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Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has been honoured as the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) and Betika Coach of the Month for October 2025. Published Date: 2025-11-06 16:53:52 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Harambee Stars will square off against Senegal in an international friendly set to be played at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on November 18. Published Date: 2025-11-06 12:25:47 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyas Nairobi United FC have been drawn in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage alongside heavyweights Moroccos Wydad Athletic, Congos Maniema and Azam Published Date: 2025-11-03 15:21:49 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenya Police FC have appointed Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanovic as their new head coach. Published Date: 2025-11-03 14:51:25 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Zambia have confirmed the departure of 70-year-old Israeli coach Avram Grant, who led the national team through a difficult 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. Published Date: 2025-10-31 14:06:26 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

FKF’s Disciplinary Committee has imposed a Sh300,000 fine on Gor Mahia for security lapses and crowd trouble during their SportPesa Premier League match against Bidco Published Date: 2025-10-31 13:32:15 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

The victory confirms the girls’ second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016. Published Date: 2025-10-28 22:08:53 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

The Disciplinary Tribunal has banned Esther Gitahi (Kenya) for 4 years from 6 August 2024 for Presence/Use of a Prohibited Substance (EPO). DQ results from 1 July 2023Details here: https://t.co/UN2QCGb145 pic.twitter.com/BhKjVCzeQR — Athletics Integrity Unit (@aiu_athletics) October 27, 2025 Published Date: 2025-10-28 14:37:24 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Nairobi United sealed a historic qualification to the Group Stage of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, delivering a major financial boost and a landmark moment for Kenyan club football. Published Date: 2025-10-28 12:13:06 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Speaking moments after the final whistle, team captain Newton Gatobu expressed evident pride and called for long-term support. Published Date: 2025-10-27 12:26:31 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Marathoner Ruth Chepngetich banned for three years after admitting to anti-doping rule violations; she was suspended in July following a positive test for a banned diuretic. Standardmedia.co.ke Published Date: 2025-10-23 20:37:37 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenya will be represented by four referees at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a dedicated pre-tournament preparation course set to run ahead of the event. Published Date: 2025-10-23 11:30:48 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Among the many corners of grief after Raila’s death is the sports fraternity, particularly football, which has lost one of its most reliable supporters Published Date: 2025-10-15 12:24:22 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Ivory Coast last night booked their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Kenya in their final Group F clash at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium Published Date: 2025-10-15 11:16:34 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

FIFA on Thursday lifted the curtain on the adidas TRIONDA, the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Published Date: 2025-10-03 13:50:30 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has been selected to join FIFPROs newly launched Global Player Council Published Date: 2025-10-01 12:03:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Gor Mahia midfielder Austine Odhiambo has been named in Harambee Stars’ squad for the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Published Date: 2025-09-26 09:12:03 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Mogadishu City Club fans were seen stepping on the  Kenyan flag during their clash with Kenya Police FC at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Mogadishu City Club have issued a formal apology after footage from a CAF Champions League first-leg match displayed some of its supporters kicking and stepping on the Kenyan flag. The incident occurred during on September 20, during their clash with Kenya Police FC at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Footage circulating online showed two Mogadishu City FC supporters kicking and trampling a Kenyan flag. In a separate clip, a fan wearing a traditional…

Mogadishu City Club apologises after supporters were seen kicking the Kenyan flag during the CAF Champions League first-leg match Published Date: 2025-09-24 17:07:09 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyas Emmanuel Wanyonyi underlined his growing reputation on the global stage after powering into the mens 800 metres final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Published Date: 2025-09-18 17:25:36 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Mary Moraa kept her title defence hopes alive at the 2025 World Athletics Championships after qualifying for the 800m semi-finals alongside compatriot Lilian Odira Published Date: 2025-09-18 16:32:57 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyas Julius Yego saw his bid for a long-awaited World Athletics Championships medal end in heartbreak this afternoon after suffering an ankle injury during the mens javelin final in Tokyo. Published Date: 2025-09-18 16:13:41 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyas Faith Cherotich produced a storming final lap to snatch womens 3,000m steeplechase gold at the World Athletics Championships Published Date: 2025-09-17 17:51:19 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenya’s athlete Faith Cherotich celebrates winning the women’s 3000m steeplechase final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 17, 2025. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) Kenya’s Faith Cherotich produced a storming final lap to snatch women’s 3,000m steeplechase gold at the World Athletics Championships, overhauling defending champion Winfred Yavi in a dramatic finish. The 21-year-old, who already boasts Olympic and world bronze medals, timed her kick to perfection at the National Stadium, crossing the line in 8:51.59, the fastest time ever recorded at a World Championships. “I believed in my kick. In the last 400, I said…

FIFA is expanding its Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to recognise and reward a larger share of clubs than ever before. Published Date: 2025-09-16 17:23:31 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-10 09:22:37 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-09-10 09:22:37 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially begun, with the first phase of ticket sales set to open in one week. Published Date: 2025-09-04 04:21:15 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam has completed a dream move to Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC, marking another major step in his meteoric football journey. Published Date: 2025-09-03 15:51:38 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Grimsby Towns fairytale Carabao Cup triumph over Manchester United has been overshadowed by a costly administrative error that has left the League Two side facing a £20,000 ($27,000) fine. Published Date: 2025-09-02 16:45:13 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

We are proud of the success of the CHAN 2024 tournament, which we co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania. Building on these milestones, we are preparing to host AFCON 2027, determined to deliver an even greater spectacle.As part of these preparations, we are constructing Talanta… pic.twitter.com/Mng2f4Yevu — William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) August 30, 2025 Published Date: 2025-08-31 21:05:37 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-31 13:40:30 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Standard Group journalists today got the chance to experience and take pictures with the new African Nations Championship trophy as it was presented at the companys premises Published Date: 2025-08-27 13:38:11 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Thousands swarmed beautifully renovated Kasarani and Nyayo stadia despite ticketing scam, restrictions and CAF fine Published Date: 2025-08-10 08:47:00 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

An exhausted Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy was extremely proud of his players commitment and grit after they battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Angola in CHAN 2024. Published Date: 2025-08-09 07:11:38 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Published Date: 2025-08-08 12:48:50 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Morocco storms to top of Group A with a 2-0 win over Angola in CHAN 2024 opener; Kenya takes on Angola on Thursday, before a showdown with Atlas Lions on Sunday, Aug 10. Published Date: 2025-08-03 20:45:25 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

CHAN 2024: A first half stoppage time penalty from Adul Suleiman and a second half Mohamed Husseini header sealed a comfortable 2-0 win for hosts Tanzania against Burkina Faso Published Date: 2025-08-02 19:36:46 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiru has been selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Womens World Cup in Morocco. Published Date: 2025-08-01 11:50:53 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis “The Menace” Oliech has been unveiled as the Pamoja African Nations Championship Ambassador for Kenya. Published Date: 2025-08-01 11:28:23 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Gilbert Cheruiyot has proudly earned a coveted spot to officiate at the upcoming 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile Published Date: 2025-07-29 11:40:43 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) celebrated the official opening of the FIFA Africa Office in Rabat on Saturday, July 26. Published Date: 2025-07-29 11:10:07 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Privileged to be selected and be part of the FIFA Elite Performance Coach Mentorship Program in Zurich, Switzerland that plays a crucial role in the development of coaches. Thank you to FIFA and Football Kenya Federation for supporting the growth of upcoming women coaches. pic.twitter.com/ufSEPwgFT8 — Mildred Cheche (@mildred_cheche) July 16, 2025 Published Date: 2025-07-23 17:08:33 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Just when we thought the mood was set and the country ready to host a wonderful 2024 CHAN, recent theatrics surrounding the Harambee Stars are hard to ignore. Published Date: 2025-07-23 16:02:14 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Harambee Stars have officially withdrawn from the upcoming CECAFA Four Nations Tournament scheduled in Tanzania. Published Date: 2025-07-21 11:36:10 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

CAF has unveiled the official list of referees, assistant referees, and Video Match Officials selected for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship CHAN 2024 Published Date: 2025-07-18 17:14:35 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenya U20 midfielder Aldrine Kibet is now a Celta Vigo player Published Date: 2025-07-16 18:32:21 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

FIFA Referees Committee chairman Pierluigi Collina Lauds Ref-Cam, Faster Offside Calls and New Goalkeeper Time-Limit after Club World Cup Trial Published Date: 2025-07-13 15:42:31 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

AFC Leopards are set to host the second edition of their much-anticipated Player Awards Gala and Cultural Week from July 21 to 26, 2025, in Bungoma County Published Date: 2025-06-23 17:03:23 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Mamelodi Sundowns talismanic striker Peter Shalulile is dreaming big as the South African giants prepare for their second-ever appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup Published Date: 2025-06-17 16:52:18 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

CAF Goalkeeper of the Year, Mamelodi Sundowns star goalkeeper Ronwen Williams is dreaming big—and hes not alone. Published Date: 2025-06-17 16:21:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Kenyan football club Mathare United have taken a significant step forward in pursuit of stability and success, following the announcement of a one-year partnership gaming firm 1XBET. Published Date: 2025-06-13 19:12:47 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard

Taiwo Atieno was brought to court in the United Kingdom last week on serious allegations of assault and controlling behaviour towards British singer Keisha Buchanan Published Date: 2025-06-09 14:28:24 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard