No Saibari as Morocco back coach Ouahbi to mastermind France upset

Morocco will have to attempt one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without one of their brightest stars, Ismael Saibari, through injury.

By Robert Abongo 20 days ago

DR Congo's 90-minute standing superfan Lumumba finally arrives at the World Cup

DR Congo's famous superfan Michael Nkuka Mboladinga, popularly known as Lumumba Vea, arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Monday after overcoming a series of setbacks

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

Boost for FKF boss Mohammed as procurement authority drops Sh42m CHAN probe

FKF President Hussein Mohammed has secured another significant victory in his battle to retain control of the federation after the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority closed its investigations

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

Canada held 1-1 by Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto

Follow for live coverage and updates throughout the Group B FIFA World Cup clash between co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

World Cup LIVE blog: Oh secures 2-1 South Korea comeback victory over Czechia

Follow for all the LIVE updates from the South Korea vs Czechia 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

World Cup LIVE blog: Mexico defeat South Africa 2-0 in opening game

Follow LIVE updates on the 2026 FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa.

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

Ex-Harambee Starlets defender Terry Ouko lands key FIFA World Cup role

Former Harambee Starlets defender Terry Ouko is set to represent Kenya on football’s biggest stage after securing a senior operational role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

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Day Nairobi city was taken over by North London

Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph sparked widespread celebrations across Kenya, with fans flooding Nairobi’s streets, churches and towns in a colourful display of football passion.

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

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Vuvuzelas, church vows and pilgrimages: The beautiful madness of Arsenal fanaticism in Kenya

Arsenal’s Premier League triumph sparked wild celebrations across Kenya, with fans flooding streets, churches and matatus in red and white.

By Robert Abongo 1 month ago

Harambee Stars midfielder Manzur Okwaro gets grand welcome at former high school

Hundreds of excited students swarmed Harambee Stars midfielder Manzur Okwaro as he made a return to his former high school, St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale.

By Robert Abongo 2 months ago

FIFA rejects suspension of FKF President Hussein Mohammed

FKF President Hussein Mohammed has received a major boost after FIFA rejected attempts by a section of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to suspend him from office

By Robert Abongo 2 months ago

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FKF crisis deepens as firm sues federation over Sh64m CHAN bill

The crisis currently engulfing FKF took yet another turn after a logistics company moved to court seeking to recover an alleged unpaid Sh64 million debt linked to the 2024 CHAN

By Robert Abongo 2 months ago

Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports

While the core of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 focused on manufacturing, energy, and AI, the sports demonstration event aimed to send a clear message that sport is an industry.

By Robert Abongo 2 months ago

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CHAN scandal: Is the insurance saga just the tip of the iceberg?

Embattled FKF president Mohammed and his deputy Mariga appear separately before parliamentary committee. Federation wrangles likely to affect 2027 Afcon preparations.

By Robert Abongo 2 months ago

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Sports Committee grills embattled FKF boss Hussein Mohammed over CHAN 2024 scandal

Embattled FKF President Hussein Mohammed today had questions to answer, appearing before the National Assembly Departmental Committee for Sports, Culture and Tourism.

By Robert Abongo 2 months ago

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Adidas Adizero Adios: The magic shoe in Sawe's new world record-breaking feat

Sabastian Sawe’s record-breaking sub-two-hour marathon has sparked debate over whether cutting-edge footwear like Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 is redefining elite performance.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

EACC officers visit FKF Nairobi offices in CHAN insurance scandal investigation

EACC today visited the FKF Goal Project offices in Nairobi as part of an ongoing investigation into the insurance scandal currently rocking the federation.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Five Kenyan athletes' bid to represent Turkiye blocked by World Athletics Panel

World Athletics’ Nationality Review Panel has refused the applications of 11 athletes seeking to transfer their allegiance to Türkiye.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final

Kenyans miss many chances against the star-studded Australia side.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Will Harambee Starlets survive Australia's onslaught?

Harambee Starlets booked their place in the final after a composed 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

FIFA Series: Harambee Starlets Sh1.5 million richer after 2-0 win over India, Australia final next

Harambee Starlets continued their impressive rise in the FIFA Series with a commanding 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Will the 38-member multi-agency team deliver a successful Afcon?

Kenya has taken bold steps in its preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations by unveiling a 38-member Multi-Agency Local Organising Committee.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Victor Wanyama announces retirement from football

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from professional football.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

There's no turning back, just smile...AFCON 2027 is coming

Kenya clears Sh3.9 billion Afcon 2027 hosting fee, restructures LOC. None of the proposed stadia in the host nations currently meet Afcon standards.

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir slapped with five-year doping ban

Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir has been handed a five-year ban after admitting to using a prohibited performance-enhancing substance

By Robert Abongo 3 months ago

Penalty anguish as Harambee Stars fall to Estonia

Harambee Stars exited the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali after a 1-1 draw with Estonia ended 5-4 to the Europeans in a tense penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Benni McCarthy: Harambee Stars did not have to play Senegal

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy has opened up about the circumstances behind Harambee Stars’ humiliating 8-0 defeat to Senegal in November 2025

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Kenya selected to stage 2026 FIFA Women's Series matches in April

Kenya has been selected to host a number of FIFA Women’s Series matches after FIFA revised their schedule.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

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Like 1996, does Kenya risk losing Afcon hosting rights?

The country has 10 days left to raise Afcon 2027 money or risk losing Pamoja hosting rights. Kenya lost the rights to host the 1996 tournament, and there are fears that history is repeating itself.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

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Senegal vs Morocco: Inside CAF's injustices

African football is littered with incidents of premature whistles, ghost goals and refereeing performances that require, more often than not, police intervention.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Motsepe defends CAF's AFCON justice system after Senegal-Morocco ruling

CAF President Patrice Motsepe has defended the independence of its judicial bodies after the 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco was controversially overturned.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

YouTube tops FIFA's World Cup strategy as official preferred platform

FIFA has announced YouTube as a preferred platform for the World Cup 2026, a move described as game-changing for fans, media partners, and creators.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Concept behind tyre technology at Safari Rally

Widely regarded as one of the most extreme off-road events on the World Rally Championship calendar, the Safari Rally 2026 is living up to expectations. 

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Why rain is a driver's worst nightmare at the WRC 2026 Safari Rally

Rain turns the 2026 Safari Rally into a grueling challenge, testing drivers’ skills on Kenya’s toughest WRC stages.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Concept behind new tyre technology shaping racing in Naivasha

This new tyre has been selected by 90 per cent of drivers from day one, having been engineered with an optimised compound that enhances low-temperature flexibility.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Why rain is not blessing for drivers in Naivasha

Crews have been forced to adapt quickly as rainfall continues to affect sections around the rally route.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

WRC Safari Rally 2026: Neuville tops shakedown as drivers warn of brutal race

Thierry Neuville set the pace on Safari Rally Kenya’s new shakedown stage as heavy pre-event rain raised fears of an especially punishing third round of the 2026 World Rally Championship.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat dead

Former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has died after suffering a heart attack at Istanbul Airport, his club in Lebanon Nejmeh SC, have confirmed.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Sports Disputes Tribunal overturns FKF ruling on abandoned Gor-Naibois clash

SDT has overturned a decision by FKF to award Gor Mahia and Nairobi United one point each following their abandoned league match on December 21, 2025.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago

Faith Kipyegon nominated for 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has been named a nominee for the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, recognising her stellar performances from 2025.

By Robert Abongo 4 months ago