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Manchester United has confirmed Casemiro will leave at the end of the season when his contract expires, with both club and player pledging a committed, respectful farewell over the final months.
Kenya Cup reaches midseason with Kabras Sugar’s Eric Cantona leading overall points, Kabras duo Jeanson Misoga and Patrick Lumumba joint-top in tries, and kickers reshaping the title race.
Kenyan Njoroge Kibugu stormed to the top of the men’s Order of Merit with a blistering final-round 6‑under 64 to seize the Absa Invitational.
If confirmed, the move would be one of the most dramatic recruitment drives in recent athletics memory, blending big-name talent, financial muscle and complex eligibility hurdles.
With one Champions League group match left, Arsenal and Bayern are through but most clubs still fight for last-16 spots and play-offs. Here’s how the final matchday shapes the knockout map.
Nairobi United have signed Harambee Stars forward Benson Omalla after his Visakha FC exit, reuniting him with brother Dancan and boosting their FKF Premier League title and continental ambitions.
Kenya’s Njoroge Kibugu fired a final-round 64 at Karen Country Club to win the Absa Invitational and secure the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing Order of Merit title.
FKF and ACAKORO have launched a free U15 national team scouting exercise in Ndhiwa, marking the first phase of Kenya’s Road to U17 World Cup 2027 talent development project.
The sprinter explained that the Omanyala brand has been carefully built, and every engagement must make professional sense. He questioned the fairness of trading months of intense preparation for a few moments of online fame.
The African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) confirmed Nairobi will stage the tournament from August 23 to September 5, 2026, turning the city into the continent’s volleyball capital for two thrilling weeks.
The 15‑time European champions produced a ruthless display that will lift spirits in the Spanish capital and sharpen their bid to reach the last 16.
Gabriel Jesus scored twice in a 3-1 win over Inter Milan at San Siro, sealing Arsenal’s place in the Champions League last 16 and marking a major step in his comeback from injury.
Bodo/Glimt stunned Manchester City 3-1 in Bodo, exploiting injuries, fatigue and youth in City’s ranks. The defeat deepens City’s 2026 slump and raises pressure before Wolves and Galatasaray.
FKF president Hussein Mohammed says lessons from Morocco’s AFCON are guiding Kenya’s AFCON 2027 preparations, with a focus on transport, logistics and government‑backed infrastructure in Nairobi.
Football Kenya Federation and Azam Media Group have warned fans and clubs against illegal streaming of Kenyan Premier League matches, saying piracy cuts revenues, weakens sponsorships and threatens the growth of Kenyan football.
Kenya’s Harambee Stars will face Estonia, Grenada and hosts Rwanda in Group A of the inaugural FIFA Series in Kigali in March 2026, using the friendlies to prepare for co-hosting AFCON 2027.
Gor Mahia FC has launched a crackdown on counterfeit replica jerseys, vowing legal action against identified sellers and urging fans to buy official kits to protect club revenue and reputation.
Key January transfer moves and advanced talks across Europe, from Marc Guéhi’s switch to Manchester City to Juventus’ bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Nottingham Forest’s push for Lorenzo Lucca.
The federation said the Senegal team walked off the pitch just before Morocco’s appearance, setting off a chain of events that disrupted the match and affected the players. According to the RMFF, the situation escalated after the referee awarded a penalty kick, which the federation insists was correctly given.
Shabana FC has rejected a viral ledger alleging officials pocketed proceeds from the Gor Mahia clash at Gusii Stadium, calling the document fake and outlining its official matchday payment figures.
The 2026 CAVB Zone V Club Championship in Kenya has been postponed after the Kenya Volleyball Federation failed to host, forcing officials to seek a new venue while keeping other zonal events unchanged.
Morocco will pursue legal action with CAF and FIFA after Senegal’s AFCON final win in Rabat, challenging a 15-minute walk-off that followed a VAR-awarded penalty and reshaped a chaotic finish.
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised after ordering his players off during a late VAR penalty row in Rabat, as debate grows over potential CAF sanctions and VAR protocols.
CAF has condemned unacceptable behaviour by players and officials during the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat and is reviewing footage for possible disciplinary action, highlighting concerns over integrity and respect in African football.
The Absa Invitational at Karen Country Club closes the Sunshine Development Tour’s East Africa Swing, with 113 players chasing prize money, South Africa playoff spots and a path to the 2026 Magical Kenya Open.
Ivory Coast journalist Mamadou Gaye has questioned Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania’s readiness to host AFCON 2027, even as CAF president Patrice Motsepe insists the East African tournament will go ahead with inspections.
The Absa Invitational at Karen Country Club brings 113 players from 11 countries into a decisive Sunshine Development Tour leg, with Order of Merit standings and playoff qualification on the line.
Speaking from a benchmarking visit to Morocco on Sunday, January 18, 2026, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi insisted the trio are ready to stage a world‑class tournament and vowed to turn scepticism into a showcase of regional capability.
Gor Mahia beat Mara Sugar 3–0 at Nyayo National Stadium to reclaim top spot in the FKF Premier League, with goals from Oluoch, Sharrif and Kapen lifting them above AFC Leopards on goal difference.
Real Sociedad beat Barcelona 2–1 in San Sebastián after three disallowed Barca goals, a Rashford equaliser, Guedes’ winner, a late Carlos Soler red card and repeated VAR and woodwork frustration.