Kimanzi maintains winning team against Ulinzi

Head coach Francis Kimanzi has stuck to the first eleven that humbled Nzoia Sugar last weekend for Saturday’s Round Three Kenyan Premier League (KPL) match against Ulinzi Stars at Kasarani.

David Okello continues in goal where he will be shielded by an unchanged back four that has David Owino at left back, James Situma on the opposite end while Andrew Juma and Johnstone Omurwa form the central defence partnership.

Skipper Chrispin Oduor will be charged with providing the creative spark alongside club top scorer Cliff Nyakeya in the number 10 role. Roy Okal will provide defensive cover behind them.

Upfront, Kevin Kimani and James Kinyajui will play either side of target man Clifford Alwanga.

Starting XI: 1.David Okello (GK) 16.David Owino 28.James Situma 19.Johnstone Omurwa 12.Andrew Juma 22.Roy Okal 29.Chrispin Oduor (C) 11.Cliff Nyakeya 17.James Kinyanjui 7.Kevin Kimani 21.Clifford Alwanga

Subs: 18. Emmanuel Otieno (GK) 20.Martin Ongori 2.Daniel Mwaura 14.Arnold Onyango 10.Ahmed Ahmad 24.Klinsman Omulanga 13.John Mwangi

Kick-off is at 1500hrs EAT.

Chelsea through to Europa round 32

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Chelsea made it four wins from four matches in Group L by edging out a spirited BATE Borisov 1-0 in 
Belarus.

Giroud ended his 11-game goal drought this season by giving Chelsea a 53rd-minute lead, and the Premier League giants held on despite BATE striking the woodwork three times in the match.

“I was hoping to score soon because I came back late from the World Cup and I was lacking maybe a bit of efficiency and luck but you always need to keep working hard and keep the faith and that’s what happened tonight,” France striker Giroud told BT Sport.

The Londoners moved six points clear of Hungarians Vidi at the top of the group and have not tasted defeat in 17 matches since losing the Community Shield to Manchester City in August

Football Kenya Federation seeks legal redress over AWCON omission

 Blow to Harambee Starlets’ hopes of a second straight participation at the African Women Cup of Nations (AWCON) by reinstating Equatorial Guinea following an apparent appeal to an earlier successful application by Kenya, but the Football Kenya Federation not take the matter lying down and has made initial moves at having the development addressed through the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS).

While the Kenya women’s national team was busy preparing for the finals to be held in Ghana starting Saturday 17 November, the Appeals Board pulled a fast one on the team with the declaration coming just 10 days to the start of the competition.

In a statement issued on Thursday 8 November, the FKF decries both the timing and the board’s sense of fairness and integrity. FKF wants a hearing and explanation for the move from CAF, under the jurisdiction of CAS, with the view of Kenya getting its place at the competition.

“We have been left with no option but to seek redress as per the statutes of CAF and FIFA, with the sole aim of promoting fairness and integrity of the sport,” the statement reads partly.

FKF has also called to suspension of the tournament’s kickoff until this matter is heard and addressed appropriately and hopes at the end of it, a fair ruling will be delivered.

Meanwhile, the Kenya women national team, which has been in residential camp for over a week now, remains in training as the affected parties work on the matter at hand.

“We have written to CAF expressing our displeasure with the November 7, 2018 ruling and initiated an appeal process at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with a view to having Kenya included in the tournament and/or stopping the same from commencing until the matter is heard and resolved.

“It is our belief that both CAF and CAS will treat the matter with the seriousness that it deserves, this even as Harambee Starlets remain in camp in preparation for our AWCON opening fixture against Zambia scheduled for November 18, 2018 at the Cape Coast Stadium, beginning 1830hrs local time,” the statement adds.

The bone of contention in the whole matter was FKF protest over Equatorial Guinea player Annette Jacky Messomo’s eligibility to play for the West African nation, as she is not a bona-fide citizen of the country, having lived and played all her football in Cameroon and Europe. FKF maintains that stand.

MEET THE SEXIEST MAN ALIVE, 2018

British actor Idris Elba has been named the sexiest man alive in 2018 by America’s People Magazine.

The 46 year old was surprised by the announcement as he did not see it coming

“I was like, ‘Come on, no way. Really?’ Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, ‘Yeah, you are kind of sexy today.’ But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a nice surprise — an ego boost for sure.” Remarks Idris.

Idris is the 33rd man to be mentioned in the position, after Blake Shelton, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Levine and George Clooney among others.

The Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom actor has said that it is an honor to be named as sexiest man alive and that his mother is going to be really proud of him.

According to People magazine the actor shared that he was a bit awkward growing up and never thought he’d look the way he does today.

“I was very tall and skinny. And my name was Idrissa Akuna Elba, okay? I got picked on a little bit. But as soon as I could grow a mustache, I was the coolest kid on the block. Grew a mustache, had some muscles, bonkers.” Added Idris.

Free entry for Harambee Starlets, Black Queens international friendly

Football Kenya Federation has waived gate charges for the upcoming international friendly match pitting the Kenya women national football team, the Harambee Starlets, against their Ghanaian counterparts, the Black Queens.

Set to be played on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the MISC Kasarani starting at 4 pm, the match will be the first high profile friendly for the Starlets since the team kicked off preparations for the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations.

The Black Queens had earlier on Sunday, November 4, 2018, jetted into the country for the friendly, with their coach Hayford Bashuri noting that the match will be a good build up for both sides ahead of the tourney.

Also lined up for the Harambee Starlets is a friendly match against Mali before the team jets out to Ghana on November 14, 2018, in time for the continental showpiece, which will act as a qualifier to the 2019 FIFA Women World Cup.

Harambee Starlets provisional squad trimmed to 25 ahead of Ghana friendly

 David Ouma Harambee Starlets coach has shed seven players off the initial 32 who hit camp ahead of the upcoming Africa Women Cup of Nations.

The squad will further be trimmed to 21 before the team jets out to Ghana on November 14, 2018, ahead of the continental showpiece.

Among those who have been retained in the team that is currently camping in Nairobi are influential forwards Mary Kinuthia and Mwanahalima Adams, as well as midfielders Corazone Aquino and Christine Nafula. Israel based Esse Akida, has also been included in the team.

The Starlets will face off with Ghana on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani starting 4 pm in a buildup friendly match with another friendly against Mali also lined up.

Starlets Squad in Camp

Goalkeepers

Pauline Atieno, Monica Karambu, Maureen Shimuli, Annette Kundu

Defenders

Dorcas Shikobe, Elizabeth Ambogo, Wendy Achieng, Lilian Adera, Elizabeth Wambui, Vivian Nasaka, Maureen Kakhasa, Ruth Ingosi

Midfielders

Cynthia Shilwatso, Corazone Aquino, Sheryl Angachi, Neddy Atieno, Mary Kinuthia, Cheris Avilia, Christine Nafula, Mercy Achieng, Mwanalima Adams

Forwards

Terry Engesha, Phoebe Oketch, Janet Moraa, Esse Akida

CRIMINAL GROUP OR A MOVEMENT?

Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i yesterday outlawed the new Opposition  outfit 
National Resistance Movement as a criminal group through a gazette notice.The notice came out barely an hour after the National Super Alliance (NASA) swore in the coalition’s principal Raila Odinga as the 'People's President'. In the gazette notice dated January 30, Matiang’i said he was exercising his powers as per Section 22 Prevention of Organized Crimes Act, 2010.
Through this gazette notice, the authorities now have the powers to arrest and prosecute all members allied to or belong to National Resistance Movement according to the law. The Prevention of Organized Crimes Act  of provides for a fine of Sh500,000 or a jail term of 10 years or both for such individuals.
In 2010, the Interior ministry outlawed some 33 criminal gangs which included terror group Al Shabaab. Others were 42 Brothers, Jeshi la Embakasi and  Jeshi la Mzee. According to Section 22 on Prevention of Organized Crimes, an organized criminal group means a structured group of three or more persons existing for a period of time and acting in concert with the aim of committing one or more serious crimes.The Act described a structured group as that one which does not have defined roles for its members. Serious crimes An organized criminal group, according to the Act, is also one that commits one or more serious crimes. The Act also outlaws administering of oaths where a person who is present and consents to administering of any oath or engagement in the nature of an oath purporting to bind the person who takes it, belongs to an organized criminal group or engage in an organized criminal activity.

VICTORY AND A SLAP ON THE FACE

The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws. Petitioners Mercy Mola who is a university student and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77 % voter turnout was recorded. Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the order while the other MP's like Teso South MP waits the verdict today.

The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). ALSO READ: NASA releases figures from 'IEBC servers', insists Raila won vote The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws. Petitioners Mercy Mola and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Mola is a university student. Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77.1 per cent voter turnout was recorded. Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the order Meanwhile, Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse will know his fate today as the court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging his election
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp

The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). ALSO READ: NASA releases figures from 'IEBC servers', insists Raila won vote The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws. Petitioners Mercy Mola and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Mola is a university student. Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77.1 per cent voter turnout was recorded. Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the order Meanwhile, Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse will know his fate today as the court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging his election
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp

The High Court in Busia yesterday upheld the election of Budalang’i MP Raphael Wanjala. Judge Kiarie Waweru in his ruling said the petitioner did not prove allegations levelled against Mr Wanjala and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). ALSO READ: NASA releases figures from 'IEBC servers', insists Raila won vote The court ruled that election was conducted in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws. Petitioners Mercy Mola and John Ndagwa were slapped with Sh6 million to be paid to electoral commission and Wanjala. Mola is a university student. Justice Waweru said the allegations that violence prior and during the election affected voter turnout were baseless since 77.1 per cent voter turnout was recorded. Wanjala hailed the verdict and asked the petitioners to comply by the order Meanwhile, Teso South MP Geoffrey Omuse will know his fate today as the court is set to deliver judgment on the petition challenging his election
Read more at: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001267880/high-court-upholds-election-of-budalang-i-mp