. The 2007 champions top the group on 10 points, five clear of Premiero De Agosto heading into match day 5 in August. Another Tunisian side Esperance de Tunis edged out KCCA of Uganda 1-0 to book a slot in the round of eight. The three points took their tally to 10…

Telkom Kenya has penned a Sh. 4.2 million deal with the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) to become the official “telecommunications partner” of the ongoing 20th National Rugby Sevens Circuit. KRU unveiled Stanbic Bank as the title sponsor of the popular six-legged circuit in a one-year renewable contract worth Sh. 9m on Monday last week. This new partnership is a continuation of Telkom’s long-term support for sport, notably Hockey and Athletics in the last 20 years. “We are excited by the entrance of Telkom as a sponsor for this year’s National Sevens Rugby circuit. With corporate sponsorships like Telkom’s guaranteeing the…

Former Manchester City and England manager Sven Goran Eriksson has been appointed as the new coach Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions on a two-year deal. The 70-year-old Swedish gaffer succeeds Belgian Hugo Broos, who was shown the door last year despite winning the 2017 Gabon AFCON. Broos was sacked for failing to qualify Cameroon for the 2018 Russia and for refusal to take up residence in Cameroon. Sven is returning to Africa for the second time since guiding Cote d’Ivoire at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa where they failed to make the round of 16. The Elephants drew 0-0 with…

Senegal Football Federation (SFF) has extended coach Alliou Cisse’s contract by one year despite the Teranga Lions being tossed out of the 2018 Russia World Cup at the group stage. Cisse has been given a new target of reaching 2019 Cameroon AFCON final with the team. By returning Senegal to the World Cup for the second time in Russia, SFF felt that the 42-year-old had passed the first test and deserved to stay. “In the assessment of his contract, we feel he achieved his initial goa; of qualifying the team for the World Cup,” the organization’s boss Augustin Senghor told…

The second leg of the national rugby sevens circuit, Sepetuka Sevens, heads to Eldoret town this weekend. All eyes will be on circuit leaders Homeboyz, who clinched Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru last weekend. They will be aiming for back to back glory and to wrestle the Sepetuka crown from defending champions Kabras Sugar. The Deejays will be up against the hosts, Impala Saracens, KCB, Kenya Harlequin, Menengai Oilers, Top Fry Nakuru and Stanbic Mwamba for the gong. Below is the Sepetuka sevens schedule; TIME POOL FIXTURE RESULT 930 C Top Fry Nakuru v Catholic Monks 950 C Resolution Impala Saracens…

IAAF has granted Kenya’s capital city Nairobi the hosting rights for the 2020 World U20 Athletics Championships. Nairobi’s candidacy was formally endorsed the athletics global body’s council in Buenos Aires on Friday. The event is scheduled for July 7-12, 2020. By hosting an outstanding final edition of the IAAF World U18 Championships last year, Nairobi demonstrated its readiness to take the next step as a championship host. Crowds of up to 60,000 attended the U18 Championships at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, creating an exciting atmosphere for the young athletes who had gathered from around the globe, and those attending…

Rwanda and Gor Mahia striker Jacques Tuyisenge has been crowned the Kenyan Premier League player of the month for June. The 27-year-old, who scored goals in the month, brushed aside his compatriot Francis Kahata to bag the gong which comes with Kshs 100,000 prize money and 49’ LG TV. He also won his teammates Kshs 50,000. The former Police FC striker dedicated the award to them. “I’m so happy to have been recognized with this award. I have for a long time hoped to win it and it is great to finally get it. I dedicate it to my teammates…

Gatundu South Constituency Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has sponsored 100 Gor Mahia fans to go watch Sunday’s Confederation Cup tie against hosts Yanga SC at National Stadium, Dar Es Salaam. Fans, who are ready to make the long trip are required to assemble at City Stadium early morning Saturday with their travel documents. Kuria, a self-confessed K’Ogalo fan was present on Sunday alongside the club’s patron Hon. Raila Odinga as Gor mauled their arch rivals AFC Leopards in the Mashemeji Derby. In 2015 he flew to Dar to watch the team take on Azam FC in the final of…

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson on Thursday made a maiden public appearance since undergoing a brain hemorrhage surgery in May. I short video posted on social media, the 76-year-old thanked hospital staff for “great care” saying without it he would “not be sitting here today.” The Scot had emergency surgery on May 5 and was in intensive care for several days at Salford Royal Hospital. He thanked well-wishers “for the support you have me.” Read: NTV’s Linus Kaikai Allegedly Headed To Royal Media Services, Replacing CS Nominee Karoney His last public appearance was on April 29 when at Old…

Burkina Faso international striker Aristide Bance has accused Egypt and other North African countries of disrespecting and treating black skinned players like slaves. Bance plays for Egyptian Premier League outfit Al Masry, but is currently out with a long term injury sustained during a Champions League match against UD Songo. “Football is not slavery but over there, there is slavery in Egypt. It has to stop, I was a victim of that, I am talking about it and I will not fear,” the much traveled forward, who joined the Port Said-based side in mid last year said. “Foreign players normally…

Bongo music star Ali Kiba has penned a one-year-deal to play for Tanzanian Premier League newbies Coastal Union FC. Apart from music, the 31-year-old singer-songwriter, actor, producer and director is also famous for his love for the beautiful game. In the capital Dar Es Salaam, King Kiba, who plays as a striker, is known to be a supporter of record Tanzanian champions Yanga SC. The deal is believed to be  largely commercial and will see him play up-to 20 games in the 2018-19 TZ PL season. Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) new boss, Thomas Tuchel has decided to befriend night pub owners to prevent his players from frequenting the places. The former Borussia Dortmund coach wants his stars to remain fit and in match condition throughout the season. Most of Les Parisien stars are regular visitors to night clubs even when match day approaches. The 44-year old who replaced Unai Emery at the end of last season is keen to instill discipline and strictness in his unit as part of his blueprint for success. Do you have a story you want told? Do you know of a sensitive…