- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2025 – Mathare United beat Posta Rangers 3-2 in a FKF Premier League thriller at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The mailmen drew first blood after eight minutes, Felix Oluoch sneaking into the D to lob the ball over an advancing Michael Wanyika in the slumboys’…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2025 – World record holder Agnes Ngetich finished second in the women’s 3000m at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica on Friday night. Ngetich clocked 8:28.75 as Ethiopian Ejgayehu Taye cruised to victory in 8:28.42. In third place was another Ethiopian, Tsige…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2025 – The national men’s rugby 7s team cruised into the semi-finals of the Singapore 7s with a close victory over France on Saturday morning. Shujaa came into the match buoyed by their 17-7 win over Ireland in their first Pool B encounter, earlier in the morning. They…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5, 2025 – Shujaa began their Singapore 7s campaign on a positive after ousting Ireland in their opening Pool B encounter on Saturday morning. Nygel Amaitsa put Kenya in the lead in the second minute with the opening try, picking himself up afterwards to convert successfully…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Kenya Prisons lost in straight sets to defending champions Zamalek in the opening match of the Africa Club Volleyball Championships in Abuja, Nigeria on Friday evening. The wardresses exhibited a gallant fighting spirit against the Egyptian giants, narrowly losing 25…
- MADRID, Spain, April 4, 2025 – Four Real Madrid players have been cleared to face Arsenal in their Champions League quarter-final despite three being punished by Uefa. Last month, European football’s governing body opened an investigation into allegations of indecent conduct by Antonio Rudiger,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala will be a busy man for the next two months as he competes in a number of races across the globe. Omanyala’s first port of call will be Gaborone where he will be competing at the Botswana Grand Prix, among other elite…
- PARIS, France, April 4, 2025 – Paris St-Germain are on the brink of something special. Luis Enrique’s side are 21 points clear of nearest challengers Monaco in Ligue 1 and avoiding defeat at home to Angers on Saturday will see them crowned champions with six matches remaining. It will only be the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Bramwel Simiyu struck in the first half as Sofapaka beat Ulinzi Stars in Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League tie at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday evening. The soldiers came into the tie in desperate need for a win — their first since February 15…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 4, 2025 – Kevin de Bruyne has announced he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 16 trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) will be looking to wrap up their Kenya Cup season on a high with victory against Nondies RFC at the Den on Saturday. KCB coach Oliver Mang’eni says the bankers are determined to finish with silverware despite an overall, disappointing…
- LONDON, England, April 4, 2025 – A proposal to bring back V10 engines to Formula 1 is set to be rejected by the sport’s engine manufacturers next week. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of governing body the FIA, has been championing a plan to reintroduce high-revving, big capacity naturally…
- LONDON, England, April 4, 2025 – Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says he is not affected by the abuse he receives from some Spurs supporters and “will continue fighting”. Spurs suffered their 16th defeat in 30 Premier League games this season with Thursday night’s 1-0 loss at Chelsea.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Vincent Kibet Keter cruised to victory in the men’s 1500m at the fourth leg of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend meeting in Nakuru on Friday. The 2021 World Under 20 1500m champion clocked 3:38.3 to clinch first place, ahead of World Cross Country…
- MANCHESTER, England, April 4, 2025 – Kevin de Bruyne has confirmed he will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season. De Bruyne, 33, has won 16 trophies since joining City from Wolfsburg in 2015, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2023. He…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Cynthia Chepngeno won the women’s 5000m at the fourth leg of the Athletics Kenya (AK) Track and Field Weekend Meeting in Nakuru on Friday. Chepngeno clocked 15:28.6 to cut the tape, ahead of Kenya Navy’s Gladys Jeptepkeny who timed 15:29.6…
- LIVERPOOL, England, April 4, 2025 – Everton have condemned death threats made towards James Tarkowski and his family following the defender’s tackle in Wednesday’s Merseyside derby at Anfield. Tarkowski was booked for a late challenge on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, but the Premier…
- ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 4, 2025 – Fenerbahce have accused Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk of acting “as if he had been shot” after a confrontation with their manager Jose Mourinho on Wednesday night. In a strongly-worded statement, Fenerbahce accused Buruk of having the “audacity to make disrespectful…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Shabana FC youngster Ezekiah Omuri is eager to make the final squad for this month’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Under 20 in Egypt. Omuri says it will be a great achievement for him to represent the country on such a big stage as the continental competition. “It…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – Mwamba RFC are set to host their first-ever match at their new home at the Goan Institute on April 26. The Forest Road venue will be the scene for the women’s Kenya Cup final between Kulabu and arch-rivals Impala RFC. The 1983 Kenya Cup champions confirmed the…
- LONDON, England, April 4, 2025 – A number of high-profile injuries have occurred in women’s football in recent years – but could the type of pitches they play on be a contributing factor? That is a question Brighton chief executive officer Paul Barber asked last week and he welcomed research into…
- SUZUKA, Japan, April 4, 2025 – Alpine’s Jack Doohan suffered a high-speed crash as Friday practice at the Japanese Grand Prix was punctuated by four red-flag stoppages. The Australian was uninjured in the crash, which initial impressions suggested was caused by the DRS overtaking aid still being…
- LONDON, England, April 4, 2025 – “It’s potentially the difference between life and death.” The words of a “hugely frustrated” Lynn Calder – the head of Ineos Automotive, the car company owned by Manchester United minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe – when talking about the impact that United…
- GOLDEN STATE, United States, April 4, 2025 – Stephen Curry scored 37 points to outscore LeBron James and lead the Golden State Warriors to a 123-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Brandin Podziemski contributed a further 28 points with a career-high eight three-pointers as the Warriors…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – All roads lead to Ruiru Sports Club as top lady golfers from around the region battle for honours at the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Open from April 4-6 (this weekend). This Golfer of the year’s (GOTY) thrilling edition introduces an exciting new format with a 36-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 4, 2025 – National under 20 men’s football team coach Salim Babu may require painkillers, if the level of talent in the squad is anything to go by. Babu admits he is suffering from a selection headache ahead of this month’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt. “It is very…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Harambee Stars midfielder Teddy Akumu has admitted that missing out on qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) was a painful ordeal, saying he had yearned for the dream after missing out on Kenya’s team for the 2019 showpiece. Akumu was painfully dropped…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 4 – Kenyan international Clyde Senaji says he is honoured to have been named captain of Malawian top flight side Nyasa Big Bullets ahead of their 2025-26 season which kicks off this weekend. Senaji said his dream is to lead the club to reclaim the Malawian Premier League in the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 3 – Arsenal defender Gabriel will miss the remainder of the season after the club confirmed he requires hamstring surgery. The Brazilian was substituted in the first half of Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Fulham at the Emirates stadium on Tuesday. The former Lille defender…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Kenya’s chances of securing a place in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup suffered a massive blow following a shocking batting collapse against Tanzania in their latest qualifier match. In a game where victory would have placed them in a strong position ahead of their…
- RABAT, Morocco, Apr 3 – The Basketball Africa League (BAL) Thursday announced that 156 players from a record 28 countries across five continents will compete in the league’s milestone fifth season, which will tip-off on Saturday, April 5 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Rwandese golfer Celestin Nsanzuwera is the winner of the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament, played at the par 71 Great Rift Valley Golf Resort. Celestin returned a round leading score of 2-under par, 69 to take…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, April 3, 2025 – At a time like this last year, the national men’s rugby 7s team were on their way to a well-deserved return to the prestigious World Series. They had just won the first leg of the Challenger Series in Dubai in January and finished third at the subsequent round in…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Apr 3 – Max Verstappen says it “was not a mistake” that he liked a comment on social media describing Red Bull’s decision to demote Liam Lawson as “a panic move” and “close to bullying”. The remarks were made by Dutch former Formula 1 driver Giedo van der Garde, a friend of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 3 – Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s elite amateur, John Lejirma, shot a round of 67 on round three of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School (Q-School) tournament for 4-under par on the day, and 6-under par 207 for the tournament. His round was the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 2 – Under the gloomy skies of Lagos, Kenya’s U19 cricket team displayed immense resilience and determination to snatch a four-run victory (DLS method) over hosts Nigeria in their ICC U19 World Cup Qualifier clash at the TBS Cricket Oval. It was a match filled with tension, and…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 28 – Kakamega Homeboyz and Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has been provisionally suspended from all football activities for 90 days by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over match manipulation allegations. In a statement sent by FKF Thursday, the country’s football…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Guided by five key pillars among them elite athlete performance, Tennis Kenya Deputy president, Francis Mutuku has singled out immediate preparations for 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games if elected the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) Chief in the April 24 polls.…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Kenya’s U19 cricket team is set for a crucial test as they compete in the ICC U19 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Lagos, Nigeria, starting Friday. Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) will play host to Nigeria, Kenya, Namibia, Sierra…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – After a long period without a sponsor, the Kenya Cup has received a boost following an injection of Ksh 10 million from Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), through its flagship brand Tusker. The sponsorship, which will go towards supporting the 2025 Semi-Finals and the Finals,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Tusker FC Captain Charles Momanyi has been named Tusker FC Player of the Month for March 2025 following an outstanding series of performances in the past month, walking home with a shopping voucher worth Ksh 50,000 and a personalized trophy. The award, which is determined…
- NYERI, Kenya, Mar 27 – The ministry of sports has restructured construction of Ruringu stadium from 20,000-seater to 15,000 at a cost of Ksh 850 million. Speaking when he toured the facility which has stalled since 2017 after launch by former president Uhuru Kenyatta, Cabinet Secretary for Youth…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 27 – Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Thursday confirmed that its working with CAF and FIFA to investigate Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi over match fixing allegations. While responding to videos circulating online involving shot-stopper Matasi, who also features for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has joined Scottish side Dunfermline Athletic FC until the end of this season. In a statement, the second-tier side said the 33-year-old has signed a short-term contract until the end of the season, subject to…
- LONDON, England, March 26, 2025 – Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has asked the Premier League to “act and investigate” co-owner Todd Boehly’s involvement in ticket reselling website Vivid Seats. In an open letter to the league’s chief executive Richard Masters, the group reiterates a past complaint that…
- LIVERPOOL, England, March 26, 2025 – After months of speculation, Liverpool fans are trying to process the prospect of Trent Alexander-Arnold possibly joining Real Madrid. The 26-year-old Liverpudlian has entered the final three months of his contract and can negotiate with potential suitors before…
- LONDON, England, March 26, 2025 – Manchester City and Chelsea could earn up to £97m in prize money from this year’s Club World Cup. The overall prize fund, shared between all 32 teams based on different factors, will be £775m, with £407m divided between all participating clubs and £368m awarded on…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, March 26, 2025 – National Under 20 football team coach Salim Babu believes Kenya can shock the continent at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Babu says the Rising Stars can soar above Group C and sail into the knockout stages. “We are in a group in which if we work hard and […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 26 – Kenya’s U19 cricket team enters the 2026 ICC U19 World Cup Qualifiers in Lagos, Nigeria, with high expectations, as former national team pacer Peter Ongondo backs them to secure the coveted ticket to the global showpiece. However, he warns that handling pressure will be the…
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, March 26, 2025 – In any previous World Cup, there would be genuine fear about Brazil failing to qualify. Not this time. In an expanded competition, with six South American teams making it through automatically, Brazil have a six-point cushion over a Venezuela team who have…
