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Pastor Dorcas Gachagua intensifies her campaign for boy child’s welfare

Sofapaka sign Ugandan keeper

Sofapaka has parted ways with one Ugandan goalkeeper and then immediately signed his compatriot. Nairobi News understands that the...

December 30th, 2019
Former Football Kenya Federation CEO Robert Muthomi during a past press conference at the FKF Headquarters in Nairobi. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO

Muthomi: I’m not yet done with Kalekwa for ‘tainting’ my name

Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Chief Executive (CEO) Robert Muthomi has threatened to sue Kenyan Premier League (KPL) club Sofapaka...

October 22nd, 2019
Sofapaka's John Avire (left) in action and the club's president Elly Kalekwa. PHOTOS | NATION

Fresh twist to Avire’s transfer as Kalekwa demands his release by Egyptian club

John Avire is on the verge of rejoining Sofapaka after transfer talks with Egyptian club Tanta FC hit a snag. The Kenyan forward is at...

October 16th, 2019
Sofapaka's John Avire (left) in action and the club's president Elly Kalekwa. PHOTOS | NATION

Sofapaka boss Kalekwa demands Sh15 million from Egyptian club for Avire

Egyptian club Tanta FC have formally informed Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka of its willingness to negotiate a transfer for striker...

September 12th, 2019
Umar Kasumba of Sofapaka celebrates his goal against KCB during a SportPesa Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium Machakos on March 3, 2019. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT

Sponsor Betika rewards Sofapaka trio for exemplary season performance

Sofapaka trio of coach John Baraza, striker Umaru Kasumba and goalkeeper Justin Ndikumana have each been awarded Sh100,000 by club sponsors...

May 27th, 2019
Umar Kasumba of Sofapaka celebrates his goal against KCB during a SportPesa Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium Machakos on March 3, 2019. PHOTO | SILA KIPLAGAT

German club comes calling for Sofapaka striker Kasumba

Sofapaka striker Umar Kasumba is a wanted man, even as he prepares to leave the Kenyan Premier League team at the end of the...

May 23rd, 2019
Allan Wanga (left) of Kakamega Homeboyz and Sofapaka's Ugandan striker Umar Kasumba. PHOTOS | CHRIS OMOLLO and SILA KIPLAGAT

Wanga, Kasumba in fierce battle for league Golden Boot

Allan Wanga and Umar Kasumba have separately expressed confidence of outscoring each other in the race to win the 2018/2019 SportPesa...

May 8th, 2019
Sofapaka's Justin Ndikumana receives the Footballer of the Month Award for March 2019 from Maureen Kemunto of LG and SportPesa's Trizzah Akoth at Eastleigh High School in Nairobi on April 16, 2019. PHOTO | COURTESY

Sofapaka goalkeeper wins player of the month award

Sofapaka goalkeeper Justin Ndikumana has been voted the SportPesa/LG Player of the Month for the month of March, 2019. An impressive...

April 16th, 2019
Rwandan defender Soter Kayumba (right) tussles for the ball with Almaryami Khalid of Libya during the 2017 Cecafa Senior Challenge Cup at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO.

Rwandan defender Kayumba arrives at Leopards’ den

AFC Leopards have agreed on a deal in principle to sign Sofapaka defender Soter Kayumba on a short-term deal, Nairobi News...

March 20th, 2019
Eric Juma (right) of Kariobangi Sharks dribbles past Sofapaka's Dennis Odhiambo during the final of the Sportpesa Shields at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO

Former Kenyan champions Sofapaka in serious financial crisis

A cash crunch is sweeping through Sofapaka, Nairobi News can reveal, with players claiming more than 2 months in salary arrears. A...

February 3rd, 2019