Timothy Olobulu

Sports Journalist at Capital FM (Nairobi, Kenya)

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Ogam’s Injury Shouldn’t Be Excuse for Lack of Goals: Tusker Coach Okere

5 days ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Tusker FC coach Charles Okere says that the absence of their top scorer Ryan Wesley Ogam shouldn’t be a reason for the team’s struggles infront of goal. The Brewers have struggled for goals since Ogam picked up a knee injury that has kept him out for the last three months, and his season looks likely over.
EXCLUSIVE | The U20 AFCON Is A Chance To Take Our Careers To The Next Level: Aldrine Kibet

2 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Kenya’s midfielder Aldrine Kibet says the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt is an opportunity for the players to advance their careers. Kenya is playing at the tournament for the first time ever, after qualifying following their second-place finish at last year’s CECAFA Championship. Kibet, who plies his trade in Spain with Nastic Academy, speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net has called on the players to take their chances at the tournament.
We Have to Sort Out the Bad Politics to Avoid Losing Gains on the Field: Kenya Rugby Boss Mutai

2 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairman Alexander Mutai has admitted that the ongoing leadership feuds at the Union threaten to derail the successes they have had on the pitch and has called on his fellow board members to a truce. There has been leadership squabbles at the Union with Mutai being at the centre of the storm and the squabbles have threatened to destabilize the national teams.
It Was A Painful Defeat But Our Title Ambitions Are Undeterred: Tusker Captain Kibwage

2 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Tusker FC suffered a massive dent into their title ambitions as they lost 2-1 to mid-table Mathare United, to remain second in the FKF Premier League standings, a point below leaders Police FC. The Brewers could have regained their two-point advantage with a victory against Mathare, but the defeat leaves fate off their hands with six games to go. It was a match where they had led 1-0, but conceded two second half goals from substitute Musa Masika.
It Was Tough and Humbling: Benson Kipruto Opens Up on Tokyo Marathon Defeat

2 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

When the year started, Benson Kipruto was high in hope he would defend his Tokyo Marathon title, but all didn’t go to plan as he finished a disappointing seventh. It was a heartbreaking defeat in a race he won in commanding fashion the previous year, but speaking to Telecomasia.net, the 34-year old long distance specialist says he wants to use it as fuel for the rest of the year, where he targets to win at least one major marathon.
Breaking the World Record Is Not on My Mind Yet: Olympic Champ Wanyonyi

2 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Olympic 800m champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi says breaking the World Record in the two-lap race is not yet on his mind, and his major focus this season is on running a new personal best time. The 20-year old holds the second joint fastest time ever in the race, having clocked 1:41.11 at the Lausanne Diamond League last year. This time, which now ranks as his personal best time, is closing in on David Rudisha’s 1:40.91 World Record, which he earned at the Olympic Games in London in 2012.
EXCLUSIVE | This Is Why I Want To Become NBOCK President: Francis Mutuku

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

After serving the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) as Secretary General for eight years, Francis Mutuku has offered himself for the role of president, once the body goes into elections. The current president Paul Tergat is not eligible to seek re-election after running the constitutional two terms, and he is set to usher a new leadership at the helm of the sports umbrella body in the country.
EXCLUSIVE | Qualification For The World Cup Is Our Target In Egypt: Kenya U20 Coach Salim Babu

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Salim Babu stands in history as the first coach to lead a Kenyan junior team to the Africa Cup of Nations. Babu has been in charge of Kenya’s Under-20 football team, the rising Stars, and has led them to the U-20 AFCON that starts in Egypt at the beginning of May. Kenya qualified for the biennial championship after finishing second at the East and Central Africa (CECAFA) regional qualifiers, losing in the final to hosts Tanzania.
The Players Have To Realize That We Are On A Big Stage: Simba Coach Davids

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Simba SC head coach Fadlu Davids says he was not entirely impressed despite his team’s 1-0 home victory over South Africa’s Stellenbosch in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final. The Tanzanian giants will head for the return leg in South Africa with a slim advantage, but speaking to Telecomasia.net, Davids says they should have had a wider advantage had they taken most of the chances they had in the game. Our objective was accomplished in terms of keeping a clean sheet.
We Want To Bring Equality To Olympics Kenya: Presidential Aspirant Maluki

3 weeks ago | telecomasia.net | Timothy Olobulu

Shadrack Maluki is eyeing the presidency as the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) goes to the polls, and has promised more inclusivity for the national body. Maluki, currently the first vice president and the head of the Kenya Judo Federation, seeks to replace the legendary Paul Tergat who is exiting after serving his constitutional two terms.