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A section of fans have taken to social media to attack AFC Leopards after they lost 3-1 against Bidco United in an FKF Premier League match on Saturday.
Tusker youngster, Meja named January’s best
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Tusker FC’s fast-rising star Henry Atola Meja has been named January Kenya Premier League Player of the Month at an award ceremony held at the Brewers’ Ruaraka Grounds on Thursday morning.
The young striker, who scored four goals and set up one in January saw off competition from Wazito’s Kevin Kimani to bag the prestigious award that comes with a monetary package and a personalized trophy.
Meja began the month with the lone goal that downed Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County. He then got a brace and an assist against Kariobangi Sharks a match his side won 4-2. His final contribution of the month was the winning goal against Zoo FC in a 2-1 triumph.
Kenya: Editor s Note - Why NMG Won t Cover FKF Leagues
14 December 2020
On Saturday, our journalists were barred from gaining entry into the Nyayo National Stadium to cover the BetKing Premier League match between Gor Mahia and Ulinzi Stars.
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) placed policemen at sentry under firm instructions not to let in journalists from Nation Media Group, Royal Media Services, The Standard Group, Radio Africa Group, inter alia.
Only journalists hand-picked by FKF were allowed in, with federation officials keen on sweeping under the carpet the current contractual impasse between them and, among other clubs, champions Gor Mahia over the controversial league broadcast deal with Chinese pay television concern StarTimes.