First-person stories, candid reflections, and career journeys from East African footballers and coaches, active and retired.
Back in the days of the Cold War, East Germany had a football club called BFC Dynamo. It was the personal plaything of Erich Mielke, the feared head of the …
Kevin Masagara & 
Kelly Talksport
13 minutes read
Before Manchester United became the club I had to defend every Monday morning, it was simply the club I was beginning to follow. I started following Manchester United when I …
Ammaton Samunya & 
Joseph Okwisia
5 minutes read
Dear younger me, I look at you now and remember the boy you were in Nakuru. You were working night shifts as a receptionist while chasing a dream that sometimes …
Allan Wanga & 
Samwel Ogor
3 minutes read
Football has never been just about keeping fit. It creates connection, builds confidence, and reminds us that we are stronger when we work together. But to survive this game, to …
Micah Obiero & Samwel Ogor
6 minutes read
Dad, I remember you first telling us stories about your football history in Kenya, right where it all began. You told us about kicking around a homemade ball crafted from …
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