Former Chelsea Manager Roberto Di Matteo scheduled to Launch Guinness Football Campaign in Kenya

Former Chelsea Champions League-winning coach Roberto Di Matteo is expected in the Kenya on August 14, 2013.

The former player will be in the country courtesy of Guinness. The 43-year-old Italian, who also coached West Bromwich Albion will be in Kenya for a day to launch a first of a kind football product by the Guinness team.

Guinness Kenya Brand manager Linda Obado said: “We are incredibly excited to be hosting one of the most storied football legends of our time, during his playing career as a midfielder he was capped 34 times for Italy, scoring two goals. Guinness is dedicated to bringing football lovers across the country a deeper, richer football experience. Roberto Di Matteo’s ‘s visit reaffirms our commitment to the beautiful game and will no doubt make an impact on the Kenyan football fraternity, from the coaches, to players and the fans.” 

Di Matteo will meet with key football stakeholders on the morning of his arrival and will share his experience on the pitch of the richest football club in the world. He will thereafter address a press briefing. 

The former Chelsea coach retired as a player in February 2002 at the age of 31 following injury problems. He played in Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup for his home country. 

As interim manager of Chelsea in 2012, he steered the club to double title success, winning both the
FA Cup and the club’s first Uefa Champions League.

Soccer Thriller : Semeji Derby Brought Forward

The Tusker Premier League (TPL) match pitting Gor Mahia against AFC Leopards has been brought forward to Saturday due to security concerns.

Supersport.com can confirm that the match which was scheduled for Sunday will now will kick off 24 hours earlier at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani at 1500hrs.

“It was a request from the federation. They pointed security as the main reason and ofcourse, we had to comply.”

“Security is a very important issue and we have to ensure that everyone, including players and teams are guaranteed of it in a match. We value such a request because it is for the good of all involved parties,” said TPL CEO Jack Oguda.

The match has been billed as top of the table clash and is set to not only shape up the standings but bragging rights will be up for grabs.

When contacted for his comment, SuperSport Head of Africa Andre Venter, also highlighted security as the main concern.

“Security reasons are the main reason for the change of dates. We had Safari Sevens and the derby on the same date and it was safe to bring one of the events forward,” he told SuperSport.com. 
 
The Tusker Premier League of 2012 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in history. With 6 matches left, only 5 points seperate the top 5 teams and the country is riveted. Sofapaka, Thika United, Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Tusker are all in with a chance of winning it all. This is the first time ever that the top Kenyan Premier league has had such a finish.

Only a 2 months ago, AFC Leopards looked like runaway winners. However they have faltered down the stretch and on Saturday went down to Western Stima on Saturday making the league wide open. Their fans were unhappy and caused fracas at Afraha stadium. It will be interesting to see how their chairman Wycliff Ole Magelo reacts given how he got onto his high horse during the fracas of th first leg match between Gor Mahia and AFC.

For Gor Mahia, the players are taking a break after a tight schedule that saw them play 4 matches in 20 days. Coach Logarusic has gone out of his way to keep the players relaxed. Gor Mahia fans should follow suit by cheering the team without putting undue pressure on the players.

Courtesy Futaa.com & Supersport.com

Safari Sevens 2012 Kicks Off Coming Weekend

Considered Africa’s premier rugby seven-a-side tournament, the ‘Safaricom Sevens’ is due to kick-off at Kenya's Nyayo Stadium on 21st and run up to 23rd September 2012. The popular tournament gives the rugby enthusiast an opportunity to enjoy world class rugby sevens competition whilst immersing themselves in the distinctive Kenyan culture.

Ten quality international sevens teams have so far confirmed their participation in  this year's title challenge. New Zealand rugby legend, Jonah Lomu will be the main attraction during this year’s event. The retired All Black who won 63 caps for New Zealand is widely regarded as the first true global superstar of rugby union.

With Kenya known throughout the IRB 7s series fraternity as having the most fun loving and raucous supporters, the ‘Safari Sevens’ is played out in a awesome intimate carnival atmosphere rivalling Hong Kong and Dubai.

The Safaricom Sevens

When: 21st-23rd September 2012

Pitch: Nyayo National Stadium
 
Tickets Information
 
Friday 21st September Regular – 300/-
VIP – 1000/-
 
Saturday 22nd Regular – 500/-
VIP – 2000/-

Sunday 23rd Regular – 500/-
VIP – 2000/-
 
Season's Ticket
Regular – 1000/-
VIP – 4000/-

Tickets are only available at Safaricom Shops and Galito's outlets

Winners of the Second Kenya Rugby Elliptic Awards Announced

The second edition of the Kenya Rugby Elliptic Awards winners were announced at the gala held at PrideInn, Westlands on Saturday 8th  Sept by the Ministry of Rugby

Rookie of the Year: Eden Agero
 
School Of The Year: Kakamega High School.
 
Referee Of The Year: Sarah Otieno.

 

Team Of The Year: Kenya Harlequins.
 

Coach Of The Year: Tito Oduk.
 

Best Media-Audio: Capital FM
 

Best Print-Media: Nation.
 

Best Media-Visual: Citizen Sports.
 

Director Of The Year: Philip Jalang'o.
 

MVP-Female: Lt. Aberdeen Shikoyi.
 

MVP-Male: Edwin Machanje.
 

Fan Of The Year: Fiona Amusudzu.
 

Hall Of Fame: The 2009 World Cup Semi-Finalist Kenya 7s Team & Management.(Benjamin Ayimba, Felix Ochieng, Oscar Osir, George Odhiambo, Wanjiru Wairia-Lumula, Geoffrey Kimani, Humphrey Kayange, Victor Oduor, Wilson Kopondo, Ben Nyambu, Sidney Ashioya, Lavin Asego, Biko Adema, Collins Injera, Horace Owiti, Gibson Weru, Dennis Mwanja, Innocent Simiyu, Allan Onyango)

 

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2nd Kenya Rugby Elliptic Awards Gala Due

The second edition of the Kenya Rugby Elliptic Awards Gala will be held on 8th September 2012 at the Pride Inn in Westlands.The gala that is hosted by Kenyan rugby fans through the ministry of rugby gives rugby fans an opportunity to reward their own selected nominees and winners in the various categories.

The event was last held in 2010 and has the full blessings of the rugby Union.

During the gala dinner, there will be presentation of awards to individuals and organizations that have participated in contributing to the excellence, commitment and love of rugby. The Awards Gala covers all facets of rugby including the administration in which the fans get an opportunity to reward the administrators of the game.

Elliptics II Awards 2012 Nominees: (Not in any particular order)
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Team Of The Year:
Kenya Harlequins
Nakuru RFC
KCB Rugby
Strathmore LEOS

Coach of the Year:
Tito Oduk
Bosco Muamba
Enos Otieno
Paul Odera
Eric Situma
Michael Tank Otieno

MVP Male:
Eden Agero
Edwin Namachanje
Collins Injera
Patrice Agunda
William Ambaka

MVP Female
Late Aberdeen Shikoyi
Celestine Masinde
Doreen Remour

Referee of The Year:
Sarah Otieno
Andrew Karani
Godwin Karuga

Rookie Of The Year:
Robert Odhiambo-Impala
Mang'eni Oliver-KCB
Eden Agero-Quins

School Of The Year:
Mangu High School,
Kakamega High School
Maseno High School

Director Of The Year
Sasha Mutai
Gabriel Ouko
Philip Jalang'o

Best Media Print
Standard
Nation
The Star

Best Media Audio
Jambo FM
Classic FM
Capital FM

Best Media Visual
KTN,
NTV,
Citizen,
Supersport.

Fan Of The Year:
Yvonne Rarieya
Georgie Mokuasi
Consolata Imade.
Fiona Amusudzu,
Wanjiru Githiomi,
Shem Junior.

Voting has started at the website (www.ministryofrugby.com).