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Nairobi United sign former highly-rated Kenya U-20 midfielder Kevin Wang'aya
Nairobi United have announced the signing of Kevin Wang’aya, a highly-rated midfielder and former Kenya National U-20 international, as they bolster their midfield engine room.
By 3 days ago
Nairobi United sign former highly-rated Kenya U-20 midfielder Kevin Wang'aya
Harambee Stars defender Sichenje signs for Charlton Athletic
Charlton Athletic have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Kenya international Collins Sichenje, who arrives from Serbian side FK Vojvodina for an undisclosed fee.
By 4 days ago
Harambee Stars defender Sichenje signs for Charlton Athletic
Kenya U20 youngster Zech Obiero joins English side Tranmere Rovers on loan
Kenya U20 midfielder Zech Obiero has completed a loan move to League Two club Tranmere Rovers from Leyton Orient for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.
By 4 days ago
Kenya U20 youngster Zech Obiero joins English side Tranmere Rovers on loan
Kipchoge to carry flag at Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony
Kenya’s legendary long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge will return to the Olympic stage at Milano Cortina 2026, this time as a flag bearer for the opening ceremony.
By 4 days ago
Kipchoge to carry flag at Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony
Eto'o slapped with four-match ban, Sh2.5 million fine for misconduct at AFCON
Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match suspension and fined $20,000 (Sh2.5 million) after being found guilty of misconduct by a CAF disciplinary panel.
By 22 days ago
Eto'o slapped with four-match ban, Sh2.5 million fine for misconduct at AFCON
WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal
The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have been drawn alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Senegal for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
By 22 days ago
WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal
AFC Leopards' Fred Ambani named SJAK Coach of the month for December
AFC Leopards boss Fred Ambani has been crowned Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK)/Betika Coach of the Month for December
By 23 days ago
AFC Leopards' Fred Ambani named SJAK Coach of the month for December
CAF opens disciplinary investigations into AFCON 2025 quarter-finals misconduct
CAF has announced it has opened disciplinary investigations into several incidents that occurred during the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals in Morocco.
By 25 days ago
CAF opens disciplinary investigations into AFCON 2025 quarter-finals misconduct
Defending champions Ivory Coast overcome early shock to finish top of AFCON Group F
Ivory Coast produced a dramatic late comeback to finish top of Group F at the 2025 AFCON, coming from two goals down to beat Gabon 3-2 in Marrakesh
By 1 month ago
Defending champions Ivory Coast overcome early shock to finish top of AFCON Group F
Austine Odhiambo leaves Gor Mahia for Lebanese giants Nejmeh SC
Harambee Stars midfielder Austine Odhiambo has completed a move from Gor Mahia to Lebanese Premier League side Nejmeh SC.
By 1 month ago
Austine Odhiambo leaves Gor Mahia for Lebanese giants Nejmeh SC
Gabon government suspends entire national team after winless AFCON exit, Aubameyang dismissed
The Gabonese government has taken drastic action following the national team’s disappointing AFCON campaign, announcing the immediate suspension of the Panthers
By 1 month ago
Gabon government suspends entire national team after winless AFCON exit, Aubameyang dismissed
Tanzania qualify for AFCON knockout stages for the first time in 45 years
Tanzania have made history by reaching the AFCON 2025 knockout stage for the first time after fighting back to secure a 1-1 draw with Tunisia in Rabat, ending a 45-year wait
By 1 month ago
Tanzania qualify for AFCON knockout stages for the first time in 45 years
Diallo strikes again as Ivory Coast and Cameroon share spoils in AFCON classic
Man United winger Amad Diallo was again on the scoresheet as defending champions Ivory Coast were held to a 1-1 draw by rivals Cameroon in a pulsating AFCON Group F clash
By 1 month ago
Diallo strikes again as Ivory Coast and Cameroon share spoils in AFCON classic
Boxing heavyweight Anthony Joshua hospitalised after fatal road crash in Nigeria
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a serious road traffic accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people
By 1 month ago
Boxing heavyweight Anthony Joshua hospitalised after fatal road crash in Nigeria
Egypt seal top spot in Group B after goalless draw with Angola
Egypt secured first place in Group B of the AFCON after a 0-0 draw against Angola in Agadir, a result that confirmed their passage into the knockout stage of the tournament.
By 1 month ago
Egypt seal top spot in Group B after goalless draw with Angola
Osimhen inspires Nigeria into AFCON knockouts after dramatic win over Tunisia
Victor Osimhen produced a commanding display as Nigeria became the second team to qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage following a tense 3-2 victory over Tunisia
By 1 month ago
Osimhen inspires Nigeria into AFCON knockouts after dramatic win over Tunisia
Mozambique beat Gabon 3-2 to end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory
Mozambique finally celebrated a long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations victory after edging Gabon 3-2 in a gripping Group F encounter in Agadir on Sunday.
By 1 month ago
Mozambique beat Gabon 3-2 to end 39-year wait for first AFCON victory
Slice of late fortune sees Sudan stun Equatorial Guinea in AFCON
Sudan took a significant step towards the AFCON knockout stage after edging Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Casablanca on Sunday, thanks to a slice of late fortune.
By 1 month ago
Slice of late fortune sees Sudan stun Equatorial Guinea in AFCON
Mahrez scores as Algeria book place in AFCON last 16 after 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso
Algeria have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 after edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in a hard-fought Group E encounter
By 1 month ago
Mahrez scores as Algeria book place in AFCON last 16 after 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso
Okello's late penalty miss leaves Uganda and Tanzania locked in AFCON 2025 stalemate
Uganda were left to rue a painful missed opportunity after Allan Okello failed to convert a late penalty as the Cranes were held to a 1-1 draw by East African rivals Tanzania
By 1 month ago
Okello's late penalty miss leaves Uganda and Tanzania locked in AFCON 2025 stalemate
Diallo strike gets Ivory Coast title defence off to winning start
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast launched their Africa Cup of Nations title defence with a controlled 1-0 victory over Mozambique
By 1 month ago
Diallo strike gets Ivory Coast title defence off to winning start
Cameroon edge Gabon 1-0 as Eyong strike settles tight AFCON clash
Karl Etta Eyong struck inside six minutes to hand five-time champions Cameroon a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gabon in an Africa Cup of Nations Group F encounter
By 1 month ago
Cameroon edge Gabon 1-0 as Eyong strike settles tight AFCON clash
Salah's stoppage-time strike saves Egypt against Zimbabwe
Mohamed Salah struck deep into added time to rescue Egypt from an opening-day scare, as the seven-time AFCON champions edged Zimbabwe 2-1 in a dramatic Group B clash
By 1 month ago
Salah's stoppage-time strike saves Egypt against Zimbabwe
Hosts Morocco thrash Comoros 2-0 in AFCON 2025 opening game
Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi were enough to see hosts Morocco begin their AFCON 2025 campaign on home soil with a 2-0 win over Comoros.
By 1 month ago
Hosts Morocco thrash Comoros 2-0 in AFCON 2025 opening game
Late Daka header rescues point for Chipolopolo against Mali
Patson Daka struck deep into injury time to spare Zambia’s blushes, as the Chipolopolo held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group A match at the Africa Cup of Nations
By 1 month ago
Late Daka header rescues point for Chipolopolo against Mali
FIFA restores development funding for Kenyan football
FIFA has officially resumed development funding for the Football Kenya Federation, marking a significant step in Kenya’s journey to meet global football governance standards.
By 1 month ago
FIFA restores development funding for Kenyan football
List of items banned from stadiums in Morocco during AFCON 2025
Morocco AFCON 2025 organisers have released the official list of items prohibited at all tournament stadiums
By 1 month ago
List of items banned from stadiums in Morocco during AFCON 2025
Bandari FC sack head coach Mohamed Borji
Bandari Football Club have parted ways with head coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou.
By 1 month ago
Bandari FC sack head coach Mohamed Borji
Harambee Starlets up seven spots to 133 in latest FIFA rankings
The Kenya women's national football team, Harambee Starlets, have risen seven positions in the latest FIFA rankings for women. 
By 1 month ago
Harambee Starlets up seven spots to 133 in latest FIFA rankings
AFC Leopards end Mashemeji Derby drought with 1-0 win over Gor Mahia
Ingwe finally tasted Mashemeji Derby success today after edging rivals K'Ogalo 1-0 in a tense encounter at Nyayo National Stadium.
By 1 month ago
AFC Leopards end Mashemeji Derby drought with 1-0 win over Gor Mahia
Mashemeji Derby: Vendors to pay Sh500 to access gates at Nyayo, parking set at Sh100
Nyayo Stadium will operate under tighter entry, parking, and vendor rules for the Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this Sunday.
By 2 months ago
Mashemeji Derby: Vendors to pay Sh500 to access gates at Nyayo, parking set at Sh100
Gor Mahia midfielder Morrison involved in car accident days to Mashemeji Derby
Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison was involved in a car accident while en route to training this morning.
By 2 months ago
Gor Mahia midfielder Morrison involved in car accident days to Mashemeji Derby
CAF Confederation Cup: Nairobi United suffer 1-0 loss to AS Maniema Union
Nairobi United’s dream in the CAF Confederation Cup took a hit yesterday after suffering a tough 1-0 defeat to DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union at Kasarani Stadium.
By 2 months ago
CAF Confederation Cup: Nairobi United suffer 1-0 loss to AS Maniema Union
Kenya's Wanyonyi wins 2025 World Athletics Male Track Athlete of the Year award
Emmanuel Wanyonyi has been named the 2025 World Athletics Male Track Athlete of the Year, as he becomes only the third Kenyan man to win the prestigious honour
By 2 months ago
Kenya's Wanyonyi wins 2025 World Athletics Male Track Athlete of the Year award
FIFA, SFD ink Sh129 billion deal to support sports infrastructure in developing nations
The Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA have announced up to one billion dollars in concessional loans to build and upgrade sports stadiums worldwide.
By 2 months ago
FIFA, SFD ink Sh129 billion deal to support sports infrastructure in developing nations
Talanta Stadium will cost taxpayers Sh145b, Ndindi Nyoro claims
Talanta Stadium could impose a far heavier financial burden on Kenyans than first projected, according to claims by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.
By 2 months ago
Talanta Stadium will cost taxpayers Sh145b, Ndindi Nyoro claims
FKF President Mohammed apologises for Harambee Stars 8-0 mauling by Senegal
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has issued a public apology to Kenyan fans following Harambee Stars’ overwhelming 8-0 defeat to Senegal in last night's international friendly
By 2 months ago
FKF President Mohammed apologises for Harambee Stars 8-0 mauling by Senegal
Former Harambee Stars coach Migne leads Haiti to World Cup despite never visiting the country
Sebastien Migne, a Frenchman who turns 52 this year, has been unable to visit Haiti since taking charge 18 months ago due to ongoing security concerns
By 2 months ago
Former Harambee Stars coach Migne leads Haiti to World Cup despite never visiting the country
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McCarthy: For I know the plans I have for you...plans to give a future
Since Benni McCarthy’s appointment as Harambee Stars head coach, he has wasted no time in making one thing clear: if you are good enough, you are old enough.
By 2 months ago
McCarthy: For I know the plans I have for you...plans to give a future
FIFA steps up online abuse crackdown
FIFA has stepped up its battle against online abuse, unveiling expanded actions and strict measures designed to safeguard players, officials, and football communities
By 2 months ago
FIFA steps up online abuse crackdown
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