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Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards will look to continue their impressive unbeaten run and maximise a golden chance to go top when they face Mara Sugar in today’s SportPesa Premier League. Leopards, who sit third on the table with 12 points, have gone six matches without defeat. A win against Mara Sugar would see the 12-time champions temporarily move to the top of the standings, overtaking Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz, who are just one and two points ahead, respectively. Ingwe began…

Sharon Bitok Jeptarus during a training at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. [KSFD, Standard] Inspired by 1,500m World champion and record holder Faith Kipyegon, Deaflympics silver medallist Sharon Bitok Jeptarus is out to smash records in the category at the forthcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set to kick off in Japan next Saturday. Bitok will also be out to break another silver jinx in the women’s 800m category, where she will ply her trade for Kenya alongside Aidah Odero. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem…

Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club’s Njoroge Kibugu celebrates after winning the opening leg of the 2025-2026 season of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing event at the Thika Green Golf Resort on Wednesday, June 5, 2025. [Sunshine Tour] Kenya and East Africa’s hopes of having golfers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games remain alive—but the road ahead is steep and demanding. With the qualification process based on global rankings, golfers from the region will need to work their way into the world’s top 350 to stand a realistic chance of representing their countries. Golf’s return to the Olympic…

Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim. [AFP] Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United to “focus on the future” following former Old Trafford star Cristiano Ronaldo’s withering assessment of his old club. United are looking to rebuild following a woeful 2024/25 season, which saw them finish a lowly 15th in the Premier League and lose in the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. Ronaldo insisted this week United manager Amorim cannot do “miracles” at a club that is “not on a good path”, saying “they need to change and it’s not only about the coach and players”. Follow The Standard channel on…

Jude Bellingham looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K Qualifying match between England and Latvia at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on March 24, 2025. [NurPhoto/AFP] Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been recalled to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. England, who secured qualification for next year’s tournament with two matches to spare, round off Group K with next Thursday’s match against Serbia at Wembley and a trip to Albania three days later. Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham was left out of Tuchel’s squad for games in October, when the 22-year-old…

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (right) shoots past Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on March 10, 2024. [AFP] Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade — but this time both clubs are playing catch-up. Table-toppers Arsenal will hope their two main rivals cancel each other out at the Etihad, but a win for either City or Liverpool would be a psychological boost. The Gunners, meanwhile, face former captain Granit Xhaka when they travel to fourth-placed Sunderland, while Manchester United…

Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot. [AFP]  Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Friday ahead of this weekend’s showdown against Manchester City but manager Arne Slot has pleaded for patience with the club’s record signing. Isak, who signed in September from Newcastle for a British-record fee of £125 million ($164 million), has not played since coming off at half-time of the Champions League win in Frankfurt last month. “He will train for the first time today with the team again, after being three weeks out,” Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp “I…

GSU’s Domnick Rutto returns the ball as Fredrick Lumanyo of Kenya Airports Police Unit blocks during yesterday’s KVF National League match at Kasarani Gymnasium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League champions General Service Unit (GSU) yesterday had a start they never wished for after suffering a shock defeat to the Kenya Airports Police Unit (KAPU).   The absence of the trio of outside hitter Nicholas Matui, setter Mathias Kemboi and libero Hudson Kipchumba was deeply felt as GSU crumbled to a 3-2 defeat in the opening match of the 2025-2026 at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The paramilitary side…

Deaflympics men’s 800m champion Elikana Kiprop Rono trains at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Japan from Saturday next week. [KSFD] I won’t let the Europeans deny me gold in Japan. The medal belongs to the Kenyan people. These were the words of Deaflympics men’s 800m champion Elikana Kiprop Rono as he trained at Ulinzi Sports Complex, as he seeks to defend the crown at the forthcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Saturday next week. Rono is inspired to guard the title in the 25th edition of the quadrennial multi-sport event…

Senegal’s midfielder Sadio Mane in action against Ivory Coast during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. [AFP] Senegal will square off against Kenya in an international friendly, the Senegal Football Federation has confirmed. The Lions of Teranga will meet the Harambee Stars on November 18 at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 GMT (6 pm EAT). The squad, selected by coach Pape Thiaw, features a mix of seasoned internationals and new faces. Notable inclusions include captain and talisman Sadio Mané of Al-Nassr, and premier defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy between the posts, all of whom remain…

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] 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. The award, announced in Nairobi this afternoon, caps a landmark period for Odemba, after she guided the women’s national team to clinch a historic qualification to the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a February triumph over Tunisia, Kenya completed a 4-1 aggregate victory against The Gambia, earning their return to WAFCON for the first time since 2016, when Cameroon hosted the…

Beatrice Chebet (left) and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after winning gold and silver medals in the 5000m final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 on September 20. [AFP]  They are popular among fans but are undeserving of World Athlete of Year Awards Those are words of Kenya’s athletics enthusiasts who have expressed displeasure and raised questions over why either double world champion Beatrice Chebet or Faith Kipyegon was named as finalists in the year’s global awards. Since the confirmation of the Athlete of the Year Awards 2025 on Tuesday, Kenyan fans and others across the world who felt that more…

https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001533605/sex-for-money-how-south-africas-young-women-are-exploited-by-blessers Published Date: 2025-11-06 14:23:51 Author: Source: TNX Africa

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam (15) celebrate after scoring openning goal against Morocco in their TotalEnergies CAF 2024 at the Moi International Sports center. Aug 9, 2025.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]   The Kenyan men’s national football team will square off against Senegal in an international friendly set to be played at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on November 18. .. … Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Published Date: 2025-11-06 12:25:47 Author: Source: The Standard

Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal (C) controls the ball as he prepares to shoot to score the equalizing 2-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase day 4 football match between Club Brugge and FC Barcelona at Jan Breydelstadion stadium, in Bruges, on November 5, 2025. (NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) Spanish giants Barcelona needed to come from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal was back to his best for Hansi Flick’s side to help them earn a point in a gripping clash in Belgium.…

 Manchester City players celebrate scoring vs Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League [AFP] Phil Foden struck twice and Erling Haaland netted against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 to climb to fourth in the Champions League table on Wednesday. Foden’s two sublime finishes came just in time to remind England manager Thomas Tuchel of his quality before the German names his final squad of the year on Friday. “Phil is back,” said City boss Pep Guardiola after Foden’s struggles for fitness and form last season. “He’s a special player, but we need his goals, definitely. Today,…

National Youth Service (NYS)’s John Troon and Captain Naman Chilongo of Western Prisons during Kenya Volleyball League at Nyayo national stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A series of mouthwatering clashes are lined up today as race for the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s National League title begins at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU), last season finalists Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), former holders Kenya Prisons and Equity Bank will all be in action as they seek a perfect start. GSU will launch their title defence against Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU) in the third encounter of the…

Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) chairman Reuben Ndolo. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] He’s a man full of conviction and desire.  His words are measured…well, at least during this interview, they were. He poses when in deep thought and shoots back when ready to. A man whose calm voice gives a deceptive mien of his bulging physic.  /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1));…

National Youth Service (NYS)’s John Troon and Captain Naman Chilongo of Western Prisons during Kenya Volleyball League at Nyayo national stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A series of mouthwatering clashes are lined up today as race for the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s National League title begins at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU), last season finalists Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), former holders Kenya Prisons and Equity Bank will all be in action as they seek a perfect start. GSU will launch their title defence against Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU) in the third encounter of the…

Decathlete Dickson Rawino trains at Kasarani Stadium ahead of Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. [KSFD, Standard] After the rebirth of sprinting, especially the 100m category by Kenyan sprint ace Ferdinand Omanyala, which has put the country on the global map, Kenyan athletes are now daring to go in areas never explored before. One such athlete following in the footsteps of Omanyala is Dickson Rawino, who is gradually making in-roads in a very rare discipline, the decathlon. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px;…

[Courtesy] The former mentor of French football star Antoine Griezmann was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison for sexually assaulting minors. Six men had accused Eric Olhats, 62, of acts they said he committed between 1997 and 2002, and in 2021 and 2022. All the plaintiffs were footballers under the age of 15 at Aviron Bayonnais FC when the incidents took place. Griezmann was not among the plaintiffs and told investigators that he neither experienced nor witnessed any such incidents. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The sentence handed down by a court in the southern French city…

Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Eder Militao vies with Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk during the UEFA Champions League match vs Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield on November 4, 2025. (Paul ELLIS / AFP) Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Prior to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, Liverpool had lost six of their previous seven games and gone 10 matches without a clean sheet. Madrid arrived in Merseyside in…

Arsenal’s English midfielder Max Dowman celebrates after the UEFA Champions League vs Slavia Prague, Czech Republic on November 4, 2025. (Michal Cizek / AFP) Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague on Tuesday as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win. Dowman, who is 15 years and 308 days old, beat German striker Youssoufa Moukoko, who played for Borussia Dortmund at Zenit St Petersburg at 16 years and 18 days in 2020. Moukoko currently plays for FC Copenhagen. At the post-match press conference in Prague, Arsenal manager…

Arsenal’s Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino celebrates scoring for hisin the UEFA Champions League vs Slavia Prague and Arsenal FC in Prague, Czech Republic on November 4, 2025. [Michal Cizek / AFP] Mikel Merino’s two second-half goals helped Arsenal to a 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday, the Gunners’ fourth in as many games in the competition. For the Premier League leaders, the result also constituted a 10th straight win in all competitions and an eighth consecutive clean sheet. They have now scored 11 goals and conceded none in the Champions League so far as they…

Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot congratulates Liverpool’s Northern Irish defender Conor Bradley (L) on the pitch after the UEFA Champions League clash vs Real Madrid at Anfield on November 4, 2025 [AFP] Alexis Mac Allister scored the only goal as Liverpool beat Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, while Luis Diaz grabbed a brace as Bayern Munich sunk title-holders Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the French capital. Premier League leaders Arsenal won 3-0 at Slavia Prague as rising star Max Dowman came off the bench to become the youngest player in the competition’s history, at just 15 years and…

Hard-hitting Kevin Gachee steps up training at the Ultra Fitness Gym in Nairobi ahead of his UFS BXNG men’s middleweight professional debut set for the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi on November 29, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Eight high-profile title and non-title fights have been lined up in the fifth edition of UFS BXNG, set for the Edge Convention Center in Nairobi on November 29. The bouts, organised by UFS BXNG proprietor Maurice Odera, sanctioned by Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC), and sponsored by partners like SportPesa, the Imani Flowers, the Edge Convention Center, will have one special fight in the…

Kenya Sevens’ John Okoth during the World Rugby Challenger Series. [World Rugby] Kenya Sevens’ second side, the Morans, will be led by John Okoth as they head to Zimbabwe for this year’s Zambezi Sevens tournament. Head coach Kevin Wambua confirmed the squad on Monday, expressing confidence that the team is well-prepared to represent Kenya with pride. Wambua said the selection reflects a balance between youth and rising talent within the Kenya Sevens program. “We have assembled a quality squad with a blend of skill, energy, and hunger to compete,” he said. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp “This is an…

Njoroge Kibugu poses for a photo with his Masters trophy at VetLab Sports Club on November 4, 2025. [Sunshine Tour]  Njoroge Kibugu overcame a nervous start to claim victory at the Betika Masters, the seventh leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, held at VetLab Sports Club yesterday. The win marks Kibugu’s record third title in the Tour’s inaugural season, cementing his position as one of Kenya’s most consistent and promising players on the regional circuit. The Windsor Golf & Country Club professional, who began the day tied for the lead with John Wangai, endured a shaky opening stretch,…

Kenya’s Isaac Makokha in past action at Muthaiga Golf club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya deaf golf ace Isaac Makokha has vowed that he is going for nothing else but gold in the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Japan on November 15-26. The VetLab Sports Club hard-hitter is confident of nestling the glittering medal following his recent stints on the fairways that have left his opponents in awe. He has clearly shown his rivals dust on the greens as he sharpens his claws ahead of the Tokyo championships, with recent victories being stroke play and match play championships, used to select the…

Nairobi United midfielder Shami Kibwana in action during their SportPesa Premier League match against Sofapaka at Dandora Stadium on November 1. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi United bounced back to winning ways after humbling Bandari 3-1 in a rescheduled SportPesa Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium yesterday. Naibois were looking to turn around their inconsistent run following their 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sofapaka, a result that did not resonate with their continental achievements witnessed later last month when they made history by qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. The newbies, who earned promotion to the top…

Portuguese Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha [AFP] Portuguese midfielder Vitinha says Paris Saint-Germain’s home clash with undefeated Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Tuesday will be a meeting between “the two best teams in Europe”. PSG come into the sternest test yet of their European title defence top of the French Ligue 1 and with three wins from three so far in the league phase. But their opponents, Bayern, have started their season with a European record 15 wins in 15 outings, and sit second behind only PSG in the standings in the continent’s elite club competition. “We are the…

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold (second right) celebrates after scoring the opening goal of their English Premier League match against Leicester City at King Power Stadium in Leicester on April 20, 2025. [AFP] Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he will give Trent Alexander-Arnold a warm welcome when Real Madrid visit Anfield on Tuesday, even if the right-back receives a frosty reception from his formerly adoring fans. The England international, a boyhood Reds fan, ran down his contract to join the Spanish giants in June for a nominal fee. The 27-year-old played a huge role in the Reds’ return to the top of English…

Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. [AFP] Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says Bayern Munich know how to “hurt” Paris Saint-Germain as the Bavarians brace for their away clash with the Champions League title-holders on Tuesday. PSG won the Champions League last year at Bayern’s Allianz Arena home, thumping Inter Milan 5-0, but the Bavarian giants travel to the Parc des Princes in incredible form. Bayern have won all 15 of their matches in all competitions so far this campaign, setting a record for the best-ever start in Europe’s top-five leagues. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The 39-year-old captain said his side “don’t…

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso. [Bayer Leverkusen FC X] Xabi Alonso said he landed the job as Real Madrid boss thanks in part to Florian Wirtz and has “no doubts” the German international will soon start delivering for Liverpool. Together Alonso and Wirtz ended Bayern Munich’s stranglehold on the Bundesliga at Bayer Leverkusen, winning a German league and Cup double in 2023/24 without losing a single game. That success made Alonso the prime candidate to take over at the Santiago Bernabeu when Carlo Ancelotti departed earlier this year. Wirtz rebuffed the attention of Bayern to move to Liverpool in a £100 million…

French forward Wissam Ben Yedder. [Benjamin Cremel / AFP] Former French international Wissam Ben Yedder will stand trial for alleged rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault, the prosecutor’s office in Nice told AFP on Monday. The 35-year-old’s brother Sabri will also stand trial for rape and sexual assault. Both were indicted in 2023 following accusations, which they deny, made by two young women they met at a party. The investigating judge followed the prosecution’s recommendation that the brothers be tried for rape and sexual assault, adding the charge of attempted rape for Wissam Ben Yedder. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp His lawyer,…

West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos (left) vies for the ball with Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres during their English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium on October 4, 2025. [AFP] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed Viktor Gyokeres will miss Tuesday’s Champions League clash away to Slavia Prague after he became the latest Gunners’ forward to be sidelined by injury. The Sweden striker did not train on Monday after being substituted with a muscle problem during the Premier League leaders’ 2-0 win over Burnley last weekend. Arteta is now waiting to discover the full extent of Gyokeres’s injury, with the Gunners…

2025 The Golf Park Open winner, James Mwangi, November 2, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] In a pulse-pounding finish that turned The Golf Park layout into a high-stakes drama this past Sunday, James Mwangi didn’t just win the fourth edition of The Golf Park Open, he seized it. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)); } .subscribe-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding:…

Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards are back in the SportPesa Premier League title picture after a slow start to the 2025–2026 season. The 12-time champions extended their unbeaten run to six matches following Sunday’s 2-0 win over Mathare United, a result that lifted them to third place on the table with 12 points. Leopards are now just one point behind record champions Gor Mahia and two adrift of league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz. For head coach Fred Ambani, this turnaround could…

Kenya’s Sarah “Angel of War” Achieng fights Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse during their WBF Women’s Super Lightweight title bout at Charter Hall, Nairobi, on June 10, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] At last, World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight title champion Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng’ has successfully defended her global title. “Although I had a common cold, it could not stop me from getting on with the fight,” she said. Despite all that, Achieng’ won the hearts of all the judges who officiated in the match to win the 10 round-bout on unanimous points’ decision against Ferisha Mashauri of Tanzania.…

Athletes compete in 8km women’s race during the National Cross Country Championship at Eldoret Sports Club, Uasin Gishu County, on October 25, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] The battle for a reviewed Athletics Kenya (AK) constitution began yesterday in two regions but the battle for fair rules in the game is just beginning, a section of enthusiasts says. For a decade, a review process of the Kenyan federation’s constitution has been characterised by legal battles. “Cold wars” pitting different camps have also dominated the race for reforms in the federation that governs the country’s most successful sport. Yesterday, athletics stakeholders converged in Mandera…

  . It’s survival for the fittest as swimmers struggled to reach the finish end in the boys 50metres freestyle at the Nakuru County Aquatic Swimming Championships at Greensteds International School on November 1, 2025. [Ben Ahenda, Standard] Greensteds International School and Taitan Swimming Club are the inaugural Nakuru County Aquatic Championships. They achieved the feat after winning the female and male categories respectively of the event at Greensteds International School (GIS) over the weekend. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Serena Imani of Mustard Seed International School being a trophy after emerged the top swimmer in the 14/15 year categories…

Kenya’s Nairobi United FC when they faced Tunisia’s Étoile Sportive Du Sahel in the CAF Confederation Cup playoff [Naibois. Facebook] Kenya’s Nairobi United FC have been drawn in Group B of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup group stage. The Naibois will tackle heavyweights in Morocco’s Wydad Athletic Club, DR Congo’s AS Maniema and Tanzania’s Azam FC. Under the guidance of coach Nicholas Muyoti, the club progressed after a dramatic Second Preliminary Round second-leg in Sousse, Tunisia, topping Étoile Sportive Du Sahel in a penalty shootout to secure a 7-6 victory. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The Kenyan side entered…

Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanovic during his unveiling as the new Kenya Police FC coach [Police FC Facebook] Kenya Police FC have appointed Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanovic as their new head coach. Stojanovic steps into the role shortly after the departure of Etienne Ndayiragije, who guided the club to its historic first league title but asked to leave in pursuit of new professional opportunities. In announcing the change, Police FC expressed gratitude to the outgoing coach for his achievements. “Mr Ettiene has a special place in Kenya Police FC history,” the club said, acknowledging his role in delivering their maiden Premier…

Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards are back in the SportPesa Premier League title picture after a slow start to the 2025–2026 season. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)); } .subscribe-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff; top: -55px;…

Brian Okoth of Kenya Police FC celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Shabana FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County on June 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Defending champions Kenya Police will hope to kick-start their SportPesa Premier League campaign afresh when they face Sofapaka on Wednesday in a rescheduled midweek match at Police Sacco Stadium, set for 3 pm.  The Law Enforcers are deep in the relegation zone with only one win from their opening matches. Their slow start comes after a disappointing CAF Champions League campaign in which they were knocked…

Ruth Khasoha (L) of Vihiga Queens FC contest for ball with Fasila Adhiambo of Ulinzi Starlets FC contest for ball with during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ulinzi Complex on January 22, 2024. The match ended 1-1. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Vihiga Queens are back where they belong — at the summit of the FKF Women’s Premier League — after a stunning 6-0 victory over Kisped Queens in Kisumu on Sunday. The three-time champions were ruthless from the first whistle at Moi Stadium, scoring three goals inside the opening seven minutes to completely dismantle their hosts. Harambee Starlets forward…

Shafali Verma guided the Indian team to its first-ever Women’s World Cup title. [Photo/AFP] Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India’s Women’s World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history. The 21-year-old batter scored an attacking 87 and took two crucial wickets with her part-time off-spin against South Africa in Sunday’s final in Mumbai. She was named player of the match for her all-round blitz as India won their maiden Women’s World Cup title at a packed DY Patil Stadium. Verma has given India many…

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya walks away after competing in the New York marathon in New York on November 2, 2025. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge says he’ll run seven marathons on seven continents over the next two years to raise funds for causes he believes in — even as he continues to race at the elite level. Kipchoge’s “World Tour” was announced after the Kenyan great, a former world record-holder, finished the New York Marathon on Sunday, crossing the line in 17th in 2hr 14min 36sec to cheers from the Central Park crowd. “This unprecedented…

Diani’s Diamond Leisure Golf Resort Club Lady captain Caroline Mokaya in action. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Home club’s Daniel Njenga braved strong Indian Ocean winds to clinch victory in the 3rd edition of the ‘Sotet’ Golf tournament at the par 71 Sea-link Mombasa Golf Club, over the weekend. The handicap 21 golfer’s powerful swings against the winds placed him on a two-way countback score of 40 stableford points to emerge the overall winner of the tournament. “I have just been in Mombasa for two years. This is now my home and yes, when at home, you do better. It has also…

Mutahi Kibugu in action at the Sunshine Tour tournament in Naivasha. He is playing in the tournament alongside his brother Njoroge Kibugu. [Sunshine Tour] Greg Snow took command of the leaderboard after the opening round of the Betika Masters at VetLab Sports Club, posting a brilliant 4-under par 68 to lead the 73 – player field at the seventh leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing.  Snow, one of Kenya’s most experienced golfers, displayed his trademark composure and course management throughout the day. Starting off at 10th, he made a steady par before briefly stumbling with bogeys…

Kakamega Homeboyz player Lopaga Josepha and Tusker Momanyi Charles during Sportpesa premier league at Kakamega Bukhungu stadium on November 2, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] It was a day of draws in the SportPesa Premier League yesterday as AFC Leopards continued their steady rise with a vital win that brought them within touching distance of the top two. At Nyayo Stadium, AFC Leopards defeated Mathare United 2-0 to extend their fine run of form. In Kakamega, league leaders Kakamega Homeboyz drew 1-1 against Tusker, while record champions Gor Mahia also shared the spoils with Ulinzi Stars after a similar scoreline in…

Kenyans Hellen Obiri (Centre), Sharon Lokedi (left) and Sheila Chepkirui celebrate taking the top three spots in the New York Marathon, on November 2, 2025. [AFP] Kenya’s Benson Kipruto held off a thrilling late charge from Alexander Mutiso to win the closest New York Marathon finish in history on Sunday while compatriot Hellen Obiri smashed the course record to win the women’s race. Kipruto took the tape in two hours, eight minutes and nine seconds to add the New York title to his previous major marathon wins in Boston, Chicago and Tokyo. Mutiso, the 2024 London Marathon winner, finished just…

Kenyans Benson Kipruto (R) and Alexander Mutiso celebrate taking first and second place respectively in the New York Marathon in New York on November 2, 2025. [AFP] Kenya’s Benson Kipruto just held off compatriot Alexander Mutiso to win a photo-finish in the men’s race at the New York Marathon on Sunday. A thrilling duel in perfect conditions saw Mutiso almost catch Kipruto with a late burst in the final metres of what was the closest finish in New York Marathon history. Kipruto crossed the line in a time of two hours eight minutes and nine seconds, with Mutiso 0.16secs behind.…

Gor Mahia’s Felix Oluoch and Mark Shaban celebrate their win against Posta Rangers during Sportpesa Premier League match at Nyayo National stadium. Oct 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz will continue their battle for the top spot in the SportPesa Premier League standings when action continues today across the country. This is after yesterday’s stunning results when Sofapaka handed history makers Nairobi United, fresh from CAF Confederation Cup heroics, a reality check, reducing the newbies into whipping boys by thrashing them 3-0. Joseph Kuloba, Bramuel Simiyu, and Japheth Mzungu scored as Batoto ba…

Marathoner Edward Cheserek (left) and his training mates Brian Kibor (centre) and Meshack Lelgut during a training session. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] For six Kenyan men,Saturday`s Ekiden de Paris marathon relay is literally a race against time. The squad of Copenhagen Half Marathon winner Edward Cheserek, John Lomoni, Amos Kipkemoi, Brian Kibor, Ezra Ondiso and Elisha Kiprop are chasing history in a relay marathon primed to demolish a world record which has stood for 20 years. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top:…

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge gestures to fans after crossing the finish line during the 2025 Sydney Marathon at the Opera House on August 31, 2025. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon – a World Athletics Platinum Label road race – will welcome one of the deepest and most star-studded fields in its history tomorrow, with global champions, record-breakers and former winners assembling to contest the prestigious five-borough challenge. Olympic champion Sifan Hassan headlines a women’s field rich in quality and depth. The Dutch runner – who won the Sydney Marathon at the end of…

Nairobi United’s Ovella Ochieng (left) and Charles Waibi of NEC FC from Uganda during their CAF Confederation Cup match at Nyayo Stadium on September 27. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi United will hope to carry their continental magic into domestic action when they return to the SportPesa Premier League (SPL) this weekend after making history in the CAF Confederation Cup. The newcomers, fondly known as Naibois, stunned the continent last weekend when they became only the second Kenyan club—after Gor Mahia—to reach the group stage of Africa’s second-tier club competition. Gor achieved the feat in 2018 and 2019. Back home, Naibois…

Sarah Angel of War Achieng of Kenya fight Edith Soledad Matthysse of Argentina during their World Boxing Foundation (WBF) Womens World Super lightweight title bout at Charter Hall, Nairobi on June 10, 2023. Achieng was crowned champion on unanimous points decision. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight champion Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng’ has promised not to let her fans down when she defends her global title tomorrow. Achieng’, who will fight Fericho Mashauri of Tanzania in defending the WBF title, is serious about this when doing so for the first time since she won it against Edith Solidad of Argentina on…

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden runs through with the ball during the English Premier League football match vs Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham on October 26, 2025. [JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP] Liverpool face an in-form Aston Villa as the Premier League champions look to arrest their remarkable collapse on Saturday, while Arsenal aim to surge further clear in the title race. The Gunners hold a four-point lead over Bournemouth, who travel to Manchester City, before their trip to Burnley. Third-placed Tottenham are only five points off the top but are aiming to end a three-game winless run at…

Bayer Leverkusen’s players celebrate scoring vs SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on October 26, 2025.  [INA FASSBENDER / AFP] Bayer Leverkusen will resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich on Saturday but are almost completely unrecognisable from the side who struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in past seasons. Under Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen went toe-to-toe with Bayern for more than two seasons, pushing them harder than any German side had done since Jurgen Klopp’s Borussia Dortmund more than a decade before. Alonso’s Leverkusen won three and drew three of their six domestic fixtures with Bayern during…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe in action during their La Liga match against Barcelona at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, on May 11, 2025. [AFP] Real Madrid may have beaten Barcelona in last weekend’s Clasico, but the game exposed problems in both camps, from the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning recent form of the Catalans. Madrid’s Brazil superstar Vinicius finally issued an apology on Wednesday, three days after his team defeated arch-rivals Barca 2-1, following his huff at being substituted at the Santiago Bernabeu. He remonstrated with coach Xabi Alonso and marched off down the tunnel after being…

Avram Grant of Israel reacts during a quarter-final in the 2015 AFCON when Ghana played Guinea in Malabo February 1, 2015. [REUTERS/Amr Abdallah] 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. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) announced on Wednesday that Grant’s contract had been terminated as the association seeks a new direction for the side. Under Grant, the Chipolopolo finished fourth in their group, suffering home losses to Tanzania, Morocco, and Niger. The result left the Copper Bullets with a disappointing campaign as they look…

 Gor Mahia FC fans in a previous match [Gor Mahia, Facebook] The Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) Disciplinary Committee has imposed a fine of Sh300,000 on Gor Mahia FC for security lapses and crowd trouble during their SportPesa Premier League match against Bidco United at Kasarani Stadium on September 21, 2025. In a ruling delivered on Friday, the committee found the record Kenyan champions guilty of breaching FKF Regulations and the CAF Disciplinary Code, citing failure to ensure adequate safety and order during the match. Despite the club having outsourced ticketing and access control to third-party vendors, FKF emphasized that Gor…

Jacinta Njeri follows her swing during training at Vet Lab Sports Club. [KSFD, Standard] New kid on the block and Kenya teen golf sensation Jacinta Njeri is hopeful to carry on with her meteoric performances on the golf courses that have seen her punch a ticket to the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games set for Tokyo, Japan, on November 15-26. The Form Two student at Ngala Secondary School for the Deaf in Nakuru County is already inspired ahead of the global showpiece where she will represent Kenya alongside the experienced trio of Deaflympics golf bronze medallist Isaac Makokha, Gilbert…

Machakos Golf Club’s lady golfer Mary Mwanzia, in action. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]  It’s total excitement as golf enthusiasts from Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties are set to tee off in the first-ever Savannah Greens Challenge Golf tournament at the nine-hole Machakos Golf Club course tomorrow. This tournament, designed to promote unity, friendship and regional growth through sport, has attracted 150 players who will compete for top honours while strengthening ties across the three counties. Action kicks off from 6.30 am with the team flight of J. Kimeu, F. Maithya, M. Musaki and F. Kyengo while last group will be at 13.32…

Marathoner Edward Cheserek (leading) and his training mates Brian Kibor (center) and Meshack Lelgut during a training session. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Before athletics enthusiasts shift their attention to the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a team of six men will have attempted a 42.195km relay world record in Paris. The squad of John Lomoni, Amos Kipkemoi, Meshack Lelgut, Brian Kibor, Ezra Ondiso and Elisha Kiprop are plotting to smash a 20-year-old world record at the Ekiden de Paris marathon relay. Lomoni and compatriots have set their sights on demolishing a 20-year-old 1:57:06 world record set in Japan by a…

Chelsea’s Italian head coach Enzo Maresca remonstrates with Liam Delap after he was sent off for a second yellow card during the English League Cup fourth round match vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Stadium on October 29, 2025. [Darren Staples / AFP] Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca blasted Liam Delap for a “stupid” and “embarrassing” red card in Wednesday’s 4-3 win at Wolves in the League Cup fourth round. Delap was dismissed after earning two yellow cards in the space of just seven minutes after coming on as a substitute for his first appearance since August. The first booking was…

Paris Saint-Germain’s players celebrate after French midfielder Desire Doue (CL) after scoring the team’s first goal during the French L1 football matchvs Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on December 15, 2024.[FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Paris Saint-Germain’s star young forward Desire Doue is “unavailable for a few weeks” following an injury in a Ligue 1 game, the club announced on Thursday. Doue will miss the European champions’ home fixture with Bayern Munich next Tuesday in the Champions League, while Tottenham visit Parc des Princes on November 26. In Ligue 1, PSG face Nice on Saturday, followed by Lyon…

Argentina’s forward Lionel Messi looks on during the Conmebol 2024 Copa America match vs Canada at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 20, 2024. [CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP] Saudi Arabia declined an offer to sign Lionel Messi for a short-term stint in the Saudi Pro League before next year’s World Cup, according to a senior sports official. “During the last Club World Cup, Messi’s team contacted me and offered for him to play in Saudi Arabia because the MLS will stop for nearly four months,” Abdullah Hammad, CEO of the Mahd Sports Academy, said during a podcast with Saudi platform…

Celestin Nsanzuwera in action during the Nyali leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing. [Sunshine Tour] A total of 84 golfers from across Africa and beyond are set to tee off in the seventh and eighth legs of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, taking place at Vetlab Sports Club November 2-4 and at Limuru Country Club November 9-11. The doubleheader, backed by Betika as title sponsor, have attracted a strong field of elite amateurs and professional golfers from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, India, and the United States, all competing for a share of the Sh2 million prize purse in each leg,…

Captain Deaflympics Lucas Wandia during the launch of the 20th Edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon at Uhuru Gardens on Saturday, July 8, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Decorated Kenyan athlete Lucas Wandia will be out for a three-peat in men’s steeplechase in the 25th edition of the Deaflympics Summer Games set for Tokyo, Japan, on November 15-26. The former Team Kenya skipper has predicted a clean sweep for the country in the category where he will represent Kenya alongside compatriots Jacob Kibet and Peter Lagat. Wandia is headed to the global showpiece very motivated following his recent reward as a national hero on…

Kenya’s athlete Faith Kipyegon (L), Kenya’s athlete Dorcus Ewoi and Australia’s Linden Hall react after competing in the women’s 1500m semi-final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 14, 2025. (Jewel SAMAD / AFP) Kenya is witnessing the rise of a new breed of athletes; those that are chasing academic dreams and athletics glory, side by side. And their eloquence and confidence is slowly settling the debate on whether the country’s big shots need translators while addressing the world at finish lines after jaw-dropping performances. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem…

The Golf Park Open defending champion, Josphat Rono, practices ahead at the The Golf Park range, October 28, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The stage is all set for a thrilling showdown as the fourth edition of The Golf Park Open tees off tomorrow at the nine-hole, tight links-style course at The Golf Park, Ngong Racecourse. With a prize fund of Sh500,000 on offer, a strong pack of both foreign and local contenders is ready to defend their turf against visiting players in what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive weekend. The weekend-long tournament begins amidst a busy calendar for…

AFC Leopards players celebrate scoring against Shabana at the Gusii Stadium on October 29, 2025 [AFC Leopards, Facebook] Washington Onyango, Kisumu  AFC Leopards staged a late comeback to edge Shabana 2-1 at the Gusii Stadium yesterday, in one of the dramatic fixtures of the day in the SportPesa Premier League. Elsewhere, Kakamega Homeboyz maintained their perfect start to the season after beating APS Bomet 2-1 in Kericho, while Tusker overcame Kariobangi Sharks by the same margin in Nairobi. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The win saw Homeboyz move three points clear at the top of the standings, while Leopards climbed to fourth after collecting back-to-back victories…

Harambee Starlets squad when they faced Gambia in the WAFCON Qualifier [Harambee Starlets, Facebook] After nine years of waiting, the gods of football finally smiled and said yes to the Harambee Starlets ending their long wait to play continental football. The Kenyans beat Gambia’s Queen Scorpions 4-1 on aggregate to qualify for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) set for Morocco from March 17 to April 3. This will be Kenya’s second appearance on the African stage, having made their debut in 2016. After announcing their arrival on the big stage, Starlets failed to qualify for subsequent championships,…

The President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB), Bouchra Hajij (Centre) with NOCK officials. [Courtesy] The President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB), Bouchra Hajij, has lauded Kenya’s dominance in women’s volleyball. Hajij described the country as “the queen of Africa” in indoor sports while urging for renewed focus on men’s and beach volleyball. Speaking during her official visit to Kenya, Ms. Hajij praised the country’s achievements over the past decade, particularly through the Malkia Strikers, who have remained unbeaten in continental championships and inspired a generation of female athletes. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp “In indoor…

Coach Etienne Ndayiragije instructs his charges against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has left his role after guiding the club through one of its most successful yet challenging seasons, marked by their debut in the CAF Champions League. His departure comes just days after the Law Enforcers were knocked out of the continental competition by Sudan’s Al Hilal on a 4-1 aggregate score. Police lost 1-0 in the first leg played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi…

Kelvin Kipkogei sets a new African record in Javelin with a throw 56.6m during the 2nd Africa Deaf Athletics Championship 2023 at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on November 30, 2023. [File, Standard] After stamping his authority as the undisputed Kenyan champion at the national trials recently held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata, Nairobi, Kelvin Kipkogei is now out to confirm his position as the African king of Javelin as he targets Deaflympics gold in Tokyo, Japan. The 27-year-old Deaflympics javelin bronze medallist feels he has done his homework well as he heads for the 25th edition of the Summer…

President William Ruto had pledged a Sh1million reward to each player if they progressed to the tournament. [Starlets, FB] Harambee Starlets have booked a return trip to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 4-1 aggregate win over Gambia. Starlets confirmed their place in the 2026 tournament in Morocco with a hard-fought victory in Senegal, built on the momentum from the first-leg success in Nairobi last Friday. Beldine Odemba’s squad had carved out a commanding lead in the opener, and they arrived in the return fixture aiming to safeguard qualification. The decisive moment came five minutes after…

From left: Retired athletes Moses Tanui, Wilson Boit and Hosea Kogo address journalists at Eldoret Sports Club, on October 28, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Legendary athletes have laid out their demands as Athletics Kenya (AK) begins review of its constitution following a Court of Appeal order in March 2025. According to the legends, the new constitution should usher in fresh leadership and give athletes the right to elect AK executive officials. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Moses Tanui, former 3000m steeplechase world record holder Wilson Boit and retired distance runner Hosea Boit on Tuesday asked the drafters of the reviewed laws…

Samuel Asamoah looks dejected in a past game between Club Brugge KV and Sint-Truiden VV, Saturday 05 December 2020 in Brugge, [Bruno Fahy/ AFP) A Togolese international footballer who broke his neck during a match in China has made an extraordinary recovery and may return to playing in a matter of months, his agent and club told AFP on Tuesday. Samuel Asamoah, 31, ploughed head-first into a pitch-side LED advertising panel after being shoved by an opponent while jostling for the ball earlier this month. The midfielder’s club, second-tier Guangxi Pingguo, said at the time he had fractures in his…

Kenya’s Esther Gitahi competing in a past race [Alabama Athletics- Crimson Side Stories] 26-year-old Kenyan middle-distance runner Esther Gitahi has been banned from athletics for four years after testing positive for erythropoietin (EPO), the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Monday. The Disciplinary Tribunal ruled the ban retroactive to August 6, 2024, following the athlete’s adverse analytical finding and subsequent proceedings. Gitahi’s positive result came from a urine sample she provided at the B.A.A. 5K in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 13, 2024. Laboratory analysis detected EPO, a substance that stimulates red blood cell production and can boost endurance, and is…

Nairobi United FC players huddle ahead of their penalty shootout against Tunisia’s Étoile Sportive Du Sahel [Naibois, Facebook] 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. Under the guidance of coach Nicholas Muyoti, the club progressed after a dramatic Second Preliminary Round second-leg in Sousse, Tunisia, topping Étoile Sportive Du Sahel in a penalty shootout to secure a 7-6 victory. The Kenyan side entered the return leg with a 2-0 advantage from the first encounter in Nairobi. The Tunisian…

A swimmer in action at the Nairobi County Swimming Association gala at Kiota School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Braeburn Swimming Club and United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Dolphins Swim Club emerged tops at the Nairobi County Swimming Association (NCSA) Level One age group gala held at Kiota School over the weekend. Braeburn dominated the men’s contest to win with 36 medals, while USIU-A Dolphins garnered 30 medals to top the women’s table. Braeburn won 19 gold, 13 silver and four bronze medals, while USIU-A Dolphins men’s team finished second with 13 gold, nine silver and five bronze. Frontal Wave…

Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde (left) in action against Alex Kanabi of Uganda. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With the conclusion of Africa Zone Three Championship, two international boxers have shifted their energies to the National Boxing League to prepare them for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships. They are Africa Boxing Championship light middleweight gold medallist Boniface Mogunde and Africa Games middleweight gold medallist Edwin Okong’o. They are not taking chances with their fitness levels. The Elite World Men Boxing Championships will be held in Dubai from December 2-13. The two boxers said that they are shifting their energies to the league championships that…

Nairobi United ready to take on NEC FC, Uganda during CAF Confederation Cup at Nyayo National stadium. Sept 27, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi United are no longer dreaming. They have arrived. The Kenyan debutants made history on Sunday evening after knocking out Tunisian giants Etoile du Sahel to storm into the CAF Confederation Cup group stage for the first time. In Sousse, the new boys of African football showed incredible courage. Leading 2–0 from the first leg in Nairobi, they faced a fierce battle as the Tunisian side fought back to level the tie with two late goals. With…

Harambee Starlets midfielder Fasila Adhiambo celebrates scoring against Gambia during their 2026 Wafcon Qualifiers First Leg match at Nyayo National Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Starlets will have everything to play for when they face off with Gambia in their return leg match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) today at the Stade Lat Dior in Thies, Senegal. Given that qualification is within reach thanks to their 3-1 first leg win, there will be no room for mistakes for Beldine Odemba’s charges, who are looking to end their long wait to play on…

Gor Mahia fans cheer players in their match against Ulinzi Stars in FKF Premier League match at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday, 15, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are quietly finding their rhythm after five rounds of the 2025–26 SportPesa Premier League season. Despite playing one match fewer than most teams, K’Ogalo sit third on nine points — just one behind joint leaders Kakamega Homeboyz and Posta Rangers. Their 3-0 win over Posta Rangers at the weekend sent a strong message in the race to reclaim the title they surrendered to Kenya Police last season. After…

Kenya Air Para-Badminton national team celebrates after their win against Turkey. (Shadrack Andenga, File) Kenya’s para-badminton squad made history at the World Ability Sports Beach Games in Pompei Beach, Mersin, Turkey, clinching gold in both the Mixed Triples and the Mixed Triples Relays on Friday. Speaking moments after the final whistle, team captain Newton Gatobu expressed evident pride and called for long-term support. He urged federation leaders and government authorities to invest in infrastructure that can sustain and grow the sport back home. “We didn’t have a lot of time to train. This game is new to us, and look,…

Machakos Golf Club’s golfer Julius Kioko, the ultimate winner of the King of the course, displays his trophy during the grand finale at Nyali golf and Country club course in Mombasa County on Saturday, October 25, 2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. There were celebrations in Machakos team camp after one of their own Julius Kioko was crowned the ultimate 2025 King of the course at Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County on Saturday. Kioko recorded a sterling 40 stable ford points to emerge the overall winner of winners in the ICEA LION King of the course grand finale…

I&M Bank CEO Gul Khan in action during the I&M Golf Day at Nakuru Golf Club on October 25, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Boniface Mouti beat a field of 153 golfers from various clubs from across the region, who included hosts Nakuru Golf Club, Njoro Country Club, Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Kenya Air Force Golf Club and Kericho Golf Club among others to win the inaugural I&M Bank Golf tournament. Mouti accumulated 43 stable ford points to claim the coveted overall title, which included an I&M MasterCard/Visa travel card, preloaded with $100, and provided comprehensive benefits, such as lounge access through…

Gor Mahia’s Felix Oluoch and Mark Shaban celebrate their win against Posta Rangers during Sportpesa Premier League match at Nyayo National stadium on October 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia ended Posta Rangers’ unbeaten run after thrashing the league leaders 3-0 in a one-sided SportPesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium yesterday. At SportPesa Arena, Tusker bagged their first win of the 2025-2026 season after narrowly seeing off Murang’a Seal 1-0 while Mathare United stunned Shabana with a similar score line at Gusii Stadium. At Nyayo Stadium, a second half master class from Austin Odhiambo,…

The winner Bernard Chepkwony finishes the 42km Elite Athletes category during the 22nd edition of The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on October 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard Iten-based Benard Chepkwony braved a chilly morning to clock 2:11:01 and win the 22nd edition of Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Sunday. Alex Chepkwik (2:11:26) and Ezekiel Kemboi Omulo (2:11:40) completed the men’s marathon podium in that order. Hellen Chepkorir was the women’s winner, breezing to the tape in 2:27:17 to lift the coveted title. Naomi Chepkorir (2:27:37) and Jepkemboi Scholastica (2:29:18) came second and third. Follow The Standard…

Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde (left) in action against Alex Kanabi of Uganda during 2025 Africa Zone Three Boxing Championship at Kasarani Gymnasium on October 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] For the second time in a row, Kenya finished runners-up as the curtains came down on the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Friday night. Kenya reaped a total of 24 medals with five gold, 11 silver and eight bronze, behind Democratic Republic of Congo, who retained the title with 21 medals. DRC, whose boxers exhibited lots of professionalism throughout in all their bouts, won 12…

  Harambee Starlets players celebrate Mwanalima Adam’s goal against Gambia during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers first leg match at Nyayo Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)); } .subscribe-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 20px; background: #ffffff; top: -55px; } .subscribe-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; margin: 2rem 0; font-weight: bold; color:…

Mathare United’s Cetric Asango dribling ball past Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center. Oct 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi United are standing on the edge of history as they visit Tunisia’s Etoile Sportive du Sahel for the return leg of the CAF Confederation Cup second-round preliminary game tonight in Sousse. The FKF Cup champions carry a 2-0 advantage from the first leg in Nairobi and only need to avoid defeat — or even a 1-0 loss — to qualify for the group stage in their debut season in continental football. For Nairobi…

  Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Ten-man Kakamega Homeboyz moved joint top of the SportPesa Premier League after thrashing Ulinzi Stars 3-1 in an entertaining round five match played at Bukhungu Stadium on Saturday. At the same time, newbies APS Bomet registered their first win of the season after stunning hosts Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 at Kasarani Annex, collecting three important points that moved them out of the bottom of the table. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp AFC Leopards joined Bomet in…

Harambee Starlets players celebrate Mwanalima Adam’s goal against Gambia during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers first leg match at Nyayo Stadium.[Stafford Ondego/Standard] Harambee Starlets are one match away from securing their return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). This is after they beat Gambia 3-1 in the first leg match of the third-round qualifiers played on Friday at the Nyayo Stadium.  Despite a shaky start that saw Gambia take an early lead due to a defensive error, the Kenyan girls recovered to thrash the Queen Scorpions and set one foot into the continental championship. With…

Nancy Mokua of My Jobs in Kenya in action during the Standard County Golf Classic at Royal Golf Club, on October 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It was a battle of might and power as hundreds of golfers battled in the Nairobi edition of the exciting Standard County Golf Classic at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club (RNGC) on Thursday. Some used the tournament to gauge their fitness, others to try their luck on the thrilling prizes that were on offer, while some used the occasion to beef up their social capital through socialisation and networking. The high-profile golf…

Harambee Starlets assistant Coach Jacqueline Akoth during training ahead of their 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match against Gambia at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on 23 October 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Starlets will on Friday take on Gambia Queen Scorpions in a 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) third round qualifier match at Nyayo Stadium. Starlets must fire from all cylinders to enhance their chances of securing their return to the African stage. They will be looking to draw the first blood ahead of the return leg set for Tuesday at the Stade…