Author: News Desk
Gor Mahia coach Jonathan McKinstry feels his Tusker FC counterpart Robert Matano deserves to be given time by the club to turn their bad form around given his past record. McKinstry’s men beat Tusker 1-0 in a league clash on Sunday to leave Matano hanging onto his job following revelations from club chairman Charles Gacheru that he had to beat Gor or be dismissed. The brewers have had a poor start to the 2023-24 campaign, winning just two of their opening seven games, to leave them 12th on the table with eight points, but McKinstry thinks the veteran coach should…
Robert Matano’s reign as Tusker FC coach looks to have come to the end following his side’s 1-0 loss to Gor Mahia in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League match on Sunday. Matano reportedly had Sunday’s game to save his job having been given an ultimatum by club chairman Charles Gacheru to either beat Gor or face the sack. Benson Omala delivered an early blow to Matano and his charges when he headed home inside 22 minutes. Against the run of play, a cross was delivered into the box which Omala met expertly with a diving header to break the…
Gor Mahia head coach Johnathan McKinstry is oozing confidence as his team prepares to face Tusker FC in a highly anticipated Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) clash this Sunday. McKinstry, confident after a resounding 8-0 victory over Kahawa United in a friendly match, acknowledges the strength of Tusker, emphasizing the impact of their recent signings. With K’Ogalo securing second place on the table with 12 points from six matches, McKinstry remains focused on maintaining their impressive form this season. In a recent interview, McKinstry expressed his optimism about the upcoming game while acknowledging the formidable opposition posed by Tusker. “We are…
Tusker FC have thrown a curveball into their upcoming clash against record league champions Gor Mahia, announcing a change in venue. Originally slated for Nyayo National Stadium, the clash will now unfold at the revered Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday 22 October. Tusker have confirmed that the league organisers have moved the match to Kasarani, a ground where Gor supporters traditionally rally in impressive numbers. The change in scenery heightens the anticipation for this encounter, as Gor Mahia aims to maintain their momentum in the season. Johnathan McKinstry’s formidable squad, with a solid record of three wins and…
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat is running out of superlatives to describe Rooney Onyango’s performance after his impressive display on his debut for Harambee Stars against Russia on Monday night. Although a right-back by trade, Onyango played both as a right winger and left winger on the night, and never looked out of place with his vertical play, composure, and aggression at attacking spaces at pace whenever the opportunity arose. Without the ball, he tracked his opponent very well and obeyed his coach’s instructions to the letter. Speaking after the match, the Turkish tactician was grateful that Onyango “won”…