Tusker Football Club

 Tusker Football Club is one of the most successful clubs in the Kenyan Premier League. Since its formation in 1969, Tusker FC has been able to win 10 titles, a feat that is only surpassed by Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. Popularly known as the Brewers by its adoring fans, Tusker FC is successful not only on-field matters but also financially. Perhaps, this is based on its long association with the East African Breweries (a beer making company), which has been the club’s sponsors since its inauguration. In fact, it is this long association with the beer company that was behind its former name, Kenya Breweries, which was later changed to Tusker FC just before the turn of the millennium. This change of name was meant to promote a popular beer brand of the East African Breweries known as Tusker.

Championships

Three years after its formation, Tusker FC won its first major league title in the year 1972. An amazing feat for a young and ambitious club, this success was repeated 5 years later when the club won the historic back to back titles in the year 1977 and 1978. The 1980s were obviously the darkest period of this club as they went the entire decade without any title to their name. However, the end to this trophy drought came in 1994 when Tusker FC won its fourth title, a title which has been followed with six other titles in the last twenty years. This amazing title year has also been followed by four East African CECAFA cup titles, as well as 5 domestic cup titles. In terms of continental competitions, Tusker FC has been one of the lowest-performing teams from Kenya, which football analysts say is a projection of underdevelopment of the quality of football in Kenya.

Change of Stadium

For the better part of the club's footballing history, Tusker FC has not been able to command massive fan following as compared to their closest rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. They may be successful both in the field and financially compared to their nearest rivals, but lack of a major following in terms of the fan base has been a major handicap for this highly committed club. People close to the club noted that their former small stadium, the Ruaraka Sports Ground may have been among the reasons that contributed to this underachievement in terms of the fan base. Following these observations, that the club decided to relocate to Kinoru stadium, which is in the Eastern part of the country. The main reasoning behind this relocation, which took place in 2013 was to take advantage of the region, which lacked any established football club. 

The Club's Community Projects

As one of the financially stable clubs in Kenya, Tusker FC has over the years been involved in various community projects with the main purpose of improving the lives of Kenyans. The club's players led by its current captain Boniface Ambani, as well as head coach Francis Kimanzi, have been able to contribute some cash from their salaries to help the needy within the clubs surroundings. Such achievements have been instrumental in elevating the club's profile within football fans in Kenya, thereby becoming second-best club to almost every football fan in Kenya.