- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – President William Ruto has promised that his government will pull all stops to ensure that Kenya and by extension neighbors Uganda and Tanzania lines out a world class event, after the East Africa Pamoja Bid won the rights to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 27 – After leading her team to triumph at the 13th leg of the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) East Africa Golf Tour, Phyllis Kisuna has admitted she is dreaming of glory at the grand finale of the competition at the Karen Country Golf Club on November 24. Kisuna conceded she…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 27 – World Cross Country bronze medalist Agnes Ngetich will be hopeful of another crack at the women’s 10km world record after her time set at the Trunsylvania 10km race in Romania was not ratified. In a statement, the organising committee said they have agreed with the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – The East Africa Pamoja Bid by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to bring the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to the region has been successful, with the CAF Executive Committee voting for the three countries to host the tournament. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon in Cairo…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Global innovative technology brand TECNO, announced its official partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as the exclusive smartphone sponsor for the Africa Cup of Nations set for Cote d’Ivoire. The partnership between TECNO and CAF was officially sealed…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – National women’s football team Harambee Starlets lived a dream on Tuesday evening, downing Cameroon to qualify for the final qualification round for the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Here is how the evening action at the Nyayo National Stadium went down, in…
- MADRID, Sep 26 – Mallorca held La Liga leaders FC Barcelona to a 2-2 draw at their Son Moix Stadium on Tuesday night in a match filled with excitement. Mallorca took an early lead in the seventh minute when Vedat Muriqi capitalized on a poor pass from Marc-Andre ter Stegen, netting the ball from…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 27 – Harambee Starlets striker Cynthia Shilwatso believes the team can battle all the way to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) next year, paying homage to the belief and hard working nature of the team. Shilwatso was Kenya’s heroine as they downed Cameroon’s Indomitable…
- MILAN, Italy, Sep 27 – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen’s agent said he “reserves the right to take legal action” against the club after a video mocking the player was posted and then deleted from the Serie A side’s official TikTok on Tuesday. Roberto Calenda released a statement on messaging platform…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Sep 27 – Holders Manchester United cruised into the Carabao Cup fourth round with a comfortable victory over Crystal Palace in their all-Premier League encounter at Old Trafford. First-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Casemiro set United on their way to a place in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Harambee Starlets skipper Ruth Ingotsi saw her penalty saved by the Cameroonian keeper, but says she did not feel under pressure or heartbroken, as she trusted in her own custodian Annedy Kundu. Ingotsi, arguably Starlets best player in the regular 90 minute with a calm,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba led her players in paying glowing tributes to Kenyans who thronged the Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday afternoon to give them support as they downed Cameroon to make the second round of the qualifiers towards next year’s Women’s…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 26 – Lakers hockey team coach Austin Tuju is optimistic they can win the continental gong when they compete at the 25th edition of the Africa Cup for Club Championships set for November 18-26 in Blantyre, Malawi. Tuju said the girls are buoyed by the 24th edition of the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Sheryl Angachi scored the winning penalty as Kenya’s Harambee Starlets stunned Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses 4-3 on post match-penalties to make it into the second round of qualification towards the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The game was forced into…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 26 – Since time in memorial, horses have been renowned for their brute strength, swiftness and hardiness, which makes them suitable for different sports, such as horse racing, equestrian, and polo among others. Horses have been part and parcel of various wars that have…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 26 – Young polo player Amani Nzomo insists he has a long way to go in his career despite emerging the best at the past weekend’s Casino Six-Goal Polo Tournament at the Nairobi Polo Club. The 18-year-old said he is keeping his feet firmly planted on the ground and his head…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 26 – Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba is confident they will overturn the 1-0 deficit against Cameroon in the return leg of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) first round qualifier on Tuesday afternoon. Starlets lost by a solitary goal to the indomitable…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Cameroon is playing cautious and admitting they face a difficult task as they prepare to tackle Kenya’s Harambee Starlets in the return leg of their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) first round qualification match at the Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 25 – Harambee Starlets skipper Ruth Ingotsi has called on fans to turn out in large numbers as they take on Cameroon in the second leg of their first round Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that entrance to Tuesday…
- WASHINGTON, United States, Sep 25 – Lionel Messi remains in doubt for Inter Miami’s clash with Houston Dynamo in the US Open Cup final because of an unspecified muscle injury, Inter manager Gerardo Martino said on Sunday. Argentina captain Messi missed Inter Miami’s 1-1 away draw with Orlando City…
- THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Sep 25 – Ajax announced on Sunday the immediate termination of their collaboration with director of football, Sven Mislintat, after just four months. The Amsterdam-based Dutch soccer club cited a lack of broad organizational support as the reason for this decision. “Several…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sep 25 – Eliud Kipchoge’s coach Patrick Sang has hinted that his ‘Super Human’ athlete will try once again to break the men’s marathon world record after missing it at this year’s Berlin Marathon. Kipchoge, who holds the world record in a time of 2:01:09, successfully defended his…
- MADRID, Spain, Sep 24 – Alvaro Morata scored twice as Atletico Madrid ended Real Madrid’s 100% start to the La Liga season with a fine victory over their city rivals. They led inside four minutes when former Real forward Morata converted Samuel Lino’s dangerous cross. Antoine Griezmann then made it…
- LYON, France, Sep 25 – Wales produced a brilliant display, beating an increasingly ragged Australia 40-6 to become the first team to guarantee a spot in the quarter-finals. In contrast, the Wallabies are facing a Pool-stage exit for the very first time. With both sides viewing it as a must-win…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sep 24 – Kenyans living in Germany joined by their compatriots from Sweden and Norway brought life at the 2023 Berlin Marathon to hand Eliud Kipchoge the much-needed morale boost to clinch historic fifth Berlin Marathon title on Sunday. Clad in their Kenyan gears and armed with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 24 – Capital FM polo team player Michelle Morgan admits she has learnt a lot from experienced players ever since she embraced the game a year ago. Morgan said she has been observing and learning from the best players in the game in her bid to improve her skills and…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sept 24 – After breaking through into the podium for the first time, Kenya’s Sheila Chepkirui is now planning to go one better in one of the World Marathon Majors. Chepkirui, finished second in Sunday’s 2023 Berlin women’s Marathon in 2:17:49 in her third marathon to pocket Ksh 3.7…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Sep 24 – Tottenham came from behind twice to secure a hard-earned point in the north London derby against Arsenal in a thriller at Emirates Stadium. In a relentless encounter, Arsenal took the lead after 26 minutes when Bukayo Saka’s shot was deflected into his own goal by…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 – Anthony Kimani earned his first victory as Ulinzi Stars head coach as he led the military side to a 1-0 victory over Sofapaka in an FKF Premier League match at their Sports Complex backyard in Lang’ata on Sunday. Prior to this game, Kimani, handed the job at the start of…
- HANGZHOU, China, Sep 24 – The curtain rose for the 19th Asian Games at the opening ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, on Saturday night. The theme for the opening ceremony is “Tide of Asia,” which originated from Zhejiang’s signature…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sep 24 – Every race is a learnt lesson, World Record holder Eliud Kipchoge said after crossing the finish-line to win his historic fifth Berlin Marathon title in the German Capital on Sunday. Speaking to Capital Sport in Berlin, Kipchoge admitted that he was going for his own world…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 – Ethiopian Tigst Assefa shattered Brigid Kosgei’s Women’s World Record set four years ago, becoming the first woman to ever run under 2:12 as she clocked 2:11:53 to win the Berlin Marathon on Sunday. Assefa ran a hugely solo race for almost three quarters of the course, with…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 24 – World Record holder Eliud Kipchoge had to dig deep into his energy reserves in the last seven kilometres of the race, as he clinched a historic fifth Berlin Maraton title on Sunday, claiming the crown in 2:02:42. Kipchoge looked to have lost some steam towards the end of…
- SUZUKA, Japan, Sep 24 – Red Bull’s Max Verstappen dominated the Japanese Grand Prix to take his 13th victory of the year and help his team clinch the constructors’ title. The Dutchman fended off the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris at the first two corners and then motored away into a…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Sep 24 – Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he was angry with Rodri for being sent off in his side’s win over Nottingham Forest – but also criticised referee Anthony Taylor for his performance. City held on with 10 men in the second half to win 2-0 and maintain…
- PARIS, France, Sep 24 – Ireland cemented their status as the number one-ranked side in world rugby as they edged an enthralling tussle with defending champions South Africa at the Stade de France. Manie Libbok’s early penalty put South Africa ahead as Ireland’s lineout malfunctioned, losing four of…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sep 24 – Relentless Bayern Munich cruised 7-0 past Bochum and climb atop the standings after new arrival Harry Kane provided a hat trick at the Bundesliga fifth round on Saturday. The Bavarians started highly motivated and created their first clearcut chance through Eric Maxim…
- BERLIN, Germany, Sept 23 – “Before I call it quit, I think I have a World Record in me, I am not training because of less things, I am training because I want to push the limit,” those are the words of legendary Eliud Kipchoge ahead of Sunday’s Berlin Marathon. The flat course of Berlin […]
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- LILLE, France, September 23 – Henry Arundell plundered five tries as England overcame a frantic start to dismantle Rugby World Cup newcomers Chile with a 71-0 victory that continues their march towards the quarter-finals. Steve Borthwick’s team were rewarded for discarding their unpopular kicking…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 23 – Beez FC have clinched the #KOT5Aside tournament staged at the Ngong road arena, in Nairobi on Saturday Beez beat Pollycraps FC in a tight final that drew a huge audience within Ngong road arena. The champions of this year’s #KOT5Aside walked away with Sh100,000 courtesy of…
- TOULOUSE, France, September 23 – Portugal fell agonisingly short of a first Rugby World Cup victory as they drew 18-18 with Georgia after a dramatic conclusion in Toulouse. Having been 13-0 down just past the half-hour mark, the Portuguese fought back with 18 unanswered points before Tengizi…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, September 23 – Manchester City had Rodri sent off as they extended their winning start in the Premier League with an unnecessarily complicated 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. The champions looked to be cruising to victory after early goals from Phil Foden and Erling…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 23 – Rashid Toha scored a last-gasp equaliser as Kenya Police came from a goal down to draw 2-2 against AFC Leopards in their FKF Premier League match at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Saturday. The law enforcers started brightly in their search for a…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 23 – Collins Injera, Lavin Asego, Oliver Mang’eni and Co. rolled back the years as the Kenya Legends beat their Ugandan counterparts 31-12 in a thrilling match at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday. The hosts came into the match guns blazing, taking the lead after 10…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 22 – A model professional, stickler for perfection and a father figure in Kenyan sports. These were some of the glowing phrases used to describe Sean Cardovillis during a memorial service for the Capital FM sports presenter at the Consolata Shrine on Friday. Hundreds of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 22 – The Kenyan government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Basketball Association (NBA) that will see the American basketball governing body provide training to local school teachers and coaches on modern skills and knowledge of the game.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, September 21 – Officials of different sports federations in Kenya began a three-day seminar in Maanzoni, Machakos on Thursday, which seeks to chart the way forward for the industry. The workshop, organised by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (Nock), seeks to unlock the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 – Par 73 Kitale Golf Club is set to host 150 golfers from around the country for the 13th leg of the East Africa Golf Tour this coming weekend. The morning tee action is expected to start at 7:00 am as teams battle for the top two positions to book a […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 – Jamhuri High School will be the venue for the mouth-watering Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Division 3 League final pitting Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj Development against Sikh Union Development on Saturday. Both teams qualified for the final in…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Sep 21 – David Raya has always had faith in his ability to become Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper, but admits his selection for the north London derby is not guaranteed. The Spain international joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford this summer in a switch which, in all…
