Category Archives: Kenya Football articles and profiles
Dennis Oliech: Kenya’s greatest striker ever
Dennis Oliech, is without a doubt the most accomplished striker Kenya has ever produced. As we write, he is the only Kenyan striker to maintain a position in the starting lineup in a team in a major European league. He … 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
A look at Nicknames at AFC Leopards
Only the very best most exceptional players typically get nicknames that stick. They are especially given to long serving players or to players who already had a solid reputation before they joined the team. In its almost 50 years of … Continue reading
More than 3 decades later Mahmoud Abbas is still Kenya one
He stood between the posts for the Kenya national team, Harambee stars between 1980 and 1984 and for AFC Leopards between 1979 and 1985. In those years, the Kenya national team won the CECAFA cup 3 times in row while … Continue reading
Gor Mahia in the late 1980s
In the late 1980s, Gor Mahia became one of the most famous clubs on the continent of Africa. They became the first club in East and Central Africa to win a continental trophy when the won the Africa cup winners … Continue reading
AFC Leopards in the early 1980s
AFC Leopards were a force to reckon with during the early 1980s. They thoroughly dominated the regional East and Central African club championships 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984. In 1979, they beat host Horseed of Somalia in the semis before beating … Continue reading
Kenya at the 4th All Africa games
In August 1987, Kenya put up what is probably their best ever performance in a continental event. Now before anyone dismisses the All Africa games, you should know that in those days, the All African games featured full strength teams … 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 →