Tao Ndani - Kenyan Football Podcast

The KPL title race is entering its final furnace 🔥On Episode 67 of Tao Ndani, Makumi and Sheng break down a massive weekend in Kenyan football as Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards both tighten their grip at the top with only THREE games left to play. Is the title race done… or is there one final twist waiting in the tunnel?We also discuss:⚽ Gor Mahia 1-1 Kenya Police and what Ebenezer Assifuah’s late goal means for the title race⚽ AFC Leopards closing the gap after beating Mara Sugar⚽ Kariobangi Sharks’ HUGE 2-0 win over Nairobi United as Humphrey Aroko and Steve Mbulere produce stunning finishes to lift Sharks out of the relegation zone⚽ Makumi’s experience at the Soweto Derby in South Africa and what Kenyan football can learn from the atmosphere, culture and organisation⚽ CAF Champions League Final First Leg preview: Mamelodi Sundowns vs AS FAR⚽ Allan Thigo tribute⚽ Relegation and Mozzart Bet Cup discussionsTao Ndani is where Kenyan football conversations breathe, argue and occasionally throw tactical chairs across the room 🎙️⚽#TaoNdani #FKFPL #KPL #CAFChampionsLeague #GorMahia #AFCLeopards #KariobangiSharks #MamelodiSundowns #ASFAR #KenyanFootball

Episode 66 is where everything collides ⚽🔥Makumi and Sheng break down a dramatic stretch of Kenya Premier League fixtures that have reshaped the title race, with Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Shabana all right in the spotlight.We cover:Big results across midweek and weekend fixturesAFC Leopards’ heavy loss to Kenya PoliceGor Mahia staying top despite dropped pointsShabana’s crucial winRelegation pressure on Kariobangi SharksWe also tackle deeper issues:The worrying state of Kenyan stadiumsOfficiating concerns and matchday controversies🌍 CAF Champions League:Sundowns reach the final after beating EsperanceAS FAR join them in the final after a tense semi-finalAnd of course, we preview the Mashemeji Derby with just 3 points separating Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.🎙 Hosted by Makumi & ShengTap in.00:00 Intro07:24 Mathare United 0-0 Kenya Police14:04 Tusker 1-0 Gor Mahia20:09 Kariobangi Sharks 0-1 Mara Sugar24:50 Sad state of Kenyan stadiums32:53 Shabana 1-0 Kakamega Homeboyz43:10 Mathare United 3-0 Bidco United45:25 Tusker 0-0 Sofapaka46:09 AFC Leopards 0-3 Kenya Police55:52 KCB 2-3 Ulinzi Stars1:00:31 Murang'a SEAL 2-4 Nairobi United1:06:39 Posta Rangers 0-3 APS Bomet1:09:21 Gor Mahia 0-0 Bandari1:26:29 Mamelodi Sundowns through to CAF Champions League final1:31:54 AS FAR Rabat through to CAF Champions League final1:34:45 CAF Final 2 legs1:38:37 Congratulations to Byron Ochieng' and Zamalek1:39:35 Mashemeji Derby Preview1:48:36 Charades: KPL STRIKERS EDITION1:56:10 Outro

Episode 65 of BoxtoBox Tao Ndani Podcast, brought to you by Makumi and Shengspear, opens with a special moment for Kenyan football fans as Sam Kerr graced Nairobi and reminded everyone what elite football looks like. From her movement to her presence, it was a masterclass—and Kenyan fans truly embraced watching greatness live on home soil.We then break down the Harambee Starlets victory over India in the FIFA Series at Nyayo Stadium, a performance that earned them a KSh 1.5M federation incentive and builds momentum ahead of a tougher clash.In the FKF Cup, it was goals, upsets, and statements:Mfalme FC ran riot in a 5-1 demolition of Murang’a SEALTusker FC edged Kariobangi Sharks in a tight contestKenya Police FC continued their disciplined run with another winUlinzi Stars and Shabana FC picked up important resultsOff the pitch, Murang’a SEAL are in full-blown crisis mode, with coach Osborn Monday reportedly wanting out amid claims of internal sabotage, while former goalkeeper Mustapha Oduor sheds light on deeper issues within the club.Then we cross the border into CAF Champions League chaos—where giants collided and statements were made:Mamelodi Sundowns went into Tunisia and pulled off a massive result against Espérance de Tunis—a performance built on control, composure, and elite game management. Names like Peter Shalulile and Teboho Mokoena continue to define this Sundowns side as serious continental contenders.Meanwhile, ASFAR Rabat dismantled RS Berkane in a clash of Moroccan heavyweights, asserting dominance with authority. With players like Soufiane Rahimi influencing games at the highest level, ASFAR are making noise in this competition.We close with Round 26 Kenyan Premier League predictions, including:Gor Mahia vs Bandari FCAFC Leopards vs Kenya Police FCTusker FC’s crucial fixtures in the title raceFrom global stars in Nairobi to local chaos and continental dominance, this episode has everything. Tap in.00:00 Intro06:24 FIFA Women’s Series recap07:45 Sam Kerr playing in Kenya is HISTORIC12:35 Harambee Starlets play Australia’s Matildas14:36 India vs Malawi15:21 Starlets beat India 2-018:46 FKF Cup recap18:58 Mfalme FC 5-1 Murang’a SEAL24:20 Mustapha Oduor’s comments29:05 Tusker FC 1-0 Kaariobangi Sharks32:36 Kenya Police 1-0 BB Bread34:29 Kakamega Homeboyz 0-1 Ulinzi Stars36:28 Kuta Collection FC 0-1 Shabana37:41 Buses41:09 3K FC 0-2 Bandari42:30 Posta Rangers 0-2 Naiboiz47:50 Esperance Tunis 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns54:14 AS FAR 2-0 RS Berkane1:01:10 Sheng the comedian1:01:54 KPL Round 26 Predictions1:02:10 Mathare vs Kenya Police1:02:37 Tusker vs Gor Mahia1:02:58 KCB vs Ulinzi Stars1:03:21 Shabana vs Kakamega Homeboyz1:04:05 Mathare United vs Bidco United1:04:24 Tusker FC vs Sofapaka1:04:35 AFC Leopards vs Kenya Police1:06:01 Kariobangi Sharks vs Mara Sugar1:07:14 Posta Rangers vs APS Bomet1:07:42 Murang’a SEAL vs Naiboiz1:08:16 Gor Mahia vs Bandari 1:09:17 Outro#TaoNdani #SamKerr #HarambeeStarlets #KenyanFootball #FKFCup #CAFChampionsLeague

Episode 64 of BoxtoBox Tao Ndani Podcast is here ⚽🔥Makumi (Sharks) and Shengspear (K’Ogalo) break down a packed weekend of KPL action and look ahead to Harambee Stars’ upcoming fixtures.Matchday Highlights:00:00 Karibuni staffroom ☕️04:50 Intros08:09 Bidco United 0-0 Sofapaka FC13:05 Mara Sugar 0-0 APS Bomet16:01 Kenya Police 2-1 KCB22:57 Gor Mahia 2-1 Shabana32:50 Kariobangi Sharks 1-2 Posta Rangers41:04 Kakamega Homeboyz 1-1 Bandari45:28 Nairobi United 1-2 Ulinzi Stars52:25 Murang'a SEAL 1-1 Mathare United56:21 AFC Leopards 1-0 Tusker1:01:18 Senegal stripped of AFCON1:07:26 Harambee Stars vs Estonia FIFA SERIES1:11:00 OutroAlso in this episode:Harambee Stars squad discussion for the FIFA SeriesPreview of Kenya vs Estonia 🇰🇪Coach Benni McCarthy on foreign-based players and squad depthHosted by Makumi & Sheng, bringing fan perspective, analysis, and real Kenyan football conversations every week.Subscribe for more Kenyan football content 🇰🇪⚽#TaoNdani #KPL #HarambeeStars #KenyanFootball

We are back! We've missed you guys and this week we try and recap the time we've been away. Ligi imekuwa moto!We start off with the league table and how things have moved, the relegation battle, the top scorers and goalkeepers with the most clean sheets.After that, we move on to the top 5 goals this weekend because they were some BANGERS!Finally, we preview the upcoming Kariokor derby this weekend as Simba play Yanga.Hope you enjoy the pod, TAO NDANI!

Kakamega Homeboyz and Ulinzi bounce back as Sharks, Shabana earn much needed draws | Tao Ndani Ep 61

Murang'a SEAL impress vs AFC Leopards, Mathare punish Kakamega as Tusker drowned by Kenya Police. Ndegz went to Mombasa to watch Bandari take on Sofapaka and makes an appearance today!

Gor Mahia top of the KPL Table, Kenya Police and AFC Leopards lose the remaining unbeaten records and Harambee Stars face Senegal and Equatorial Guinea | Tao Ndani Ep 59

AFC Leopards climb up the standings in this recap of the Kenya Premier League midweek games and weekend's action, plus Nairobi United draw in the CAF Confederations Cup | Tao Ndani Ep 58

AFC Leopards impress in their first win of the season, K’Ogalo turn up the style against in-form Posta and Kapaito back on the scoresheet in  Tusker’s win in Murang’a | Tao Ndani Ep 57

M10 Michira gets injured in Shabana draw, Posta remain unbeaten after AFC Leopards draw as the mighty K'Ogalo roll past KCB | Tao Ndani Ep 56

Rising Starlets out in AMAZING perfomance winning 4-0! Gor Mahia back to winning ways, Kariobangi Sharks draw draw yet again as KCB Coach Robert Matano goes after his own GK | Tao Ndani Ep 55

Kenya Premier League kicks off as matchweek 1 sees Bidco United Stun K'Ogalo, AFC drop points, Shabana & Ulinzi win. Police & Naiboys represent well on the continental stage

Morocco win CHAN 2024, Bennie McCarthy announces Harambee Stars sqaud to play Gambia & Seychelles in the World Cup Qualifiers | Tao Ndani ep. 53

Harambee Stars, Tanzania, Uganda ALL exit CHAN 2024 in the quarters, Bennie's masterclass during the tournament and players who impressed most | Tao Ndani Ep 5200:00 Intro07:21 Harambee Stars 🇰🇪 bow out of CHAN 202419:00 Shoutout to Harambee Stars 🇰🇪 coaching staff23:47 Shoutout to Erambo24:36 Producer would like Kibwage and Alpha jerseys25:56 Shoutout to Sakari26:06 The players showed us so much love in the mixed zone28:12 🇰🇪 Kenya v Madagascar 🇲🇬 match recap43:11 Ndegz defends coach Benni51:51 How federations use prize money for tournaments56:55 Tanzania 🇹🇿 wafunzwa adabu na Morocco 😂59:57 Ali Kamwe1:05:39 Uganda 🇺🇬 knocked out by Senegal 🇸🇳1:11:00 Sudan 🇸🇩 eliminate Algeria 🇩🇿1:15:53 Favourite team to win CHAN 20241:16:41 Semis Predictions1:19:22 Outro

Harambee Stars' perfomances so far at CHAN 2024, group recaps and predictions for MD3!

Brian "M10"Michira is called up to Harambee Stars squad as Mohamed Bajaber pulls out of squad due to injury | Tao Ndani Ep. 50

Harambee Stars and CHAN Squads Preview, Nana Owiti's Women Empowerment 7aside Tournament And Is Bennie McCarthy Really Doing The Random Call ups Himself?

Sharks 16th Draw of the Season, Shabana Edge KCB  1-0 as Police Extend their Winning Streak. The Relegation Battle gets Hot 🥵 | Tao Ndani Ep 4400:00 Intro00:55 Tuchekelee Gor kiasi02:02 Everyone is leaving Kariobangi Sharks02:54 Only team Bajaber fears06:52 Producer is a HATER07:40 Sishike Duke Abuya!10:32 Squad ya TZ ya CHAN12:50 Murang'a SEAL 1-0 Mara Sugar19:52 Nairobi United are CHAMPIONS28:46 Gor Mahia's coaching situation52:00 Gor Mahia are their own worst enemies53:40 Congratulations NAIROBI UNITED54:50 SHOUTOUT Shabana's Brian Michira55:40 SHOUTOUT Duke Abuya55:50 SHOUTOUT Bree Mongina and ELEVEN ELEVEN TV56:37 Outro

NAIROBI UNITED stun Gor Mahia, YANGA Win A Double after Sinking Simba and Singida! | Tao Ndani Ep 48

Kenya Police FC coronation, Naiboys promoted To Kenya Premier League and we discuss the KPL Team of the Season

POLICE WIN THE LEAGUE, AFC REVENGE AGAINST TALANTA AS GOR DO A DOUBLE OVER ULINZI

SOFAPAKA HUMILIATE TUSKER WITH A 7-1 BEATING, SEALS TROUBLE GOR MAHIA AS POLICE GET PAST STUBBORN TALANTA

CHAOS ERUPT AT GUSII, AS GOR HUMBLE SHABANA, TITLE RACE GETS INTENSE,RISING STARS DISAPPOINT AT AFCON U-20 AND QUESTIONABLE OFFICIATING IN THE LEAGUE.

Title race get HOT as Musa Masika helps Mathare United come back from a goal down to beat Tusker, GOR dismantle Mara Sugar, Bandari have the last laugh against Kariobangi Sharks

Shabana edged by Kakamega Homeboyz, Gor Mahia thrash Bandari at Mbaraki, and Kariobangi Sharks humiliate Denmark to reach the last 8 of the Mozzart Bet Cup for the 2nd year running!

The KPL TITLE Race Tightens Up , SHABANA discipline Bandari at home and AFC fall to Kakamega Homeboyz in Dandora

In episode 39, we discuss the return of the FKF Premier League.MASHEMEJI DERBY ends goalless, Shabana flog Murang'a SEAL as Tusker and Police secure narrow wins to keep the title race tight.

Harambee Stars draw at the hands of Gambia, Auba scores a brace at Nyayo as Kenya face a hard challenge in World Cup 2026 Qualifiers!

SHABANA , Kariobangi Sharks THRASH Solian City & Spitfire FC 6-0 respectfully, Austin ODHIAMBO is back for The Mashemeji Derby and AFC Leopards drop points ahead of their biggest game of the season.

Bajaber Scores His Maiden Debut Goal for Police, Gor Hold Tusker to a Barren Draw as Shabana drops points in Gussi Stadium to Mathare United.

Tusker, Police FC drop points, Omija gives Gor Mahia an important win and Shabana drop points against Kariobangi Sharks

This week we are joined by Bree Mongina of  @ElevenElevenTelevision  to discuss SHABANA thrashing Sofapaka, Murang'a SEAL's draw away to AFC Leopards and the mounting pressure building up on K'Ogalo coach Zico after Gor Mahia's draw with Kakamega Homeboyz.

Tukser Punish Gor Mahia

Harambee Stars draw their first Mapinduzi Cup Game, Gor bag 2 million KES in exhibition match v Kitara FC and our predicted lineup for Harambee Stars v Kilimanjaro Stars

Gor Beat the Sharks

Shabana continue their dominance, Ingwe stunned late by Matano’s Sofapaka as Police have final say in the “Sirkal Derby” vs K’Ogalo

Ovellah Ochieng's Magnificent Free kick wasn't enough to secure Fred Ambani another win as AFC Leopards interim Coach, as Kakamega Homeboyz equalised in the dying minutes of the Game. Zedekiah Otieno (ZICO) tasted His first defeat as Gor Mahia interim coach. His team went down 1-0 against Bidco at Machakos Stadium. Police enjoyed another win under their new manager, thanks to a well taken freekick from Abud Omar, against MARA SUGAR. Join @makumi_tabitha and @shengspear_1 on this week’s episode 25 of the TAO NDANI Podcast! Podcast brought to you by HMD devices!

In this week's episode Makumi and Sheng talk about the double game week results, as they discuss how Police are out of favor after getting edged by AFC Leopards 1-0 win on Sunday, goal scored by Ken Owino. Last season's MVP, Austin ODHIAMBO, has been on fire for 21-time Champions , Gor Mahia, as they beat the in-form Mara Sugar and Kakamega Homeboyz. Kariobangi Sharks lost to Bandari & Sofapaka, as their luck worsens. Police FC sit at The bottom of the log, with 8 games played, and 3 games in hand. The race for the golden boot just got interesting as Tusker's newly awarded player of the month, Ryan Ogam, scored a HAT-TRICK vs Murang'a seal, to get to the double-digit mark, with 10 Goals, 3 more ahead of KCB's Francis Kahiro Mwihaki.

Shabana Stun Murang'a SEAL at home, KCB win it late at Talanta as Tusker beat Nairobi City Stars on same weekend that Mashemeji derby is cancelled

Troubled AFC Leopards equalise Late vs Mara Sugar Ahead of Mashemeji Derby & Harambee stars make Or Break Matches Away from Home in preparation for AFCON 2025

Chaos in the Kenya Premier League! Murang’s Seal equalize late to earn a hard-fought draw vs Champions Gor Mahia, as AFC Leopards suffer defeat in the hands of Ulinzi Stars 

Gor Mahia suffer their first defeat at the paws of Simba wa Nairobi, Sharks are in a hurricane as their injuries affect their playing style, Afc Leopards get beaten by Seals as they suffer another defeat.

Join Makumi, Celine, and Shengspear as they dive deep into Kenyan football during the international break, from the highs of the Rising Stars’ 4-0 victory over Djibouti to the struggles of the Harambee Stars after back-to-back losses to Cameroon. This week, we dissect Kenya’s group standings, the noticeable improvement in performance, and the never-ending debate on team selection controversies. Are our reactions rooted in facts, or is tribalism creeping into our analysis? Tune in for a passionate, fact-driven discussion on the beautiful game, and why fans should go beyond the surface when supporting the team.

The whole crew is back! Tune in to the latest episode as Makumi, Sheng and Celine discuss Kenya's under 20 men's team, the Rising Stars. They also discuss the women's league which has just resumed from the break. Police Bullets' own Ozil receives player of the match voted by fans in their encounter vs KIPSED. Finally, we go through the provisional Harambee Stars squad named by coach Engin Firat before the AFCON 2025 qualifiers vs Cameroon, home and away. We also predict the starting XI!

Makumi is by herself this week as Sheng and Celine couldn't make it, so she breaks down her team Kariobangi Sharks' 1-0 win, Gor's emphatic 4-0 victory over new boys Mathare United, and did we just see a goal of the season contender in matchweek 4? All that and more in today's episode of Tao Ndani!

In this episode, Makumi Celine and Sheng dive more into the matchweek 3 of the Kenya Premier League where our top strikers are already lining up. We discuss what is happening at Tusker, the state of the stadium in Thika and why are Shabana fans vandalizing stadiums?

Makumi, Sheng and Celine recap their trip to Uganda

Makumi, Celine and Sheng recap FKFPL matchweek 1, big moves that teams have made and their favorite transfers, then they give their top 4 predicitions for this season!

Welcome to Tao Ndani episode 13! Tabitha Makumi and Sheng went to Ulinzi to watch the Mozzart Bet Cup final as Kenya Police won 8-7 on penalties. AFC Leopards ended up beating Kariobangi Sharks in the 3rd/4th playoffs 2-1 just before the final.