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By Nick Nayma Maina Birmingham City has officially terminated Wayne Rooney’s contract with immediate effect, the decision confirmed after Rooney failed to secure victories in 13 out of 15 games under his charge. The club statement affirmed, “Unfortunately, Wayne’s time with us did not go as planned, and we have …

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Former World Cross Country Champion Carmen Valero Dies

Former World Cross Country champion, Spanish athlete Carmen Valero, has passed away at the age of 68 in her hometown of Sabadell. Valero, a trailblazer for Spanish female athletes, achieved notable milestones during her career. In 1976, she made history as the first Spanish woman to compete in the Olympic …

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Ijara MP Organizes Football Tournament To Keep Youth Engaged And Combat Substance Abuse

Ijara Member of Parliament, Hon Ali Abdi Shekhow, has orchestrated a football tournament within the constituency to engage the youth and discourage them from substance abuse during the holidays. He stated that the inaugural Sheikhow Super Cup tournament aims not only to divert the attention of idle youth but also …

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Premier League Transfer Update Across Europe

Newcastle United is committed to maintaining a long-term approach in the transfer market amidst injury concerns, potentially jeopardizing a move for Manchester City and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 28. Fulham and Crystal Palace also express interest in the former Leeds player. (Source: I Sport) Manchester United has outlined a four-player …

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Beyond Grief: The Enduring Legacy of Matthew Stanford Robinson

By: Nicholas Maina On September 23, 1988, the narrative of bravery, love, and artistic brilliance commenced. Ernest and Anneke Robinson celebrated the arrival of their son, Matthew Stanford Robinson, into the world. However, joy swiftly turned into sorrow as Matthew entered the world with severe disabilities—blind and paralyzed from the …

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“HERE WE GO FEVER” Grips Football Fans as Transfer Window Drama Unfolds

By Nick Nayma Maina In the midst of New Year’s resolutions and aspirations, football enthusiasts find themselves on the edge of their seats, nervously anticipating the moves their favorite clubs will make during the January transfer window. For devoted fans, especially in Africa, the midseason transfer window is not just …

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TODAY’S EUROPEAN FOOTBALL TRANSFER UPDATES

Liverpool and Real Madrid are both interested in securing the services of Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season. The 25-year-old French international has the option to sign with another club this month. (Reported by Le Parisian) Paris …

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Young Simba FC Wins KSh.2M Prize

Young Simba Football Club clinched the Kakamega Governor’s Cup 2023 title by defeating Maroon Commandoes in an intense match, securing a KSh.2 million cash prize for maintaining a clean sheet. Maroon Commandoes secured the first runners-up position with Sh1.5 million, followed by Buchifi Youth with Sh1 million and Butali with …

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TODAY’S EUROPEAN FOOTBALL TRANSFER UPDATES

Manchester City has reached an agreement to sign Claudio Echeverri, the 17-year-old Argentina Under-17 midfielder from River Plate. The six-year contract stipulates that Echeverri will stay with the South American club until December 2024. (Source: Fabrizio Romano) Manchester United has opted not to extend Raphael Varane’s contract by an additional …

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Gor Mahia Triumphs Over Nyanza Combined In Eliud Owalo Super Cup Finale

Gor Mahia secured a hard-fought victory over Nyanza Combined with a 2-0 scoreline in a closely contested friendly match at Nyilima grounds in Asembo, Siaya County. The match marked the conclusion of the five-day Eliud Owalo Super Cup. Nyanza Combined comprised players selected from the four Luo Nyanza counties that …

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