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Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for COVID-19, the club has confirmed. In a brief statement the Spanish giants said: “Our coach Zinedine Zidane has tested positive for COVID-19.” Read: Zidane Snubs Bale For Champions League Again Zidane was on the touchline Wednesday as they beat Alcoyano 2-1 in Copa del Rey round of 32. They next face Alavès in LaLiga on Saturday. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Three Kenyan footballers were Thursday drafted in the Major League Soccer (MLS), the United States top-flight. Highly rated central midfielder Philip Mayaka, was picked by Colorado Rapids at number three overall. The 21-year-old, who is eligible to play for Kenya’s Harambee Stars, was turning out for Clemson University side Clemson Tigers. Here’s a glimpse of Mayaka’s skills, which made him amongst the top picks in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1352338793471291402?s=19 Nabi Kibunguchy whose father is a Kenyan, and is eligible for both the US and Kenya, was picked by Minnesota United FC from Sacramento Republic Academy. “I fell in love…

The newly refurbished Kinoru Stadium is not fit to stage international games due to poor playing surface, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) inspection team has ruled. The facility, which was amongst those that were earmarked to host the 2018 Championship of African Nations (CHAN), was renovated at a cost of Kshs 900 million. Following the inspection, FKF Technical Committee chairman Murithi Nabea, who hails from the region shot that the pitch is “not fit for even division one matches.” “The playing field requires correction so that it can be used. I want to be very clear – since I come from…

Nairobi City Stars head coach Sanjin Alagic has been cleared of allegations of directing racial slurs towards Vihiga United players during a league tie last year. Stars’ internal probe cleared the Bosnian, who has for the first time addressed the matter, vehemently denying the claims that were widely reported. Curiously, Vihiga United officials including coach Sammy Okoth, who made the allegations to the media, did not officially lodge a complaint. Read: Nairobi City Stars Coach Sanjin Alagic On The Spot For Allegedly Calling Vihiga United Players ‘Black Monkeys’ The match’s report from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) also did not…

Gor Mahia beat Western Stima 3-1 in the FKF Premier League at Moi Stadium, Kisumu on Monday. Ugandan import Tito Okello was the show stopper, coming off the bench to score a brace for the coach Carlos Manuel Vaz Pinto side. The visitors went ahead in the 22nd minute after Samuel Onyango headed in the opener, but Kennedy Agogo replied for Stima in the 36th minute. Read: Ex-Gor Mahia Skipper Harun Shakava Wants Out At Zambia’s Nkana FC Over Nonpayment Agogo, who played for Gor Mahia last season, tapped home a rebound off goalkeeper Boniface Oluoch poor save. After the breather,…

AFC Leopards rallied to edge out KCB FC 2-1, ending the Banker’s six-match unbeaten run in the 2020-21 FKFPL season. The game was staged at the Kasarani Stadium Annex on Sunday afternoon with a handful of football-starved fans attending. KCB headed into the match as firm favourites to win, having emerged victorious in all their previous. And true to their impressive form they wasted no time with Samuel Mwangi giving them the lead in the 24th minute. Leopards responded five minutes later with danger-man Elvis Rupia restoring parity with a fine strike. Read: AFC Leopards Coach Thomas Trucha Resigns Rupia, who…

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has retired from football and taken up his first role as head coach. The 35-year-old called it quits on his career to take over Derby County as permanent manager, signing a two-and-a-half year deal. He already worked as interim coach at Derby since the end of November after former manager Phillip Cocu parted company with the club. “When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I was completely blown away by the potential of Derby County Football Club,” he told the club’s official website. Read: Like Father Like Son: Rooney Junior Joins Man United “The…

Former Ivorian international and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba Wednesday, January 13 announced separation from his estranged wife Lalla Diakite after over 20 years of being together. The announcement came after he was forced by netizens to provide clarifications concerning their marriage following rumors that they were no longer living together as husband and wife. Drogba and Lalla tied the knot on June 12, 2011, in Monaco in the presence of selected guests. The 42-year-old made the shock announcement via his Instagram page telling fans: “I am not used to discussing my private life, but due to speculation in the media…

Harambee Stars midfielder Johanna Omollo has joined Turkish top tier side BB Erzurumspor from Cercle Brugge of Belgium. https://twitter.com/Erzurumspor/status/1349411692325777410?s=19 The move ends the 31-year-old’s ten-year stay in Belgium which begun in 2011 with Beerschot, a loan spell at Lommel United, three years at Royal Antwerp before finally landing at Cercle Brugge in 2017. Fondly known as Tosh from reggae icon Peter Tosh, Omollo is amongst a few Kenyan players who have played professional football in Europe for a long time. He joins Erzurumspor side which facing relegation and are presently last on the log after 17 games with 13 points.…

Michael Olunga has completed a move to Qatar Stars League side Al Duhail SC from Japan’s Kashiwa Reysol. A leaked photo from Qatar Stars League News IG page shows the 26-year-old’s unveiling. However, the club’s social media channels are yet to post anything about the move. According to reports, Al Duhail coughed up slightly over Kshs 900 million for Olunga’s signature. The Harambee Stars striker finished top scorer in the J-League with 28 goals and was crowned the 2020 season most valuable player. Read: Qatari Side Al Duhail SC Offers Staggering Kshs0.9 Billion For Michael Olunga’s Signature Al Duhail SC are…

Multiple Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are poised to unveil Portuguese Carlos Manuel Vaz Pinto as their new manager. K’Ogalo have not had a head coach since Brazilian Roberto “Robertinho” Oliveira returned home late last year to upgrade his coaching badges. Carlos, 46, is expected in the country Sunday as Gor Mahia will be playing their third league game against Kariobangi Sharks at Kasarani Stadium. The Portuguese is no stranger to Africa having handled Angola’s Recreativo do Libolo, St. George FC of Ethiopia and Ghana’s Hearts of Oak. Read: K’Ogalo Set For Al Hilal SC Friendly In Sudan He holds UEFA Pro…

Kitui County has ventured into manufacturing of soccer balls a field dominated by international brands like Nike and Adidas. Most local football clubs, schools, colleges and other entities use imported balls, a gap the County wants to plug in order to create jobs. “Kitui County is placing increased focus on manufacturing to drive the local growth and create jobs,” a statement from the County reads. “The turn around in local production comes about as a transforming prospective that will see the county become a key driver in the journey to realising the “Buy Kitui, Build Kitui” dream.” Email your news…

Arsenal have taken out a short-term £120m loan to help deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The club say they “met the criteria set by the Bank of England for the Covid Corporate Financing Facility” and a loan which is repayable in May 2021. The Gunners were one of the clubs to briefly welcome back some fans recently. Read: Not Quitting! Arsenal’s Beleaguered Manager Mikel Arteta Insists However, the return of supporters was halted as coronavirus cases increased and greater restrictions were enforced. An Arsenal statement said: “The CCFF is designed to provide short-term finance at commercial rates during…

Mauricio Pochettino’s first game in charge of Paris St-Germain did not go according to plan as the champions lost ground on leaders Lyon with a draw at Saint-Etienne. Romain Hamouma tapped in the opener after Idrissa Gueye lost possession on the edge of the PSG area. Moise Kean equalized three minutes later when he swiveled and fired home from close range. PSG are now second, three points behind Lyon, who beat Lens 3-2 earlier. Pochettino’s side leapfrogged Lille on goal difference after Christophe Galtier’s men suffered a surprise 2-1 home defeat by Angers. Read: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: I’m Still The Right…

Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic has apologized for breaching coronavirus rules after attending a New Year’s Eve party. The 29-year-old Serbia midfielder was pictured at a gathering with at least seven other people. At the time, London was under tier four Covid-19 restrictions, in which households could not mix. “I want to publicly apologize for my actions on New Year’s Eve,” said Milivojevic on Wednesday. “As captain of Crystal Palace Football Club, I am fully aware that my responsibilities go beyond football, and that in this instance I have let the fans, the club, my manager, and team-mates down. “In…