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Team Kenya returned to the country early morning Wednesday from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to a low key reception at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1425352771306393603?s=19 There was no visible government representation at the airport to receive the gallant athletes who finished first in Africa with a total of ten medals. And as a tradition there were no traditional dancers and plentiful supply of Mursik to keep the athletes entertained and refreshed. Kenya won four Gold, equal number of Silver and two Bronze. It was a sharp contract, neighbours Uganda, who despite winning just four medals; two Gold and one…

Paris Saint-Germain have reached agreement with Lionel Messi and his lawyers with the 34-year-old expected in the French capital this afternoon. Sources at the French club confirmed Messi’s lawyers had been pouring over the contract proposal since Sunday but gave it their approval this morning and Messi will travel to Paris from his home in Barcelona. A press conference is set to take place on Wednesday at the Parc des Princes. Read: Messi Expected In Paris To Complete PSG Move The final points of negotiation are understood to have concerned the six-time Ballon d’Or winners image rights, as well as the…

Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka have stated that defender Michael Kibwage is still their player contrary to reports that he terminated his contract with the club over non-payment. In a statement to the media, the 2009 Kenyan champions said Kibwage’s contract is still valid till October next year. “We wish to distance ourselves from news doing round in the social media about skipper Michael Kibwage. “We wish to confirm that Kibwage has a valid contract that runs out in October 2022 and therefore is a bonified Sofapaka FC player until proven otherwise.” Read: Vaz Pinto Savours Sofapaka Win, As Gor Mahia…

The Kenya Rugby National 15s Ladies team, Kenya Lionesses, departs for South Africa early Tuesday morning for their two-test series against the Women Boks at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport. Coaches Felix Oloo and Mitch Ocholla have named a squad of 30 players that will represent Kenya in the series. Prior to this tour, the ladies have had weekly residential camps for the last month as well as two-midweek training sessions at the RFUEA Grounds. Speaking during the current camp, Captain Joy Kendagor said that there has been massive improvement within the setup compared to their performance against Madagascar a…

Lionel Messi will arrive in Paris today ahead of his proposed switch to Paris St-Germain after bidding Barcelona an emotional farewell on Sunday. French football expert Julien Laurens spoke about the move on BBC Radio 5 Live earlier this morning. “Messi is expected to arrive in Paris today with his father,” Laurens told 5 Live Breakfast. Read: End Of An Era As Messi Leaves Barcelona “They have an agreement on a two-year contract with an option for a third year. This could be the most incredible transfer really. Not because it’s PSG, but because nobody thought he would ever leave Barcelona…

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero will be out for 10 weeks because of a right calf injury, say the La Liga club. In a statement, Barca say tests on the Argentine forward have confirmed a tendon injury. The setback came days after the club lost iconic Lionel Messi after failing to agree a new contract. Aguero, 33, joined Barcelona from Manchester City on a two-year contract in June. Read: End Of An Era As Messi Leaves Barcelona He spent 10 years at City, during which time he became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 260 goals in 390 games. Aguero won the…

Marathon greatest Eliud Kipchoge has successfully defended his Gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Eliud Kipchoge became only the third man in history to successfully defend the Olympic Marathon crown after winning in 2:08:38. Read: Can Eliud Kipchoge Defend his Olympic Marathon Title? Lawrence Cherono was unlucky to be beaten with a sprint finish in the final 20m to come home fourth while the third Kenyan in the race, Amos Kipruto, dropped out after 36km. Team Kenya will return home with four Gold medals, the best standing in Africa. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find…

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the Olympic women’s marathon in Sapporo on Saturday, claiming the country’s second consecutive gold medal in the event. Fellow Kenyan Brigid Kosgei took silver and Molly Seidel of the United States took bronze. Kenyans Kosgei, the world record holder, and world champion Ruth Chepngetich had been favourites to win on Saturday. Read: It’s Gold! Faith Kipyegon Defends 1500M Crown In Tokyo But it was two-time world half marathon champion Jepchirchir who came out on top after breaking out of a virtual tie with Kosgei at the 40km mark. Jepchirchir finished with a time of 2:27:20, 16 seconds…

Faith Kipyegon has successfully defended her 1500M crown at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics meet on Friday. Faith clocked a new Olympics record time of 3:53.11 to win the race. Her gold takes Kenya’s tally to two same as Uganda, who won the men’s 5000M. More to follow… Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei is the 2020 Tokyo Olympics 5000M gold medalist. Joshua won the race in in a time of 12:58.15, becoming the first ever Ugandan to win the race. Kenya’s sole representative in the race Nicholas Kimeli finished fourth outside the medal bracket. Read: Tokyo Olympics: Abel Kipsang Shatters Olympics Record In 1500M Somali born Canadian Mohammed Ahmed took the silver in a time of 12:58.61 with Kenyan-born American Paul Chelimo claimed the bronze in 12:59.05. Kenya has been waiting for a 5000m gold since 1988, a 10,000m gold since 1968. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can…

Former Kenya Rugby Sevens captain Humphrey Kayange has been appointed as the African regional representative on the International Olympic Committee. https://twitter.com/OfficialKRU/status/1423553051978252295?s=19 Kayange, 39, is an Olympian having featured in the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. He was instrumental in campaigning for Rugby Sevens to be admitted by the IOC as an Olympics sport. Read: Rugby Sevens Legend Humphrey Kayange Lands State Appointment In 2010 Kayange was awarded the presidential Order of Golden Warriors (OGW) alongside his brother Collins, for their performance in the 2008/2009 IRB world series. The elder brother of the Shujaa player Collins Injera is currently part of Team…

Lionel Messi will not renew his stay with Barcelona over “financial and structural obstacles.” The 34-year-old Argentina is out of contract with the Spanish, however, despite reaching an agreement for a new deal, the same could not be sealed. “Despite club and player reaching an agreement and their clear intention to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because of financial and structural obstacles. Read: Change Of Heart, Messi To Stay At Barcelona “Despite FC Barcelona and Lionel Messi having reached an agreement and the clear intention of both parties to sign a new contract today, this cannot happen because…

Kenya’s Abel Kipsang set a new Olympic Record in the 1500m semi-finals in Tokyo on Thursday. Kipsang won the second semi-final in 3:31.65 ahead of Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen (3:32.13) and Britain’s Josh Kerr (3:32.13) who wound second and third respectively. Kenya’s World champion Timothy Cheruiyot also made it through to the final from the first semi-final that claimed the scalp of the third Kenyan in the event, Charles Simotwo, here at the National Stadium. Read: Emmanuel Korir Wins Kenya’s First Gold At Tokyo Olympics Jake Wightman won the first semifinal in 3:33.48 with USA’s Cole Hocker taking second in a PB…

Burkina Faso’s Hugues Fabrice Zango made history on Thursday as he claimed his country’s first ever Olympic medal in the men’s triple jump. The 28-year-old, who also won bronze at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, jumped 17.47 metres to claim third spot on the podium. Read: Emmanuel Korir Wins Kenya’s First Gold At Tokyo Olympics Pedro Pichardo of Portugal won gold with a jump of 17.98 metres to claim his first Olympic title, while China’s Zhu Yaming took silver at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium with 17.57. And with Zango’s medal for Burkina Faso, the African nation become the 100th country to…

Gor Mahia new coach Mark Harrison pulled a slim 1-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz in his first game in charge on Wednesday. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League game was staged at Thika Municipal Stadium. Mark, a Briton, was unveiled two days ago, succeeding Portuguese Vaz Pinto, who resigned in July. Read: Ex-Stoke City Keeper Mark Harrison Unveiled At Gor Mahia Sydney Ochieng’s 25th minute freekick separated the two sides as K’Ogalo bounced back to winning way in seven league games. Gor Mahia goalkeeper Samuel Njau had a good day in office saving two penalties in the 2nd and 32nd…