The year 2016 has been quite eventful when it comes to African Football. It is very difficult to pick on which is the most stand out Soka25east African Football story of the year 2016.
It is without doubt that there have been highs and lows in terms of African Football this year.
Of course we saw Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa win their maiden CAF Champions League crown, while the death of Nigerian coach Stephen Keshi sent ripples across the footballing world.
It’s been a good year for Soka25east.com writers who covered stories from all corners of the continent. From the heart of Kenya, Uganda, Sudan, Zambia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Ghana, Egypt and beyond the African continent the website boasts a very wide following.
For the past 12 months, our expert analysts and statisticians have been compiling information top 10 stories that have had the most following in 2016.
Here is the countdown based on most popular stories of 2016.
10. mCHEZA is the new entrant in Kenya’s sports betting scene.
Writer: Bonface Osano
Views: 3183
A new sports betting company “mCHEZA” was officially launched in the lucrative Kenyan scene over the weekend. They join pioneers Sportpesa that has been a hit among Kenya’s mostly youthful soccer enthusiasts, and are currently the official sponsor of Kenya’s top football league, the Kenyan Premier League (KPL), Betway and Betin.
9. Exclusive :Khalid Aucho heading to Aberdeen and not Rangers as reported by media
Writer: Soka25east
Views: 3383
Gor Mahia’s Ugandan International Khalid Aucho is set to attend trials at Scottish side Aberdeen and not Rangers as earlier reported by many many outlets soka25east.com can exclusively reveal.
Soka25east.com saw the official invitation by Aberdeen and also spoke to Khalid Aucho and Chairman Ambrose Rachier on the same as they both acknowledged the new development.
8. Origi named in Belgium squad to face Portugal as big names Miss
Writer: Austin Oduor
Views: 3408
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots was forced to leave out injured captain Vincent Kompany,
Jan Vertonghen, Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne from his squad for this month’s
friendly against Portugal on 29th Match in Brussels.
He has however named Divock Okoth Origi in a star studded squad that includes Liverpools Christian Benteke and Liverpools Romeru Lukaku.
7. KPL – AFC Leopards signs a two year shirt sponsorship deal with SportPesa, Gor Mahia weighing options.
Writer: Bonface Osano
Views: 3656
AFC Leopards signs a two year shirt sponsorship deal with SportPesa, Gor Mahia taking their time.
OFFICIAL: Kenyan Premier League giants AFC Leopards have signed a two year contract with sports betting company SportPesa as the official shirt sponsor.
6.Charly Musonda Jr Rejects Chipolopolo call Up
Writer: Mubanga Aaron
Views: 3768
Zambian Legend Charles Musonda’s 19 year old wonder Kid has apparently Rejected Coach George Lwandamina’s Invitation to join Chipolopolo Camp in preparation for the AFCON2017 qualifiers against Congo Brazzaville.
According To a tweet by England Based Belgian Journalist Kristof Terreur the Boy has declined the call up saying he is Belgian.His favour the Legendary Charles Musonda has also been Quoted as saying his son does not even have a Zambian Passport.
5. FT: Zambia 1-2 Nigeria text commentary
Writer: Kelvin Musako
Views: 3859
Zambia lose 1-2 to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in our Live text Coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.
4. Gor Mahia’s Eric “Marcelo “Ouma headed to Lindsey Wilson college in the USA
Writer: Soka25east
Views: 3860
The new Kid on the block in the Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars defence Eric Ouma also nicknamed “Marcelo” might not stay long in Kenya Soka25east.com can exclusively reveal.
The 18 year old is set for a move to the USA where top University Lindsey Wilson has offered him a fully paid football scholarship it’s also home toay Kenyans footballers who passed through the college.
3. Djurgården’s offer to Kenyan striker Olunga rejected
Writer: Soka25east
Views: 4007
The fact that Kenyan International Michael Olunga has impressed the Djurgården technical bench is not in doubt but Soka25east.com can exclusively report that contractual talks have been dragging.
Djurgården have reportedly only offered Ksh 2 million equivalent of $20,000 to sign the player a development that has not gone done well with his the players representatives.
2. Wanyama to extend contract at Southampton
Writer: Soka25east
Views: 5021
Victor Wanyama has intimated to his close friends and relatives that he would like to extend his contract at Southampton Soka25east.com can exclusively reveal.
A very close source to Wanyama revealed that the combative midfielder felt it would be wise to sign an improved contract at Southampton rather than move to a club where his playing future was uncertain.
1. Victor Wanyama elated with move to Tottenham Hotspur
Writer: Soka25east
Views: 10165
Kenyan International Victor Wanyama is elated with his scheduled move to Tottenham Hotspur which will be concluded on Monday 20th in London.
The inspirational midfielder has been the subject of transfer rumours but finally Tottenham beat Leicester to get his valued signature after it became apparent Southampton could no longer hold on to him.
