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The podcast is about discussions based on topical sports issues in Kenya, reviewing and previewing local events and profiling local sportsmen and women.
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Manchester United wins their first silverware after more than half a decade; Messi wins another award and Omanyala sets another record as his brother seeks to set one in Tanzania. Catch a comprehensive and exciting sports analysis by Bernard Otieno, the veteran sports journalist. Enjoy!
A weekly podcast of all sports analysis, by veteran sports journalist, Bernard Otieno. Enjoy!
Manchester United's 3-1 win against Arsenal at Old Trafford capped EPL match day 6 with a total of 33 goals scored. There was however backlash over the use of VAR over some controversial calls in different games. We put into perspective what happened on match day 6.
Sports Journalist Robert Abong’o, Standard Group Entertainment Deputy Editor Vincent Kejitan, Social Media editor and sports guru Killiad Msafiri, Standard Group reporter Peter Theuri discuss the state of the English Premier League’s top sides.
Standard Group's Sports reporter Jonathan Komen and Sub Editor Rogers Eshitemi discuss the issue of Ferdinand Omanyala's visa troubles and why team Kenya could have done better in the World Athletics Championships 2022 held in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Kenya's arguably best volleyball setter, Jane Wacu quits national team. Elsewhere, FINA and IRL now ban transgender athletes, and another world sporting event us heading to Saudi Arabia.
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards to face financial crisis as sponsor backs out. Also, walkovers now threaten the integrity of Kenyan Premier League.
In this week's Sports Drawer Podcast, drama in the last day of the English Premier League, and Ferdinand Omanyala wins again.
This week on Sports Drawer we look at the mandate of FKF Transition Committee. Mathare United relegation by the Transition Committee owing to dishonored matches, the just concluded Deaflympics and the English Premier League performance.
A train station in London is named after a Kenyan Paralympian, Anne Wafula Strike. Also, Kabras wins the Kenya Cup Rugby.
This week on the Sports Drawer we focus on the FIFA ban and the implications of war on sport worldwide...plus Rally of Sweden and more.
On this week's episode of the Sports Drawer, we take a look at the changes made in the World Rally championship cars, and the Africa Jnr tennis champion - Angela Okutoyi lands at the Australian open.
In this episode of the Sports Drawer Podcast, we review AFCON group stages, first female referee to officiate in the prestigious tournament Africa Cup of Nations, the upcoming Soya Awards and the Kenyan Premier League fixtures.
In this episode of the Top Drawer, we look ahead to the year 2022 in sports, starting with the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations groups and players to keep an eye on during the tournament, which we dissect.
The Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament, the World Cup venues, and a look back at the VAR controversy in Arsenal vs Manchester City clash.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino claims that the majority of football's world leaders are in favour of a switch to a biennial World Cup. Those in support say it will generate more excitement and others believe it could be an overkill and too much for players. One of the biggest arguments is the extra $4.4bn in revenue that more tournaments would create.
Other topics: Impact of COVID-19 on EPL, Soya Awards nominees.
Athletics bigwigs, Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon and Peres Jepchirchir received State honours during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on 12/12/21. President Uhuru Kenyatta honoured Kipyegon and Jepchirchir with the Order of the Grand Warrior awards for their exemplary performances in athletics this season.
Water sports, ground sports and air sports came to a stand still due to COVID-19 pandemic. The restrictions were put in place for fear of super spreaders. Join us in this episode as we look at the impact caused by COVID-19 to the sports industry, measures and packages formed to keep the industry going.
After suffering back to back defeats to Mali, Kenya's national football team, Harambe Stars hopes of qualifying for 2022 World Cup are over. We discuss what next for Stars and does Kenya have football talent?
Football Kenya federation unveiled Engin Firat as the new Harambee Stars Head Coach for a two month period . We look at how viable a two month contract is in a world cup qualifying year and also pay tribute to Victor Wanyama who retired from international duty after 14 years.
The world football governing body - FIFA is conducting a feasibility study on the possibility of having a World Cup every two years. We take a look at how that will impact football in the world. We also give our views on the winners of FKF-PL awards.
Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Kisumu hosted the Madaraka Day celebration; does it deserve to be called an international stadium? We also pay tribute to the former Kenya 7s Head Coach, Benjamin Ayimba. Two Gor Mahia players have been fined by CAF for assaulting a referee during Confederation Cup against NAPSA. Rodgers Eshitemi of The Standard, Robinson Okenye and Moses Wakhisi of KTN News give their opinions.
Football Kenya Federation Premier League may be forced to use only four venues to ensure completion of the league due to lack of facilities. At the same time, the number of athletes suffering from injuries from road accidents continues to increase due to lack of better training facilities. Rodgers Eshitemi of The Standard, Charles Otieno of Nairobian, Robinson Okenye and Moses Wakhisi of KTN News have put this into perspective.
Recently KCSE results were released and we found out that footballers performed poorly as compared to other students who are talented in different sports fields like rugby and hockey who on many occasions do well academically. We seek to find out why in general footballers perform poorly in academics as compared to other students who are equally gifted in other sports. Rodgers Eshitemi of The Standard, Charles Otieno of Nairobian, Robinson Okenye and Moses Wakhisi of KTN News have put this into perspective.