Author: Bonface Osano

Fifa has urged the government to consider reinstatement of the Football Kenya Federation, FKF Executive, including its president Nick Mwendwa. The government through the line ministry disbanded the national football body following a two-week audit report the allegedly unearthed misappropriation. Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ambassador Amina Mohammed moved further to form FKF Committee to run football affairs in the country for a period of six months, a move Fifa has deemed contrary to its statutes, and wants it reversed. “The appointment of the so called ‘Caretaker Committee’ by your office is undoubtedly contrary to our principles according to which all…

Gor Mahia are planning to host Otòho d’Oyo of Congo Brazzaville in Tanzania as Kenyan stadiums are not approved to stage international fixtures. The Caf Confederation Cup playoffs second leg tie is set for 5 Dec 2021, the day K’Ogalo won their last continental accolade, the African Cup Winners’ Cup (Mandela Cup), in 1987. Otòho will host the first leg on 28 Nov 2021 in Brazzaville. Two of Kenya’s main stadiums, Kasarani and Nyayo, failed Caf inspections ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifiers, however, the continental football body allowed Kenya to use Nyayo until their last…

World football body, Fifa considers the move by Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ambassador Amina Mohamed to appoint Football Kenya Federation, FKF Caretaker Committee contrary to its provisions. Should the decision be upheld, the Zurich-based body is promising sanctions against Kenyan football. “We consider the aforementioned decision by the Cabinet Secretary to appoint a FKF Caretaker Committee in lieu of the elected FKF Executive Committee is undoubtedly contrary to the above principles.” Articles 14 and 19 of the FIFA Statutes prohibits third party interference in the management of football. Read: Gov’t Forms Caretaker Committee To Run Kenyan Football, Fifa To Act Amina…

As was first reported by Kahawa Tungu Sports Desk, the government has officially formed a Caretaker Committee to run Kenyan football for the next six months. This follows a two-week audit exercise whose intention was to unearth alleged misappropriation at the federation and which recommended a government takeover, according to a close source. The committee will be chaired by retired judge Aaron Ringera. Read: Gov’t To Appoint Caretaker Committee To Run Kenyan Football Other members of the team includes journalist Robin Toskin who has been a staunch critic of the federation and former Kenya Rugby Union chairman, Mwangi Muthee and Richard…

Politician Musalia Mudavadi has donated Ksh. 1 million to cash-strapped Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards. Mudavadi, who is the patron of the 12-time Kenyan champions also paid October salary for the players. He facilitated to team’s recent trip to Wundanyi where Leopards played against Sofapaka. Read: AFC Leopards Fundraiser Nets Tidy Sum “We would like to extend our gratitude to Hon Musalia Mudavadi for his financial contribution to the club . As a club we say thank you for your support. Thank you so much for standing with the club.” Despite having a shirt sponsor in betting firm Betsafe, Ingwe…

Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has named rookie Nairobi City Stars Midfielder Timothy “Babu” Ouma in the final squad for Thursday’s 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Uganda. Also named in the squad are Armenia-based Alwyn Tera and Georgia-based Amos Nondi, as well as the returning duo of Anthony Akumu and Eric Johanna. The team jetted out to Entebbe today morning and is expected to hold its final training session later in the evening ahead of tomorrow’s derby. Kickoff has been slated for 4 pm at the St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. Read: Harambee Stars Reassemble Ahead of Uganda, Rwanda Games Final…

Kenya and Cecafa representatives to the inaugural CAF Women’s Champions League Vihiga Queens beat ASFAR of Morocco 2-0 on Tuesday to record their first group win. Queens lost opening Group B game against South African side Mamelodi Sundowns 1-0 in a match goalkeeper Lilian Awuor was named Woman Of The Match. Against ASFAR, Violet Wanyonyi and Jentrix Shikangwa were on the mark as the Kenyan champions revived their progression chances. https://twitter.com/CAFwomen/status/1458170026792468480?t=zDQuOB3w1sNHCBXsDSj3EQ&s=19 Queens’ Teresa Engesha was named Woman Of The Match. Sundowns top the group with six points after winning their second game against Rivers Angeles of Nigeria, who remain win-less.…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as Manchester United manager has been questioned by former United and England defender Rio Ferdinand, who called for the “baton to be handed over”. Solskjaer is under intense pressure following Saturday’s home defeat by Manchester City and the 5-0 thrashing by Liverpool last month. Speaking on his Vibe with Five YouTube show, Ferdinand said it might be time for the Norwegian to leave the Old Trafford club, adding he “would leave with his head held high”. “From where he came in to where he got us at the beginning of this season, I think it’s positive,”…

World football governing body Fifa has slapped Football Kenya Federation, FKF with Ksh. Six million for aiding Gor Mahia sign players despite an existing ban. Gor Mahia were serving a transfer ban after failing to compensate Tanzanian forward Dickson Ambudo for wrongful dismissal. Over the period, the multiple Kenyan champions signed and registered three players including Peter Lwasa and Joseph Ng’ang’a and fielded them in the Kenyan Premier League Super Cup. “The fine is to be paid within 30 days of notification of the present days.” Read: No Reprieve For Gor Mahia As Fifa Hands Them Second Ban Meanwhile, for violating…

Harambee Stars begin training today ahead of their last two FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 African qualifying games against East African counterparts Uganda and Rwanda. Kenya is already out of contention for a spot in the next round of the qualifiers, having failed to win a match in their last four outings. Stars have so far managed two draws and two loses in Group E. They play Uganda on Thursday, before hosting Rwanda at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday. Read: Michael Olunga Bounces Back From Harambee Stars Disappointing Loss The game against Uganda rekindles the memories of 2012 when Stars denied the…

Lilian Awuor was named Woman Of The Match despite Vihiga Queens narrowly losing 1-0 to Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa in the Caf Women’s Champions League on Saturday. Melinda Kgadiete early goal in the first half decided the game. The inaugural women’s club championship kicked off on Friday in the Egyptian capital Cairo with eight clubs from across Africa lined up to showcase their skills. Read: Vihiga Queens Depart For Egypt For Champions League Awuor, 23, thus becomes the first goalkeeper to bag the individual award. “I feel motivated,” the former Nyakach Girls player said, adding that their aim of the…

Despite serious warnings of a possible FIFA ban, the government could appoint a Caretaker Committee to run Kenyan football today. According to a close source, the audit team that was appointed by the Ministry of Sports to look at the books of the Football Kenya Federation, FKF recommended a government takeover. FKF president, Nick Mwendwa while appearing before the Senate on Thursday said that they have nothing to hide and are open to scrutiny. He has maintained his innocence and that of the federation amidst accusations of misappropriation. Read: DCI To Probe FKF President Nick Mwendwa for Misappropriation of Funds Such…

Raphael Varane will be out for around a month after the Manchester United defender suffered a hamstring injury against Atalanta. The France international only recently returned from injury but will now miss United’s Premier League match at home to Manchester City on Saturday. A month-long absence would see Varane out of United’s next two matches after the international break – against Watford and Villarreal. He would also likely miss the trip to Chelsea on November 28, and he could be a doubt for the home match against Arsenal on December 2. Read: Keep Them Coming – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer To Critics…

Michael Olunga scored twice as Al Duhail SC picked a 3-3 draw against Al Sadd in a top of the table clash in the Qatar Stars League on Wednesday. Olunga’s second goal, which is his 12th overall this season, came in the 89 minute just in time to rescue a point against the table-toppers. https://twitter.com/DuhailSC/status/1455970592017076235?t=JGf1pGNxpwXHui-g2-8TwA&s=19 His first of the night came in the 24th minute through a header to cancel out Bounedjah’s opener in the 4th minute. https://twitter.com/DuhailSC/status/1455951397523009536?t=yey3h7vKG053PrCqaL8ffQ&s=19 Rò-Rò scored an own goal to put Al Duhail in the lead, but two quick strikes from Khoukhi (73) and Rodrigo Tabata…

Kenya and Cecafa region’s sole representative at the inaugural Caf Women’s Champions League have left the country for Egypt. Vihiga Queens have been camping and horning their skills in Nairobi ahead of the tournament set for Cairo starting Friday. Read: Jentrix Shikangwa Shines As Vihiga Queens Clinch Ticket To Champions League The reigning Kenyan champions will make history as the first eight women teams drawn all the regions of Africa to feature in this new African championship. Vihiga are in Group B of the tournament alongside South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns Queens, ASFAR Club of Morocco and Rivers Angeles of Nigeria.…