Gibbs rescues a point for the Gunners in a 1-1 crunch against Tottenham. Photo: Independent.co.uk

Arsenal’s super substitute Kierian Gibbs scored a decisive goal three minutes after coming in to cancel out Harry Kane’s first half lead in the London derby encounter that ended in a 1-1 stalemate to the chagrin of Totteham on November 8.

The results means that Tottenham moved to fifth on the log with 21 points while Arsenal lie second with 26 points behind league leaders Man City on goal difference.

Elsewhere, Juergen Klopp suffered his first defeat as the new Liverpool boss after his side was beaten 2-1 by eighth place Crystal Palace at Anfield.

Yannick Bolasie opened the scoring for the visiting team but Philippe Coutinho’s 42nd-minute equalizer put the Reds back on course. Scott Dann scored the winner with eight minutes to full time to sinkLiverpool to tenth on the log, to put a halt their unbeaten run in 12 games in all competitions.

There was sigh of relief for Louis Van Gaal after his charges secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over West Brom on November 7 to extend their four match unbeaten run in Premier League.

Jesse Lingaard scored his maiden goal for the Red Devils but it was Juan Mata who converted a spot kick late in the second half to cushion United’s win.

United are currently fourth on the log with 24 points. One point shy of third placed Leicester City.

Manchester City was forced to share the spoils after being denied easy maximum pints by Aston Villa who held the league leaders at a dour goal-less stalemate.

Sterling and De Bruyne failed to capitalize on convincing chances to extend their lead on the log as it was mixed fortune for Remi Garde who earned a point in his first match at Villa Park as the new manager.

FULL WEEKEND RESULTS EPL

Saturday November 7
Bournemouth 0-1 Newcastle
Man United 2-0 West Brom
Sunderland 0-1 Southampton
West Ham 1-1 Everton
Stoke 1-0 Chelsea

Sunday November 8
Aston Villa 0-0 Man City
Arsenal 1-1 Tottenham
Liverpool 1-2 Crystal Palace

TP Mazember are the Champions for the fifth time. Photo: BBC

TP Mazembe clinched their fifth CAF Champions League crown after mauling USM Alger 2-0 in a thrilling final match on November 8 staged at the Stade TP Mazembe, DRC.

After a 2-1 first leg win and a 4-1 aggregate triumph, TP Mazembe secured a place the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup in Japan.

The win was inspired by goals by Tanzanian Mbwana Samatta and Ivory Coast’s Roger Assale to the delight of their home fans in Lubumbashi.

Mbwana Samatta converted from the spot in the 75th minute after a foul was committed in the forbidden area to break the dead lock.
Rodger Assale scored the insurance goal four minutes into the stoppage time to give the Democratic Republic of Congo a deserved triumph over Alger.

After missing the title in the two previous season, it was sigh of relief for French coach Patrice Carteron who earned his first CAF title in front of 18,000 home fans.

The DR Congo side now equaled Zamalek’s Champions League record of five titles which is three behind eight-time champions Al Ahly of Egypt.

Mazembe will now represent Africa in Japan’s Club World Cup, where European champions Barcelona and Argentina’s River Plate also compete, in December.

Children Officers from Nairobi’s Mathare Area have raised an alarm over a suspected human trafficking syndicate responsible for the high disappearance of children in the area.

Maurice Ong’onge a volunteer children’s officer says the number of children who have gone missing without a trace has sharply risen in the past two months.

Speaking to Ghetto Radio News, Ong’onge says they suspect a radicalisation syndicate to be responsible for the disappearance.

He says they have however reported the matter to the police and investigations have already been launched.

CLARET ADHIAMBO

Manyatta MP’s bodyguard John Muchiri shot dead three suspected gangsters and found a pistol on Sunday night in Umoja Innercore.

Moses Mugo was on his way home when he was confronted by a gang of four men on a motorcycle at around 11pm.

The gang ordered him to surrender his mobile phone and cash upon which Mugo drew his pistol and shot at them, killing three as one escaped, leaving the motorcycle behind.

The motorcycle the gang was using, registration number KMDG 755V, was taken to the Buruburu Police Station.

The three bodies were taken to the City Mortuary.

KCPE Candidates from St. Bakhita Primary School in Mukuru Slums on Wednesday benefited from a motivational mentorship workshop courtesy of of Airtel.

The more than 100 candidates were motivated by Airtel Employees at their offices on how to do well in the Kenya Certificate of Primary School examinations set to start next week.

The program was organized as part of Airtel’s employee voluntarism initiative, for employees to mentor and inspire the young students to make good choices in their education, career paths and professions.

Speaking at the event, Airtel Kenya CEO Adil El Youssefi emphasized on the importance of engaging, inspiring and challenging young students in order to instil hope and positive thinking that could motivate them to learn continuously and work for a better life.

“Airtel Kenya is a believer in the power of potential of every person, we believing in empowering people to create opportunities, dream big and make decisions that will help them live well. For over a year now, we have greatly invested in these students with the aim of unleashing their potential.

Airtel has also announced that it will support the Standard 8 students with lunch and morning tea during the entire examination period which will give them the energy they require for the three day, enabling them to concentrate fully on their exams and achieve better grades.

Roseline Akinyi Mito St Bakhita Primary School, says the mentorship program which started in October has seen the slum children’s self esteem and academic performance rise.

“These are children who come from homes of domestic violence, abusive realitives and even alcoholic fathers. When i first came here, they would not even hold their heads high while speaking. This was purely lack of self esteem

Akinyi says many children have changed their attitudes and bahaviours since the mentorship session with Airtel on Wednesday.

CLARET ADHIAMBO

A section of Gor Mahia Football Club fans have threatened to withdraw their support for the club following their ‘unruly’ behaviour on Saturday at the burial ceremony of actor Bon Okello.

The fans say the Saturday act where some Gor Mahia fans took over the burial of Bokello who was and ardent fan of the team was uncalled for and showed lack of disrespect to the deceased and his family.

“I am over and done with Gor Mahia. Bokello’s family did not deserve this kind of treatment at all, i think this is why Gor Mahia is not getting any sponsorship partners” said one supporter.

But while some people were angry, others justified the actions of the Kisumu fans saying it was the right and best send off that could be given to the actor.

“I think it was fairly right for them……hata mazishi ya Mungiki inakuwanga hivyo!! They burry their members vile wanataka and they put regallias and ‘mbaki’ in the grave. Do we make it a topic? They loved their own n felt they r not recognised so they did what was right to them,” said one on Facebook.

“Its Gor fans who alerted even royal media of his death,he has been a supporter of Kogalo,n had to b burried like a Gor fan,we don’t regret,I know u wanted to listen to politicians which fans refused,provided the church n the family were present we don’t care about your views,after all you have never supported us but we have won 3 trophies so far this season,unbeaten in league n on course to win the 4th trophy,’ said another.

Gospel Singer Betty Bayo is reported to have been hosted to a warm baby shower in the United States.

The Singer who is on a tour at the United States is expecting her second child from her estranged husband Victor Kanyari.

A poster seen by Ghetto Radio entertainment revealed that the baby shower was held yesterday at the Well Of Worship Center In The United States.

Betty Bayo has been in the US for two months now since September 18th.

This will be her second baby with her estranged husband Kanyari

Kenya’s Harambee Stars and neighboring Uganda Cranes will renew the bitter rivalry in Group B of the upcoming 2015 Cecafa Senior Challenge that kicks off on November 21 in Ethiopia.

The current champions will be keen to avenge the 2-1 loss to the Cranes in the finals played at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole on December 8, 2012.

Kenya faces a mountain task in their duty in Ethiopia as they have landed in group B which also features the Ugandans. Brurundi and Djibouti are also contenders in the same group.

Ethiopia, who are the hosts, are in group A together with Zambia who are taking part in then competition for the second time in a trot after finishing third in the 2013 edition. Tanzania and Somalia are also in the same group.

Group C will feature a ‘Sudanese derby’ whereby 2013 finalists Sudan take on South Sudan. Rwanda is also in the group and will be looking to win their second Senior Challenge title while Zanzibar, also in the group will target to better the third place finish they managed in 2012.

The coach Bobby Williamson charges who set camp this week in preparation for their next international duty against Cape Verde in their 2018 World Cup second round first leg qualifiers on November 14 at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.

Group A: Ethiopia, Zambia, Tanzania, Somalia
Group B: Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Djibouti
Group C: Sudan, Rwanda, South Sudan, Zanzibar.

Lupita Nyong’o’s black mini-skirt was so short she flashed her panties while exiting her car in Manhattan Thursday evening.

The 32-year-old Oscar winner – wearing sunglasses at night – paired her mini with a patterned top beneath a navy blazer and high-heeled booties.

It was the first time the Non-Stop actress emerged since she was rumoured to be an ‘ice princess’ alienating her Eclipsed castmates behind the scenes with diva antics.

Earlier on Thursday, Lupita shared a first day of rehearsal TBT of the cast with an inspirational Bruce Lee quote describing how ‘love is like a friendship caught on fire.’

Nyong’o plays the unnamed fourth wife of a Liberian warlord in the Broadway-bound drama, but an insider claimed to MailOnline that she won’t speak to anyone unless onstage and declined all of her cast’s lunch invitations.

The source also said Saycon Sengbloh – who played Helena – ‘was so fed up with the backstage tension,’ she left the show on Monday and was replaced by Stacey Sargeant.

Kenyan Javelin World Champion Julius Yego is on the brink of being named in the 2015 IAAF World Athlete of the Year award after being among the athletes who have earned the most votes in the throws category in the first round of voting, IAAF reports.

Yego, who is enjoying imperious form, set a record of 92.72m during the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing to become the third best throwing of all time.

Polish hummer thrower Anita Wlodarczyk, has also amassed most votes after winning all her 11 competitions and set the record of being first woman to throw beyond 80 metres, when she managed 81.08m in Cetniewo in August. She was also a winner at IAAF championships in China.

According to IAAF, in October the world body was asked to select nine men and nine women from each of the following categories: sprints, hurdles, middle and long distance, road running, race walking, jumps, throws, combined events and multi-terrain.

The longlist will comprise the top-voted athletes in each category.The candidates from the other categories in the world athlete of the year voting will be announced over the coming days.

Three men and three women finalist will then be named after a selection by a 10-man international expert panel which will announce the names on November 17 and 18.

From those finalists, the Council of the International Athletics Foundation (IAF) will select the male and female World Athletes of the Year.

Machakos County Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua and his Deputy Bernard Kiala’s war took an ugly turn when the two men decided to trade sex accusations with each other.

Mutua fired the first salvo at Kiala accusing him demanding sexual favours from innocent, struggling girls.

According to Mutua, the situation has made it very hard for the two to work together, the SDE reported

“Mimi nimeshindwa kabisa kufanya kazi na mtu ambaye najua anaiba. Mtu ambaye najua anaitisha wasichana watoe suruali ndio wapate kazi,” SDE quoted Mutua.

A priest collapsed during mass in Naivasha on Sunday and later died.

Father Patrick Kuria of DCK Catholic Church in Moi South Lake Road died at Finlay Hospital.

“We were with the priest on Saturday during a harambee with our bishop and he was in high spirits. He did not complain of any ailment,” Sister Florence Muia, the director of Upendo Village said.

“We are still in shock, trying to come to terms with the death of the priest who was at his prime,”

The body was taken to War Memorial Hospital Mortuary in Nakuru.

THE STAR

SportPesa Chief Marketer, Kester Muhanji (left), City Stars forward Jimmy Bagaye (center) and LG Director of Communication Maureen Kemunto. PHOTO/SJAK

Nairobi City Stars forward Jimmy Bagaye is the Sports Journalist Association of Kenya (SJAK)/ SportPesa Player of the Month for October.

The Ugandan import was pivotal in powering City Stars into next year’s top flight by scoring crucial goals against KCB and Ushuru to spare his side the axe from the KPL.

Bageya, who was in his element this season, rejoined the Kawangware based outfit from FKF-PL side Nakumatt FC where he had terminated his contract.

Bageya beat Gor Mahia’s hot-wire striker Michael Olunga and Bandari’s David King’atua by a close margin with the panel having to settle for a tie breaker after Bageya and Olunga amassed 16 votes a piece while King’atua managed 10.

After a battling relegation three seasons in a trot, this was a maiden win for a City Stars player as Bageya emerged the winner with four votes against Olunga’s three to bag the monthly accolade which comprises of a personalized trophy, Sh50, 000 and a 42-inch LG Smart TV.

Other nominees who made the shortlist are City Stars’ Ebrimah and AFC Leopards midfielder Bernard Mang’oli.

With seven goals to his name and the second top scorer after Sanneh Ebrima with 11 goals for his club, Bageya was instrumental in helping City Stars finish the league on position 14th with 28 points.

Wycliffe Ojiambo.

The world third all-time try scorer Collins Injera will lead a 12-man squad of the Kenyan Rugby Sevens scheduled to represent the country on November 14-15 in the Africa Rugby Olympic Qualifier at the Barnard Stadium, Johannesburg.

While naming the full squad today (October 11) at the RFUEA, the Kenya Sevens head coach Benjamin Ayimba has considered an experienced squad bearing in mind that this is the first major test for him after being re-appointed back to the post.

According to Ayimba, the Kenyan team which has been training in high level altitude at the Nandi Hills is upbeat of qualifying for the Rio summer Olympics showpiece.

“We are well prepared. We had had smooth training and we are fired up. Getting to the Olympics will be a good show and we are looking forward to the qualifiers,” Ayimba said.

In his squad, Ayimba has retained KCB’s Andrew Amonde as the skipper while Mwamba flyer Injera will be his assistant during the two day knock-out event where the winner will qualify for the Olympics.

After an impressive showpiece at this year’s edition of the Safari Sevens in October, Frank Wanyama makes it to the squad.
Biko Adema of the Total Nondies and Billy Odhiambo of Strathmore Leos are also included while Eden Agero of Kenya Harlequins and winger Willy Ambaka also make cut to Ayimba’s list.

However, Jeff Oluoch of Homeboyz earns his maiden call up in the national squad as team while accompanied by team mates Augustine Lugonzo, Leonard Mugaisi and Oscar Ayodi.

Dennis Ombachi who started training with a shoulder injury picked up during the Japan leg of the World Rugby Sevens World Series last season has been passed fit enough to make the squad.

Conspicuously missing from the squad is Humphrey Khayange and Oscar Ouma who were not included in the 12-man shortlist.

On Khayange’s absence, Ayimba said, “Oscar Ouma did not show up for training and Kayange is not available. His leadership is very good. He has been a good mentor but for now he is not fit enough.”

Kenya will headline Pool A with the first fixture against Mauritius slated for Staurday. Madagascar and Senegal are also in the same pool.

Pool B features Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria and Uganda while Pool C comprises Tunisia, Morocco, Namibia and Botswana.

The squad
Andrew Amonde (Captain), Collins Injera (Vice Captain), Jeff Oluoch, Eden Agero, Willy Ambaka, Augustine Lugonzo, Oscar Ayodi, Dennis Ombachi, Leonard Mugaisi, Billy Odhiambo, Frank Wanyama, Biko Adema

Wycliffe Ojiambo

Police officers last night gunned down three Robbery suspects in Komarock area after they were found terrorizing passersby in the shopping centre.

Officers on patrol shot the three while responding to distress call from members of the public who fell victim to the gang.

A pistol, four rams of ammunition were recovered as well as a toy pistol and four mobile phones.

The motorcycle which they were using in the robbery incident was also impounded and taken to Kayole police station.

Lamine Diack suspended by IOC Photo: Getty Images

Former IAAF president Lamine Diack was on Tuesday (November 10) issued with a provisional suspension as a honorary member  of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) which also threatened to issue sanctions against athletes and coaches found to be doping, AFP reports.

Diack, who was arrested by French investigators, is the immediate former president IAAF is facing charges of corruption amid allegations of accepting bribes to cover up doping cases especially from Russia.

Diack 82, also handed his resignation as the president of the International Athletics Foundation which charitable branch of the IAAF, which he was the boss for 16 years before he was replaced by Lord Coe in August.

Last week, in a statement, French prosecutor said, “Diack is suspected of receiving money in exchange for deferring sanctions for several Russian athletes who were found guilty of doping in 2011, ahead of the Olympic Games.”

According to AFP, on Monday, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published a report which accused Russia for extensive doping.

On his suspension, IOC said in a statement, “The IOC’s Executive Board decided this afternoon (Tuesday) to confirm the proposal of the IOC Ethics Commission to provisionally suspend Mr. Lamine Diack, the former President of IAAF, from his honorary membership of the IOC,”

The IOC also asked the IAAF to “initiate disciplinary procedures against all athletes, coaches and officials who have participated in the Olympic Games and are accused of doping in the report of the (WADA) Independent Commission”.

“With its zero-tolerance policy against doping, following the conclusion of this procedure, the IOC will take all the necessary measures and sanctions with regard to the withdrawal and reallocation of medals and as the case may be exclusion of coaches and officials from future Olympic Games.”

Chelsea and West Ham players react to referee Jon Moss after Matic’s red card on October 25. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

The Football Association on Tuesday (November 10) issued Chelsea and West Ham United a fine of £50,000 (Sh7.7m) and £40,000 (Sh6.1m) correspondingly after both clubs admitted to misconduct charges during last month’s clash at Upton Park.

The latest move by the FA is punishment for both clubs after the two sides failed to control the players during Chelsea’s 2-1 loss to West Ham.

In the match that saw the Blues get five bookings, as midfielder Nemanja Matic was shown red and manager Jose Mourinho also sent off while West Ham players confronted referee Jon Moss after Matic’s tackle on Diafra Sakho.

The FA said in a statement, “Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing, West Ham United and Chelsea have been fined £40,000 and £50,000 respectively after both clubs admitted an FA misconduct charge,”

“The charge was for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the fixture between the two sides on October 24, 2015.

“Both clubs were also severely warned as to their future conduct.”

Jose Mourinho, was forced to watch the Blues match against Stoke from a the team’s hotel room following a one match stadium ban.  Stoke beat Chelsea 1-0 on Saturday.