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Leo Messi wins his seventh Balloon D’or

by Augus - November 30, 2021November 30, 2021

Download Lionel Messi was yesterday named the winner of prestigious Ballon D'or beating Robert Lewandoski of Bayen Munich and Jorgino of Chelsea. This was the seventh time Paris Saint German striker won the trophy. Messi helped his Argentina national team win copper America and to qualify for world cup. Since Messi left his former

Agnes Tirop laid to rest in Kapnyamisa village

by Nyanza Daily - October 23, 2021October 23, 2021

Slain Olympian athlete Agnes Tirop was laid to rest in Kapnyamisa village in Nandi County. Mourners at the event decried the many cases of gender based violence and urged the government to do more to protect women.

Police arrest killer of Kenyan athletic star Agnes Tirop

by Nyanza Daily - October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Agnes Tirop The prime suspect in the gruesome murder of 25-year-old world 5,000m record holder Agnes Tirop was arrested this morning in Changamwe while trying to escape to a neighbouring country. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), they have been trailing Ibrahim Rotich, who was in a relationship

Eliud Kipchoge successfully defends his Marathon title

by Nyanza Daily - August 8, 2021August 9, 2021

Eiud Kipchoge cemented his legacy as the Greatest of All Time by winning the Olympic men’s marathon with a commanding performance in Sapporo Tokyo Japan. The world record holder clocked 2 hours, 8 minutes, 38 seconds to win gold in the marathon coming one minute 20 seconds ahead of runner-up

Peres Chepchirchir & Bridgit Kosgey win Women’s Olympic Marathon

by Nyanza Daily - August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Peres Jepchirchir won the Olympic women's marathon in a last minute dash that saw her out do Brigid Kosgei who came in second making it a one two medal swipe for Kenya. Molly Seidel from the United States of America came in third. Jepchirchir clocked 2:27:20, 16 seconds ahead of

Eliud Kipchoge ready to defend Marathon Gold medal in Tokyo

by Nyanza Daily - August 7, 2021August 7, 2021

Gold Olympic medal holder Eliud Kipchoge is in Tokyo ready to defend his medal as the clock ticked down to the marathon scheduled for Sunday. Should he successfully defend his title, Kipchoge would be the 3rd runner to have achieved this, further cementing his place among the greatest of all times.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon wins 1,500 metres race in Tokyo

by Nyanza Daily - August 6, 2021August 6, 2021

What you didn’t know about Omanyala, Kenya’s fastest man

by Augus - August 3, 2021August 3, 2021

Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa the man who became the first Kenyan to compete in 100m semi-finals at the Olympics, was a rugby player. He was born on January 2, 1996 in Bungoma County. Although little is known about his primary school education, he qualified to join secondary school and was

Argentinians are the Champions of South America

by Augus - July 11, 2021July 15, 2021

Argentina have broken their long spell of not winning trophies after their historic triumph over Brazil. Argentina got their goal in the first half through Angel Dimaria. This was the first time Argentine captain Lionel messi won a tittle wit his national team this revives his hopes for ballion D'or win. Prior

Billy Gilmor single handedly pockets England

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by Augus - June 19, 2021June 19, 2021

Billy Chelsea and Scottish 20yrs old midfielder proved wrong his doubters after a wonderful display. Billy was named man of the match in his debut for scottland national team. The midfielder won player of the match award with Chelsea on his premier league and FA debut. Chelsea fans could not hide their joy