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OJUANG: Everything to fight for as Red Devils host Liverpool
The dust settled after last weekend’s league showdowns when the Gunners redeemed themselves from their seemingly self-inflicted malaise by...
MAUGHFLING: Getting the score is easy these days
Despite what many in East Africa may think, Arsenal against Manchester United isn’t the fixture it once was....
MAUGHFLING: Football goes into overdrive as supporters spoilt for choice
Every two years, at the end of January football fans are spoilt for choice. In the weekend just gone, we had “Super Sunday” in which North London...
OJUANG: Weekend’s matches could be premier league’s turning point
This weekend may be the fulcrum upon which the English Premier League turns this season. So far, the top teams have been too close to each other...
MAUGHFLING: Return of Scholes, Henry not necessarily a negative thing
Two early moves during the recently opened transfer window have caused a great stir. ...
OJUANG: Teams bring back ‘old legs’
The FA cup fixtures took up the last weekend while the league fixtures took a backseat. ...
MAUGHFLING: Can Harry Redknapp’s Spurs continue their charge forward?
Nearly every one of the leading teams has wobbled over the holiday period, some more than others....
MAUGHFLING: Half-time scorecard for EPL
It’s half-time in the Premiership season, with teams having now having played as many games as they still have to come....
NYENDE: Is Tiger out of the Woods?
"I’ll be back”. That is one of my favourite movie quotes, uttered by action hero figure Arnold Schwarzenegger in the science fiction film...
NYENDE: We need concrete plan of action
So President Mwai Kibaki has challenged local sports federations to bid for and host international championships in the country....
NYENDE: Kenya should build on success of Safari Sevens
Everybody, well, at least those who pride themselves in loving Kenyan rugby, have commented on Safaricom Safari Sevens...
NYENDE: The bad and the ugly of Kenya’s sports journalists
Sometimes it is tough being a sports journalist. ...
NYENDE: Minnows stood up to be counted
As a sports journalist – you know, objectivity and professionalism – I should not openly reveal the teams I support. But I must confess I adore the...
MAUGHFLING: Money is not necessarily everything in the world of football
In a recent talkshow, world famous leadership expert Robin Sharma said there’s no point being the richest person in the cemetery. ...
MAUGHFLING: Home advantage nearly always pays for teams
Now that the international tournament qualifiers are over, Premiership teams can get back to the serous business of winning points. ...
NYENDE: Kenya’s history of preparing for tourneys shows we never learn
In a recent article in this newspaper, Cecafa secretary general Nicholas Musonye dismissed Kenya’s valiant effort...
NYENDE: Step up Oliech, give us something to celebrate about
When it comes to a high-stakes all-or-nothing meeting, outcomes are many times influenced ...
MAUGHFLING: Players risk crowd anger in moves
Peter Crouch’s wife Abbey Clancy is not a happy woman. ...
No player is bigger than their club
Some sports are for the individual. Singles tennis gets a much higher profile (and the prize money is greater) than doubles. ...
Kenya a bestseller in the most storied race: the marathon
From the time G. Grigorou won the first marathon, the Greek Marathon Trials on February 15, 1896, in a time of 3 hours and 45 minutes, man has...
Time may be up for football’s ‘daft trader’
The latest bank worker accused of losing his employer billions of dollars cut a lonely ...
It’s time for rugby to write history at the Nyayo Stadium
Nyayo National Stadium is no doubt an iconic feature in Kenyan sports...
Premiership starts the battle of Europe
We are well into the European season for those clubs lucky enough to have qualified...
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