Hussein Mohammed Elected New President of Football Kenya Federation (FKF)

Hussein Mohammed Rahid has been elected as the new President for Football Kenya Federation in the 2024 elections. The National elections were held on Saturday 7th November 2024. Mohammed won against the outgoing Vice President Doris Petra who was the deputy of Nick Mwendwa. Mohammed won round 1 with 42 votes. There was a rerun as the rule required that a candidate must garner half of the votes of the electrol college in order to win which Doris Petra accepted the defeat and stepped down. Former FKF CEO also stepped down which left Mohammed as the only President which was decided by ninety delegates. There were 46 delegates representing each county with Nairobi having two delegates each with Natural Super League having ten. Hussein Mohammed took to social media to celebrate himself. Thank you, all the delegates who believed in the fresh start and voted for the change. This is not just our win-it’s a win for every player, fan, club, and supporter who dreams of a better future for our game. The work to rebuild Kenyan Football begins now. Together, we will restore pride, nurture talent, and bring back the passion that unites all. Asanteni sana for making this possible. Hussein wrote on his twitter account.

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Governor Gladys Wanga partners with Odi Bets for Grand Football Tournament

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Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has partnered with Odi Bets for an exciting Football tournament dubbed Odi Genowa Cup. The renowned female leader was spotted in photos and videos on social media meeting the team from Odi Bets, who came bearing goodies. Odi Bets, through the Odi Mtaani Initiative, we’re launching a few CSR projects in Homa Bay County, one of which was closely linked to the governor. This initiative will focus on addressing key community needs to promote a healthy society. Wanga welcomed the team inside her offices and posed for photos with the name Genowa on the back, also bearing the number 43. She showed some of the trophies in her wardrobe, and she was gifted a few nice gifts to make her office pop. Boda Bodas filled the streets in the area as the governor, and her new team came out to celebrate, giving an amazing aerial view. Odi Bets Initiative The team visited a village where clean tap water was finally available for the community to use. This is done through a solar-powered borehole in the village with a massive tank on top for storage purposes. The people were urged to take care of the project and ensure there was no vandalism. Some of the celebs spotted included Jacky Vike, Obenji, Arocho, Sirkal and YY Comedian. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Odibets Kenya (@odibetskenya) Jacky, alias Awinja, also presented a cheque worth Ksh 1m from Odi Mtaani to the Genowa Cup. Odi also donated 40 motorbikes to the local men and women. The governor reportedly praised Odi Bets for supporting the county’s development goals. This is another move that Odi Bets continues to show their move towards social responsibility and empowering local communities.

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World Athletics Joins Efforts to End Gender-Based Violence in Kenya

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The world athletics Council through its Athletes’ Commission and Gender Leadership Taskforce have launched an initiative to curb femicide in Kenya. This they announced on Wednesday December 4th during the final day of the 236th World Athletics Council Meeting in Monaco. The athlete’s commission made a special request to World Athletics to take leadership role in helping to curb Gender-based violence among athletes which has been on the rise across the globe, Kenyan athletes being ranked amongst them on the globe. Among the cases included Agnes Tirop who was killed by Lover and Damaris Mutua who was found murdered in Iten. While addressing the issue, the main areas the world athletics will focus on include raising awareness, education and lobbying for change. In a sport as diverse and universal as athletics, it is rare to see athletes from different countries, disciplines and socio-economic backgrounds agree on something as unanimously as the topic of gender-based violence. World Athletics Athletes’ commission chair Valerie Adams said. We as athletes are in a unique position to leverage our profiles and social influence in our communities to lobby for change. It will take a concerted effort from all of us to be leaders in the space to influence and drive the change we need. She added. The athletes commission further recommended World Athletics to explore partnerships with relevant organizations to combine forces and push for change.

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Hellen Obiri Shares Why She Chose to Compete for The US Over Kenya

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Kenya athlete Hellen Obiri has shared why she prefers to compete in the US than in Kenya. Obiri recently opened up about how her life changed since she relocated to the US in 2022 wit her husband, Tom Nayundi and daughter Tania. The athlete has been flourishing in the United States since she relocated in 2022 to pursue her marathon dreams. The relocation came before the marathon debut in New York that year in a race which she finished sixth. They say that in life, opportunities knock at your door only once. Had I stayed in Kenya, I could have been in a rural community, even running, but the spotlight is always men. In the United States, however, women are valued. Hellen Obiri said. My mindset expanded greatly while living in the U.S. You feel appreciated and strive to work harder and grow. Women need to support more women. Today, I feel truly honored. She added. The 34-year-old won the Boston Marathon in 2023 and concluded with a victory at the New York City Marathon. In the 2024 season, she began with a win in the Boston marathon before securing the bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The Kenyan athlete further said than in Paris she feels so good and appreciate her when she trains as people know her. People here know me. When I train, they ‘Hey Hellen, we saw you in Paris during (the Olympics) closing, you did so well, well done. With this, the athlete is optimistic and hopes that the love from the Americans will motivate her to more victory in the coming years.

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Beatrice Jelagat Cherop Banned for Two Years Over Doping Violation

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Kenyan athlete Beatrice Jelagat Cherop has been banned for two years. This was after she tested positive for banned substance Triamcinolone acetonide which was announced by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). After the sample was collected in-competition during the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon on October 6th, 2024, it was subsequently tested by a WADA-accredited lab in Doha, Qatar which revealed the presence of the prohibited glucocorticoid. Cherop on the other hand admitted to the anti-doping rule violations and accepted the consequences as outlined on the Notice of Allegation. As a result, the athlete’s results from October 6th, 2024, onwards were disqualified. This included forfeiture of any titles, medals and appearance fees. I accept the consequences as stipulated and will comply fully with the decision. Cherop wrote to AIU admitting to going against the rules. The seasoned marathoner waived her right to a hearing before the Disciplinary Tribunal. However, the decision can be appealed by the World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) or the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) to the court of Arbitration for sport. The suspension was effective from November 27th, 2024, and will run until November 26th, 2026.

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Gor Mahia Boosts Efforts to Find an Experienced Head Coach

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The chairman of Gor Mahia Ambrose Rachier has stated the Keny qualifications for the club’s next head coach. The club in the past had a Brazilian coach Martins Leonardo Neiva who left the club after managing just six leagues matches, during which results failed to meet the club’s high expectations. He emphasized on an individual who can independently identify the players on the club’s team. With this, the chairman assured fans that the club’s management would not interfere with coach’s decisions regarding the player’s section. Gor Mahia needs an experienced coach who can independently identify the best players for the team, especially those who represent their national teams. Rachier stated. He added that the club has been receiving steady stream of application, with at least two hitting their inbox daily. We’ve had coaches from different parts of the world, and we understand how they approach club management. We’ll conduct through vetting to select a coach who aligns with our vision. The chairman further stated. Meanwhile, Zedekiah Otieno has taken charge in guiding the team and has managed to make the team secure 2-0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz and another 2-0 triumph against Mara Sugar. Despite the wins, his chances of securing the role permanently appear to be slim as Gor Mahia prefers foreign coaches over locals.

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Pep Guardiola Rattled by Liverpool as Crisis Continues, Reds Go Nine Clear

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Pep Guardiola’s poor run at Manchester City this season has now gone beyond repair, and as he puts it, the Premier League defence might be over. A 2-0 defeat at Anfield saw his side extend their losing streak in the Premier League to 4 games and six games overall, their worst run in decades. After going two up, Liverpool fans could be heard excitedly singing ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ while taunting a bleak Pep. The manager, known for his fiery vibe on the touchline, played it cool at once before coming out with six fingers held up as he gave it back to the Liverpool faithful. This symbolised the six Premier League titles he had won with City, something Liverpool have only achieved once under Jurgen Klopp. The Champions are now left in the fifth spot, and they could be fighting for the top four now that even their manager believes it will be difficult to catch up. Liverpool go 11 clear of City The Reds seem to be maintaining their great form by winning games, with Mo Salah showing why he deserves that new contract. Despite Arsenal beating West Ham 5 goals to 2 away from home, Liverpool’s biggest win so far of the season helped them advance to a place no one will be expecting to see them take lightly. With experienced players such as Van Dijk, Salah, Trent Alexander Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister, they are surely set to perform despite a few injuries in defence.

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Pep Guardiola Explains Hurting Himself as Manchester City’s Poor Run Continues

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola must have sought some medical attention after Tuesday’s November 26 Champions League draw with Feyenoord at home. The game that appeared all but over with City 3-0 up by the 55th minute took a different turn as the Holland team came back fighting to end the game 3-3. This marked the sixth game that city have failed to win, although ended their disastrous losing streak. The staggering ending saw many surprised by how poor City were, with even Pep wondering what was wrong with his stars. Speaking to the media, Pep Gurdiola said he could not explain what was going on, but affirmed that he will not be changing his ways, which have seen the team win four Premier League titles in a row. 🚨 Pep Guardiola on those cuts: “With my fingers… I want to harm myself”. 🎥 @BeanymanSports pic.twitter.com/9g9Ix0LyrO — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 26, 2024 Pep hurt himself Many could spot a small injury on Pep’s nose with blood spotting, and the manager was quick to explain the reason. He noted that he had pricked himself with his nail just after the match, hence the injury. On Wednesday, November 27, the manager’s social media team released a statement from Pep, noting that he had no intention of hurting himself. The manager said he understands how hard it is for those with mental issues when it comes to physical self-harm and even shared ways one can get help. Check below: Pep Guardiola has released a statement after saying “I want to harm myself” in his press conference last night. pic.twitter.com/8ClmELGO8b — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) November 27, 2024 However, the somber mood could be felt and this will not go away any time soon unless City start winning again. In what you could call a perfect match to start a positive run, City travel to their greatest rivals in recent years, Liverpool, for a blockbuster match that could determine the title. The game will be on Sunday, December 1.

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Athletics Kenya Secures Major Boost with New Sponsorship Deal

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Athletics Kenya have landed a major scholarship from a gaming firm. The sponsorship will last for the remainder of 2024/2025, 15 million in prize money. The sponsorship will cover Cross-Country series and the entire 2024/2025 Track and Field Series all the way to the National Championships for both events. The announcement was made in a joint ceremony in Nairobi. The event graced Athletics Kenya President Lt. Gen (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei and selected athletes led by the reigning women’s marathon record holder Ruth Chepngetich. Under the new partnership, the series will be expected to highlight a new prize money structure for the top ten finishes in the senior category, and the 2km loop during the National Cross- Country Championship. Winners in the three categories will be awarded Ksh. 150,000 for senior category, Ksh. 100,000 for the U-20 category and Ksh. 50,000for the 2KM loop. According to citizen digital, the new sponsorship will headline ‘Road to Tokyo’ campaign leading to the 2025 world Athletics Championship in Tokyo. The package will include sponsorship of training camps and trial runs. During the launching of the partnership, Betika Group CEO said that the partnership would be a testament to continued support for Kenya athletics. The CEO added by saying that athletics have always been source of pride for our nation, and we are honored to play a vital role in nurturing talent and ensuring our athletes have every resource to excel on the world stage.

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Manchester City Humiliated at Home by Spurs as Arsenal Get Huge Win

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Manchester City lost their Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur after the November International break, making it five losses in a row since the 2000s. This was also the first time that Pep Guardiola has lost five games in a row in his entire managerial career, and it came just days after he signed a new two-year contract at City. Despite a good start to the match, City failed to take their chances, and this was punished in the 13th minute from great play by Dejan Kulusevski to give birthday boy James Maddison a tap-in goal at the far post. It turned from bad to worse for City as a great interplay by Son Hueng-Min, and Maddison saw the 28-year-old English man get his second for the night just 8 minutes later. City fail to come good Just minutes into the second half, Spurs secured the three points after a goal from right-back Pedro Porro after great work from Dominic Solanke. Despite changes by Pep to introduce Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne 15 minutes to the end, it didn’t help as Brennan Johnson added a fourth in added time to embarrass the champions at home. City remain in second spot in the table despite the loss, but the gap between them and leaders Liverpool could go up to eight points with a Liverpool win against Southampton on Sunday, November 24. Arsenal win to maintain fourth spot Arsenal were also huge winners on Saturday football against high-flying Nottingham Forest, with Saka, who scored the first goal, bossing it. Thomas Partey scored the second goal early in the second half, and the promising talent of Ethan Nwaneri came on in the final minutes to grab a third. Achievement unlocked: 2,000 top-flight wins ✅ — Arsenal (@Arsenal) November 23, 2024 The win leaves Arsenal in fourth place, six points behind leaders Liverpool. Chelsea also came out at Leicester with all three points after holding on to win 1-2 despite a late scare from a Jordan Ayew penalty. A goal from Nicolas Jackson and Enzo Fernandez in both halves consecutively saw Chelsea maintain the third spot with the same number of points as Arsenal but with a better goal difference. Continuing his fine form. 🇸🇳🙌#CFC | #LEICHE pic.twitter.com/9ghjuHyEqz — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 23, 2024 In the other Saturday games, Aston Villa avoided defeat against Crystal Palace in a 2-2 home draw, Brighton won 2-1 against Bournemouth away, Wolves also won away from home with four goals to one against Fulham, and Everton got a point at home against Brentford in a goalless draw. On Sunday, November 23, Liverpool will face Southampton at the St Mary’s Stadium before Ruben Amorim faces his first test as Manchester United manager away at Ipswich.

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