Tusker F.C.

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Tusker
Tusker FC logo.png
Full nameTusker Football Club
Nickname(s)The Brewers
Founded1969;56 years ago (1969) (as Kenya Breweries)
Ground Ruaraka Stadium
Capacity4,000
ChairmanCharles Gacheru
Head coach Charles Okere
League Kenyan Premier League
2024–25 Kenyan Premier League 4th

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.

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The club 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

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

2022 -

Current squad

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

References

  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.