Sloppy Arsenal stunned by Swansea
London, ENGLAND: Swansea FC continued its English Premier League relegation survival by pooling yet another famous victory with a deserving 3-1 victory over Arsenal at the Liberty Stadium. The Gunners shot into the lead through overlapping left-back Nacho Monreal in the 33rd minute before Sam Clucas leveled for Swansea within a minute ensuring the tie […]
Kenya 7s team loses to Argentina
Sydney; AUSTRALIA: National men’s rugby sevens team Shujaa lost 7-5 to Argentina in the opening match of the third leg of the World Sevens Series that kicked off at Allianz Stadium, Sydney Friday morning. Shujaa trailed Argentina 7-0 in the first stanza before veteran Andre Amonde brought Kenya back into the game with a try, […]
Sanchez move to Man U proves why Bookies suspended betting on transfer
London, ENGLAND: When the news first broke a fortnight ago that Manchester United had entered the race to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, gamblers were quick to place their bets on the transfer understandably because it was believed he was going to join the blue side of Manchester. The perception was based on the fact […]
Shimba Hills, Waa Girls crowned Coast Region Chapa Dimba champions
Mombasa, KENYA: Shimba Hills and Waa Girls both from Kwale County will represent Coast Region in the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom youth football tournament nationals scheduled for March 23 in Nairobi. Shimba Hills earned a place after emerging boy’s champions following a 3-0 victory over Breezham FC with Waa Girls registering the same score-line over […]
Lavatsa ditches Bandari FC for Tusker FC
Mombasa, KENYA: The 2016 Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC have confirmed the signing of striker Edwin Lavatsa from their league rivals Bandari FC. Lavatsa who previously featured for the current champions Gor Mahia and Mathare United has signed a three-year contract with the Brewers. During his two years stint with the Dockers, Lavatsa helped […]
Bandari FC team manager Alfred Achayo is dead
Mombasa, KENYA: Coast-based Kenyan Premier League club Bandari FC team manager Alfred Obwaka Achayo is dead. According to reports, Achayo died Wednesday night at Mewa Hospital where he was rushed after collapsing in the bathroom. He had watched the English Premier League match pitting Arsenal and Chelsea at his Majengo house with his family members […]
Sportpesa cancel sports sponsorship citing high taxation
NAIROBI. KENYA: Betting firm Sportpesa has withdrawn all its sponsorship to sports related activities starting Monday citing high taxation by the Government. Sportpesa CEO Ronald Karauri broke the news through his Facebook page: ” Effective immediately, SportPesa has withdrawn all their sponsorship commitments having lost the case against the government’s proposed tax.” Karauri however stated […]
South African club Cape Town signs Kenyan striker Masoud Juma
Cape Town: SOUTH AFRICA; Cape Town City FC have announced the signing of Kenyan international Masoud Juma from Kenyan Premier League club Kariobangi Sharks. City made public the signing on Twitter: “Cape Town City is delighted to announce the acquisition of 21 year old Kenyan international striker, and African top goal-scorer of the year – […]
President Kenyatta congratulates Harambee stars for cecafa win
Nairobi. KENYA: President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other Kenyans to congratulate Harambee Stars on winning the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations CECAFA. The President through his twitter handle wrote ‘’ well done Harambee Stars, we are very proud of you. Great win’’ Harambee Stare edged Zanzibar 3-2 on post-match penalties to claim […]
Zanzibar upset Uganda to book Kenya in CECAFA finals
Kisumu, KENYA: Zanzibar has qualified for the finals of the ongoing Cecafa senior challenge tournament by toppling Uganda 2-1 in the semi-final match staged at the Moi, stadium Kisumu on Friday. Uganda who were the defending champions came from behind to force a one all draw in the first half before going down in the […]