Edward John Kumwembe famously known as Edo Kumwembe is a Tanzanian journalist sports writer and a football commentator at Wasafi Media. He is a pundit for SuperSport TV in South Africa doing football commentary in Swahili language since August 2016.[1][2][3][4] He doubles as a host for a sports talk show on Wasafi FM and a sports columnist for Mwanaspoti a Swahili sports newspaper published by Mwananchi Communications Limited in Tanzania.[5][6]
Edward Kumwembe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward John Kumwembe Dar es Salam, Tanzania |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, commentator |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | sports commentary Mwanaspoti |
Early life and career
editEdo was born on April 16, 1977, in Dar es Salaam. In October 2019, he joined Wasafi FM as a Host for a sports talk show. He is also a sports writer at Mwanaspoti , a Swahili sports newspaper in Tanzania which is under Mwananchi Communications Limited.[7][8] Since August 2016, he serves as a pundit for Supersport in South Africa where he is part of the team that presents Swahili commentary on the English Premier League, World Cup and the African Cup of Nations.[4][5][7][9] He has covered top competitions such as the African Cup of Nations in Ghana 2008, The Confederations Cup 2009 in South Africa, World Cup 2014 in Brazil, as well as several league games in Europe including the UEFA Champions League.[5][6][8]
References
edit- ^ "Yanga bado hawana timu - Mchambuzi, Edo Kumwembe". Bongo5.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "Samatta, Edo kumwembe, Mobetto watoa neno, mara baada ya kuteuliwa kuwa mabalozi". mwanahalisionline.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "stories/201609290711". allafrica.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ a b Daily News Reporter. "Advertisement". dailynews.co.tz. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ a b c "Edo Kumwembe". thecitizen.co.tz. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ a b "Edo Kumwembe Afunguka Sakata la Mbwana Samatta na Ston Villa "Mbwana Samatta Hakutaka Kuondoka"". Udaku Special. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ a b "Usajili Wa Makambo Wampa Mashaka Edo Kumwembe - Nijuze Mpya -| Pata Habari zote za Michezo kitaifa na Kimataifa, Ajira, Magazeti, Mahusiano pamoja na Elimu". nijuzempya.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ a b "Msikie Edo Kumwembe!". Mwanaspoti. 6 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "Edo Kumwembe akerwa na Uwanja wa Sabasaba". sportskitaa.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
External links
edit- "Edo Kumwembe". thecitizen.co.tz. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- "Yanga bado hawana timu - Mchambuzi, Edo Kumwembe". Bongo5.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- "Edo Kumwembe akerwa na Uwanja wa Sabasaba". sportskitaa.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- "stories/201609290711". allafrica.com. Retrieved 2021-12-13.