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.