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Tuyisenge leaves Petro Atletico

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Rwandese striker Jacques Tuyisenge has left Angolan giants Petro Atletico.

The moves comes barely a year after he joind the side form Kenyan Premire League giants Gor Mahia who is said to have earned about KES 15M from his sale.

While confirming his departure from the Atletico, Tuyisenge noted: “I feel very grateful to have had an opportunity to be part of The Petro de Luanda family, it’s been a great experience with you all, Thank you for giving me the chance to fulfil my potential here. I wish you the best in this Continuing Journey.”

The player is being linked with a move to APR in his native Rwanda with other tabloids linking him with a move abroad.

Wazito FC snaps goalkeeper Peter Odhiambo from Gor Mahia

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Wazito FC have completed their eight signing of the window with the acquisition of goalkeeper Peter Fredrick Odhiambo from Gor Mahia.

In a statement on their official portal, Wazito noted: “We can confirm the acquisition of goalkeeper Peter Fredrick Odhiambo from Gor Mahia.

“A serial league winner, Fredrick comes in to beef up our goalkeeping department ahead of the 2020/21 Kenyan Premier League campaign. He has previously played for KPL side, Mathare United as well.”

The player said: “I feel good to be here, and I want to thank God for this opportunity. I want to urge the supporters to back us heading to the new season and we will deliver the goodies,” he said.

The club’s keeper trainer Elias Otieno added: “Fredrick is a keeper I have known and worked with before. I coached him while at MYSA in 2009 when he was a little kid and I have watched him develop to become one of the best keepers in the country,” he stated.

“He brings quality and experience in the team. He has that winning mentality which is also very important. He has featured in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation’s Cup and played against English Premier League side Everton and all that experience has helped make him a better goalkeeper.”

Anthony Akumu opens Kaizer Chiefs account

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Harambee Stars midfielder Anthony Akumu opened his Kaizer Chiefs account in his first start for the club in their 3-2 comeback win over Polokwane City on Saturday.

Hosts Polokwane had taken a 17th minute lead through Nku; a goal that was to the difference as both teams headed to the break.  doubling their tally. Maluleke doubled their lead a minute after the hour mark but it was Chiefs who turned the tie around.

Katsande pulled a goal back in the 71st minute after being put through by Nurkovic with Nurkovic being the provider once again for Akumu who tapped in from close range for the equalizer in the 75th minute. Polkwane crumbled a minute later when Nurkovic was to put his name in the scoresheet.

The win see Chiefs go top of the log with 52 points after 24 games; six points above Mamelodi Sundowns who who have played a game less.

On the same day, striker Michael Olunga scored his 11th goal of the season as Kashiwa Reysol went down 3-1 to visitors Cerezo Osaka.

Bruno Mendes, Koga and Nishikawa had given Osaka a 3-0 lead heading into the final stages of the game but Olunga pulled what was to be a consolation two mintes from time to maintain his healthy lead at the top of the top scorers chart.

On Friday, Kenyan goalkeeper Arnold Origi received a red card as HIFK went down 3-2 to hosts Inter Turku in the Finland top flight league.

Origi got his first yellow card in the 87th minute and received the second two minutes later this coming after conceding two penalties earlier on.

Sofapaka renews sponsorship with Betika

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2009 Kenyan Premier League champions Sofapaka FC have renewed their sponsorship with Betting firm Betika for the next two years.

In unveiling the deal worth Shs 77M for the next two seasons, club president Elly Kalekwa welcomed the new development saying it will go a long way in motivating the players.

“We are glad to have our partnership with Betika continue to grow. We are delighted to have the firm once again come to our aid during these uncertain times. We hope this will go a long way in motivating the players to effectively deliver on the pitch,” Kalekwa is quoted by the club’s portal.

”I want to thank Betika for being with us over the years and we promise to continue to work with them in the future.”

Wazito snaps up Leads United left back

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Kenyan Premier League side Wazito FC has snapped up striker Vincent Oburu for undisclosed period.

Oburu joins Wazito just days after confirming his three years association with AFC leopards where he rose through the club’s youth ranks.

In a statement the club said: “We are pleased to announce the signing of striker Vincent Oburu from AFC Leopards.

“The former Lang’ata High School striker is expected to boost our attack ahead of the 2020/2021 FKF Premier League campaign.”

Oburu said: “I am happy to join this team, it is a good career step for me because it gives me an opportunity to work hard and improve as a player. I want to work well with my coach and teammates so that we can achieve what the team wants which is winning titles.

“To the fans, I urge them to keep supporting the team and we the new players will help take the team to the next level he said.”

Head coach Fred Ambani said: “I think Oburu needs no introduction. He is a very good striker and he definitely adds quality to the team. One of our problems last season was failing to score goals and I think with him in the team he will help solve that problem.”

Oburu was part of the Harambee Stars’ team that won the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup title.

Breaking:Gor Mahia defender Joash Onyango joins Simba

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Gor Mahia defender Joash Onyango has officially joined Tanzania Premier League giants Simba SC the club has confirmed.

While announcing the new acquisition on their social media platforms, Simba said that they had acquired an experienced player who will be helpful in their CAF Champions League campaign.

“We have bigger ambitions this season in regards to reaching the later stages of the CAF Champions League and challenging for the domestic titles. Therefore, the club has to sign players with experience in big matches.

“Harambee Stars center back Joash Onyango has officially joined Wekundu wa Msimbzi and is ready to represent us,” Simba said.

The defender leaves Gor Mahia after a sterling outing with the club that saw him get a call up to the national team prior to the 2019 African Cup of Nations. He has been a cog for Harambee Stars since then and has been a consistent figure in the Gor Mahia team.

Onyango becomes the latest player to cross from Gor Mahia to Simba after that of Francis Kahata and Meddie Kagere; Simba having lured Danny Sserenkuma previously too to their camp.

Kenya U23 striker joins English League One side

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Kenyan U23 striker Jonah Ayunga has joined English League One side Briston Rover FC on a two-year deal the club has announced.

In a statement, Bristol said: “The Club is delighted to announce the signing of striker Jonah Ayunga for an undisclosed fee.

“The highly-rated 23-year-old, who scored over 20 goals last season, joins the Gas on a two-year deal from Havant and Waterlooville.”

On his part, Ayunga said: “I’m delighted to be here. Ever since I heard about the potential of the move I’ve been excited to join.

“I have chats with Ben and hearing the plan that he has for both me and the club and where he wants to go showed me that this is a good place to be.”

Ayunga has previously trained with both the Kenya U23 and the national team Harambee Stars.

Harambee Stars defender returns to Leopards after Slovakia stint

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Harambee Stars defender Yusuf Mainge has returned to AFC Leopards after failing to extend his loan deal with Slovakia top-flight side FK Pohronie.

Mainge joined Pohronie in August 2019 on a loan deal but returned home at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. With the resumption of the Slovakian league, the player was expected to join the team ahead of the new season but he opted against a new deal.

Asked by Pepeta about the decision, Mainge said: “I decided against renewing my contract due to personal reasons. I am now back at Leopards since I still have a contract with them and will wait to see what the future holds.”

Pressed to reveal about his future plans, the player failed to give assurance on his contract situation at Leopards insisting that he was taking each day at a time.

“I can’t really talk about the future right now because a lot has changed with the pandemic (Covid 19). Mine is to take each day at a time and when something comes up I’ll definitely announce it,” he added.

The player who has captained the Kenya U20 side and was part of the last constituted Kenya U23 team is said to be on the radar of Kenyan Premier League Sides Tusker FC and Wazito FC.

First league start for Victor Wanyama as MLS resumes

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Harambee Stars Captain Victor Wanyama managed his first league start for Montreal Impact on Friday morning but it did less in preventing his side from succumbing to a 0-1 loss at the hand of New England.

It was the second appearance for the Kenyan since joining the club from Tottenham Hotspur having made his debut for the Thierry Henry coached side in the game against Olimpia in March before the coronavirus break.

Wanyama completed the entire minutes but a goal from Argentine Bou in the 56th minute was all England needed to win the game.

Wanyama will hope for a change of fortunes when they take on Toronto on July 16 with their team currently sitting last in their group; the MLS having returned in a tournament format.

Turkish giants Besiktas interested in Michael Olunga

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Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga is attracting interest from Turkish giants Besiktas according to reports from Turkey.

SporX indicates that Besiktas has earmarked Olunga as a replacement for striker Burak Yilmaz who moved to French Ligue One side Lille this year.

Olunga has been on the form of his life since the resumption of the Japanese J1 League where he sits at the top of the top scorer’s charts with nine goals.

In his stint with Kashiwa, the 26-year-old former Gor Mahia striker has bagged 42 goals in 52 appearances and assisted another 12; an outing that has made him a target for teams across Europe.

Besiktas coach Sergen Yalcin wants a striker to boost his attack ahead of the new season and has urged the club board to go for Olunga with the player expected to coast 900 Euros (Approx sh 115M).