Kipchoge dethroned

Eliud Kipchoge recorded a personal worst at the 2020 London Marathon failing to retain his London Marathon tittle. Eliud Kipchoge was the competition's favourite after Kenenisa Bekele bowed out of the competition.  Eliud Kipchoge finished 8th. 

Kenya's Vincent Kipchumba finished second  behind Ethiopia's Shura Kitata. Two years ago Shure Kitata came second behind Eliud Kipchoge in Landon Marathon. Ethiopians dominated this year's London Marathon.

Phoyo courtesy : Eliud Kipchoge 

Brigid Kosgei wins 2020 London Marathon

Brigid Kosgei clocked 2.18.58 to win the 40th London Women's Marathon. A fellow Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich who is also a world champion finished third. Sarah Hall, a US citizen snatched the second place after passing Chepngetich some meters to the finish line. 

Celebrations erupted in Eldoret with Governor Jackson Mandagor leading the proud Kenyans in celebration the win. This is third time Kosgei is winning London Women's marathon. 

Later in the day Eliud Kipchoge will be defending his title. He is likely to face minimal opposition since his main competitor Kenenisa Bekele pulled out of the race due to calf injury. 

“It has been a tough preparation time, with lockdown, when I couldn’t have my NN team around me. I was in good shape but then I picked up a niggle in my left calf after two fast training sessions close together in the last weeks of preparation," Bekele said. 

Photo courtesy : Brigid Kosgei 

The Lion of Muthurwa: in the foot steps of Victor Wanyama

In this video Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama recounts what he went through to get to where he is now.







Source: Absa Bank

Uganda Cranes involved in an accident, 7 confirmed dead

              Scene of the accident


A bus carrying 2015 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup winners, Uganda Cranes was on 9th December involved in an accident at  Jami, Kamonkoli in the Eastern district of Budaka in Eastern Uganda.

According  to Uganda's New Vision, Five people were  confirmed dead and a number of Cranes players injured.

A tweet by the country's football association, FUFA, confirmed that the cranes were indeed involved in an accident but the players were not seriously injured

The cranes were on their way to Kampala from  Soroti where they had earlier met President Yoweri Museveni to show him the trophy  they had won. The 7 people who died were from the Passenger vehicle on which the bus rammed following a tire bust from the bus






The cranes present the trophy they won to President Yoweri Museveni ( Photo/ @saif_kasirye)

Emmanuel Adebayor shows support for hospitalised Patricia Nabakooza of Ghetto Kids Uganda

Patricia Nabakooz, the lone girl dancer in the Ghetto Kids Uganda dance crew has shown improvements since she was admitted to Case Clinic she and the late Alex Ssempijja were involved in a bicycle accident. Alex was pronounced dead on admission to Hospital. Patricia has been in hospital since the accident occured.

Eddy Kenzo, the Sitya Loss hit maker updated his facebook page thanking God for his power

Meanwhile Emmanuel Adebayor has also shown his support for Patricia and he wishes her quick recovery as well on his facebook page he had this message for Patricia

"after I heard about her accident, I could not sleep these past few days. I'm miles away but I had to show my support during this tough time. I suffered with her family and prayed with them. As I saw this video today, I was relieved. This is the type of things that makes me happy. Thank you to everyone who prayed with me. Let's keep praying for Patricia so she can get on her feet soon. Glory be to God!"

 

 

On a video also posted online,  Emmanuel Adebayor also wished Patricia quick recovery
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Patricia also thanked Emmanuel Adebayor through a video posted online

Of Emmanuel Adebayor and his ungrateful mother

Emmanuel Adebayor has been criticized not more than once on his family affairs but he has now come clear to give an insight into the whole issue. This is his story that he posted on his Facebook page 

Emmanuel Adebayor
 

SEA, I have kept these stories for a long time but I think today it is worth sharing some of them with you. It's true that family matters should be solved internally and not in public but I am doing this so that hopefully all families can learn from what happened in mine. Also keep in mind that none of this is about money. At the age of 17, with my first wages as a footballer, I built a house for my family and made sure they are safe.

 As you all know, I have received the trophy of African Player of the Year in 2008. I also brought my mother on stage with me to thank her for everything. In that same year, I brought her to London for various medical check ups. When my daughter was born, we contacted my mum to inform her but she immediately hung up the phone and didn't wanna know hear about it. Reading your recent comments, some people said my family and I should consult T.B Joshua. In 2013, I gave my mother money so she could consult him in Nigeria. She was supposed to stay for 1 week; but 2 days into her stay, I received a call saying she left. 

Apart from all that l also gave my mother a great amount of money to start a business of cookies and different items. Naturally, I allowed them to put my name and picture on them so they can sell more. What else can a son do in his power to support his family?
A couple years ago, I bought a house in East Lagon (Ghana) for $1.2 million. I found it normal to let my older sister, Yabo Adebayor stay in that house. I also allowed my half brother (Daniel) to stay in the same house. A few months later, I was on vacation and decided to go to that house. 

At my surprise, I saw many cars in the driveway. In fact, my sister decided to rent out the house without me knowing. She also kicked Daniel out of that house. Note that the house had about 15 rooms. When I called her and asked for explanation, she took about 30 minutes to abuse and insult me over the phone. I called my mother to explain the situation and she did the same as my sister. This same sister says I am ungrateful. Ask her about the car she is driving or anything she is selling today? My brother Kola Adebayor, has now been in Germany for 25 years. He travelled back home about 4 times, at my expense. I fully cover the cost of his children's education. When I was in Monaco, he came to me and asked for money to start a business.

Only God knows how much I gave him. Where is that business today? When our brother Peter passed away, I sent Kola a great amount of money so he could fly back home. He never showed up at the burial. And today that same brother (Kola) is telling people that I am involved in Peter's death. How? He is the same brother who went and told inaccurate stories about our family to "The Sun" in other to take some money. They also sent a letter to my Club when I was in Madrid so I could get fired. When I was in Monaco I thought it would be good to have a family of footballers. So I made sure my brother Rotimi gets into a football academy in France. Within a few months; out of 27 players, he stole 21 phones.

 I would not say any anything about my brother Peter Adebayor because he is not here today. May his soul rest in peace.
My sister Lucia Adebayor keeps telling people that my dad told me to bring her to Europe. But what would be the purpose to bring her to Europe ? Everyone is here for a reason. I was in Ghana when I received the news about my brother Peter being seriously ill. I drove the fastest I could to Togo in order to meet him and help. When I arrived, my mother said I could not see him and I should just give the money and she would solve everything.


 Only God knows how much I gave her that day. People are saying I didn't do anything to save my brother, Peter. Am I a fool to drive 2 hours to Togo for nothing? I organized a meeting in 2005 to solve our family issues. When I asked them about their opinion, they said I should build each family member a house and give each of them a monthly wage. Today I am still alive and they have already shared all my goods, just in case I die. For all these reasons, it took very long for me to set up my foundation in Africa. 


Every time I try to help the people in need, they had to question me and all of them thought it was a bad idea. If I am writing this, the main purpose is not to expose my family members. I just want other African families to learn from this. Thank you.

Best Mourinho quotes of the season

Responding to chants of 'Boring, boring Chelsea!' from Arsenal fans


"Boring I think is 10 years without a title. That's very boring. You support the club and you're waiting, waiting, waiting for so many years without a Premier League title, so that's very boring."


 On the modern obsession with possession

"I ask myself if in the future, when I am a granddad and I am at home with my grandsons, and maybe the future of football is a beautiful green grass carpet without goals. And in that beautiful grass pitch the team with more ball possession wins the game. Because everybody says, 'Oh, my team plays fantastically well, we had great ball possession.' Good. 'Oh, we build very well.' Good. It looks like the goals are not there ... Football started a few centuries ago and the objective was one, but now it looks like the objective is another one. For me, I am very simple in my analysis. Football is about putting the ball in the net of your opponent and stopping your opponent."


 Criticising Chelsea's supporters for the lack of atmosphere during a 2-1 home win over Queens Park Rangers

  "At this moment it's difficult to play at home because playing here is like playing in an empty stadium. When we scored was when I realised, 'Woah, the stadium is full. Good.'"

Highlights: Mayweather vs Pacquiao

Boring Chelsea? Drogba has this reply

After being critized by Arsenal funs as " Boring Chelsea," Drogba had this reply on his Instagram account. The blues drew with Arsenal 0-0 on Sunday and on Wednesday beat

Leicester City 3-1 to maintain their leading spree. The blues will be crowned BPL champions if they win their weekend game.

-Supersport

Floyd Mayweather afraid of Manny Pacquiao, plans to skip fight

By BBC 

Manny Pacquiao's trainer says he fears Floyd Mayweather might not turn up for Saturday's super-fight in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao and Mayweather are set to split upwards of £150m following their welterweight bout at the MGM Grand.



But Freddie Roach said of Mayweather: "I really am wondering if he's going to turn up on the night.
"I don't think any fighter is afraid, but I don't think he wanted this fight. He was forced into a fight he didn't want to take."
Roach added: "I just don't know why Floyd has gone quiet for this fight. His speech is very subdued.ayer. Press enter to return or tab to continue.

Mayweather v Pacquiao: Mike Tyson backs Pacquiao to win

Five-weight world champion Mayweather, 38, was unmoved by Roach's claims, stating: "I'll be there.
"I talked trash in the past but this fight sells itself, so I don't have to."
Roach said Mayweather's camp had also made a complaint about the protective cup that Pacquiao will use, citing that as further proof of Mayweather's fragile state of mind.


Roach said the Nevada Commission had inspected the cup at Pacquiao's training camp and approved it.
"It's the regular cup," said Roach, a seven-time trainer of the year who was in Oscar de la Hoya's corner when Mayweather beat him in 2007.
Mayweather's trainer, Floyd Sr, also went on the offensive at Wednesday's news conference.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao with their respective trainers, Floyd Sr and Freddie Roach 

"Manny Pacquiao ain't got it," he said. "He can't punch. It's going to be one-sided and Pacquiao is going to be put to sleep. Good night."

He also mocked Pacquiao and Roach in rhyme, including the line: "When Floyd breaks his jaw, he will take time to recoup. And when it's all finished, he'll be sucking on soup."



Six-weight world champion Pacquiao, 36, said he wanted the fight more than Mayweather and criticised the American - unbeaten in 47 bouts - for being money-focused.
"It's all business for him," said Pacquiao. "For me, it's about giving the fans who are paying all this money a great fight. They deserve that."

The Philippine legend added he was in good shape for the fight, which is the richest in history and also for the WBC, WBA and WBO titles.

"The feeling I had three years ago, 10 years ago, is back," he said. "I haven't felt like this in my last few fights, I feel different. I'm relaxed and confident."

Mayweather and Pacquiao face each other at the final news conference

Youngsters to fly Kenyan flag in Barcelona

The traveling contingent of 35 players to the Costa Daurada International tournament comprising under-11 and under-13 squads from Ujuzi Academy left the country yesterday for the annual event. The School of the Nation, and Samaj School pupils made up the party.

The preliminary matches are being played starting tomorrow and Saturday while the knockout will be on April 4.

School of the Nations team captain Rowan Millar (C) with team-mates Kobi Owusu ( R) and Elvis Njoroge

The finals are scheduled for April 5 at the Salon Stadium. The Kenyan head of delegation Paul Olungai was full of confidence ahead of the annual tournament.

 “We are very much ready for the tournament and the players, some of whom are getting their first experience playing internationally, are determined to do well and fly the country’s flag high,” said Olungai.

“There are two Costa Daurada Cups and both take place in Salou just an hour and a half from Barcelona, Spain’s second city, and capital of Catalunya. Barcelona is a modern, thriving city with a vibrant culture and we hope on top of doing well on the pitch the players are going to enjoy the trip,” he added.

Olungai revealed that the youngsters might even get the chance to watch the Barcelona team in action this weekend. Source: The Star