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After three straight losses, Kenya finally registered a 21-17 win over Japan in the women’s rugby sevens. The win earned them a ninth-place playoff on Saturday. Like their male counterparts, the Shujaa, the Lionesses failed to go past the group stage. The Lionesses lost their opening games against New Zealand 29-7, Russia 35-12, and Great Britain 31-0. Kenya has so far competed in 13 disciplines at the Tokyo Olympics including Bixing, Volleyball and Rugby losing in all of them. The country’s medal hopes now lies with athletics which started early this morning. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You…

Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has apologised to his family and club after images of the former England and Manchester United forward were shared online. The photos appeared to show Rooney asleep in a chair with women posing beside him. A complaint of blackmail was made in relation to the photographs but dropped by police on Tuesday, with officers satisfied no offence had taken place. “I made a mistake,” Rooney said. Speaking to Sky Sports following his side’s 1-0 pre-season friendly win against Spanish top flight side Real Betis on Wednesday, he added: “I went to a private party with…

Former US President Barack Obama has joined NBA Africa as a strategic partner, the National Basketball Association announced on Tuesday. Obama “will help advance the league’s social responsibility efforts across the continent, including programs and partnerships that support greater gender equality and economic inclusion,” according to a news release from the NBA. He will also be a minority stakeholder in NBA Africa. According to the NBA’s release, “NBA Africa is focused on expanding the NBA’s presence in priority African markets, deepening the league’s engagement with players and fans across the continent, and continuing to grow Africa’s basketball ecosystem.” Obama, who…

Wayne Rooney’s job at Derby hangs precariously as images of his night out emerge while police have dropped the investigation that he was blackmailed. “It’s 50-50. The club is extremely upset by the images that have emerged. As ­manager he must lead by example, on and off the field. That is the very least they expect from him,’ said a source is quoted by The Sun. Read: Man United Legend Rooney Officially Retires From Football, Ventures Into Coaching Rooney was pictured in a room, appeared to be asleep in a sitting position, with a company of women in a hotel room.…

Kenya Rugby Sevens skipper Andrew Noel Omondi Amonde has retired after thirteen years of service. Amonde last dance for the Shujaa was a 22-0 win over Ireland in the 2022 Tokyo Olympics’ 9th place match early Wednesday morning. He was competing at his second Olympics. The 37-year-old television producer by profession has been Shujaa captain since 2012. Under his stint, Kenya won their first World Rugby Sevens Series leg when they triumphed in Singapore in 2016. World Rugby Sevens described Amonde as a “tremendous servant to Kenya Sevens and Rugby Sevens.” https://twitter.com/WorldRugby7s/status/1420189233294233600?s=19 Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You…

Emerging Stars’ hopes of making it to the finals of the CECAFA U23 Championships were dented after losing to Burundi 4-2 in post-match penalties, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the Bahir Dar Stadium in Ethiopia. Both teams fell victim to missed chances in regular time, sealing the full-time scores at 0-0. Hakizima Issa, Ndikumana Asman, Hakizimana Adolphe, and Nduwimana Franck were all on target for Burundi in the penalties, with Bernard Ochieng and Frank Odhiambo bagging the two goals for Kenya. Up next for Emerging Stars is the third-place playoff against South Sudan who lost to Tanzania 1-0. Email…

Paul Odera has resigned as the head coach of Kenya Men’s National 15s Rugby team, the Simbas. In a statement, the Kenya Rugby Union confirmed the resignation. “The Kenya Rugby Union Board has accepted Paul Odera’s resignation from his role as Head Coach of the Kenya Men’s National Fifteens Team, The Simbas. The Kenya Rugby Union would like to extend its sincere thanks to Paul for his exemplary service during his time with the Kenya U20s and most recently, the Simbas. Odera has been in charge of the Simbas since March 2019 when he was appointed. Email your news TIPS…

With so much promise, the Kenya Rugby Sevens team set off for a second Olympics appearance at the 2020 Tokyo meet. Armed with experience and solid preparations, which included camps in and outside the country, the Shujaa were to be medal contenders. With notable faces like veteran Collins Injera, Willy Ambaka and Jeffery Oluoch doting its rank and file, this team was meant to at least better their 15th finish in Rio four years back as a bare minimum. But that was not to be, three matches pool matches down the line, and win-less, Shujaa’s Olympics dream is done and…

John Terry has left his role as Aston Villa assistant head coach to pursue his “objective of becoming a manager”. The former Chelsea and England defender joined Villa boss Dean Smith’s coaching staff in October 2018. Terry helped Smith guide Villa to Premier League promotion in 2019. “It has always been my ambition to move into football management and, providing the right opportunity presents itself, I feel ready to take up such a challenge,” said the 40-year-old. Terry said it was “an extremely difficult decision to move on” and added: “I want to be as respectful to the manager and…

South Africa has dimmed Kenya’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics hopes in Rugby Sevens after handing them a second loss. The Shujaa were a medal prospect for Kenya but after going down 5-14 to their African counterparts this dream went up in smoke. Kenya had earlier in the morning narrowly lost 14-19 to the USA in their opener and needed a comeback against South Africa to revive their chances. Read: Tokyo Olympics: Shujaa Unlucky Against USA With the second loss, the Shujaa, who play Ireland in their last group game on Tuesday are out of contention for a podium finish. Kenya’s medal…

A last gasp try handed USA a 14-19 victory against Kenya in men’s Rugby Sevens in the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan. Two converted tries from veteran Collins Injera and Jeffery Oluoch saw Kenya recover to take the lead, but USA managed to squeeze a third try to run away with the win. Kenya next faces South Africa in a must-win encounter at 1.00PM. Read: Ref Mary Njoroge Appointed To Officiate At the Tokyo Olympics The Bitzboks were ruthless in their opener, hammering Ireland 33-14. In another bad news for Kenya, the Beach Volleyball team lost 2-0 to Brazil.…

Former footballer Joey Barton is due in court charged with attacking and injuring a woman. The 38-year-old, who manages League Two side Bristol Rovers, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 26. He was arrested at an address in Kew on June 2, and bailed out pending further enquiries, and subsequently charged. Ambulance crews were not called to the property where the woman was attacked, police said. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: “Joseph Barton, 38, of Widnes, is charged with assault by beating. “The charge relates to an incident which took place at a residential property…

Kenya lost by three straight sets to hosts Japan in women’s Volleyball in their 2020 Tokyo Olympics opener. The Malkia Strikers went down 25-15 in the first set before falling 25-11 in the second set. The Kenyan queens gave a better fight in the last set managing a respectable 25-23 loss, but it was too late to turn things around. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1419269639545176070?s=19 Kenya will next face Korea on Tuesday. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1419185260164681737?s=19 In general, Kenya has had a poor start to the summer games with all her athletes so far competed losing. Boxers Nick Okoth and Christine Ongare have all lost their bouts…

England winger Jadon Sancho says joining Manchester United is “a dream come true” after he completed his Ksh 10.8 billion move from Borussia Dortmund. Sancho is the second most expensive English player of all time behind his new United team-mate Harry Maguire. He joins United on a five-year deal. “I’ll always be grateful to Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first-team football, although I always knew that I would return to England,” 21-year-old Sancho said. “The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the Premier League. “This…

Chelsea has confirmed the signing of Manchester United forward Lauren James. The 19-year-old, who is the younger sister of England and Chelsea right-back Reece James, has agreed on a four-year contract with the reigning Women’s Super League champions. James joined United in 2018 and scored 14 goals as they won the FA Women’s Championship in their first season. She also scored United’s first goal in the WSL and went on to be their top scorer in the 2019-20 season. Chelsea begin WSL title defence at Arsenal James was on Chelsea’s books until she was 14 when she moved to Arsenal,…