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HomeDaily NewsFriday, September 19, 2025KCB FC, Tusker FC, and Benfica Announce Coaching Staff and Season Preparations - September 2025
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KCB FC, Tusker FC, and Benfica Announce Coaching Staff and Season Preparations - September 2025

Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has declared his team ready for the upcoming 2025–2026 Sportpesa Premier League season after a pre-season camp in Kisumu. Their preparations culminated in a 2-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz. KCB FC is set to kick off their new season on Friday against Tusker, aiming for their maiden league title under new head coach Robert Matano. Meanwhile, in international football, Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has been appointed by Benfica. The 62-year-old's appointment marks his return to his homeland's football scene 21 years after leaving Porto, and he signed a contract through the 2026/27 season.

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Tusker ready for new season, Okere says

Tusker ready for new season, Okere says

Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has declared his team ready for the upcoming 2025–2026 Sportpesa Premier League season after a successful pre-season training camp in Kisumu, culminating in a 2-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz.

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Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has declared his team ready for the upcoming 2025–2026 Sportpesa Premier League season after a successful pre-season training camp in Kisumu, culminating in a 2-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz.

  • Tusker FC opens its season against KCB on Friday at Nyayo Stadium.
  • The Kisumu camp focused on team building and integrating new signings, as emphasized by coach Okere.
  • The coach highlighted the importance of cohesion and integration, a result of their intensive seven-week preseason training.
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Mourinho appointed at Benfica as he returns to Portugal

Mourinho appointed at Benfica as he returns to Portugal

Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has been appointed by Benfica, marking his return to his homeland's football scene 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. The 62-year-old signed a contract through the 2026/27 season.

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Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has been appointed by Benfica, marking his return to his homeland's football scene 21 years after leaving Porto for Chelsea. The 62-year-old signed a contract through the 2026/27 season.

  • Mourinho was previously sacked by Fenerbahce in August after a Champions League play-off loss to Benfica.
  • Benfica fired coach Bruno Lage after a shocking Champions League defeat to Qarabag.
  • Mourinho first coached Benfica for just 11 matches in September 2000 before famously leading rival Porto to a Champions League title in 2004.
Thursday 7:36 PMStandard Sports

KCB pray for maiden title ahead of new season kicks off against Tusker

KCB pray for maiden title ahead of new season kicks off against Tusker

KCB FC is set to kick off their new season on Friday against Tusker, aiming for their maiden league title under new head coach Robert Matano.

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KCB FC is set to kick off their new season on Friday against Tusker, aiming for their maiden league title under new head coach Robert Matano.

  • KCB finished ninth last season with 42 points, and have significantly reinforced their squad across all positions.

  • Head coach Robert Matano expressed confidence in the team's blend of experience, energy, and ambition to deliver results.

  • Long-serving defender Nahashon Alembi has been appointed captain, tasked with leading the team's pursuit of their first-ever league title.

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