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Victor Wanyama announces retirement from football

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

By Robert Abong'o 2026-04-03 17:00:48

Victor Wanyama announces retirement from football

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

By Robert Abong'o 2026-04-03 06:00:00

Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON final controversy

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insists his side was fully focused on the World Cup after a 2-1 friendly win over Paraguay, despite the ongoing controversy of the AFCON final.

By AFP 2026-04-01 10:18:30

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi scored one and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 in the South Americans' final game on home soil before launching the defence of their World Cup crown.

By AFP 2026-04-01 10:06:36

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the DR Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.

By AFP 2026-04-01 10:02:25

DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim first World Cup appearance in 40 years

Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the World Cup, defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Mexico to seal their first appearance at the finals in 40 years.

By AFP 2026-04-01 09:58:16

Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to claim first World Cup appearance in 40 years

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 Abong'o 2026-04-01 09:27:17

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

Ghana sack coach Addo 10 weeks before World Cup

Ghana have dismissed coach Otto Addo, hours after a friendly defeat to Germany and just over 70 days until the World Cup.

By AFP 2026-03-31 10:22:26

Ghana sack coach Addo 10 weeks before World Cup

FIFA Series: Harambee Stars thrash Grenada 3-0 to win bronze

Harambee Stars secured their first-ever win in the FIFA Series after beating Grenada 3-0 to claim third place in a match played on Monday at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda.

By Robert Abong'o and Washington Onyango 2026-03-31 06:50:00

FIFA Series: Harambee Stars thrash Grenada 3-0 to win bronze

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Mvurya: We are ready to host Afcon

Sports CS Salim Mvurya says Kenya is on track to meet its financial obligations to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations with Tanzania and Uganda.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2026-03-31 06:00:00

FIFA Series: Harambee Stars seek redemption against Grenada

Harambee Stars will be aiming to end their FIFA Series campaign on a high when they take on Grenada national football team in the third-place playoff at Amahoro Stadium.

By Washington Onyango 2026-03-30 13:56:36

FIFA Series: Harambee Stars seek redemption against Grenada

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris.

By AFP 2026-03-28 20:13:54

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

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 Abong'o 2026-03-28 06:56:54