New 'KING' Arrives at Anfield: Brazilian Star Coutinho 'Mentors' Suarez

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Brazilian star Philippe Coutinho outshone want-away striker Luis Suarez with a fabulous individual performance in Liverpool's 3-0 win over Thailand on Sunday.

The attacking midfielder opened the scoring with a brilliant solo goal in the first half and he picked out Spanish forward Iago Aspas for Liverpool's well-taken second shortly after the break.

Captain Steven Gerrard scored the third goal and also hit the woodwork as Brendan Rodgers' team completed their Asian tour with their third clean sheet in three games.

Diego Maradona 'attacked' a Photographer and 'Kicked him in the groin'

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A celebrity magazine photographer has accused Diego Maradona of kicking him in the groin, filing a police complaint against the Argentine great.

"Gente" magazine photographer Enrique Medina said the attack happened outside Maradona's father's house on Sunday night as he waited to take a picture of the 1986 World Cup winner.

Gor Mahia's Dan Serunkuma Leaves For Europe

Gor Mahia's and 2012 Kenyan Premier League (KPL) Player of The Year; Dan Serunkuma has left the country for Eastern Europe region for trials. 

He will first stop in Armenia before heading to Ukraine and Belarus. Serunkuma who currently plays for the Ugandan Cranes has received the blessings of national team coach Micho. 

David Moyes 'still coming to terms with scrutiny'

Manchester United boss David Moyes said Sunday he still needs to come to terms with the level of scrutiny he faces as manager of one of the world's biggest football clubs.

The Scot, who has been in the high-profile job for just two weeks after replacing Alex Ferguson, on Saturday lost his first match with his new side 1-0 against the Thai All Stars in Bangkok.

Moyes, 50, said the pressure of managing at Old Trafford did not compare with his decade in charge at English Premier League rivals Everton.

"I have to put this in perspective and it is completely different," Moyes told reporters at a press conference after touching down in Australia.

Football Kenya Federation's President Sam Nyamweya is Under Siege

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya has defended himself against accusations of misappropriation of funds levelled against him on Monday. 

The federation boss accused Hussein Terry, Tom Alila and Sammy Sholei of waging a war to tarnish the name of the federation after the quartet had made claims that FKF had not accounted for $410,222. 

Nyamweya termed the documents presented to Kenya Anti Corruption Commission, Fifa and the Government as fake and malicious and intended to injure the reputation of the federation. 

Jose Mourinho ' We are Targeting Four Trophies'

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Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday Chelsea would be gunning for victory in all four competitions this season as he prepared to kick off his second spell in charge with a friendly in Bangkok.

The 50-year-old Portuguese said there were "no priorities" for Chelsea as they tackle the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup, following their pre-season tour of Asia and the United States.

"The next match is the important one. If our next match is the Champions League, the Champions League is our competition," Mourinho told a press conference.

Kenya Thumbs Uganda to reach CAR Cup Finals

Leading 19-6 at half time, Kenya turned on the style in the second half, scoring five second half tries, two penalties and a conversion en route to a 52-11 demolition job of neighbours Uganda in their Confederation of African Rugby Division 1A semi final in Antananaravivo, Madagascar in a fixture played before 40,000 fans at the Stade de Mahamasina on Wednesday 10 July 2013.

This was Kenya's biggest win over Uganda since a 67-5 result in Nairobi in 1997.

Liverpool Transfers: Are Reds Missing out on Too Many First Choice Signings?

AnField: Liverpool managed to get themselves four new signings wrapped up early on this summer, but with the exception of goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, the new arrivals seem to be brought in to bolster the squad depth rather than improve the first XI.

Mignolet, along with Iago Aspas, Luis Alberto and Kolo Toure, were all signed before the start of July, while it was then expected that the Reds would move for their preferred first XI signings.

Going by the frequency and perceived reliability of most of the rumours for Liverpool's summer targets, there are a number of players who could relatively safely be identified as the Reds' first-choice signings.

Real Madrid Set To Make Cristiano Ronaldo Thw World's Highest Football Paid Player

Real Madrid  are reportedly set to make Cristiano Ronaldo the highest-paid player in the world as they try to wrap up a new contract with the 28-year-old.

Ronaldo—who is currently making £215,000 per week according to The Sun—confirmed earlier this week that his immediate future remains with Real Madrid. He emphasized that he would not be leaving the club over the summer transfer window (per ESPN).

Edwin Lavatsa: ' I am happy to repay Coach Adel Amrouche's Faith in Me'

Edwin Lavatsa is happy to repay the faith shown in him by Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche. 

Lavatsa has been in the Stars set-up since Amrouche’s arrival despite other available forwards doing better than him in the Kenyan Premier League scoring charts. 

And despite the pressure to choose a different forward, Amrouche has stuck with him, which saw his faith repaid in the 2-0 Cosafa Cup win over Swaziland, where Lavatsa scored both goals in Amrouche’s first win as Stars coach. 

Kenya's International Goalkeeper; Ruto, Retires from Active Football at age 32

Former Kenyan international goalkeeper Joseph Ruto has retired from active football at the age of 32. 

The goalkeeper, who has featured for the 2008 Kenyan Premier League (KPL) champions Mathare United in the last six months, has confirmed that a number of challenges facing him at the moment have left him with no option but to call time on his career. 

Sony Sugar Re-Appoints Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno as New Coach

Sony Sugar FC: Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has unfinished business at Sony Sugar and wants to do well for them. 

The former Harambee Stars coach arrives back at the Awendo club six months after quitting his role as head coach at the club for personal reasons. 

He will replace Sammy Omollo, who leaves the millers struggling in the Kenyan Premier League, only three points above the relegation zone. Otineo admits that lifting the club to a respectable position will be tough, but a must for a club of Sony’s status. 

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Giving Back to the Society: Didier Drogba To Build Hospitals

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has announced he would build five hospitals in his homeland Ivory Coast to cater for children and women’s health. 

The announcement was made by the secretary of his Didier Drogba Foundation, Guy Roland Tanoh, in Abidjan early this week. 

Tanoh said 2.5 billion CFA francs ($5 million) would be invested in the projects, with one facility to be built in each of the five major cities of the West African country namely Abidjan, Yamoussoukro, Man, Korhogo and San Pedro. 

Breaking News: Victor Wanyama Moves from Celtic to Southamption, Smashing Celtic's Transfer Record

Good News: Victor Mugubi Wanyam has completed a medical test and agreed on personal terms with Southampton  in a £12.5million deal that smashes the Scottish transfer record.

Game Yetu Sports Blog can authoritatively confirm that this time round, the rumour is turned true.

The deal blows away the previous transfer record of £11m that Spartak Moscow paid Celtic for Aiden McGeady in the summer of 2010.

Kenya: Bamburi Rugby Super Series Finals Underway

Kenya's Top Fry Ndovu and Uganda's Rwenzori will meet in the 2013 Bamburi Rugby Super Series final at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, with East Africa’s premier trophy on the line. Ndovu reached the final with a 34-22 semi final win over UAP Papa at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday 25 May while Rwenzori were 32-0 winners over Bollore Nyumbu in Kampala on the same day.

Previous Bamburi Rugby Super Series Final Results and Winners

2003: Rhinos 27 Cheetahs 11

 
2004: Cheetahs 32 Lions 22

 
2005: Buffaloes 27 Lions 26

 
2006: Cheetahs 29 Lions 27

 
2007: Rhinos 28 Lions 20

Bamburi Super Series: Game Information (timetable, Ticketing Information)

Gates open at 9.00am Charges: Ksh 400

Organised groups of Students in Uniform gets free entry.

10.00am Women's Rugby

12.00pm Chairman's Cup Final: KCB v Mean Machine

Papa and Nyumbu Releases Player Lineups For Bamburi Rugby Sevens Playoff

UAP Papa and Bollore Nyumbu have named their squads for the third place playoff match at the Bamburi Rugby Super Series on Saturday 1 June 2013. 

Papa coach Paul Odera has made several changes to his line up, starting Francis Akatu and Jim Kiarie at front row in place of regulars Moses Amusala and Salaton Muturi. He has also handed starts to Nick Ongeri and Ian Indimuli at lock and back row. Felix Wanjala starts at scrum half while Edgar Abere starts ahead of Fabian Olando on the wing.

Arsenal's Midfielder Aron Ramsey Is In Kenya and Asserts That Arsenal Will Win Trophies Next Season

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Arsenal midfielder Aron Ramsey has urged Arsene Wenger to shop for quality players so that they can challenge for trophies next season.

Ramsey, who has been on a private holiday in Kenya for the past week, told Goal.com that he expects Arsenal to better performance of the just ended season by winning trophies next term.

“We had a difficult season but thank God we fought our way back to

'I Will Score Against Nigeria' --- Kenyan Striker Kepha Aswani Declares

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Former Thika United striker Kepha Aswani has pointed out that his decision to move to Oman has done well to revitalize his career.

Aswani, who has earned a call-up to the national team Harambee Stars ahead of the June 5 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria, says he is glad to have moved when he did.

Aswani is among foreign-based players who have linked up with Harambee Stars training

Caf President Issa Hayatou Will Be The Chief Guest In Kenya Vs Nigeria Match

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Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Issa Hayatou will grace the 2014 World Cup qualifier between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Moi Kasarani on June 5. 

A top Kenya FA official has exclusively told Goal.com that the African boss will arrive in Nairobi on June 3, two days to the decisive match.

“Hayatou has confirmed that he will attend the Kenya v Nigeria match.

Jamal Mohamed: 'We Will Bring Down Nigeria'

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Kenyan midfielder Jamal Mohammed has said the team is determined to end their win less run against Nigeria when the two teams clash in a World Cup qualifier on June 5 (Wednesday).

The Al Nasr midfielder insists history will be irrelevant when the two sides clash and his side is determined to score a first win against their West African opponents.

President Kenyatta Pledges Shs 3Million Should Harambee Stars Clip The Wings of Super Eagles

President Uhuru Kenyatta has pledged to reward Harambee Stars with Sh3 million should they beat Nigeria’s Super Eagles in a 2014 World Cup qualifier on June 5 at Moi Kasarani.

According to Nairobi Senator Mike ‘Sonko’ Mbuvi, President Kenyatta has promised to top up all the pledges should Kenya upset the African champions.

Sofapaka Sends Titus Mulama and Other Players Home

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Sofapaka FC has dropped four players. 

The released quartet comprises of midfielders Titus Mulama and Kennedy Oduor, goalkeeper Charles Ouma and Ugandan Striker Julius Senoga. 

According to the club’s head Coach David Ouma, the released players were not getting playing time. 

“We need a lean squad comprising of players that feature regularly in matches. It would have been unfair for us to keep the four of the team, even when they were not playing,” said Ouma. 

AFC Leopards Set TO Sign Uganda Cranes Forward Dan Wagaluka

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Uganda Cranes forward Dan Wagaluka has started training with Kenyan Premier League side AFC Leopards and could join the club if all goes well. 

Wagaluka started training with the team on Thursday 30 April and the club’s head coach Luc Eymael says he’ll assess him over the next couple of days. 

“I’ve been very specific with the kind of players we need to sign in the upcoming window. I need a holding midfielder, two wingers and a good striker,” Eymael side. 

Kenya Vs Nigeria Match: Where To Buy Tickets

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Online tickets for the eagerly awaited June 5 World Cup qualifier between Harambee Stars and Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani are already on sale. 

According to KAPS, the firm contracted by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to handle the ticketing, soccer fans intending to watch the match can purchase the tickets online by visiting the KAPS website: www.kapsticket.com. 

Big Boost For Harambee Stars Players As Allowances Are Increased

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Harambee Stars players’ allowances have been increased from Kshs3000 ($35) to Kshs 10000 ($118). 

This was confirmed to supersport.com by FKF chairman Sam Nyamweya on Monday. 

“We want to encourage the boys ahead of the World cup campaign and we have decided to increase their daily allowances. They were initially earning Kshs 3000 per day but that has been increased to Kshs10,000.

Who Is Blackmailing Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo (Inset) Bursted into social media claiming someone was out to blackmail him on the eve of Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League return leg at Santiago Bernabeu.

Here is an excerpt:

 

'I was informed that “The Sun” newspaper, faithful to its editorial line, will publish an article where is given voice to a so called Andressa, someone seeking the limelight on my account. And I wonder why this happens one day before a very important game for my team… Deeply outraged by a situation intended, in vain, to afect my personal life, I just want to clarify that I was in fact at the Hotel Villa Magna on April 22nd giving an interview to Manu Sainz, something the reporter himself is able to corroborate. Everything else is pure fiction and forgery.' ... Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United/Bayern Munich Set to Buy Lewandowski

After Robert Lewandowski produced a master class, scoring all the important four goals in the Boroussia Dortmund’s first leg win against a one goal from Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, speculations are now rife and flowing right, left, front, back, and literally everywhere, that the player might not feature in Boroussia’s next season squad.

Borussia Dortmund General Manager Hans – Joachim Watzke however insists that they would rather lose their star striker Robert Lewandowski for free than attempt to sell him to either Manchester United or Bayern Munich.He insisted that Lewandowski has a running contract till 2014 and that unlike Mario Gotze, Lewandowski has no release clause in his current contract.

Some reports had ealier linked the Poland International with a move to Bayern Munich, with his agent; Jupp Heynckes claiming a deal was all but complete. However, Lewandoswski refused to be drawn into those transfer speculations. When asked, his reply was that his focus was currently on Dortmund. He insisted that they still have important games in Champions League and in the Bundesliga. That, it’s only after that, that He can clearly see what will happen next.

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Manchester United Celebrations - Picture Speak

Manchester United Players could not resist celebrating their English Premier league title win. These are the pictures of what went on in the dressing room , after 'beating' Aston Villa 3-0.

Manchester United Re-Writes History On Cruising To English Premier League Title

History is said to have a way of repeating itself. On Monday 22^ND April, 2013, Manchester United appeared to have re-written history in the English Premier League. It was the second time the English Premier League was won on a Monday. 

A gain on the same date, in the year 2000, precisely 13 years ago, Manchester United won the English Premier League Trophy. (If Aston Villa could have scored one goal, then that could have been the same score line…13 years ago.

It was the Clubs 20^TH title league win and to note, all the goals were scored by the club’s new king, Robin Van Persie in jersey Number 20. The 33-minute hat trick was the fastest in the Premier League for over nine years, and the hat trick included a volley that Sir. Alex Ferguson dubbed ‘the goal of the Century”.

Manchester United – The New English Premier League Champions

A hat trick from Robin Van Persie, fired a rejuvenated Manchester United to their 20^TH English Premier League win over relegation threatened Aston Villa.

It was a sweet victory for Manchester United snatching the league trophy from their arch rivals and ‘noisy neighbours’, Manchester City.

Meanwhile, City’s boss; Roberto Mancini had sounded bullish over the weekend, saying that Manchester City squad was better than Manchester United’s. That over the league games, they missed many of their chances to stay on top of the league. Because that’s where they definitely belong. 

Mancini reiterated that Manchester United were somehow lucky to have snatched the league trophy from Manchester City. However, City still has a chance of redeeming their image by winning the FA Cup, whose finals are impending. 

BORUSSIA DORTMUND VS REAL MADRID

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Who could have foreseen this fixture? It is what the world has silently been waiting. Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid is a fixture some would say is ‘made in heaven’. With the teams that more less play the same kind of football, the end result is definitely unpredictable.

The Spanish giants have of late been at their best form, remembering that they crushed the English giants and 20^TH Premier League title holders; Manchester United. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men hope to upset the visiting Spanish giants and probably find their way in the Champions league finals at Wembley. When they last met in the grou stage, Borussia Dortmund defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at home and drew 2-2 in Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund will feature in this game as a full house, with Jurgen Klopp having both the luxury and headache of choosing a befitting squad. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has some injury worries in Marcelo (hamstring), Luka Modric and Karim Benzema (Minor Injuries).On the other hand, Alvaro Arbeloa remains suspended.

Borussia Dortmund remains the only un-beaten team in the Champion League.

Tusker Fc Vs Mathare United (Top 8 Clash)

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In what is shaping up to be a battle of titans, Tusker FC and Mathare United are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 24^TH April, 2003 in the Top Eight (Quarter Final Fixture) for the sh. 1 Million Prize Money.

Tusker have had a rather disappointing start to the Season and hopes of making it up in the Top 8 games; and it is only victory over the ‘Slum Boys’ which may vindicate them. The Brewers head into this fixture with only one victory in the last five matches. Former Mathare United striker; Jesse Were may be a key figure the Brewers might heavily rely on, his wastefulness against Leopards game notwithstanding.

On the other hand, after an equally slow start to the season, the Slum Boys have steadily adjusted if their recent performance is anything to go with. With figures like Edgar Ochieng and Kevin Ochieng; both at the back and in the midfield, the Slum Boys have the requisite composition to make their Top 8 duel a breath taking one.

Team Facts

 Mathare United’s goal keeper (Ruto), is a former Tusker FC goal keeper.

Jesse Were and Andrew Tololwa are two Mather United Fc players who are currently in the Tusker FC squad.

At the end of the last season, Mathare United lost their entire premier league squad.

Tusker FC and Mathare United are schedule to meet again on Saturday, 27^TH April, 2013, in a re-scheduled premier league fixture.

Latest Update From Honkong Sevens - Kenya Start On A winning Note

A brace from Dennis Ombachi guided Kenya to a 17-14 win over the USA in their opening Pool B fixture at the Hong Kong Sevens on Friday.Captain Andrew Amonde drew first blood for Kenya, chipping and gathering his own kick to barge over the line with Biko Adema converting for a 7-0 lead.

Former 100m sprinter Carlton Isles reacted quickest to a Shalom Suniula punt downfield, scoring under the posts with Suniula converting for a 7-7 score.

Ombachi would score the first of his tries giving Kenya a 12-7 lead going into half time.

Kenya would go ten points clear upon resumption when Ombachi scored again but a Matt Hawkins try and Folau Niua conversion saw the USA trail by just three points, 17-14 the figures on the score board.The score would remain this way, even as Kenya weathered a late storm when Adema failed to find touch, the USA regaining possession. Kenya would hold out for the 17-14 result.

Up next for Kenya is a match against New Zealand at 8.24am.