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  • ‘I’ll rescue Kenyan football,’ Hussein vows as he launches FKF Presidency bid

    ‘I’ll rescue Kenyan football,’ Hussein vows as he launches FKF Presidency bid

    During the event that was held at the Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi, the Extreme Sports Chief Executive (CEO) pledged to develop infrastructure, commercialize Kenyan football leagues and lead an all-inclusive administration. 

  • 'Spiderman' Ochuka hungry to grab first league title with Tusker FC

    'Spiderman' Ochuka hungry to grab first league title with Tusker FC

    Ochuka is among the 11 new signings that the Ruaraka-based club has made this far after parting ways with 11 former players including head coach Robert ‘Lion’ Matano, whose contract expired at the end of last season.

  • Tusker FC’s Okere confident fresh stars will win a double in the new league season

    Tusker FC’s Okere confident fresh stars will win a double in the new league season

    With just three days to the start of the 2024/25 league season, Okere says the new signings have adapted to the club's philosophy of play 'very fast', ensuring they are ready for the upcoming season which kicks-off on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

  • Excitement as Leopards gear up for inaugural Ingwe Awards Gala

    Excitement as Leopards gear up for inaugural Ingwe Awards Gala

    "This will go a long way in motivating our players and in helping raise the standards of football in our club.  It will also inspire other branches into action, and it will end up giving us a very a formidable team," concluded Muteshi.

  • Pomp, color as Tusker unveil new eleven signings

    Pomp, color as Tusker unveil new eleven signings

    Those unveiled are winger Eric Naaman ‘Aviator’ Balecho, custodian Joseph ‘Spiderman’ Ochuka, and two Uganda imports, George Kaddu and Boban Zirintusa.Others include Yusuf ‘Afande’ Mainge, Jacob Onyango, Dennis Wanjala, Ryan Ogam, Thomas Omole, Alex Onchwari from Muhoroni Youth, and Teddy Dok O...

  • AFC Leopards to rope in four defenders ahead of new season

    AFC Leopards to rope in four defenders ahead of new season

    According to Shikanda, they will sign four experienced defenders to get rid of their predicament has been exacerbated by its reliance on youthful players since FIFA imposed a ban on the team last season.

  • Tusker FC set to unveil new signings ahead of new season

    Tusker FC set to unveil new signings ahead of new season

    Before travelling to Uganda, Tusker had played two pre-season friendly matches against NSL’s Sam West BlackBoots and Dandora Combined winning 4 – 0 and 3 – 0 respectively.

  • Tusker’s Balecho targets maiden league title

    Tusker’s Balecho targets maiden league title

    Balecho, is among the seven new signings that the Ruaraka-based team has made so far, and parting ways with eleven players including head coach Robert Matano. 

  • Okere eyes better season as Tusker start pre-season preps

    Okere eyes better season as Tusker start pre-season preps

     Among those who were released by the 13-time FKF Premier League champions are goal-poacher Eric Kapaito, Daniel Sakari, Brian Bwire, Eric Zakayo, Stewart Omondi, Collins Otieno, Jimmy Mbugua, Eugene Asike, Boniface Onyango, Eric Otieno and striker Ibrahim Joshua....

  • Fiery coach Robert Matano lifts the lid, explains why he left Tusker FC

    Fiery coach Robert Matano lifts the lid, explains why he left Tusker FC

    Besides Tusker FC, in his managerial career he has had stints with World Hope [now renamed Nairobi City Stars], AFC Leopards, Sofapaka and Ulinzi Stars