Kenya: Ugandan Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat ‘Stabbed to Death’ in Kenya

[ad_1] Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat has been found dead in Kenya, police said Sunday, with local media reporting he had been stabbed to death. The Kenyan-born Kiplagat, 34, had represented Uganda internationally in the 3,000m steeplechase, including at several Olympic Games and World Championships. His body was found in a car on Saturday night on the outskirts of the Rift Valley town of Eldoret, which is home to many athletes who train in the high-altitude area. "An investigation has been […]

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Rwanda: Singida Complete Comeback Victory Over APR FC

[ad_1] APR FC were off to a disastrous debut to the Mapinduzi Cup as Rwandan striker Meddie Kagere and his Singida Big Stars came from a goal down to hand the Rwandan champions a 3-1 loss in their opening match of the competition which is underway in Zanzibar. Thierry Froger's side opened the scoring after just two minutes thanks to a fine free kick from star striker Victor Mbaoma before Singida equalized from the spot in additional time of the […]

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Rwanda: Former NBA Coach Joins Trakh at APR

[ad_1] Rwandan basketball powerhouse APR have secured the services of American tactician Bill Bayno as new assistant coach to head coach Mazen Trakh, Times Sport has learnt. Bayno, who previously served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), will provide technical backup to Trakh during APR's forthcoming major competitions including the 2024 Rwanda Basketball League and Basketball Africa League (BAL). The 61-year-old also served as head coach of Loyola Marymount University from 2008 […]

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Kenya: Eldoret Athlete Edward Kiplangat Found Murdered on New Year’s Eve

[ad_1] Eldoret — An athlete has been discovered brutally murdered in Eldoret town, sending shockwaves through the community and the sports world at large. The victim, identified by police as Edward Kiplangat, also known as Benjamin, hails from Elgeyo Marakwet County. Kiplangat, a prominent long-distance runner with a specialization in the 3,000m steeplechase, had previously represented Uganda at the Rio Olympic Games in 2016. His lifeless body was discovered in a vehicle parked near Texas, close to Kimumu Secondary School, […]

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Rwanda: Six Rwandan Footballers Who Stood Out in 2023

[ad_1] It was a great year for Rwandan football during which a host of players had great outings at club and national team levels. Times Sport takes a look at six Rwandan footballers who were outstanding in 2023 as we usher in the new year. Emmanuel Imanishimwe The AS FAR Rabat left-back was by far Rwanda's standout player in 2023 after having a wonderful calendar year during which he played a total of 40 games for both club and country. […]

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Rwanda: Goalie Hakizimana Completes AS Kigali Move

[ad_1] AS Kigali have announced the signing of Rayon Sports goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana on an undisclosed deal. The young shot stopper has lost his starting berth to Blues' new signing Simon Tamale and he has been struggling for playing time since the Ugandan arrived at the club. The Citizens see Hakizimana as a perfect replacement for Yves Kimenyi who is out for the rest of the season through injury. "Thrilled to announce the signing of new goalkeeper Adolphe Hakizimana. Ready […]

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Kenya: Methu Crowned New King of Kenyan Chess After Scintillating Nine-Round Battle

[ad_1] Nairobi — Joseph Methu is the new national champion after edging a scintillating battle at the Kenya National Chess Championships at Charter Hall on Saturday. Methu was declared the new king of Kenyan chess after a maximum score through a nine-round competition that began on Wednesday. The new champion was elated after finally clinching a title that has eluded him for so many years. "I am so happy...I have fought many years to win the national championships but I […]

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Kenya: 2 Suspects Arrested Over Murder of Athlete Benjamin Kiplagat as Final Moments Captured on CCTV

[ad_1] Nairobi — Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of athlete Benjamin Kiplagat. According to police, the suspects were captured on CCTV in the Saturday night ordeal. A knife suspected of being used in the killing of the 34-year-old Kiplagat was found on one of the suspects, Moiben sub county police commander Stephen Okal said. The motive for the killing appears to have been robbery, he said, because money and a cell phone had been taken from Kiplagat. […]

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Kenya: Chebet Closes Out 2023 on a High With World Record in Barcelona

[ad_1] Nairobi — Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet ended her year on a high when she set a world record for the women's 5km at the Cursa dels Nassos race in Barcelona yesterday evening. Chebet clocked 14:13 in first place, to smash the previous record of 14:19, held by Ethiopian Ejegayehu Taye as well as the women-only record of 14:29, set by another Ethiopian, Senbere Teferi in 2021. In second place was Taye, who clocked 14:21 as another Kenyan, […]

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