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Tears of a true champion: Beckham breaks down as he bids farewell to football and receives a standing ovation in front of Victoria and Harper in emotional match

A hugely emotional David Beckham wept as he left the pitch during his final game as a professional footballer

David Beckham left the pitch in tears as he completed the final home match of his 20-year career. A hugely emotional David Beckham wept as he left the pitch during his final game as a professional footballer Paris St-Germain’s game against Brest was briefly halted as Beckham, captain for the night, was substituted after 81 minutes, his team-mates More...

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Bandari hold AFC Leopards
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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Ulinzi salute AFC Leopards as Gor Mahia drop a point

AFC Leopards finally found their winning ways, ending a five-game dry spell in a virtuoso display that silenced soldiers Ulinzi FC in a Kenya Premier League (KPL) match at Mumias Sports Complex. In what appeared More...

Tusker FC
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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Chemelil brew champs Tusker as Sofapaka edge Muhoroni

Tusker lost their second match in a row, dampening their hopes of defending the Kenyan Premier League (KPL) title. The brewers went down 2-1 to a hard-fighting Chemelil Sugar at Nyayo Stadium one week after being More...

President Uhuru Kenyatta
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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President Uhuru Kenyatta calls for football management reforms

President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for streamlining the management of football, which is the most popular sport in Kenya. President Uhuru Kenyatta Addressing golfers during the Chairman’s Prize in Nyeri, More...

Gary Lineker
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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Why most retired footballers become television pundits

There are two popular career moves for retired football players these days. Gary Lineker While a few have opted to stay involved in the game by studying for coaching badges or serving in various administrative roles, More...

Young Africans players celebrate with their title Premier League trophy at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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Yanga retain bragging rights

Green and yellow colours were dominant from the early hours of Saturday and it went on to be the dominant colours on the pitch as Champions Young Africans somewhat exerted their vengeance with a 2-0 defeat to arch More...

AS Kigali
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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AS Kigali aim for revenge against APR

AS Kigali head coach, Andrew Gasambungo wants revenge over the defending champions APR when the two teams meet on Saturday in the semi-final first leg of the Peace Cup against Malaria at Kicukiro ground. APR beat More...

Gomez admits that winning the Rwanda league title with Rayon Sports is the best moment of his life. Saturday Sport; T. Kisambira.
On Saturday, May 18th, 2013
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Gomez cites hand of God in Rayon’s victory

French coach Didier Gomez da Rosa has said that guiding Rayon Sports to its first league title since 2004 was the greatest moment of his life. Gomez admits that winning the Rwanda league title with Rayon Sports More...

A section of fans line up to Friday to purchase tickets at Askari Monument roundabout in Dar es Salaam city centre for on Saturday’s Mainland Premier League’s derby pitting arch nemesis Simba and Yanga at the National Stadium. (Photo by Mohamed Mambo)
On Friday, May 17th, 2013
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Dar derby closes out season

Mainland Premier League comes to a thrilling climax on Saturday as champions Young Africans face-off with arch nemesis Simba at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. A section of fans line up to Friday to purchase More...

Gor’s Rama Salim, Innocent Mutiso and Dan Sserunkuma on Saturday at the City Stadium. PHOTOS: STAFFORD ONDEGO/STANDARD
On Friday, May 17th, 2013
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Goliath, David face-off in City as Gor take on bogey side Nairobi City Stars

Gor Mahia coach Zdravko Logarusic has expressed fears that City Stars are a real threat to his side as they face off this afternoon at City Stadium, Nairobi. Gor’s Rama Salim, Innocent Mutiso and Dan Sserunkuma More...