Victor Otieno
Sports Reporter at Nation Africa
Sports Reporter at Nation Media Group
Journalist @NationMediaGrp
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2 days ago |
nation.africa | Victor Otieno
What you need to know:Only podium finishers at the national championship have earned full sponsorship from the federation. As part of their preparations, the selected 37 players underwent a two-week specialised residential training camp during the April holidays in Diani Beach, Kwale. The camp was led by Zambian International Master Andrew Kayonde.
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4 days ago |
nation.africa | Victor Otieno
Renowned sports influencer and Arsenal Fan Television (AFTV) founder Robbie Lyle has expressed disappointment over Kenya’s failure to translate its deep passion for football into success. Lyle, 52, has also weighed in on the current performance of English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal, stating that head coach Mikel Arteta should be sacked if he fails to deliver a trophy next season.
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6 days ago |
nation.africa | Victor Otieno
What you need to know:Despite Nigeria coming from behind twice—again capitalising on defensive mistakes—the Rising Stars showed resilience and secured a memorable 2-2 draw. Wangaya was named Man of the Match. Kenya scored five goals and conceded eight over their three matches—an attacking record that provides hope for the future.
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1 week ago |
nation.africa | Victor Otieno
What you need to know:Amidst the disappointment, some players who include striker Lawrence Ouma and midfielders Hassan Beja and Kevin Wangaya have stood out with flashes of brilliance. Ouma has scored two goals in the tournament while Beja has scored and provided an assist in the tournament.
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1 week ago |
nation.africa | Victor Otieno
What you need to know:The record 21-time Kenyan champions have accused the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee of ignoring repeated warnings— including one from local police—urging the cancellation of the high-risk fixture due to safety concerns. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, FKF confirmed that 72 people were treated for injuries at various hospitals in Kisii after violence erupted at the stadium.
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