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Kenya’s teenage rugby players beat Australia 17–12 in extra time to win gold at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, completing a remarkable turnaround after losing to the same opponents earlier in the tournament.
Kenya’s 3-0 defeat to China exposed the fine margins of World Cup football, with goalkeeper Mishel Okoyo helping limit the damage. The Junior Starlets now face the USA before a potentially decisive meeting with Samoa.
The Football Kenya Federation’s leadership crisis has deepened after a fourth attempted NEC meeting failed for lack of quorum, with the Mariga faction demanding action on governance, finances, judicial bodies and the football calendar.
The FKF Premier League is set to start after two months of court battles, a referee assault and a disputed Kariobangi Sharks-Mombasa United playoff. The story examines how the crisis unfolded and what remains unresolved.
The fixture is the first leg of the inaugural KCB Rugby Series, a two-leg showdown between two of the region's most established clubs.
Instead, the changing of the guard at Harambee Starlets was announced through something far more mundane: a provisional squad list.
Kenya’s U23 Emerging Stars produced an emphatic 4-1 win over Tanzania at Nyayo National Stadium, taking a commanding position ahead of the second leg. Here’s what was said and what the result means for the qualifier.
After weeks of court injunctions and disputes over which rulebook should govern Kenyan football, the 2026/27Kenyan Premier League is set to kick off this Saturday, with eight fixtures confirmed and an FKF–clubs agreement addressing key season logistics.
Cameroon ended final heartbreak to win their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Malawi 3-0 in the final.
Super Falcons’ Women’s World Cup dream ended after a 2-1 loss to South Africa in Pretoria, ending a 36-year run. Here’s what the report says about the match and the reaction.
The 2026-27 English football season begins with major timing changes aimed at reducing stoppages. Here’s what’s new: five-second countdowns, 10-second substitutions, a one-minute injury treatment requirement, and a penalty involving outfield players when play is stopped for a goalkeeper incident.
The KNVB has appointed Xavi Hernández as Netherlands head coach, citing a football vision aligned with the national team’s identity. The piece also discusses the coaching philosophies referenced by Xavi and the next fixtures mentioned in the announcement.
PSG won the UEFA Super Cup for a second straight year, edging Aston Villa 2-1. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring before Brian Madjo equalised, and Desire Doué’s goal was confirmed after a VAR check.
Cameroon reached the WAFCON final after Michaely Bihina saved four penalties against Morocco, including a decisive 118th-minute stop that kept the tie alive in the shootout.
Malawi Scorchers reached the WAFCON final after a 3-1 semi-final victory over Algeria, as Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga shared the goals in Rabat.
Timothy Ouma has been unveiled as a Charlton Athletic player on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague, with the move including an option to make it permanent. The unveiling also featured Kenyan teammate Collins Sichenje.
Malawi’s Scorchers stunned Ghana 2-1 at WAFCON 2026, qualifying for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil and earning a semi-final against Algeria.
After a blank in several finals on Day 4, Kenya’s under-20 athletes returned to form in Eugene, Oregon, winning 11 medals across the championships to finish second overall behind hosts USA.
At Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Anatasha Cheptoo won bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase after a team plan fell apart, while Emmanuel Kiprono claimed gold in the men’s 3000m with a new championship record just shy of the world U20 mark.
Rayon Sports lifted the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, defeating Gor Mahia 2-1 after extra time at Amahoro Stadium. The final swung on late moments before a winner in extra time.
CAF’s Executive Committee has confirmed support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the dispute over FIFA governance and World Cup proposals intensifies. The vote math—and divisions beyond Europe—could decide where support shifts.
Gold + Silver (Men's 5,000m) • Bronze (Women's 5,000m) • Two steeplechasers through to finals • 800m heartbreak via DQ • Kenya tops medals table heading into Day 2.
Harambee Starlets were eliminated from WAFCON after a 2-0 loss to Algeria in Rabat, finishing with three straight defeats and seven goals conceded. The article reviews coach and player comments about preparedness, support, and what comes next.
Kenya won 12 medals at Glasgow 2026 (3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze), finishing 13th in the final standings. The article compares this haul with Birmingham 2022 and discusses coach concerns about athlete development, plus potential policy and investment priorities.
Saturday at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games brought Kenya both celebration and disappointment, led by Mathew Kipsang’s men’s 5,000m gold alongside other events that fell just short of the podium.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has withdrawn the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal after UEFA and other confederations raised objections, including concerns about bringing outside investors into FIFA’s rights. The article also surveys names being discussed for the next FIFA presidential election.
Team Kenya had a mixed night at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Stephen Ndangiri Kihu won silver in the men’s 10,000m race walk, while Georgia Hunter Bell took gold in the women’s 800m.
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets exited WAFCON after two defeats, scoring no goals and missing qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup via the tournament. The article outlines the results, the group scenario, and suggested next steps for Kenyan women’s football.
Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Scotstoun Stadium and broke the Commonwealth Games record. Lilian Odira advanced from the 800m semi-finals, becoming the only Kenyan in the final.
Rain and a late-race surge reshaped the men’s 10,000m final in Glasgow, leaving Kenyan runners without medals despite strong runs and season-best performances.
Ferdinand Omanyala's title defence crumbled in Glasgow. A slow start left him sixth in 10.19 seconds.Babu also fell, finishing last. In Semi- Final one Meshack Babu finished last, leaving Kenya without a representative in the final.
Roberto Mancini is back in charge of Italy after FIGC’s coaching upheaval. Here’s what his return signals—and what readers will be watching as the Azzurri aim to recover on the world stage.
Diana Wanza led for 23 of 25 laps, then faded on the final turn. Rose Davies surged late to win 10,000m gold at Scotstoun Stadium, with Wanza settling for silver.
Edmund Serem won gold in the men’s 3000m steeplechase as Kenya took 1-2-3 in Glasgow. Simon Koech claimed silver and Leonard Bett took bronze.
Harambee Starlets returned to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 4-0 defeat by hosts Morocco in Group A. Kenya now faces Senegal and Algeria needing results to keep knockout hopes alive.
Kenya’s Harambee Starlets are preparing in Miramas, France, ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The team opens their campaign against hosts Morocco in Rabat, with a squad mix of experienced players and young talent as they target a semi-final finish.
Team Kenya track and field contingent is set for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Here are the key events and African rivalries—plus the Kenyan medal contenders to watch.
Phil Foden has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester City, extending his stay at the club until 2030. The midfielder previously had a deal due to end next summer.
Brian Andaje and Sunday Adam Majimbo say they were left stranded for months in Indonesia after an intermediary stopped communicating and promised club contracts did not materialise. They returned home this week with support from player unions and the Kenyan Embassy in Jakarta.
Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement following the 2026 World Cup, ending a career spanning more than two decades and hundreds of top-level matches.
Real Madrid, PSG, Galatasaray and Atalanta all reached the Champions League last 16 on a dramatic night across Europe, featuring Vinicius Jnr’s winner, Osimhen’s record and Atalanta’s late penalty.
Bodo/Glimt eliminated Inter Milan with a 5-2 aggregate shock in Milan, as Atletico Madrid, Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen all secured Champions League last-16 places on Tuesday.
Floyd Mayweather, 48, will face Manny Pacquiao, 47, in a rematch at the Sphere in Las Vegas on September 19, 11 years after their first bout, with global streaming on Netflix.
UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match over an alleged racist comment toward Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, sidelining him for the Madrid leg as the investigation continues.
Michael Carrick says Benjamin Sesko will be a “big player” for Manchester United after his winner against Everton, as pundits back the club’s growing push for a top-four Premier League finish.
South Africa’s Casey Jarvis claimed his first DP World Tour title at the 2026 Magical Kenya Open in Nairobi, winning wire-to-wire and leading a €2.7m prize fund payout across the field.
Europa and Conference League ties delivered shocks across Europe, from Lille’s bizarre ‘Pietgoal’ defeat and PAOK’s home heartbreak to Genk’s Zagreb masterclass and Castro’s icy winner in Norway.
Arsenal threw away a 2-0 lead at bottom-club Wolves, drawing 2-2 as a 94th-minute own goal deepened ‘bottle job’ fears and shifted the Premier League title race toward Manchester City.
Bodo/Glimt beat Inter 3-1 above the Arctic Circle, Anthony Gordon scored four for Newcastle against Qarabag, and Patrik Schick’s quickfire brace earned Leverkusen a landmark win at Olympiacos.
Desire Doue led PSG’s 3-2 comeback at Monaco, while Vinicius Junior’s goal and alleged racist abuse marked Real Madrid’s 1-0 win at Benfica in a dramatic Champions League play-off night.