Tusker F.C.

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Tusker
File:Tusker FC logo.png
Full nameTusker Football Club
NicknameThe Brewers
Founded1969; 57 years ago (1969) (as Kenya Breweries)
GroundRuaraka Stadium
Capacity4,000
ChairmanCharles Gacheru
Head coachCharles Okere
LeagueKenyan Premier League
2024–25Kenyan 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.

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

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

References

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