Brian Magiri

Oct 9, 2024 | blog.ke.sportpesa.com | Brian Magiri

By Brian MagiriEngin Firat, the Harambee Stars national team head coach, has announced his final squad for the upcoming doubleheader against Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers. The list consists of 24 players selected from the initial 28-man provisional squad named earlier. The team will be led by captain Michael Olunga who missed the first two qualification fixtures against Zimbabwe and Namibia.

Oct 7, 2024 | blog.ke.sportpesa.com | Brian Magiri

By Brian MagiriBarry Otieno has officially resigned from his position as the Chief Executive Officer of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). In an official letter dated 8 October 2024, Otieno explained that his resignation is to allow him to pursue other opportunities. “I am writing to formally announce my resignation as the General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), effective today, October 8, 2024,” he stated.

Oct 6, 2024 | blog.ke.sportpesa.com | Brian Magiri

By Brian MagiriAs Kenya gets ready for CHAN 2024 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 tournaments, the Ministry of Sports has drawn attention for overspending during the 2023/24 financial year. Documents presented by Principal Secretary of Sports Peter Tum during his appearance before the parliamentary committee on sports on Tuesday revealed that billions were allocated for feasibility studies of sports academies in various constituencies in preparation for AFCON 2027.

Oct 1, 2024 | blog.ke.sportpesa.com | Brian Magiri

By Brian MagiriThe Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has assured that the government will continue to support the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). In a meeting held with World Anti-Doping Agency Director Rodney Suigeler on Monday 30 September at the Talanta Plaza, the Cabinet Secretary promised that his ministry would comply with WADA rules and regulations to enhance the reliability of ADAK.

Sep 10, 2024 | medium.com | Brian Magiri

The Kenya Premier League transfer season, which opened in early July, closed on Monday, September 9. So far, several clubs have made signings, while others have been slow to act. It’s unclear if some teams are satisfied with their current squads. Clubs like Shabana and Tusker took bold steps by releasing some players from last season to make room for new signings.