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Todd Boehly has reportedly signed the purchase agreement to buy Chelsea – a huge step in ending Roman Abramovich’s 19-year ownership of the Premier League club. The US businessman and his consortium are believed to have agreed a deal worth up to £4billion with Abramovich, and they are now seeking approval from the UK government and the Premier League. A deal is expected to be completed before the end of the month. Chelsea were put up for sale by Abramovich just days before the Russian oligarch was sanctioned by the UK government in March for allegedly having ties with Vladimir…

Fans will not pay a dime to watch a galaxy of stars gathering at the Kasarani Stadium Saturday for the Kip Keino Classic. “Entry to the Kasarani Stadium 🏟️ for tomorrow’s #KipKeinoClassic is now FREE of charge after the government through the Ministry of Sports waives gate fees.” https://twitter.com/KipKeinoClassic/status/1522494728180281345?t=3qz2w-S_-ywb4bZKvBDf-w&s=19 A number of stars have confirmed participation, including Olympics 100M champion Lamont Jacobs, and our very own Ferdinand Omanyala. Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Namibian Olympics silver medalist Christine Mboma will also be competing on the women’s side. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on…

Mikel Arteta has signed a new deal with Arsenal which keeps him at the club until the end of the 2024/25 season. ‘I’m excited, grateful and really, really happy today,’ said Arteta. ‘When I spoke to Josh [Kroenke] he could see the club at the same point and he wanted to take the club the way I wanted to do it. So everything that he’s said, and that Stan [Kroenke] has said when I’ve been together with both of them, they’ve always delivered. ‘We want to take the club to the next level and to compete really with the top…

Jose Mourinho was all tearful after guiding Roma of Italia to the final of the UEFA Europa Conference League final Thursday night. The Giallorossi beat Leicester City 1-0 on the night at the Stadio Olimpico with a Tammy Abraham header, 2-1 on aggregate. It set up their Final against Feyenoord in Tirana on May 25, the first UEFA Final for the club since 1991. Although he has won the Champions League and Europa League, the Special One was visibly emotional as the final whistle rang out. Read: Jose Mourinho Lands AS Roma Job “When you work in Rome, live in Rome…

It is all systems go as the much anticipated return of the National Rugby Sevens Circuit is set for this May 2022 after a two-year hiatus that was occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Kenya Rugby Union calendar of events, the historic Kabeberi Sevens will kick off the circuit on May 21-22, 2022 at the RFUEA Grounds. “Unleash the legend! Come roar at #Kabeberi7s and shake the RFUEA Grounds once again! Time to relive the memories and the good times as we welcome sevens rugby back!,” announced the organisers of the circuit Mwamba RFC on their official twitter…

Man City will not be winning the glorious UEFA Champions League after being bundled out by record holders Real Madrid at the semis on Wednesday night. Carrying a slender 4-3 to Madrid, the Citizens were cautiously hopeful of making the final set for Paris end of this month. At one point in the all looked smooth sailing when Algerian Riyad Mahrez notched in the away goal, but the hosts, using their pedigree managed to turn tables on them. City’s disappointment rekindles what has come to be known as Toure or African curse on manager Pep Guardiola. Read: Kevin de Bruyne: Why…

Mashemeji Derby, a clash between Kenyan Premier League arch rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, will be staged at the Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. https://twitter.com/OfficialGMFC/status/1521856553309065216?t=ryxXocbQr6q-WXKzv5HSPg&s=19 The fixture was doubtful due to unavailability of a suitable stadium to host such a high security game. It had previously been communicated that the game would be played in Kisumu at the newly built Kenyatta Stadium, but many objected due to security concerns. Read: Mashemeji Derby: Gor Mahia With Routine Win Over Leopards The fact that Sports Kenya banned Gor Mahia from using its facilities due to past vandalism cases by fans compounded the situation.…

Winning the Champions League would change how people view Manchester City, says midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. City have not won the competition despite spending more than £1bn and lifting 16 trophies since the 2008 takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group. Pep Guardiola’s side have a 4-3 lead against Real Madrid heading into the semi-final second leg on Wednesday. “I think it would change the perspective from outside,” De Bruyne said. Read: City’s Kevin de Bruyne Crowned Player Of The Year For The Second Time “We have not won it but winning it would change that little narrative.” Following their defeat…

World record holder over 800m David Rudisha will vie for Kilgoris MP in the August general elections. “David Rudisha to vie for the Kilgoris Parliamentary seat as an independent candidate.” https://twitter.com/Nyash88/status/1521724033074700288?t=ves8TZPB-qmhu9hOwcn8Dw&s=19 The two-time world champion hanged up his boots after a blissful career cut short by a nagging injury. Rudisha follows in the footsteps of former Boston marathon winner Wesley Korir who served as Cherangany MP from 2013-17 on an independent ticket. Other sports men have also delved in the murky waters of politics and will be gunning for elective posts in the elections set for 9 August 2022. Former…

Sadio Manè is now the all time African top scorer in the knockout stages of the prestigious UEFA Champions League. The Senegalese star notched his fifteenth goal on Tuesday night as Liverpool survived a scare to beat Villarreal 2-3 away. The Reds booked a spot in the finals set for Paris on 28 May 2022. Didier Drogba held the previous record with 14 goals followed by Manè’s teammate Mohammed Salah with 11 goals and Cameroonian Samuel Eto’o with 10. https://twitter.com/ChampionsLeague/status/1521590628152397827?t=yfU9az57eIHU7FIhQsXLKQ&s=19 2022 has been an incredible year for Manè who has now qualified for four finals. https://twitter.com/SquawkaNews/status/1521598220014473216?t=CRIvu1Kf8bO1r9o1qjfuZg&s=19 He led the Teranga…

Olympics gold medalist in 100M Lamont Jacobs will grace this year’s Kipkeino Classic at the Kasarani Stadium, Saturday. Lamont’s arrival sets up a mouthwatering duel with Kenya and Africa’s record holder over the distance, Ferdinand Omanyala. The Italian announced his participation in the Africa’s only Continental Gold Tour by World Athletics by posting on Facebook, “World tour is starting, let’s go.” Meanwhile, Omanyala has sent a warning shot to Lamont Jacobs, telling him that his sole mission in Kenya should be to savour the rich wildlife Kenya boasts. Also Read: Sprint Star Justin Gatlin Arrives In Nairobi For Kip Keino…

Legendary Cameroonian football player Samuel Eto’o has been secretly touring Malindi with his family. In a Facebook post, the former Barcelona and Chelsea striker captioned a photo with him and family, saying “thank you Malindi.” Read: Samuel Eto’o Backs Indomitable Lions Despite Afcon Disappointment Kenya’s port town of Malindi is known for its Swahili-inspired architecture, laid-back atmosphere, fresh seafood, pristine beaches, and sunny weather. Eto’o was recently elected the president of the Cameroon football body Fecofa. He successfully oversaw the hosting of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us…

Mino Raiola, the agent who represented some of football’s most high-profile players, has died at the age of 54. The Dutch-Italian’s stable of players included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Raiola was also president of the Football Forum, which represented leading agents and their players. “His presence will be forever missed,” the Raiola family said in a statement. It read: “In infinite sorrow, we share the passing of the most caring and amazing football agent that ever was. Read: I’m Alive, Super Agent Mino Raiola Clears Air “Mino fought until…

Record African champions Al Ahly SC of Egypt are opposed to Morocco hosting the final of this year’s African Champions League. The final is set for 29 May 2022, but to-date, CAF, the continental football body is yet to pick a venue. However, according to sources at CAF, Morocco are favoured as the hosts. Ahly won a record 10th Champions League title last year in the Morocco’s capital Casablanca after thumping South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs 3-0. With a possibility of Ahly meeting Moroccan giants Wydad AC in this year’s final, the Egyptians want a “neutral” ground, and have informed CAF…

Mathare United are set to miss a second straight league fixture at Ulinzi Stars in Kericho over financial problems. The Slum Boys failed to Bandari FC last weekend in Nairobi as they dished out a walkover for the first time in their KPL history. https://twitter.com/Kevin_teya/status/1520287145994375170?t=-7mJ8NnmNNAZ50auBF8oIw&s=19 Currently bottom on the log, if they fail to Honor a third game then as per regulations they will be automatically relegated. The current league season is being run by FKF Caretaker Committee which FIFA, the global football body, does not recognise. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on…