Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte speak during the Premier League Summer Series match against Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire last season. Only four other teams scored fewer than United’s 44 goals in 38 Premier…
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Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko in past action for RB Leipzig. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire last season. “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration,” read a club statement. The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the…
Harambee Stars defender Marvin Nabwire walks off the pitch after he was sent off for a foul on Angola forward Alberto Adao. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars moved a step closer to the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) after battling to a 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday night, despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes at a packed MISC Kasarani Stadium. The result kept Benni McCarthy’s side unbeaten in the tournament and on top of Group A with four points from two matches. It also means Kenya’s fate is firmly in their hands…
Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy [centre] against Angola in CHAN 2024.[FKF] Kenya’s Harambee Stars produced a spirited performance to hold Angola to a 1-1 draw in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A clash at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Thursday night — despite playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes. Head coach Benni McCarthy, visibly drained after the final whistle, could not hide his pride in his players’ determination and fight, describing their display as “incredible” under the circumstances. Kenya fell behind in the sixth minute when Beni Jetour’s precise cross found an unmarked Jó Paciência,…
art of the action a week ago when RVSA beat Laiser Hill 2-1 to win the Zone A of the Nairobi West league to qualify for the National Division 2 League. RVSA meets Zone B Nairobi West regional winners Escalators FC from Kawangware on Saturday in a play off match at NCC Grounds to determine the overall winners of the regional league [Courtesy] Just a week after clinching top spot in the Zone A of their Nairobi West Regional Football Kenya Federation League, Kajiado based Rift Valley Sports Academy (RVSA) will on play Escalators FC from Kawangware in a playoff…
Western’s Moi Girls Kamsinga student Esther Butali (in yellow), beats Dagoreti Hight School of Nairobi during Kenya Secondary Schools Association handball games at Hill School in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County yesterday. April 25, 2023. [Peter Ochieng/Standard] Former East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga believe that this is the year they will reclaim their lost glory. Kamusinga are looking to recapture the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin on Thursday in Kakamega. The Kenyan girls will be battling 10 other teams for the regional trophy that has eluded them for the past three years.…
From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet celebrate winning 10, 000m race in positions 1,2,3 respectively at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on July 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Before their return to Nairobi after the African Nations Championship (Chan), which will come to a close on August 30 at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, Team Kenya to the Tokyo World Championships in September will have to do their speed work outside the capital. Soon after the national trials for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (September 13–21), an exercise staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi late…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim looks on during the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United’s revamped training ground is a “world-class performance environment” that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe. A £50 million ($67 million) investment has been made to upgrade the Carrington training ground which has been United’s base since 2000. The renovation work was completed during the 2024/25 season and Ruben Amorim’s squad moved into the men’s first-team building this week, having…
Agricuture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh [File,TheStandard] Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh and his wife, Betty Chepkorir, are embroiled in a legal dispute with their neighbours over an access road. The neighbours have filed a lawsuit against Ronoh and his wife, alleging that they have obstructed the access road leading to their homes. Kipsuge Soi and his wife Caroline Soi, and Koskei Kiprotich, in a suit filed at the Kericho magistrate’s court through lawyer Owen Mutai, said they are registered owners of three parcels of land known as KERICHO/CHEPSIR S. S/204, KERICHO/CHEPSIR S. S/155 and KERICHO/CHEPSIR 506, which are situated in…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during Kenya vs Angola match at Kasarani Stadium on August 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, 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 on Thursday in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). Despite playing under the lights for more than 70 minutes with 10 men in their second Group A match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Harambee Stars’ resilient display earned praise from the former Bafana Bafana man. Kenya went behind as early as…
Referee Sadou Ali Brahamou shows a red card to Kenyan defender Marvin Nabwire after a VAR check. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar had nothing but absolute praise for Marvin Nabwire, after the midfielder sacrificed himself to save Kenya’s blushes against Angola in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). 10-man Harambee Stars on Thursday night held their nerve to force a 1-1 draw against a stubborn ‘antelopes’ side at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. Playing in front of 46,525 loud fans, Benni McCarthy’s men found themselves in early trouble when Angola’s Jó Paciência tapped in from close…
Limuru Junior Open 2025 overall winner Channel Wangari at Limuru Country Club, August 7, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The sixth edition of the Limuru Junior Open 2025 concluded on Wednesday at the Limuru Country Club, celebrating not only its champions but the significant growth of junior golf in Kenya. The event brought together young golfers from various clubs to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.Junior Convener Carol Jeptoo highlighted the tournament’s evolution, noting the increased participation from both boys and girls.The message emphasised that showing up and putting in effort were as important as winning. Her sentiments were echoed by the…
Festus Shiasi (center) of KCB in action against Strathmore Leos. [KCB Rugby] Strathmore Leos, fresh from winning the Prinsloo Sevens title, are tied with KCB Rugby at the top of the National Sevens Circuit standings after two thrilling rounds. Both sides have collected 41 points each. Leos, who finished second at the opening leg in Mombasa, bounced back strongly in Nakuru to defeat KCB in the Prinsloo Sevens final. The win marked their first title of the season and confirmed them as serious contenders for the overall crown. KCB, on the other hand, started the campaign on a high by…
Kenya Police Bullets striker celebrate with her teammates after scoring a goal against Trinity queens at Afraha stadium in Nakuru on May 25,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kenya Police Bullets will have home advantage as they seek to qualify for the CAF Women’s Champions League for the first time when Kenya hosts the 2025 CECAFA qualifiers from September 4-16 in Nairobi. The reigning FKF Women’s Premier League champions are eager to make amends after last year’s heartbreak in Ethiopia, where they lost 1-0 to Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) in the final. The defeat denied them a historic spot in the continental showpiece,…
World steeplechase champion Ezekiel Kemboi was on hand to support the 3000m steeplechase men during the fourth leg of the Betika/Athletics Kenya Track and Field meet at Nakuru’s Afraha Stadium, on April 5, 2025. [File, Standard] When the country’s history at the World Athletics Championships is written, their names are likely to feature prominently. During their prime, they say, the Kenyan flag came first and everything else was secondary. Kenyan World Championships legends are looking forward to a thrilling global showpiece in Tokyo from September 13-21. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp As the country’s selected athletes get ready to…
Harambee Stars players. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars players will each bag Sh500,000 following their impressive 1–1 draw with Angola on Thursday evening in their second Group A match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Kasarani Stadium. The payout fulfils President William Ruto’s pledge of Sh500,000 for every draw, part of a sweeping incentive package aimed at boosting morale for the tournament. Angola struck first in the seventh minute, but Kenya responded with a penalty from Austin Odhiambo in the 12th minute to level the score. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The match took a dramatic…
Zambia’s Wilson Chisala (left) and Linda Mtange of DR Congo in action at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on August 7, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] DR Congo reignited their CAF African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Zambia in their second Group A match on Thursday at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Goals from Ibrahim Matobo and substitute Horso Mwaku helped the Leopards bounce back from their opening day defeat to co-hosts Kenya and keep alive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. The win also marked the end of a five-match winless run…
Uganda national football team Uganda Cranes warming up before a match. [CAF website] Uganda Police Force has announced enhanced security measures at Mandela National Stadium ahead of the upcoming CHAN 2024 matches scheduled for Friday, 8 August 2025. Through a press statement, the police said their security teams had successfully managed earlier matches at the stadium and held a review meeting with representatives of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to reinforce safety protocols further. The stadium will host two high-profile fixtures on Friday: Algeria versus South Africa at 5:00 pm, and Guinea versus hosts Uganda at 8:00 pm. “We…
A new look of the refurbished Kasarani Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The government has unveiled a string of tight security and logistical protocols to ensure fan safety and smooth operations, a direct response to crowd control challenges experienced during earlier matches. This comes ahead of today’s high-stakes CHAN 2024 clash between Kenya and Angola at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium as well as Speaking after a high-level interagency security briefing held in Nairobi, senior officials, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo acknowledged that lapses in deployment timing had led to congestion at entry points during Kenya’s opening CHAN match. However, he assured the…
Limuru Junior Open 2025 overall winner Channel Wangari at Limuru Country Club, August 7, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The sixth edition of the Limuru Junior Open 2025 concluded on Wednesday at the Limuru Country Club, celebrating not only its champions but the significant growth of junior golf in Kenya.The event brought together young golfers from various clubs to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.Junior Convener Carol Jeptoo highlighted the tournament’s evolution, noting the increased participation from both boys and girls.The message emphasised that showing up and putting in effort were as important as winning. Her sentiments were echoed by the Junior Golf Foundation…
Njoroge Kibugu during the final day in the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa swing at Nyali golf and country course in Mombasa county on Wednesday,7th, August,2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Njoroge Kibugu of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club is in celebration again after a back-to-back victory at the Nyali leg of the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa Swing that ended at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County on Thursday. Kibugu held his nerve in a tense final round to close the 54-hole tournament on a total of 2-over-par 215 gross in the third leg of the…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy weep over former Porto captain Jorge Costa’s death from cardiac arrest aged 53 in Media briefing at Kasarani Stadium on August 6, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy fought back tears as he paid tribute to his former FC Porto teammate, Jorge Costa. Costa, a towering figure in Portuguese football and a close friend passed away on Tuesday from cardiac arrest at the club’s training ground with McCarthy describing him as “an elder brother.” The South African tactician, who is currently leading Kenya’s national team in the African Nations Championship (CHAN),…
Harambee Stars players during training session for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] All eyes will be on the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, this Thursday, August 7, when Harambee Stars take on Angola in their second Group A fixture of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Kenya will be hoping to build momentum and edge closer to the quarter-finals in front of a packed home crowd. A win on Thursday would place Kenya on the brink of the knockout stages a remarkable achievement for the tournament debutants. Harambee Stars head coach…
Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School after winning the netball title during NRSSA finals in Kisumu, on July 13, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard] National netball champions Oyugi Ogango Girls Secondary School are seeking an improved performance at this year’s East Africa games. The three-time national winners, who retained their title without losing a match, have shifted their focus to the regional contest which Ugandan sides have dominated for over two decades. With netball being a top sport in Uganda, no Kenyan side has ever won the netball trophy since the inception of the games in 2002. Follow The Standard channel on…
Olympic champions Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet react after the victory ceremony for the women’s 5000m during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, on August 6, 2024. [AFP] In a high-stakes competition like the World Championships, teamwork has been a key factor but individual glory has often reigned supreme. As the country prepares its troops for the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, their collective target is to chase glory not just for Kenya but for themselves. In the team, Kenya looks to continue its stranglehold as the world’s athletics powerhouse status and on the…
Fans being checked y stewards outside Kasarani Stadium before the CHAN 2024 tie beteen Kenya and DR Congo on August 3, 2024 [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly fined the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) sH2.5 million following a series of alarming security lapses during Kenya’s opening CHAN 2024 fixture against the Democratic Republic of Congo at Kasarani Stadium on Augyst 3, 2025. According to an official security report compiled by CAF and first shared by sports journalist Bonface Osano, the high-profile clash on Sunday was marred by multiple incidents, raising serious questions about Kenya’s readiness…
Algeria players celebrate the win over Uganda. [Cafonline] Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (Chan) campaign in record-breaking style. In front of a stunned home crowd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Fennecs put on a masterclass in efficiency and tactical discipline, extending their unbeaten Chan run to seven matches and astonishingly stretching their clean sheet streak to 712 minutes — the longest in the history of the competition. The commanding victory — thanks to goals…
A section of the Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road at Ole Sereni interchange on December 20, 20204. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Motorists in Nairobi have been advised to prepare for major traffic disruptions on Thursday, August 7, as the city plays host to two high-profile matches in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Residents are urged to plan their movements early and consider using public transport where possible to ease congestion. Nairobi County Police Traffic Commander Joseph Chirchir announced a series of road closures and diversions to facilitate movement to and from Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums, where the two matches will…
Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning a race at the 2024 Paris Olympics. [AFP] Kenya assembled a blend of experienced top guns and fast-rising stars as it gets set for next month’s World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. To weather the storm and lift the nation’s spirit from September 13 – 21, are athletes who have carried the country’s hopes in major championships including the world show and the Olympics. They earned their tickets alongside debutants. For previous medallists at either Worlds or Olympic stages, experience and knowledge of opponents is expected to play out, pundits say. Follow The…
Austine Odhiambo celebrates after scoting for Harambee Stars against DRC at Kasarani stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] “I want to help Kenya win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy, so it’s the reason I’m so hungry to pump in goals.” This is the message that has been put across by Kenya’s footballer of the moment Austine “Rolls-Royce” Odhiambo. The attacking midfielder notched the all-important goal for Kenya against the Leopards of DR Congo in the opening fixture of the eighth edition of Chan staged at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The feat has…
The Nairobi Hospital and other partners hosted a charity Golf tournament in support of children with congenital Heart disease. The event held at Karen County Club has so far raised over ten million shillings, and the hospital is appealing to Kenyans with children who require open heart surgery but have no financial means to contact the hospital.[Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Nairobi Hospital held its annual Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club on Friday, rallying support for children born with congenital heart disease (CHD). Held under the theme “Giving Little Hearts Big Dreams”, the event brought together…
Congo’s Red Devils team led by head coach Barthélémy Ngatsono. [CHAN] Congo and Sudan will lock horns for the first time in the history of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Tuesday evening, meeting in the opening Group D match. According to information on the official CAF website, both sides are seeking redemption after disappointing campaigns in the previous edition and are eager to start the 2024 tournament on a winning note. For Congo, this marks their fifth appearance at CHAN and the fourth in a row. The Central African side will be hoping to overcome a recent dry spell…
Former Arsenal Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on August 5, 2025, after being granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges.[AFP] Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges. The 32-year-old Ghana international has been charged with five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player. Partey was charged on July 4,…
Strathmore Leos players celebrate after winning the 2025 Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club, August 3, 2025. [Ben Ahenda, Standard]. It was a sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB as they lifted the Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday. The final showdown, however, prepared the two teams for the Christie Sevens to be hosted at the Rugby Football Union of East African Grounds in Nairobi on Saturday August 9. When the two teams reached the finals of Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa, the bankers snatched it away with a narrow 15-14 win over Leos who seemed…
Austin Oduor celebrates after scoring against DR Congo during CHAN 2024 opener at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyan football fans were overjoyed on Sunday night after Harambee Stars secured a dream start to their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a 1-0 victory over tournament heavyweights DR Congo at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. From the final whistle, the excitement spread across the country and onto social media, where proud Kenyans praised coach Benni McCarthy and his players for the brave and tactical performance. “Congrats Harambee Stars and keep up…
Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, runs to the finish line to win the women’s marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) As African Nations Championship (Chan) action electrifies East Africa, Kenya, which is hosting the bonanza alongside neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, is getting its arsenal ready for another major event – the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. With Chan underway until August 30 and the modern training facilities mainly Moi Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo National stadium hosting the continental football extravaganza, athletics stars are notwithstanding, preparing for the September 13-21 showpiece. The…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session as the team finalized its preparations for the CHAN 2024 at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has heaped praises on his charges ahead their second fixture against Angola in the ongoing eighth edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Nairobi. Stars will battle Angola at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday night in an expected tight contest. McCarthy has indicated that they are going to prepare well and face the Sable Antelopes with a ‘relaxed’ mind after nipping crucial…
Peres Jepchirchir, of Kenya, runs to the finish line to win the women’s marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Sapporo, Japan. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) As African Nations Championship (Chan) action electrifies East Africa, Kenya, which is hosting the bonanza alongside neighbours Tanzania and Uganda, is getting its arsenal ready for another major event – the World Athletics Championships Tokyo25. With Chan underway until August 30 and the modern training facilities mainly Moi Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo National stadium hosting the continental football extravaganza, athletics stars are notwithstanding, preparing for the September 13-21 showpiece. The…
Angola’s Eddie Afonso (left) and Imad Riahi of Morocco at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Aug 3, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has become more of a bonus pledge by presidents within the East African community. It began with President Samia Suluhu pledging Sh 51 million (Tsh 1 billion) to the national team if they claimed the title. CHAN then kicked off on Saturday night with Tanzania’s Taifa Stars beating Burkina Faso 2-0 in the opening Group B match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. “This is not just a tournament, it’s…
President William Ruto.[PCS] The government has paid the Harambe Stars a sum of Sh 42 million following their win against DR Congo on Sunday at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 opener. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohammed announced on Monday that the team had received the pledge in a disbursement through the Sports Ministry. “President William Ruto has fulfilled his commitment to pay KSh1 million each to all 27 Harambee Stars players and 15 members of the technical bench, a total of KSh42 million, following the national team’s 1-0 win over the DRC on Sunday,” stated Mohammed. Mohammed further stated…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars lit up a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night, clinching a historic 1-0 win over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo, in what is now one of the country’s most significant results in recent football history. The victory, Kenya’s first ever over Les Léopards in the competition, was earned through grit, flair, and belief—epitomised by a stunning first-half strike from Austin “Rolls Royce” Odhiambo that sealed the game. With President William Ruto and thousands of fans in attendance, the atmosphere inside the Moi International…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars lit up a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday night, clinching a historic 1-0 win over two-time African Nations Championship (CHAN) winners DR Congo, in what is now one of the country’s most significant results in recent football history. The victory, Kenya’s first ever over Les Léopards in the competition, was earned through grit, flair, and belief—epitomised by a stunning first-half strike from Austin “Rolls Royce” Odhiambo that sealed the game. With President William Ruto and thousands of fans in attendance, the atmosphere inside the Moi International…
CS From Left, President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani during Harambee Stars match against DR Congo on August 3, 2025. PSC Political leaders joined thousands of Kenyans at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to rally behind the Harambee Stars during their CHAN 2024 opening match against DR Congo. In a rare display of bipartisan unity, top political leaders across the divide set aside their differences to stand in solidarity with the national football team. Both don in Red jersey of the national team outfit with some waving national flag, lit a…
Outgoing Mombasa Golf Club Chairman Paul Munyao in action at the Sea-Link course, Mombasa. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Mombasa couple Paul Munyao and Caroline Munyao emerged winners of this year’s Boys Hinderers Cup golf tournament, played at the Mombasa Golf Club course in Mombasa County on Saturday. The Munyaos recorded a brilliant combined score of 42 Stableford points to clinch the overall team winner’s prize in the main competition, which featured 80 pairs. “The Boys Hinderers Cup is a tournament played by couples against couples. I was privileged to play with my wife Caroline, and we’re lucky that our ‘A’ game…
Morocco kicked off their CHAN 2024 campaign in confident fashion, securing a 2-0 win over Angola at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. A composed finish from Imad Riahi and a late own goal by Angola defender Kinito ensured the North Africans walked away with all three points in their Group A opener. In the same group, hosts Kenya edged DR Congo 1-0 in a tight contest, courtesy of a decisive strike from Allan Odhiambo just before half-time. Morocco Take Control The match between Morocco and Angola began cautiously, with both teams showing early signs of caution. The breakthrough came in…
Morocco kicked off their CHAN 2024 campaign in confident fashion, securing a 2-0 win over Angola at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. A composed finish from Imad Riahi and a late own goal by Angola defender Kinito ensured the North Africans walked away with all three points in their Group A opener. In the same group, hosts Kenya edged DR Congo 1-0 in a tight contest, courtesy of a decisive strike from Allan Odhiambo just before half-time. Morocco Take Control The match between Morocco and Angola began cautiously, with both teams showing early signs of caution. The breakthrough came in…
Austin Odhiambo celebrates at Kasarani stadium after Harambee Stars scores goal in first half.[ Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars kicked off their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign on the front foot after narrowly edging out DR Congo 1-0 in an entertaining opening Group A match played at the MISC Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. Austine ‘Rolls Royce’ Odhiambo scored the winner in the dying minutes of the first half to hand Kenya a historic win as they debuted in the month-long CHAN tournament co-hosted by Tanzania and Uganda. DR Congo begun the match brightly after dominating the opening 15 minutes…
Police officers control the flow of fans heading to Kasarani along Thika Superhighway on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has urged passengers flying through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport to plan ahead, check their flight schedules, and allow extra travel time due to significant traffic disruptions expected in Nairobi today. In a public advisory issued on Sunday, KAA warned travellers to brace for delays resulting from road closures and traffic restrictions around key venues hosting the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 tournament, including the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and…
Harambee Stars fans arrive at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on August 03, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans have started streaming into Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, ahead of Kenya’s Harambee Stars and DR Congo game. Kenya, one of the three co-hosts of 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), will be eager to make a good impression. Harambee Stars will make their debut at the CHAN on Sunday at 3 pm, with a clash against DRC. Fans go through security checks along Thika Super Highway, Nairobi, ahead of the Harambee Stars and DRC Congo game, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars fans…
Harambee Stars players during training session for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for Sunday’s much-anticipated CHAN 2024 Group A opener between hosts Kenya and DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium. South African referee Jelly Alfred Chavani has been appointed as the centre referee for the high-stakes clash. His selection reflects CAF’s confidence in his calm demeanor and sound decision-making, especially under the pressure of one of Africa’s biggest football stages. Supporting Chavani on the sidelines will be assistant referees Soulaimane Amaldine from…
National football team Harambee Stars at the Kasarani Stadium during a past training session. [Harambee Stars, X] Kenya’s national football team, Harambee Stars, could walk away with a staggering Sh1 billion in bonuses if they win the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), following a fresh pledge by former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. On Sunday, Sonko announced he would personally donate Sh400 million to the team should they clinch the CHAN title, an amount that adds to the Sh600 million bonus promised by President William Ruto just a day earlier. “If they win the CHAN tournament, I will donate my personal…
Harambee Stars enjoy a light photo moment after a training session at Police Sacco Stadium. [Harambee Stars,X] Harambee Stars will make their long-awaited debut at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) this Sunday at 3 p.m., stepping onto the continental stage with a clash against four-time opponents DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium. The match marks a historic moment for Kenya, whose inclusion in CHAN 2024 represents a significant milestone in the country’s football journey. Standing in their way is a seasoned DR Congo side, well-versed in the demands of the tournament and boasting a strong record in previous editions. The two…
anzania national football team Taifa Stars fans at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium during the match with Burkina Faso on August 2, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The roar of vuvuzelas, the rhythmic pounding of drums, and a ray of colors decorated the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on the opening day of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This happened to entertain tens of thousands of Tanzanian fans who turned up in spectacular fashion to cheer their beloved Taifa Stars team against Burkina Faso team. The 60,000-capacity stadium named after Tanzania’s third president was transformed into a canvas of national pride, innovation, and unbridled…
United Paints CEO, Steve Moche (left) presents the overall prize to Peter Rugu (right) at Ruiru Sports Club, August 2, 2025. [PHOTO/ COURTESY] Home player Peter Rugu Njoroge fired 42 stableford points to lift the inaugural Unicolour Golf Tournament Series at the scenic Ruiru Sports Club on Saturday. The feat saw the handicap 19 hard hitter floor other 239 contestants to the throne that had the grand ultimate prize, a complete home makeover by the sponsors. However, no participant made away with the other prizes on offer which included two hole-in-one awards at the par-three third and 11th holes. “Today…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars final 25-man squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), beginning on August 2, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The mood in the Harambee Stars camp on the eve of the highly anticipated African Nations Championship- CHAN 2024 group opener against DR Congo is high. At the Kasarani Stadium where the match will be held, Kenya’s national football team has intensified its training, fine-tuning strategies and sharpening focus in preparation for one of the toughest matches in their group. The CHAN tournament, being co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for the first time under the historic PAMOJA bid, offers…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy with his final 25-man squad for the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024. Kenya clash with DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] There will be a lot at stake as Harambee Stars take to the refurbished Kasarani Stadium in their opening Group A match of the delayed African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 tournament against two-time champions DR Congo on Sunday (3pm). /* 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;…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars final 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to kick off on August 2, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard][ This is where it’s all about to start. Kenyans no doubt promise to be faultless co-hosts of the three-week football fiesta. Most of them will be glad this tournament has come to their rescue. Hotels, bars, food vendors, matatus, boda boda riders… the list is endless… They are glad this biennial tournament has come. It’s telling that they are full of pride. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp You can see it in their eyes every time…
Tanzanian fans light up the mood at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium during the opening match against Taifa Stars and Burkina Faso on Aug 2, 2025. [Joseph Kipsang, Standard] Hundreds of football fans thronged the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, filling the air with excitement, songs, and the flutter of national flags as the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) officially kicked off in Tanzania. The mood was electric as supporters from across the region gathered to witness the start of one of the continent’s most anticipated football tournaments. The opening match pitted the Taifa Stars of Tanzania against Burkina Faso…
Butere Girls High School players celebrate with their national football trophy at Mumias Sports Complex on August 2, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Joseph’s Boys High School, Kitale, and Butere Girls High School were on Saturday crowned football champions as the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games concluded at the Mumias Sports Complex. Rift Valley’s St Joseph’s claimed their maiden national title after a hard-fought 1-0 win over home side Musingu Boys High School. Butere underlined their dominance in girls’ football as they saw off Western region compatriots Madira Girls High School 1-0 to clinch their third…
Electric atmosphere at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during the much-anticipated opening ceremony of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Stay with us for all the live updates, big moments, and talking points from this eagerly anticipated CHAN 2024 curtain-raiser. The wait is finally over. Tanzania, one of the three East African co‑hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, finally take centre stage as CHAN 2024 kicks off today with a Group B opener against Burkina Faso 1′ – Kickoff at the Benjamoin Mkapa Stadium! 2′ – Burkina Faso start the game on the front foot, stringing quick passes in between…
President William Ruto with Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar on August 2, 2025. (PSC) A win for Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will pocket Sh1 billion in rewards. This includes the tournament tag money as well as President William Ruto promised of Sh 600 million if they conquer the championship. /* 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,…
President William Ruto meeting Harambee Stars players. [PCS] President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to support Harambee Stars as they face DR Congo as the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament begins. Speaking on Saturday, August 2, during a meeting with the national team, Ruto said Harambee Stars are prepared to deliver a win for the country. “All they need now is your support,” he said, rallying Kenyans to back the team. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp President William Ruto meeting Harambee Stars players. [PCS] “Kenyans, are you ready for the biggest football…
DR Congo national football team the Leopards arrive at JKIA on July 31, 2025 for CHAN 2024 The story of the DR Congo national football team fondly called Leopards, is one of rare pride, joy, and heartbreaking contradiction. In a country burdened by decades of conflict, displacement and chronic poverty, football isn’t just a game, it’s a sanctuary and a symbol of unity in a nation fractured by war. Their journey reflects the spirit of a nation battered but unbroken, talented but overlooked, yearning to turn applause into progress. Even the Leopards’ soaring legacy often competes with the grim realities…
Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma (left) dribbles the ball past Edward Omondi during a training session at Ulinzi Sports Complex on July 31, 2025. [FKF Media] The wait is over, it’s over, it’s over now, move over. Just to borrow from reggae artist Bunny Wailer’s Here in Jamaica song, “…come along every goodie, come and hear what I have to say, come and listen and I will tell you what is the talk of the town today…” /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position:…
Harambee Stars players during training session on July 29, 2025 From tourism and youth employment to infrastructure and regional unity, CHAN is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for Kenya to shine both on and off the pitch. As Kenya readies to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with Uganda and Tanzania, excitement is mounting for both football fans as well as the broad economic and social benefits expected. According to the 2023 Football and Tourism report, the global sports tourism market is growing at an annual rate of 12 percent and is expected to generate over $1.7…
Kenya National football team Harambee Stars during training on July 30, 2025. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have joined hands to deliver one of the continent’s most anticipated football events the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), despite political and economic headwinds back home. United by sport under the banner of “PAMOJA,” the three sister nations are co-hosting the tournament, proving that unity on the pitch can transcend divisions off it. With Kenya as the lead host, the spotlight now turns to whether the three nations can not only stage a successful championship but also mount a serious challenge for the coveted…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has declared Kenya fully ready to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following the final inspection of Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani, and Nyayo Stadium. Speaking in Kajiado on Friday, August 1, Murkomen confirmed that CHAN facilities have met all preparedness standards, adding that the ministry is ready to beef up the security. “Today, the Inspector General of Police, together with PS, inspected the facilities at Nyayo and Kasarani for the second time, and we are satisfied that they are fully ready, and the issue of security…
Kabras Sugar scrum half Brian Tanga (center) floors the ball during Kenya Cup match against Menengai Oilers played on March 1, 2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Kabras Sugar RFC will be looking to reclaim glory at the Prinsloo Sevens this weekend as the second leg of the 2025 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit gets underway at Nakuru Athletic Club. The sugar men, who last lifted the Prinsloo title in 2023, are eager to bounce back after a mixed start to the new season, where they settled for third place at the Driftwood Sevens in Mombasa last weekend. That result left them trailing…
Festus Shiasi (center) of KCB in action against Strathmore Leos. [KCB Rugby] KCB Rugby are confident of continuing their fine form as they head into the Prinsloo Sevens, the second leg of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, set to take place at the Nakuru Athletics Club this weekend. The bankers, fresh from a dramatic 15-14 victory over Strathmore Leos in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa, are determined to build on their success and keep their position at the top of the standings. They lead the circuit with 22 points, followed closely by Leos on 19 and Kabras Sugar with…
Vuvuzelas, whistles and toilet paper are prohibited at CHAN 2024. [Standard] With just hours to go before the opening ceremony of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 at Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a list of stadium rules that reads more like a party-killer’s manifesto. First up: Kenyan fans, leave your beloved vuvuzelas at home. Yes, those deafening, buzzing horns that have become the unofficial soundtrack of Kenyan football are officially banned. Joining the no-fun list are toilet paper, whistles, trumpets, horns, balls of any kind, even footballs, bottles, cans of food, and…
Kenyan football referee Josephine Wanjiku in action during a past match.[FKF Media] Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiru has been selected to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 8, 2025, with the appointment highlighting Africa’s expanding role in international football officiating. FIFA’s Referees Committee announced a diverse lineup of officials for the tournament, stressing the continent’s growing presence on the global stage. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp A total of 54 match officials, including 18 referees and 36 assistant referees from 36 different FIFA Member Associations, will…
Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech in action [Standard] Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis “The Menace” Oliech has been unveiled as the Pamoja African Nations Championship Ambassador for Kenya. Kenya is stepping into a historic chapter of African football as it makes its debut appearance in CHAN 2024, which it co-hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda. The tournament, set to run until August 30, marks a significant milestone for East Africa, as it unites three nations in hosting the continent’s premier competition featuring only domestic league players. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Oliech has been unveiled as Kenya’s official ambassador for the…
A groundkeeper pulls a wheelbarrow as he applies final touches at the Moi International sports centre Kasarani in Nairobi on July 28, 2025, ahead of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. [AFP] After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday. It is a historic moment for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, whose “Pamoja” meaning “together” in Swahili bid two years ago gave birth to the first Confederation of African Football (CAF) tournament in the region since 1976, and the first to be jointly hosted by…
Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar in training. [FKF Media] Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar says Kenya is fully prepared for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) as the team gears up for their opening match against DR Congo this Sunday at the refurbished Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Kenya, who are in Group A alongside heavyweights Morocco, Zambia, Angola and DR Congo, have been camping for nearly a month under coach Benni McCarthy as they aim to impress on home soil. “We have camped for three weeks, now almost a month preparing for the games,” Omar said during a…
SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri and FKF president Hussein Mohammed announcing 10-year partnership and sponsorship for the next season 2025/2026. July 31, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan football fans have been urged to turn up in large numbers as Harambee Stars prepares to take on double champions DR Congo in their opening fixture of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) yesterday indicated that they have given the national team the best preparations possible and expect them to outmaneuver the Congolese, who are out to lift the coveted trophy for the…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men’s race at the 2025 London Marathon in central London on April 27, 2025. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / With 2020 Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir and last year’s Berlin Marathon runner-up Vincent Ngetich leading the 2025 World Athletics Championships squad to Tokyo, surprise names featured in the selected team. Big names in the classic distance decided to compete in other well-oiled races, raising questions. /* 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:…
Bayern Munich signed Liverpool winger Luis Diaz in a £65.5 million ($88 million) deal. [AFP] Luis Diaz said former Liverpool teammate Florian Wirtz told him he would “enjoy” a move to Bayern Munich as the Colombian was unveiled by the Bundesliga champions on Thursday. The German giants reportedly paid a fee which could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million) for the 28-year-old, whose deal runs until 2029. Heavily linked with a move to Bayern, Wirtz left Bayer Leverkusen and signed with the Reds in June. Diaz only had a few weeks with the German international at Liverpool but revealed…
Lucas Paqueta was charged with four alleged breaches of FA rules in relation to matches involving West Ham. [AFP] West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission, the club announced on Thursday. The Brazilian international was charged with four alleged breaches of FA rules in relation to matches involving the Premier League side. It was alleged that the 27-year-old directly sought to influence matches by intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee for the “improper purpose of affecting the betting market”. He denied the charges and the independent regulatory commission…
Harambee Stars enjoy a light photo moment after a training session at Police Sacco Stadium. [Harambee Stars,X] As co-hosts of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Kenya is set to make its debut in the tournament. Kenya are in Group A alongside Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. Tanzania will face Burkina Faso on Saturday, opening the matches at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium which will also host the opening ceremony. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Kenya will then play DR Congo in their first preliminary match at Kasarani on Sunday. The Harambee Stars aim to make a statement…
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka (L) and Tottenham Hotspur’s Micky van de Ven fight for the ball during their friendly exhibition football match at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 31, 2025. [Peter PARKS/AFP] Pape Matar Sarr scored from the halfway line as Tottenham punished a shaky performance by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya to win the first north London derby staged outside the UK 1-0. Raya, who had already been caught in no-man’s land twice as inswinging corners hit the post, was at fault again in the 45th minute when Sarr robbed Myles Lewis-Skelly just inside the Arsenal half.…
Kenya top seeded Esports gamer Joash Ogutu. [Courtesy,Rangers Sports] Naivasha will host the biggest e-sports event in the region, the EA Sports FC26 East Africa Tournament, bringing together more than 100 top gamers from Kenya, Tanzania, and beyond. The much-anticipated event will take place on October 19, at the Rangers Gaming Station. Kenya’s top-ranked FIFA gamer Joash Ogutu, known by his alias Jojo Depay, will headline the event alongside fellow Kenyan star Samuel Oyier, aka Sam Cater. “This is the platform we’ve been waiting for,” Ogutu said. “E-sports is going global, and East Africa must not be left behind. Commercializing…
Harambee Stars enjoy a light photo moment after a training session at Police Sacco Stadium. [Harambee Stars,X] As co-hosts of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Kenya is set to make its debut in the tournament. Kenya are in Group A alongside Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia and Angola. Tanzania will face Burkina Faso on Saturday, opening the matches at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium which will also host the opening ceremony. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Kenya will then play DR Congo in their first preliminary match at Kasarani on Sunday. The Harambee Stars aim to make a statement…
Harambee Stars forward Ryan Ogam during a training session as the team finalises its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] My mission will be to score goals ruthlessly, those are the words of Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) that kicks off in Tanzania on Saturday. The tournament will then shift to Nairobi the following day, with Harambee Stars tackling two-time champions DR Congo at the refurbished Kasarani Stadium. The Tusker man is not afraid of the Congolese status. “I want to…
Bunge FC team captain Otiende Amolo (Rarieda) address media after visiting Harambee Stars on July 30, 2025. [Mike Kihaki, Standard] With just days to the kick-off of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Parliament Football Club (Bunge FC) paid a morale-boosting visit to the Harambee Stars training camp. The MPs led by team captain Otiende Amolo (Rarieda) pledged their full support to the national team ahead of the kick off match on Saturday. The lawmakers, who are also footballers in their own right under the Bunge FC banner, presented a Sh1 million cash donation to the national team and offered words…
Home player John Njenga, who will be one of the players to watch during the Unicolor Golf Tournament Series to be staged at the Ruiru Sports Club. [Courtesy] Over 250 players will battle at the inaugural Unicolour Golf Tournament Series at the scenic Ruiru Sports Club on Saturday. The ecstatic participants will comb the 18-hole fairways in search of glory as they seek to make away with lucrative prizes. Some exciting awards in wait include three Hole-In-One prizes on the par-three third hole and 11th holes. There is also the mouthwatering grand prize, which is a complete Home makeover that…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy [FKF] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has made three adjustments to his final 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to kick off on Saturday. Tanzania will host the opening ceremony at the Benjamin Mkapa International Stadium, a celebration of African football which will be preceded by Taifa Stars taking on Burkina Faso. Shabana’s midfielder Brian Michira, Tusker’s Midfielder Chrispin Erambo, and Sofapaka’s forward Edward Omondi have been drafted in as replacements for Mohammed Bajaber, Swaleh Pamba, and Brian Musa, who will now miss the tournament. Kenya Police FC midfielder…
Harambee Stars forward Mohammed Bajaber during a training session at Kasarani Annex on July 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Shabana talisman Brian Michira is among the three players that have earned a late call-up in the final 25-man Harambee Stars squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) that will kick off on Saturday. Michira, Chrispin Erambo (Tusker) and Edward Omondi (Sofapaka) have replaced the trio of Mohammed Bajaber, Swaleh Pamba, and Brian Musa, who will now miss the historic tournament to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania due to various reasons. Kenya, who are making their debut in the competition,…
Senegal players celebrate with their 2022 Chan trophy at the Nelson Mandela stadium in Algiers, Algeria, on February 4, 2023. [AFP] Sub-Saharan African pay-TV operator SuperSport has confirmed that it will broadcast all the matches of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The month-long extravaganza will kick off on Saturday in Dar es Salaam with a match between hosts Tanzania and Burkina Faso before action shifts to Nairobi for the eagerly awaited Group A opener pitting Harambee Stars against two-time champions DR Congo. The final is slated for August 30 at Kasarani…
Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres takes part in a training session at the Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on July 30, 2025. [AFP] Viktor Gyokeres could make his Arsenal debut in the cauldron of a north London derby this week in front of 50,000 Hong Kong fans, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday. The $67 million Swedish striker came through an open training session at Kai Tak stadium, where Arsenal will take on Tottenham on Thursday in the bitter rivals’ first clash outside of the UK. Gyokeres joined up with Arsenal on their Asia tour only three days ago, after…
Bayern Munich have agreed to sign Liverpool winger Luis Diaz in a £65.5 million ($88 million) deal, according to multiple reports on July 27, 2025. [AFP] Bayern Munich on Wednesday completed the signing of forward Luis Diaz from Premier League champions Liverpool for a reported fee that could rise to 75 million euros ($86.5 million). The Colombian winger, who won the Premier League, FA Cup and two League Cups during his time at Anfield, has signed a contract with the Bundesliga champions until 2029. The fee paid for Diaz is the third-highest in Bayern’s history. “In Luis Diaz, we have…
Harambee Stars defender Daniel Sakari in past action against Uganda Cranes player Joseph Ochaya. [File, Standard] On Sunday, all roads will lead to the historic Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi where Kenya will make it’s debut in the eighth edition of the African Nations Championship (Chan). Football fans, from all walks of life, are expected troop to the refurbished football cathedral to watch Harambee Stars take on two-time champions Democratic Republic of Congo in the opener. Kenya will also subsequently tackle other continental powerhouses including Morocco, Angola and Zambia in the Group A pool of death. Follow The…
Former National and East Africa Secondary School boys’ volleyball champions Malava High School returned to the national stage with a bang beating Gankanga Secondary School in straight sets at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST). Malava, who have been in the shadows of 2013 East Africa champions Friends Secondary School Namwela for years, owned the court as they won 25-20, 25-19 and 25-10 to enhance their chances of reclaiming their title. Malava will today play 2023 national winner Ruthimitu Mixed from Nairobi in their second Group B match, with a victory earning them a place in the last…
USA’s Abdihamid Nur, USA’s Paul Chelimo and Kenya’s Cornelius Kemboi compete in the men’s 5000m heats during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 24, 2023. [AFP] In the last World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, the men’s 5000m team brought home a bronze medal through Jacob Krop, who had bagged silver during the 2022 showpiece in Eugene, Oregon. Ahead of this year’s global show, which is set to electrify Tokyo, Japan from September 13-21, Kenyan men who stormed to automatic qualification spots at the national trials are chasing entry standards. The country’s 5000m squad…
Bruno Fernandes celebrates after scoring during a match against West Ham United at MetLife Stadium on July 26, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. [AFP] Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford. After weeks of drawn-out talks, the 25-year-old finally joined United last week for £65 million ($87 million) plus a potential £6 million in add-ons. The Cameroon winger, who scored 20 goals and provided seven assists for Brentford in the Premier League last season, has signed a five-year…
Kenyas McDonald Mariga, Uganda Hassan Wasswa, and Mrisho Ngasa of Tanzania during the Draw for the of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship CHAN 2024 Final Draw at KICC in Nairobi on Wednesday January 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off on August 2, with Sh 1.3 billion up for grabs and matches hosted across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the tournament features national teams composed entirely of players active in their domestic leagues. The champion will receive Sh 452 million, the runner-up Sh 155 million, and third place Sh…
Musingu Boys players celebrate after winning a past match at Gusii Stadium. [File, Standard] Homeboys Musingu High School launched their title quest with a resounding 5-1 victory to the delight of their fans as this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games began today at venues across Kakamega County. Musingu showed no regard for their guests Moi High School Mbiruri from Eastern Region as they handed them baptism by fire in Group A. A heavy defeat was not what Mbiruri had hoped for as they made their national debut at Mumias Sports Complex. Marvin Ashiundu bagged…
Janeth Chepngetich leads in 10, 000m during the World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025 at The Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Africa 10,000m champion Janeth Chepngetich is an athletics star on a mission as she gets ready for the World Championships Tokyo25. Chepngetich has been on a steady rise to stardom and her major assignment this year is flying the Kenyan colours in the women’s 10,000m at the September 13-21 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. To demonstrate her readiness for the global showpiece, Chepngetich topped the 10,000m race during the national trials for the…
Fans watch Shanderema face Agoro Sare during National School Games at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega, on August 12, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After surviving elimination at lower levels of competition, regional champions will today begin their quest for glory as the 2025 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games kick off in Kakamega. At stake are bragging rights for victors and tickets to this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games, to be staged from August 14 to 22 at the same venue. With the country hosting the annual showpiece, it is a lucky…
Morocco team arrives at JKIA for the 2024 CHAN tournament co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Two-time African Nations Championship (Chan) champions Morocco are in Nairobi with a clear mission to become the first nation to clinch a historic third title in the competition involving local-based players. Having won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2020, the Atlas Lions, who headline Group A that has hosts Kenya, DR Congo, Angola and Zambia, are among the favourites for the title. The historic month-long tournament to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will be used as a dry run…
Rugby World cup winners South Africa. [Rugby World Cup.com] World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson has pledged a “bigger, bolder and more accessible” World Cup than ever before when Australia hosts the men’s showpiece event in 2027. The tournament has been expanded to 24 teams from 20, divided into six pools of four teams. The draw will take place in December with Robinson announcing Tuesday in Sydney that 2.5 million tickets will go on sale in February. One million tickets will be priced at under AUS$100 (US$65) in a bid to make it the most family-friendly tournament yet. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp…