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When Ronaldinho alongside his brother Roberto de Assis Moreira was arrested and detained in Paraguay for forging travel documents, it was alleged the World Cup winner was on the verge of bankruptcy. There were reports the former FIFA Best was only left with Ksh745 to his name. Four months following his release, El Pais reported in January the 41-year-old raked up Ksh104 million thanks to endorsements and smart business moves. Firstly, he helped promote Atlético Mineiro’s stadium – the club where he won the Copa Libertadores in 2013. He also received the title of an honorary citizen in Belo Horizonte…

Armed with the Safari Rally experience, the Kenyan duo of Jeremy Wahome and McRae Kimathi is braced for the African Rally Championship in Tanzania Rally this weekend. Having successfully transitioned from Formula 3 with a victory in Rally3 class at the 2021 Safari Rally, Wahome wants to keep the pace in Tanzania. “My first expectation is to build on the momentum,” said the 22-year-old speed ace, who is part of the FIA Young Star Program supported by Safaricom. With not much information on offer, the African Rally Championship in Tanzania will be another new adventure for the duo, but McRae…

A day to the official opening of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan, Kenya Sevens ceremonial dress has been revealed. The dress comprises red checked fitting shirts with black spots and black pants. The Olympics Parade is scheduled for 2000HRS Kenyan time on Friday and Team Kenya is expected to be in their ceremonial dress. Kenya is the only country from Africa with both men and women’s Rugby Sevens teams at the games. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Inter Milan has joined Arsenal in withdrawing from the Florida Cup because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Gunners canceled their pre-season trip to the US after a “small number” of their touring party tested positive for Covid-19. Inter subsequently also pulled out because of the “risks” of international travel in spreading the virus. Both sides were scheduled to play in the event with Everton and Colombia’s Millonarios. Organisers said Sunday’s match between the two remaining sides at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, will still go ahead and “additional updates to the tournament schedule will be announced shortly”. Read: Inter Milan Fans…

Kenya have picked their second group win in the ongoing Cecafa U23 Cup in Ethiopia with a 2-0 win over South Sudan on Wednesday. The Emerging Stars opened their campaign against Djibouti with a similar scoreline and are already through to the next round. Reagan Otieno and Benson Omala were again on the scoresheet, scoring the two goals in the second half. Read: Kenya 3-0 Djibouti, Emerging Stars Off To Flying Start In Ethiopia Omala plays for Gor Mahia in the Kenyan Premier League while Reagan turns out for Ulinzi Stars. This year’s regional Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup has been…

Ex-Gor Mahia skipper Kenneth Muguna has joined Tanzanian side Azam FC on a two-year deal. Muguna, 25, was unveiled officially to the media on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the former Western Stima attacking midfielder made it known he will not renew his stay with K’Ogalo. He thanks the club’s hierarchy and fans for the support since joining in 2016. According to unconfirmed reports, Azam FC paid Muguna around Ksh4 million as sign on fee and the player will earn a monthly salary of Ksh500,000. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Kenneth Muguna has announced he will be leaving Gor Mahia. The 25-year-old did not announced his next destination, but according to grapevine he has secured a move to Azam FC of Tanzania. In a moving message, Muguna who joined K’Ogalo from Western Stima in 2016, was full of nothing but nice words for the clubs and its funs. “When I arrived at this great club I was just a young man with dreams of representing the biggest Club in the country,I didn’t expect things to go as well as they did but you made it alot easier for me and…

Norwegian women’s handball team players have been fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms at the European Beach Handball Championships. The European Handball Federation (EHF), the sport’s governing body, confirmed around Ksh200,000 fine per player) “improper clothing”. Norway’s players wore shorts during a bronze medal match against Spain in Varna, Bulgaria. And the breach of regulations comes due to the rules specifying that women should wear bikini bottoms when they are competing. A statement from the governing body read: “The Disciplinary Commission at the Beach Handball EURO 2021 has dealt with a case of improper clothing. “In the bronze…

Lewis Hamilton has been the target of racist abuse on social media after his victory at Sunday’s British Grand Prix. Hamilton received a 10-second penalty after a collision with title rival Max Verstappen during the first lap of the race, which led to the Dutchman crashing out. Mercedes, F1 and governing body the FIA condemned the abuse “in the strongest possible terms”. “These people have no place in our sport,” read a joint statement. “We urge that those responsible should be held accountable for their actions. “Formula One, the FIA, the drivers and the teams are working to build a…

Kenya women’s basketball team returned to the country on Sunday after qualifying for the 2021 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket in Kigali, Rwanda. The Lionesses beat Egypt 99-83 to win the Zone 5 qualifiers on Saturday, booking themselves a slot in the continental showpiece set for September this year in Cameroon. In hand to receive them at the airport was the Cabinet Secretary for Sports Ambassador Amina Mohamed, who later hosted them to dinner. https://twitter.com/AMB_A_Mohammed/status/1416854719268593665?s=19 Amina assured of government support to ensure the team prepares enough and ahead of time before they travel to Yaounde. Read: FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Qualifiers: Kenya Lionesses…

Internet has been awash with outrageous claims that the organisers of this year’s Tokyo Olympics in Japan have made anti-sex beds for athletes. Crafted out of re-used cardboard, the intention according to grapevine, is to ensure strict adherence to social distancing guidelines by avoiding athletes sleeping in twos or more. But nothing could be further from the truth, Airweave, the bedding partners of the summer games, have offered that the sleeping equipment was made to align with the Tokyo Olympics “sustainability plan, which aims to deliver a more sustainable event and showcase innovative concepts and solutions that will have a…

It’s normal for a club, especially one from the same country, to congratulate another on victory at a continental or global stage. Not so for arch-rivals Ah Ahly SC and Zamalek SC of Egypt. The two giants of African football boast one of the longest-running and fierce football rivalries in the world. But on Saturday, when Al Ahly bagged a record 10th Champions League title, five more than Zamalek, the White Knights uncharacteristically offered a congratulatory message. Al Ahly SC, Africa’s club of the century hammered Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa 3-0 in the final played in Casablanca, Morocco to…

Kenya hammered Djibouti 3-0 in their opening Group C match of the Cecafa U23 Challenge Cup in Bahirdar, Ethiopia on Sunday. Ulinzi Stars midfielder John Njuguna opened the scoring for Kenya, before the Djiboutians turned the ball into their own net for a 2-0 lead. Gor Mahia’s young forward Benson Omala sealed the win with the third for a flying start for the coach Stanley Okumbi charges in the regional meet. Read: Kenya Beat Egypt, Qualify For Maiden FIBA Women’s Afrobasket The organizers of this year’s event settled for the U23s to represent their countries instead of senior national teams. Kenya…

Kenya are the champions of Zone 5 qualifiers of the 2021 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket! The Lionesses revenged against Egypt 99-83 at Kigali Arena, Rwanda to qualify for the top most Africa’s Women’s Basketball Championship for the very first time. The 25th edition of the tournament is set for Yaounde, Cameroon in September. Read: FIBA Women’s Afrobasket Qualifiers: Kenya Lionesses Revenge Against Rwanda To Reach Final It was a sweet revenge for the Kenyan ladies who narrowly lost to the Egyptians 106-107 in their second game of the qualifiers. Egypt remained unbeaten until the final. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874.…

A Ugandan weightlifter has disappeared in Japan ahead of the Tokyo Olympics started Friday next week. Julius Ssekitoleko was reported missing after failing to turn up for a Covid-19 test, with officials saying on Friday that police were making an ‘all-out effort’ to find the 20-year-old, who was taking part in the Ugandan training camp near Osaka. Further media reports suggest Ssekitoleko left behind a note saying he wanted to stay and work in Japan, as life in Uganda was difficult. Read: Tokyo Olympics: Amonde, Moim Chosen Kenya’s Flag Bearers Ssekitoleko had not qualified to take part in the Tokyo Games,…