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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says it is too early to think about his side catching Premier League leaders Manchester City despite cutting the gap by mixing early class with late resilience to hold off Crystal Palace. A day after City dropped points for the first time since October, Klopp’s side were sharp and ruthless early on to take the game away from Palace at Selhurst Park. However, Liverpool laboured in the second half and Klopp said his side showed how “insanely good we can be and how bad as well”, as a controversial late penalty was needed to make the…

Tunisia upset 10-man Nigeria to set up a quarter-final tie against Burkina Faso at the Africa Cup of Nations. Youssef Msakni beat Super Eagles keeper Maduka Okoye with a long-range effort two minutes into the second half. Nigeria’s task was made harder when Alex Iwobi was sent off following a video assistant referee review. The West Africans were the only side to win all three group games in Cameroon, but were largely subdued against a Tunisia side hit by Covid-19. Read: Afcon: Ivory Coast Kick Defending Champions Algeria Out Nigeria forward Umar Sadiq fired across goal and wide in injury time…

Vihiga Queens FC and Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Milimu Shikangwa will travel to join a top Turkish Division side on Sunday. Shikangwa will travel to Turkey to join Fatih Karagümrük Sportif Faaliyetler San. Tic. A.S. “Jentrix will leave the country on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in the morning and land in Instabul, Turkey before midday. This is an additional opportunity to the continuous developing interests in our players accruing from our recent participation in the CAF WCL Zonal Qualifiers (CECAFA) and TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Champions League,” said the Club Executive. Read: Jentrix Shikangwa Shines As Vihiga Queens Clinch Ticket To Champions…

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says his “heart is absolutely fine” following medical examinations in London after being diagnosed with cardiac lesions at the Africa Cup of Nations. The 32-year-old recently returned to London from the Africa Cup of Nations after being diagnosed with heart lesions following a positive coronavirus test. Aubameyang posted on Instagram: “I came back to London to do some additional checks, and I’m very happy to say that my heart is absolutely fine and I’m completely healthy!! “Really appreciate all the messages over the last few days and I’m already back at it.” The Gunners said last…

Ivory Coast hammered Algeria 3-1 to advance to the round of sixteen of the ongoing Afcon in Cameroon on Thursday. Algeria, who were the defending champions, have exited the tournament without winning a single match in Group E. Heading into the crunch tie, all group members including Sierra Leone and Equatorial Guinea stood a chance of advancing with a win. Read: Kenya Men, Women Hockey Teams Make Afcon Semis The Ivorians started strongly scoring two goals through Franck Kessiè and Ibrahim Sangare in the first half. Nicolas Pepè stretched the lead further with the third goal in the second half before…

Manchester United have rejected Newcastle United’s loan bid for England attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard. Lingard, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is attracting interest from clubs as he struggles for game time under Ralf Rangnick. Manchester United are reluctant to loan the 29-year-old as it would effectively end his Old Trafford career. Read: Young Boys Stun Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man United Deals with Tottenham and West Ham have been dismissed as United feel that would strengthen a top-four rival. Newcastle, who are fighting relegation, are not in the same bracket but the Old Trafford club have nevertheless rejected their…

Kenya men and women’s senior national hockey teams have qualified for the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana. Despite shambolic logistics which saw the teams arrive in Ghana on game day with women’s team missing their opener against the hosts, both have registered impressive results so far. Read: Telkom Ends 30-year Sponsorship Deal For Hockey Team The ladies team opened their campaign in the second game with a deserved 3-0 win over Zambia before beating Namibia and Nigeria by identical 2-1 margins to make the round of four. The men’s side beat Namibia 4-1 before falling to South…

Gor Mahia teenage defender Frank Odhiambo has joined Swedish top tier side Djurgårdens IF Fotboll on a five-year deal. Frank, 19, has been a mainstay for K’Ogalo since breaking into the first team last year. It his the same year he earned his first cap for the Harambee against Mali in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Read: Gor Mahia Coach Mark Harrison Tests Positive For Coronavirus The former Bongonaya FC towering stopper follows in the footsteps of Harambee Stars skipper Michael Olunga, who got his breakthrough at Djurgården. “I heard about Djurgården 2016 when Michael Olunga traveled there from Kenya…

The FA are investigating an Arsenal player for potential betting breaches after bookmakers flagged an unusual amount of money placed on a bet. Bookmakers alerted the FA after spotting unusual betting patterns surrounding an Arsenal player receiving a yellow card in a Premier League game earlier this season. According to The Athletic, the betting surrounding the player, who they have not named, was ‘highly unusual’. Read: Popular Sports for Betting at Betting Shops In Africa The FA told The Athletic about the investigation: “The FA is aware of the matter in question and is looking into it.” The Athletic have decided…

Comoros are taking part in their first ever Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon at the 33rd edition in Cameroon. After two Group E loses to Morocco and Gabon, the Islanders pulled one of the greatest shocks of the tournament – beating favorites Ghana 2-3. Read: Afcon: Minnows Comoros Eliminate Ghana Ghana, four-time African champions, were effectively bundled out of the championship at the groups, a first in seven outings. The win was a huge milestone in the meteoric rise of the The coelacanths and was wildly celebrated in the streets of the capital Moroni. https://twitter.com/ahoworth97/status/1483731520946946055?t=7T9kR0gUaDPsYCzMbi8a7g&s=19 Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp…

Ghana have failed to qualify for the knockout round of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in sixteen years after losing 2-3 to minnows Comoros on Tuesday. Heading into the crunch Group E tie at Roumdé Adjia Stadium, Garoua, the Black Stars needed to win and pray Morocco beat Gabon for them to proceed, but nothing went their way. Read: Aubameyang Leaves Afcon After Scandal with Women The four-time African champions who played the better part of the game a man down after skipper Andrew Ayew was shown a red card in the first half for dangerous play…

Rwandan Salima Mukansanga on Tuesday made history as the first ever female referee to officiate at the Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon. Salima was in charge of a highly entertaining Group B fixture which ended 2-1 for Zimbabwe against Guinea in Yaounde, Cameroon. “I have nothing to say but thank Rwandans. It’s a big privilege [to be here],” she said in a brief interview before being overcome by emotions. https://twitter.com/TimesSportRW/status/1483525066600108035?t=6Pwm8ZjHyPiBaCN1DEvbog&s=19 On Monday, a Confederation of African Football (CAF) statement said she would handle the match with two female assistant referees, Carine Atemzabong of Cameroon and Fatiha Jermoumi of Morocco. However,…

Harambee Starlets are hunting for a head coach ahead of a crucial Awcon qualifier against Uganda in a month’s time. Starlets were previously under the tutelage of Vihiga Queen’s head coach Charles Okere who led them to a 15-1 aggregate win over South Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers. Okere has, however, reportedly refused to continue with the work under the FKF Caretaker Committee. Read: Harambee Starlets Keeper Lilian Awuor Lands France Deal According to a close source, the former Tusker FC assistant coach was contacted but declined to work under the new management. Starlets need to beat…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has left the Afcon in Cameroon without kicking a ball for Gabon. The Arsenal star alongside Mario Lemina were excused on medical grounds to return to their clubs. Rumours are however abound that the duo were kicked out over indiscipline. According to media reports, the two players returned to team hotel late in the morning from a night out with girls and caused chaos as they demanded to be let in. Read: Aubameyang Recovers From Coronavirus, Ready For Action They have both dismissed the rumours. “We have problems that are already complicated to solve, then on top of that…

Bayern Munich’s record-setting striker Robert Lewandowski retained FIFA’s top men’s player title Monday at “The Best” of 2021 ceremony as Barcelona captain Alexia Putellas collected the award for best women’s player. The 33-year-old Lewandowski set a Bundesliga goal record last season, and edged Argentine Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain and Egyptian Mohamed Salah of Liverpool for the award. “I’m happy and honoured to win this award, and I feel very proud,” said Lewandowski who scored a total of 48 goals for club and country in 2020-2021. Lewandowski scored three times for Bayern at the weekend taking his 2021-2022 season tally…