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The Springboks top the table by a single point heading into the sixth and final round of matches this weekend. A bonus-point victory against the Pumas in London would guarantee the world champions the title regardless of the result in Perth between Australia and New Zealand earlier on Saturday.
Omar Abdulkadir Artan is part of an exclusive team of referees selected for the global competition, representing Africa as the only official from Sub-Saharan Africa. His appointment marks a major milestone for Somali football and for African match officials at the international level.
A 4-2 opening day success over APS Bomet was helpful, but with a 1-0 success away at Bandari following it up, there has been an air of serious positivity at the Gusii Club. In the 2024/25 season, Shabana finished fifth with 53 points, just six behind second place Gor Mahia and trailing winners Kenya Police FC by 12 points.
The FIA's ruling, triggered because temperatures are predicted to exceed 31C amid high humidity in the tropical environment, means drivers could be using cooling vests during the race.
According to the former Asante Kotoko head coach, his team was forced to adapt to a new style of play, which was forced upon them by the state of the playing surface at the heavily used Dandora Stadium.
The Assembly reviews competitions, adopts the budget and audited accounts, considers statutory matters and agrees the priorities that will shape African football’s growth. Each member association has one vote, ensuring decisions reflect the will of the entire CAF family.
Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata, who was in the starting line-up for Zambia’s last World Cup qualifier, has been dropped from the Zambia squad for this month’s last two Group E fixtures at Tanzania and home to Niger.
While Piastri still leads Norris by 25 points in what still looks like a two-horse race to the driver's title, any hiccups at the weekend could allow the Dutchman to cut further into the 69-point gap to first place.
For the 42nd edition of the race, organisers have assembled a lineup featuring seven women with personal bests under 2:23:00. Kenya's Sharon Chelimo leads the pack with a personal record of 2:19:33.
So far, four legs have been completed: Ruiru Sports Club, Limuru Country Club, Mt. Kipipiri Golf & Resort, and Great Rift Lodge Golf Club.
Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Arsenal and Newcastle United, as Napoli and Borussia Dortmund were among the other teams to claim victories on the second matchday of the league phase.
Tusker are now 17th in the 18 team league and the reality is that Okere and his players are under pressure to perform as the season continues.
The guidelines, recommended to World Rugby by a project group of experts - state that players should play no more than 30 games in a single season or six consecutive match weeks, and should also have a dedicated five-week off-season break.
Careless passing by the home team led to both goals, and the result virtually assures Pyramids of progress to the second and final qualifying round.
Ovella Ochieng was the match winner for Nairobi United, who backed up their CAF Confederation Cup success over Uganda's NEC FC, with a massive three points on the road.
Barcelona take on PSG in the main match of the day as week two of the group stages coming in hot.
Ballon d'Or winner Rodri returned in May after spending eight months on the sidelines due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, but then suffered a groin injury during the Club World Cup in July.
The delay in resolving Gucha’s case has thrown the NSL calendar into disarray. The 2025/26 season, initially scheduled to kick off on Saturday, 13 September, was frozen after the Tribunal suspended the promotions of Soy United and Compel SC pending the outcome of the Gucha case. It eventually kicked off last weekend.
President Nahashon Randiek, confirmed the selected 18 players for each of the men's and women's teams. He described the announcement as a milestone in Kenya’s preparations to reclaim its place among Africa’s hockey powerhouses.
The 2023 champion Sinner, then sealed the win to became the second man to claim multiple titles at the ATP 500 tournament after Novak Djokovic (2009-10, 2012-15).
So far, the only two clubs that are yet to take to the field, Nairobi United FC and Kenya Police FC will be in action, following the conclusion of their continental assignments.
They chanted his name loudly on three occasions during his new club Benfica's 1-0 Champions League defeat. At one stage in the second half he was being serenaded by the Matthew Harding Stand at one end and the Shed at the other.
Twenty-four teams will be divided into six pools of four, with a bumper 52 games across six weeks from 1 October to 13 November. A round of 16 will be played for the first time. The last World Cup in France, won by South Africa, featured 20 teams.
The Champions League lit up Europe last night with drama, goals and big statements from some of the continent’s top clubs.
The council offers a platform for active players to voice their concerns on key issues such as employment standards, the international match calendar, player welfare, and online abuse.
The partnership, unveiled on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Nairobi, will see Co-operative Bank become the official shirt sponsor of the law enforcers’ side throughout the season.
