Author: Bonface Osano

Andre Cassa Mbungo has today been appointed the new coach of Rwandan giants Rayon Sports FC. The 51-year-old is the resigned as AFC Leopards coach late last year over nonpayment. “We’re delighted to announce that former AS Kigali, Police FC, Kiyovu Sports and AFC Leopards coach Cassa Mbungo Andre is joining the Gikundiro as our head coach on Thursday,” the club Tweeted. https://twitter.com/rayon_sports/status/1232607674774249474?s=19 Mbungo joined Leopards in February last year, managing to steady the club’s rocking ship but in December he quit over nonpayment. Leopards have endured a rough financial patch since SportPesa, their form shirt sponsor, exited the Kenyan…

‘Hit Squad’ captain Nick Okoth and Christine Ongare are through to the semifinals of the Africa Boxing 2020 Tokyo Olympics qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal. Okoth unanimously cruised past Angola’s Pedro Gomes, while Ongare dismissed Modestine Munga Zalia of the DRC in a similar fashion. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1232383972283441153?s=19 The duo is now a win away from the coveted ticket to Tokyo in summer. Okoth will be seeking a return to the global showpiece since the 2008 edition in Beijing, China. Elated Ongare remained focused, saying his mission is to make history, “I dreamed of this, I know with amateur you don’t train for…

Victor Wanyama Foundation scholars had a memorable first mid-term break as they were treated to various activities in Nairobi. The students drawn from different secondary schools across the country attended a mentorship program, visited the Nairobi National Museum and were taken to swim. Six students from 48 applicants were early this year chosen for the inaugural Victor Wanyama Foundation scholarship program. Read: Bundesliga Side Hertha Berlin Eyeing Victor Wanyama The foundation will cater to all their needs throughout secondary school life. The students are; Eva Basweti Moraa, who joined Sironga Girls High School from Rangenyo Primary School. Kyule David Kitusa…

Liverpool moved within 12 points of winning the Premier League title with their victory over West Ham on Monday. Jurgen Klopp’s side are now an incredible 22 points clear of their nearest challengers Manchester City. After 30 years of slip-ups and near misses, a first top-flight title since 1990 is tantalizingly within their grasp. But just when Liverpool fans thought their season could not get any better, the prospect of sealing the title at the home of their nearest rivals Everton, is now a very real one. Read: Obiri Retains World 5000m Crown In Doha When is the earliest Liverpool…

Gor Mahia survived Zoo FC scare to win 2-3 at the Green Stadium, Kericho on Sunday. The win was K’Ogalo’s first in three games – easing pressure on coach Steven Polack. Twice Gor Mahia came from a losing position to bag the victory. Kepha Ondati gave the hosts a first-half lead but Gor Mahia leveled through defender Elvis Ranock is the second half. Mathew Odongo restored the lead in the 67th minute but yet again the defending champions leveled through Nicholas Kipkirui ten minutes later. Read: Klopp Unimpressed With Liverpool Barren Draw Against Bayern Munich Samuel Onyango secured the win…

Former Olympic and three-time world champion Asbel Kiprop has announced that he will pursue a new career in motorsports. The 30-year-old Police Constable, who is serving a four-year doping ban, made the revelation on his Twitter handle. “I’m ready to begin again in a sport that doesn’t have doping conspiracy. I will be patient again to be able to be Champion. I will be climbing this ladder hoping to learn the next game.” https://twitter.com/KipropAsbel/status/1231653667457114112?s=19 Kiprop has vehemently denied ever doping and at one point threatened to use his gun to “earn myself justice.” “I pray to National Police Service to…

Neymar was sent off late on as Paris St-Germain came from behind to get back to winning ways against Bordeaux. The Ligue 1 leaders drew 4-4 at Amiens last week before losing 2-1 at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and fell behind to a Hwang Ui-jo opener. Edinson Cavani replied and Marquinhos’ first goal was swiftly canceled out by Pablo in first-half stoppage time. Read: Neymar In Trouble For Publishing Private Photos Of Accuser But Marquinhos and Kylian Mbappe then scored in quick succession before Ruben Pardo’s late reply gave Bordeaux hope. Neymar was shown a second yellow card…

A university student has become the first Kenyan to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Faith Ogalo, a third-year student at Kibabii University, made the cut after winning her heavyweight category in the African qualifiers in Morocco Sunday. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1231682257791979520?s=19 In Dakar, Senegal boxing prospect Royton Okwiri failed to progress past the quarters after being eliminated by Ugandan David Ssemujji on a split decision in the middleweight category. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1231623640514514945?s=19 Also out is Shaffi Bakari in the flyweight. Shaffi was dismissed by Ghanaian Selemanu Tetteh also by a split decision. https://twitter.com/OlympicsKe/status/1231666707783127043?s=19 Kenyan Christine Ongare stopped Burundian Ornella Havyarimana in the women’s flyweight…

Incumbent Nick Mwendwa presented his nomination papers for the presidential race to the FKF Electoral Board at Kasarani on Saturday. Former FKF president Sam Nyamweya and Gor Mahia FC CEO Lordvick Aduda, who had expressed interest to unseat Mwendwa did not show up by close of business. Nyamweya and Aduda gave the process a wide berth last year, instead moving to the Sports Despute Tribunal (SDT), where they successfully challenged the composition of the electoral body. The SDT granted their prayers and the process was ordered afresh. Flanked by his running mate, Doris Petra, Mwendwa completed the Board’s verification checkpoints…

Michael Olunga’s return to the Japanese topflight, J-League, was marked with two goals early Saturday. The Harambee Stars striker, who chose to stick with Kashiwa Reysol in the second division last season after they were relegated, bagged a brace against Consadole Sapporo. In-form Ataru Esaka opened the scoring for Kashiwa Reysol in the 13th minute and returned with an assist in the 20th minute for Olunga’s first-ever goal in the Japanese top-flight. Olunga had assisted Esaka in the opening goal as the duo proved to be a thorn in the flesh of Consadole Sapporo’s wobbly defence. Esaka found the back…

Zamalek SC are the Egyptian Super Cup winners after edging out arch rivals Al Ahly 3-4 on penalties on Thursday in Abu Dhabi. The fiercely fought game ended in a barren after 90 minutes and had to be decided by spot kicks. Zamalek, who won their 4th title, converted all but one kick, while record holders Ahly with 12 titles, missed two. The White Knights’ keeper Mohamed Abou Gabal was the hero of the night after making the two decisive saves. Seven days ago, Zamalek beat reigning African Champions Esperance de Tunis in Qatar to win the CAF Super Cup.…

Cash strapped AFC Leopards are appealing to fans to help them raise Kshs 400,000 to honor two KPL fixtures in Mumias. This after the club was denied use of the Nyayo Stadium – putting a huge financial burden on them to shift to Mumias. “Due to the unavailability of Nyayo Stadium, we shall be camping in Mumias for our league matches against Sofapaka and Chemelil Sugar. The unexpected change has had a huge financial impact on the club and we’re mobilizing resources to ensure that our stay in Mumias is smooth and players are comfortable,” said the club Secretary General…

Oscar Ouma and Samuel Oliech are the most significant inclusions as the Kenya Men’s National Sevens squad was named for the fifth and sixth rounds of the 2019/2020 HSBC Sevens World Series in Los Angeles, USA, and Vancouver, Canada. https://twitter.com/KenyaSevens/status/1230378262561460225?s=19 Ouma and Oliech last featured for Shujaa during the 2017/18 campaign and are part of five changes made by Paul Feeney from the side that was in action in Hamilton and Sydney. The duo spoke about their return to the squad with former captain Ouma saying, “It feels good to be back in the setup and getting another chance to…

Match-fixing has for the past few weeks been a topical issue in the Kenyan football circles. This after FIFA, the global football body, banned four former KK Homeboyz players for match manipulation. Ugandan George Mandela received the heaviest punishment of them all, a life ban from all football-related activities, while three Kenyans; Moses Chikati, Festus Okiring, and Festo Omukoto, were slapped with four-year bans respectively. Match-fixing, however, is not a recent thing in Kenyan football, at least going by Wilson Raj Perumal memoirs, Kelong Kings, written together with investigative journalists Alessandro Righi and Emanuele Piano. Kelong is a Singaporean slang…

Harambee Starlets head coach, David Ouma has released the provisional squad for the Turkish Women cup scheduled to run from Monday, March 2 to Wednesday, March 11, 2020 The call-up largely features players who did the country proud during the CECAFA Championships games last year in which they emerged as champions. Coach David Ouma has widened his scouting net to the Chapa Dimba Na Safaricom tournament, calling up Falling Water’s player Jane Njeri who showed immense skill in leading her team to retain the Central regional title in the tournament. Read: Harambee Starlets Jet Out For Crucial Olympics Qualifier Against…