Author: Wayne Lumbasi

Wayne Lumbasi Kenya, Zimbabwe and Georgia will take part in South Africa’s domestic Currie Cup tournament from April, offering an opportunity for a more regular competition ahead of next year’s Rugby World Cup. The three countries are in contention for a place at next year’s tournament in France and have been added to the participants in the […]

Wayne Lumbasi Edouard Mendy is a goalkeeper playing for Chelsea and Senegal national team. Born in France on March 1, 1992, he came from a simple family background where he was imparted some good quality education. His passion for football was identified by his parents who enrolled him at the Le Havre Academy when he was 13. […]

Wayne Lumbasi Sprinter Blessing Okagbare has been handed a 10-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following her expulsion from last year’s Tokyo Olympics over doping violations. The 2008 Beijing Olympics long jump silver medalist was handed five years for the presence and use of multiple prohibited substances and five years for her refusal to co-operate […]

Wayne Lumbasi Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo has revealed that he left Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab for their rivals Al Hilal because they did not allow him to go to the last Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 32-year-old, former Manchester United striker said he was so distraught over his non release for the continent’s flagship tournament. In late […]

Wayne Lumbasi Liverpool and Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, has reportedly asked Liverpool not to celebrate his Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) win publicly. In the special request, he also asked Liverpool not to make any reference of him and Senegal lifting the AFCON.  His decision was out of respect for teammate Mohamed Salah who lost in the finals. Mane believes […]

Wayne Lumbasi Former Kenya Lioness player Philadelphia Olando has been appointed head coach of United Arab Emirates (UAE) women’s rugby team. UAE is trying to grow the sport amongst ladies in the Western Asia country and believes Olando’s international reputation and experience will be an added advantage. In a statement, Emirates Rugby Federation, expressed happiness […]

Wayne Lumbasi A contentious second half penalty was enough to give Barcelona a 1-1 draw at home to Napoli in front of an almost sell-out home crowd. Napoli got the first goal of the tie in the 29th minute as Piotr Zielinski smashed an effort on the rebound into the roof of the net from […]