Author: Bonface Osano

Nick Mwendwa has failed in his attempt to halve the operations of the FKF Caretaker Committee. The former FKF boss had moved to court seeking interim orders barring the Aaron Ringera-led committee from operating. But in a ruling Tuesday Justice Ong’udi deemed it fit to have the whole cased dispensed with at once. “Having looked at the application for conservatory orders and the main petition, I have found they both raise the same issues and arguments which need to be canvassed at the main hearing,” said Justice Ong’udi. Read: Nick Mwendwa Resigns as FKF President Following Sh38 Million Graft Claims Cabinet…

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier runs arguably one of the biggest law firms around. A visit to the firm in Nairobi reveals a meticulous organisation with almost everything in its rightful place. This, however, is not how he runs the most decorated club in the country where chaos reigns. It is almost given that when it comes to K’Ogalo, Rachier thrives in chaos. Despite holding the crown of being the most decorated club chairman in terms of trophies in Kenya, his near ten-year leadership at K’Ogalo is marked with disorganisation. Cases of players downing their boots over non-payment have been…

When flashy businessman Ricardo Badoer acquired Wazito FC through Badoer Investment Limited three years ago he pledged to splash out with the aim of making it “Africa’s most successful club.” Only a season back, the club had been relegated to the second tier National Super League from the Kenyan Premier League with lack of finances their Achilles heel, but with Ricardo’s flowing cash, they were certain of making a quick return. “We have already invested in good players and we are certain to win the NSL next year,” said Badoer. This came to pass, however, the journey at the top…

Gor Mahia take on Otoyo d’Oyo of Congo in the Caf Confederation Cup playoffs first leg match at Alphonse Massamba Debate Stadium on Sunday. The team arrived in Brazzaville on Friday and have settled and looking forward to the clash, according to the club’s sporting director, Lordvick Aduda. “All is well except for the fact that we realized that the stadium pitch is artificial and not grass as CAF had indicated,” said Aduda. Read: Reprieve For Gor Mahia As Caf Approves Nyayo Stadium For Otoho D’Oyo Use The team had light training on arrival, but is scheduled to have a better…

StartTimes has prematurely ended its broadcast sponsorship of the Kenyan Premier League citing various reasons including persistent wrangles in Kenyan football. “The persistent acrimony between the governing body and its key stakeholders among them media and top tier clubs has negatively affected the league’s brand affinity.” The Sub-Saharan Africa pay television broadcaster penned a seven-year deal worth slightly over Ksh 100million per year to broadcast the Kenya’s top-flight in November last year. Read: Fifa Declares FKF Caretaker Committee Illegal, Threatens Sanctions Against Kenya “After a careful review of the contract performance which is now in its second season, we regret to…

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been criticised for calling Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon a “little tournament in Africa.” Afcon is the biggest football gathering in the continental. The next edition is set for January, 2022 in Cameroon. Klopp was addressing fears of losing two of his top players; Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and Sadio Manè of Senegal to the tournament. “Klopp calling AFCON, ‘a little tournament in Africa’ doesn’t sit well with me. Sounds disrespectful,” said Kevin Teya, a journalist. https://twitter.com/Kevin_teya/status/1463020242976784386?t=rfsjzYB7ZmVn9tsYw5hCDg&s=19 Veteran Cameroonian journalist Njie Enow finds Klopp’s remarks “derogatory.” “Sarcasm or not, that statement is derogatory. “That’s Africa’s pinnacle…

Gor Mahia has gifted former Arsenal forward Mesut Ozil the club’s jersey. The green and white home jersey was handed to visiting Ozil’s agent Dr. Erkut Sogut by K’Ogalo’s chairman, Ambrose Rachier. Read: Has Arsenal Betrayed Mesut Özil? Rachier has however come under fire for the manner in which the jersey was presented with Ozil’s named printed on paper and slapped on the back of the jersey. “This picture should be put in a museum with a placard explaining how Kenyan football wants the glamour but will do not even the most basic thing to be good,” said one twitter user.…

Manchester United have approached Zinedine Zidane about becoming their manager but, according to sources close to the former Real Madrid boss, he is not interested in going to Old Trafford at this point. Ole Gunnar Soskjaer was sacked by United on Sunday after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Watford. Zidane ended his second spell as Real manager in May this year. He won three consecutive Champions League titles with the club from 2016. Read: Carlo Ancelotti’s Second Coming: The Legendary Italian Coach Lands Real Madrid Job After leaving in 2018, he returned a year later and won La Liga and the…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he leaves Manchester United with a “better squad” than he inherited and ready to “kick on” in the challenge for major honours. The Norwegian boss was sacked after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat at Watford and a dreadful sequence of results. He guided the club to second and third-placed Premier League finishes in his tenure but they are currently eighth, 12 points behind leaders Chelsea. “I look back at every single second here with pride,” Solskjaer told MUTV. “I think everyone knows I’ve given everything for this club. I wanted us to take the next step to challenge…

Former Harambee Stars tacticians Jacob Ghost Mulee and Zico Otieno are strongly against a FIFA ban for Kenya that might result from the appointment of the caretaker committee formed by CS Amina Mohammed to run football affairs. Premier League coach Zico is saddened that Kenyans are being too casual about the possible FIFA ban. “This situation needs a lot of wise thought like how Solomon solved the case of the two men and the baby in the bible. People who are celebrating or welcoming the FIFA ban are not directly involved in football. Look at coaches, referees, players-none of them…

Tim Paine has stood down as Australia captain after being investigated by Cricket Australia over sending a co-worker an explicit image of himself along with a string of lewd messages. The 36-year-old was promoted to captain following the ball tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018 but has resigned in shame following the latest scandal to rock Australian cricket. In a statement just released, Paine has told Cricket Australia that he will quit as captain, effective immediately. Read: Zimbabwe Cricket Responds To Racist South African Writer’s Article Cricket Australia chairman Richard Freudenstein said: “Tim felt it was in the best interests…

A Ghanaian barber living in South Africa has reportedly been stabbed to death following an argument over the legitimacy of Ghana’s penalty against Bafana Bafana. The deceased, identified as one Yaw Owusu, is said to have engaged some locals in an argument after Ghana’s win over South Africa on Sunday. The Black Stars booked their place in the World Cup play-offs, having beaten Hugo Broos’ side 1-0 thanks to a penalty from Andre Ayew. However, the decision to award the penalty sparked controversy, with some South Africans accusing the referee of cheating them. Read: WCQ: The Oranjes Are Back After Fine…

Gor Mahia will be able to use Nyayo Stadium for their return match against Congolese side Otoho d’Oyo in the Confederation Cup playoffs round after Caf granted their wish. K’Ogalo had planned to host the game in neighbouring Tanzania after Caf had indicated they would not allow further international games at Nyayo Stadium. Gor Mahia are seeking further approval for their fans to watch the game. Read: CAFCC: Gor Mahia To Host Otòho d’Oyo In Tanzania “CAF approved our request to temporarily use Nyayo Stadium. We are now working on fulfilling requirements to get clearance for fans to attend our CAF…

The Netherlands booked their place at the World Cup finals in Qatar with victory against Norway, who miss out on next year’s tournament as a result. Late goals from Tottenham Hotspur’s Steven Bergwijn and Barcelona’s Memphis Depay ensured the Dutch claimed top spot in Group G. The goals were the only bright moments of an otherwise drab game between two sides fearful of being too attacking. It was a costly loss for Norway, who miss out on a play-off spot to Turkey. However, it was also punishment for their lack of ambition for much of a game in which they…

In a big vote of confidence, twelve-time Kenyan champions AFC Leopards have thrown their weight behind the newly formed FKF Caretaker Committee headed by retired justice Aaron Ringera. Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ambassador Amina Mohamed installed the body last week to run football affairs in the country for the next six months after an audit report that recommended a government intervention. “AFC Leopards SC endorses and supports the appointment of Justice (Rtd) Aaron Ringera and his committee in a move that is set to espouse a transformative approach to football management,” Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda said in a statement. Read: Fifa…