Tusker F.C.
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| Full name | Tusker Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 | ||
| Ground |
Moi International Sports Centre Nairobi, Kenya | ||
| Capacity | 60,000 | ||
| Chairman |
 James Musyoki | ||
| Head coach |
Robert Matano | ||
| League | Kenyan Premier League | ||
| 2012 | 1st | ||
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The Tusker Football Club is a football club based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is the third most successful club in Kenya with ten Kenyan league championships and three Kenyan cup wins. In addition, it has won four East African CECAFA Clubs Cup titles. The club is owned by East African Breweries and its name refers to Tusker, a well-known beer brand by the company. The club was known as Kenya Breweries until 1999, when the current name was adopted. Tusker FC has two home stadiums, the Moi International Sports Centre and Ruaraka Sports Ground. Tusker F.C is currently coached by George Maina who took over as caretaker coach on August 15, 2012 following the sacking of Sammy Omollo.
Achievements
- Kenyan President's Cup: 3
- 1975, 1989, 1993
- 2012
- CECAFA Club Cup: 5
- 1988, 1989, 2000, 2001, 2008
- East African Hedex Super Cup: 2
- 1994, 1995
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions League: 7 appearances
- African Cup of Champions Clubs: 4 appearances
- 1973 - Semi-Finals
- 1979 - withdrew in First Round
- 1986 - First Round
- 1987 - First Round
- CAF Cup: 1 appearance
- 1997 - Semi-Finals
- CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 4 appearances
- 1976 - First Round
- 1990 - Second Round
- 1993 - Second Round
- 1994 - Finalist
Notable players
- Daniel Agina
- Zablon Amanaka
- McDonald Mariga (2003–04)
- Jacob Mulee
- Musa Otieno (1995–97)
- Henry Motego
- Sammy Sholei
- Erik Wanjama
- Abdala Magogo(1973-74)
- Binzi Mwakolo(1973-74)
- James Wasonga(1970-72)
Current players
External links
- Tusker squad list for CAF Champions League
- Kenya Premier League
- Kenyafootball.com
- Michezoafrika.com
- Kenyan Footie – Kenyan Football Portal
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