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Audio By VocalizeTusker full back Steve Omondi (center) in action during the Cecafa Kagame Cup in Kigali last week. [Tusker FC] Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup journey against Sudan’s Al Ahli Madani after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conduc …
Tusker to face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in CAF Confederation Cup qualifiersCitizen Digital
… icha Audio By Vocalize Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has urged patience following his side's early exit from the CECAFA Kagame Cup, insisting the tournament has fulfilled its primary objective of preparing the team for the upcoming FKF Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup …
Mette urges patience as Tusker exit CECAFA Kagame Cup winlessCitizen Digital
… ideal platform for the club's new and existing players to build chemistry following an active transfer window, while also helping the technical bench assess the squad ahead of the new campaign. “The tournament will help us prepare for both the league and the CAF Confederation Cup …
Tusker land in Kigali with Kagame Cup glory in mindCitizen Digital
… Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette believes only a stronger, deeper squad capable of matching Africa's top clubs will give the Brewers a realistic chance of making a deep run in the CAF Confederation Cup, with the preliminary round draw also like …
Tusker building squad to challenge Africa's best, says MetteThe Standard
… The Brewers head to Rwanda looking to build momentum before beginning their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, with coach Julien Mette viewing the competition as an important opportunity to measure his team against some of East and Central Africa's strongest clubs. …
Tusker target strong start as CECAFA Kagame Cup offers ideal CAF testCitizen Digital
… He is expected to inject pace, creativity and attacking flair into a Tusker side preparing to compete in the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup. …
Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers paceCitizen Digital
… He is expected to inject pace, creativity and attacking flair into a Tusker side preparing to compete in the FKF Premier League, CAF Confederation Cup and CECAFA Kagame Cup. …
Doumbia, Aboud Omar join Tukser as rebuilding gathers paceCitizen Digital
… In 2019, he guided the Dockers to their historic FKF Cup title before leading them to the CAF Confederation Cup, where they reached the final preliminary round before being eliminated by Guinea's Horoya AC. …
Ex-Tusker coach Okere appointed Bandari FC head coachCitizen Digital
… Having secured Kenya's slot in the CAF Confederation Cup after lifting the FKF Cup last season, Tusker head coach Julien Mette said the club has already begun strengthening the squad with management's backing with sights firmly set on league title after placing fourth in 2025/26 …
Tusker stars told to 'sober up' and challenge for KPL title next seasonCitizen Digital
… Away from the awards, Tusker have already begun reshaping their squad ahead of next season and their return to the CAF Confederation Cup. …
Tusker FC set to honour top performers, squad overhaul to followTusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani, hosting the first leg between September 4 and 6 before traveling for the return match a week later. The FKF Cup winners will advance to the second preliminary round if they eliminate Al Ahli Madani, with a place in the group stage at stake.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudan's Al Ahli Madani, hosting the first leg between September 4 and 6 before traveling for the return match a week later. The FKF Cup winners will advance to the second preliminary round if they eliminate Al Ahli Madani, with a place in the group stage at stake.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has urged patience following his side's early exit from the CECAFA Kagame Cup after losing 2-0 to Rayon Sports, saying the tournament fulfilled its objective of preparing the team for the upcoming FKF Premier League and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns despite the disappointing results.
30 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 are competing in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, which begins Friday in Rwanda, as preparation for their return to continental football in the CAF Confederation Cup. Coach Julien Mette views the regional tournament as an opportunity to measure the team against East and Central African clubs before their first CAF Confederation Cup campaign since 1994.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Bandari FC have named former Tusker FC tactician Charles Okere as head coach, succeeding Bernard Mwalala. Okere was assistant coach at Tusker during their Football Kenya Premier League title wins in 2020/21 and 2023.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC have begun a squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season, signing Nigerian striker Victor Mbaoma from Remo Stars and extending contracts of midfielder Fabian Adikiny and forward Ian Simiyu, as the club aims to challenge for the domestic league title after finishing fourth in the 2025/26 campaign.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC will hold its annual Gala Awards on Thursday in Ruaraka to celebrate best performers from the 2025/26 season, following the club's FKF Cup win. The ceremony will precede a major squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season.
9 July 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 captain Charles Momanyi says determination will decide Sunday's FKF Cup final against Kenya Police FC, with the Brewers seeking to end their trophy drought and salvage an underwhelming season after finishing ninth in the FKF Premier League.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC forward Eric Kapaito believes the FKF Cup final in Kwale on Sunday offers a chance to end a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season positively after finishing ninth with 45 points. Kapaito has been instrumental in Tusker's cup run, scoring in the quarter-final victory over Ulinzi Stars.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia were crowned FKF Premier League champions for the 2025/26 season, securing their record 22nd league title and Kenya's most successful club record. The club clinched the championship with two matches to spare after arch-rivals AFC Leopards dropped crucial points.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says the team must improve their clinical finishing ahead of the FKF Cup final on 14 June, after the Brewers advanced by defeating KCB FC 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zamalek trails Algerian USM Alger 1-0 in the CAF Confederation Cup final second leg on Saturday. History shows that three teams have previously held solitary-goal first-leg leads in title deciders but all surrendered them in the return match.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →