LEAUGUE STANDING

NORTH COAST FKF PROVINCIAL LEAGUE STANDING 1ST LEG

THE FAMOUS MANCHESTER UNITED TEZO

                                 THE FAMOUS MANCHESTER UNITED TEZO

As earlier highlighted, the need for a better talented crop to represent Tezo community in a major competition rose. The mushrooming clubs in the local Tezo league was enough sources to meet the much-desired need. The much revered young atomic could not meet the communities demand though it did us proud.

A meeting was convened at Farris bar and restaurant to share the verdict and report to the then area chancellor the late Mwambeni who had offered to help the needy community out of its poverty. He had watched the Nigerians triumph at the 1996 Olympics and though he was in his early 80s he bought the idea hoping that it will be watered.

Early board of directors was installed. The team manager was Gambo Mwambeni and George Tune was the playing coach. They were mandated to sell the bold idea to all talented boys. By early 1997 a substantial group had been gathered to kick start the possible project.

Registration of all the boys was done with the social services at the District league. Early registered players were Chilango Ngelenge, Tunje(Ford) the by then Captain, Erastus Mabibo, Sunday (Oliseh), the late trio of  Saidi, Athuman and Sanga, Bahati Mwasambu, Idi Fundi, Sammy Mrima, George and Sammy Tunes, Dhula, Kiboko, Mwakamsha Harrison, Charles Bao (mzungu), Charles Yawa while Harrison, Victor and Mwangome were the successful transfers made from the sibling clubs. All these talents had been discovered at the secondary district levels and the Primary school ball games. Tezo league become unpopular as Majaoni were guided by Kajiwe Juba to the same level instigating a rivalry. The heat was felt at the Atomic Amery and though at its infant stage the hazardous Nuclear plant was perfectly installed.

The season saw Manchester united Tezo record mixed results. Coming second, behind water football and earned the provincial league promotion.

 Kalume was signed for undisclosed fee from Majaoni sports. Charles Yawa and Saidi Mwaro were not for sale despite Atomics interest. Emorro who had hung boots after a successful career at KARI (Mtwapa) become the coach replacing the aged George Tune. Ikpeba was elected the assistant secretary while Athuman the late deputized in the Managerial role.  

He was so tactful and communicated effectively to all of us. He was fond of all young boys and even recruited several boys in Bahati Primary school. Taifa Harrison, Habel Randu (Taribo west) Alii Badi(Babayaro), Kitsao and Katana Samuels, Fredrick  and Kennedy Mbwanas, Kalume, Kwarula, carridhozo (Abdhalla), Said sulubu, Karisa (Dubai), Juma (Ricat), Rodgers Mapema, Kasena Kalonzi (Mike Okoth) Kamili Ponda and many others.These boys were popularly known as vijonjonjoloka for salamanders and jocko.

Finishing top at the provincial league and unbeaten, Emorro was hired at his native club in Mtwapa to revive the Utafiti Club.

Victor came to the coaching post as much expected and as much as he loved the game left for a professional leaf. Now Salim Mramba guided the boys to the second position in the super two leagues. The next huddle could not be met.

Several boys had joined to bust the scured at its last kicks. Makange brothers, Japhet Yeri and Kabiri joined and immediately James Makange took the ball rolling managing in the different sectors of the team. The passion of soccer at Tezo still exists and the age grouping in all gender highlight how deep the roots of the plant anchors.           

  

      

SENSATIONAL WIN FOR BRAVE TEZO STARS!!

SENSATIONAL WIN FOR BRAVE TEZO STARS!!

An explanting show at Bustani bora saw Tezo stars settle for all three points as the visitors from Lamu left convinced of the quality standard.

“We have lost to a better side” said Mokowe team coach.

Tezo stars dominated the play at the start pushing the Mokowe defense as they missed chances. The fat Mokowe goal keeper( Kinywa) stopped every effort the young cubs amounted. Sylvester and Alfred were denied by Kinywa while John the tezo stars keeper did light work. The midfield battle was easily won by Tezo as Bernard and Alex supplied the flanks and attackers nicely. The lads had the lion’s share of posset ion and were unlucky to convert at the first half.

Super sub after half time break- a tactical change! Tumaa for Dzuya and a change of system to four three three and a diamond midfield was employed.

“Attack ! Attack !” Harrison advised. Go for goals boys !

The boys retorted for business forcing careless tackles at the heart of defense for an early penalty. Bernard planted the ball at the net resulting to the much awaited jubilations. The visitors forced the lads to a good counter attack system that resulted to a penalty at the heart of Tezo Stars.

John could not prevent Ibrahims shot for a level.

While the fans looked not really comforted for a draw, the boys fought for their lives. The two strikers were offloaded for fresh legs. Gerald and Edward caused more havoc to the visitors resulting to another shot out. Bernard comfortably converted the penalty two minutes to stoppage time.

The lads held to the advantage to bag three points and taking their tally to 19 points while affirming their home ground unbeaten record. Smiling faces all over the home fans, players and officials were evident. Bravo Tezo stars no limits to your dreams! Keep on dreaming well.           

TEZO STARS V/S MOKOWE MATCH POSTPONED

TEZO STARS V/S MOKOWE MATCH POSTPONED

The long much awaited day was not honored as expected. After a weeks long preparation at Tezo training ground, the boys walked shoulders low on realizing that Mokowe were not in their dinner menu. We learned with a lot of regret that Kikulacho had their special case considered. They had pleaded that they play  three  matches against all teams from Lamu at the very weekend.

The disappointment was evident in almost every face at Bustani field of play as even the referees had shown up.

“We are so sorry were informing you of the postponement of the days fixture to probably the weekend” called the fixture secretary Japhet Kaingu.

It’s a provision at the Federations office to give in to some requests so as all matches are honored. Its so costly to honor a single match on a trip rather play all three matches at once.

 Kikulacho were bold enough to consider their financial position  for a cost effective budget.

Tezo stars were a full house. All the new recruits sighed over the transfer window were available and two had a start place in the lineup. The boys in college were present. These hungry vultures looked voracious enough to feed on Mokowe to their extinction.

“Am certain of winning the days fixture on a high goal scoring show” Coach Harrison Mbwana had earlier worned!

“We will definitely win and extend our unbeaten home record” confident team Captain Michael Baya concluded at a press conference.

The game was scheduled for July 21 , 2013 the coming Sunday. We will win the match-AMEN.     

BIG WEEKEND MATCH

THIS WEEKEND WE ARE HOSTING MKOWE FC ON TH PROVINCIAL FKF LEAGUE AT BUSTANI BORA HOME GROUND KARIBUNI NYOTE MUONE VIJANA WAKIGARAGAZA KABUMBU

league standing

As at Saturday 29th June 2013

picture from our previous games

TEZO STARS V/S GORILLA F.C MATCH REPORT AS AT 29TH JUNE, 2013 AT (WITU) LAMU COUNTY

NORTH COAST PROVINCIAL LEAGUE, TEZO STARS V/S GORILLA F.C MATCH REPORT AS AT 29^TH JUNE, 2013 AT (WITU) LAMU COUNTY

The days average weather condition

The day was hot and humid and the blue sky promised fireworks at the green grassed pitch of Witu primary school. Temperatures were at 25 degrees Celsius.

Teams’ arrival

Tezo stars honored the match by arriving at Witu at noon three hours earlier after 230 kilometers drive. They all looked happy after the long adventurous journeys. Most gorilla fans and players were certain of the days match fixture. “Welcome, you will reside in one of the rooms at the school before kickoff” Said the team Manager Gorilla football club. The boys returned to bus after the changing room orientation to be driven a kilometer away in the commercial town for lunch. Here all the sports tourists took their favorite food chapatti on beans. This was the only affordable food for the boys slim wallets. The boys found their way into the town streets and most of them purchased mangoes the only commodity that was cheap in town. They lamented on the high prices of merchandise and services in town being double the prices back home. The beautiful scenario of springs, swamps and river tributaries at the outskirts of the town still lingers much in the domestic tourists to be desired.

At the dressing room

At 1415 hours the boys were dressing up ready for their mission. They put on their popular blue Manchester united away kit that made them look like glomming blue flowers on green (sinde mondo) grass as they stretched ready for the kick start. The gorilla side wore the famous blue sky of Manchester city and the Manchester derby at the Etihad stadium looked to be the hot cake for dinner.

Interviewing the tezo stars captain.

Victor (Ikpeba) Ruwa; Captain Michael, what do you think the result will be after this long tedious journey.

Michael Baya; well, we have a mission to become proud of our selves after this match, oh! We are optimistic!  

Arrival of the referee.

The only match referee surfaced. While the most recent federations circular stipulated clearly that there would be four officials, Tezo stars gave in to playing after consulting the North Coast Provincial League Headquarters in Malindi. 

Pre match session.

The referee conducted the pre match inspection. At the coin toss, the Gorilla team captain won. He chose to kick start the ball while Tezo stars played from North to South of the field of play. Gorilla started brightly with their central striker making a solo run passed two players but was fouled by Scholes forty yards to the Tezo Stars goal mouth. A fast restart was intercepted by the missionaries and the resultant counter attack forced the gorilla center half to a careless tackle just at Bernard’s position. Bernard, Tonihno and Sylvester animated the free kick. As the other boys insisted to get the passes, Bernard drove a powerful short to the bottom right hand Conner for the opener.

Commentary

Goal! Goal!!! An early goal for the visitors! Should be the fastest goal of the league at the dying seconds of the first minute.

Bernard celebrated in his trade mark diamond sigh which most locals associate it as an illuminate sigh.

Re start after the first goal

It looked to be a bitter pill to swallow to the gorilla family and they showed real intention to console their fans as they mounted pressure on the Tezo stars goal area. Tezo stars composed themselves and absorbed the threat amounted. As Anthony –the dribbling wizard showed what he is made of; he was summoned by the referee. The team captain went to hear the verdict. They were all astonished when the referee flashed yellow cards to them. As Anthony was moving away he was recalled for a second yellow card and a red card. The gorilla fans up lauded their “twelfth player”. Some Tezo stars fans couldn’t stomach the decision and their bowing resulted to “Zico” the diehard Tezo stars fan red carded. As the referee threatened to end the match, Ikpeba begged not and escorted the boys into the bus. A strong challenge on Sylvester Kombe was waved on as the boy lay on grass crying in agony. He was carried off the field of play. After the first aid we leant he was savior injured. The medical staff advised he be taken to the hospital. Desmond Fondo came for injured tall sticker. Michael Baya advised his descendants to calm down and carry the cross to Golgotha. Harry, the team coach introduced some technical advice to suit the one man down. The gorillas were at the receiving end and were lucky as Desmond and Edward were denied by the acrobatic Gorilla custodian. The half time whistle was blown to the rescue of the fatigued gorillas.

Half time session

“We will win this match only if we will be bold and be displined. We need to love and tolerate the referee. He will decide the outcome yes but we tame him for our mercy. We need to defend well to attack well”, advised the Tactician.

Second half restart

Tezo stars were again a handful to the primates. Tumaini and Alex labored so well in the midfield as the gorilla tactics proved inefficient. George was the hard nut to crack. He played the superman role for an impermeable defense, outpacing any gorilla out to course mess. Bernard could have compounded more misery to the hosts as his trade mark volley went off an inch to make it two nil. A dubious tackle on Desmond saw the gorillas even the Tezo players.

Commentary

The adrenaline is now normal after acidity levels went high, Relief to the visitors. A long clearance by the stout gorilla defender to the unmarked plumb sticker who scored to the delight of the home fans.

Tezo restarted the ball with a real impact forcing a reckless tackle on Edward for a red card-a second the gorilla team. As the visitors graced, the referee blew the final whistle ten minutes to time. One-one draw was the final score line.