Tusker F.C.
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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| Full name | Tusker Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Brewers | ||
| Founded | 1969 (as Kenya Breweries) | ||
| Ground | Ruaraka Stadium | ||
| Capacity | 1,000 | ||
| Chairman | Daniel Aduda | ||
| Head coach | Robert Matano | ||
| League | Kenyan Premier League | ||
| 2022–23 | Kenyan Premier League 2nd | ||
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Formed in 1969, the club is sponsored 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.[3] Tusker play some home games at the 15,000-capacity Kinoru Stadium in Meru.
Tusker is currently coached by Robert Matano. The club played in the first ever match against the South Sudan national team; the match was an unofficial friendly, winning the match 3–1.
Tusker won the 2016 Kenyan Premier League on 6 November 2016 after beating AFC Leopards 1–0 thanks to a Shafik Batambuze strike in the 69th minute. This helped them clinch their 11th Kenyan Premier League title.
Current squad
- As of 14 November 2021
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- Stokkermans, Karel (6 March 2014). "Kenya – List of Champions". RSSSF.
- Jönsson, Mikael & King, Ian (21 November 2013). "Kenya – List of Cup Winners". RSSSF.
- Machio, Dennis (3 December 2011). "Tusker FC receives new bus and 1Million bonus". Michezo Afrika.