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Brazilian coach Roberto Oliveira Gonçalves do Carmo has arrived in the country to take over at Gor Mahia. Robertinho, as he’s fondly known, will replace Finnish Steven Pollack, who mutually parted ways with the club on Friday. The former Brazilian international will prepare the team ahead of CAF Champions League starting November. Gor Mahia have been training for close to a month now ahead of the continental assignment. In 2018, he was the firm favourite to succeed Briton Dylan Kerr, but he chose to stay at Rayon Sports of Rwanda after he was offered an improved package. He is remembered…

Gor Mahia have parted ways with head Coach Steven Pollack “on mutual agreement.” The club Chairman Ambrose Rachier said the club came to an agreement with the coach and thanked him for his services. “We can confirm that the club has parted ways with coach Steven Pollack on mutual agreement. We had a discussion with him and received a letter as well to facilitate the agreement. We would like to thank him for his time at Gor Mahia,” said Rachier. In a letter written to the club, the Finish, who took over the mantle in August last year, cited economic…

Harambee Stars edged out Chipolopolo of Zambia 2-1 in a friendly played at Nyayo Stadium on Friday. Al Masr forward Clifford Nyakeya was the toast of the day forcing Tandi Mwape to turn the ball into his own net in the 19th minute after being set up by Kenneth Muguna. Nyakeya, an alumni of Gor Mahia academy, sealed the victory with a superb strick in the 37th minute after again being set up by Muguna. Zambia regrouped in the second half managing to pull one back in the 83rd minute through Chabula Emmanuel header. Stars used the game to gauge…

Zambia senior national football team arrived in the country last night ahead of today’s friendly encounter against hosts the Harambee Stars. The Copper Bullets or Chipolopolo were welcomed at Jomo Kenyata International Airport by Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya Kapambwe Nduna, First Secretary for Economics Thomas Zulu and Mirriam Mukandi who is in charge of protocol. They were booked at Safari Park Hotel along the Thika Super Highway, Nairobi. The warm-up is scheduled at newly renovated Nyayo Stadium starting 4.00pm local time behind closed doors due to the Coronavirus restrictions. Led by Serbian gaffer Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic, the team consists…

Midfielder Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal’s Europa League squad for the forthcoming campaign. The 31-year-old’s future at the club remains uncertain after being persistently left out of the side by manager Mikel Arteta. The Germany international has not played for the Gunners since March. New £45m signing Thomas Partey has been included in the 25-man squad before their first Group B fixture against Rapid Vienna on 22 October. The former Atletico Madrid midfielder joined the Gunners on deadline day. There is also no place in Arsenal’s squad for defenders Sokratis Papastathopoulos or William Saliba. Read: Ozil To…

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced a three-year radio broadcast deal for FKFPL with Milele FM. Milele FM and other Mediamax owned sister stations will exclusively broadcast Kenya’s top flight beginning next season. In the first season, the company will part with Kshs 10million for the rights, the second season Kshs11 million and third season Kshs13 million. Revealing the latest development, FKF boss Nick Mwendwa hailed the deal as a first in the history of the league. https://twitter.com/Nmwendwa/status/1314170800421974016?s=19 FKFPL already secured a title sponsor in gaming firm Betking and a television broadcast partner in Chinese pay television giants StarTimes. The…

Clarke Sydney Omondi Oduor has arrived in the country ahead of Kenya’s Harambee Stars friendly against Zambia at Nyayo Stadium Friday. The 21-year-old, who plays for English Championship side Barnsley FC as a left full back, jetted into the country Wednesday night. Clerke is eligible to feature for England, but has opted to play for Kenya, his father’s nation, and is expected to earn his first international cap against the Chipolopolo. The player gives coach Francis Kimanzi more options as he can also play as an attacking midfielder, his natural position. Kenya are preparing for the 2022 Cameroon Africa Cup…

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has offered to pay the salary of Jerry Quy, the man who plays the role of club mascot Gunnersaurus. On Monday, the Gunners announced that Quy, who has been part of the matchday experience at Arsenal for 27 years, was one of 55 redundancies. “I was so sad that Jerry Quy, aka our famous and loyal mascot Gunnersaurus and integral part of our club, was being made redundant after 27 years,” said the 31-year-old German in a post on Twitter. “As such, I’m offering to reimburse Arsenal with the full salary of our big green guy…

FKF Premier League giants AFC Leopards have signed a preseason partnership deal with Galana Oil Kenya Limited. Ingwe, as the 12-time league champions are nicknamed, are gearing up for preseason ahead of football resumption tentatively in November. The club made the announcement without giving figures involved. “AFC Leopards has today partnered with Galana Oil Kenya Limited to co-sponsor our pre-season training in preparation for the coming season. Galana Oil Kenya Limited operates Delta Service stations across the country and is the sole distributor of ENOC Lubricants in Kenya,” the statement reads. Leopards, who recently launched their new season kit and…

Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has tested positive for coronavirus, the Swiss Football Association says. Shaqiri, 28, is is on international duty with Switzerland and is now self-isolating. He is the third Liverpool player to contract Covid-19 within a week, after Thiago Alcantara and Sadio Mane. Shaqiri has played once for the Reds this season, in the Carabao Cup at Lincoln on 24 September, and has not made a Premier League matchday squad. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Thomas Partey is a Gunner after penning a four-year contract, according to a source close to the player. https://twitter.com/sulaiman4real/status/1313167653926830081?s=19 Arsenal reportedly coughed up Kshs 7.04 billion to trigger his release from LaLiga side Atletico Madrid. https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1313161232401215489?s=19 The player has undergone medicals in Spain and is enroute to London ahead of Premier League transfer deadline midnight. The 27-year-old Ghanaian has been subject of intense transfer rumours with Arsenal emerging as the most interested club. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Harambee Stars friendly against Zambia set for Friday has been approved by the government subject to adherence to COVID-19 safety protocols. The warm-up was doubtful after the sports ministry declined a request for the FKFPL playoff match between Kisumu All Stars and Vihiga United last week. But FKF president Nick Mwendwa has since confirmed the clash against the Chipolopolo, a first since sporting events were suspended in March due to the Coronavirus, has been cleared. Read: Origi Back On Harambee Stars Team For Zambia Friendly “We can now breathe and prepare for the friendly. The government has allowed us to play…

Brazilian coach Roberto Oliveira Gonçalves do Carmo has been linked with Kenyan Premier League giants Gor Mahia move, according to Kahawa Tungu sources. “Robertinho” could replace Finnish Steven manager Pollack, who is yet to return from holiday as the team continues to prepare for next season. Pollack, who joined K’Ogalo in August last year, was granted a ten-day leave last month to enable him to attend to family matters but was yet to return by the deadline last week. Read: Raymond Oruo Appointed Acting Gor Mahia CEO Gor Mahia have been training for close to three weeks now as they prepare…

Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge failed to defend London Marathon crown – finishing a disappointing eighth on Sunday. Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata, who finished second last year, won the title with Vincent Kipchumba of Kenya bagging silver. Ahead of the race, Eliud Kipchoge, who is the reigning world marathon champion and four-time London marathon champion was seen as the firm favourite to win. This was amplified when his would be rival, Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele, pulled out with calf injury. However, Kipchoge, known for his dominant style, started to send mixed signals when he failed to break off the chasing pack. “After 25…

Shura Kitata Tola is the 2020 London marathon winner – crossing the tape in 2:05: 58. The 24-year-old Ethiopian dethroned race’s firm favourite and the reigning world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, who finished a distant eighth. Kipchoge, 35, has won the London marathon four times. Kenya’s Vincent Kipchumba finished second, coming just seconds off rescuing the crown from leaving Kenya. Read: VIDEO: Brigid Kosgei Defends London Marathon Crown In the women’s category, world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei was peerless, winning the race in 2:14:04. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram…