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Azimio La Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga is expected to launch Gor Mahia new shirt sponsor Betafriq on Tuesday. Raila is the patron of the multiple Kenyan Premier League champions. The new deal will run for  three years with a total of Sh76.5m per year which  includes Sh5m for kitting and Sh1.5m for players’ insurance on offer. Raila Odinga has promised that under his tenure as president Kenya will host the Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA World Cup. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has confirmed that Harry Maguire is continuing in his role as club captain. The experienced centre-back was given the armband shortly after his 2019 transfer from Leicester City and he is to wear it going forward, as confirmed by the boss on Monday morning. Ten Hag was speaking at his first press conference of Tour 2022 to preview Tuesday’s match against Liverpool at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium. That game and every pre-season friendly this summer will be shown live on MUTV. Read: Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire Found Guilty Of Assault, Bribery After confirming in…

Kenya will host the Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon and the FIFA World Cup under Raila Odinga Presidency. The Azimio La Umoja presidential flag bearer made the call on the campaign trail in Kakamega on Sunday. “We will build good facilities that will enable our players be comfortable when playing football,” said Odinga. “That includes this complex (Mumias). The one in Kakamega (Bukhungu stadium) we will upgrade because we have plans to host the Africa Cup of Nations. Then later on, we will look at hosting the World Cup.” Read: Azimio Manifesto: Zero-rating Sport Equipment Hailed As Good Despite staging international…

Namibia will be heading for a seventh straight Rugby World Cup after whitewashing Kenya 36-0 in the Africa qualifiers on Sunday in France. The South Africans showed their pedigree despite the Simbas giving account of themselves in the game. The difference in the match boiled down to the numerous mistakes Kenya made which were severely punished by the Namibians. Read: Kenya Simbas Edge Out Algeria 36-33 To Reach Final Kenya still has a chance to make it to the World Cup set for France next year in the Repechage Tournament set for November. However, close observers opine it will even be…

Qatar’s World Cup stadium stands are set to be alcohol-free, with beer sales outside arenas only allowed before and after some matches, a source with knowledge of plans for the soccer tournament said. This year’s World Cup is the first to be held in a Muslim country with strict controls on alcohol, presenting unique challenges for organizers of an event often associated with beer-drinking fans and sponsored by global brewing brands. “At stadiums, the plans are still being finalized, but the current discussion is to allow fans to have beer upon arrival and when leaving the stadium, but beer won’t…

Kenya are through to the final of the Rugby World Cup qualifiers being held in France. The Simbas withstood immense pressure from Algeria to win 36-33. Algeria draw a good number of players from France and had a sizeable crowd behind them. Read: Kenya Simbas Brace For Algeria Clash A penalty try for the Algerians with 12 minutes to play caused all sorts of problems for the Simbas as the North Africans came within three points of turning over the game, but the coach Paul Odera’s charges did the most important, holding on for the win. The Simbas ran in five…

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract at City and had attracted interest from major clubs overseas. City signed Sterling from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015 and he went on to score 131 goals in 339 games. Should the deal be completed, Sterling – who has 77 England caps – will become Chelsea’s first major signing since they were taken over by a consortium led by Todd Boehly this summer. According to reports, decisions with all parties have been amicable but Sterling wants a fresh…

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn corruption case against former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa for lack of witnesses. Mwendwa, who was first arrested on November 14 last year before he was released and re-arrested again on charges of fraud, has been battling to clear his name in court through his lawyers Erick Mutua and Charles Njenga. He was kicked out of office with his entire National Executive Committee in November last year by Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed when she appointed a Caretaker Committee to run the affairs of the federation. Kenya has since been…

After mauling noisy neighbors Uganda 42-7 on Saturday, the Simbas will be up against Algeria in the semifinals of the Rugby World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday. The game will kick off at 1900HRS Kenyan time and will be aired LIVE on K24 from France. Algeria dispatched Senegal 33-12 on the road to the round of four. In the other semis, Namibia will face Zimbabwe. Both games to be played on Wednesday. Simbas coach Paul Odera has named his squad ahead of the tie. Patrick Ouko. Eugene Sifuna. Ephraim Odour. Malcolm Onsando. Thomas Okeyo. George Nyambua. Dan Sikuta (Captain). Betwel Anami.…

Gor Mahia will not renew the contract of their head coach Andreas Spier. The German joined K’Ogalo in February this year after Briton Mark Harrison was dismissed after a string of poor performances. The club’s Executive Committee says he will not be offered an extension and the search is on for a new coach. Read: Gor Mahia Unveil New Technical Bench Led By Andreas Spier “We can confirm that we have mutually parted ways with head coach Andreas Spiers. His contract ended and we are now in the market for a new coach. We wish him well,” said the club management.…