Author: Bonface Osano

AFC Leopards survived a scare to edge out a stubborn Mwatate United 2-1 to sail through to the quarter-finals of the SportPesa Shield. Gor Mahia on the other hand eased past Posta Rangers 3-1 to make the round of eight of the Kenya’s oldest cup competition. Both ties were staged at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani on Wednesday. Mwatate took a shock lead through John Musyoka in the 8th minute and Ingwe had to wait for second half substitute Eugene Mukangula to restore order. Ezekiel Odera rescued the coach Rodolfo Rapata’s side from an imminent penalty shotout with the…

Japanese top division league, J-1, has amended a section of its rules to allow Vissel Kobe’s new signing, Andres Iniesta to wear his favorite no. 8 shirt. The League prohibits change of jersey numbers mid season but, this will change with the coming of the former Barcelona man and Fernando Torres from Atletico Madrid. Vissel Kobe’s Hirokota Mita will now wear no. 7 as the 33-year old use no. 8. Elsewhere in Sagan Tosu, the arrival of Torres will see striker Chosu Dong-geon use no. 19 to pave way for the El Nino’s favourite no. 9. Do you have a…

Gor Mahia manager Dylan Kerr has been named the Kenyan Premier League coach for the month for June. Kerr was a unanimous pick for the June gong after guiding his charges to five wins in five outings in the month. He was nominated alongside Sofapaka’s John Baraza. The Malta-born Englishman was thankful for the surprise award and heaped praises on his technical bench and players for the good run. “Honestly when I came here I did not know that it was me getting this award. I have to say thank you to the technical staff who have been amazing during…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles Chief Coach Yusuf Salisu was nabbed by dreaded Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas receiving a $1000 bribe to influence his team selection for the CHAN 2018. Anas and his undercover crew posed as football agents and videotaped Salisu in September 2017 accepting the bribe. They wanted him to draft two players who had previously played for the national into the squad that was Morocco bound for the tournament in January 2018. In return they pledged to pay him 15% of sign on fee if the players secured professional contracts in future. Salifu who earns $8,345 monthly is one…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has frozen Gor Mahia’s accounts at Development Bank over tax arrears amounting to Kshs129 million. The taxmen are now targeting the club’s sources of income and want any earning channeled straight to them to settle the amount. Despite having a shirt sponsor, K’Ogalo’s other sources of income like merchandizing and membership are still largely ignored and the club often operates on the edge financially. Gor are among the few clubs in KPL that can rely on gate takings to augment their earnings but, with dwindling numbers in the stands, the revenue stream is not dependable. In…

Mesut Ozil street in Northern Turkey has undergone transformation in solidarity with the Arsenal man after his decision to quit German national team continue to spur worldwide debate on racism subjected to immigrant populations. The street is located in Devrek district of the Black Sea, Zonguldak, Turkey, which is the ancestral home of the German playmaker. The billboard that had the 29-year old in a German shirt has been pulled down and replaced with a new one where he holds the Gunner’s shirt next to Turkey president, Edrogan. The former Real Madrid star who was born and bred in Germany…

Kenya Premier League top scorer Elvis “Machapo” Rupia has signed for Zambian Super League side Power Dynamos from Nzoia Sugar FC on a “long term” contract. He becomes the tenth Kenyan player to enter Zambia’s topflight after Musa Mohammed, a defender, who was recently unveiled at Powers’ arch rivals Nkana FC. The deal is reportedly worth Kshs1.5 million. Rupia, formerly of Nakuru All Stars in the National Super League, had a superb season in the KPL, banging in 15 goals in 23 games. Read: Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah Holidaying In Maldives After World Cup (Photos) His departure throws wide open the golden…

Clement Sanga has quit as assistant chairman of Yanga SC alleging threats to his life by a section of club members following the team’s recent poor form. Sanga’s decision follows Charles Boniface Mkwasa’s resignation last Wednesday as secretary general claiming poor health as the club’s management woes deepened. “I have officially resigned as Yanga assistant chairman after fans threatened to attack me at home with machetes,” Sanga sensationally claimed during a presser on Monday. Pressure has been mounting on him to vacate office after Yanga lost 4-0 to Kenyan giants Gor Mahia in last Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup match. Yanga…

The 83rd Mashemeji Derby on Sunday at the Kasarani Stadium managed to raise Ksh3.9 million from gate takings according to official figures released by the home team AFC Leopards. In total 18,977 fans paid to watch the biggest rivalry in the Kenyan Premier league in which Gor Mahia edged out their nemesis 2-1 to affirm their authority in the highly anticipated tie. 385 fans bought VIP tickets that were going for Ksh500 to raise a total of Ksh192,500. Read: Gor Edge Out AFC In The 83rd Mashemeji Derby While majority fans (18,592) bought the relatively cheaper “Russia” tickets that were…

Chelsea is set to make adjustments to make their new manager, Maurizio Sarri comfortable at the club. Among these adjustments is provision of space for the ‘chain-smoking’ Italian tactician to smoke on match day. Sources close to the former Napoli boss say that he can smoke at least three cigarettes in an hour and this habit cannot be changed. The club is determined to make means possible for him to fit. In Serie A, Sarri was used to smoking in the stadium but the laws in the UK are different. Do you have a story you want told? Do you…

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has attacked scathingly Arsenal star Mesut Ozil following his decision to retire from international football saying he played ‘dirt’ for years. The German international announced his decision to quit international duties and accused German FA (DFB) of racism on Sunday evening. The 29-year old, born in German of Turkish parents won the World Cup with Germany in 2014 after making his debut in 2009 and has been voted German Player of the Year on five occasions. However, his decision did not sit well with Uli Hoeness who has slammed him with verbal attacks. “I’m glad…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has criticized his side after yet another draw in their US tour against San Jose Earthquakes by saying that they are not a team. The match played on Sunday evening saw the Red Devils register its second consecutive draw in 0-0 end result. In an interview with MUTV, the Portuguese tactician said, “We are not a team. We’re a group of players from different teams.” Most of the regular players are out on holiday after a busy World Cup schedule in Russia and Mourinho had mostly U23, U18 and some players from loan at his…

Homeboyz are the 2018 champions of the Prinsloo 7s after beating Mwamba 19-12 in the final at Nakuru Athletics Club on Sunday. Meanwhile, Impala Saracens overpowered last year’s champions KCB 12-10 to bag bronze in the first leg of the national sevens circuit. Bush Mwale drew the first blood for Homeboyz with Michael Wanjala converting successfully before Alvin Otieno doubled the lead with another Wanjala conversion for a 14-0 lead. Daniel Taabu pulled one back for Mwamba but, Mark Wandeto extended Homeboyz’s lead with the third try. Joel Izuga’s converted try was not enough for Mwamba to bounce back as…

Gor Mahia edged out their arch rivals AFC Leopards 2-1 in a KPL match played at the Kasarani Stadium to keep the Mashemeji Derby bragging rights. Two goals from Rwandan Jacques Tuyisenge and George “Blackberry” Odhiambo in each half preserved K’Ogalo’s unbeaten run in the topflight which now stands at 20 matches. Leopards’ lone strike was delivered by Whyvonne Isuza in a spectacular fashion at the tail end of the first half. The three points take Gor’s tally to 52 at the top of the KPL table, 12 clear of second placed Sofapaka and 13 off Leopards who remain 5th.…

Ireland beat Kenya 24-14 in the 2018 Rugby World Cup Sevens challenge trophy quarter-finals on Sunday to deepen their woes. On Saturday, the Shajaa were bundled out of the main cup after letting go a 26-0 lead to lose to Scotland 26-31 in the round of 16. Their only win thus far at the global showpiece came against Tonga whom they edged out 19-7 in the pre-qualifiers. Following the back to back loses Kenya drop to challenge 13/16 placing match where they will face Samoa at 8.28pm Kenyan time. Meanwhile Ireland, who are a non-core team at the HSBC World…