Local Football

Mariga Makes His Bow for Inter

Published on: 4th February, 2010

Mariga Makes His Bow for Inter  | read this item

Inter Milan claimed a narrow advantage to take into the second leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final against Fiorentina as Diego Milito’s goal proved the difference in a 1-0 win at the San Siro.
The hosts have claimed 18 points more than the Viola in Serie A this season but their perceived superiority was little in [...]

Nigeria through after 3-2 win in Nairobi

Published on: 14th November, 2009

Nigeria through after 3-2 win in Nairobi  | read this item

Obafemi Martins scored twice as Nigeria came from behind to beat Kenya 3-2 in Nairobi while Tunisia lost to a late goal in Mozambique after starting the final round of matches two points clear in the Group B standings.
Nigeria leapfrogged Tunisia to win the group by a single point and qualify for the World Cup [...]

Sofapaka KPL Champions

Published on: 8th November, 2009

Sofapaka KPL Champions

Patrick Kagogo, and team mate Ezekiel Akwana of Sofapaka celebrate Kagogo's goal against Mathare United during their KPL premier league at the Coca -Cola Stadium yesterday.Sofapaka won 1-0.Photo/MOHAMMED AMIN.  | read this item

Sofapaka are finally the Kenyan Premier League champions. The new title holders thrashed relegation-bound Red Berets 3-0 in their penultimate end-of-season match at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru, sparking off celebration and awe at the way Sofapaka created history by being the first club to snatch the title on their first year in the top-flight.
John Baraza made [...]

Leopards beat champions Mathare

Published on: 19th October, 2009

Leopards beat champions Mathare  | read this item

AFC Leopards shocked champions Mathare United 2-1 and left the National Stadium on Saturday accompanied by the chorus of hundreds of their supporters who now surely see that Leopards have realistic chances of fighting off relegation threat by the time the Kenyan Premier League season ends on November 21.
The Leopards win also hugely diminished Mathare [...]