- The technical team will settle on a total of 36 players who are going to be in camp in preparation for the tournament that will be held later in April
- Kabaddi founder in Kenya Lavender Oguta said due to lack of sponsorship the elite league had attracted 12 teams drawn from Nairobi and the neighbouring counties of Machakos and Kiambu.
- Nzoia top the league standings with 27 points from 13 matches and Ambani says it’s down to proper recruitment of players from the grass root ball tournament by coach Salim.
- They currently lie seventh in the Kenya Cup standings after seven rounds and will hope to be in contention for the play-off slots at the end of the season, after they narrowly missed out in the 2021/2022 season after finishing fifth on the log.
- Both sides are aiming to redeem themselves after losing their previous matches whereby the Soldiers went down 1-0 against Wadadia at Ulinzi Sport Complex as Vihiga fell 4-1 in former Champions Thika Queens at Thika Stadium.
- Mwarangu, affectionately known as Orango to the boxers, was in and out of the national team until after 1980 is when he became a regular. He retired in 1996 to found his pet project the Ndenderu Boxing Club.
- The 35-year-old inspired his country to World Cup glory last month by scoring two goals and a penalty in the South Americans' shoot-out triumph over previous holders France following a thrilling 3-3 draw in Qatar.
- Xavier’s stable has garnered 14 points from their opening eight fixtures and will aim to make it three wins on the bounce when they face third-placed Murang’a Seal at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a on Friday.
- Shujaa have improved in form in recent outings in Hamilton and Sydney, finishing 13th and 10th consecutively and will hope to be in fine form against top sides like Australia and Fiji.
- After playing 12 matches, Bidco are placed eleventh with 15 points. They have scored 15 goals and conceded 14, a clear sign that there is a problem defensively.
- Davis, recently returned from a 20-game absence with a stress injury in his right foot, will be sidelined as the team continues to manage his return.
- After seven fixtures, Vihiga Queens top the league with 16 points, two adrift of the second-placed Nakuru City Queens, while Gaspo, Bunyore Starlets and Thika Queens complete the top five with 12 points each in that order
- In Africa Karan won four out of six rallies in Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya (Equator Rally) to finish second overall behind Leroy Gomes of Zambia
- Lang'at who trains in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County won the men’s race in 30:31.2 ahead of Bravin Kiprop (30:38.1) and 10km record holder Rhonex Kipruto (30:38.1)
- Leopards were the sharper side but Mathews matched their efforts, pulling some important of saves to deny the home attack that was spearheaded by the in-form Ojo Olaniyi
- Trippier played a major role in just keeping Newcastle in the Premier League last season before their push into Champions League contention this campaign.
- Arsenal lead City by five points at the top of the table and Arteta believes the Gunners have to put the defending English champions to the sword when they have the chance.
