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Monday, September 5, 2022

Conjestina Achieng: I'm not dead

Eric September 05, 2022 0

Boxing legend Conjestina Achieng has refuted rumours that she died while undergoing treatment at the Mombasa Women Empowerment Network hospital.

Speaking to the press on Sunday Ms Achieng urged Kenyans to continue praying for her as she recuperates at the facility battling mental illness.

The boxer,was addressing the press alongside former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko who visited her at the facility in Jomvu sub-county.

“I am responding well to treatment. Those spreading rumours that I succumbed I want to tell them I am alive and well,” she said.

Ms Achieng who received boxing gear from Mr Sonko said she's preparing to head back to ring and defend her International Boxing Federation title before she retires.

“I want to defend my International Boxing Federation (IBF) and the International Female Boxing Associating locally before I retire. I urge sponsors to chip in like how Mr Sonko has done. I will appreciate you. I have begun training already. It will be a local fight,” she added.

On his part, Mr Sonko who rescued Ms Achieng from her Yala home said he was impressed with Conje's response to the treatment.

“Ms Achieng has improved, and I have brought her the training equipment. I would want her to train other girls to be like her,” said Mr Sonko.

He promised to set up a gym for her and buy more equipment. Mr Sonko said the legend boxer brought accolades to Kenya hence must be taken care of.

He said he will continue monitoring the former boxer progress until she fully recovers and can stand on her feet.

“Politics is over its now time to work for the less fortunate. The outgoing regime was not serious about our legendary artists and sports personalities. These are people who should be supported,” he added.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Bournemouth sack head coach Parker

Eric August 30, 2022 0

Bournemouth has parted ways with head coach Scott Parker three days after the team suffered a 9-0 at Liverpool.

Parker led Bournemouth to promotion last season but has been dismissed, after 14 months at the helm.

Since the kick off of the 2022/23 season, the team has won one of their first four Premier League matches. That came on the opening day against Aston Villa. Since then they have also lost 4-0 to Manchester City and 3-0 to Arsenal.

Bournemouth’s owner, Maxim Demin, while confirming Parker's exit thanked the technical for their efforts in guiding the team back to the top flight league.

“I would like to place on record my gratitude to Scott and his team for their efforts during their time with us,” he said. “Our promotion back to the Premier League last season under his tenure will always be remembered as one of the most successful seasons in our history.

“However, in order for us to keep progressing as a team and a club as a whole, it is unconditional that we are aligned in our strategy to run the club sustainably. We must also show belief in and respect for one another. That is the approach that has brought this club so much success in recent history, and one that we will not veer from now. Our search for a new head coach will begin immediately.”

Gary O’Neil will take interim charge, assisted by Shaun Cooper and Tommy Elphick.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Makwatta leaves AFC for top Bostwana side

Eric August 24, 2022 0

with the transfer ban still enforced,AFC Leopards has been dealt a blow with striker John Mark Makwatta dumping the Football Kenya Federation side for Botswana top tier side Gaborone United.

Makwatta who had been loaned out to AFC Leopards by Kenya Police FC from January till the end of the season penned a two-year deal.

Gaborone United has also signed Kenya Police FC forward and midfielder Duncan Otieno for a two-year deal.

“I made the decision to leave because of the current situation back at home. Things were not looking okay in terms of football administration and as a player, you always look to where there is stability and Gaborone also offered a chance to play in the CAF Champions League,” Makwatta told a local media outlet.

Makwatta joined the Patrick Aussems side early this year after a poor season show at Kenya Police FC.

His form at Ingwe attracted several suitors and at the end, made the decision to move to Botswana.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Omanyala wins 100m gold at Commonwealth Games

Eric August 04, 2022 0

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala won Kenya its first gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after storming to victory in the men’s 100m final on Wednesday night.

The 26-year-old clocked 10.02sec beating his South African rival Akani Simbine who came second in 10.13 sec.

Yupun Abeykoon of Sri Lanka won bronze in 10.14.

Wednesday's victory came as a recourse for Omanyala who endured an underwhelming outing at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon last month.

Omanyala becomes the first ever Kenyan in 60 years to win the Commonwealth Games 100m title after blistering through the final on Wednesday night.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Gor Mahia appoints former Uganda Cranes Coach

Eric July 28, 2022 0

Football Kenya Federation side, Gor Mahia FC has appointed Irishman Jonathan McKinstry as their new coach.

McKinstry who previously guided Uganda Cranes has joined K'Ogalo on a two-year contract.

Confirming the appointment, the club's Secretary General Sam Ochola said the tactician is expected to link up with team this week and will officially be unveiled on Monday.

" We have settled on McKinstry because of his experience and performance in the teams he has coached." Said Mr Ochola

McKinstry 37, coached the Ugandan national team for 18 months before he was fired.

During his stint at the Cranes, he guided them to win the 2019 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

Besides coaching Cranes, he has coached Rwanda's Amavumbi and also Sierra Leone national team.

He succeeds German tactician Andreas Spier who parted ways with Gor last month.

Sunday, July 24, 2022

Olympic champion Korir, Chebet bag medals in Oregon

Eric July 24, 2022 0

Olympic Champion Emmanuel Korir produced his trademark sprint to bag world 800m title in Oregon, Eugene on Saturday.

Korir timed 1:43:71sec, with Algerian Djamel Sedjati coming in second in 1:44.14 while Canada's Marco Arop closed the medal podium in 1:44.28.

African champion Slimane Moula, raced into lead of the eight-man race at Hayward Field with Arop sliding through on the inside lane and led through the bell for the final lap before Korir kicked, effortlessly pulling past the field and into pole at the 200m mark producing an excellent sprint through to the finish line.

In the women's 5000m final, former world junior champion Beatrice Chebet came in second, winning a silver for Kenya after finishing behind Ethiopian Gudaf Tsegay.

Tsegay who bagged bronze in the 1000m race surged down the home stretch to win in 14:46:29second with Chebet coming second in 14:46.75 .

Another Ethiopian, Dawit Seyaum, claimed bronze (14:47.36).

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands came in sixth. Sifan leaves the World Championships without a medal having failed to stump her authority in both 5000m and 10000m race.

Friday, July 22, 2022

Sadio Mane wins African Player of the Year award

Eric July 22, 2022 0

Sadio Mane has been crowned the African Player of the Year for the second time in a glamorous award ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco on Thursday.

The Senegal forward first won the honour in 2019 while still at the English Premier League side Liverpool.

The 30-year-old left Liverpool FC last month after signing a three-year deal with Bayern Munich.

"I am really honoured and highly delighted to receive this award again," Mane said.

"Thanks to my coaches, my club and national team colleagues and those friends who stood by me during difficult times."

Mane won ahead of former Liverpool teammate Mo Salah from Egypt and fellow Senegal international and Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.

Mane and Salah played pivotal roles last season with Liverpool, who lifted the FA Cup and English League Cup and finished runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League.

Salah has since signed a contract extension at Anfield while Mane opted for a move, with Bayern reportedly paying an initial 32 million euros ($32.5 million) that could rise to 41 million euros.

Nigerian Asisat Oshoala who features for Barcelona won the Women's Player of the Year a record fifth time, overtaking compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha.

Monday, July 18, 2022

Mburu bags silver in 10,000M as Team Kenya continue hunt for gold

Eric July 18, 2022 0

Stanley Waithaka Mburu has earned Kenya her third medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Oregon,Eugene after finishing second in the men's 10,000m race.

Waithaka, the 2018 World Under-20 5000m silver medallist had to fight harder in a tightly contested final that saw him take on the defending champion Joshua Cheptegei, half marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo both of Uganda and Olympic champion Selemon Barega of Ethiopia.

Despite falling in the early stages of the race, Waithaka quickly picked pace to take silver in a season best mark of 27:27.90

Cheptegei held on for victory as he successfully defended his title in 27:27.43 as his compatriot Kiplimo settling for bronze in 27:27.97.

Monday, July 11, 2022

Peres Jepchirchir to miss World Championship in Eugene

Eric July 11, 2022 0

Olympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir will miss the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, due to a right hip injury, her agent confirmed on Monday.

Jepchirchir was one of the favourites for the title having also won the New York marathon last year as well as the Boston Marathon in April this year.

According to reports the 28-year-old runner first felt discomfort last week after which Team Kenya's doctor advised her to rest.

"For sure the hip and the whole leg is painful," she told Nation

"I am so disappointed but I would rather not aggravate the injury since we still have another world event next year before my Olympic title defence at the 2024 Paris summer Games."

Jepchirchir beat compatriot Brigid Kosgei and Molly Seidel of USA to win gold in Tokyo Olympic Games last year.

Kenya will be banking on Ruth Chepngetich who is the defending world champion and has the fastest time this season.

The women's marathon at the worlds will be held on July 18.

Thursday, July 7, 2022

Former FKF President Nick Mwendwa arrested, faces fresh charges

Eric July 07, 2022 0

Former Football Kenya Federation boss Nick Mwendwa has been arrested.

Mwendwa's arrest comes barely a day after the Anti Corruption Court in Nairobi acquitted him from the corruption charges he was facing after the Direction of Public Prosecution dropped their case against him.

Confirming the decision to drop the charges and charge Mwendwa afresh, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) on Thursday said their move was attributed to new evidence gathered against the troubled football boss.

Senior Assistant Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Joseph Riungu said Mwendwa, who stepped down from the role as FKF president in November 2021, will be arraigned on Monday.

Riungu clarified that the prosecution did not preffer charges against Mwendwa after the decision to add the charges was reached.

"The prosecution has since reviewed the additional evidence and applied for a summons against President of FKF Nick Mwendwa. He is expected to take a plea on Monday, July 11, 2022," said Riungu.

The prosecution stresses that the matter is of public interest and will ensure the case is prosecuted in adherence with the law and justice served.

Mwendwa who was serving his second term as FKF President was forced out of office due to corruption.

On Wednesday, the court sitting in Milimani, Nairobi freed him from the 38 million corruption case after the prosecution failed to present evidence in the matter.

Milimani Anti-corruption chief Magistrate Eunice Nyutu acquited Mwendwa declining the concerted effort by the DPP to have the matter adjourned further to enable his office to record statements from intended witnesses.

Mwendwa's exit from office came days after Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed disbanded FKF and placed a caretaker committee to be in charge of running football in the interim.

The decision however earned Kenya a ban from international football by FIFA.

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

PSG sacks Pochettino, names Galtier new manager

Eric July 05, 2022 0

Mauricio Pochettino has been sacked as Paris Sain Germain manager, the club have announced, with former Nice boss Christophe Galtier taking over on a two-year contract.

PSG formally unveiled Galtier at a news conference on Tuesday.

"When you're here [at the Parc des Princes], you feel the expectations," said Galtier, who is PSG's first French coach since Laurent Blanc in 2013-16.

"I appreciate the responsibility that I have so that PSG can have a great season. I have been getting ready for it. If I have accepted his job, it is because I am capable of it. But we have to do it all together."

Prior to his appointment ,Galtier, 55, was Lille manager.Under his lead Lille bagged the. 2021 league title ahead of PSG.

Pochettino's stay at the club was uncertain following PSG's elimination from the Champion League by Real Madrid in the round of 16 with earlier reports indicating the club was also courting Zinedine Zidane as a possible replacement .

"Paris Saint-Germain confirm that Mauricio Pochettino has ended his role at the club," PSG said in a statement. "The club would like to thank Mauricio Pochettino and his staff for their work and wish them the best for the future."

There had been speculation over Pochettino's future at PSG since their elimination from the Champions League by Real Madrid in the round of 16 despite holding a 2-0 aggregate lead at half-time of the second leg.

Pochettino leaves PSG after 84 competitive in charge having won 55 games, drawn 15 and lost 14.

Origi joins AC Milan after Liverpool exit

Eric July 05, 2022 0

It's official, Divock Origi has signed for AC Milan weeks after leaving English Premier League side Liverpool.

The 27-year-old Belgian international joined the Italian champions as a free agent after his contract was registered with the Italian top flight on Tuesday.

During his stint at the Reds, Origi didn't have quality playing time this affecting the extension of his contract.

Reports indicate that he has signed a four-year deal which will net him four million euros ($4.23 million dollars) a season.

Origi made 176 appearances for the Reds after arriving in 2014, scoring 41 times.

He has been capped 32 times for his country, but all three of his international goals came in 2014.

Monday, July 4, 2022

Arsenal complete Gabriel Jesus signing

Eric July 04, 2022 0

Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus on a long-term contract from Premier League champions Manchester City.

Reports indicate that the 25-year-old move costed the Gunners £45m.

Jesus will wear the No 9 shirt recently vacated by Alexandre Lacazette, who left for Lyon on a free transfer.

He had one year remaining in his contract at Man City.

Jesus scored 13 goals and made 12 assists in all competitions for the Premier League Champions last season.

In total, he scored 95 goals in 236 matches.

His contract at City will run until 2027.

Sunday, July 3, 2022

Harambee Stars midfielder part ways with South African giants

Eric July 03, 2022 0

South African giants Kaizer Chiefs has parted ways with Harambee Stars and midfielder Anthony "Teddy" Akumu Agay on mutual consent.

The 29-year-old former K'Ogalo defensive midfielder signed a three-year contract with Kaizer Chiefs in January 2020 joining from Zambia Premier League side Zesco United.

"After initially putting him on the transfer list, Kaizer Chiefs and Anthony Akumu Agay have mutually agreed to an early termination of his contract. The contract was set to expire in June 2023," the club posted on its official website.

"We wish Teddy all the best in his future," added the statement.

Akumu scored twice in his 47 appearances in all competitions for the Amakhosi.

Saturday, July 2, 2022

Liverpool's Salah signs contract extension

Eric July 02, 2022 0

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has signed a long-term contract extension at the club, the Premier League side announced on Friday.

Reports indicate the Egypt international signed a deal until 2025.

“I feel great and (I am) excited to win trophies with the club. It’s a happy day for everyone,” Salah said in a statement on the club website.

“It takes a little bit of time, I think, to renew, but now everything is done so we just need to focus on what’s next.

“I think you can see in the last five or six years the team was always going (upwards). Last season we were close to winning four, but unfortunately in the last week of the season we lost two trophies.”

Salah scored 23 league goals for Liverpool last season to share the Premier League golden boot with Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min.

He scored 31 goals in all competitions for Liverpool and helped them win the League Cup and FA Cup.

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Gabriel Jesus agrees five-year deal with Arsenal

Eric June 26, 2022 0

Gabriel Jesus is set to join Arsenal from Manchester City after agreeing personal terms on a five-year deal.

Reports indicate, the star will move for a fee of £45m following an agreement between the two clubs.

His compatriot Edu, Arsenal’s technical director, and head coach Mikel Arteta have been touted as the key factor in Jesus accepting to join the Gunners. Arteta knows Jesus well having previously worked with the striker when he was one of the coaching staff at City under Pep Guardiola.

Erling Haaland arrival at Etihad Stadium from Borrusia Dortmund would limit Jesus’s chances of playing as a central striker next season, the final of his contract.

He becomes Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Marquinhos, Matt Turner and Fábio Vieira.

Dan Shikada re-elected as AFC Leopards chairman

Eric June 26, 2022 0

Dan Akala Shikanda has been re-elected s as AFC Leopards chairman for a second term.

Shikanda won the elections during the club's election at Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani on Sunday beating his only challenger Ronald Mukoya Namai.

Shikanda garnered 429 votes while Namai had 281 votes. From the 721 votes cast with 10 being rendered spoilt.

Gilbert Andugu was elected the club's Secretary-General after he garnered 433 votes against Robert Omusawa who came in second with 244 votes.

Oliver Napali Imbenzi remains the club's treasurer after he emerged unopposed.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Bayern confirms signing of Sadio Mane

Eric June 22, 2022 0

Bayern Munich has completed the signing of LiverpoolSadio Mane, both clubs confirmed on Wednesday.

The Senegal attacker signed a three year deal with the Bundesliga champions with reports indicating that the transfer fee was around 41 million euros ($43 million).

Speaking to a Germany's news outlet, Mane 30,who won the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Club World Cup during six years on Merseyside said he was excited to join Bayern.

"My agent told me that there were also enquiries from other clubs, but for me, the feeling was right from the start when Bayern presented their plan with me," Mane told Germany's top-selling daily newspaper Bild

"For me, it was the right club at the right time.

"It is one of the biggest clubs in the world and the team are always fighting for all the titles."

"Bayern have just won the Bundesliga for a tenth straight season and Mane said he wants to "do everything to make sure I win titles with my team mates".

Mane can play as a centre forward or winger.

"Sadio Mane is a global star, who underlines the appeal of Bayern and will increase the attractiveness of the Bundesliga as a whole," said Bayern president Herbert Hainer.

"Fans come to the stadiums to see unique players like this."

Sunday, June 19, 2022

Zoo FC pull out of NSL

Eric June 19, 2022 0

National Super League side Zoo FC has pulled out of the second tier competition citing match manipulation and poor match officiating.

In a statement, the club chairman Ken Ochieng’, said the team will not continue participating in a disorderly mismanaged league, which is a betrayal to Fifa, Confederation of African Football (Caf) and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) statutes.

The club further indicated that the government had ignored the FKF standing committees and judicial bodies and gone ahead to arbitrarily extend the term of the transition committee in disregard of the FKF constitution that they ought to have religiously upheld.

“We hereby immediately withdraw from the Football Kenya Federation Transition Committee organised and run NSL 2021/22 season. To our dearest and most loyal set of fans and admirers, the dream remains afloat” Ochieng’ told Nation.

The Kericho based team withdrawal from the league comes at the back of legal battle between Eight clubs drawn from NSL and Divison One who had on May 20 moved to court accusing the FKF Transiton Committee and the FKF Independent Disciplinary and Arbitrary Committee of failing to solve match disputes.

Among the clubs that filed the petition include Migori Youth, Dandora Love, Kamungei,Gusii FC and Zoo FC.

Others are Kisumu All Stars, Mwatate United, Coastal Heroes and sports journalist, Francis Okello, who was also enjoined in the petition.

The said clubs had also raised questions in regard to poor officiating, insecurity in match venues and delay in paying match officials.

Zoo FC are currently ranked eighth on the league with 41 points managed from 27 matches.

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Man City legend Kompany named Burnley manager

Eric June 14, 2022 0

Former Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has been named as the new manager of Burnley, the Championship club announced on Tuesday.

The Belgian, 36, who left his job as Anderlecht head coach last month, said he was “excited by the challenge ahead”.

“Burnley Football Club is a truly historic English side and it is an honour to be appointed first-team manager,” said Kompany

Kompany takes over from Mike Jackson who served as the club's interim manager following the sacking of Sean Dyche in April due to a spate of poor performance.

Jackson's short stint could not save the club from relegation to the second-tier Championship.

“I’m excited by the challenge ahead,” said Kompany.

“I’m looking forward to getting to work with the players and creating a positive, winning team for our fans when we return to Turf Moor.

“I’ve been impressed by the board’s vision for the club which aligns with my own and I look forward to playing my part as we enter an important season.”

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