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Senegal defender Diouf joins West Ham

Diouf was part of the Senegal team which secured a 3-1 victory over England in a friendly last month, the first African team to beat England in 22 games

CHAN: Former champions DR Congo name strong 36-man squad to prepare for Nairobi

Head coach Otis Ngoma has assembled a star-studded home- based squad dominated by top clubs such as TP Mazembe, FC Lupopo, AS Maniema Union, and AC Rangers, as the Leopards seek to relive their past CHAN glories of 2009 and 2016

Kipyegon, Moraa to compete in second edition of women's only Athlos event in New York

The winner's circle will receive the largest-ever amount for a track meet: $60,000 for first place, $25,000 for second, $10,000 for third, $8,000 for fourth, $5,000 for fifth, and $2,500 for sixth in each of the six events

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal to be investigated over birthday party incident

Liverpool openly salivate at Alexander Isak, but will Newcastle United sell him?

Isak scored 23 goals for Newcastle last term and is considered one of the hottest strikers in the Premier League and all of Europe

Manchester City, Puma ink richest shirt sponsorship deal in Premier League history

The agreement is expected to set a new benchmark for kit manufacturer deals among English clubs, surpassing Manchester United's £900 million 10-year contract with Adidas, signed in 2023

Mauritania name 25 man squad to travel to East Africa for CHAN

The squad has been undergoing final preparations during a week-long camp in Nouakchott that started from 9 to 15 July, as they build up to what promises to be a fiercely competitive Group B

Manchester United fan admits to slapping England star Jack Grealish

With World Cup dream gone, Kenya Simbas gear up to face Algeria

Burkina Faso name 25 man CHAN squad

Local giants AS Sonabel leads club representation with four players, reflecting their strong domestic performances, while Majestic SC, ASFB, USFA, and Rahimo FC, each contribute three players to the squad

Aldrine Kibet's parents in Spain to seal mega move to Celta Vigo

Kibet's parents are in Spain and confirmed they are helping their son finalize the deal

Former Liverpool captain Henderson quits Ajax, joins Brentford

The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentford's options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal

102 CCTV cameras installed at Kasarani ahead of CHAN

Murkomen, who is in charge of security apparatus around the country, said that he was satisfied with the brief he has been given regarding the upcoming tournament which begins on August 2 2025.

Knee surgery jolts 76ers Paul George

George's first year in Philadelphia did not go according to plan. His season ended in March after receiving injections in his left adductor muscle and left knee

Ex Manchester United defender Tuanzebe sues club over 2022 injury

According to court documents, the claim by Tuanzebe relates to a period of time back in July 2022 when the incident allegedly took place

Arsenal closer to signing Valencia defender Mosquera following talks

The Gunners have been looking to add a young defender to their squad to compete with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes who are their two first choice centrebacks. Head coach Mikel Arteta is looking to rotate his squad more often following an injury hit 2024/25 campaign

After dominating Nairobi, Njoki dreams of Tokyo delight ahead of national trials

Njoki, the current SA all-comers record holder and 2024 Lille 10km third place finisher, has set her sights on a place in the women’s 10,000m team for the Tokyo World Championships after storming to victory in the women’s 10K race at the Nairobi City Marathon

Assault charges land WBA lightweight champion Davis in hot soup

US conditions perfect test ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA says

Organizers faced criticism from players, fans and coaches for a range of issues from pitch conditions to scheduling to heat, with some games played to packed stands and others to sparse crowds baking in temperatures of 29°C and higher

148 apply for vacant Gor Mahia coaching job

By the application deadline last week Thursday, July 10, the club had recorded 539 applications for key positions including head coach, assistant coach, team manager, team doctor, physiotherapist, strength and conditioning coach, goalkeeper coach and Chief Executive Officer

KCB women and GSU men win inaugural Kenya Cup Volleyball title

KCB women’s volleyball team and GSU men’s team were declared champions of the inaugural Kenya Cup after outstanding performances in their respective finals held on Sunday at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena Kasarani

CHAN ticket sales to begin Tuesday

CHAN Local Organizing Committee chairman Nicholas Musonye, said all tickets will be sold online with regular tickets going for Ksh 200, Ksh 500 for VIP and Ksh 1,000 for VVIP category

With fan backlash at its highest, Arsenal close to signing Sweden striker Gyokeres

All parties are working towards the signing being completed in time for Gyokeres to travel with the Gunners to Asia for their pre-season tour at the end of the week

Kenya under 20 star Kibet set to join Spanish La Liga side: Reports

The 18 year old, a former student at St Anthony's High School in Kitale, has been a key part of the under 18 and under 20 national teams for the last two years

Club World Cup as big as winning Champions League, Maresca boasts

No World Cup for Kenya Simbas following loss to Zimbabwe in Kampala

The loss, Sunday means that Kenya misses out on any chance of making the 2027 World Cup in Australia, an opportunity that has landed on the laps of either Namibia or Zimbabwe who meet in the Rugby Africa Cup final next weekend, with the winner heading directly to the World Cup and the loser earning a playoff place.

Liverpool honour departed Jota in pre season friendly win over Preston

Just a few days after his burial, Liverpool were left with no choice other than to prod on with life as they celebrated the late Diogo Jota's life, as the Reds returned to the field for the first time since the Portuguese's death, defeating Preston 3-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Dominant Sinner dreams of a trophy filled future following maiden Wimbledon success

Following a blistering victory Sunday evening at Centre Court, Sinner has warned Carlos Alcaraz that he will get even stronger after beating his arch-rival to win his first Wimbledon title

Palmer the hero as Chelsea claim Club World Cup trophy and millions

PSG were the favourites for a game attended by Donald Trump after coming to the United States fresh from winning the UEFA Champions League and having destroyed Real Madrid 4-0 in the semifinals, they were favourites, only to be destroyed by Chelsea

Messi extends MLS record with double in Miami win

The Argentina forward scored in each half to draw level with Nashville's Sam Surridge at the top of the MLS scoring charts with 16 goals in 16 games.