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Olunga Recommended Move To Japanese Club Vissel Kobe, says Ayub Timbe Harambee Stars winger Ayub Timbe Masika says he consulted teammate Michael Olunga ahead of his transfer to Japanese club Vissel Kobe. The 28-year-old forward was officially unveiled by the Japanese top-flight side on March 1, 2021, after staying out of club action since October last year when he parted ways with Beijing Renhe. Speaking during a one-on-one interview, the speedy winger said he spoke about his potential move to ...

“When I was in China I remember watching some of the Vissel Kobe games, there is one game I was so impressed about the team and since then I said to myself Kobe is really a good team and then you guys had Iniesta, you also had Lukas [Podolski], and I was always having this feeling it is a good club,” Timbe said during the one-on-one interview recorded by “I also remember talking to my colleague Michael [Olunga] while on national team duty and he was like if you really want to go to Japan...

The strike was Olungas fourth goal in his debut season in the Qatari top-flight after seven matches. The Kenya international only joined Sabri Lamouchis side from Japanese club Kashiwa Reysol in January. After the restart, Edmilson Junior scored the match-winning goal in the 54th minute for Al Duhail but he was later sent off in stoppage-time after receiving his second yellow card in the encounter. Olunga did not finish the match because he was replaced in the 81st minute, but former Morocco ca...

 04 Apr 2021 - 9:05 Al Sadd players celebrate after defeating Al Gharafa yesterday. The Peninsula Doha: Title-holders Al Sadd defeated Al Gharafa 2-0 at Al Sadd Stadium as the Cheetahs hopes of making the top four were handed a major blow following their  QNB Stars League Round 20 fixture yesterday.   Nam Tae-Hee (16th minute) and Santi Cazorla (65th-minute penalty) scored the goals. Al Sadd, who sealed their record-extending 15th Falcon Shield by taking an unassailable lead over their riv...

"As players, we just have to try the bit that we can and do individual workout to keep us fit as we wait for the green light to resume full training." Shakavas comments came after head coach Manuel Vaz Pinto explained how the suspension of football will affect the players. "Stopping the league has not only physical but emotional effects on everyone involved,” Vaz Pinto is quoted as saying. "The past few months have been very difficult for the clubs and everyone who works within the football ...

"So, I cannot say there is a huge chance of doing something great as the main priority now is to learn from my teammates and hope maybe next season I will have good days. "Al Duhail is a good team and I am happy to play for them. What remains is to work hard and represent Kenya and hope that I will get many goals that can help me break as many records as possible." The former Gor Mahia star explained his move to Qatar after his success in Japans League 1. "Qatar is a good place to play foo...

The 19-year old will fly to Sweden and link up with his new teammates when he finishes writing his High School exams. There is a separate agreement to make the deal permanent depending on how he adopts at his new workstation and how he performs in Europe, Nairobi News understands. “Benson Ochieng is described as a super talent in the homeland of Kenya,” the club announced on its social media pages, complete with a photo of the boy signing the contract documents while donning school uniform....

Last updated 21 days ago | By Elvince Joshua Harambee Stars Mike (right) Kibwage and Mkami Mao of Taifa Stars during a friendly match at Nyayo National stadium on Monday, March 15, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] This is the first time since 2018 that Kenya have won a back-to-back match, apart from Cecafa games. Hassan Abdalla came off the bench to hand Harambee Stars a second straight victory following a 2-1 win over Tanzania in a friendly match held on Monday at the Nyayo Stadium. The win was...

Kiplagat Sang 08:05 GMT 13/03/2021 Goal looks at players who were called up by coach Jacob Ghost Mulee and got an opportunity to showcase why they deserve a future Kariobangi Sharks. Harambee Stars players with golden opportunities With the stiff competition at the national team, Goal picks local-based players who must offer good performances in order to be considered for future assignments. Goal Kenya. Nicholas Meja He has been sensational in the Football Kenya Federation ...

Al Wakrah hold champs Al Sadd; Al Duhail, Al Kharaitiyat win  12 Mar 2021 - 9:53 The Peninsula The newly crowned QNB Stars League (QSL) champions Al Sadd were held in a one all draw by Al Wakrah at home while Al Duhail defeated Al Sailiya 2-0 in their respective Round 19 matches yesterday. Rodrigo Tabata gave the hosts Al Sadd lead in the 25th before Khalid Muneer levveled in the 83rd minute as unbeaten Al Sadd tasted their third draw this season. At Al Ahli Stadium, Michael Olunga converted...