For the Soccer fanatics no need to agonize anymore the forum is open for a brusing discussions battle but restraint will be highly appreciated.

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Forgive my Bias Iam Arsenal Fun But...

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By ReutersPosted Sunday, August 16 2009 at 22:30

LONDON

Arsenal lit up the opening day of the Premier League season with a 6-1 demolition of Everton and Didier Drogba struck in stoppage time to give Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti a winning start on Saturday.

Big-spending Manchester City won 2-0 at Blackburn Rovers and six of the eight fixtures produced away victories.

There were also dream debuts for new signings for Emmanuel Adebayor who scored City’s opener at Ewood Park, Darren Bent who was on target for his new club Sunderland in the 1-0 win away to Bolton, and Wigan’s new coach Roberto Martinez who saw his side win 2-0 at Aston Villa .

However, it was Arsenal’s rout at Goodison Park against a side that finished fifth last season was the standout result with another debutant Thomas Vermaelen also scoring for the Gunners.

Denilson began the football lesson and debutant Thomas Vermaelen and William Gallas were also on target before the break. Captain Cesc Fabregas bagged two in the second half and Eduardo chipped in with a sixth before Louis Saha earned Everton a crumb of consolation.

Manchester City, tipped to challenge Arsenal for a top-four place, paraded their expensive signings at Blackburn with striker Emmanuel Adebayor capping his debut with a goal after just three minutes. Stephen Ireland grabbed a late second.

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LONDON

Wayne Rooney got Manchester United’s bid for a fourth consecutive Premier League title off to a winning start with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over promoted Birmingham City at Old Trafford on Sunday. The England striker reacted quickly 12 minutes before halftime, stabbing in a rebound from close range after his initial header from Nani’s cross came back off the post.

It was far from vintage United, however, with Birmingham able to carve out chances, most notably when substitute Christian Benitez forced a fine save from Ben Foster late on. Free transfer striker Michael Owen made his competitive debut for the champions, replacing Dimitar Berbatov with 15 minutes remaining.
Liverpool, who pushed United all the way last season, open their campaign against Tottenham Hotspur later on Sunday. With much of the pre-season talk surrounding the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo, United’s most influential player during their recent domination of the league, all eyes were on new signing Antonio Valencia and Nani.

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amen amen and AMEN!!!!!!!!

I dont see liam brady??!! the guy is one of the greatest players to put on the cannon on his chest. he was a genius and is an ARSENAL LEGEND
VICTORIA CONCORDIA CRECIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Forgive my Bias Iam Arsenal Fun

i am a die hard arsenal fan and im biased toward arsenal and i will never ask to be forgiven for that. if ANYONE dont like that then kiss my behind!!!!

ARSENAL TILL I TAKE MY LAST BREATHE

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Very soon we will have no room for those trophies we keep winning every year.

Premier League: 11 titles

1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09

FA CUP 11 titles

1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004

Champions league 3
1968, 1999, 2008


:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers:

i am a die hard arsenal fan and im biased toward arsenal and i will never ask to be forgiven for that. if ANYONE dont like that then kiss my behind!!!!

ARSENAL TILL I TAKE MY LAST BREATHE

Nairoberry(SSC Arsenal supporter #1), what can I say remember we Arsenalis outnumber ManU fans 3:1 so I am trying hard not to step on their delicate toes..

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Very soon we will have no room for those trophies we keep winning every year.

Premier League: 11 titles

1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09

FA CUP 11 titles

1909, 1948, 1963, 1977, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2004

Champions league 3
1968, 1999, 2008


:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers:


ernestombayo7, That was then the Old man is soon retiring (Quote me) and thats the last standing spell you guyz got to cast. Our young team is slowly but surely climaxing into where they are really meant to be.^^

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Arsenal Players
First-team squad 2009.

1 GK Manuel Almunia
2 MF Abou Diaby
3 DF Bacary Sagna
4 MF Cesc Fàbregas (captain)
5 DF Thomas Vermaelen
6 DF Philippe Senderos
7 MF Tomáš Rosický
8 MF Samir Nasri
9 FW Eduardo
10 DF William Gallas
11 FW Robin van Persie
12 FW Carlos Vela
14 FW Theo Walcott
15 MF Denílson
16 MF Aaron Ramsey
17 DF Alexandre Song
18 DF Mikaël Silvestre
19 MF Jack Wilshere
20 DF Johan Djourou
21 GK Łukasz Fabiański
22 DF Gaël Clichy
23 MF Andrei Arshavin
24 GK Vito Mannone
27 MF Emmanuel Eboué
28 DF Kieran Gibbs
30 DF Armand Traoré
46 MF Fran Mérida
52 FW Nicklas Bendtner
53 GK Wojciech Szczęsny ^^

ernestombayo7, That was then the Old man is soon retiring (Quote me) and thats the last standing spell you guyz got to cast. Our young team is slowly but surely climaxing into where they are really meant to be.^^


^^i can't wait to meet Manure next week,:lol: after hammering Portsmouth and Celtics in the next 5 days.:lol: after watching them Charity cup, and the 2 premier league outings, they are not that convincing, i think we can kick their ass this time:cheers: though when they play gunners, they play as if they no tomorrow, want to see few faces in emirates too this time:)

ernestombayo7, That was then the Old man is soon retiring (Quote me) and thats the last standing spell you guyz got to cast. Our young team is slowly but surely climaxing into where they are really meant to be.^^


This is the problem with Arsenal fans.They keep raising their hopes every year," This time ManU are finished,this time arsenal will rise from the ashes,"
It is not bad to have hopes and dreams,but we all know pretty well how the story ends, every time.

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This is the problem with Arsenal fans.They keep raising their hopes every year," This time ManU are finished,this time arsenal will rise from the ashes,"
It is not bad to have hopes and dreams,but we all know pretty well how the story ends, every time.

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bullshit!!!! that what it is.

you see this is how to win. u can win and the next season people forget that you won BUT you can win and in the processACHIEVE IMMORTALLITY!!!. immortals are never forgotten.
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Ohh,that unbeaten run? when was that again? 5 years ago.What has happened since? ManU has won the title 3 times in a row.

you see this is how to win. u can win and the next season people forget that you won BUT you can win and in the processACHIEVE IMMORTALLITY!!!. immortals are never forgotten.
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Thats what I call a Solid A

Emirates Stadium
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State of Art par excellence
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Rem the son of Arsenal Thierry Henry
0EeMpOcAMIA

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Welcome to Arsenal Kenya
The club is now 2 years old and it has been quite a journey - a real roller coaster ride! We have experienced many highs and lows and there have been times when it was touch and go as to whether we could actually keep going. But it has been a work of love and dedication and we have all joined together, survived the storms and now have a club we can all be proud of.
In the last 5 years we have seen unprecedented changes for Arsenal FC both on and off the field, most of which have left many fans less than disappointed. As supporters this is what our club is really about - bringing people together from all walks of life to live these momentous occasions, forge friendships and make dreams come true.

Here, it does not matter where you come from or what you do. Butcher, baker, businessman, singer, employee, businessperson, millionaire - we are all equal here, united by the Arsenal blood running through our veins. The club now has over 140 members not only in Nairobi & Mombasa, but in other parts of the country and all around the world.

As a football club, Arsenal are standing on the threshold of a vibrant and exciting new era. The future looks really bright, but whatever happens, for better or for worse; we will still be here, deeply proud to be a part of the greatest club in the history of the game.

Arsenal Forever!
Arsenal Kenya Team.

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I don't believe it, you guys are too crazy about EPL , what about Kenya League?

What about Congolese League?

Chelsea funs are you there. Iam one of those Eager but silent Chelsea Funs!!

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CHELSEA FEVER
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Go Chelsea !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

You guys have been missing out on the Congolese League ( LINAFOOT).
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You guys have been missing out on the Congolese League ( LINAFOOT).
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Butembo AFC Leopards has Two Congole' players besides tell me about Motema pembe and FC Kalamu.

17 dropped, 18 signed as AFC Leopards overhauls
AFC has dropped seventeen players and recruited eighteen in readiness for the second leg that will kick off on 4th July 09. AFC Leopards, bottom of the 16 team Kenyan Premier League all through the 15-game first leg that concluded in late May has been forced to rope in experienced claws to survive from being relegated at the close of the season.

Antony Lutiku (formerly Sher Karuturi), Zadock Shaaban (formerly AFC), Wilberforce Kilibwa, Byrum Miheso (USA) and former international Frankline Obare (formerly Tusker FC) are the notables expected to save the club that only registered a win in 15 outings by the close of the first leg.

Two Congolese players; Itubu Imbem (striker) and Laurent Tumba (midfield) have been brought in and are expected to initiate the perfect dance to their opponents come the second leg. The old guards will be mixed up with youthfuls, mostly from schools in Western Kenya and lower leagues who are expected to provide pace and innovation. They include; Barnabus Tiema (Keeper), Gregory Nyapala, Moses Chitiku and Kevin Shigogoti (Defenders).

Others are Gerrison Likono( midfield), James Kombo aka Junior (striker), Gedion Asudzi aka Pidges (Striker), Boniface Luchitio (striker) and Jacob Mulamba (striker). According to the clubs official website, the players retained by AFC Leopards are Teddy Okumba, Arthur Weyula (Kings), Collins Kisuya (Collo), Hamphrey Oyando, Charles Okwemba, Francis Xavier, Dennis Mukaisi, Tom Wango and Ekene Umekwe. The technical bench will still have Edward Manoah as Head Coach.

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Arsena 4 Portsmouth 1

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Richard Clarke

Abou Diaby struck twice as Arsenal maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with an emphatic 4-1 win over Portsmouth at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

The Frenchman sidefooted home in the 18th minute and swept home another soon afterwards as Arsène Wenger’s side produced some sublime football in the first half. They were pegged back by a header from Younes Kaboul just before the interval but a freak goal from William Gallas, his third in three games this term, and fourth from substitute Aaron Ramsey completed a satisfying afternoon for Arsène Wenger.

On paper this was the ‘gimme’ of Arsenal's teak-tough start to the 2009-10 campaign and, in fairness, the home side were always in control. But had they been off-par then an energetic, dogged Portsmouth outfit may have pushed them all the way. However it never came to that; this was Diaby’s and Arsenal’s day. They completed their task with diligence and flair.

If they can see off Celtic on Wednesday in similar fashion then Wenger’s men can look forward to greater challenges ahead this season with real confidence.

The main news before kick-off was all about Eduardo. The Croatian had featured in four games last season and cameoed at Everton last weekend but this was his first Premier League start since that fateful day at Birmingham on February 23, 2008. The 26-year-old took up a role on the left side of the front three. Robin van Persie replaced Nicklas Bendtner at the pinnacle and Andrey Arshavin was on the right.

There were three further changes from the midweek win at Celtic. Emmanuel Eboue, Kieran Gibbs and Diaby came in for Bacary Sagna, Gael Clichy and Alex Song respectively. As usual, Portsmouth were backed by their boisterous, bell-ringing supporters. However their Club were perceived to be tethered by takeover talks and in real danger of relegation. Their early season performances had not really backed up that notion but they could surely do without facing a rampant Arsenal this afternoon. But then who could?

Eight goals and two stirring wins were celebrated with 60,000 twirling scarves before kick-off. The Club had arranged for one to be left on every seat and the supporters waved them with gusto as their side came out. The home team soon adjusted their play to the party atmosphere.

In the opening seconds, Diaby found a fraction of space on the right only to dally and allow the recovering Nadir Belhadj to deflect the ball over the bar.

It was the sign of things to come in the first 15 minutes – incessant Arsenal pressure but without real focus. Arshavin rolled a shot wide in the ninth minute and the home side forced a flurry of corners but David James should have been called into greater action before Arsenal took the lead in the 18th minute.

Eduardo collected the ball on the left, nudged it one side of Marc Wilson then cheekily raced around the other side to collect near the byline. The striker steadied himself before rolling a pass into the path of the onrushing Diaby, who sidefooted a powerful shot into the roof of the net. It was inventive, incisive Arsenal at their best.

And there was more to come. Within a couple of minutes it was 2-0 thanks to a classic counter-attack. Portsmouth had a free-kick that was headed clear by Diaby. He then roared forward as Arsenal broke and, by the time Fabregas had clipped a pass to Eboue on the right who squared the ball into the area, the Frenchman was on the penalty spot and able to sweep home a second.

Simple but brilliant football.
Arsenal were now threatening goals with every attack. A combination of Denilson and Fabregas somehow missed a low Fabregas cross in the following minutes. After that Arshavin nearly wriggled through, Van Persie produced an airshot when well-placed and Diaby tried his luck from distance.
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Butembo AFC Leopards has Two Congole' players besides tell me about Motema pembe and FC Kalamu.17 dropped, 18 signed as AFC Leopards overhauls
AFC has dropped seventeen players and recruited eighteen in readiness for the second leg that will kick off on 4th July 09. AFC Leopards, bottom of the 16 team Kenyan Premier League all through the 15-game first leg that concluded in late May has been forced to rope in experienced claws to survive from being relegated at the close of the season.

Antony Lutiku (formerly Sher Karuturi), Zadock Shaaban (formerly AFC), Wilberforce Kilibwa, Byrum Miheso (USA) and former international Frankline Obare (formerly Tusker FC) are the notables expected to save the club that only registered a win in 15 outings by the close of the first leg.

Two Congolese players; Itubu Imbem (striker) and Laurent Tumba (midfield) have been brought in and are expected to initiate the perfect dance to their opponents come the second leg. The old guards will be mixed up with youthfuls, mostly from schools in Western Kenya and lower leagues who are expected to provide pace and innovation. They include; Barnabus Tiema (Keeper), Gregory Nyapala, Moses Chitiku and Kevin Shigogoti (Defenders).

Others are Gerrison Likono( midfield), James Kombo aka Junior (striker), Gedion Asudzi aka Pidges (Striker), Boniface Luchitio (striker) and Jacob Mulamba (striker). According to the clubs official website, the players retained by AFC Leopards are Teddy Okumba, Arthur Weyula (Kings), Collins Kisuya (Collo), Hamphrey Oyando, Charles Okwemba, Francis Xavier, Dennis Mukaisi, Tom Wango and Ekene Umekwe. The technical bench will still have Edward Manoah as Head Coach.

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Motema Pembe or ( DCMP) is one of the Big 5 in LINAFOOT. FC Kalamu is s neighborhhod team in Kinshasa.


Here is Motema Pembe or DCMP ( in Red) playing against TP Mazembe.
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Here TP Mazembe(In Black) giving Vita.Club some education.
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Here is Vita.Club( Orange) VS Motema Pembe( in Red) in 2009 LINAFOOT a Crazy Derby.
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Motema Pembe or ( DCMP) is one of the Big 5 in LINAFOOT. FC Kalamu is s neighborhhod team in Kinshasa.


Here is Motema Pembe or DCMP ( in Red) playing against TP Mazembe.
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Here TP Mazembe(In Black) giving Vita.Club some education.
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Here is Vita.Club( Orange) VS Motema Pembe( in Red) in 2009 LINAFOOT a Crazy Derby.
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Butembo its good to know that your domestic league is still formidable I can't Imagine packed stadium for the Kenya Version even though our great teams are still down, The Gor Mahia - AFC derby is still the mother of them all.

Arsenal Go Top Of the League

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Butembo its good to know that your domestic league is still formidable I can't Imagine packed stadium for the Kenya Version even though our great teams are still down, The Gor Mahia - AFC derby is still the mother of them all.




Congo's derdy is crazy because every big city have two big teams that are crazy opponents. But even worse at the big6 f Congolese LINAFOOT.

TP Mazembe VS DCMP , DCMP Vs Vita-Club( kinshasa derby)

Tp Mazembe Vs FC Lopopo ( Lubumbashi Derby) , FC Lupopo Vs Vita Club.

AS Dragons Vs DCMP( Another Kinshasa derby) , as Dragon Vs TP Mazembe, Vita Club Vs AS Dragons. and ono and on.

Like TP Mazembe from southeast Congolese city of Lubumbashi and the nation's Richest club VS MOTEMA PEMBE (DCMP) of Kinshasa.

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Congo's derdy is crazy because every big city have two big teams that are crazy opponents. But even worse at the big6 f Congolese LINAFOOT.

TP Mazembe VS DCMP , DCMP Vs Vita-Club( kinshasa derby)

Tp Mazembe Vs FC Lopopo ( Lubumbashi Derby) , FC Lupopo Vs Vita Club.

AS Dragons Vs DCMP( Another Kinshasa derby) , as Dragon Vs TP Mazembe, Vita Club Vs AS Dragons. and ono and on.

Like TP Mazembe from southeast Congolese city of Lubumbashi and the nation's Richest club VS MOTEMA PEMBE (DCMP) of Kinshasa.

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That's a great video I like that loop over the keeper's goal. Now tell me Butembo what about clubs from the East, like Kisangani(3rd Largest city in DRC and Goma) & Matadi(Largest Port) I Only see Lubumbashi and Kinshasa. I guess teams from Lubu.. like TP Mazembe enjoy great wealth since they come from the copper belt region that also neighbours Zambia...

Friendly Match Btw Brazil(Select) v Harambee Stars
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Small baby steps..

Friendly Match Btw Brazil(Select) v Harambee Stars
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Small baby steps..

How come the Stadia is empty?:ohno: that's insane in Congo.

That's a great video I like that loop over the keeper's goal. Now tell me Butembo what about clubs from the East, like Kisangani(3rd Largest city in DRC and Goma) & Matadi(Largest Port) I Only see Lubumbashi and Kinshasa. I guess teams from Lubu.. like TP Mazembe enjoy great wealth since they come from the copper belt region that also neighbours Zambia...

The teams in Eastern DRC declined because of War damage. Kisangani has two crazy teams FC Makiso and AS Melekesa. Some of the best teams as well. but Lubumbashi and Kinshasa always dominted.

Goma has 2 grazy Teams as well, DC Virunga and AS Kabasha. Kabasha won the Congolese Championship in 2004 and went to African Confederation cup. But Virunga is one of the rihest teams in Congo as well.

Bukavu, Has two crazy teams, FC Bukavu-Dawa and FC Muungano and FC Bukavu-Dawa has been to the African Conf cup as in 2006 after they won Congo's Shampionship. One of the riches team as well.

Matadi, has veti club, FC Lumumba, but they aren't that good. But in close to Matadi, they have AS CILU, one of the best teams and have been to Conf cup and Champion's league in 2004 and once in 05.

Maniema has US Maniema and has been to Conf cup once in 2006 or 07( don't remember, but i know they been there).

Mbuji-Mayi has AS Bantu and Mbongo Sport and Sanga Balende. AS Bantu and Sanga Balende as rich and very good teams, but they always sell their players to Kinshasa and Lubumbashi teams, because they have more money , supporters and infrastrutures than the rest of the country.

The problem with Congolese Leagues is that we are not well organized.:ohno:

In Congo every city has it own Urban League, and must qulify so that you go to the Provincial league and the to the National Legue.

the three best then go to the Continental Leagues. way to many games.

In Congo every city has it own Urban League, and must qulify so that you go to the Provincial league and the to the National Legue.

the three best then go to the Continental Leagues. way to many games.

In Kenya most teams are based in and around Nairobi especially the independent one's, most of the other teams are company sponsored/owned but they receive suport from the locals, I do not know if this is the same in DRC.

Arsenal
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AFC Leopards
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Gor Mahia
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Mathare United
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Harambee Stars
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Brazil
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In Kenya most teams are based in and around Nairobi especially the independent one's, most of the other teams are company sponsored/owned but they receive suport from the locals, I do not know if this is the same in DRC.

Most Clubs are private owned and are the most succeful ones. Since our companies are socialist comapnies owned by the government.

Every city has it own League and must qualify from the Provincial one before , they go to National League.

But Lubumbashi and Kinshasa, have more money , so they always buy the best players , that's why you see them going to Continental Leaugue most of the time.

Butembo do they have any Kenyan or East African players in your league. I bet we are not the best footballers in the continent (management/Admn Issues).

Butembo do they have any Kenyan or East African players in your league. I bet we are not the best footballers in the continent (management/Admn Issues).

No, I have only saw, Zambians, and Camerounians, and that's recently.

it's hard to compete in Congolese leagues, that's why you Congolese players all over the continent and even choose to play for for foreign countries like Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, CAR. we have way too many players in the country it's ridicilous.

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Its a great thing that Football can be a very big employer in any given country especially when you look at the unemoplyment rates among many youths. What the clubs need is proper management and renumeration.

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arsenal were beaten by arsenal. if you are honest with yourself you wud admit that manshester had no chance to win that game. you got lucky on so many occasions that i dont even feel like arsenal lost a game. if i was a united fan i wud be worried becaue what i saw was a united team that lacked creativity and very little attacking force. defensively united will get better when vidic returns but on other areas united are not strong. against quality opponent united will suffer. nways enjoy your three points. as for a gunner like me i know arsenal were beaten by arsenal, united got that luck that every team gets at some point. im trying not to say anything about the referee.

arsenal were beaten by arsenal. if you are honest with yourself you wud admit that manshester had no chance to win that game. you got lucky on so many occasions that i dont even feel like arsenal lost a game. if i was a united fan i wud be worried becaue what i saw was a united team that lacked creativity and very little attacking force. defensively united will get better when vidic returns but on other areas united are not strong. against quality opponent united will suffer. nways enjoy your three points. as for a gunner like me i know arsenal were beaten by arsenal, united got that luck that every team gets at some point. im trying not to say anything about the referee.

Nairoberry, Excuses excuses.Typical of gunners fans,even when we win championship after championship.I think 3 premier league titles in succession,should send a clear message, We are the best team in England.

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I hate Man U with a Passion.:bash::bash::bash:

Anyways, Here Congo Internationals( yellow) VS Congo Locals( Blue).

The Game is being played in support ,Solidarity, Love and Found rasing for the War victims of the East Congo.

Innitiated by Shabani Nonda the Captain of DRC Leopards Team.

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Anyways, Here Congo Internationals( yellow) VS Congo Locals( Blue).

The Game is being played in support ,Solidarity, Love and Found rasing for the War victims of the East Congo.

Innitiated by Shabani Nonda the Captain of DRC Leopards Team.

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Men you guyz have alot of Pros.


Harambee Stars ready for Mozambique
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Men you guyz have alot of Pros.


Harambee Stars ready for Mozambique
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Are you sure you guys will beat Mozambique?


I know ,

The National team Coach has a hard time to choose bettween Local players and pros. they are both good, really good.


By the way the new CHAN tournement that was held in Cote d'Ivoire for Local based players only . Congo's players 80% of them were from TP Mazembe.

Butembo its an away game for us we beat them the first round we are OK with a draw but a win will surely put us ahead. I hope for a win though this is a very important qualifier match.

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Gaël Kakuta (born 21 June 1991 in Lille, France) is a French footballer who currently plays for Chelsea FC. He was voted Chelsea's Academy Scholar of the Year by staff and peers, and enjoyed an eye-catching first year having joined from French side RC Lens.

He ended the season as Chelsea's youth top scorer, finding the net 12 times in 24 games, playing out wide or behind the forwards. He also opened his reserve team account and scored some memorable goals including a FA Youth Cup hat-trick at Port Vale; his final total six in that cup run.

He has also been capped at U17 level for France and he ended the season by helping France Under 17s to the European Championship Final, although the game was lost. He recently signed a professional contract with Chelsea FC.
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Kenya is known for her sporting prowess:cheers:Please post pics and videos of Athletics,Cricket,Rugby,Volleyball,Swimming,Soccer etc.Junior tournaments,International,Regional tournaments and News are also welcome.Enjoy.

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Running Wild

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Kenya makes it to World Volleyball Championships

Kenya will represent the continent at the World Volleyball Championships in Japan next year. The national ladies volleyball team beat Cameroon by straight sets to clinch the coveted berth. Kenya qualified without dropping a set at the just concluded qualifiers, which took place at the Moi International sports Centre, Kasarani.

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Kenya Vs Sri Lanka-Cricket World Cup 2003

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Kenya Vs West Indies-Cricket World Cup 1996

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Kenyan fans

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San Diego Sevens
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Gaël Kakuta (born 21 June 1991 in Lille, France) is a French footballer who currently plays for Chelsea FC. He was voted Chelsea's Academy Scholar of the Year by staff and peers, and enjoyed an eye-catching first year having joined from French side RC Lens.

He ended the season as Chelsea's youth top scorer, finding the net 12 times in 24 games, playing out wide or behind the forwards. He also opened his reserve team account and scored some memorable goals including a FA Youth Cup hat-trick at Port Vale; his final total six in that cup run.

He has also been capped at U17 level for France and he ended the season by helping France Under 17s to the European Championship Final, although the game was lost. He recently signed a professional contract with Chelsea FC.
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Here is a video of Kakuta. This Congolese-Franch kid is damn good. we just lost another good kid.:ohno:

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Cheruiyot Wins 4th Boston Marathon

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Upbeat Kenya team leaves for Cairo tourney

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By LARRY NGALA
Posted Sunday, September 27 2009 at 18:20

Kenya men’s national golf team flew out yesterday for Cairo, Egypt, with one thing in mind: Beat the mighty South Africa in this year’s Africa Amateur Team Golf Championship at the Dreamland Golf and Tennis Resort.

Speaking to the Nation before departing aboard a Kenya Airways flight to Cairo, team captain Francis Kimani said the squad held the final two practice rounds at Muthaiga Golf Club on Thursday and Friday after a four-day sea level training in Mombasa.

“We basically wanted to correct swings, practise short game and putting. The event we are going to play is strokeplay, a more or less individual play, and one has to have to the correct swing,’’ said Kimani.

Kimani, who has captained the team for the past four years, said the players were more than ready to battle their opponents: “We know the strongest teams are South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe but we will give it our best.”

Besides Kimani, other players are Collins Omondi, currently playing off plus two handicap and is Kenya’s top ranked amateur golfer. The others are Sullivan Muthugia of Thika and Boniface Simwa of Vet Lab Sports Club. They have been training under national coach Fred Kamau, who accompanied them to Egypt.

Kenya Golf Union chairman Samson Reuben Ndegwa, who is managing the team, said the union had done what was expected of it.

“We gave them all the necessary equipments – such as balls, clubs and uniforms – and the ball is now on their court to deliver the trophy to Kenya,’’ said Ndegwa.

“This is the strongest team Kenya has ever sent to the Africa Amateur Championship lately and I believe they will perform well against countries like South Africa.”

Besides defending champions South Africa and Kenya, other countries taking part in the four-day event will be hosts Egypt, Swaziland, Botswana, Zambia, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Libya, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Morocco.

The last tournament was held in Namibia in 2007 where Kenya finished fourth behind Zimbabwe, hosts Namibia and South Africa.

Sports round-up

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Kenya Premier League

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Patriotism

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KCB safari rally

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Here is a video of Kakuta. This Congolese-Franch kid is damn good. we just lost another good kid.:ohno:

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the kid is damn good, you guyz need to start using the diamond dollars to stem the haemorrhage.

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Harambee Stars

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Shujaa Highlights

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Kenya vs Senegal

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Kenya vs South Africa

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Hockey Teams in Kenya

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ICC chiefs meet to decide 2011 WC grouping

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Updated 22 hr(s) 46 min(s) ago
Omulo Okoth, Johannesburg, South Africa

Kenya will know the group in which it will play during the 2011 Cricket World Cup in the sub-continent after today’s International Cricket Council (ICC) executive committee meeting in Johannesburg on the side lines of the Champions Trophy here.

This will be Kenya’s fifth World Cup appearance after sub-continent (1996), England (1999), South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya (2003) and West Indies (2007).

Among other matters up for discussion are the Future Tours Programme (FTP) post-2012 as well as the seedings and groupings for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. The committee will also hear a report from the security task force.

Four Meetings

The ICC Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) will convene today and tomorrow for one of its four meetings per year.

The two-day gathering will make decisions on a range of matters relating to the playing of cricket as well as recommendations on the business of cricket for consideration by the ICC board meeting on October 6-7, which will also be held in Johannesburg, according to a statement by the ICC.

With the current FTP due to conclude in May 2012, following feedback received from members by the ICC management, the CEC will consider a revised draft FTP for the period after 2012.

The concept of a Test Championship, which has been discussed and debated by both the CEC and the ICC board, will also be considered. The new FTP remains an important work-in-progress and will continue to receive attention during the course of this CEC meeting. Members will also be asked to consider ways of enhancing and promoting Test cricket as the pinnacle of the game.

The CEC will receive an update report on preparations for the ICC CWC 2011 and specifically consider the seedings and groupings for the event, which takes place in Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka early next year.

The CEC will also receive important updates, including one from the security task force, which was set up by the ICC Board to conduct a review of security arrangements for all international cricket.

The CEC comprises the chief executives of the ten Test-playing members and three representatives from ICC Associate Members. It is chaired by the ICC Chief Executive. The ICC President and the Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee will also be in attendance.

Lel Gives Kenya Fourth Straight London Title 2008

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Salina Kosgey wins Boston Marathon

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Kibet wins 2009 Rotterdam Marathon

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Wanjru sets London Record 2009

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Korir sets Los Angeles Marathon record

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Kitwara upset Gebrselassie in half marathon

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High School Term 1 Games

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Shooting for sport

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Kenya under 19 rugby

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Kenya's Female Football Stars in USA

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Golf in Kenya

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Kenya Sports Bill

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Concours dElegance 2009

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Nakuru 10-a-side Rugby Tornament

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Patriotism and joy at Dubai Sevens

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Kenyan Olympic team Tribute

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More Pride
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Sevens in Rio prospect has Kenyan fans upbeat

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By CHARLES NYENDE
Posted Wednesday, October 7 2009 at 18:26

Excitement is growing within the Kenyan rugby fraternity at the imminent re-inclusion of the game – the sevens version – in the Olympic Games.

The 121st session of the International Olympic Committee sitting in Copenhagen will vote on Friday whether to include rugby and golf in the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.

“We are very optimistic IOC will vote us in. There has been a lot of support for rugby worldwide. It is a game for both the big and small nations. Fiji, Samoa and Kenya have demonstrated this. It will be wonderful when such nations get an opportunity to compete at the ultimate stage,” said Kenya Rugby Football Union chairman Richard Omwela.

“Kenya has been enjoying good form at the sevens internationally. We made it to the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup and can be a medal prospect in team sports,” KRFU development manager Fred Ollows said. Ollows added that the spectator appeal of the game and its popularity made its inclusion long overdue.

“Sevens rugby has spread in Kenyan schools like bushfire. Inclusion of the game in the Olympics will open access to IOC funding for education and training,” he said. Kenya sevens captain Humphrey Kayange, who is in Copenhagen helping in the rugby bid, said its inclusion would help accelerate the growth of the game worldwide.

“Personally, I would find it very exciting to get the opportunity to go for a medal and be able to inspire a new generation of rugby players,” Kayange said in an email sent from the Danish capital. Rugby and golf beat a field of five other sports when they were recommended for admission by the IOC executive Committee in August. The board rejected the bids of baseball, softball, squash, karate and roller sports.

Rugby was played in four Olympics between 1900 and 1924 but in the conventional 15-a-side format. The US are the defending champions. IRB proposes a sevens tournament played over four days, with 12 teams each for men and women. Rugby fans in Kenya cannot wait for a favourable verdict. “It is fast, explosive and a crowd puller. Sevens it is, all the way,” Watson Karuma said.

Noise and energy

“We love the noise and energy of sevens rugby, so apt at a venue like Rio. Rio will be the ultimate home for rugby,” Rachel Musyoka said. Signs look good for rugby going by the voting done when the sport was recommended by the 15-member IOC executive in August.

Voting was done by secret ballot over several rounds, with the sport receiving the fewest votes getting eliminated at each stage. Rugby was the clear winner overall, managing seven votes in the first round and a majority of nine in the second. In a separate ensuing vote, golf needed four rounds to get through.

“They bring the spectacular side of sport, with a lot of scoring, reversals and turnovers,” IOC president Jacque Rogge said then of sevens rugby.

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Huge stakes at Nanyuki X-country Challenge

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Shazar Anwar powers his quad bike through a rough section during the last cross country raid in Kajiado. He is one the riders gearing up for next month’s competition around Lake Baringo.


Published on 08/10/2009
By Feverpitch Reporter

Kenya’s chances of rising to the international stage hinge on the success of the final round of this year’s Fina Bank Cross-Country Challenge set for Nanyuki at the weekend.

Ray Wilson, a senior official from the African Motorcycle Union (AMU) Enduro Off Road Group, will be present at the venue to assess the success of event, with a view to holding another International Enduro in the country next year.

The championship is held once every year in different host countries throughout Africa.

With the championship standards having risen in Fina Bank’s first season as sponsors, attempts to organise an international event similar in magnitude to the Paris-Dakar type are in the pipeline.

Ian Duncan, former Safari Rally winner and chairman of the Cross Country Commission, said the country has a better chance of attaining international status in the cross-country competition, considering the improved standards of the event locally.

Duncan has played a major role in the growth of cross-country event, which has maintained a reputable entry list, with machines ranging from motor bikes, rally cars, 4x4 vehicles, buggies and quads enlisting.

Final round

The final round of the three-round series will be held in the remote outskirts of Rumuruti, with dusty and rugged stages.

Car Track will help monitor movement of nearly 40 machines expected to take part. While Shazar Anwar (Quads) and Jeremy Andrade (Buggies) could walk away with titles in their categories, the Car category, led by Sammy Jessel, is wide open, with Salim Wali Mohamed hot on his heels.

Jessel leads the category with 37 points, followed by Wali Mohamed (35) and Nish Lakhani (30). The Motorcycle class is lead by Harry Guelker with 35 points, followed by Sean Pelling (29) and Charles Mugo (24).

Andrade leads the Buggy Class (40points) followed by Tarveen Oshan with 25 and Russ Hughes with 22. Shazar Anwar has 40, Zane Young 17 and Peter Young 15.

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Rhino Charge: Rumble in the wild

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Wheelbarrow race @ Hells Gate N.Park

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2008-2009 Marathon winners

Boston Marathon,Robert Cheruiyot 3rd time winner
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Salina Kosgei
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London Marathon,Martin Lel
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2008
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Tokyo Marathon,Salim Kipsang
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Mumbai Marathon,Kenneth Mugara & David Tarus
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hey yo kenyans...tell ur football team to lose to nigeria by 5-0 plz :D say yes we can!

hey yo kenyans...tell ur football team to lose to nigeria by 5-0 plz :D say yes we can!

^^bro why do you mind while your country America already qualified:lol:

thats cuz i aint american...i am nigerian born

thats cuz i aint american...i am nigerian born

Good for you.:cheers:

Kenyan midfielder now Man U target

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Isikuti beats rule Nyayo Stadium

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Carthage Eagles Keep Group Leadership In Narrow Win
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Oct 11, 2:28 pm EDT

CAF World Cup Qualifying Fixtures, Results

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Tunisia earned an ideal start as they got off the mark in the first minute of the match through Issam Jemaa to bring celebrations to an early start at the 7th of November Stadium off an Ousemma Darrragi cross. The scenario was almost an identical one to when Haykel Guemamdia did the same against the Harambee Stars when Tunisia were on their road to the 2006 World Cup.

The Kenyans did not give in however as they responded with a spell of ball possession that they could not turn into a goal. Nevertheless, their ball movement was far from the style that the locals were expecting form a team missing two of their best players, Dennis Oliech and McDonald Mariga.

In the minutes after the goal it was the Kenyans who took the initiative as they pushed forward to equalize but the final pass was sorely lacking. The Harambee Stars earned their first corner of the match in the 11th minute but failed when they played it short to surprise the Tunisian defense. Kenya continued their attacks and created quite a few opportunities including their second corner kick but the resultant header was off target.

Issam Jemaa did his best to lift his team and his ball pressure allowed him to recover the ball from an opposing defender and to earn Tunisia’s first free kick of the encounter. Still, Tunisia were struggling to find any fluency to their game until the 23rd minute when an intelligent Darragi pass split the Harambee Stars defense but Mikari’s cross was deflected out of touch. A quick throw in the 26th minute gave Kenya another chance but Mikari intervened at the the crucial moment to clear the ball.

Three minutes later, Darragi was the once again in the thick of things for the Tunisian attack as he found Chaouki Ben Saada in the box unmarked but the Nice midfielder missed with a defender closing in on him. Patrick Osiako tried his luck from distance in the 36th minute but his powerful shot was too close to Carthage Eagles goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi who found no trouble gathering it.

Nabil Taider swung a dangerous cross in the 38th minute which was slightly too high for Jemaa who claimed he had been pushed in the box. The Tunisians lifted their level slightly towards the end of the first half after losing a sense of urgency due to their early taken lead.

Antoine Hey made his first substitution by taking out defender Julius Owino for striker Taiwo Atieno as he knew that a loss would rule his team out of a place in the upcoming African Cup of Nations. The second half began with Humberto Coleho inserting Fahid Ben Khalfallah in Taider’s place and the Valenciennes player got right into the match as he started an attack and nearly finished it himself after a poor Kenyan clearance but his strike narrowly missed the target.

The change brought more balance to the Tunisian midfield as they took control of the ball yet they still couldn’t add a second to kill the match. Coelho took out Darragi in the 76th minute to give Sofian Chahed his first minutes in Tunisian colors to the ire of the crowd that wanted to see more from their playmaker.

The Carthage Eagles hung onto their victory after some nervy moments near the end of the game and thus stay in the drivers seat before their last match against Mozambique in Maputo next month.

Kenya please! allow our Nigerian brother's to sail through.^^

Kenya please! allow our Nigerian brother's to sail through.^^

Thanks Janam, But remember we need at least the third spot in order to qualify for the African Cup of Nations.

I also hope Argentina Qualifies for the worlcup, I cannot Imagine a World Cup without Lionel Merci and Diego, Cheers to Brazil though.

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Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 to qualify for 2010 World Cup finals

From correspondents in Montevideo, Uruguay
October 15, 2009
A late strike from Mario Bolatti handed Argentina a 1-0 win over Uruguay in Montevideo and saw them qualify for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Substitute Bolatti grabbed the only goal of the game in the 84th minute much to the delight of under-fire coach Diego Maradona.

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Two-time champions Argentina join Brazil, Chile and Paraguay as the automatic qualifiers for the 2010 finals from the South America zone.
Uruguay finished fifth and face a play-off against either Costa Rica or Honduras for a place in the finals. ^^

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hey yo kenyans...tell ur football team to lose to nigeria by 5-0 plz :D say yes we can!

Your not man enough to beat Kenya? :rofl:

Your not man enough to beat Kenya? :rofl:

The irony.:colgate:

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Kenya Open champ to defend title

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Nation Media Group chief executive officer Linus Gitahi (right) and Peter Kanyago, the sponsorship director for the Kenya Open Golf Limited, sign a media partnership agreement on Tuesday in which the Nation Media Group offered Sh5 million in media sponsorship for this year’s Open. Photo/WILLIAM OERI

By LARRY NGALA

Five former Tusker Kenya Open champions, including defending champion Ian Pyman, are among a star-studden field expected at this year’s tournament scheduled for next Thursday at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Club course.

If Pyman eventually makes to Muthaiga next week he will probably be the first defending champion to return for the defence of his title.

Tusker Kenya Open event and public relations manager, Charles Gacheru, said other past winners who have been listed in the entry list from the European Challenge Tour are Italian Edoardo Molinari who won the open in 2007, Johan Axgren from Sweden (2006), another Englishman Lee S. James (2002) and Switzerland’s Andre Bossert who won the open in 1992.

Also in the entry list from the Challenge Tour is Argentina’s Alan Wagner, who is currently leading in the 2009 Challenge Tour Order of Merit.

Molinari is placed second in the Challenge Tour ranking.

Pyman who went on to qualify for the main European Tour following his victory at the Open. He finished in 137th in the 2008 European Order of Merit and had to return to the Challenge Tour to seek his way back to the main tour.

Media sponsorship

Meanwhile, Tusker Kenya Open sponsorship director, Peter Kanyago, said his committee had now received the full field of 156 players including four amateurs, three from Kenya and one from Uganda.

Speaking at the Nation Centre after signing a media sponsorship agreement with Nation Media Group chief executive officer, Linus Gitahi, on Tuesday Kanyago said over 200 names had been received from the European Challenge Tour although the maximum entry required for pro events is 156.

“We have received confirmation from the European Tour as well as entries from a number of countries on the African continent, including Kenya, and now we have a full house and are ready for the Open next week,” said Kanyago.

He thanked the Nation Media Group for its continued support of the Tusker Kenya Open and said the Pro-Am will take place on Wednesday, April 15, where 60 amateur slots have been reserved for the corporate sponsors including the Nation Media Group.

Gitahi said the Nation Media Group was delighted to be associated with the tournament.

“As media partners, we shall support the event through our various media platforms to the tune of five million shillings,” said Gitahi.

This is the fifth year in a row the Nation Media Group is taking up the role of media sponsorship of the open. Last year, the group’s sponsorship stood at three million.

Rugby union lands new sponsors

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By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Monday, October 19 2009 at 22:00
In Summary

Rugby body set to finalise deals for national team and Safari Sevens

The Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) has secured new sponsors for the national Sevens team and the Safari Sevens tournament.

The KRFU chairman, Richard Omwela, said on Monday the deals would be finalised this week.

Omwela was speaking when he received a cheque of Sh1.25m on behalf of Sparr Drilling Company from The Rugby Patrons Society of Kenya chairman, George Sutton.

The cash will be used to drill a borehole at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa grounds.

Longest association

“We have met the two sponsors and have agreed on virtually everything. We will be having final meetings with them in the course of this week before we unveil them,” Omwela said.

Omwela was reluctant to disclose the finer details of the sponsorship deal but sources at the union hinted that Kenya Airways are likely to come on board as the national sevens team sponsors.

The leading mobile phone service providers, Safaricom, could also take over the Africa’s premier sevens tournament, Safari Sevens.

Virgin Atlantic sponsored the national sevens team last season to a tune of Sh7.5m while the EABL under their brand Tusker, had been part and parcel of Safari Sevens for the last 13 years before pulling out last month.

EABL’s termination of their title sponsorship deal with the Safari Sevens rugby tournament, ended one of the longest lasting associations between a corporate body and a sporting event in Kenya.

The sponsorship of the Safari Sevens had gone hand in hand with that of the Elgon Cup. The Tusker Safari Sevens contract was signed last year and was due to end next year.

This year, the total sponsorship from Tusker was valued at Sh26 million. The Elgon Cup sponsorship was worth Sh4 million per year and had run for two years

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Safaricom to unveil Safari Sevens deal


By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Thursday, October 22 2009 at 22:00

Mobile service providers, Safaricom, will on Friday unveil their sponsorship deal for next year’s Safari Sevens tournament.

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The finer details of the partnership between Safaricom and Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) were due for completion on Thursday. They will be made public at Safaricom House on Friday.

Safaricom comes on board to replace the East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), who terminated their three-year sponsorship of the Safari Sevens tournament, ending their 12 years as title sponsors.

The KRFU contract with EABL was signed last year and was due to end next year. This year, the total sponsorship from EABL was valued at Sh26 million.

KRFU expects to seal another deal with Kenya Airways for the national sevens team after Virgin Atlantic Airlines, who have been the team’s sponsors, also stayed away this time round.

Enterprise Cup

KRFU will also have to source another sponsor for the Elgon Cup since Safaricom has taken Safari Sevens only. EABL has facilitated Elgon Cup for the last two years to the tune of Sh4 million a year before they cancelled it just days before this year’s first leg on August 15.

Virgin Atlantic sponsored the national sevens team last season to the tune of Sh7.5m.

Meanwhile, South African referee, Deon Claassen, who is based at Golden Lions, will handle the Enterprise Cup final between Kenya Cup champions, Impala, and Kenya Harlequins on Saturday at the Rugby Football Union of East Africa grounds.

Claassen will be assisted by fellow countrymen Fhatuwani Rasivhenge and Izan Dippenaar in a match that will kick off at 4pm.

Other officials are Osborne Bulemi, Constant Cap and Ronald Okoth.

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Kenya sweeps Frankfurt, Venice marathons

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Posted Sunday, October 25 2009 at 21:41

Gilbert Kirwa of Kenya broke both the defending champion and the course record to win the Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday, in 2:06:14. This time put him in the top-20 and nets him 95,000 euros (Sh1,0640,000) in prize and bonuses.

And John Komen won the 24th edition of the Venice Marathon on Sunday, breaking the course record with 2:08:13, thanks to an outstanding second half. Anne Kosgei won the women’s race in her new PB of 2:27:46.

The Commerzbank Frankfurt Marathon is an IAAF Gold Label Road Race. Kirwa, 23, was running only his second marathon, having won his first in Vienna six months ago, in 2:08:21. Vienna was a race for debutants, but on Sunday Kirwa was also more than equal to the tried and tested.

When Robert Kiprono Cheruiyot took the lead shortly after 25 kilometres, it looked as if he was on his way to a successful defence of the 2008 title. But Kirwa pegged him back within five kilometres, and they ran together until Kirwa gradually moved away to win by over 50 metres, with Cheruiyot clocking 2:06:23 for second, still 58sec better than his course record of 2008.

“When he went away, I thought he would win,” said Kirwa of Cheruiyot immediately after the finish. “But when I started to catch him, I thought I could win. I had a little problem with stiffness in my back, but it’s OK. Two marathons, two victories, I’m very happy”.

Cheruiyot blamed an ongoing hamstring problem, for causing him to slow down, and let Kirwa take the advantage. He said, “It’s the same problem I had in Boston,” where he finished fifth in April.

Although he was on paper the fastest man in the field, with his 2:06:50 from ten years ago, William Kiplagat, 37, claimed beforehand that he is more of coach nowadays, principally to Cheruiyot. Yet he showed many of his young compatriots how to do it, by finishing third, in 2:07:05, also inside the previous record.

Austria’s Guenther Weidlinger, 10th in 2:10:47 broke the 23-year-old national record of Gerhard Hartmann by one minute and 52 seconds. Agnes Kiprop of Kenya won the women’s race in 2:26:57, ahead of her colleague, Hellen Kimutai, 2:27:50, with Karolina Jarzynska of Poland third, in 2.29.10

After overnight rain and a misty early morning, the temperature for the 10am start was perfect, with the sun breaking through. A group of 20 went through halfway in 63:35, half a minute slower than anticipated, but it gave the leaders the opportunity to run a ‘negative split,’ that is, a faster second half, infinitely preferable to hanging on for grim death at the end.

But no marathon is easy, and Kirwa’s ample reward was the equal 17th fastest in history, and the advantage of a favourable exchange rate, earning him well over $100,000 (Sh7,500,000).


History made at Stanchart Nairobi race

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By CHRIS MUSUMBA
Posted Sunday, October 25 2009 at 11:25

History was written as Irene Jerotich and Mosses Kigen set new course record for this year’s Standard Chartered Nairobi International marathon for both women and men race to take home Sh1.75 million each.

Kigen, the Rock 'n’ Roll Arizona Marathon champion, stopped the clock at 2 hours 10 minutes and 12 seconds to beat Samson Tuiyange’s record of 2:10.30 while Jerotich cemented her name in the folklore to first set a new course record of 2:28:57 and second became the first champion to reclaim the title in the seven year history of the race. Former women record was held my Emma Muthoni at 2:33.42.

Both Kigen and Jerotich got an additional Sh250,000 for running the fastest time in addition to the Sh1.5 million prize money for the winners.

Organisers will also be required to pay another Sh250,000 to women’s first runner’s up Alice Chelangat 2:30:38 for having run faster than Muthoni’s time. Sharon Jemutai Cherop 2:33:53 settled for third place. Cherop, was making her return to road race having gone through the motherhood nine months ago.

Irene Mogaka Kemunto 2:35:51 finished fourth ahead of both Rebby Cherono Koech 2:38:23 and Zeddy Chepkoech 2:39:37.

In the men race, Kigen was the second elite athlete to win the race in a row after Tuiyange last year. He beat Nathan Naibei, a former 3,000m steeplechase runner to second in 2:11:16 while Peter Kiplagat Sitienei came in third after 2:11:32.

It was Kibiwott Kwambai who took the initial lead going past the 10km mark in 27:52 well within the course record. The pace continued with Kiprotich Baiwo going through the halfway mark in 1:06 with about 16 athletes in toe. However, 28-year-old Kigen made his move after the 30km mark having tried twice to pull away without success.

“It is my third marathon. I came here looking for a fast time and not a win. But am happy I have been able to improve on my personal best and win the race. Now my manager will have no reason not to enter me in big city races because my time is fast enough. Next is Dubai marathon,” he said.

Kigen missed out on running in the Frankfurt marathon this year because organisers wanted somebody who had ran below 2:10.
Simon Mukum 2:11:39 was fourth edging out a late charge from Meshack Kosgei 2:11:45 and sixth placed Joseph Kimeli Lagat 2:13:15.

It had taken elite runners six years since the event was launched in 2003 to establish themselves as favourite in the altitude race ran at about 5,500 feet above sea level. However, changes in the route and an obscurity of the novice athletes had made it hard for fast times.

But the organisers settled on a flat course last year where Samson Kikwet Tuiyange (2:10.30) and Emma Muthoni 2:33.42 won registering the course record for men and women races respectively. Well that could only last for one year which forces the race director John Velzian to retract his statement of the time being too fast for anyone to challenge it locally.

For a country which has the world best 74 athletes out of the top 100, it was no contest for Jerotich and Kigen.

Last year, Jerotich had come close to making history, but her efforts ended up in tears as she was edged out by Muthoni in the last kilometre to finish second. However, there was no repeat of her mistake this time round as Irene Jerotich

For six years, the tradition was kept as Standard Chartered Nairobi International Marathon honoured new champions however, Sunday the rule book was thrown out of the window as Jerotich become the first woman to reclaim the title she last won in 2006.

“It is good to make history. The race was okay and I was comfortable with the rain. I had a knee injury that kept me out in 2007. Last year I made an attempt but was not strong enough, but today is great day for me,” said Jerotich.

Jerotich had to severe her links with manager Gianni Dimadonna when she got injured and now that she is back on the winning streak, she hopes to sign a lucrative contract.

I always swear I will run that marathon but never get round to do it. It always finds me very far away from Nairobi.:bash:

I always swear I will run that marathon but never get round to do it. It always finds me very far away from Nairobi.:bash:

There is still a few more choices,Mombasa,Tegla Loroupe,Machakos and a few more in the Rift Valley.(cant remember them all) I ran the Toronto Marathon but I didnt finish:bash:,one of my friends passed out after 2 miles.:lol:

There is still a few more choices,Mombasa,Tegla Loroupe,Machakos and a few more in the Rift Valley.(cant remember them all) I ran the Toronto Marathon but I didnt finish:bash:,one of my friends passed out after 2 miles.:lol:

I still prefer the Nairobi one.

I still prefer the Nairobi one.

Am with you on that one.:)

Athletics events lure sponsors

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Published on 27/10/2009
Joseph Ngure

Despite the global economic meltdown, sporting activities in the expansive Rift Valley Province continue to attract sponsorship from the corporate world and individuals.

Apart from unearthing untapped talent, sporting activities play a crucial role in pacifying the region that experienced the worst during last year’s post-election violence.

From financial institutions, private firms and Government agencies, sponsorship deals are made for a road-race, cross-country or a track event.

With the main themes being ‘Sports for Peace’ and ‘Talent Discovery’, retired and active athletes have been at the forefront in organising races in various parts of the province.

"Many youth are now engaged in sporting activities. We need to continue as there are many idle young people," said Martin Keino, son of sports icon Kipchoge Keino.

But the economic blues have not speared the sporting industry, as a major community road race, normally held in the Kerio Valley, will not be held this year.

This is as a result of closure of Kenya Fluorspar Company, a mining firm that has, for four years, been sponsoring a 10km road race in the area.

World market

Nico Spangenberg, the company’s managing director, said the shrinking world market had impacted negatively on the firm, resulting in 72 per cent drop in production.

However, majority of sponsors continue to budget for athletics activities as a way of giving back to the community. "We feel part of the local community, hence identify ourselves with activities boosting the locals. Our athletes have done a lot for this region," observed Titus Muya, Family Bank Executive Chairman.

Although the post-election skirmishes did affect sporting activities, with cancellation of three major races (Shoe4 Africa in Iten, Discovery Kenya in Eldoret and the sixth Kenya Commercial Bank cross-country), more events have come up.

1,000 athletes

Early this month, Eldoret town hosted the Family Bank Half Marathon that attracted more than 1,000 athletes.Participants were drawn from Nandi, Marakwet, Trans-Nzoia, Keiyo, Koibatek and Nakuru districts; and plans are under way to elevate it to a full marathon in two years, according Muya.

The latest move by Athletics Kenya chairman, Isaiah Kiplagat, to have an annual cross-country event in his Ndalat home area has boosted the sport.

Whereas Family Bank pumped in more than Sh600,000, Safaricom, Kenya Seed Company, National Bank of Kenya, Coca Cola and Kiplagat sponsored the Ndalat race.

"The cross-country event is primarily to identify talent in schools and we hope teachers will be using it to expose young runners in primary and secondary schools," said Kiplagat.

Although it was held for the first time in a remote rural setting (Ndalat Gaa Girls Secondary School), about 22km west of Eldoret town, the event attracted a quality field.

It was a cross-country of its kind where children as young as seven years competed among themselves with an additional category for elders above 50 years.

A similar event, sponsored by Nike and Rossa Associates, has been taking place every year at the end of January for the past 16 years after two times Boston Marathon champion, Moses Tanui, started it in 1993.

The Ndalat event jump-started the cross-country season as a build-up for the coming international competitions.

It also kick-started the International Association of Athletics Federations Kids Programme to be held at regional and global levels.

Apart from Ndalat cross-country, the region boasts of the Kenya Seed Chepkoilel Campus cross-country, a 15km road race and Wareng Tuskys cross-country, all coming up soon.

The huge turn out witnessed during these events explains the popularity of the sport in the region and abundant talent emerging at every meet.

Italian Serie A - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Internazionale 10 8 1 1 25
2 Juventus 10 6 3 1 21
3 Sampdoria 10 6 2 2 20
4 Parma 10 5 2 3 17
5 AC Milan 10 4 4 2 16


English Premier League - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Chelsea 10 8 0 2 24
2 Manchester United 10 7 1 2 22
3 Arsenal 9 6 1 2 19
4 Tottenham Hotspur 10 6 1 3 19
5 Liverpool 10 6 0 4 18


Spanish Primera División - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Barcelona 8 7 1 0 22
2 Real Madrid 8 6 1 1 19
3 Sevilla FC 8 5 1 2 16
4 Valencia 8 4 3 1 15
5 Deportivo La Coruña 8 5 0 3 15


Brasileirao Serie A - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Palmeiras 32 16 9 7 57
2 São Paulo 32 15 10 7 55
3 Atlético MG 32 15 8 9 53
4 Internacional 32 15 7 10 52
5 Flamengo 32 14 9 9 51

Infor: ESPNsoccernet.com


Kenyan League Top 5 Oct/09
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Pos Team P W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Sofapaka 27 14 10 3 34 20 14 52
2 Mathare United 27 13 7 7 34 21 13 46
3 Tusker 27 13 6 8 41 25 16 45
4 Gor Mahia 27 14 1 12 36 29 7 43
5 Thika United 27 10 12 5 28 19 9 42

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Kenyans top the list of navigators

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By Feverpitch Reporter

Local rally navigators form the largest part of drivers taking part in the Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic Rally.

Knowledge of the local terrain, characteristics of the host country and ability to guide drivers, with comprehension of notes, are vital in picking co-drivers for such a mammoth event.

The rally will cover 4,100km over remote and beautiful landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania from November 22 to December 1, starting in Mombasa. Former Kenya National Rally Championship navigator, Piers Daykins, tops the list of 18 "pace-note" readers.Belgium, Great Britain and France are each represented by six, Australia and USA (two) and Sweden, South Africa, Czechoslovakia and Italy with one each.

Kenya also tops the list of drivers with 12 competitors including favourite to win, Ian Duncan. Great Britain has nine, France (five), South Africa (three), Czechoslovakia (two), Belgium (two), and one each from USA, Italy, RP, DK, Denmark, Tanzania and Australia

Datsun cars lead the manufacturers with 18 followed by Ford and Porsche each with nine, Mercedes, Mitsubishi and Renault (two each), Peugeot and Citroen with one apiece.

Scenic view

Part of the route includes a spectacular stage near Arusha that has a scenic view of cars climbing to the top of the Bulu Hills from 0m to 900m in a space of 17km. It is one of the most spectacular stages of the event with over 100 bends along the short stretch of a section in the mountainous area.

The event, considered to be tough and with an extra financial burden, has attracted a larger number of family members.

Jonathan Savage with two sons Quentin and Russell and Aslam Khan with two nephews Imran and Farhaaz form the bigger part of the related members.

Ajulu-Bushell causes waves in South Africa pool

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Swimming starlet, Achieng Ajulu-Bushell, continues to scale the heights after she won her first ever gold medal at the Africa Senior Swimming Championship being held in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Swimming in the 50 metres breaststroke, the talented Achieng swam in 32.64 to set a new meet record.

She now has two medals in the continental games after she won bronze in 100m freestyle, a first fete for a Kenyan woman.

Improvement

“I’m so exited by winning this medal. I expected to do well even though I wasn’t fully prepared for these games. But I know that there’s still room for improvement,” said Ajulu during a phone interview on Thursday.

Achieng made her debut in these championships at 13 and left a mark in Dakar, Senegal in 2006, as the youngest swimmer to ever take part at the gala.

Kenya Swimming Federation public officer, Winnie Kamau, who accompanied the eight-member team, said: “Achieng’s performance was beyond expectation considering that she competed against much older swimmers.

The girl has a very bright future in this sport and she stands out as a role model to the other budding swimmers,” said Kamau.

She missed last year’s All African Games due to illness and had her Olympics dream shattered after she failed to make qualifying times in Junior Championships in Mexico a few months to the Olympics. But she took all these in her stride.

At the same time, US-based swim torpedo, Jason Dunford, left the ongoing championship with much pride after he bagged his third gold of the championship.

The Kenyan studying in the US showed further signs of confidence, speed and rhythm as he splashed the waters for a top finish in 50m butterfly category in a time of 23.50. Moments later, he was at it again, this time to win a silver in 100m freestyle.

“I’m delighted with my performance at these games. Were it my wish, I would have continued until Friday. Nonetheless, I wish the rest of the swimmers to continue with the trend,” said Jason.

African record

Not only did the 21-year-old student of human physiology at Stanford University swim 52.49 to win the men’s 100m butterfly, but he also set a African record.

Although he was 1:35 short of his Olympic time, he was ecstatic of the results.

“How better can it get? This has been one of my bets strokes and I’m happy that I won the race again,” said the swimmer on phone from South Africa.

Dunford had earlier on retained the 50m backstroke title that he won in Senegal when he powered his way to gold position in 26.73 seconds. He now has five medals, three gold and two silver.

Equally explosive in the championship was Pina Ercolano, who despite finishing fifth in the women’s 200m freestyle, set a new national record of 2:21.70.

A little later, the swimming sensation set yet another national record with an eighth place finish in the 50m butterfly category after she clocked 30.96.

“It was a very hectic programme and the challenge was very stiff. I’m contended with the national records though,” said Ercolano.

In other results, Sylvia Brunlehner, finished fifth in 100m backstroke with a time of 1:14.30. Akshay Shah was seventh in the 200m backstroke category (2:21.19).

“In general all our swimmers did well at the championship because most of them set at least one new national record or personal best,” the official added.

Akshay Shah, Rama Vyombo and Mahmood Food are the other men’s representatives, while Sylvia Brunleihner, Pina Ercolano, Rachita Shah and Achieng Ajulu are the women swimmers at the event that ends on Saturday.

The Kenyan team arrives on Monday evening.

Kenya Trail Blazes

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Hockey: The untold tale

Published on 04/11/2009
JOHN LUSHA

A handful of spectators at the City Park Stadium terraces watching Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) league matches portrays the sorry state of the local sport, and a fan cannot help but wonder in retrospect the days when the venue drew in mammoth crowds.

The days when fervent hockey adherents would throng, not only the stadium, but also other venues, in particular at the Jamhuri High School.

In the build-up to the famous and historical Fourth All Africa Games that Kenya hosted in 1987, many local sporting disciplines went full throttle in a bid to outdo each other and attract attention of the Games Organising Committee. The men’s national hockey team was not left out as they were among the frontrunners.

National team regulars — Peter Akatsa, Lucas Alubaha Michael Omondi, Chris Otambo, Ranjeev Doell, Simi Goyal and Paul Omany, among others, — were household names. They were outstanding in their respective clubs which in turn resulted in a competitive league and ultimately a strong national team yet to be matched.

The national hockey team enjoyed the status of heroes from mid to late 80s and were ranked among the best in the world. Their record on the continental front spoke volumes.

Hockey players, like track athletes and boxers, had since pre-independence days represented Kenya at major international events including the All Africa Games, Olympic Games, Indira Gandhi Cup, continental and world championships. For instance, to qualify for the Olympic Games from the African continent, all a country needed was to prove their worth; and the men’s national team did it a record seven times, the last being at the 1988 games in Seoul, South Korea.

Maiden appearance

Available records indicate Kenyans made their Summer Games’ maiden appearance in 1956 and finished in tenth position. In 1960 they settled for seventh, 1964 were sixth, 1968 eighth and in 1972 they dropped to 13th slot. Kenya skipped the 1976 and 1980 games due to international politics, but came back in 1984 to finish ninth.

However, they seemed to have reached their zenith at the 1987 Pan-Africa Games when they dismissed their perennial rivals, Egypt, in the final to book their last appearance at the Seoul Games.

Since 1988 the men’s national hockey team have never qualified for the Olympic Games.

Inspired by their male counterparts, former female stars at national school championships convened a meeting in 1988 under the supervision of the late Tobias Oduor and the idea of forming the Kenya Ladies Hockey Association (KLHA) was mooted. The association’s popularity grew in leaps and bounds and within a short period it overshadowed the KHU thus putting the two bodies at loggerheads.

However, efforts to register KLHA as a separate entity and have powers to operate with autonomy were thwarted by the union officials who cited the Societies Act that two federations cannot be registered under one sports discipline. Almost one year later Oduor died before he realised his dream of elevating the status of the women’s game to international standards.

Fully sponsored

And one of the pioneers of KLHA, Hellen "Chemo" Chemtai, relieved those moments with nostalgia: "It was wonderful. We used to have fully-sponsored tournaments in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, Kitale, Mombasa, Thika, Nyeri, — name it. We didn’t have drawn-up fixtures, sponsors just kept calling in and we would have tournaments almost fortnightly," she recalls. She talked to FeverPitch a few days after delivering twins at a Nairobi hospital.

Interestingly, the tournaments comprised all categories — secondary school teams, colleges and self-supporting clubs — spread out at all the towns, recalls Chemtai.

Available records show Kenya participated only twice at the Hockey World Cup championship — in 1971 when they finished fourth and in 1973 they settled for the 12th place. They are yet to qualify for the event to date.

With the emergence of a third force on the continental hockey scene in the form of South Africa after being admitted to the world sports arena at the end of apartheid rule Kenyans have found themselves playing second fiddle to either the Pharaohs or the Mandela warriors.

As hosts of the Fifth All Africa Games in 1991 and enjoying the partisan home crowd, Egyptians vanquished Kenyans to book a berth at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Their only threat, therefore, comes from down south.

In the 1995 and 1999 Pan-Africa Games, Kenyans settled for the third slot, in 2003 they did not qualify, but at the 2007 games where the Africa Olympic qualifier was held to pick a representatives at the Beijing Games, Kenyans again finished third.

In the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Kenya settled for the runners-up position in 1974, 1983 and 1989; were third in 1993 and second in 1996. Why they have never featured in the subsequent championships — 2000, 2005 and this year — only the KHU officials are in a better position to explain.

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Kisumu Ndogo you are a real fan. the real football fan in Kenya. i think your mixed with Congolese.

you can't be a full Kenya.

BTW; This is what will happen to the Nigerians. Africa Champions League on 11/7/2009
In Lubumbashi

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Kenya junior swimmers fourth in Africa

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By ABDULRAHMAN SHERIFF
Posted Wednesday, October 28 2009 at 20:21

Kenya’s national team of 10 swimmers arrived back in the country on Tuesday night having finished fourth at the Eighth Africa Junior Swimming Championship in Mauritius.

Kenya’s team captain, Sylvia Brunlehner of the Mombasa Academy and Bandari Swim Club, won two silver medals in the girls’ 15 to 16 years 50 metres backstroke and 50m freestyle competitions.

In the 50m backstroke, Brunlehner clocked 31.99 seconds to finish behind South Africa’s Greer Allison who returned 31.79 seconds. In the 50m freestyle, Brunlehner finished second in 27.72 seconds with the winner, Egypt’s Amina Magdy, finishing top in 27.65 seconds.

Another Kenyan entrant, Mikhail Teja, put up a brilliant show to set new national records although he failed to win any medal.

100m butterfly mark

Mikhail set a new national mark in the boys’ 12-13 years 50m butterfly when he clocked 29.01 seconds to break the old record time of 30.32 seconds set by David Jones in 2002.

Mikhail also shattered the 100m butterfly mark of 1:11.81 seconds set by Otto Niemenen in 1995 when he clocked a new record time of 1:07.13 seconds. As if that was not enough, the young Kenyan also won the 200m individual medley event in a record time of 2:37.02 seconds, breaking the old mark of 2:39.00 set by David Jones at Kasarani in October, 2001.

South Africa won the championship with 50 gold, 25 silver and 23 bronze medals, followed by Egypt who secured seven gold, 22 silver and 11 bronze medals.

Zimbabwe claimed third spot with two gold, four silver and 10 bronze medals. Kenya team coach, Fakhry Mansoor, said it was unfortunate that Achieng Ajulu-Bushell could not attend this competition due to other commitments.

“We were expecting at least five gold medals from Achieng,” said Mansoor. He commended all the swimmers for performing exceptionally well.

Kisumu Ndogo you are a real fan. the real football fan in Kenya. i think your mixed with Congolese.

you can't be a full Kenya.

Butembo its only that our teams do not do well continentally, otherwise we in Kenya (& Diaspora) have some of the craziest (soccer) fanatics you have ever seen. Otherwise congratulations for you team Mazembe for reaching the finals of the African Champions league, I still wonder how you guyz managed to see off the stuborn Tunisian team they have always been a stumbling block to us. Mazembe just needs a 1 - 0 against Nigerias' Heartland in Lubu' to lift the cup.

Butembo its only that our teams do not do well continentally, otherwise we in Kenya (& Diaspora) have some of the craziest (soccer) fanatics you have ever seen. Otherwise congratulations for you team Mazembe for reaching the finals of the African Champions league, I still wonder how you guyz managed to see off the stuborn Tunisian team they have always been a stumbling block to us. Mazembe just needs a 1 - 0 against Nigerias' Heartland in Lubu' to lift the cup.

Actually Mazembe has just declined, the country was in trouble so was our football.

But here is a brief history of TP Mazembe.

T.P. Mazembe: 1967, 1968 and 1980
11-06-2009.

Tout Puissant Mazembe “black and white”, winner of the African Champions League Cup in 1967 and 1968, and finalist of the same competition in 1970 and 1971, also won the African Cup Winners Cup in 1980. T.P. Mazembe has already climbed to the pinnacle of the Confederation of African Football, CAF. No other Congolese club can boast of such titles to its credit.
The first African champions which bore the colours of T.P. Mazembe had such names as Pierre Kalala, Robert Kazadi, Leonard Saidi, Raymond Bwanga, Martin Tshinabu, Pierre Katumba, Albert Mukombo, Célestin Kamba, Félicien Kabenji, André Kalonzo, Benoît Nyembo and Jean Ngoie. These athletes, disciplined and trimmed to size, toured the continent within four years at a stretch. From Brazzaville to Cairo, passing through Addis-Ababa, Kumasi, Abidjan, Yaounde, Lome and Conakry, they aroused crowds.

Being the author of historical goals, Martin Tshinabu was a spectacular winger of exceptional class. A great dribbler and free kick shooter, he was dazzling against Forces Armees Royales (FAR) of Morocco during T.P. Mazembe’s second African conquest. Hailed by the Casablanca public during a match which the Congolese side dominated from start to finish, Tshinabu only joint his team mates in the dressing room naked. Excited by the start and the blinding shots of this celebrated left winger, spectators, like vultures, threw themselves on him to have either a piece of his short or his jersey to keep as souvenir from the football king.

In a match against Ashanti Kotoko on January 24, 1971, at the 20th May Stadium in Kinshasa, Tshinabu failed to score a penalty that would have permitted Mazembe to win the trophy title definitively. Congolese fans, fallen from so high, wept alongside their players. In the Ghanaian side, there was a spider: Robert Mensah, an agile keeper who was reputed in air born duels.

It took T.P. Mazembe a decade to rebuild with success. Under the captainship of Pierre Kalala, the legendary captain who became coach, Mazembe defeated Africa Sport at the final of the African Cup Winners Cup. This victory renewed hopes in spectators but the joy would be short lived. In the eyes of critical observers, things were clear: the injection of new blood negatively affected the team. The departure of Kazadi, Bwanga (African footballer of the year 1974) and others like Mwepu plunged the team into an abyss. This was followed by a series of poor results. The public heavily criticised the team management.

I hope Mazembe win, because you are posting all of these posts everywhere from SSC | Africa to the Kenya forum.

So if they lose, I think the result could be drastic.

you could possibly even jump off a ledge.

For your health, which I am concerned about I hope they win, because this means more to you than it does to me.

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TP Mazembe (RD Congo) 1-0 Heartland (Nigeria)
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Date : 07/11/09
Referees :
Ref. Mohamed Benouza (Algeria)
A. I. Abdel Naby Nasser (Egypt)
A. II. Chabane Mamar (Algeria)
R.R. Benaissa Mohamed (Algeria)

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I hope Mazembe win, because you are posting all of these posts everywhere from SSC | Africa to the Kenya forum.

I have always posted on this thread ever since KISUMU NDOGO opened it. I'm a football fan

So if they lose, I think the result could be drastic.

you could possibly even jump off a ledge.

For your health, which I am concerned about I hope they win, because this means more to you than it does to me.

Football is Congolese people's blood. Don't worry about my health, like i said from the begining .

Mazembe fulfilled my prophecy.:)

Winning this tittle is just a continuation of 1967,1968 and the finalist of 1969, 1970 and Champion again in 1980 at the CAF Confederation.

and now 2009 has been booked.

TP Mazembe( Flying Crocodiles) is a 70 year old , it ruled in the 60s , 70s and now is back in business.:)

Loosing was going to be painful but History is being writen.

Kisumu,
This kid might end up in Arsenal ,

Mputu ready for move to Europe.
By Steve Vickers
BBC Sport, Lubumbashi

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Tresor Mputu Mabi (right) is looking for a move to Europe
TP Mazembe captain Tresor Mputu Mabi says that he is now ready to move to one of Europe's top leagues.

He led the Congolese side to victory in the African Champions League on Saturday, as they beat Nigerian club Heartland on away goals.

The attacking midfielder is one of the most highly-rated and best-paid players on the continent.

"I promised the team that I wouldn't leave before winning a cup, and now I've managed to do this," Mputu said.

Over the past two years, he has been linked with a large number of top European sides, but has chosen to stay with Mazembe until now.

"Now that I have delivered the cup to the president of TP Mazembe, for sure I'm free to move now, because I've accomplished my mission," he said.

Club president and sponsor Moise Katumbi, the governor of Katanga province, had made it clear that he would be happy for Mputu to leave if the team became African champions.

In 2007 Mputu was top scorer in both the Champions League and Confederation Cup.

This year the 23-year-old took the player of the tournament award as he led DR Congo to victory at the African Nations Championship.

His contribution was a key factor in Mazembe's Champions League success, but he was quick to not take all the credit for himself.

"We've got a good coach (Frenchman Diego Garzitto) who's helped us to change, and we've got a good club president who's always helping the team," he said.

"Those are the two main things that have helped TP Mazembe to go to the top of African football."

Kenya cricket team

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Orange’s big boost for Cecafa Challenge Cup

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By CHARLES NYENDE
Posted Tuesday, November 10 2009 at 22:00

Telkom Kenya, through their Orange brand, have forked out Sh13 million to secure the title sponsorship of the 33rd Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup.

The telecommunication company announced on Tuesday that they will also spend a further amount in promoting and broadcasting the regional soccer fete.

The tournament, which will now be referred to as the Orange Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup, will be held in Kenya from November 28 to December 13 and will involve all the 11 Cecafa member nations in addition to two guest teams, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Speaking during the sponsorship announcement, Telkom Kenya chief officer Mickael Ghossein said they will continue to invest in sports to help improve the national standards.

The Orange sponsorship comes at a time when Cecafa was in desperate need of a benefactor following the loss of their multi-million dollar sponsorship from pay satellite television station GTV after they terminated operations early this year.

Cheque presentation

The dummy cheque presentation ceremony was attended by former Kenya internationals including Mohamoud Abbas, Josephat Murila and Austin Oduor.

Cecafa secretary general Nicholas Musonye said they had covered 70% of their budget and promised a great tournament. Orange have come out strongly in support of sports in the country and internationally. The company sponsored the Kenya’s sevens and 15s team last season.

On July 28 Orange announced an eight-year, multi-billion shilling partnership with Confederation of African Football to be the official sponsors of all the major CAF competitions including the African Cup of Nations, the African Nations Cup and the African Champions League.

The deal took effect immediately with the France-based Orange taking over from the rival MTN but no details were given of the deal.

Orange are also a sponsor of the national football teams of Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Senegal, Guinea and Botswana. Ghosssein said Orange was currently in talks with football bodies, clubs and the government on how to improve the game in future.

The Orange Challenge Cup will be held in Nairobi and Mumias and will be shown live by Kenya Broadcasting Corporation in partnership with pay per view SuperSport of South Africa.

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Their was this story a while ago in 2007 that Tresor Mputu was to move to Arsenal I do not know what happened then. I wish him well if he succeeds to go to Arsenal where he should counter Chelsea's Kakuta.

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Their was this story a while ago in 2007 that Tresor Mputu was to move to Arsenal I do not know what happened then. I wish him well if he succeeds to go to Arsenal where he should counter Chelsea's Kakuta.


Arcenal Coach said he was impressed by him, but that he needed to wait untill the start of the season. so that he has more time to adapt to the fast paced EPL .

But Mputu didn't want to wait , so he decided to to saty at Mazembe. He is well paid at Mazembe( 10,000 USD) a month.

That will be a reall good counter for Kakuta.

Well said Butembo.

Nigeria 'ready' for Kenya test

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Nigeria are ready to pip Tunisia to the final World Cup qualifying spot in Group B of African qualifying. That is the message from Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie, who spoke to the BBC before the squad flew out for their crunch match with Kenya. Nigeria need to beat the Harambee Stars and hope that Tunisia fail to beat Mozambique in Maputo if they are to make it to South Africa 2010.

"The mood is good," Odemwingie told the BBC's Fast Track programme. "No-one who is in the camp has any major injuries and we know what's at stake for all of us now, so we are in a good state of mind." He acknowledged that Nigeria are relying on Mozambique to do them a favour but said the team cannot worry about that match, which kicks-off at the same time.

"We will think about the possible result of Mozambique Tunisia - and they (Mozambique) haven't lost at home for a long time," Odemwingie said. "But on the day itself against Kenya it will be a very difficult game, and we know our qualifying ticket lies in that stadium (in Nairobi).

"So I think we will forget everything and only after the final whistle of course we will wait for the other result. "Now we are calculating but on the day of the game we will forget about everything and know that Kenya are not going to give us a victory easily."

And the Russia-based star repeated his call for the fans to give the Super Eagles their backing. "They need to send us the positive energy that we need to deliver," he said. "We need everyone to believe in us - that we will win and we will qualify."

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Clash: Oliech Vs Odemwingie in Nairobi

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I think Nigeria is gonna win unfortunately.

Kimani to lead charge in South Africa

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Sports Minister Hellen Sambili hands over a flag to the Kenya National Golf Team.

By LARRY NGALA
Posted Saturday, November 14 2009 at 19:42

Seven countries, including Kenya, have so far confirmed participation in the Central Gauteng’s International Teams Championship in South Africa, according to information obtained from the Central Gauteng Golf Union’s website.

This year, the tournament will be celebrating it’s 21st anniversary and the organisers have found it fitting to have a record number of International Teams participating in the event.

Neighbouring Botswana has entered two teams while Zimbabwe, Namibia, Swaziland, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania which have already confirmed, will be represented by a team each. Kenya, will be represented by Francis Kimani (captain), Boniface Simwa, Collins Omondi and Stefan Andersen.

The home based players Kimani, Omondi and Simwa started training on last week at Muthaiga Golf Club and also used the Manchester Salver at Eldoret as part of its training programme.

Training sessions

The fourth player Andersen who is based in Pretoria South Africa is training individually as he waits to link-up with his compatriots on November 24 when the three home based players with team manager Raymond Nyamweya are expected to jets off to South Africa.

Nyamweya said the team has been training under senior professional Elisha Kasuku. “The team has had a number of training sessions at Muthaiga since last week and the players will travel to Kisumu for the Nyanza Open which are also treating as part of our training programme’’ said Nyamweya.

FIFA World Cup trophy arrives in Kenya

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They did ... as expected (3-2).... but Kenya did well :)

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2010 African Qualifiers :)

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Flying start as Sevens Circuit kicks off

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Published on 15/11/2009
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By Peter Atsiaya

Kisumu Rugby Football Club and Mwamba from Nairobi made a flying start to the first leg of the Western Union National Sevens Circuit tournament that kicked off at Kisumu Polytechnic.

Kisumu, enjoying home ground support and a partisan crowd, did not have mercy for visiting JKUAT whom they thrashed 25-5 in their opening match, on Saturday.

Match maker Peter Okong’o and Elvin Okong’o touched down for the winners before Emmanuel Abungu made the conversions for Kisumu.

The emphatic victory by Kisumu definitely sounded a warning to teams featuring in the two-day competition.

Mwamba did not parade their internationals including Kanyange siblings Humphrey and Collins and Lavin Asego.

However, they summoned courage and went ahead to thrash their opponents, Masinde Muliro University, 28-5 in their first match.

Made two tries

George Mbaye made two tries and Steve Sewe made the conversion, while Fabian Olando touched down for the students.

Mwamba were awarded their second match against Siaya Medical Training Institute without kicking a ball after the students failed to honour the fixture.

Kenya Commercial Bank, another top club in the championship, showed their intentions of winning the title by running over Daystar University 43-7 in their opening encounter.

National circuit

Sebastian Shivokha and Brian Omondi made two tries each that were converted by Collins Kimani and Dedan Omondi.

Kevin Mwaura netted a try for the losers and Martin Juma converted it.

In another match, Mean Machine terrorised Egerton University by thrashing them 28-0, Harlequins beat Bungoma 43-12 while Nakuru were awarded their match against Moi University after the latter failed to show up at the venue.

Other results include, Blakbad 0 MMUST 14, Daystar 24 JKUAT 7, Kisumu Two 14 Moi University 0, KCB 24 Kisumu 7, Nakuru 29, Flames 7, Impala 12 Mombasa Polytechnic 17 and Nondies 22 Maseno University 0.

Kisumu Dalla Sevens marks the first leg of the national circuit that traverses the Great Rift, Nyanza, Nairobi and Coast provinces.

Kenya Vs Nigeria

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Two canoe races set for next year

By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Wednesday, November 18 2009 at 22:00
In Summary

Plans on to add Kisumu-Jinja race to the Diani-Malindi contest

The Kenya Water Sports Trust (KWST) in partnership with the Federation of Italy Canoeing and Kayaking intends to stage two major international canoeing events next year.

This, the managing trustee of the KWST, Seifudin Patwa, said, should be able to revive the sport in the region and also open up and boost the western and coastal circuits of tourism.

Patwa said the second edition of the Diani-Malindi International Canoeing Marathon will be held in September and will be followed by the inaugural Jinja-Kisumu International Canoeing Expedition on Lake Victoria in November.

Patwa intimates that the initiative follows the success of the Beijing Olympic Games Africa qualifying round for canoeing and kayaking that was held January last year at Masinga Dam and the first edition of the Diani-Malindi International Canoeing Championship that was staged November 5-8 last year.

Patwa, who is the International Canoe Federation (ICF) Continental Representative for Africa, said they require Sh3 million to host contestants from 20 countries for the five-day Diani-Malindi race.

The race will cover 150 kilometres and Sh5m will be required for the Jinja-Kisumu race, a five-day invitational event featuring night stop-overs on islands on the vast lake.

Italians Daniele Scarpa and Francesco Gambella, the 1996 Olympic champions, with five canoeing world records, are expected back for the Diani-Malindi Marathon.

Scarpa won the first edition of the event that is held a few metres from the coastal shores covering four stages of 40km each daily.

Foreign entrants will pay a participation fee of Sh80,000 for accommodation and equipment, including the canoe, paddles and life jacket for use during the competition that is open for men and women aged 15 years and over.

Italy, Germany, South Africa and France, who boast world class rowers, are among the countries that will provide competitors drawn from Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa.

“We are yet to survey the areas where contestants will be docking daily,” said Patwa “We will decide to the dates of the event while putting into consideration the weather conditions of the day for security purposes,” Patwa, who is also the Confederation of Africa Canoeing (CAC) secretary general, told the Daily Nation, in the company of Francesco Gambella of Italy Canoeing Federation (ICF)

He made a passionate appeal to the corporate world and other well-wishers to fund the two championships.

“The biggest challenges are equipment. We must provide competitors with the canoes hence this is an expensive affair for us,” Patwa explained.

The Kenya Water Sports Trust (KWST)

KWST is a non profit organization set up to promote and develop tourism initiatives through development and diversification into sports tourism field.Sport tourism is not a highly developed in many parts of the globe and the Trust has built up capacity and experience in this field through its many progammes, projects and events.

KWST has been initially supported by the Tourism Trust Fund but is completely dependant on goodwill contributions and its own programmes and events .

The Trust intends to create opportunities for future investments in sports tourism especially related to water and sea sports and also provide training opportunities to develop manpower and skills in diverse water sports such as rowing , canoeing ,dragon boating and sailing .

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Golf series unveiled

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by Oscar Pilipili

Tusker Malt Golf Series tee off with the first qualifying round at Njoro Golf Club on Saturday.

The series, which will last for six months, is expected to attract more than 5,000 players from 28 Golf Clubs from Eastern Africa.

Kenya Golf Union (KGU) Chairman Samson Ndegwa announced that the qualifying rounds will be played in six regions and the climax of the event is a grand finale scheduled for Muthaiga on May 21.

The regions include Nairobi, Coast, Central, Nyanza, Rift Valley and Eastern. Ndegwa was speaking during the launch of the event where East African Breweries Limited (EABL) unveiled Sh15m sponsorship at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Thursday.

EABL Regional Marketing Manager Mburu Karanja said: "In Kenya, the extravaganza of events will also involve non-golfers who can participate in the Tusker Malt Golf Raffle, which will run concurrently with the championship."

Karanja said the Golf Carnival would be played on foursomes format so as to give golfers the chance to enhance the spirit of friendship and bonding.

"The brand team has introduced two exciting elements to spice up the championships, the first and more fundamental being the focus on teams rather than individuals," he said.

Meanwhile, China’s Liang Wenchong carded a four-under 68 to take a share of the clubhouse lead with South African Thomas Aiken at the first round of the Dubai World Championship on Thursday.

After notching his fifth birdie on the 12th, Liang stumbled with bogeys on the 14 and 17, but tidied up his round with a birdie on the last at the Greg Norman-designed Earth Course.

"The pin positions on the 14th and 17th were very tricky and I three-putted them both," Liang said.





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Telkom survive Sliders’ attacks to claim victory

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By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Monday, November 9 2009 at 22:00

In Summary
Namasake’s early goal gives reigning champions win in hotly-contested tie

Defending champions Telkom Orange edged out Sliders 1-0 in a thrilling top-of-the-table women’s league clash at City Park on Sunday.

Though they lost, Sliders were a marvel to watch. Wearing black armbands to mourn the Agunda sisters’ father, Ndeda Agunda, Sliders had a superb display of speed and execution, especially in the second half.

One could have easily dismissed Glennis Namasake’s 20th minute goal as a flash in the pan owing to the series of attacks from Sliders, who virtually camped in Telkom’s half for almost 20 minutes of the second half.

However, Sliders forwards lacked the killer punch to put the ball at the back of the net.

Penalty corner

Towards the end of the first session, Elizabeth Obonyo and Dorsillah Agundawent close to leave Telkom defenders gasping on the left wing. But Josephine Ataro stood firm in Telkom’s goal to deny them as she parried Agunda’s shot for a corner.

Sliders were at it again on resumption when Lilian Aura and Caragh Evans dummied Telkom defenders but their efforts were in vain. Aura blasted over the cross bar while Evans was tripped resulting to penalty corner that yielded nothing. Dorsillah had another chance after some crispy spadework from Nancy Chepchumba. After leaving Ataro sprawling on the turf, Dorsillah was to miss the target.

Telkom clawed back but the quality of finishing by Jacky Ogot, Pristine Njeri and Betty Tioni left many questions. Njeri turned Sliders’ keeper Maureen Keya inside out only to smash the ball wide.

First defeat

The results saw Telkom uphold their unbeaten run in the league to nine matches besides stretching their lead to 25 points while Sliders slide to their first defeat in nine outings to stay second with 18 points. The two arch-rivals had battled to a 1-1 in the first leg.

“My strikers lacked the sharp edge to put the ball into the net. I really don’t know what happened today,” said Telkom coach Jos Openda.

In the men’s Premier League, defending champions, Kisumu Simba, had mixed fortunes in their tour of Nairobi last weekend. They went down 0-1 to Green Sharks on Saturday before pulling a 1-0 victory over Parkroad on Monday.

Kisumu Simba remained in sixth place but bolstered their tally to 21 points while Sharks stayed fifth but bettered their points to 23.

Nairobi Simba Union surprisingly went down 3-4 to a revamped Kenya College of Accountancy-University. However, Nairobi stayed fourth with 23 points, behind Wazalendo with 27 points. Strathmore are second on 29.

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Excitement as cars crossover into Tanzania

Published on 24/11/2009
By FP Correspondent

Classic cars are all set to crossover into Tanzania today as the Kenya Airways East African Safari Classic action enters Day three.

On Monday, crews traversed the sandy Coast region in Vipingo, MacKinnon Road, Mwatate before pulling in to the Taita Hills Lodge for the second day’s night stop.

Organisers had made prior arrangements to have the immigration documentations sorted out at Whitesands well in advance. Crews will only have to present their passports at the Taita Taveta border for stamping before driving into Tanzania which host Day three and four.

In addition, all arrangements are now in place for the hotel accommodation at Ngurdoto Hotel to house the drivers and officials at the two-day night halts in Arusha.

Part of the glamour includes tomorrow’s spectacular stage west of Arusha in Tanzania where the rally cars will first circumnavigate

Lake Manyara— prior to climbing to the top of the Mbulu Escarpment ascending 900 metres (2,950 feet) in a road distance of some 17kms (10.5miles).

"It is one of the most spectacular stages of the event and certainly one affording some of the most amazing views back across Lake Manyara to the Ngorogoro Crater," Event Director Surinder Thatthi said.

This year, the rally does not stay in Nairobi for a night but concentrates on using Safari lodges for its halts. This enables it to use rally roads that take the crews to less-visited places as well as to the normal tourist sights. The major innovation this year is that no less than three of the night halts are used for two consecutive nights, namely in Arusha (Tuesday and Wednesday), Amboseli (Thursday and Friday) and Naivasha on Saturday and Sunday. With Kenya Airways on board for the third year as the main sponsors of the rally, the East African Safari Classic is able to run an event not only beneficial to the competitors and organisers, but one that can contribute economically to the country.

Surinder was enthusiastic about the commercial aspect of the classic. He said: " Kenya stands to gain a lot from the Safari Classic in terms of revenue from the competitors, spectators and tourists. The hotels alone will earn US$ 39,5000 (Sh30,810,000) over the period of the rally. In addition to the accommodation, Kenya Wildlife Services will be paid $20,000 (Sh1.5m) plus Sh 350,000 for entering the National Parks. Direct spending by teams and their crews will amount to $2m (Sh15m) and the value to East Africa of worldwide television coverage of the event is estimated at $12 million (Sh90m).’’

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Rwandans thrown into dangerous Impalas’ lair

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By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Wednesday, November 25 2009 at 18:56

Rwanda’s Silverbacks have been drawn with Impala RFC at this weekend’s Prinsloo Sevens, the third leg of the Western Union National Sevens Circuit in Nakuru.

Gerald Nsenga’s side returns to Nakuru where they gave a good account of themselves in last year’s event. But it has a battle at hand since they have been slotted in a potentially explosive Pool E that has Impala as top seeds.

Impala’s might is yet to be felt in the series, although they mauled Masinde Muliro University 47-0 to lift the Plate at the Christie Sevens and lost 5-12 to Nakuru in the Dala Sevens semi-finals.

Impala favourites

Impala are still favourites to top the tricky pool that has University of Nairobi’s Mean Machine who somewhat had a new start at Christie Sevens to reach the Cup quarters. They eventually lost to Masinde Muliro 5-24 in the Plate semis. Kenya Polytechnic are also in the fray.

Prinsloo Sevens defending champions Mwamba RFC swing back into action after missing last weekend’s Christie Sevens when they travelled to Butere for the burial of their player, Leeroy Okara.

Mwamba, who succumbed to Nakuru RFC in the Dala Sevens semis, face off with this season’s revelation, Masinde Muliro, in Pool E. The students have thrilled many to make it to two Main Cup quarter-finals – Dala and Christie Sevens. The pool has Kisumu RFC, who also reached the main event at Christie Sevens, and Egerton University.

Oozing great form

Hosts Nakuru, who won Dala Sevens before reaching the Cup final at Christie Sevens, are second seeded and in Pool A. They top the circuit with 50 points, with a 22-0 victory over Kenya Harlequins at Dala finals before losing to the same team 17-31 in the Christie final.

There is no doubt that Nakuru are oozing great form and confidence and, despite their missing the services of the inspirational Simon Wariuki, who dislocated his shoulder during the Christie Sevens, they should top the pool easily over Blak Blad of Kenyatta University, Kenya College of Accountancy, and Nondescripts.

Prinsloo Sevens draw:

Pool A: Quins, Flames, USIU, Homeboyz;
Pool B: Nakuru, Blak Blad, Nondies, KCA;
Pool C: KCB, Mombasa Poly, Kabarak University, Moi University;
Pool D: Strathmore, Bungoma, Daystar, Siaya KMTC;
Pool E: Masinde Muliro, Kisumu, Mwamba, Egerton

12th IAAF World Athletics Championships Berlin 2009

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The 17th African Athletics Championships was officially launched by Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

It was a launch befitting a an athletics powerhouse as current and retired athletes turned up to give the event coming to Kenya for the first time a thumbs up.

Also in attendance at the elaborate function at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, on Thursday, were several corporate sponsors who are expected to open the purse strings to support the event to be held from July 28 to August 1, next year, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

The Prime Minister promised that the Government would support the event.

He said hosting such events helps a country develop its infrastructure and gave an example of Japan and Mexico whose development were inspired by the hosting of the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games. The

PM brought to the fore his deep knowledge of athletics, which he served in various capacities in the 1980s when he recalled some glorious moments.

Lasting legacy

The Local Organising Committee Chief Executive Officer David Okeyo said they intend to hold an event that will leave a lasting mark.

The committee chairman Isaiah Kiplagat said the team has a shortfall of Sh100m in their budget.

He said: "We are grateful to the Government for giving us Sh 200m. We still have a shortfall and appeal to sponsors to come on board and support us."

Kiplagat promised that all top African athletes will turn up for the Championships considering that it will be used to pick the African team for the 2011 World Championships.

"We are appealing to fans to turn up in large numbers. We expect to have a very strong field of African athletes who will be here to fight for a place in the African team for the World Championships," said Kiplagat who is also the Athletics Kenya chairman. Kiplagat challenged the Government to be supportive whenever associations bid to host such events by developing the country’s infrastructure and communication system.

Former five-time World Cross Country champion, Paul Tergat, who was among the country’s elite athletes at the event pleaded with organisers to select retired athletes in some of the committees for the event.

"It gives me a lot of pride and a sense of patriotism when the country is preparing to host such a prestigious event. It is a momentous achievement for this country," he said.

"I want to urge Athletics Kenya to consider having former athletes serve in committees for organising the event since they have a lot to offer," said Tergat.

Sports Assistant Ministers, Kabando wa Kabando and Wavinya Ndeti represented Minister Hellen Sambili.

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The Big Game this Weekend.

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Carlo Ancelotti watched his Chelsea team brush aside Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium yesterday and then declared: “I believe we will win the title.” The Chelsea manager thinks that they will remain on top of the Barclays Premier League until the end of the season, his confidence boosted by a stunning brace from Didier Drogba and an own goal by Thomas Vermaelen that gave the leaders a comprehensive 3-0 victory over their London rivals.

Victory re-established Chelsea’s five-point advantage at the summit and completed a clean sweep of wins over the other “big four” clubs in the past two months.

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Swimming records shattered

Published on 01/12/2009
By Oscar Pilipili

Enthusiastic swimmers electrified Moi International Sports Centre Aquatic Stadium, shattering four national records and at least 50 meet times at an age-group gala.

Pundits viewed the devastating show as desire by the youngsters to break for Christmas holidays honourably and justify their inclusion in the national team for African Sub-Sahara gala coming to Nairobi next month.

Kanyali Ilako of Otter swim club kicked off the race for honours when she improved her age group time by winning the girls’ over-16 50m breaststroke in a new time of 39.94sec. She set the previous mark of 40.25 in 2007.

Multi-Talented

Multi-talented star Samuel Ndonga of Makini School joined the fray when he set a new national record, clocking 35.76sec in boys’ 10-11 50m butterfly. Nicholas Zanette set the old mark of 36.03 in 2001.

The third new national time came when Charles Van Eijk of International School of Kenya won boys’ 12-13 50m backstroke in 34.23sec, which eclipsed the old record of 34.84sec set by Ushir Patel three years ago.

The most remarkable show in the record breaking spree came from Micah Fernandez of Braeburn after he won boys’ 10-11 100m breaststroke event in 1:30.37, breaking the 14 year-old time of 1:33.28.

In individual overall performance, Martha Opiyo of Bubbles topped girls’ 10-13 category with 66 points followed by Gouri Kotecha (63) of Braeburn, Danielle Awora (61) of Stingray and Braeburn’s duo of Rebecca Kamau (46) and Anita Field (45).

Disappointed Fans

Van Eijk won the boys’ category on 74 points, followed closely by Fernandez (73) and Ndonga (61).

It was double Christmas gift for the Ndonga siblings as the younger Emmanuel clinched the boys’ under-9 overall trophy with 41 points. Atuhaire Ambala of Bubbles was the runner-up on 31, with YMCA’s Lucas Omondi third on 26.

Mariam Foum of Brookhouse starred in the girls’ over-14, winning the category on 77 points. Samantha Weya of Peponi (46) and Aga Khan’s Mumbi Kiragu (45) were placed second and third.

The boys’ honours went to David Buruchara of Stingray who scooped 57 points, followed by Aayush Kukadia (54) of Peponi and Brookhouse’s Joshua Oruya (52). The gala was organised by Nairobi Swimming Association.

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Soccer City
One of the most artistic and awe-inspiring football venues on the African continent, the newly-reconstructed Soccer City Stadium will host the first and final matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™.

The ground's design is inspired by the iconic African pot known as the calabash, and its aesthetic appeal will be heightened when the stadium is lit at night. Soccer City is located in Johannesburg's southwest and is only a short distance from one of the country's football-crazy townships, Soweto. About 40 per cent of Johannesburg's population live in Soweto and this proximity is bound to make the stadium a hub of activity throughout the 2010 finals.

The stadium is widely regarded as the heart of football in South Africa as it has hosted many important matches through history. In the mid 1980s, officials came together to build the first international football stadium in the country and the construction was funded from the football fraternity's coffers. Soccer City hosted the first mass rally of Nelson Mandela after his release from prison in 1990. Thousands of mourners lamented Chris Hani's assassination at the stadium in 1993. It was also the venue for the 1996 CAF African Cup of Nations final, with South Africa eventually triumphing 2-0 over Tunisia.

The original stadium, which was known as the FNB Stadium, had a capacity of 80,000. Upgrades involved extending the upper tier to increase the capacity to 94,700; adding 99 more suites to bring the number to 184; constructing an encircling roof; adding new changing room facilities and installing new floodlighting.
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World Cup Draw -Capetown
2010 World Cup draw

Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B: Argentina, South Korea, Nigeria, Greece
Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D: Germany, Australia, Ghana, Serbia
Group E: Netherlands, Japan, Cameroon, Denmark
Group F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia
Group G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Cost, Portugal
Group H: Spain, Honduras, Chile, Switzerland

My Top 2 in each group are:^^
A: France, South Africa
B: Argentina, Nigeria
C: England, USA
D: German, Ghana
E: Holland, Cameroon
F: Italy, Slovakia
G: Brazil, Portugal*
H: Spain, Chile

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World Cup Draw -Capetown
2010 World Cup draw

Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B: Argentina, South Korea, Nigeria, Greece
Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D: Germany, Australia, Ghana, Serbia
Group E: Netherlands, Japan, Cameroon, Denmark
Group F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia
Group G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Cost, Portugal
Group H: Spain, Honduras, Chile, Switzerland

My Top 2 in each group are:^^
A: France, South Africa
B: Argentina, Nigeria
C: England, USA
D: German, Ghana
E: Holland, Cameroon
F: Italy, Slovakia
G: Brazil, Portugal*
H: Spain, Chile[/QUOTE]

Hopefully African teams South Africa, Nigeria or Cameroon reach semis this time.

Cecafa chief slams Kenyan 'fans' .

Matches at the Cecafa have been played out in front of sparse crowds
Kenyans have been condemned as 'pretend' football fans, after failing to turn out to watch matches at the Cecafa Senior Challenge.

The regional tournament for East and Central Africa is taking place in Nairobi in front of small crowds.

Nicholas Musonye, the Secretary-General of Cecafa, says the competition is "a big failure in terms of attendance."

"It's a waste of time bringing a competition to people who won't watch," he told the BBC.

"Kenyans always pretend to to be football fans but they are not and that is why this competition has been a big failure in terms of attendance.

"Kenyans have very bad manners when it comes to watching football - they want to watch in a bar, they want to come in for free."

Musonye was instrumental in persuading Cecafa members to give the tournament to Kenya but he said they have been disappointed by the small crowds.

"I will never fight for any competition to come to this country [again]," he said.

Asked about the interest which Kenyan fans show in the English Premier League, Musonye was dismissive.

"They love something which is not theirs, they love something which is of no value to them," he said.

"This is their tournament, their country is playing and they are not there, they are watching football in a bar."

He revealed that Cecafa had a deficit of around US$65,000 and that the organisation was struggling to pay its bills.

"The government gave us some support, but it is not enough," he said.

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Simba Telkom to lead charge in continental show

Published on 23/10/2009
By Oscar Pilipili

Champions Sharkia men of Egypt and Ghana’s Imo Heartland women are among teams that have entered this year’s African Clubs Championships in hockey.

The tournament will be played at the City Park Stadium, Nairobi between December 12 and 20.

The acting Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) secretary General Vivian Agunda said seven countries have so far confirmed to send teams to the continental show.

"We’re waiting to hear from Uganda and Tanzania who are yet to submit names of their teams," Agunda told FeverPitch in Nairobi yesterday.

National champions Kisumu Simba men and Telkom Orange women will lead Kenya’s charge at the Championship.

They will be backed up Green Sharks and Sliders who finished runners-up in the Premier and women’s national league last year.

Ghana has entered four teams in the event namely Heartland and Bayelsa Queens (women) and Delta Flickers and Yobe Desert Rollers (men).

Lack of funds

Eastern Company are Egypt’s representatives in the women’s category. Agunda said the local organising committee has planned a series of meetings to strategise how to host the Championship.

Telkom Orange was the only Kenyan team to honour the last event after Kisumu Simba, Police and Blue Eaglets failed to travel to Ghana last year due to various reasons, among them lack of funds.

Orange, which is one of the oldest team in Africa, finished runners-up after they lost to the hosts in the final.

Uganda withdrew from hosting this year’s Championship giving Kenya the chance to bring it closer to her teams.





Telkom whitewash Uganda’s Whetherhead

Updated 3 hr(s) 53 min(s) ago
By Oscar Pilipili

Kenyan teams posted mixed results as the hockey African Cup of Clubs Championship started at City Park Stadium.

Hosts Telkom Orange hit Whetherhead from Uganda 16-0, while Green Sharks staged a major comeback, coming from a two goals deficit to hold Nigeria’s Yobe Desert Rollers to a 2-2 draw.

Ojo Sunday put Yobe into the lead, when he fired home a field goal in the 14th minute before Balah Hussaini doubled the scores to 2-0 in the 36th minute.

The resilient Sharks, cheered on by home fans, displayed great fighting spirit and their efforts were awarded when John Wachira sounded the boards with a field goal in the 57th minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1 yesterday.

Wachira proved the darling of fans when he netted the crucial equaliser amid thunderous cheers from fans who accorded Sharks a standing ovation.

Encouraging Crowds

The matches yesterday attracted an encouraging crowd that could have turned organisers of the ongoing Council of East and Central Africa (Cecafa) Senior Challenge Cup red with envy.

Sharkia sent a strong warning of their intentions to retain the title through a 15-1 humiliation of Moshi Khalsa in a preliminary match of African Cup of Clubs Championship.

The Egyptian giants, Sharkia, opened their goals account five minutes into the match when hat-trick hero, Sameer Mohammed, converted a penalty corner.

Sharkia extended the lead to 2-0 four minutes later, when two-goal hero, Khalil Moustafa, scored a field goal.

Free flow

From this point, it was a free flow for the Egyptians as they literally scored at will to take 6-0 halftime lead before cruising to a convincing 15-1 lead before a cheerful crowd.

Peter Stevens ensured Khalsa did not return to the dressing rooms empty-handed after he scored their consolation goal in the 60th minute.

Meanwhile, organisers of the Championship were forced yet again to rework the fixtures after Nigeria’s Bayelsa failed to arrive in Nairobi. Bayelsa were scheduled to take on hosts Sliders in the opening match of the tournament yesterday.

Sliders’ captain, Tina Agunda, expressed disappointment over the missed match but remained hopeful that they will perform at the tournament.

"It is disappointing that we didn’t play the match but stakes are high since teams are now less," Agunda said yesterday.

"We are looking forward to tomorrow’s (today’s) match against Telkom Orange that will mark the beginning of our campaign at the Championship," she said.

Nigeria’s Secretary General Gloria Ekwempu said the side did not secure a sponsor for the Championships.

"The Government normal sponsors our teams but this time, they did not give the federation money for the championship," she said.







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Liverpool Vs Arsenal

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Predictions:
LIVERPOOL TEAM NEWS
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez will bring back his big guns. Jamie Carragher, Glen Johnson and Jose Reina were all rested for the Champions League defeat by Fiorentina on Wednesday but are expected to face the Gunners. Benitez must decide whether Alberto Aquilani is ready for a Barclays Premier League starting role, despite facing his fellow Italians in midweek. Fernando Torres is likely to lead the attack for the first time since the draw in Lyon on 4th November. Lucas Leiva and Fabio Aurelio are also likely to return.

ARSENAL TEAM NEWS
Arshavin, William Gallas, Cesc Fabregas, and Armand Traore have all recovered from knocks picked up against Stoke last week. Eduardo (thigh) had not quite recovered from his injury but Abou Diaby (calf) is expected to be included in the squad for the Merseyside trip. Arsenal will have England forward Theo Walcott available after he came through the midweek Champions League match in Athens while Alex Song returns from suspension.

SQUADS
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Benayoun, Gerrard, Mascherano, Aquilani, Kuyt, Torres, Cavalieri, Lucas, Aurelio, Skrtel, Riera, Kyrgiakos, Ngog, El Zhar.

Arsenal: Almunia, Traore, Vermaelen, Gallas, Sagna, Song, Fabregas, Denilson, Nasri, Arshavin, Walcott, Mannone, Ramsey, Silvestre, Vela, Wilshere, Senderos, Diaby.

PREDICTION
A match-up with another big four team is always a big game, but this one takes on added significance after Chelsea’s draw against Everton. Both teams will be take heart from that result and believe that with a win, they can both get back into the title race.

My concern for Arsenal is where the goals are going to come from. Vela will probably play up front with his own with Arshavin tucked in behind him, but that doesn’t fill me with confidence. Vela has a nice touch, but I don’t think he is strong enough to hold play up and be the lone target man.

That being said, I am looking for great things from Arshavin and Fabregas and for Arsenal to get a share of the points 1-1. Not the perfect result, but still a good one.

What do you think the score will be?(From the Blogs)

Liverpool 1 Arsenal 2
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Andrei Arshavin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Personal information
Full name Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin
Date of birth May 29, 1981 (1981-05-29) (age 28)
Place of birth Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Playing position Winger, Striker
Club information
Current club Arsenal
Number 23
Youth career
1999–2000 Zenit St. Petersburg
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2000–2009 Zenit St. Petersburg 238 (51)
2009– Arsenal 25 (12)
National team‡
2002– Russia 50 (16)

Andrei Sergeyevich Arshavin (Russian: Андрей Сергеевич Аршавин; sometimes romanized as Andrey; born 29 May 1981 in Leningrad) is a Russian football forward who plays for Arsenal of the English Premier League and as captain of the Russian national team.

The 2006 Russian footballer of the year is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a second striker or winger. Arshavin garnered much international attention during his performance at the UEFA Euro 2008 championship in Austria-Switzerland which resulted in his inclusion in the Team of the Tournament.

Arshavin has enjoyed a successful start to his career at Arsenal, becoming Premier League Player of the Month in April 2009 and Arsenal's player of the month in March and April 2009. During the 2008–09 season, he scored 6 goals in 12 league appearances for Arsenal. In a match against Liverpool, Arshavin became the first player to score four league goals at Anfield since 1946.[Former Arsenal forward Dennis Bergkamp has speculated that Arshavin has "every chance of becoming a favourite of the London fans".
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World Cup Draw -Capetown
2010 World Cup draw

Group A: South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, France
Group B: Argentina, South Korea, Nigeria, Greece
Group C: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
Group D: Germany, Australia, Ghana, Serbia
Group E: Netherlands, Japan, Cameroon, Denmark
Group F: Italy, New Zealand, Paraguay, Slovakia
Group G: Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Cost, Portugal
Group H: Spain, Honduras, Chile, Switzerland

My Top 2 in each group are:^^
A: France, South Africa
B: Argentina, Nigeria
C: England, USA
D: German, Ghana
E: Holland, Cameroon
F: Italy, Slovakia
G: Brazil, Portugal*
H: Spain, Chile

Hopefully African teams South Africa, Nigeria or Cameroon reach semis this time.[/QUOTE]

Janam my best wishes to African teams too.:)

Telkom Orange cruise into final

By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Tuesday, December 15 2009 at 22:00
In Summary

Kenya’s Telkom Orange and defending champions Imo Heartland from Nigeria battled to an exciting 1-1 draw on Tuesday in the ongoing Africa Cup Clubs’ Championships at City Park.

In another match, Kisumu Simba crushed compatriots Green Sharks 4-1 in an explosive men’s encounter in the afternoon, but the former must overcome titleholders Sharkia tomorrow to make the final. Telkom’s draw was enough to put them in Sunday’s final.

Orange had earlier whitewashed Weatherhead from Uganda 16-0 and Sliders 2-0 to top the women’s league with seven points.

Heartland, who had earlier beaten Weatherhead 13-0, face Sliders Wednesday.

Telkom had a sloppy first half where they were easily sucked into Heartland’s crisp and fast-paced passes. Bulus Susan was a marvel to watch as she weaved through Telkom’s defence to put Heartland ahead with a 29th minute goal that saw them take a 1-0 lead at recess.

Poor short corner taking haunted Telkom as they missed several that could have brought them back at the break.

Good result

Telkom took to another awful start in the second half as their midfield was completely outsmarted by the Nigerians. They were to miss three consecutive short corners with Jackline Ogot, Betty Tioni and Jackline Mwangi failing to rhyme.

But in the last 10 minutes, Telkom woke up from their slumber and piled the pressure on their opponents. They got a penalty corner that Ogot cleverly lifted to Tioni, who gave Telkom the equaliser in the 60th minute.

“I expected a tough match but I also tried out some multi-tasking that didn’t work well as the midfield crumbled,” said Telkom coach, Jos Openda.
Telkom’s skipper, Josephine Ataro, said: “Short corners have been a major concern but we have three days to work on them.”

Heartland coach, Nzeh Inda, said his team ran out of steam and lost concentration in the last 10 minutes. “A draw is a good result but we must strategise for the final,” said Inda. In the late match, Sharkia and Eastern battled out a 1-1 draw in an all-Egyptian clash.

“ Thank God we tried our best but despite the mistakes in the last half, we are determined to retain the trophy,” said heartland’s captain, Ethel Nwaneri.

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First step to academy

By SAMMY KITULA
Posted Friday, December 18 2009 at 22:00
In Summary

Stadia board puts up advertisement for works on facility pledged by President

President Mwai Kibaki’s promise of an international sports academy in Kenya seems to be set for fulfilment after the Sports Stadia Management Board (SSMB) placed an Expression of Interest (EoI) advertisement in Friday’s Daily Nation.

As part of Vision 2030, the government allocated Sh100 million for the construction of the academy that would equip local athletes with modern skills to enable them perform better in global championships.

Consultancy services, architectural/landscape architecture quantity surveying, electrical, mechanical, civil and structural engineering services are some of the required services for the academy.

The academy will comprise a hotel, sports learning and sports medicine facilities, hostels and dormitories spread out over 10,000 square metres.

Sports fields – like football pitches, rugby, netball, hockey and basketball – will also be put up.

“…Sports Stadia Management Board therefore intends to engage the services of a consortium of consulting firms to carry out the exercise of preparing layout, design options, cost estimates, final construction bid documents and project management…” read the advert in part.

Boost sports development

While announcing the milestone, President Kibaki noted that the international facility would particularly offer training and research in sports medicine, anti-doping and other related activities.

The academy is expected to boost sports development in the region by providing high level support and training locally. It will also ease pressure on families of upcoming champions who are forced to travel to the metropolitan area for training.

“There is need for the sports coaches to increase their skills in order for them to train our sportsmen and women for the highly competitive world arena,” the President had said in his announcement.

In this regard the government has decided to construct new sports facilities and improve existing ones as part of Vision 2030 flagship projects,” noted the President.

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Kenya rugby team is pride of Africa

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National rugby sevens players alongside Kenya Airways cabin crew after signing a Sh15 million deal at the airline's headquarters on Saturday. Photo/CHRIS OMOLLO

By AYUMBA AYODI Posted Saturday, November 7 2009 at 21:05

It took the national Sevens team’s exceptional performance last season to finally ruffle the wings of Kenya Airways, as the airline brought the team on board in a two-year deal.

Kenya Airways chief executive officer, Titus Naikuni and Kenya Rugby Football Union (KRFU) chairman, Richard Omwela on Saturday sealed a sponsorship deal of Sh15m for the 2009/2010 season.

Naikuni said that the package for the national rugby team would be increased by 12 per cent for the 2010/2011 season with the whole package amounting to an estimated Sh31.25m.

Also to have space on board is the 15s national rugby team that will benefit from a donation of 120 tickets hence enabling the team to comfortably fly anywhere among the 47 Kenya Airways destinations for matches.

Kenya Airways takes over from rivals Virgin Atlantic Airlines, who sponsored the sevens team last season to a tune of Sh7.5m. “This has been a long journey to get here and take the connection,” said an elated Omwela.

“Many have wondered why we had taken other colours to fly around with but we now believe we have build a strong brand that Kenya Airways would like to be associated with. It has taken time to convince Naikuni but the long wait is worth it because they doubled the package,” Omwela said.

Injured players

Omwela said the sponsorship will translate to several things that will enable the sevens team perform better including giving the national coach Benjamin Ayimba regular annual contract besides season’s contract to first team players. “ All we want is to empower Ayimba in that besides coaching the team, he should be able to tour the country and identify players,” Omwela said.

“We also want to uphold consistency by giving at least seven first team players contracts.” Omwela said bonuses will definitely be improved and the team will get them with every stage they reach.

The tickets will also enable them fly injured players back and their substitutes to match venues. Naikuni described the timing as right and unique adding that the move to join partnership with KRFU was due to its transparency and accountability. “I never thought such an occasion would occur and I am uttered proud. I will henceforth not be ashamed to be associated with the national sevens team,” Naikuni said.

Naikuni told the team not to view themselves as a Kenyan team but an African outfit hence should go out there and build other African teams to be as strong. “We have 47 destinations and their choice is huge,” he said.

The team finished sixth overall in the IRB World Sevens Series after reaching the Main Cup for the first time in Adelaide. They reached the semi-finals for the World Cup in Dubai for the first time.

It’s also the season that they managed to beat South Africa, Fiji and New Zealand for the first time. Ayimba and the national 15s team manager Wangila Simiyu welcomed the deal saying it will spur the national team’s performances.

World Cup 2010 - Lionel Messi has become the first Argentine to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

The 22-year-old forward, who also landed the European Footballer of the Year prize earlier this month, picked up the accolade after collecting four major titles with Barcelona - the Champions League, the Club World Cup, La Liga and the Copa del Rey.

"This finishes a magnificent year for Barcelona, my team mates and for me," said Messi after receiving the trophy from UEFA president and former France international Michel Platini. The Argentine, who joined Barcelona as a 13-year-old in 2000, claimed 1,073 points in a poll of 147 national team coaches and captains.

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Portugal and Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo, last year's winner, was a distant second with 352 points followed by Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi (196). Messi was leading scorer in the 2008-09 Champions League, hitting nine goals including one in the 2-0 final win over Manchester United.

He also notched the extra-time winner in the 2-1 Club World Cup final victory over Estudiantes in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Messi's vote appeared to be entirely based on his club form as his performances for Argentina, under coach Diego Maradona, were largely disappointing.

Argentina struggled to qualify for the World Cup and their results this year included a 6-1 hammering in Bolivia and defeats by Paraguay and Ecuador.
Before the ceremony, Messi said he could not explain why he failed to perform at the same level for his country. "I don't know," he said. "I try to do the same as I do for Barcelona. But the World Cup qualifiers are complicated, sometimes it's difficult to play and it was a big effort for us to qualify.

"I believe the World Cup could be completely different for us ... it could be better for me and Argentina." The FIFA award was introduced in 1991.

I wonder why Manu had to sell him..
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Commonwealth baton in on Boxing Day

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By AYUMBA AYODI
Posted Wednesday, December 23 2009 at 20:44

President Mwai Kibaki will on December 26 receive the Queen’s Baton at the State House, Mombasa. The baton left Buckingham Palace on October 29 and will arrive in Nairobi from Cameroon at 6.40am tomorrow before it is flown to the coastal city the following morning. It has so far traversed 15 countries in 58 days.

It will be received by Sports minister Helen Sambili and Indian High Commissioner to Kenya, P. S. Randhawa, at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Mombasa Mayor Ahmed Abubakar Mohdha will receive it at Mombasa International Airport before it is treated to a road carnival leading to Treasury Square.

The 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games gold medallists, Janeth Jepkosgei (800m), Alex Kipchichir (800m), Ezekiel Kemboi (3,000m steeplechase) and Isabella Ochichi (5,000m), will then pick it and lead the run to State House, where it will handed to the President.
Final destination

The baton will be back in Nairobi on December 27 for an overnight stay and proceed to Tanzania then Uganda. It will reach its final destination, New Delhi, venue of the October 3-14, 2010 Club Games, on June 25 next year, having covered 70 countries in 340 days and 190,000 kilometres.

Releasing the baton’s local itinerary yesterday, National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) vice-chairman Peter Nderitu said the relay is one of the greatest traditions of the Club games that symbolises the gathering of the people from across the Commonwealth every four years.

Kenya Sevens: Best tries 2008/09 World Series


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Italian Serie A - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Internazionale 17 - 12 - 3 - 2 39
2 AC Milan 16 - 9 - 4 - 3 - 3 31
3 Juventus 17 - 9 - 3 - 5 30
4 AS Roma 17 - 8 - 4 - 5 28
5 Parma 17 - 8 - 4 - 5 28


English Premier League - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Chelsea 20 - 14 - 3 - 3 45
2 Manchester United 19 - 13 - 1 - 5 40
3 Arsenal 18 - 12 - 2 - 4 38
4 Tottenham Hotspur 20 - 11 - 4 - 5 37
5 Manchester City 19 - 9 - 8 - 2 35


Spanish Primera División - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Barcelona 15 - 12 - 3 - 0 39
2 Real Madrid 15 - 12 - 1 - 22 37
3 Sevilla FC 15 - 9 - 3 - 3 30
4 Valencia 15 - 8 - 5 - 2 29
5 Mallorca 15 - 8 - 3 - 4 27


Brasileirao Serie A - 2009/10
Rank Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Flamengo 38 - 19 - 10 - 9 67
2 Internacional 38 - 19 - 8 - 11 65
3 São Paulo 38 - 18 - 11 - 9 65
4 Palmeiras 38 - 17 - 11 - 10 62
5 Cruzeiro 38 - 18 - 8 - 12 62

Infor: ESPNsoccernet.com


Kenyan League Top 5 Dec/09
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Pos Team P - W - D - L - Pts

1 Sofapaka 30 - 16 - 11 - 3 - 59
2 Mathare United 30 - 15 - 8 - 7 - 53
3 Thika United 30 - 13 - 12 - 5 - 51
4 Tusker 30 - 14 - 6 - 10 - 47 - 48
5 Gor Mahia 30 - 15 - 1 - 14 - 46

Refugees find glory in Kenya
(AFP) Tuesday 10 November 2009

They came to Kenya as refugees escaping conflict in Eastern Congo two years ago and now they have proved their worth by clinching the Kenya Premier League title at their first attempt. Sofapaka are made up of players from a refugee camp mostly from Congo DR who took sanctuary under a church organisation in Nairobi. "They have made a whole new difference, they have brought a breath of fresh air to the Kenyan game," said Sofapaka manager Jimmy Ambajo.

Like Sofapaka, former champions Gor Mahia, who became the first Kenyan club to win the African Cup Winners Cup in 1987, have also enjoyed the fruits of including foreign players. The arrival of 18-year-old striker Baldwin Ngwa from the Cameroon league champions, Tiko United and his compatriot Simon Pierre, a defender, have helped revive the fortunes of Gor Mahia which was facing relegation from the 16-team championship.

"The two players have been outstanding in our campaign. Since arriving in the middle of the season, our performance has improved," said coach Gedion Ochieng. "We were performing dismally but their resilience has lifted the club from the lower reaches of the league to becoming strong contenders. Ngwa is a hustler and a committed player. He encourages the rest of the team."

Sofapaka, who are set to compete in the lucrative CAF Champions League in 2010, are proud to have set their own club management standards. "We are not just a football team but people who are out for fellowship with the less fortunate members of the society," said Ambajo, who is a church pastor.

"We are innovative, and want to create new ideas to better develop the game," he said. "Sofapaka FC is ready to lead the way as Kenyan football moves to the next level and we are ready to take that challenge," added club president, Elly Kalekwa, a Congolese businessman.

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Eritrea football team 'absconds' in Kenya
Eritrea were knocked out by Tanzania last week Officials have launched a search for Eritrea's national football team after the players reportedly failed to return home following a tournament in Kenya. The Eritreans were knocked out of the Cecafa competition for East and Central African nations last week.

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But when the team plane landed back home, it was reportedly only carrying the coach and an official. The government, which is frequently accused of repression, denies any players are missing. But the country's football federation confirmed to Cecafa head Nicholas Musonye that the players had not returned.

Mr Musonye told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme it was the third time the Eritrean team had failed to return home after a tournament. "The Eritrean federation have done their best to bring a team to the competition - unfortunately these boys had other ideas," he said. "Definitely they are in Nairobi - we have so many Eritreans here - they must be somewhere."

He said he would establish the facts and hand the details on to the police. The UN says hundreds of Eritreans flee the country every month. Critics say the country's repressive government, poverty and a harsh national service regime forces many to leave. But the government denies that Eritreans are fleeing and accuses the UN of lying about the figures.
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i am loving your posts!!!!! keep em coming.

ALL HAIL KING FABREGAS. all he needs is 25 minutes

Admission of Southern Sudan a milestone for regional games

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By Oscar Pilipili

The East African Games held at Fort Portal in Uganda were the anti-climax of the schools championships this year.

The championships were deemed a great success for Kenya because the country won the overall trophy for the ninth time in a row.

There was encouraging news from the Championships like Southern Sudan being admitted as a full member of Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association.

Southern Sudan was admitted after it met all conditions for member countries. The first requirement was to have a structure for school games and at least three teams at the Championships. Sudan made its first appearance as guests during the previous edition in Kigali, Rwanda.

Increased membership

The entry of Sudan in the regional games increased the membership to seven. The full membership has: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Zanzibar and Southern Sudan.

Another highlight of the season was the news of Nakuru town hosting the next games.

This will be the fourth time that the games will be coming to Kenya after they were staged in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.

On the pitch, Kenya’s reign as the regions powerhouse came under severe threat with opponents taking the country’s teams by their horns.

The major disappointment came in boys’ football trophy that Kenya won for the last time in 2002.

Lang’ata High was the best performer with a fourth position. Kenya also lost girls’ trophy that was won by Arch Bishop Njenga in Kigali last year.

Kenya reigned supreme in basketball with Shimba Hills and Laiser Hills winning girls and boys’ diadem but faced acid test in volleyball where Rwanda’s Indangaburezi won the boys’ category. Lugulu struggled to win girls’ trophy after defeating compatriots Cheptil 3-2 in the final.

Kenya recorded a 1-2-3 in both boys and girls’ hockey in what was clearly a Kenyan affair.

The country’s dominance in the sport is attributed to the fact that but the show was attributed to the fact that the sport is yet to mature in other countries.

St Cecilia Misikhu girls and Kamusinga boys were the winners.

Kenya Vs South Africa - Safari Sevens 09

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Kenya back to Davis Cup

Updated 7 hr(s) 51 min(s) ago

After sitting on the fence for the last four years, Kenya is back at Davis Cup. The Kenya Lawn Tennis Association - KLTA has confirmed that players are already in camp training for the high profile event to be staged in Morocco in April.

The KLTA administrator Neil Mwombe said: " Preparations are on and we plan to conduct final trials to select a team for the event soon." Mwombe said the federation has invited the US-based Christian Vitulli, Maurice Wamukowa and veteran Allan Cooper for the trials.

i am loving your posts!!!!! keep em coming.

As always, and with the coming of World Cup and CAF things are bound to even get better and better.

Lions in Lion country

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By James Waindi

The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon arrive this morning for their final preparations ahead of the Africa Nations Cup in Angola, which kicks off on Sunday.

National football team Harambee Stars also resume training this morning at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies to prepare for their international friendly match against the four-time African champions on Saturday at Nyayo Stadium.

Stars team manager Edward Oduor said they would have reported to camp on Monday, but were forced to postpone it to this morning because of the countrywide matatu strike that paralysed transportation in most parts of the country.

Coach Twahir Muhiddin named a 20-man team at the weekend, including five new faces.

Kenya will use the friendly as a build-up before their Africa Nations Champions match against Ethiopia.

A Cameroonian contingent of 50 players and officials is expected to touch down aboard a charted airline from Yaounde, but it is not clear if Song Bilong (Arsenal) and Carlos Kameni (Espanyol) would be in the same plane as they represented their clubs on Sunday night matches in England and Spain separately.

Eto’o and co

While Cameroonian fans back home hope to see their Indomitable Lions lift a fifth African title, Kenyan football lovers cannot wait to see Samuel Eto’o and company play against their own side.

Confirming the tense enthusiasm, Football Kenya Limited (FKL) chairman Mohammed Hatimy said they would announce the entrance fees for the eagerly awaited international friendly and confirm the venue of the match today(Tuesday).

No doubt Cameroon’s high profile players are as enticing as ever in Kenya and many yearn to see the big boys in flesh and blood before they appear on television sets from January 10.

The Indomitable Lions qualified for their sixteenth African Cup of Nations and their sixth World Cup after dominating Morocco in Fez, making them the all-time leading African team in World Cup participation.

They are pooled in Group D alongside Gabon, Zambia and Tunisia and they would open their title campaign against rivals Gabon on January 13.

Meanwhile, global sports company Puma together United Nations Environment Programme (Unep) will host the Cameroon team tomorrow in a function where they would kick-off a run-up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup and the International Year of Biodiversity 2010.

Ugandan goalkeeper signs for Congolese club.
01-01-2010
Zoom Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) FC has released their first choice goalkeeper Abbey Dhaira to join a Congolese team AS Vita.
The Ugandan team that will represent the country in the 2010 Orange Champions League have accepted an offer of US$22,000 for the short stopper who helped the national team win the 2008 regional Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala.
URA’s chairman David Selebe said although Dhaira has already left the team, they can survive without him and perform well in the local league and on the continent. “We have been managing without him when he was out injured for over six months,” said selebe.
“We accepted the initial fee of $22,000 and we expect to benefit more from his subsequent transfer,” Selebe said after concluding all transfer formalities with AS Vita’s president Pchoma Wendi Saleh in Kampala on Thursday.
URA, who currently trail table leaders Express FC by 10 points in the league, will battle Zambia’s league champions Zanaco FC in the preliminary stages of the Orange Champions league in February.


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Soi beats a strong field for hat-trick

By CHRIS MUSUMBA and IAAF
Posted Friday, January 1 2010 at 19:41

Kenya’s Edwin Soi, the Olympic bronze medallist in the 5,000m in Beijing, scored a hat-trick by winning in Bolzano for the third consecutive time on New Year’s Eve.

Soi crossed the finish line in 28 minutes 44 seconds in the Waltherplatz Square, holding off Imane Merga from Ethiopia by one second in the men’s 10km race as he launched his season after the recess.

In its 35-year history, only Sergey Lebid took more wins in the Boclassic than Soi with five – in 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004. On Thursday, Lebid was never a factor and finished a distant ninth.

Hardest race

“I won three times in Bolzano but today it was my hardest race here,” Soi said. “I knew that it would have been very difficult to repeat the wins in 2007 and 2008 against very strong rivals. “I am preparing for the indoor season. The World Indoor Championships in Doha are my major goal for the winter.”

Mo Farah from Great Britain, who trains in Eldoret and is the European Indoor 3,000m champion, finished third, four seconds behind Soi. Silan Kipruto, a promising Kenyan runner with 7:32.25 and 13:02.86 personal best times in the 3,000m and 5,000m, respectively, was fourth. Andrea Lalli, the 2008 European Cross Country Under-23 champion in Brussels and winner on the same course recently, was fifth.

One of best fields

In the women’s 5km race, Ethiopia’s Sule Utura, 19, the 2008 World Junior 5,000m champion, beat Slovenian 1,500m national record holder Sonja Roman by two seconds to win in 16:11. Christelle Daunay (France), third at last year’s New York City Marathon, was third in 16:17.

The men’s race again featured one of the best fields in the world for a New Year’s Eve race. Silas Kipruto was the first to take the early initiative during the second lap.

Kenyans grab Brazil podium

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By CHRIS MUSUMBA and IAAF Posted Saturday, January 2 2010 at 20:16

James Kwambai and Pasalia Kipkoech beat a race record 21,000 field to win the 85th edition of the classic Sao Silvestre over 15km in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The 26-year-old Kwambai covered the distance in 44:40 while Kipkoech, 21, clocked 52:30 in the race on Thursday.

Kwambai, who hosts a 2:04:27 Kenyan national record in marathon that he set while finishing second in Rotterdam last year, had previously enjoyed success in Sao Paulo. He raced to victory in the last edition in 44:42 despite coming from a disappointing outing at the New York City Marathon where he did not finish.

Yet, at the Sao Silvestre, his victory was never open to debate. Tanzania’s Martin Sulle set the pace up to the sixth kilometre, and some three later, at the “Avenida Rio Branco”, Kwambai took the lead and did not have any problems for the rest of the race – despite the 32 degrees Celcius temperature.

Disappointing experience

“Sadly, I couldn’t have a great preparation for the race due to my disappointing experience in New York,” said Kwambai. “I would have liked to win with a better time, but the humidity was also high, and that made things very difficult. The hardest moment of the race was between the 8th and 9th kilometre, when I pulled away from the peloton.”

Another Kenyan, 25-year-old Elias Kemboi, winner of the 2009 Sao Paulo Marathon and the 2009 Rio de Janeiro Half Marathon, was second in 44:58. Robert Cheruiyot (45:30), a former four-time Boston Marathon champion and winner of the Sao Silvestre in 2002, 2004 and 2007, completed the all-Kenyan podium.

Pasalia Kipkoech might be just 1.42 metres tall and tip the scales at 37 kilogrammes, but she certainly dominated the Sao Silvestre field with ease. Even at the press conference the day before the race, she expressed: “Road racing is very simple. You train hard and therefore you win. I’m well trained, and running very fast, which is good enough to win.”

Prophecy was right

It turns out that her prophecy was right. After a conservative start, Brazilian Marily dos Santos agitated the pacing when the race was going through downtown Sao Paulo. After the “Avenida Pacaembu”, Kipkoech had only Ethiopian Zeyneba Hasso for company.

But Hasso was also dropped with ease and Kipkoech ended victorious with a comfortable margin of 29 seconds over Serbian Olivera Jevtiu, winner of the 1998 and 2005 editions of the race. Marily dos Santos (53:35) was the best Brazilian of the day (in both races), finishing third.

“It was hard to keep a good pace, due to the up and down hills,” said Kipkoech. “I personally don’t like the downhills, so my strategy was to be with the leaders up to the middle point of the race and then push the pace. That’s what I did, and that’s how I won.”

Results

Men: James Kwambai 44:40, Elias Chelimo 44:58, Robert Cheruiyot 45:30, Diego Alberto Colorado (Colombia) 45:32, William Naranjo (Colombia) 45:36, Marco Joseph (Tanzania) 46:14, Stanley Biwott 46:36, Clodoaldo Gomes dos Santos (Brazil) 46:40, Francisco Barbosa dos Santos (Brazil) 46:47, Kipkemei Mutai 46:53;

Women: Pasalia Chepkorir 52:30, Olivera Jevtic (Serbia) 52:59, Marily dos Santos (Brazil) 53:35, Maria Zeferina Baldaia (Brazil) 53:58, Cruz Nonata da Silva (Brazil) 54:10, Derartu Tulu Gemechu (Ethiopia) 54:25, Zenaide Vieira (Brazil) 54:40, Margaret Karie 54:46, Maurine Kipchumba 54:52, Sueli Pereira dos Santos (Brazil) 54:59

Good opening day for Kenya as 10 medals are hauled in :cheers:

By SAMMY KITULA
Posted Friday, January 8 2010 at 20:00
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The first day of the Africa Zone Three and Four Swimming Championships at the Kasarani Aquatic on Friday saw a flood of medals, as Kenya won 10 of the 38 medals on offer.

Braeburn School’s Gaurav Kotecha was the toast of the Kenyan team as he led from the buzzer to a scintillating finish ahead of Theodore Muthebwa and Nuwa Serunjogi, both of Uganda to bag the gold in a time of 41.95.

Muthebwa, who won silver had a time of 44.07, while his compatriot, Serunjogi was timed at 45.19 for the bronze.

This was the second time Kenya was winning gold in this annual event, after Sylvia Brunlehner broke the jinx two year ago. Expecting to turn 11 years in a month’s time, Kotecha was over the moon from his performance and vowed to destroy the waters in the remaining events.

“I’m proud at the positive start of the event and will need to do more and win in the remaining events, he said. “I have been training hard and these are my results.”

This was Kotecha’s first gala in as many months, but that didn’t show and now he sets his eyes on a possible second gold when he competes in the 100m breaststroke on Sunday.

“That’s my aim, to break the national record as well as winning gold in the 100m breaststroke. It will be a very fulfilling moment for and my family,” he added.

Two more left

In the second session, Kotecha picked up from where he’d left, to bag his second gold in the 100m backstroke in a time of 1.29.90.

“There are two more left,” noted Kotecha, adding that he regarded winning the race as the perfect way to end the day

“You realise that you are strong as a team. We want to keep the overall title. We have come out, swam our best and we are pretty pleased about it.”

The silver medals of the day went to among others, Danielle Awori in the girls’ under-11 50m breaststroke in a time of 40.55, Graham Walker (boys under 14 400 freestyle-4.53:67) and Fernandez Micah in the boys’ under-11 50m breaststroke. He clocked 38.12.

By the 14th event, Kenya were on 275 points a close second to Zimbabwe, who had 290.

In the girls’ 100m backstroke, Rebecca Kamau became the second Kenyan woman to win gold medal in this championship, when she finished her race in a time of 1.28.59, beating India’s Bora Ayusha into the second place in a time of 1.32.01.

Dylan Rosser meanwhile, was an unlikely winner in the boys’ 50m breaststroke as he took the gold medal in a race he did not seem to win at first.

The Zimbabwean swimmer wasted his opponents in the under14 category, before touching the slab after 32.80 seconds. In essence, had Rosser been competing for Kenya, he would have bettered Amar Shah’s time of 36.29, which he set in 1998 record he set in South Africa.

Darren Chan Chi Wah of Mauritius won silver, 1.55 seconds off the pace, while the bronze medal went to his compatriot Mathieu Young Tie Yang in a time of 34.83.

“One lives for such moments. I did not even think that I would finish in the top three, let alone win the gold,” he said.

Although he missed the CANA record by five milliseconds, his elder brother Drew Rosser registered new times of 31.65 in the under-16 50m breaststroke category. Incidentally, it was his compatriot, Timothy Ferris, whose time of 31.80 he set on January 5, 2007 that was broken.

Selected results:

Boys’ under14 400m freestyle: Smith Carey (Zimbabwe-5.05:08), Boys’ 14 and under 400m freestyle: Shane Ah Siong (Mauritius), Girls’ 10 and under 50m breaststroke: Fathima Muinudeen (Botswana-43.22), Girls’ 11-12 years 50m breaststroke: Tilka Paljk (Zambia-38.83), Girls 17 and over 50m breaststroke: Daniela Lindemeier (Namibia-36.45).

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Kenya tops continental swimming event :cheers::cheers:

By SAMMY KITULA
Posted Monday, January 11 2010 at 20:50

A massive 2,977 points saw Kenya clinch the Africa Zone Three and Four swimming championships title for the first time in six years.

At the Kasarani Aquatic Complex, the hosts led right from the buzzer, collecting 70 medals (29 gold, 17 silver and 24 bronze) as seven national records fell. Mauritius (35, 13, 18), however, topped the medal count as Zimbabwe (26, 24, 23) came third.

“It was like a dream come true for all of us. For us to win the overall trophy [based on the points amassed] is a notable achievement,” noted the team manager, Fakhr Mansoor.

Championship records

Ramadhan Vyombo also set two new championship records – in the boys’ 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle categories. His second championship record of 24.59 seconds in the 50m freestyle equalled that set by Zimbabwe’s Timothy Ferries at last year’s competition in South Africa.

Triple gold medallist, Sylvia Brunlehner, clocked 28.78 in the girls’ 15-16 years 50m freestyle category, 62 milliseconds off the championship mark. Andresious Cyprianos (Mauritius) captured his fourth gold of the championships with a triumph in the Under-14 boys’ 200m butterfly in 2:44.35.

Brunlehner, Martha Opiyo, Rebecca Kamau (girls) and Batian Thorpe and Vaghela Shivraj (boys) clinched gold in their respective events to improve Kenya’s tally of two silvers last year.

Kenya reached the top after 130 events, amassing 443 more points than second-placed Zimbabwe. Zambia (2,235) were third while pre-championship favourites South Africa wound up fifth with 2,021.

Opiyo (33.90) was shy of the 32.11 meet record in the U-12 girls’ 50m butterfly, ahead of Bree Catterall (34.02) of Zimbabwe and Malawi’s Joyce Tafatatha (35.10). Thorpe (37.59) edged out Nuwa Serujogi (38.44) in the U-10 boys’ 50m butterfly, but the Ugandan was ahead of another Kenyan, Emmanuel Ndonga (40.88).

Shivraj’s 30.76 dominated the boys’ U-12, ahead of Zimbabweans Levi Fergnoli (32.43) and Peter Wetzlar (33.04) as Uganda’s Arnold Kisulo (34.02) came fourth.

Brunlehner beat Zimbabwe’s Alexa Morris by (31.88) and Mauritian Estelle Li Chuen Chong (31.89) in 31.79, just 0.6 seconds off the 50m butterfly meet record.

Erase Dunford’s time

Rebecca Kamau bagged six golds and Gaurav Kotecha five. Danielle Awori, Brunlehner and Shivraj had four. Opiyo missed the 11-12 years 50m butterfly record of 32.11 by a second.

Micah Fernandez, 12, penned new times in the boys’ 200m Individual Medley and the 50m and 200m breaststroke. In the 200m IM, he clocked 2:55.71 to erase Jason Dunford’s 12-year-old 2:57.40 time.

Ugandan goalkeeper signs for Congolese club.
01-01-2010
Zoom Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) FC has released their first choice goalkeeper Abbey Dhaira to join a Congolese team AS Vita.
The Ugandan team that will represent the country in the 2010 Orange Champions League have accepted an offer of US$22,000 for the short stopper who helped the national team win the 2008 regional Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup in Kampala.
URA’s chairman David Selebe said although Dhaira has already left the team, they can survive without him and perform well in the local league and on the continent. “We have been managing without him when he was out injured for over six months,” said selebe.
“We accepted the initial fee of $22,000 and we expect to benefit more from his subsequent transfer,” Selebe said after concluding all transfer formalities with AS Vita’s president Pchoma Wendi Saleh in Kampala on Thursday.
URA, who currently trail table leaders Express FC by 10 points in the league, will battle Zambia’s league champions Zanaco FC in the preliminary stages of the Orange Champions league in February.
http://www.cafonline.com/football/news/4138-ugandan-goalkeeper-signs-for-congolese-club.html

Good Pay Check Indeed, esp for an African based Club.:)

(Reuters)
Draw for the 2010 African Cup of Nations made on Friday in Luanda.
The tournament takes place in Angola from Jan. 10 to 31.

GROUP A
Angola
Mali
Malawi
Algeria

GROUP B
Ivory Coast
Burkina Faso
Ghana
Togo

GROUP C
Egypt
Nigeria
Mozambique
Benin

GROUP D
Cameroon
Gabon
Zambia
Tunisia

Days Highlights

Malawi 3 Algeria 1

Malawi win as Nations Cup shocks continue
Jan 11 (Reuters) - Malawi recorded their first ever win at an African Nations Cup finals when they stunned Algeria 3-0 on Monday as the tournament in Angola continued to throw up shock results on its second day. Malawi’s victory over the World Cup qualifiers in Luanda was followed by a similarly surprising showing from Burkina Faso, who held pre-tournament favourites Ivory Coast to a goalless draw in Cabinda.

Togo were officially disqualified after the scheduled kickoff time of their Group B match with Ghana, which did not take place because of the departure of the Togolese from the tournament some 24 hours earlier.

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Togo’s team had spoken of hoping to return after leaving Cabinda in the wake of Friday’s bus attack that killed two of their delegation. But the Confederation of African Football ruled on Monday evening that they were no longer in the tournament after forfeiting their match against Ghana.

It leaves the group a three-team affair with the position of the Ivorians precariously placed after they failed to break down a stubborn Burkinabe defence. Cabinda’s new Chiazi stadium was largely empty, amid tight security, as Didier Drogba and his much-vaunted team mates squandered several chances.

The Ivorians had scored eight goals in two World Cup qualifiers against Burkina Faso in the preceding six months but said they expected their opponents to be much more defensive this time. “We knew they would sit back and wait for us and Burkina Faso didn’t really play,” Ivory coast defender Kolo Toure told reporters.

EMPHATIC TRIUMPH
Malawi’s triumph was emphatic and will have left Algeria’s World Cup finals opponents, including England, far from convinced about the north Africans’ ability to be competitive in South Africa in six months’ time. By halftime Malawi had a two-goal lead, adding to the incredulity established on Sunday when Angola and Mali drew 4-4 in the opening Group A encounter. Russell Mwafulirwa took advantage of a fortunate rebound to score after 17 minutes before defender Elvis Kafoteka powered home a header nine minutes before halftime. Soon after the interval, Davi Banda added a third, albeit injuring himself in the process and having to leave the field.

“We are the only underdogs in this tournament but we know our own strengths,” Malawi midfielder Joseph Kamwendo said in a television interview.
“We just seek to play it simple and this is a good start for us. We want to reach as far as we can and we need to build on what we did in this game.”

On Tuesday, holders Egypt begin their quest for an unprecedented third successive title when they take on Nigeria (1600 GMT), followed by a second Group C match between Benin and Mozambique in Benguela (1830). (Writing by Mark Gleeson; Editing by Sonia Oxley; To comment on this story:
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i said it before and i will say it again. ivory coast and nigeria have great individual players but no team. both teams are lacking team chemestry and are badly coached. the best two teams in africa are ghana and egypt. i am not surprised that egypt beat nigeria 3-1

Good Pay Check Indeed, esp for an African based Club.:)

yea, not too bad:lol: considering both economies.

Iam rooting for Cameroon(Song, Eto') and Ghana(Essien)

Indomitable Lions
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Black Stars
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Kudos to my niece MARTHA OPIYO for hauling in 3 medals (Gold, Silver, Bronze)

Will share pictures & videos later

Kenya tops continental swimming event :cheers::cheers:

By SAMMY KITULA
Posted Monday, January 11 2010 at 20:50

A massive 2,977 points saw Kenya clinch the Africa Zone Three and Four swimming championships title for the first time in six years.

At the Kasarani Aquatic Complex, the hosts led right from the buzzer, collecting 70 medals (29 gold, 17 silver and 24 bronze) as seven national records fell. Mauritius (35, 13, 18), however, topped the medal count as Zimbabwe (26, 24, 23) came third.

“It was like a dream come true for all of us. For us to win the overall trophy [based on the points amassed] is a notable achievement,” noted the team manager, Fakhr Mansoor.

Championship records

Ramadhan Vyombo also set two new championship records – in the boys’ 50m butterfly and 50m freestyle categories. His second championship record of 24.59 seconds in the 50m freestyle equalled that set by Zimbabwe’s Timothy Ferries at last year’s competition in South Africa.

Triple gold medallist, Sylvia Brunlehner, clocked 28.78 in the girls’ 15-16 years 50m freestyle category, 62 milliseconds off the championship mark. Andresious Cyprianos (Mauritius) captured his fourth gold of the championships with a triumph in the Under-14 boys’ 200m butterfly in 2:44.35.

Brunlehner, Martha Opiyo, Rebecca Kamau (girls) and Batian Thorpe and Vaghela Shivraj (boys) clinched gold in their respective events to improve Kenya’s tally of two silvers last year.

Kenya reached the top after 130 events, amassing 443 more points than second-placed Zimbabwe. Zambia (2,235) were third while pre-championship favourites South Africa wound up fifth with 2,021.

Opiyo (33.90) was shy of the 32.11 meet record in the U-12 girls’ 50m butterfly, ahead of Bree Catterall (34.02) of Zimbabwe and Malawi’s Joyce Tafatatha (35.10). Thorpe (37.59) edged out Nuwa Serujogi (38.44) in the U-10 boys’ 50m butterfly, but the Ugandan was ahead of another Kenyan, Emmanuel Ndonga (40.88).

Shivraj’s 30.76 dominated the boys’ U-12, ahead of Zimbabweans Levi Fergnoli (32.43) and Peter Wetzlar (33.04) as Uganda’s Arnold Kisulo (34.02) came fourth.

Brunlehner beat Zimbabwe’s Alexa Morris by (31.88) and Mauritian Estelle Li Chuen Chong (31.89) in 31.79, just 0.6 seconds off the 50m butterfly meet record.

Erase Dunford’s time

Rebecca Kamau bagged six golds and Gaurav Kotecha five. Danielle Awori, Brunlehner and Shivraj had four. Opiyo missed the 11-12 years 50m butterfly record of 32.11 by a second.

Micah Fernandez, 12, penned new times in the boys’ 200m Individual Medley and the 50m and 200m breaststroke. In the 200m IM, he clocked 2:55.71 to erase Jason Dunford’s 12-year-old 2:57.40 time.

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Angola ACN 2010 Stadiums -Impressions (SHAME ON KENYA).

Benguela Stadium
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Lubango Stadium
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Luanda Stadium
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Infor: www.news.bbc.co.uk/.../football/africa/8415822.stm


CAN Photos
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Ivory Coast's Salomon Kalou, left, is and Ghana's Michael Essien after their African Cup of Nations Group B soccer match in Cabinda, Angola.

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Results Highlights:
Cote d'Ivoire Qualified QTRS 3 : 1 Ghana
Angola 2 : 0 Malawi
Cameroon 0 : 1 Gabon

You should bring this discussion to the Africa/Oasis forum.

Good Pay Check Indeed, esp for an African based Club.:)

most ugandan player are worth 10,000 to 50,000 but david oua at 200,000 and Ibrahim Sekagya at 250,000 and brian umony the most expensive at 500,000. uganda footballers are getting better every day.

You should bring this discussion to the Africa/Oasis forum.

Thats a good Idea^^, but the threads reads Kenya among others. Its only that our soccer angle has taken a more international image Iam just trying to embrace it unfortunately or fortunately.

most ugandan player are worth 10,000 to 50,000 but david oua at 200,000 and Ibrahim Sekagya at 250,000 and brian umony the most expensive at 500,000. uganda footballers are getting better every day.

Jonathan are those USh(Cranes) or USD. I understand Uganda is making great progress in football. Congratulations for lifting the CECAFA Cup that was recently held in Nairobi.

The Mighty. TP Mazembe now worth USD $10 Million as of 2010. :banana2:

More shopping for more more quality soldiers, managers, more Chmapions League Titles.

Here are the Congolese giants that will represent Congo in 2010 Champions League.

Kinshasa giants

Vita Club
DCMP

Lubumbashi giants

TP Mazembe
ST Eloi Lupopo


This will get more exciting this year as 4 of the 5 giants represent the country.

ARSENAL GOES TOP OF THE ENGLISH PREMIER
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Moment of Silence for HAITI Quake Victims
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Andrey Arshavin takes Arsenal top after fightback against Bolton
GOAL SCORERS
Arsenal 4 : Rosicky 43, Fabregas 52, Vermaelen 65, Arshavin 85
Bolton Wanderers :2 Cahill 7, Taylor (pen) 28

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Bolton players complain to Alan Wiley after Arsenal's controversial equaliser.

Arsenal's ascent to the Premier League's summit is complete, though even they may struggle to comprehend quite how this furious occasion yielded the *leadership of the division. A breathless and hugely controversial recovery from a two-goal deficit tonight was completed when Andrey Arshavin thrashed in the hosts' fourth goal five minutes from time and ensured that Chelsea had been eclipsed, for now, on goals scored. Comebacks such as these can only pep belief in these parts that the title can, indeed, be theirs again.

This was a blistering collision with *Bolton, who were worthy of the comfortable lead that had stood until just before the interval, then incensed over the manner of the home side's equaliser just as they had dared to dream of a first away win against the Gunners since 1962. William Gallas's clumsy challenge on Mark Davies was ignored, Cesc Fábregas scoring as play progressed with the midfielder in agony on the turf and Bolton livid. By the end the visitors had been utterly washed away. As, too, had all memory of Chelsea's lead over Wenger's side standing at a daunting 11 points.

The second-half riposte served as a microcosm of Arsenal's season to date: an apparently hopeless deficit recovered in slick and unstoppable fashion. This contest had been lurching away from them as half-time approached, their soft underbelly pierced twice in the opening half-hour, only for Wenger's charges to summon their best from nowhere. Tomas *Rosicky's thundered effort – the Czech a blur of quick feet as he found space away from Zat Knight and belted the ball in at Jussi Jasskelainen's near-post – sparked the recovery. The controversy surrounding Fábregas's equaliser aside, Arsenal were untouchable thereafter.

"I thought we could come back but you always know that the next mistake can be deadly and can turn the game back the other way," said Wenger, whose frustrations after seeing Kevin Davies inadvertently head against his own bar were eventually eased. "We had to play at a high tempo and not make another mistake at the back but pulling it back to 2-1 created belief in our minds and doubt in theirs."

Jaaskelainen had been at fault for the first Arsenal goal and it always felt like an error that might hand the hosts a route back into the match. The second half rally confirmed as much.

Fabregas's scurry and bundle through two weak, flustered challenges to finish through Jaaskelainen's legs, as Mark Davies lay inside the Bolton half, brought the sides level. Wenger said his players could not have been expected to stop play, given they had their back to their injured opponent, yet Gallas had been involved in the move that led to the goal after his challenge on the Bolton midfielder. The jeers, and even some taunting cheers, that accompanied Davies as he left the pitch on a stretcher later forced an uncomfortable acknowledgement of regret from Wenger. His opposite number, Owen Coyle, was livid on the bench and subsequently went as far as to claim the challenge was *tantamount to "assault".

The game went with Bolton's *emotions. Thomas Vermaelen thrashed in a third off a post from Abou Diaby's knock-down while the visitors still smouldered at the injustice and while nerves briefly flared again in the hosts' rearguard – this team is permanently ruffled by Kevin Davies – Arshavin's wonderful late *finish ensured the Londoners of top spot. Chelsea have a game in hand, but Arsenal's challenge may now hinge upon a quartet of mouthwatering fixtures to come: Sunday's trip to Stoke in the FA Cup is followed by meetings with Aston Villa, next midweek, and then with Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.

They will need to be tighter than this to flourish in those contests. The toils of the opening half-hour may seem distant now, but they had exposed a weakness. Everton had done the same in a recent 2-2 draw. Bolton had arrived ensconced in the bottom three and without an away win since September, and damaged by Sunday's home defeat to the same opponents, yet they still unnerved their hosts. Mark Davies's hopeful punt into the box prompted the initial panic, Diaby and, even more horribly, the returning Gaël Clichy failing to muster distance with their clearances. Kevin Davies reached the skied slice first and nodded down for Gary Cahill to score from the edge of the six-yard box.

Clichy could point to rustiness, with this being his first start since Halloween. Denilson, restricted recently by a side problem, was just as slack in lunging into Lee Chung-yong as the half-hour approached, with Matt Taylor's penalty precise and past Manuel Almunia's attempt to save.

For a while it had appeared as if another opportunity to scale the division was to be passed up, with Arsenal's feverish attempts to find a reply running aground on Wanderers' five-man midfield. In the end, though, they found a way. This team do not know when they are beaten; the other contenders should beware.
Infor:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jan/20/arsenal-bolton-premier-league-report

Table Standings after the match^^
Barclays Premier League table 2009-2010
Pos Team P W D L F A +/- Pts
1 Arsenal 22 15 3 4 59 25 34 48
2 Chelsea 21 15 3 3 52 18 34 48
3 ManUnited 22 15 2 5 49 19 30 47

Youtube: Arsen Wenger Comments
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common arsenal!!!!!!

Zambia 0-0 Nigeria (Nigeria win 5-4 on penalties)

By Dave Lee
Vincent Enyeama and Peter Odemwingie celebrate their penalty win
Nigeria will face Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after they beat Zambia 5-4 in a penalty shootout. Super Eagles keeper Vincent Enyeama saved Thomas Nyirenda's effort and then scored the winning kick himself.

Nigeria were reduced to 10-men in extra-time after Onyekachi Apam received his second yellow card. James Chamanga had Zambia's best chance but he could not connect before half-time and Obafemi Martins shot over in the second minute of extra-time.

Zambia coach Herve Renard will be pleased his team managed to contain Nigeria, who were favourites before the game - but in truth it was a poor showing from Shaibu Amodu's side who were relieved to go through.

They will now face Ghana on Thursday in an all-west African clash with the chance to face the winner of Egypt and Algeria in the final on Sunday. "I just thank god. It was a crazy game - a difficult one for us," said goalkeeper Enyeama after the game.

"They are a very good team - believe me, they have a great future."
The drama of the shootout was in stark contrast to game which dragged along from the first whistle. Had it not been for penalties, the two teams would surely have played all night.

Indeed, the most memorable development from the game may well be the emergence of Zambia's Emmanuel Mbola. The 16-year-old left-back put in a very strong performance which will certainly have caught the eye of some big clubs.

Nigeria were a shadow of their famously attacking selves - rarely penetrating the Zambian defence with any menace or even purpose. They didn't win a single corner until the 101st minute. As the game headed to penalties, things went from bad to worse when Apam received his second yellow card.

But, by then, both teams seemed ready for spot-kicks anyway - and Zambia didn't take advantage of having the extra man. Early on in the game it was Nigeria who dominated possession, but once the Zambians settled they were rarely second to the ball.

Everton striker Yakubu was strangely quiet for the Super Eagles, looking frustrated at not getting good service from midfield. Zambia battled hard against a technically superior Nigeria team An early half-chance for Nigeria came in the form of a well-struck shot from John Obi Mikel who managed to wrap his foot around a loose ball to force a good save from Kennedy Mweene.

Zambia may have been disappointed not to have gone into the break when Mbola's darting run and cross fell to Chamanga - but the striker could not direct it home from close range. In the second half, chances were few and far between. In the 66th minute, Zambia had a header from Hichani Himonde cleared off the line by defender Yusuf Mohammed.

Nigeria immediately went straight up the other end - Yakubu's poor touch preventing him from a good scoring opportunity. He was substituted soon after. Extra-time and penalties loomed. Martins did well to turn and shoot a couple of minutes into the first half of extended play - but his strike went over the bar from just inside the penalty area.

William Njobvu fired in a right-footed shot in the 109th minute. Enyeama did well to dive and tip it over - although it looked to be clearing the crossbar anyway. Spectators and players alike seemed pleased when penalties finally came. For Zambia, Noah Chivuta, Christopher Katongo, Emmanuel Mayuka and goalkeeper Mweene all scored with well-hit penalties.

Nigeria responded in kind with a perfect five from Mikel, Martins, Victor Obinna, Peter Odemwingie and Enyeama. But it was Nyirenda's kick - Zambia's fourth - which brought the first and only miss. The player maybe lost his concentration when he had to replace the ball on the spot.

Although through, Amodu's team will have done little to silence the critical voices from within Nigeria about the state of the national team. Renard, who says he wants to take on a top African team when his contract expires in July, will have impressed many in this competition.
Infor: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/8477701.stm

CAMEROON OUT

Agencies
Published: 22:08 January 25, 2010
Cameroon's Henri Bedimo Nsame (front) collides with Egypt's captain Ahmed Hassan during the quarter finals of their African Cup of Nations soccer match at the Ombaka National Stadium in Benguela, Angola.Image Credit: APImage 1 of 41234Angola: Egypt reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals on Monday with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Cameroon. Egypt next meet arch-rivals Algeria in Thursday's semi-final in Benguela

Egypt and Cameroon were drawing 1-1 after 90 minutes, which took the quarter-final match to extra time. Egypt captain Ahmad Hassan scored three times, including an own goal, as the holders overcame Cameroon 3-1 after the extra-time.

The 34-year-old midfielder, celebrating an African record 170th international appearance, contributed an own goal, the equaliser and a controversial third for Egypt as they kept up their bid for an unprecedented third successive title. After the game ended 1-1 in 90 minutes, Mohamad Nagui and Hassan scored in extra-time to extend Egypt's record unbeaten run at the Nations Cup to 17 games.

Scorers
Egypt: Ahmad Hassan 37, 94,
Mohamad Nagui 91
Cameroon: Ahmad Hassan own goal 25
Red card: Aurelien Chedjou (Cameroon) 111

Halftime: 1-1
Fulltime: 1-1
Referee: Jerome Damon (South Africa)

^^ Looking foward to the pics and congratulations to your niece.:)

Nairobi School set sights on Impala Floodlit title

Updated 23 hr(s) 39 min(s) ago
By BS Mulavi

Nairobi School rugby team has sounded an early title warning after beating Ofafa Jericho 17-3 in the first quarter-final match of the Resolution Health Impala Floodlit tournament.

According to captain Robert Nguru, Nairobi School has the most experienced players in the tournament,

"I think what we have over most teams is the exposure, this is the same team that played last year with only a few changes to the line-up," Nguru told FeverPitch at the RFUEA grounds after the Impala Floodlit. ‘Patch,’ as they are known by their peers, put two tries past Ofafa Jericho through Collins Ng’etich and Smith Miranga.

Nairobi School meet Mangu High School on Saturday in the tournament semi-finals. Mangu dismissed Kiambu High School 37-3 in the second quarter-final of the tournament.

Alliance High School got off to a fine start by drubbing debutants Muhuri Muchiri 52-0 in a one-sided quarterfinal duel. Captain Morgan Muchemi praised his forwards for the remarkable display saying: "Our forwards were better than the opposition and I think Muchiri lost due to pressure.

"They started off carelessly and concentrated on dishing threats rather than concentrating on the game."

"I have to commend the team for maintaining discipline and keeping their eyes on the job at hand. We have to focus on Moi Forces Academy (MFA) who will be quite hard at us."

Alliance scored through Eric Ligami, Brian Bulimo, Kevin Nyacheo, Victor Oduor and Lameck Momanyi.

MFA booked a semi-final date with Alliance after bundling out Lenana High School 26-5. Lenana could not get into the game and MFA capitalised on their mistakes to humiliate them.

"Lenana were unfit and slow in reaction to the breakdowns, but we were quite sharp and this showed in the end result," said MFA captain Jasper Mwaparo.

"We came into the game knowing Lenana could not beat us and we have now set our eyes on the ultimate prize," Mwaparo added.

Peter Kilonzo got two tries for MFA, while John Mwendwa and Aaron Kamore scored the other two tries.

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Ghana Vs Nigeria

Egypt Vs Algeria

Free rally school set for launch

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By TWINCAM
Posted Thursday, January 28 2010 at 19:09

The unveiling of the first rally navigating school in Kenya is set for Sunday at a Press luncheon hosted by the sponsors of the ground-breaking initiative in motorsports circles, San Valencia.

A brainchild of Abdul Sidi, one of the most accomplished national rally navigators in the country, the initiative has generated a huge interest among rally fans aspiring to become kings and queens of the Kenya National Rally Championship.

The establishment, which will fall under the Kenya Rally Drivers Association, got off the ground two weeks ago with an unprecedented response from rally enthusiasts, and is set to nurture the next generation of co-drivers in KNRC.

“I am overwhelmed but excited by the response from rally enthusiasts. It gives me a lot of encouragement to push further ahead with the programme. I will be a happy man if I can produce the next generation of co-drivers in the KNRC series,’’ said Sidi.

Free training

Sidi said the project is a historic venture meant to provide free training to those interested in joining the motorsports industry. Another effort by KRDA to promote the local sport, it is open to anyone from within or outside the KNRC.

He commended his old friend and fellow rally driver, Phinehas Kimathi, for having volunteered to sponsor one of the most attractive ideas in local motorsports.

Never before in the history of a sport that started in 1953 has anyone come up with such an idea.Sidi is teaming up with Azar Anwar, the former Safari and National Rally champion, and George Mwangi, the only indigenous African navigator to have won the Safari Rally.

Free tuition will be given every Saturday at the San Valencia Restaurant at Anniversary Towers, Nairobi.

CAN Finals EGYPT Vs Ghana
Egypt and Ghana advance to African Cup final

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In a rematch of November's tense tiebreaker playoff for a World Cup berth, Egypt routed Algeria 4-0 Thursday night on goals by Hosni Abd Rabou, Mohamed Zidan, Mohamed Abdel Shafy and Mohamed Gedo. The Pharaohs, a six-time champion, extended their unbeaten streak in the tournament to 18 games.

Algeria, which plays the United States in the first round of the World Cup, finished three men short. Rafik Halliche was ejected in the 38th minute, Nadir Belhadj in the 70th and goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi in the 88th for getting his second yellow card. Rival fans were separated by a wall of police wearing riot helmets and wielding batons.

In November, three Algerian players were injured after their team bus came under attack from stone-throwing Egyptian supporters ahead of a World Cup qualifier in Cairo. Egypt won 2-0 to force a playoff in Khartoum, Sudan, but the Desert Foxes won the tiebreaker game 1-0 to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1986. At Luanda, Ghana advanced to the final for the first time in 18 years, defeating Nigeria 1-0 on Asamoah Gyan's goal in the 21st minute.

Rabou converted a penalty kick in the 39th minute after referee Codjia Koffi of Benin ejected Halliche for a late challenge on Emad Meteeb. Zidan doubled the lead in the 65th with a left-footed shot from 15 yards, Abdel Shafy scored in the 81st from a tight angle and Gedo added the final goal in injury time. Belhadj was ejected for fouling Ahmed El Mohamady. Chaouchi had gotten his first yellow card in the 41st.
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Egypt Vs Algeria 4 : 0
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Ghana Vs Nigeria 1 - 0
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Jonathan are those USh(Cranes) or USD. I understand Uganda is making great progress in football. Congratulations for lifting the CECAFA Cup that was recently held in Nairobi.

thats in dollars.

thats in dollars.

Thanx for the Infor.

Pharaohs wins 3rd consecutive African Nations Cup title
2010/02/01

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LUANDA : Egypt entered the record books here on Sunday, beating Ghana 1-0 in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations with supersub Mohamed 'Gedo' Nagy lifting the Pharaohs to their third straight title. Gedo, who has scored from the bench in Egypt's last four games in Angola, came on in the 63rd minute and produced his magic with five minutes left on the clock to cement Egypt's standing as the kings of Africa.

The win also gave Egyptian coach Hassan Shehata a history-making third championship and extended Egypt's unbeaten record in the competition to an astonishing 19 games. Egypt were unchanged from the XI that crushed Algeria 4-0 in the semi-finals save for the absence of suspended defender Mahmoud Fatalla - former Spurs midfielder Hossam Ghaly started in his place.

Fears that striker Emad Motaeb may have to miss the final due to a hamstring strain proved unfounded. Ghana named an identical line-up to their last four win over Nigeria, with captain Richard Kingson taking up residence between the posts despite a late fitness scare.

The Black Stars made it to the final playing pragmatic rather than beautiful football, but they began in enterprising fashion, matching the Egyptians for speed and dexterity. In-form striker Asamoah Gyan had an early shot go high over the Pharaoh's crossbar and Serie A-based Kwadwo Asamoah had a long range effort safely scooped up by Essam al-Hadary as the supposed 'underdogs' counter attacked with menace.

Down at the other end Egypt were proving slippery down their right flank. On 25 minutes Kingson, clearly feeling his injury, had Mohamed Zidan's long ranger covered by the far post. Towards the end of the first period both skipper Ahmed Hassan, on his 172nd international appearance, and Motaeb, failed to connect with a floating 25m Egyptian freekick into the box.

Honours even it was as the sides re-emerged after the break with the 50,000 capacity Chinese-built stadium by now three-quarters full and the near 40 degree heat which greeted the players at kick-off cooling down as night fell.
Opoku Agyemang went into Mali referee Coulibaly Koman's book for an ill-judged tackle on Ahmed al-Mohamady and not to be outdone Egypt's Sayed Moawad picked up a yellow card seconds later for handball.

Koman had his hand in his pocket again to fish out a card for al-Mohamady after a collision with Opoku, with Gyan's resulting 28m freekick edging over the woodwork. Shehata introduced Zamalek defender Mohamed Abdel Shafi for Moawad on 56 minutes.

The game badly needed a goal but what it got was another booking, this time Ghaly for pulling Asamoah. Gyan had al-Hadary at full stretch on the hour but the keeper needn't have worried as the Rennes forward's shot curled round to the left of the near-post with the ball crashing into the side netting.

Shehata brought on supersub Gedo with 20 minutes left for Motaeb hoping the Al-Ittihad striker would repeat his magic. Ghana's best chance came in the 78th minute when al-Hadary did well to punch away Gyan's lethal looking 28m freekick as Ghana's youngsters had Egypt's red shirts on the run. Unbelievably with the game heading towards extra-time Gedo conjured up the decisive goal with a sublime 1-2 with Zidan down the left to slot an angled shot past Kingson. - AFP

i said it before and i will say it again. ivory coast and nigeria have great individual players but no team. both teams are lacking team chemestry and are badly coached. the best two teams in africa are ghana and egypt. i am not surprised that egypt beat nigeria 3-1

Nairoberry if you had put your money on the final two you would have beaten most bookmarkers bet.

congratulations to egypt for proving that African football is alive and well.

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Kenya cricket team set for Dubai tourney

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By RICHARD MWANGI
Posted Friday, February 5 2010 at 16:41

Kenya’s national cricket team leave for Dubai on Friday night to play in the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers in high spirits, buoyed by their victory in the shorter version’s triangular tournament in Nairobi.

The hosts won the series when they beat Scotland by 10 wickets at the Nairobi Gymkhana on Thursday. Scotland also travelled with Kenya for the Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers that start on Tuesday.

Replica match

The opening pair of David Obuya (64 not out off 47 deliveries with seven boundaries and two towering sixes) shared a winning opening partnership of 126 with the former skipper Steve Tikolo (56 not out off 42 balls with eight boundaries and a mighty six) to reach the target of 124 set by Scotland with 33 balls in hand.

Unbeaten stand

It was a replica of the first game against the same opponents at the same venue last Monday where the duo put on unbeaten opening stand of 110 to win by the same margin. In Friday's encounter, Obuya’s half a century came off 39 balls with four fours and two sixes while Tikolo reached his 50 from 38 deliveries with five boundaries and two sixes.

Kenya’s captain Morris Ouma won the toss and elected to field first. When Scotland was put in, they lost wickets at a more regular interval without meaningful runs showing on the scoreboard. Jan Stander (45) was Scotland’s highest scorer and was supported by Gavin Hamilton (28) and Ryan Watson (13).

The remaining batsmen failed to get double-digit totals. Nelson Odhiambo was Scotland’s main destroyer with five wickets for 20 runs conceded. His victims included Stander, whom he clean-bowled.

Same dose

Odhiambo gave the same dose of the medicine to Gordon Drammond, who replaced Stander at the crease, when he clean-bowled him for a golden duck even before Stander had settled down at the pavilion.

The Kenyan also took the wickets of the opening bowlers and had Kyle Coetzer caught by Rakep Patel for nine and then clean-bowled Watson. He was supported by Nelson “Mandela” Odhiambo (2-33). Three batsmen were ran out.

The Mighty. TP Mazembe now worth USD $10 Million as of 2010. :banana2:

More shopping for more more quality soldiers, managers, more Chmapions League Titles.

Here are the Congolese giants that will represent Congo in 2010 Champions League.

Kinshasa giants

Vita Club
DCMP

Lubumbashi giants

TP Mazembe
ST Eloi Lupopo


This will get more exciting this year as 4 of the 5 giants represent the country.

Butembo thats real money there. One thing admire about African football nowadays is that it has come of age they are now demanding hard money in exchange for players, unlike before where players could just 'elope' leaving their former club empty handed.

congratulations to egypt for proving that African football is alive and well.

I have always admired the playing spirit of the pharaohs, "the best team in Africa and the Arab world"

Away from the Premier league and the intrigue's, Kenya has a new football sensation Macdonald Mariga playing for Serie A's Inter_Milan after the Manchester City debacle.

Heres some briefs.

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Personal information
Full name: McDonald Mariga Wanyama
Date of birth April 4, 1987 (1987-04-04) (age 22)
Place of birth: Nairobi, Kenya
Height : 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position; Midfielder
Club information: Current club Internazionale
Number: 17

McDonald Mariga (born 4 April 1987) is a Kenyan footballer player who plays for Italian Serie A club Internazionale.

Club Career
Mariga started his playing career at Ulinzi Stars before moving first to Tusker FC and then to Pipeline FC whilst still at school. Mariga was a member of the Kamukunji High School 'Golden Boys', which also included Kenyan striker Dennis Oliech (Auxerre, France), that won two consecutive National Championships in 2002 & 2003.

The central midfielder went to Sweden in 2005 to play for third Division side Enköpings SK. After only one season at ESK, he signed for Helsingborgs IF before the 2006 season. His success at Olympia was immediate. Following initial interest from Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp, Mariga looked set to sign for the Premier League team, but work permit issues held up the deal which was supposed to have cost around €2.7million.

Parma
He moved to the Serie A club Parma initally on loan in August 2007. The Italian club had an option to buy him in the summer for a fee of 20 million Swedish kronor (around €2million).[citation needed] Mariga agreed to a four year deal to keep him at Serie A side Parma for four years until the end of June 2012, after the club paid a transfer fee for Swedish Kronor 18 million (approx. 1.94 million euros). The deal, brokered by former Swede great Martin Dahlin, now an agent, falls short of the 20 Million Kronnor asking price initially set by Helsingborgs. 25% of the transfer fee will go to Enkopings SK, the club that first got Mariga to Sweden in 2005.

Mariga played 35 times for Parma in the Serie B during the 2008-2009 season scoring three times to help them back to Serie A for the 2009-2010 season.

In January 2010 he was set to sign for the English Premier League side Manchester City, but he failed to obtain a work permit. It was later stated by Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga that 22-year-old Mariga had eventually obtained a UK work permit but only after the transfer window for the English Premier League had closed. Had Mariga successfully signed for Manchester City, he would have been the first player from the Premier League-mad East Africa country to sign for the top English league.

Internazionale
On 1 February 2010, the last day of the transfer window, Mariga moved to Internazionale in a co-ownership deal. The transfer fee was a cash plus player deal which Parma got half the registration rights of Jonathan Biabiany and the loan of Luis Antonio Jiménez.[6][7] Following the move, Internazionale president Massimo Moratti hailed Mariga's move as the "best thing that could have happened" to the club in the January transfer window.[8] He made his debut for Internazionale in the 1st leg of the 2009 Coppa Italia Semi Final against Fiorentina. Internazionale won the match 1-0.

Infor: From Wikipedia

Macdonald Mariga Wanyama:: Pictorials
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Butembo thats real money there. One thing admire about African football nowadays is that it has come of age they are now demanding hard money in exchange for players, unlike before where players could just 'elope' leaving their former club empty handed.

I think it's due to changes in economies of the country . from soclialism to market economies.
Now that we have businessmen that are familiar with Euro and North American tricks it's boosting the continent's competitive edge.

Even though Mazembe has always been the richest club in the country since their founding in 1939.

Last year they spent $5 million, this year it's $10 million.

The president of team is very smart. he will contribute 60% of the money and his company will spend 20% and the rest by small contributors. share holders.

Nigeria clubs have been getting better lately, Tanzania is starting to fill up it stadiums i read this BBC africa news article i think 2 years ago. Angola with their petrodollar, Rwanda has been investing more money than other east african countries, hence, lots of Congolese players and coaches there.

This is why African footbal is not predictible any more.

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I think it's due to changes in economies of the country . from soclialism to market economies.
Now that we have businessmen that are familiar with Euro and North American tricks it's boosting the continent's competitive edge.

Even though Mazembe has always been the richest club in the country since their founding in 1939.

Last year they spent $5 million, this year it's $10 million.

The president of team is very smart. he will contribute 60% of the money and his company will spend 20% and the rest by small contributors. share holders.

Nigeria clubs have been getting better lately, Tanzania is starting to fill up it stadiums i read this BBC africa news article i think 2 years ago. Angola with their petrodollar, Rwanda has been investing more money than other east african countries, hence, lots of Congolese players and coaches there.

This is why African footbal is not predictible any more.

RICHEST MEN IN AFRICA LIST

Patrice Motsepe (South Africa)
African Rank No.9 – World Rank No.503 – Wealth $2.4 billion
It has been fourteen years since the end of Apartheid and Africa’s largest economy South Africa has finally produced its first black billionaire, Patrice Motsepe. The Pretoria raised lawyer was born into a relatively well off black family for the time, his father ABC Motsepe was one of the wealthiest black business men in the country. Motsepe specialised as a mining lawyer and this paved his way into the industry that was too make his fortune. His company African Rainbow Mineral is today one the largest mining concerns in South Africa. Motsepe is also the owner of one of South Africa’s most successful football clubs Mamelodi Sundowns FC

Samih Sawiris (Egypt)
African Rank No.8 – World Rank No.396 – Wealth $2.9 billion
Samih Sawiris is the first of the four Sawiris family members we meet in this list. It has been a good year for Samih as his interests in tourism and leisure have seen his wealth rise from $1.6 billion to $2.9billion. Probably his most significant investment over the year was his commitment to invest $500 million in a luxury alpine resort in Andermatt, Switzerland his first venture outside the Middle East. The resort will comprise a 5-star hotel, apartment and villa, an ice rink all spread over 37 acres.


Aliko Dangote (Nigeria)
African Rank No.7 – World Rank No.334 – Wealth $3.3 billion
Another débutante on the list and the first from Africa’s most populous nation. While the average man on the street in Nigeria would insist that the country has produced many billionaires’, mostly former heads of state and their cronies, Dangote represents a break from this tradition as a man who has created his wealth in a comparatively transparent manner. His interests in sugar,cement and food have propelled Dangote to the top of the pile in Nigeria. His close relationship with former Nigerian President Obasanjo some argue has fuelled his wealth and Obasanjo’s exit from power last year saw Dangote’s influence wane somewhat typified by the revocation of his purchase of former-state owned refineries by the new government.


Johann Rupert & family (South Africa)
African Rank No.6 – World Rank No.284 – Wealth $3.8 billion
Johann Ruperts and family have seen their total wealth slip by about $500 million and drop three places down the list of Africa’s richest on the back of challenging global economic conditions and downturn in the luxury goods sector where his Richemont group is a major player. The tough economic conditions had not stopped rumours of Rupert looking to pay millions to purchase the English football team Blackburn Rovers, a deal Rupert has categorically denied.
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About the clubs that are doing well in Africa you will notice that rich businessmen have invested in them heavily and thats the biggest problem with Kenyan football they only depend on funs contribution and 'gate collections' and thats why they are struggling.

About the clubs that are doing well in Africa you will notice that rich businessmen have invested in them heavily and thats the biggest problem with Kenyan football they only depend on funs contribution and 'gate collections' and thats why they are struggling.

If Kenya football wants to be competitive, they must invest in millions. funs only contribute only when they are filling up stadiums.

Thats were the success lies. Every club in Congo is owned by some rich businessmen or a company.

In Congo Football is like a religion. Nothing comes before Football and Music.

If Kenya football wants to be competitive, they must invest in millions. funs only contribute only when they are filling up stadiums.

Thats were the success lies. Every club in Congo is owned by some rich businessmen or a company.

In Congo Football is like a religion. Nothing comes before Football and Music.

The new Kenyan team that won the premier league has some serious much need foreign links(DRC). I am still not looped about the whole story... but that was quite an archievement from a nondescript outfit.

Congatulations Canada Hockey Team^^
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RVP Returning soon

Van Persie could return before the end of the season
Written by Jonathan Chong on Saturday, February 20, 2010

Manager Arsène Wenger has said that there is a possibility of striker Robin van Persie returning before the end of the season. The Dutch international suffered a serious injury that was thought would take six months to fully recover, but van Persie is making good progress and could start fitness training at the start of April.

It's fair to say that the team have been struggling to score goals since van Persie got injured, with Wenger admitting that the team had to find a 'new balance' in attack. But if van Persie could return for the season's run-in, let's hope that the rich vein of form that earned him 7 goals from 11 appearances continues.

Wenger said: "If you ask me is it the beginning of April, I would say categorically no because he has not started any real fitness work yet. "Once he starts that, it will take at least six weeks. "Maybe (he will be back) at the end of April if all goes well. If there is no setback, he should be back before the end of the season but it is very difficult to predict."

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Women revving up for Safari Rally

By TWINCAM
Posted Monday, March 8 2010 at 19:41

As the world celebrated the International Women’s Day on Monday, a group of Kenya women was busy preparing to storm the male-dominated field of motorsports. Their arrival on the scene has created quite some excitement with the 2010 KCB Safari Rally just round the corner.

Among them is Nehreen Ismail, one of the youngest navigators to make a debut in the Safari. The 21-year-old was busy at the Athi Plains at the weekend “bonding” with her VW Golf Gti.

She is the latest product of the San Valencia-sponsored Motor Sports Academy initiated by veteran rally navigator, Abdul Sidi, who took her through the weekend’s training run. She will partner Gurmit Thethy in the Safari.

All-ladies crew

Several other students are also expected to take dive into the deep end in the Safari, one of the most famous rounds of the African Rally Championship after going through the free rally school. Also determined to make an impression is the all-ladies crew of Jedidah Weru and Stella Macharia.

The pair already have an accolade after finishing the recent KCB Kenya National Championship round in Eldoret, becoming the first local (African) women’s crew to ever finish a Kenyan rally by coming home 19th in a Subaru Impreza. “I’m excited and making it to the Safari is a breakthrough for me,” said Ismail. Weru and Macharia also graduands from the San Valencia.

Make history

“We want to make history by becoming the first African women’s crew to finish the Safari Rally, and it doesn’t matter even if we finish last,” said Macharia on Monday. The Safari Rally, celebrating its 58th edition, and eighth since the Kenya Commercial Bank took over title sponsorship, will be launched tomorrow alongside the East African Rally Challenge.

Senior governments officials, ambassadors and representatives from Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda are expected to attend the launch at the Jamhuri Park Race Course from 11am. Rally drivers, led by former national champion, Azar Anwar, will also be present to entertain the dignitaries in a different fashion.

He will be assisted by his brother, Asad, Alfir Khan, Asad Khan and Susheel Shah among others in taking the VIPs on a spin around the circuit. Sidi of the San Valencia Motor Sports Academy will instruct the officials on how to use pace notes before they embark on a “career” in rally cars.

The Safari Rally was first held from May 27 to June 1, 1953 as the East African Coronation Safari in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika as a celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1960 it was renamed the East African Safari Rally and kept that name until 1974, when it became the Safari Rally.

The competition was part of the World Rally Championship calendar from 1974 until it was excluded in 2003 due to lack of funding and poor organisation. Since 2003, the competition has been part of the FIA African Rally Championship. Glen Edmunds is the only driver to have won the rally twice since KCB came into the fold seven years ago.

The late Shekhar Mehta was the most successful driver in the event’s history with five victories (1973, 1979-1982). This year’s rally will run over the Easter period. Nairobi’s Jamhuri Park will have a twin track where two cars will race against each other for the first time since similar competition was held on the Karen track in the early 90s.

Fans around Makuyu and Thika will be bracing themselves for more action with the presence of extra international drivers from as far as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda. Kajiado and Ngong will host the final day’s action. Besides KCB the other sponsors this year are National Oil Corporation, Iway, Highlands, Identisys, Car Track, KICC and Jacaranda Hotel.

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RVP Returning soon

Van Persie could return before the end of the season
Written by Jonathan Chong on Saturday, February 20, 2010

Manager Arsène Wenger has said that there is a possibility of striker Robin van Persie returning before the end of the season. The Dutch international suffered a serious injury that was thought would take six months to fully recover, but van Persie is making good progress and could start fitness training at the start of April.

It's fair to say that the team have been struggling to score goals since van Persie got injured, with Wenger admitting that the team had to find a 'new balance' in attack. But if van Persie could return for the season's run-in, let's hope that the rich vein of form that earned him 7 goals from 11 appearances continues.

Wenger said: "If you ask me is it the beginning of April, I would say categorically no because he has not started any real fitness work yet. "Once he starts that, it will take at least six weeks. "Maybe (he will be back) at the end of April if all goes well. If there is no setback, he should be back before the end of the season but it is very difficult to predict."

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Kisumu Ndogo Van Persie is definitely the man to beat lets hope he come back very soon otherwise my Chelsea currently is looking shacky but iam optimistic.

Thanks Janam2000, Predicting this seasons 09/10 EPL is turning into a bookmakers and Soccer Crazies nightmare. Any of the big 3 can take it: Arsenal, Manutd or Chelsea.^^

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Junior volleyball team leaves for Olympic qualifiers

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The Kenya junior volleyball team left the country last evening for a 10-day volleyball Olympic qualifier games in Cairo, Egypt.

The competition kicks off today, with seven African countries that include Guinea, Rwanda, hosts Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, DRC Congo and Kenya participating in the event. All teams will be fighting for one slot reserved for winners, who will qualify for this year’s World Youth Olympics in Singapore in August.

Speaking while handing over the national flag to the team on Monday at the Ministry of Sports headquarters in Nairobi, Sports Permanent Secretary James Waweru said the Government will keep supporting the team to enable it qualify for this year’s Olympics.

"With the support we have given our junior volleyball team, they can come back with good performance and even qualify for the Olympics", he said. The Ministry of Sports donated Sh2.3 million to the team to cater for air tickets and upkeep during the event. Waweru promised the team increased Government support should the team perform well in Egypt.

He also announced that the Government, through the Ministry of Sports, will from next month begin a volleyball talent academy at Kasarani to help nurture young talent.

Before the team left on Monday, Waweru presented them with tickets and the national flag, urging them to emulate the senior women’s volleyball team.The team comprises 11 high school students aged between 16 and 18 drawn from all over the country.

Also present were Sports Secretary Wilson Lang’at and Sports Commissioner Gordon Oluoch.

Lang’at thanked officials for releasing students from school and allowing them to participate in the competition. Team captain, Valentine Jepkoech, said the team is well prepared and though they expect a big competition, they can qualify for the World Youth Olympics in August.

"The team is in high spirits and will go for nothing but a win," she said on Monday.

The event is expected to be very competitive as this is the first ever Youth Olympics.