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The Standard
… Mbaoma missed an opportunity to restore parity, while captain Aboud Omar sent a free-kick narrowly wide as Tusker searched for a way back into the contest. …
Poor annoying football: Tusker coach Mette slams Singida Black Stars' style of play after 1-0 defeatCitizen Digital
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Tusker face uphill task in Tanzania after first-leg loss to SingidaCitizen Digital
… Captain Aboud Omar took both, but his first effort sailed over the crossbar, while the second narrowly missed the far-left post. …
Tusker go down fighting against Singida in NairobiThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterTheir defence will be under pressure to keep the visitors in check, while the forwards must take their chances to put the hosts in control of the tie.Mette is also counting on experienced players Abud Omar, John Otieno, Victor Mbaoma and Endinga to prov …
Tusker coach urges his players to play without fear against SingidaCitizen Digital
… Captain Abud Omar and Crispine Erambo missed Sunday’s league opener after returning from national-team assignments. …
Tusker eye Confed Cup group stage as Singida test loomsThe Standard
… The bigger concern is what the delay means for Kenyan clubs involved in continental competitions and the national team as the country prepares for major assignments.Tusker captain Abud Omar has described the latest development as frustrating, warning that players cannot maintain …
SPL postponement leaves Kenyan football in fresh crisisCitizen Digital
… Mette urged football lovers across the nation to rally behind the team, a sentiment strongly echoed by club captain Abud Omar, who emphasised the significance of home support. …
Mette urges Tusker focus for Al Ahli Madani clashThe Standard
… Captain Aboud Omar is among those carrying that responsibility. The defender has urged the team to remain united and ensure every player plays his part. …
Tusker chase history as Caf Confederation journey beginsCitizen Digital
… ration Cup By Brian Ngugi September 03, 2026 01:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Tusker head coach Juliet Mette, KBL Marketing and Innovation Director Mark Mugisha and Tusker Captain Aboud Omar …
Tusker set group-stage target in CAF Confederation CupCitizen Digital
… ie in wait By Brian Ngugi September 02, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Tusker head coach Juliet Mette, KBL Marketing and Innovation Director Mark Mugisha and Tusker Captain Aboud Omar …
Tusker ready for continental duty as Sudan's Al Ahli Madani lie in waitTusker FC lost 1-0 at home to Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie, with Congolese winger Jeancy Mboma scoring in the 52nd minute. Coach Julien Mette said Singida's style of play was "poor and annoying" but acknowledged that his side failed to convert their chances despite playing better football.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC lost 1-0 at home to Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie, with Congolese winger Jeancy Mboma scoring in the 52nd minute. Coach Julien Mette said Singida's style of play was "poor and annoying" but acknowledged that his side failed to convert their chances despite playing better football.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC lost 1–0 to Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at Nyayo National Stadium and must win the return leg in Dar es Salaam on Sunday to progress.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC fell 1–0 to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on October 18, with a second-half goal from substitute Jeancy Mboma Kinda. The Kenyan side must overturn the deficit in the second leg at Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium on Sunday to advance.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker coach Julien Mette has challenged his players to face Tanzania's Singida Black Stars without fear in a CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi today. Victory over the two-legged tie would take Tusker closer to the lucrative group stage, with the return leg scheduled for Tanzania next weekend.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC will play Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in a two-legged CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie, with the first leg at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers, fresh from a 2-0 Kenya Premier League win over Ulinzi Stars, aim for a convincing home victory to advance toward the group stage.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Murang'a High Court order halted the planned Saturday kick-off of the 2026-27 SportPesa Premier League, requiring that a promotion and relegation play-off between Mombasa United and Kariobangi Sharks be played first. The postponement has created additional costs for clubs and fans who had made travel plans and purchased tickets, and raises questions about rescheduling fixtures and the impact on Kenyan clubs in continental competitions.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the Brewers are ready to finish the job against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in their CAF Confederation Cup return leg at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. After a 2-2 draw in the first leg in Rwanda, Mette attributed the dropped lead to tactical naivety and poor game management by his young squad.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC faces Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup this weekend in Kigali, with coach Julien Mette targeting the group stage. The club returns to continental football four years after their last appearance in 2021/22, when they were eliminated by Zamalek in the second round.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC aim to reach the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, with coach Julien Mette citing financial and sporting benefits. The team faces Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in a preliminary match this weekend.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC will face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in the first preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup, with the first leg in Kigali on Saturday and the return leg in Nairobi on 12 September. The campaign marks the Brewers' return to African competition after four years, their last continental appearance in the 2021/22 season.
2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC defeated Gor Mahia 3-1 in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Francis Oduor, Engine Ikutwa, and Ian Simiyu. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's discipline and defensive performance, noting the victory provides a morale boost ahead of their league and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC's new Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma, signed on a one-year deal, aims to help the club win their first league title in four years after finishing ninth last season. Mbaoma arrives with a 25-goal record from the Nigerian Premier Football League.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →