Jacob Icia

Jacob Icia

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  • Determined Starlets off to Botswana, eyes on WAFCON ticket

    Determined Starlets off to Botswana, eyes on WAFCON ticket

    “We have trained more and we feel that we can, so we are ready to push. It is not a difficult match, neither is it a difficult one. It is very doable. We have told the players to have it in mind it is the players they be up against and not the crowd, as a way of dealing with the away match mentality...

  • Five-star Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles in Abidjan

    Five-star Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles in Abidjan

    In the 52nd, Omar floated a loose ball into the box, and Helton Monnaie almost scored into his own net as he attempted to clear, but hit the post. The ball bounced back to Olunga, whose shot also rattled the woodwork, returning to Johanna who agonizingly shot wide – and Seychelles survived yet again...

  • Harambee Stars won't underestimate Seychelles, says Akumu

    Harambee Stars won't underestimate Seychelles, says Akumu

    "We thank our fans who have supported us all through. We understand that when results are not good they are disappointed, but we guarantee them we will get three points in this. From the preparations we have had for this match, especially today (Sunday), we are really fired up," Akumu noted....

  • Alila: Good luck Harambee Stars, but...

    Alila: Good luck Harambee Stars, but...

    "The coach has limited options and seems to be over-relying on specific players even when they fail, match after another. The problem is that we don't see players graduating from the youth teams to the senior team. This has to be dealt with, if they turn around the fortunes of the team," he argued....

  • Stadium ban on Gor fans, Omalla and Co summoned over chaos in SEAL tie

    Stadium ban on Gor fans, Omalla and Co summoned over chaos in SEAL tie

    The sanctions come just a day after Sports Kenya slapped Gor with Sh. 2 million fine over the vandalism at the stadium during the match, and banned the Kenyan champions from using the facility until the fine is paid.The ban from Kasarani has had a direct impact on the club, forcing cancellation of t...

  • Excitement as Sakaja Super Cup is launched

    Excitement as Sakaja Super Cup is launched

    Teams have been pooled by Sub County from where the group winners will advance to the knock out stages meaning that teams from the same Sub Counties will not meet in the knock outs.Also in attendance were FKF deputy president Doris Petra, FKF CEO Barry Otieno Harambee starlets head coach Beldine Ode...

  • South Sudan stun blunt Harambee Stars in FIFA friendly

    South Sudan stun blunt Harambee Stars in FIFA friendly

    In what was his eighth match in charge of Harambee Stars, Engin Firat made a single change in the squad that started in the Qatar tie, introducing Brian Mandela to partner Joseph Stanley Okumu at the centre-back, in the absence of Johnstone Omurwa.Richard Odada was particularly impressive in the mid...

  • Mutuku reveals Noc-K’s 10-year plan towards Brisbane Olympics 2032

    Mutuku reveals Noc-K’s 10-year plan towards Brisbane Olympics 2032

    “We are also investing on the areas we have a big potential to shine in, such as sprints, fencing and 10,000m men. Some like fencing we have to heavily fund the special cases of the athletes like Alexandra Ndolo, the first Kenyan set to compete in fencing at the 2024 Olympic Games. She will definite...

  • KCB's Munala plots DCI fall after sinking Nairobi Prisons

    KCB's Munala plots DCI fall after sinking Nairobi Prisons

    “We are still not a hundred percent bearing in mind we have not played competitively for a long time. We take the win, but we are going back to the drawing board to strategize and prepare for the remaining fixtures,” noted Munala.

  • Harambee Stars reschedule flight to Mauritius

    Harambee Stars reschedule flight to Mauritius

    "The change of itinerary also means that Kenya will now play two matches instead of the planned three due to FIFA regulations on player rest days between matches," said Otieno.