Why East Africa must ensure safe, credible delivery of 2027 Afcon
Caf requires Afcon hosts to have six stadiums in readiness for the tournament. Kenya is set to present Kasarani, Nyayo, and the Kip Keino stadium in Eldoret.
By Sammy Kitula 1 year ago
Why East Africa must ensure safe, credible delivery of 2027 Afcon
Patrick Odongo: This is for my fallen soldier; I miss you
Odongo lost his mother prior to the Olympic qualifiers in Zimbabwe.
By Sammy Kitula 1 year ago
Patrick Odongo: This is for my fallen soldier; I miss you
Kenyans can smile again after Fifa lifts suspension
At last, Kenya can now take part in international football after Fifa lifted the nine-month suspension imposed in February.
By Sammy Kitula 1 year ago
Kenyans can smile again after Fifa lifts suspension
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World Cup: Who will be the new kings of the world after 28 days of action?
The 2022 World Cup that begun on Sunday in Qatar and will end on December 18. Qatar will become the most commutable World Cup host because of its small size.
By Sammy Kitula 1 year ago
World Cup: Who will be the new kings of the world after 28 days of action?
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In whose hands is Kenyan football safe?
To this day, Kenya's football fans of hope were eager, praying for something different. Something better. A good ending. It never happened, sadly.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
In whose hands is Kenyan football safe?
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FKF shenanigans: Justice delayed, justice denied at Nyayo Stadium
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Caretaker Committee Chairperson Justice (Rtd) Aaron Ringera wanted to have everything right.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
FKF shenanigans: Justice delayed, justice denied at Nyayo Stadium
In the name of justice: Ringera to meet FKF branch chiefs
Justice (Rtd) Aaron Ringera comes face to face, for the first time, with FKF Branch chairmen, but wants engagement with people with clean hands.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
In the name of justice: Ringera to meet FKF branch chiefs
Roman Abramovich gone: This is a moment Chelsea fans will want to forget
To all Chelsea fans, this is a moment they’d never wished for. A moment no one had seen coming.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
Roman Abramovich gone: This is a moment Chelsea fans will want to forget
Pain, strain and hopelessness as FIFA gives Kenya red card
Kenya has been suspended from all international football activities.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
Pain, strain and hopelessness as FIFA gives Kenya red card
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The good, the bad and the ugly of 2021 AFCON
It has been more than fun. Some of the 52 matches were most impressive. Others were just there; pedestrian. A few were boring.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
The good, the bad and the ugly of 2021 AFCON
Will Kamau save Mathare United’s sinking ship?
For years, faces at Mathare United's technical bench have been famed.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
Will Kamau save Mathare United’s sinking ship?
Walk of shame: Comoros end Ghana’s AFCON dream
Ghana's Black Stars had ambitions at this year's African Cup of Nations. They had huge dreams.
By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago
Walk of shame: Comoros end Ghana’s AFCON dream
Francis Kimanzi given no chance just to say goodbye
While surrounded by the unconditional and unrestricted appreciation of everyone inside Old Trafford in May 2013, former Manchester United manager...
By Sammy Kitula 4 years ago
Francis Kimanzi given no chance just to say goodbye
Mashujaa: Unsung heroes in sports who see what others can’t
Some clubs make do with a few qualified medical personnel while for the unlucky few, team masseurs are a perfect replacement.
By Sammy Kitula and Stafford Ondego 4 years ago
Mashujaa: Unsung heroes in sports who see what others can’t
Francis and Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno to be unveiled tomorrow
Former Mathare United head coach takes over as Harambee Stars coach
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
Francis and Zedekiah 'Zico' Otieno to be unveiled tomorrow
The good, bad and ugly of 2019 AFCON
To Cairo International Stadium, 30 June Stadium, Al Salam Stadium, Alexandria Stadium, Suez Stadium and Ismailia Stadium, goodbye!
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
The good, bad and ugly of 2019 AFCON
What went wrong with Harambee Stars in Egypt?
Excitement enveloped Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars after they qualified for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in...
By Gilbert Wandera and Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
What went wrong with Harambee Stars in Egypt?
Varsity don Waweru makes history as first Kenyan centre ref at Afcon
Waweru, who has a doctoral degree in Pure Mathematics, was in control of the proceedings from the first whistle
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
Varsity don Waweru makes history as first Kenyan centre ref at Afcon
Kenya taught vital football lesson by Senegal
The Lions of Teranga maul Harambee Stars 3-0 in last Group C match
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
Kenya taught vital football lesson by Senegal
AFCON: It’s time Uganda learnt to win ugly
The Uganda Cranes progress into knockouts as the second team from Group A.
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
AFCON: It’s time Uganda learnt to win ugly
AFCON 2019: CAF’s Competitions boss Adamu happy with tournament progress
The expansion of participating countries to 24 in this year’s African Cup of Nations has been a success.
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
AFCON 2019: CAF’s Competitions boss Adamu happy with tournament progress
Why Harambee Stars are not walking alone in Egypt
Although Kenya’s national football team Harambee Stars have been blowing hot and cold in...
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
Why Harambee Stars are not walking alone in Egypt
Harambee Stars: Ready for mother of all battles
Harambee Stars head coach Sebastian Migne attaches enormous importance to getting...
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
Harambee Stars: Ready for mother of all battles
Michael Olunga: Senegal are also human
After a wobbly start in this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga has...
By By Sammy Kitula in Cairo 5 years ago
Michael Olunga: Senegal are also human
A moment with Le Roy, ‘the White witch doctor’
Frenchman Claude Le Roy, popularly known as ‘the White witch doctor’ was not the first foreigner to manage a top African team...
By By Sammy Kitula in Cairo 5 years ago
A moment with Le Roy, ‘the White witch doctor’
When Mane failed to deliver on his AFCON return
The Liverpool number 10 played from his usual left-sided attacking role, but was an unresponsive figure for...
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
When Mane failed to deliver on his AFCON return
Harambee Stars bask in glory of seeing off Tanzania in AFCON battle
At the end of this breathtaking and sometimes nerve wreaking performance by Harambee Stars...
By By Sammy Kitula in Cairo 5 years ago
Harambee Stars bask in glory of seeing off Tanzania in AFCON battle
Olunga closes AFCON curtains for neighbours Taifa Stars
So, this is where it all ends for Taifa Stars.
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
Olunga closes AFCON curtains for neighbours Taifa Stars
AFCON 2019: Mo Salah, the glue that binds Pharaohs
Liverpool forward continues to leave fans yearning for more
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
AFCON 2019: Mo Salah, the glue that binds Pharaohs
It’s now or never for Harambee Stars
If Sebastien Migne’s conduct in front of the cameras was a sign of the state of his team, then Harambee Stars can...
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
It’s now or never for Harambee Stars
Algeria coach will not focus on Liverpool's Sadio Mane
An Algerian journalist had asked how his side planned to deal with Champions League winner...
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
Algeria coach will not focus on Liverpool's Sadio Mane
Fight to the end: How Migne is polishing up Harambee Stars ahead of Tanzania clash
Kenya and Taifa Stars lost their opening group games
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
Fight to the end: How Migne is polishing up Harambee Stars ahead of Tanzania clash
AFCON 2019: It’s back to the drawing board for Stars
Harambee Stars face Tanzanians next on Thursday night.
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
AFCON 2019: It’s back to the drawing board for Stars
Safety at AFCON 2019: Cairo is as safe as it comes
Despite the upsurge in petty crime after the 2011 uprising, I’m told Cairo and Egypt in general, is pretty safe.
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
Safety at AFCON 2019: Cairo is as safe as it comes
Cisse: We will challenge for AFCON
He is a man of few words. Senegal’s national football team coach Aliou Cisse is a...
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
Cisse: We will challenge for AFCON
Harambee Stars’ time to shine has come
After days of preparation, incessant prayers, and endless fasting, to the religious ones, it is finally...
By By Sammy Kitula, in Cairo 5 years ago
Harambee Stars’ time to shine has come
AFCON 2019: How Standard journalist was rudely welcomed in Egypt
My trip to this marvelous country was full of drama. From delayed take-off to almost missing my...
By Sammy Kitula 5 years ago
AFCON 2019: How Standard journalist was rudely welcomed in Egypt
Moment of glory: Finally, the long wait is almost over for Stars
National team bags vital win in decisive match against Ethiopia.
By Sammy Kitula 6 years ago
Moment of glory: Finally, the long wait is almost over for Stars
KPL: ‘Slum Boys’ have been less than inspiring despite winning 2008 league title
More is expected from a side that is said to have one of the best youth development structures in Kenya.
By Sammy Kitula 6 years ago
KPL: ‘Slum Boys’ have been less than inspiring despite winning 2008 league title
Thank you Ng'etich for job well done
Globe-conquering athletes, including Olympic and World champion Faith Chepng’etich, have passed through his firm hands.
By Sammy Kitula 7 years ago
Thank you Ng'etich for job well done
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