Timothy Olobulu

Sports Journalist at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

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Articles

Senior Team Debut Was The Biggest Day Of My Life: Manzur Okwaro

1 week ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Defender Manzur Okwaro is still over the moon, weeks after making his first ever senior Harambee Stars debut. Okwaro, 19, was introduced as a late substitute in last month’s World Cup qualifier against Gabon by new coach Benni McCarthy, and speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net, says that moment will forever be in his memory.
Morocco Camp Will Be Vital To Help Us Acclimatize For Egypt: Coach Babu

1 week ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Kenya Rising Stars head coach Salim Babu believes the 10-day training camp the team will hold in Morocco will be crucial as it will help them acclimatize ahead of the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in neighboring Egypt. The team has been in camp for almost a month and will head to Morocco next week for the final phase of preparation ahead of their debut at the AFCON later this month.
We Are On Course To Be Ready In Time For CHAN: Nicholas Musonye

1 week ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Nicholas Musonye, the chairman of Kenya's Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), is confident that everything is on track for a successful tournament in August this year. Speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net, Musonye highlights that Kenya’s recent FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon served as a crucial benchmark, providing valuable insights into the existing gaps and areas for improvement.
We Have A Strong Winning Mentality, And That Has Carried Us Through: Grace Okullu

1 week ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Kenya Lionesses captain Grace Okullu has lauded the team’s winning mentality as the greatest ingredient in their impressive performances. The Lionesses have won two out of three of the World Sevens Challenger Series tournaments standing inches close to qualifying for the promotion and relegation play-off for the top tier World Series.
My Dream Is To Win The FKF Premier League Golden Glove: Brian Opondo

1 week ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

With seven clean sheets in 15 games, Tusker FC custodian Brian Opondo dreams of winning the FKF Premier League golden glove at the end of the season. Opondo has been Tusker’s number one starter since halfway through the first leg and has made the number one slot his berth. In his third season with the brewers, he had started off the season as second choice to Joseph Ochuka, but a decision to ‘try him out’ for a few games ended up in him claiming the starting slot.
My Dream Is To Lead Nyasa Back To Glory: New Captain Senaji

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Newly appointed Nyasa Big Bullets captain Clyde Senaji said his dream is to lead the club to reclaim the Malawian Premier League in the new season. Kenyan international Senaji was named Nyasa’s captain for the new campaign, having served as the assistant last season. He will be playing in his third season with the Malawian giants whom he joined in 2022 from Kenyan side Tusker FC.
I Cried After We Lost Out On AFCON 2025 Qualification: Teddy Akumu

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Kenyan midfielder Teddy Akumu has disclosed failure to qualify for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a painful experience, detailing that he shed tears in the dressing room after the team’s 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in South Africa. Kenya had to beat Zimbabwe in their penultimate Group J match to keep their qualification hopes alive, but a 1-1 draw at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane meant they couldn’t finish above the Southern Africans in second spot.
EXCLUSIVE | We Can Get Kagera Sugar Off The Relegation Zones: New Signing Shaphan Siwa

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Despite waiting longer to make his debut in the Tanzanian Premier League, Kenyan midfielder Shaphan Siwa has already hit the ground running with his new club Kagera Sugar, and is looking forward to aid them in their battle to drag off the relegation zone. Siwa, 27, was signed by Kagera from Kenyan side Tusker FC, after an impressive half season with the 13-time champions.
It’s A Dream To Play In Europe: Rooney Onyango After Moving To Norway

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Kenyan international Rooney Onyango has made what he has described as a dream move to Norway, after securing a deal with second tier side Sogndal Fotball from Kenyan champions Gor Mahia. Onyango has been attending trials with the Norwegian side for the past month and a half, and has impressed them enough to be handed a contract. Onyango, who has also previously played for the defunct Wazito FC has had several stints of trials in Europe, but finally a deal has materialized his way.
Beating Gor Mahia Will Be a Good Statement For Our League Ambitions: Ambani

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani says beating arch rivals Gor Mahia in this weekend’s Mashemeji Derby will be a good statement of intent for their FKF Premier League title ambitions. Leopards, a revered giant in Kenyan football, have not won the league title since 1998, and Ambani believes beating their sworn enemies can be a good step to breaking that lengthy drought. After 23 matches, Leopards are on 36 points nine behind leaders Police FC who have played a match more.