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Aboud Omar

Also known as: Abud Omar

2026-05-062026-07-30

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Head coach Julien Mette made six changes to the side that lost to Sudan’s Al-Hilal, retaining only Brandon Obiero, Abud Omar, Chrispine Erambo, Fabian Adikiny, Stephen Etyang and Victor Mbaoma in the starting XI.

    Tusker exit Kagame Cup after defeat to Rayon Sports
  3. Citizen Digital

    andan club level on three points with Al Hilal at the top of the group. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Tusker captain Abud Omar

    Kagame Cup: Tusker seek win against hosts Rayon Sports
  4. Citizen Digital

    "We have everybody here, and the team will be captained by Aboud Omar, who joined us from Kenya Police after returning home following a decade of playing both abroad and locally.

    Tusker land in Kigali with Kagame Cup glory in mind
  5. Citizen Digital

    The Brewers have already recruited Aboud Omar, Nigerian striker Chukwuemeka Mbaoma and Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia, with more arrivals expected.

    Tusker building squad to challenge Africa's best, says Mette
  6. Citizen Digital

    Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers pace By Festus Lango July 17, 2026 02:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars defender Abud Omar train at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi on S

    Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers pace
  7. Citizen Digital

    Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers pace By Festus Lango July 17, 2026 02:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Stars defender Abud Omar train at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi on S

    Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers pace
  8. June 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    From Ian Simiyu’s match-winning heroics in the final to Aboud Omar’s consistency in defence, Amza Mubarak’s goal-scoring exploits and Elvis Ochoro’s brilliance between the posts, the tournament’s top performers were recognised after months of standout displays across the competit

    The rise and rise of Ian Simiyu, Tusker’s golden boy behind Cup success
  10. Citizen Digital

    Simuyu opened the scoring in the 24th minute before Kenya Police responded three minutes later through defender Abud Omar, who converted a free kick after a foul on Yves Koutoua near the edge of the box.

    From mid-table uncertainty to cup glory: How Mette revived Tusker FC
  11. Citizen Digital

    Striker Ian Simiyu opened the scoring for Tusker before Abud Omar restored parity for Kenya Police just two minutes later with a well-taken free-kick.

    Tusker dethrone Kenya Police to win 2026 FKF Cup in Kwale
  12. Citizen Digital

    Sports CS Salim Mvurya and Harambee Stars captain Aboud Omar confer during the 2024 African Nations Championship CHAN press conference in preparation for the event at Stadion hotel Kasarani on July 10, 2025.

    AFCON 2027: Former CHAN Head of Media Operations Elias Makori quits in protest

Yesterday

  1. Tusker knocked out of Kagame Cup after Rayon Sports loss

    Kenyan side Tusker FC lost 1-0 to Rayon Sports of Rwanda in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, marking their second consecutive defeat in Group C and eliminating them from the knockout stages.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Tusker face Rayon Sports in Kagame Cup Group C fixture

    Kenyan side Tusker seek their first points at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after a 2-0 opening loss to Al Hilal, facing hosts Rayon Sports in Group C on Wednesday in Kigali.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 July

  1. Tusker FC arrives in Kigali for CECAFA Kagame Cup

    FKF Cup champions Tusker FC have landed in Kigali for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup (July 24–August 7), where they will compete among 12 clubs as preparation for continental competition next season. The Brewers were invited to replace withdrawn Sudanese side Al Merriekh.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Tusker strengthening squad for CAF Confederation Cup campaign

    Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the club is building a stronger, deeper squad to compete with Africa's elite in the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that quality recruitment and a favourable preliminary-round draw will be key to their continental ambitions.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. Tusker FC signs Ivorian winger Doumbia ahead 2026/27 season

    Tusker FC have signed 25-year-old Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia from Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Orobah. Doumbia brings experience from Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel, and represented Ivory Coast at Under-20, Under-23 and senior levels, including at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tusker FC signs Ivorian winger Doumbia from Saudi Arabia

    KF Cup champions Tusker FC have signed 25-year-old Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia from Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Orobah. Doumbia, who has played in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel, is expected to add pace and creativity to Tusker's attack as the club prepares for the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Ian Simiyu scores twice as Tusker wins FKF Cup

    Tusker FC won the 2026 FKF Cup, defeating Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the final at Kwale Stadium on June 14, with forward Ian Simiyu scoring both goals. The victory secured Tusker their first domestic cup title since 2016, a KSh3 million prize, and a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Julien Mette guides Tusker FC to FKF Cup final victory

    Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette led the club to a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC in the FKF Cup final on June 14, securing KSh3 million in prize money and qualification for next season's CAF Confederation Cup. Mette's turnaround came just four months after his arrival in February, when Tusker were languishing in 10th place after losing eight of their first 20 league matches.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tusker FC wins 2026 FKF Cup, defeating Kenya Police 2-1

    Tusker FC claimed the 2026 FKF Cup after a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police at Kwale Stadium, with striker Ian Simiyu scoring twice. The win marked Tusker's first domestic cup title since 2016.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Former CHAN media chief Elias Makori quits AFCON 2027

    Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Kenya Police coach confident of FKF Cup title win prospects

    Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti expressed strong belief that his side can win the FKF Cup, which they last won in 2024, after defeating Shabana FC 1-0 to advance to the semi-final against Bandari FC.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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