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The agreement was reached on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following mediation by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), with both clubs set to use their newly registered players.
In a statement on Monday, Mohammed said FKF was ready to begin the new season on September 19 after initial directions from the High Court in Murang’a on August 28, but the federation was served with two conflicting orders on the eve of the opening date.
Ngetich, who also broke the women-only 10 km world record last year, pushed to the front from the outset on a sunny morning and led the race till the end,
National team coach Brijesh Sonigra praised his charges, the trio of captain Jacinta Sengera, Blessings Vuyanzi and Yvonne Mwikali, for their achievement.
The league had been scheduled to kick off on Saturday, September 19, 2026, after FKF communicated the new date to clubs on September 10 and circulated the opening-round fixtures.
CAF President's remarks came amid a disagreement between FKF President Hussein Mohamed and his deputy McDonald Mariga, who, together with seven members of the federation’s National Executive Committee, have questioned the management of the Football Kenya Federation.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe said his confidence in President William Ruto had also remained firm, pointing to Kenya's experience in hosting CHAN after preparations were extended
Ronaldo, who had announced that the 2026 World Cup would be his final World Cup, will now remain part of the Portugal setup under Jesus.
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.
On Friday, Kenya won four of seven matches in the men's doubles, mixed doubles and women's doubles categories.
The Premier League club announced the transition on Wednesday, with the US private equity firm acquiring "full control of the club".
The championships will be followed by the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.
One of the key issues addressed during the meeting was the implementation of the foreign players' quota. Under the agreement reached with the clubs, each team will be allowed to register up to seven foreign players for the new season.
The Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia confirmed the planned farewell after Messi was included in the squad for the match, which is expected to be his 208th and final appearance for the national side.
The club did not explain the basis of KFS’s claim over the section or provide details on the boundaries at the centre of the dispute. It also did not give a timeline for when members could regain access to the eight holes.
“The World Athletics Championships are coming home!” Ruto said in a statement on Tuesday, describing the award as “Kenya’s moment, Africa’s moment” and a victory for generations of athletes who have made the country synonymous with excellence.
The decision means the World Athletics Championships will be staged on African soil for the first time, giving Kenya an opportunity to bring the world’s top athletes to a country with a long and rich athletics tradition.
Rybakina won 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in a match that confirmed her as the new women's world number one.
The Athletic Club forward, 32, made his Ghana debut in September 2022 and went on to make 28 appearances for the national side, scoring two goals. He was part of Ghana's squads at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups, as well as the 2023 Afcon tournament.
According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the charges follow investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which submitted its inquiry file for review.
The 48-year-old was shown the door on Sunday, barely three months after taking charge of the Italian club. Grosso had arrived in June following a successful two-year spell with Sassuolo, but he was unable to turn that form into results at Fiorentina.
Infantino, who has served as FIFA president since 2016, announced in April that he would contest the election.
The defending champions defeated the Indomitable Lionesses at Nairobi’s Kasarani Indoor Arena on Thursday, September 3, winning 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20 to move within one victory of retaining the continental crown
Kenya are now chasing a record-extending 11th continental title as they seek to keep their crown on home soil. The Malkia Strikers are also looking to repeat their success from 2023, when they beat Egypt 3-0 in the final held in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Aubameyang, who remains Gabon’s record goalscorer, played at the tournament despite carrying an injury as the Panthers endured a difficult campaign
Among the biggest stories is the return of captain Michael Olunga, who has been absent from the national team since September 2025. He was sidelined for several months by a pelvic injury but has since returned to club football with Qatar-based Al-Arabi
The Rosario-born forward said the decision was painful but acknowledged that he had reached a point where he felt he had no more to give to the national side.
In her ruling, Justice Mulwa said the August 25 order could not be interpreted separately from the tribunal’s decision of August 10.
Mariga, a former Harambee Stars captain, said the uncertainty had come at a critical moment for Kenyan football, with Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania preparing to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
Jepchirchir dominated the women’s race, clocking 2:18:31 to finish nearly four minutes ahead of fellow Kenyan Irine Cheptai. Ethiopia’s Shure Demise Ware was third.