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English Premier League giants Arsenal are reportedly interested in the services of Philippe Coutinho. According to le10Sport.com, the Gunners have contacted the Brazilian’s agent Kia Joorabchian for talks. Coutinho is on loan to Bayern Munich from Barcelona, a deal which is expected to end in summer. The Bavarians are however unwilling to part with Kshs 19billion to make the deal permanent and are pursuing other options. “The Gunners have even made their arrangements to start the first discussions with his agent, Kia Joorabchian . A complex case for Arsenal , because it is very expensive. But Mikel Arteta dreams of…

In life, there is always that big break that comes your way and changes your life forever. For St.George’s and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi it was helping the Kenya national team qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals last year in Egypt. The qualification usher in a big pay day which enabled the former AFC Leopards, Posta Rangers and Tusker player to complete his house in Kakamega town. And so every-time Matasi travels to Kakamega, he does not have to worry where he will spend the night. More importantly, his wife and child put up in the three…

La Liga can resume from 8 June, says Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sanchez. The league’s president Javier Tebas said he had hoped Spain’s top flight would restart on 12 June, although La Liga is yet to confirm a restart date. La Liga players started training in groups of no more than 10 at the start of the week. “Spain has done what it should and now new horizons are opening for everyone. The time has come to bring back many day-to-day activities,” said Sanchez. “From 8 June, La Liga will be back. “Spanish football has a huge following but it…

Rwandan football body (Ferwafa) has decided to cancel 2019-20 calender season over the Coronavirus pandemic. Ferwafa went further to declare Kigali giants APR FC as the Rwandan Premier League champions using round 23 league standings. Two bottom placed clubs, HEROES FC and GICUMBI FC, kissed the grass and will play in the second division next season. Meanwhile, clubs to gain promotion to the top flight will be determined through playoffs when conditions allow. Rwanda has recorded 321 Coronavirus positive cases, 222 have recovered with zero deaths announced. APRC have now won a record 17 RPL titles, 8 more than their…

Former Kenya rugby sevens player Allan Makaka Shisiali is dead. Allan perished in a road accident along Mombasa road, Nairobi last night, according to reports. https://twitter.com/Kevin_teya/status/1264057896544985089?s=19 https://twitter.com/Gmwelu/status/1264060158176628736?s=19 In his heydays, Allan played for Kenya Harlequin FC as a flier. Email your news TIPS to Editor@kahawatungu.com or WhatsApp +254707482874. You can also find us on Telegram through www.t.me/kahawatungu

Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars defender Joash Onyango admits he is still disappointed about missing out on last July’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Egypt. The player was ruled out of the tournament after picking an injury two days before the team took to the pitch against Algeria. “It was very painful to watch the tournament on the bench but there was nothing I could do. I felt very bad and I am still disappointed by the miss. However, I am glad that we had good defenders who took over and gave their best.” Onyango revealed that despite being…

Tottenham and Bournemouth are investigating Serge Aurier and Jordon Ibe after they appeared to breach coronavirus social-distancing rules. Spurs right-back Aurier posted a photo on social media of himself and a barber after getting a haircut. Bournemouth’s Ibe has since deleted a photo of himself having a haircut. Hairdressers will open from 4 July at the earliest in England, and people cannot have visitors at their homes under the current guidelines. Bournemouth said they have launched “an internal investigation” and it is expected midfielder Ibe will face disciplinary action. Ibe, 24, is not considered part of the first-team squad and…

Yanga and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo has admitted that earning big bonuses on their way to last year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals in Egypt was a major motivation for the players. With each player in the squad assured of atleast Sh.750,000 Shikalo said the money has changed their lives forever. “Since I start playing football, I have never received such an amount of money. And I don’t think that applies to myself only. We were lucky to have been those who have earned the highest amount of bonuses ever while representing the national team” he said. Shikalo said…

Ugandan football body (FUFA) has cancelled 2019-20 season and declared Vipers SC champions of Ugandan Premier League. Uganda joins a growing list of countries that have been forced to cancel their seasons over the Coronavirus pandemic. In making the call, FUFA used mid-season table standings. https://twitter.com/OfficialFUFA/status/1263032112959180801?s=19 Kenya became the first African country to end their season and declare champions with Gor Mahia bagging the title. Congo Brazaville and neighbours DR Congo followed suit. Others like Ethiopia, Angola, Guinea and Niger, however, did not crown champions despite calling off their seasons. At the time of its abandonment in March, Vipers led…

Alexis Sanchez ascribes his failed stint at Manchester United to Jose Mourinho’s uncertain fielding which took a toll on his confidence. Sanchez’s much talked about move from Arsenal to the Red Devils in 2018 failed to live up to the hype as he struggled to settle under coach Mourinho. In an interview with the BBC, the Chilean, who moved to Inter Milan on loan, blamed Mourinho’s handling of the squad which led to loss of confidence. “I say things as they are and in my opinion,” Sanchez told the BBC. “Mourinho is one of the best coaches in the world…

There were six positive tests for coronavirus across three Premier League clubs on Sunday and Monday, as the top flight prepares to resume in June. The unnamed players or staff who have tested positive will now self-isolate for seven days. A total of 748 players and staff from 19 clubs were tested. The remaining clubs did their tests on Tuesday so will be included in Saturday’s results. Squads are starting non-contact training from Tuesday. The Premier League has been suspended since 13 March because of the Covid-19 pandemic, with 92 fixtures remaining. The league had previously identified 12 June for…

Paul Pogba’s older brother Florentin Pogba has joined Sochaux in the French second division, the club said on Monday. The 29-year old defender has agreed a three-year deal to return to French football, the club added. Florentin was born in Conakry but played for France at youth level before becoming a Guinean international. He has been a free agent since MLS outfit Atlanta United released him late last year. Florentin began his youth career at Celta Vigo in Spain and went on to have senior stints at Sedan and Saint-Etienne in France as well as Genclerbirligi in Turkey. Sochaux were…

Alexandre Song has disclosed that in deciding to ditch Arsenal for Barcelona he chose money over playtime. At a time he had cemented his in the Gunners’ midfield, the Cameroonian made a shock switch to the LaLiga giants in 2012 leaving tongues wagging. The three-year deal worth around Kshs 2billion in transfer fee. “When Barcelona offered me a contract, and I saw how much I would earn, I didn’t think twice,” the 32-year-old was quoted by AFTV. He added: “I met Barça’s sporting director, and he told me I would not get to play many games. But I didn’t give…

Celtic have been confirmed as Scottish Premiership champions for the ninth season in a row – and Hearts relegated – after the SPFL ended the season. The decision was taken at a board meeting on Monday after the 12 clubs agreed at the end of last week that completing the campaign was unfeasible. Average points per game played has been used to determine final placings. The only change to the table from when football was halted on 13 March is that St Johnstone go sixth, above Hibernian. Celtic were 13 points ahead of nearest challengers Rangers – having played a…

Former Kenya international Edward Rombo has been appointed the first Kenya Rugby League head coach. Recently formed Kenya Rugby League Federation (KRLF) made the call Monday. In his role, the 53-year-old will lead the League National team Program in collaboration with Giving Rugby Foundation to Provide Technical support to the Federation’s Development side in the area of Skills and Defense. Rombo is an Internationally Accredited Rugby Coach with more than 30 years playing and coaching experience in both Rugby Union and Rugby League, codes of the game at the highest level. He was the 1st Kenyan to play Professional Rugby…