Author Archives: shabik
Please tell Sonko not to reward scorers
In the Euphoria of Kenya’s strong performance while playing away to Nigeria, Nairobi senator Mike Mbuvi Sonko pledged to give Harambee Stars One Million shillings for each win in their remaining three matches of the world Cup qualifiers. This is … Continue reading
A conspiracy to pit Kenyan teams against Egyptian teams
In 2005, then KFF secretary general Dan Omino officially protested to CAF over its draws of continental matches. While attending a CAF congress, he presented a strong protest to CAF over its penchant for always pitting Kenyan teams against Egypt … Continue reading
Kenyan sports fans counting on new governors
Kenyan sports has been neglected by successive governments. The sports federations have grossly underfunded, stadiums are in a dilapidated state and sports officials have been allowed to run federations like their personal fiefdoms. Worse still, land that was meant for … Continue reading
Adel Amrouche comes in with the right attitude
Belgian Adel Amrouche has been hired as the next Kenya national team coach to replace Frenchman Henri Michel who quit after only two games. Michel showed very little passion in his job. Perhaps it was the language barrier. He did … Continue reading
Kenyans : Forget Divock Origi and demand youth development
The sudden rise of Divock Origi from the youth ranks of OSC Lille to the starting line-up has excited thousands of Kenya football fans who are now calling for Divock to don the Kenya national team colours. Many of … Continue reading
Stanchart sponsorship of no benefit to Kenya Football
Football Kenya Federation and Standard Chartered Bank have launched a five-a-side amateur football tournament dubbed ‘The Road to Anfield. The winners of the tournament will travel to the United Kingdom on a fully paid trip to represent Kenya at the … Continue reading
The Origis: Kenya’s 1st family of football
Austin Oduor Origi, Mike Okoth Origi, Arnodl Origi, Anthony Origi, Jared Origi, Bramwell Mwololo, Peter Ochieng Pierre, Gerald Kasuku, John Busolo, Divock Origi Kenya football articles and profiles
The best youth team Kenya has ever produced
Youth programs are judged by how many of their players end up being good senior players. As such, the mark of a good youth team is when a good number of the playing unit can proceed to have succesful … Continue reading
Kenya’s Football Dynasties
In the history of Kenya football there have been several combinations of brothers who have made a name for themselves at club and national team levels. The Wanyama Dynasty Perhaps the most famous brother combination today comprises Inter Milan midfielder … Continue reading
Tribute to Chris Makhoha
Chris Makokha, kakamega green commandos, Kakamega high Chris Makokha, Washington Muhanji, Mike Amwayi, George Nyangi Odembo, Maurice Sunguti, Simeon Mulama, Bonaventure Maruti and Tony Lwanga. Reginald Asibwa, Peter Lichungu, Ben Musuku, Dan Musuku, Patrick Shilasi, Dennis Munyendo, Anthony Fwaya. Joash Okongo, … Continue reading →