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
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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