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Algeria face DR Congo and Ivory Coast meet Burkina Faso on Tuesday as AFCON 2025’s Round of 16 concludes, with the final two quarter-final places on the line.
Mercedes F1 driver George Russell is unwinding at Kenya’s Maasai Mara after a demanding season, delighting local fans and sparking fresh discussion on tourism and conservation.
Matthijs de Ligt is set to begin another Manchester United season under a new head coach, continuing a 10-year run of changing managers while maintaining consistency in elite European football.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol will undergo shin surgery after being injured against Chelsea, intensifying the club’s defensive issues as Pep Guardiola turns to youth recalls and market options.
Nairobi United have signed midfielders John Njuguna and Roy Okal in the mid-season window to strengthen their Mozzart Cup title defence and push for a strong SportPesa League finish.
Gor Mahia plan to file a complaint with FIFA against Étoile du Sahel over an unpaid USD 50,000 transfer fee for defender Alphonce Omija, after months of unanswered correspondence.
Abdul Fatawu’s 94th‑minute volley gave Leicester City a 2-1 win over West Brom at a protest-hit King Power Stadium, easing pressure on Marti Cifuentes amid deep fan unrest.
Victor Osimhen grabbed a brace, while Ademola Lookman and Akor Adams added the gloss, but it was Iwobi’s vision and long-range passing that pulled the strings.
The 2025 FKF Youth Leagues regional finals have concluded in five counties, with boys’ and girls’ champions confirmed as Nairobi prepares for its finals and FKF readies a new youth development model.
Some African teams landed favourable paths; others drew gauntlets that will test depth, experience and nerves.
AFCON’s Round of 16 continues on Monday in Agadir and Fès as Egypt face Benin and Nigeria meet Mozambique, with two more quarter-final places and major reputations on the line.
Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim after 14 months, following inconsistent results, public clashes over transfers and a power struggle with senior figures. The club now turns to interim staff and a summer hire.
Kenyan referee Peter Waweru Kamaku and his assistants delivered a composed, precise display in Cameroon’s AFCON 2025 win over South Africa in Rabat, earning widespread praise for calm, consistent officiating.
The Paris Saint-Germain full-back, starting his first match in over two months after an ankle layoff, delivered the decisive assist for Brahim Díaz, whose fierce finish beat goalkeeper Hussein Masalanga at the near post and sent the Atlas Lions into the last eight.
Florian Wirtz’s marginally offside-looking equaliser at Fulham stood under semi-automated VAR, leaving Arne Slot’s Liverpool with another late setback and raising questions over offside tolerance in the Premier League.
Enzo Fernández’s 94th-minute equaliser at the Etihad denied Manchester City a ninth straight home league win, widening Arsenal’s Premier League lead to six points and exposing City’s growing injury and form concerns.
Angella Okutoyi captured the 2026 ITF W35 Nairobi singles and doubles titles at Parklands Sports Club, avenging last year’s final loss and earning key WTA points on home soil.
Rúben Amorim used his Elland Road press conference to warn Manchester United’s hierarchy he will leave after 18 months if his authority over team management is not respected.
It looked as if Tunisia had got the job done on Saturday against a Mali side forced to play most of the game a man down when substitute Firas Chaouat headed the Carthage Eagles in front in the 88th minute.
The circuit will kick off in Nakuru with the Prinsloo Sevens on July 25 and 26, marking the first stop of the annual sevens caravan.
Sports Minister Simplice-Desire Mamboula announced the measures after the 3-2 defeat by Ivory Coast on 31 December.
Police in Ogun State said the 36-year-old boxer was rushed to hospital with minor injuries. Two other people were confirmed dead following the collision.
The pinnacle of the year came during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, held from 13–21 September, where Kenya secured second place on the medal table with 11 medals: seven gold, two silver, and two bronze.
Between July and August, Kenya joined Tanzania and Uganda in hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN), with matches at Nyayo Stadium and Moi Sports Center, Kasarani. The tournament showcases players competing in their local leagues and provides a platform for emerging talent.
Ranked fourth in Africa by FIFA, Algeria aims to live up to expectations and build momentum for the World Cup in North America, where they will appear for the first time since 2014. Mahrez, who turns 35 in February and now plays for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, could be approaching his final international tournaments.
Morgan Rogers scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester United 2-1, securing a 10th straight win and strengthening their Premier League title push while Unai Emery urges caution.
Against the run of play, Raphinha coolly dispatched a penalty in the 12th minute after being felled by Santi Comesaña, giving Barcelona an early edge and setting the tone for a high-octane encounter.
The Spaniard’s reputation for exacting standards stretches back years, including a 2016 episode where players were temporarily excluded from first-team training until they hit weight targets.
Football Kenya Federation condemned hooliganism that forced the Nairobi United vs Gor Mahia match abandonment in Dandora, referring the case to judicial bodies as criminal investigations proceed.
The contest was settled long before the final whistle. Josip Stanisic opened the scoring with a thunderous close‑range header, and Michael Olise added a second before the break, drilling home from inside the box to put Bayern firmly in command.