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Tusker F.C.

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Tusker
Full nameTusker Football Club
Nickname(s)The Brewers
Founded1969; 56 years ago (1969) (as Kenya Breweries)
GroundRuaraka Stadium
Capacity4,000
ChairmanDaniel Aduda
Head coachCharles Okere
LeagueKenyan Premier League
2023–24Kenyan Premier League 2nd

Tusker FC is a professional football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the second most successful club in Kenya with thirteen Kenyan league championships. They also have four Kenyan cup titles.[1][2] In addition, it has won four East African CECAFA Clubs Cup titles.

It was Formed in 1969, it is sponsored by East African Breweries. Tusker is a well-known beer brand by the company. The club was initially known as Kenya Breweries until 1999, when the current name was adopted.[3] Tusker plays some home games at the 15,000-capacity Kinoru Stadium in Meru.

Tusker is currently coached by Charles Okere. The club played in the first ever match against the South Sudan national team following the latter's creation. The match was an unofficial friendly. Tusker won the match 3–1.

Tusker won the 2016 Kenyan Premier League on 6 November 2016 after beating AFC Leopards 1–0 thanks to goal by Shafik Batambuze strike in the 69th minute. This helped them clinch their 11th Kenyan Premier League title.

Honours

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1972, 1977, 1978, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2020–21, 2021–22
1975, 1989, 1993, 2016
2012, 2013 (post-season), 2021
2013, 2014

Performance in CAF competitions

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2022 -

Current squad

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As of 14 November 2021

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Kenya KEN Joseph Ochuka
2 MF Kenya KEN Michael Oduor
4 DF Kenya KEN Mike Kibwage
5 MF Kenya KEN Teddy Dok
10 MF Kenya KEN Dennis Oguta
11 FW Kenya KEN Lawrence Luvanda
12 FW Uganda UGA John Byamukama
14 MF Kenya KEN Shaphan Siwa
15 FW Kenya KEN Ryan Ogam
16 MF Kenya KEN Fabian Adikiny
19 MF Kenya KEN David Odoyo
21 MF Kenya KEN Joseph Mwangi
No. Pos. Nation Player
6 DF Uganda UGA George Kaddu
7 FW Uganda UGA Boban Zirintusa
8 FW Kenya KEN Erick Balecho
9 FW Kenya KEN Jacob Onyango
13 DF Kenya KEN Alex Onchwari
17 DF Kenya KEN Dennis Wanjala
18 DF Kenya KEN James Kibande
22 FW Kenya KEN Thomas Omole
23 DF Kenya KEN Collins Odhiambo
24 DF Uganda UGA Deogratious Ojok
25 DF Kenya KEN Yusuf Mainge
26 FW Kenya KEN John Njuguna
27 DF Kenya KEN Charles Momanyi
28 MF Kenya KEN Chrispine Erambo
29 GK Kenya KEN Edwin Simiyu
20 GK Kenya KEN Brian Opondo
40 DF Kenya KEN Thomas Teka

References

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  1. ^ Stokkermans, Karel (6 March 2014). "Kenya – List of Champions". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  2. ^ Jönsson, Mikael & King, Ian (21 November 2013). "Kenya – List of Cup Winners". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.
  3. ^ Machio, Dennis (3 December 2011). "Tusker FC receives new bus and 1Million bonus". Michezo Afrika. Archived from the original on 25 March 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
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