Doping Scandal: Emmaculate Anyango Faces 6-Year Ban from Athletics

Kenyan cross-country runner Emmaculate Anyango has been banned from Athletics. The prohibition will take a period of six years. The reason for the ban was after failing a doping test for testosterone and the blood-boosting hormone EPO as stated by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The second woman athlete to complete a 10km race in under 29 minutes (28:57) in Valencia in January was provisionally suspended last month. According to Citizen Digital, the AIU said that Anyango said in September that she did not know how EPO and metabolites of testosterone were found in her system but admitted that she had been injected during treatment at several hospitals after she fainted. She added that she had not deliberately taken or get injected any prohibited substances, yet the AIU were not convinced by her explanation and charged her with anti-doping rule violation. The AIU also said that Anyango failed to respond to the charge before the Nov 1st deadline which compelled her right to a hearing, while multiple substances samples tested positive for banned substances which were ultimately leading to a longer period of ban. Since the ban is effective, all her results since Feb 3rd have been disqualified.

Doping Scandal: Emmaculate Anyango Faces 6-Year Ban from Athletics Read More »

Chepsaita Cross Country to be Hosted by Faith Kipyegon, Eliud Kipchoge exceeds 10,000 registration

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Queenter

Organizers of Chepsaita cross Country have said that the number of registrations has exceeded expectations. According to citizen digital, the high number of athletes who have shown interests for the December 7th event will force the organizers to close the registration in some categories. The CEO for the race Barnaba Korir said that the registration had hit 20,000 athletes which is a two-fold increase limiting the competing numbers to a maximum of 800 athletes per event. Chepsaita cross country will give scholarship to 1,000 students from 10 different schools who will receives Ksh. 10,000 worth of scholarships paid directly to their schools to support their education in Kenya. The event has attracted athletes over 15 countries. The countries include Bahrain, Brunei, Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda and the USA. Kibet, the race patron said Ksh. 10 million worth scholarships will help a child achieve their dream through education. The platform will not only nurture young athletes but will prove that even athletes are educated and can do both at the same time. This will be the second edition of the event which will be set for December 7th themed ‘Run for Education’. It will be dedicated to support education for underprivileged children in the community.

Chepsaita Cross Country to be Hosted by Faith Kipyegon, Eliud Kipchoge exceeds 10,000 registration Read More »

Pep Guardiola Signs New 2-Year Contract to Add Fear to Rivals

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Whispers Wire

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year contract that will see him extend his reign as England champions until the 2027 season. This comes after much speculation about the future of the Spanish coach, whose contract was up at the end of the current season, with many expecting him to end his stay at City. However, after days of rumours regarding the new contract, it was confirmed late Thursday, November 21, that the manager had extended his stay. This comes at a time when City is going through a rough patch, with four defeats in a row, which Pep says could have fueled his reason to stay. “I felt I could not leave now. Maybe the four defeats was why. “I think we deserve, after four defeats in a row, to bounce back and try to turn the situation. I think we deserve to be here. I am not arrogant to say, but it’s the truth,” Pep told the club’s website. The manager said he needed to help the club overcome this period and return to the glory that has seen them win four Premier League titles in a row. We are absolutely delighted to announce that @PepTeam has signed a contract extension 🙌 ℹ️ https://t.co/CpapgHil5f pic.twitter.com/Ue1md3f12A — Manchester City (@ManCity) November 21, 2024 Rivals won’t be happy Extending his stay at City won’t be something other league rivals will be happy about, as many were hoping to see the back of the manager finally! City has dominated the league in the last decade despite Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa having good runs to try and kick them off their perch. Their derby rivals, Manchester United, could have also done with a Pep exit as it would help them in their fight to return to former glory. However, it seems they will have to work even harder to get anywhere close to the top with Pep still in charge. As it stands, Liverpool have a good lead in the Premier League standings, but that could all disappear with a City resurgence, especially if their injury problems are fixed.

Pep Guardiola Signs New 2-Year Contract to Add Fear to Rivals Read More »

Dr. Faith Kipyegon Receives Prestigious Honour from University of Eldoret

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Queenter

World record holder Faith Kipyegon has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Education by the University of Eldoret. The award was in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to athletics and aspiring journey as world-class track runner. The 1,500m Olympic champion received the honorary degree during the Eldoret University 13th graduation ceremony held on 21st November 2024. The University acknowledged Kipyegon’s achievements which included her win in middle distance running and ability to inspire people both locally and globally. Kipyegon is an accomplished middle- and long-distance runner and the reigning 1,500m and mile world record holder. Her most notable feat is becoming the first athlete to win three consecutive Olympic gold medals in the 1,500m women’s race. The University noted in the previous notice issued. In September, Faith Kipyegon was awarded the golden plate by the Academy of Achievers of the United States, a recognition of her exceptional Olympic success. This was due to the influence and recognition she had got as she continued to grow globally. She also showcased her glittered at the Inaugural Athlos New York City meet and also was a Nominee for the 2024 World Athlete of the Year Award.

Dr. Faith Kipyegon Receives Prestigious Honour from University of Eldoret Read More »

Kenya Fail to Qualify for 2025 Afcon as Campaign Ends with Draw

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Whispers Wire

If not playing at home wasn’t enough, Kenya has failed to qualify for the 2025 Afcon tournament with a draw against Namibia to end their disappointing campaign. The match on Tuesday evening, November 19, ended in a goalless draw, leaving Kenya third place in the table. The game was held in South Africa’s Peter Mokaba stadium, but there were no clear-cut chances for the East African country to win the tie. Despite head coach Engin Firat making a few changes to the starting eleven, with captain Michael Olunga on the bench, the changes seemed to bear no fruit, as the game ended in a stalemate. Finished Third in Group Kenya finished with just six points in Group J, with one win and three draws. Cameroon finished top of the group with 14 points, and Zimbabwe came in second with nine points. This has come with heavy criticism of the coach, who is known for calling out his team and the federation at large for what he terms incompetence. The AFCON 2025 journey comes to an end without qualification. Results: Kenya 🇰🇪 0-0 Namibia 🇳🇦 Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 1-1 Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇰🇪 0-1 Cameroon 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇲 4-1 Kenya 🇰🇪 Namibia 🇳🇦 1-2 Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇰🇪 0-0 Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 pic.twitter.com/CPJstjqvWn — Eric Njiru (@EricNjiiru) November 19, 2024 Kenya has been playing their home matches in Uganda, and the underachievement will be even more painful for the country as Tanzania and Uganda both qualified for the tournament. The African football tournament, which will be held in Morocco, will begin on December 21, 2025, and run until January 18, 2026. Kenya will not need to work as hard for the next tournament as it prepares to host the event alongside its neighbours; hence, it will qualify automatically.

Kenya Fail to Qualify for 2025 Afcon as Campaign Ends with Draw Read More »

Ex-AFC Leopards Coach Jan Koops Begs Club to Settle His KSh 9m Debt as He Battles Illness

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Whispers Wire

Former AFC Leopards head coach Jaan Koops has asked his former club to settle his debt over a decade after leaving the club. The renowned coach is currently battling with health issues and would like some of that money to help with his treatment. According to reports online, the football club owes Jan millions of KSh in salary arrears for two contracts signed during his tenure. The 83-year-old, who currently lives in Busia, is not in his best health as he needs a peacemaker, which he’d like the club to help him purchase. He is battling a life-threatening heart condition, hence the peacemaker, and does not have the required funds to enable treatment. Former AFC Leopards coach Jaan Koops is urging the club to settle a KES 9 million debt, which he claims they owe him from two contracts he signed during his tenure. Koops, who is battling a life-threatening heart condition, says part of the money would go toward purchasing a new… pic.twitter.com/CDTAroH0lY — Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) November 19, 2024 Jan has made several attempts to reach AFC chairman Dan Shikanda, which haven’t bore fruit. “It would be fair if AFC Leopards recognized the urgency of the situation and responded, instead of remaining silent,” he told the Daily Nation. No legal action needed The Dutchman, who loved the club so much that fans nicknamed him ‘Wepukhulu,’ doesn’t want to go the legal route and is hoping that the two can reach an agreement. The football coach has asked the club to cover KSh 1.9m from his first contract, paid in KSh 473k instalments, so he can afford the treatment he needs. “Sometimes the pain is unbearable, sometimes not very bad. Today I couldn’t sleep,” he said. From all the contracts with the club, Jan believes that the money owed to him is about KSh 9m. He is currently surviving on pensions from both the Kenyan and Dutch governments. Jan served AFC in two different periods between 2011 and 2016 before leaving the club over financial difficulties.

Ex-AFC Leopards Coach Jan Koops Begs Club to Settle His KSh 9m Debt as He Battles Illness Read More »

Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon to Feature in Chepsaita Cross Country Event

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Queenter

Kenyan athletes, Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon to participate in Chepsaita cross country event. This will be the second edition of the great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run. The event is scheduled to take place on December 7th, 2024, in Uasin Gishu County. The main mission of the event will be to empower communities through education as its theme states ‘Run and educate’. Cross-country serves as platform for supporting education for underprivileged children. According to Eliud Kipchoge, education is the tool that bridges societal gaps and fosters equality. His involvement towards the event shows the importance of using sports for a meaningful change. World record holder, Faith Kipyegon is also passionate about the event. She said in an interview with the press that she was really waiting for the event to empower communities. The Great Chepsaita Cross-Country run was launched in 2023. The aim was to merge athletic competition with community impact. Since the main aim of the event will be to offer scholarships, the scholarships will be awarded to the top 100 finishers in each of the 11 competition categories. The 2024 edition aims at attracting 10,000 participants. Apart from the races that will take place, the organizers of the event will also give back to the community by planting trees, a free medical camp to enhance community health and cultural exhibition that celebrates the region’s rich heritage.

Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon to Feature in Chepsaita Cross Country Event Read More »

Manchester United Coach Ruben Amorim Reveals His First Goal at New Club

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Whispers Wire

Former Sporting CP manager and now Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has shared his views on his new job at England’s biggest club. It’s now two weeks since his appointment and for the better part of the week, the manager has been at Old Trafford and Carrigton getting accuited to his new surroundings. In his first interview with the club’s media team, the new man talked about the importance of being at United, saying he felt a connection with the hierarchy and they all wanted to do something special. Amorim mentioned the importance of the fans and their support in ensuring that United win games, especially during home games. “We need the supporters to win football matches. It’s a real honour because I was the first choice to start this path. We know that if the team plays well and wins games, people start to believe in the project. Manchester United is the engine of football”, Amorim said. The new Manchester United Identity Speaking about how big The Red Devils are, the Portuguese mentioned how great it is to have an identity as a football team and not mainly focus on the system or formation but the character. “The most important thing is to create the principles, identity and character that we’ve had in the past. The team is the most important thing, if we work as a team, then the talent shines. We must have an identity. Everybody wants to win, but with an identity and one idea,” he added. Amorim promised fans to expect an idea in his first match, which is a week away at Ipswich. “I feel a connection.” ❤️🔗#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 15, 2024 Differing with Ten Hag, Amorim believes that a young team doesn’t mean that they need time. The 39-year-old feels that the team is well prepared to handle the pressure of the league despite its age. He noted the importance of having no fear and ensuring that the players understand that winning comes first. He also mentioned United’s history and noted that it should inspire the future. Message to fans Amorim also shared a message with the fans, saying that coming to United was his only choice and vowed to do everything to win. He vowed to defend his players, adding that he would do everything to return the club to where it belongs.

Manchester United Coach Ruben Amorim Reveals His First Goal at New Club Read More »

Mike Tyson Defeated by Jake Paul on Points in Highly Touted Super Fight

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Whispers Wire

Mike Tyson was the loser in the early morning Saturday, November 16, in a fight (Kenyan time) against YouTube boxer Jake Paul, which was a highly anticipated fight. The battle, aired live on Netflix, took place at the famous AT&T Stadium in Texas, United States, with over 72,000 guests in attendance. The 58-year-old boxer returned to the ring despite putting himself against someone half his age. Tyson’s incredible start was not enough At the beginning of the first round, many would have been impressed with Tyson’s incredible energy and drive as he quickly tried to put some punches on the YouTuber. However, after the second round, it was clear that Tyson was running out of energy, and Jake took his time landing punches on the ‘old man’. Despite trying his best to hit some clear blows on Jake, Tyson looked a bit tired. It was amazing enough that he was able to last the whole eight rounds without any significant injuries. It never seemed that Jake would knock out Tyson, and what lingered in many people’s minds was that Jake wouldn’t have lasted more than three rounds if Tyson was in a similar age group. In the end, Jake won by unanimous decision, with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 on all three cards. Towards the end of the eighth round, Jake even took a few seconds to bow in front of Tyson, seemingly honouring the great and showing respect for his tremendous career. In a bit of fashion statement, Jake wore a diamond-studded silver short, paying homage to the fight, but Tyson was in all black, just focusing on the battle.

Mike Tyson Defeated by Jake Paul on Points in Highly Touted Super Fight Read More »

Inaugural Mountain Running Competition Set to Be Held in Kenya

Leave a Comment / SPORTS / Queenter

Kenya has been set to host the inaugural Mountain running competition set to take place on November 16th. The mountain world ranking competition was launched on Monday, 11th November 2024. Athletics Kenya President, Jackson Tuwei said he had confidence that it will create a room for the development of more talented athletes in the country. The event will be held at Longonot Park in Naivasha. The athletics President said that Kenya has champions, but they want to nurture more athletics in the future. Multiple countries were willing to host the Mountain marathon, but it’s a pleasure for Kenya to host the event. It’s important because the event will impact the locals from Longonot region. Tuwei said. The president of the World Mountain Running Association, Mr. Tomo Sarf who visited the country for the first time said that his team suggested Kenya to him, if it could be included in the calendar but he did not hesitate to say no. Kenya has got the biggest athletes; the region has a great atmosphere to host the event. Mr. Tomo added.

Inaugural Mountain Running Competition Set to Be Held in Kenya Read More »

SPORTS

Let's Engage