DR Congo forward Theo Bongonda celebrates his goal teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D match VS and Benin at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on December 23, 2025. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] The Democratic Republic of Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with Theo Bongonda scoring the only goal of the Group D clash. Bongonda, of Spartak Moscow, pounced to score on 16 minutes at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat after the Benin defence left a long ball. The Leopards thought they had doubled their…
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Jubilation marks end of Tong-Il Moo-Do fest. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship ended on a high at the Aga Khan Academy Multi-Purpose Hall. The tournament returned to Mombasa after last year’s edition was postponed and eventually suspended since the Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation (KMTF) could not host due to financial constraints. KTMF president Clarence Mwakio said the championship was a success and they expect it to get better due to the more countries seeking to participate. “The tournament has been a great success despite the many challenges we faced last…
Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations match v Zimbabwe at Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco on December 22, 2025. [Anadolu via AFP] Mohamed Salah struck deep into added time to rescue Egypt from an opening-day scare, as the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions edged Zimbabwe 2-1 in a dramatic Group B encounter in Agadir last night. The Liverpool forward pounced on a loose ball inside the area and calmly guided his shot beyond 40-year-old Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi, sealing victory just moments before the final whistle. Zimbabwe stunned the favourites in the 20th minute…
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women’s 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 [AFP] In 2025, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon could not pause the writing of her athletics history. During the busy year, Kipyegon – a five-time world champion wrote another chapter of her beautiful story, punctuating it with spectacular victories and attempts. /* 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;…
Zambia’s forward Patson Daka celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A football match vs Mali at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on December 22, 2025. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Patson Daka struck deep into injury time to spare Zambia’s blushes, as the Chipolopolo held Mali to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group A match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday night. The Leicester City striker came up with the moment Zambia desperately needed, launching himself at a teasing Mathews Banda cross and powered home a header to…
Michael Omollo of Kenya (blue) fights Piyawak Masang of Thailand during the 12th Mombasa Open Tong-Il-Moo-Do International Championship in Mombasa on December 21, 2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Kenyans yesterday dominated their guests at the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Championship at the Aga Khan Academy Multi-Purpose Hall. It was a great start for Kenya’s national team christened Jasiri who were looking to defend the overall title. Jasiri’s Michael Omollo thrilled Kenyans with his impressive win against Thailand’s Piyawak Masang. Team Jasiri head coach Ibrahim Mchumba exuded confidence saying that Kenyans standards had improved based on the…
Fans injured after chaos broke out following Nairobi United’s equaliser against Gor Mahia at Dandora Stadium on December 21, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia and Tusker moved joint top of the SportPesa Premier League standings yesterday after posting mixed results as crowd trouble marred the league. Gor and Nairobi United fans clashed at Dandora Stadium, displaying ugly scenes that many thought were a thing of the past. From throwing of stones, running battles and exchange blows, chaos graduated into vandalism as stadium seats and even Azam OB van felt the brunt. Despite the dark days creeping…
Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi socres a bucylce kic vs Comoros in the opening game of the AFCON 2025 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ON December 21, 2025 [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi were enough to see hosts Morocco begin their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) campaign on home soil with a 2-0 win over Comoros. Played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, the hosts scored in both halves to extend their their world-record winning run to 19 consecutive games. ,,,, Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp…
AFC Leopards Toronto FC with the annual Pamoja Soccer Tournament Runners Up trophy won in Canada at the weekend. [KCA] As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver, there has been a growing interest in football across the country. The football awareness has led to inspiration and motivation of a new generation of talent, teams, clubs and the development of community football tournaments and programs. One of the teams that is currently swimming in the Fifa World Cup wave is the Kenyan outfit AFC Leopards Toronto. The Kenyan side has been causing ripples since…
Kenya’s David Munyua during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, England, on December 18, 2025. [AFP] Kenya’s top-seeded darter, David Munyua, has warned his opponents to get ready for more shockers at the ongoing World Championships in the United Kingdom. He said he’s not intimidated by top names in the global championships but will take a match at a time in the knockout tournament. This came after Munyao defeated world number 18 darter Mike de Decker of Belgium 3-2 in a mouthwatering match to cruise into the second round of the most lucrative darts competition globally,…
Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate his goal against Madagascar in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) quarter final match at The Moi International Sports Center. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most emotional years in the history of Harambee Stars. It was a year that showed both the beauty and the pain of Kenyan football. /* 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,…
The winner Bernard Cheruiyot cross the 42km line ahead of Elite Athletes category in the 22nd edition of The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon at Uhuru Gardens. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Fingers were crossed, jaws dropped, excitement built up, adrenaline ran high, and dreams came alive as athletics superstars sought to affirm their dominance at spectacular contests on the global stage in 2025. At some events, athletics stars produced historic performances, and in others, they played second fiddle to their opponents. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute;…
Gor Mahia forward Ebenezer Adu celebrates scoring against Sofapaka during their SportPesa Premier League match at Dandora Stadium on September 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Shabana moved joint top of the SportPesa Premier League with Gor Mahia after thrashing KCB 3-1 on Friday at Kasarani Stadium as the battle for positions continues this weekend with crucial fixtures at both ends of the table. Kelvin Etemesi scored the bankers’ consolation goal in the defeat where Kevin Omundi, Humphrey Obino, Ezekiah Omuri netted for the Glamour Boys. Victory lifted the Gusii-based club 23 points same as record champions Gor who will be…
Mount Kenya university karate ladies team and coach after being declared women best team overall at the KUSF national games on December 19, 2025. [Courtesy] Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again stamped its authority on university sports after a dominant showing at the 10th Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Games held at the University of Eldoret from December 15 to 19, 2025. The highlight of MKU’s campaign was a resounding performance by its woodball teams, both men and women, who emerged as the current Kenyan university champions. Blending youthful energy with a handful of experienced players, the woodball…
British boxer Anthony Joshua celebrates after defeating US boxer and influencer Jake Paul in a non‑title heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, on December 19, 2025. [AFP] Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in their controversial Netflix-backed bout in Miami on Friday. The fight at the Kaseya Center, which saw both men reportedly splitting a mammoth purse of $184 million, had triggered alarm across boxing due to the gulf in physical size and class between Britain’s two-time former world champion Joshua and Paul, an internet personality who has forged a lucrative career…
Kenya’s David Munyua during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, England on December 18, 2025. [AFP] In his first attempt at the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Championships in the United Kingdom, Kenya’s David Munyua is a proud man after all! This after he defeated world number 18 darter Mike de Decker of Belgium 3-2 in a mouthwatering match to cruise into the second round of the most lucrative darts competition globally. The match was played on the best of three in the five-round encounter on Thursday. During the match, Munyua scored a total…
USIU A’s Joseph Baraka (15) attack a corner kick during the Kenya Hockey Premier League. [File, Standard] Angela Miriam produced a dominant performance to win the women’s 10,000m title at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games. In a slow but tactical race at the University of Eldoret (UoE) track, the Maseno University athlete timed 43:33.76 to clinch gold in the games that will come to a close today. Kibabii’s Daisy Cheptoo settled for second place in 45:54.49, while Anastacia Lubala of Maseno completed the podium in 46:24.50. Miriam, a fourth-year Education student at Maseno University, said the…
Sarah “Angel of War” Achieng of Kenya fight Edith Soledad Matthysse of Argentina. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s professional boxers will always remember 2025. It was a year like none other, as they retained a global title with much pleasure and pride. World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng’ saved and promoted Kenya’s professional boxing reputation in the region and across the globe. Achieng’ comfortably retained the WBF title just the same way former World Boxing Council super-bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika did for a record four times in the past. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp She did it…
Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi celebrates his team victory at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Morocco and Spain, at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.[FILE,Standard] A social media picture of Achraf Hakimi in Rabat this week gladdened every Moroccan football supporter as the kingdom prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) from Sunday. The 27-year-old Paris Saint-Germain star was wearing sun glasses, a red, white and black sweater, baggy blue jeans and dark suede sneakers. What he was not wearing was far more significant, though. Gone…
Former Chelsea star Didier Drogba of Shanghai Shenhua fields the ball, before his team beat Liaoning Whowin 3-0, in the Chinese Super League (CSL) match in Shanghai on September 15, 2012. [AFP] /* 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;…
Kenyan judoka Amin Harun in action against Mahmoud of Egypt during their under 50kg semi-final of the Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, on December 16, 2025. [NOC-K Media] Kenya claimed three more medals in judo and fencing to push their total medal haul to fourteen in the ongoing Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. Judokas Amina Harun and Rael Kulova won two bronze medals in addition to another (bronze) by fencer Kinoti Kihara to push the country’s tally to fourteen. Judokas led the charge early in the day, returning to the mat with renewed determination. Follow The Standard channel…
Kakamega Homeboyz’s Oliver Machaka (left) and Gor Mahia’s Ben Stanley Omondi battle for ball possession during yesterday’s SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record champions Gor Mahia on Wednesday, put behind weeks of poor performances behind them and narrowly edged out Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in yesterday’s SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium. Alpha Onyango scored the sole goal of the match in the 19th minute to hand Gor all three points, a much-needed win that not only eased some pressure on Ghanaian Charles Akonnor but also lifted them to the summit after three-game winless run. Gor…
National 400m champion George Mutinda in action in the men’s 400m heats in the ongoing KUSF games in Eldoret. [Stephen Rutto, Eldoret] Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret. Representing Kisii University in the national games, Kiriago recovered from a fall to dominate the race, triumphing in 31:29:7 in day one of track and field. Kiriago, who is fresh from a spectacular victory at the Ultra Trail 23km Mountain Run in South Africa on November 24 dictated the proceedings leading from gun to finish. He proved…
KNCP Queens and Destiny Queens in action last year. [Courtesy, Standard] Central Region edition of the second season of BingwaFest kicked off on Monday and is set to culminate with the finals on Sunday at Kinoru Stadium, Meru. Defending champions in women’s football, Gachanka Queens, were off to a perfect start as they hammered Isiolo United Ladies 4-0 in their opening match to stay on course in their title defence attempt, with Al Azizia also setting their eyes on claiming the men’s title again. Football will be played at Kinoru Primary School Grounds, Kaaga Girls Grounds, and Meru School Grounds before moving to Kinoru Stadium on Sunday for the finals. Rugby will be…
Players during training session at the Talent Camp at Hospital Hill High School, Nairobi on December 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games less than a year away, the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) has an ambitious plan to ensure that Kenyan youngsters excel on the global stage. This is according to KAS CEO Doreen Odhiambo who is confident that coaches will identify players with the potential of excelling from over 4,000 boys and girls who are currently in national camps across the country. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none;…
Equity Bank and KPA players in action during last year’s Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament. Founder and event coordinator Paul Bitok said the champions of the men’s and women’s categories had confirmed their participation in the event dubbed Kipchumba Karori Eldoret International Tournament. The two bankers will be among 16 elite teams who will battle for honors and will know their competitors at the group stages during the draws tomorrow. Riveting action, organisers said, is expected…
Kenya’s Joe Kamau (right) and Bashir Bashir Dantata of Nigeria during Lagos Incoming tour for Simon Kuseyo memorial cup at Nairobi Polo club. Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] 2025 was a year national polo teams dominated and only lost in one assignment in Africa and around the globe. It was a year riders enjoyed what they did during international assignments after a rigorous selection process during local matches as they won different accolades with their ponies. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position:…
UoE football players in action during day one of the National University Games in Eldoret yesterday. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] Defending champions Kenyatta University (KU) were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret (UoE) in their opening football match of the 2025 National University Games. Despite firing blanks in the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games being staged in Eldoret, UoE and KU warned rivals as they kicked off their campaign for the crown. UoE captain Jeff Oluoch said the match against the defending champions was tough. “We knew KU are the defending champions and their game…
Equity Bank players Wilson Cheruiyot No 18 and Gregori Kiprono 15 try to challenge a spike from KPA player during Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball tournament at Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament. Founder and event coordinator Paul Bitok said the champions of the men’s and women’s categories had confirmed their participation in the event dubbed Kipchumba Karori Eldoret International Tournament. The two bankers will be among 16 elite teams who will battle for honors and will know their competitors at…
Chelsea’s Italian head coach Enzo Maresca gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match vs Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on December 13, 2025. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Enzo Maresca insists that he “absolutely” remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager after saying at the weekend he had suffered his “worst 48 hours” since joining the club. The Italian made the surprising comments after his side’s 2-0 win at home to Everton on Saturday, hitting out at unnamed parties for failing to support him and his players, though he stressed that he was not referring…
Nigeria’s forwardVictor Osimhen (R) controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 final match vs Ivory Coast at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. [Sia KAMBOU / AFP] Victor Osimhen used to sell newspapers in the crowded, traffic-clogged streets of Lagos: now he creates headlines as a consistent scorer for Nigeria and Galatasaray. As Nigeria prepare to face Group C rivals Tanzania, Tunisia and Uganda during December at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, much is expected from the 26-year-old. “He is the greatest striker in the world,” says head…
People walk near the Rabat-Agdal train station decorated with Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 branding in Rabat, Morocco on December 14, 2025. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Morocco 2025 AFCON organisers have released the official list of items prohibited at all tournament stadiums, aimed at ensuring safety and a smooth fan experience as the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off on December 21. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) outlined security and conduct guidelines ahead of the six-host event, with mandatory security screenings for all spectators entering venues. The rules prohibit items that could threaten safety or disrupt…
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a past event. [Hussein Mohammed, Facebook] FIFA has officially resumed development funding for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), marking a significant step in Kenya’s journey to meet global football governance standards. In a letter dated December 15, 2025, FIFA’s Governance, Audit and Compliance Committee (GACC) informed FKF General-Secretary Harold Ndege that standard FIFA Forward development funding would restart with immediate effect. The decision follows the positive assessment of FKF’s governance reforms and the successful completion of the federation’s 2024 central audit review. FKF President Hussein Mohammed welcomed the…
Olympic High school during Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) Annual Tournament match against Buru Buru at Aga Khan High School, Nairobi. Feb 3, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Over 400 boys and girls are taking part in the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) Annual Sports Camp in Kisumu, as the academy continues its mission to identify and grow young talent across the country. The Nyanza regional camp is being held at Kisumu Boys High School and St Theresa’s Girls Secondary School, Kibuye, and has brought together students scouted during this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One and Term…
Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs in their match against Namuongo Blazers during Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 at Moi International Sports Center, Gymnasium. Nov 18, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder head coach Bradley Ibs has been named the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for November after leading his team to another major milestone on the continental stage. The award comes after Thunder secured back-to-back qualification for the main 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) tournament. Ibs guided the Kenyan champions through a strong campaign that ended in a historic night at the Kasarani Indoor Gymnasium.…
Bhupi Patel in action during a past tournament at Nyanza Golf Club on February 15, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Bhupi Patel showed that age is only a number after producing a strong performance to win the December Mug of the Month at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu. The 75-year-old golfer emerged as the overall winner with a solid nett score of 60, proving he is still ageing like fine wine on the fairways located at the shores of Lake Victoria. Patel’s calm approach and steady putting helped him stay ahead of the pack in a tournament that attracted golfers of different age…
An iHlolanyama bird takes off at Ulinzi Sports Complex as Ulinzi Stars and KCB resume their SportPesa Premier League match, December 11, 2021. [File, Standard] The 2025–26 SportPesa Premier League is shaping up to be one of the most open seasons in many years. After more than a decade of familiar patterns, the table shows a league where no team can relax and no giant feels untouchable. This new reality is a sharp contrast to the past. Since 2011, Gor Mahia and Tusker shared the league titles between themselves, with Gor winning nine and Tusker four. That era ended last season…
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on December 13, 2025. [AFP] Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. Salah came off the bench midway through the first half and set up the second goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton at the weekend. After the match, manager Arne Slot said there was “no issue to resolve” with his star forward, but speculation continues to rumble…
Ovella Ochieng of Nairobi United controlling ball in their Sportpesa Premier league match against Muranga seal at MISC, Annex. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Tusker are now joint leaders of the SportPesa Premier League with defending champions Kenya Police after edging out Sofapaka 2-0 in a crucial match at Kasarani Annex yesterday. Ian Simiyu scored a brace in the match to hand the brewers maximum points as they condemned Batoto ba Mungu to their seventh defeat of the season. Victory saw Tusker pick their third win in a row and sixth of the season, three points that lifted them to the top…
Kenya’s Robert Okaka (right) punches Anton Vinogrodov of Estonia during their fight at the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai on December 5, 2025. [BFK Media] National light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka eyes to be an African champion after dropping out of the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai on Wednesday night. He said the exposure and experience gained at the global championships had made him to be a refined boxer. The light heavyweight boxer said that experience was enough for him to conquer his African opponents in different continental assignments on his way to become an Africa champion. Africa…
Athletics coach Ruth Bundotich displays a medal won by one of her athletes. Most of the athletes leave some of their medals in her house.[Stephen Rutto, Standard] In Kamwosor, where athletics coach Ruth Jepchumba Bundotich has turned girls and boys into world beaters, the soft-spoken tactician is best known as a bighearted teacher. Bundotich’s modest home located opposite Metkei Girls in Kenya’s Elgeyo Marakwet County has for over a decade been a residential camp for tens of junior athletes chasing gigantic dreams. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align:…
Esports Kenya president Ronny Lusigi. [Esport Kenya Federation] Esports Kenya Federation president Ronny Lusigi has been elected to the Global Esports Federation (GEF) board, marking a significant milestone for the country’s growing digital sports sector.Lusigi’s election to the 25‑member board underscores Africa’s rising influence in the global esports landscape. GEF board is the highest decision‑making body of the federation, responsible for setting strategic direction, policy, and governance for esports worldwide.Lusigi, who now represents the African region, joins fellow board members from across the globe, including representatives from the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. His election increases the total number of Africans…
Mateus Mane of Wolverhampton Wanderers battles with Callum Hudson-Odoi of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match. [AFP] The highlight of Group D at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco promises to be the showdown between two former champions, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo. They met just two months ago in a World Cup qualifier with the Senegalese coming from two goals behind to snatch a 3-2 victory through a Pape Matar Sarr goal. Victory led to Senegal qualifying for a third straight World Cup while DR Congo will face Jamaica or New Caledonia in…
Kenya Police bullets strike Rebbeca Okwaro dibbles past Trinity starlets goalkeeper during the FKF women premier league at Afraha stadium in Nakuru on May 25,2025. [Kipsang Joseph,Standard] Trinity Starlets will be looking to maintain their good run in the FKF Women’s Premier League today when they take on Kayole Starlet in a top of the table clash at the Comboni Polytechnic Grounds. The two sides are currently first and second on the standings and only separated by one point. Trinity who are the only side yet to taste defeat top the table with 17 points from seven matches having won…
Mohamed Salah gestures during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield in Liverpool, England, on December 3, 2025. [AFP] All eyes are on Mohamed Salah’s uncertain future at Liverpool as Arne Slot tries to shut out the noise and prepare his men to face Brighton this weekend. The Egyptian superstar has hinted today’s match at Anfield could be his last for the Premier League champions, taking aim at manager Slot and the club hierarchy in an explosive interview. Leaders Arsenal host winless Wolves, who have lost their past eight games and are already 13 points from safety.…
Kuwinda 1 booked a slot in the semi-finals of the Abbas Khalif Super Cup after beating tournament favourites Basel 2-1 at the Nairobi West Prison Grounds. The Karen-based side overcame a chaotic Thursday afternoon that nearly ended their tournament dream. Highrise-based Basel were buoyed by home support, but left ruing missed opportunities and a late defensive lapse. Kuwinda 1 opened the scoring, but their joy was short-lived. The goalscorer was booked during the goal celebration and five minutes later, he got a second yellow for a reckless challenge. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Basel immediately capitalised on the ensuing…
Robert Okaka (in red) and Tunisian Youssef Rafrafi (in blue).[Ben Ahenda Standard] The performance of the National Boxing Team at this year’s Elite World Boxing Championships was above average, thanks to the Ndondi Mashinani Initiative. The Hit Squad’s show at the global championships in Dubai surpassed the performance in the past four decades as a result of the Initiative introduced in 2019. Boxers showed great resilience winning their matches for a total of five wins as opposed to the past when Kenyan boxers were all subjected to loses in their opening matches. Bantamweight Shaffi Bakari, featherweight Paul Omondi, lightweight Washington…
Kabras’ Captain George Nyambua is tackled by Elfas Adunga during Enterprise Cup final at RFUEA Grounds. June 9, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Five-time Enterprise Cup champions Kabras Sugar will begin their chase for yet another national title when the 2025-2026 edition of the historic tournament kicks off today with a packed round of 16. This year, the tourney will involve Ugandan teams. The Kakamega-based giants, who have lifted the trophy five times in the last six seasons, host Impala RFC at the ASK Showground as they set their sights on extending their dominance. Kabras head into the competition in strong…
Amon Kipchirchir (centre) of Administration Police strikes against Kennedy Mugo (left) and Lewis Ogutu of Chema Volleyball Club during their 2025/26 Kenya Volleyball Federation Men’s League match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on November 08, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League champions Kenya Pipeline launched their title defence with a straight-sets win against Kenya Army as the 2025-2026 season began yesterday at Nyayo Gymnasium. The oilers made light work of the servicewomen, dismissing them in less than an hour to send an early warning to their opponents of their plans to extend their reign. Their meeting was a mismatch, as…
Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison and Boniface Muchiri of Ulinzi amidst Spoprtpesa Premier League at Kasarani. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] . Defending champions Kenya Police have been handed a lifeline to stretch their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings after their closest rivals, Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz, were among the five teams that registered draws in yesterday’s matches. Police, who face Mashemeji Derby heroes AFC Leopards at Kasarani Stadium today from 4pm, will go three points clear off Gor and Homeboyz if they win, while Ingwe will go level on 20 points if they win. For now,…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca during the UEFA Champions League football match vs Atalanta BC in Bergamo, Italy, on December 9, 2025, at New Balance Arena. [Emanuele Comincini/AFP] Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said he was “completely relaxed” about his side’s dip in form as he seeks greater consistency ahead of Saturday’s home match against Everton. The Blues thumped Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League on November 25 and earned an impressive 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Arsenal days later. But they have not won since, losing at Leeds and Atalanta and drawing with Bournemouth. Chelsea boss Maresca was Friday…
Kabras Sugar RFC celebrate with the Trophy after beating Menengai Oilers to win the Enterprise Cup finals at Nakuru ASK showground on April 27,2025 [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The 2025-26 Enterprise Cup kicks off today with a new regional format that will see Kenyan clubs battling Ugandan sides later in the competition, marking one of the biggest structural changes in the cup’s long history. For the first time, the four Kenyan teams that advance from the local quarter-finals will meet four Ugandan clubs in cross-border quarter-final ties, adding fresh rivalry and regional excitement to the midseason tournament. This new-look Enterprise Cup…
Freshia Oduor (L) of Kenya Lionesses challenge Clara Feral of Shogun during the 2025 Safari Sevens Tournament at Nyayo National Stadium on October 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Lionesses have named a 26-player training squad as preparations intensify for the upcoming World Rugby SVNS 2 Women’s Sevens series. The squad brings together last season’s dependable core and a promising group of new players as the team looks to build depth and sharpen its competitiveness on the global stage. Head coach Simon Odongo has maintained trust in his senior players who carried the Lionesses through last season. Naomi Amuguni, Stella…
Gor Mahia in actioN vs Bandari in the SportPesa League on December 12, 2025. [Gor Mahia, Facebook] Defending champions Kenya Police have been handed a lifeline to stretch their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings after their closest rivals, Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz, were among the five teams that registered draws in yesterday’s matches. Police, who face Mashemeji Derby heroes AFC Leopards at Kasarani Stadium today from 4pm, will go three points clear off Gor and Homeboyz if they win, while Ingwe will go level on 20 points if they win. For now, Gor Mahia…
Kenya Ports Authority’s Okoro Ifunanya and FOX Divas’ Yvonne Muhawenimana at FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers, Nyayo National Stadium, Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The stage is set for a fierce battle as Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) square it out with Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) in Cairo, Egypt. The dockers go into the match wounded from their WBLA Zone Five 81-71 defeat to the Rwandese army which saw them finish second in their pool. The loss set the dockers against APR’s compatriots Rwanda Energy Group (REG) who also…
Harambee Starlets celebrate in a past match [Harambee Starlets, Facebook] The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have risen seven positions in the latest FIFA rankings for women. Starlets sealed their qualification to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a double victory over Gambia in October. Under coach Beldine Odemba, the team navigated two challenging WAFCON qualification rounds, including an away win against Tunisia and a 4-1 aggregate victory over The Gambia. Preparation for WAFCON 2026 included two international friendlies with higher-ranked Algeria. Odemba identified key areas for improvement to enhance performance ahead of the tournament. Follow…
Bandari have sacked head coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou [Bandari FC, Facebook] Bandari Football Club have parted ways with head coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou. The Mombasa-based club, through a statement shared on their socials, said the decision was made following a review of the team’s technical direction. Acting CEO Tony Kibwana revealed the club would announce new changes in the coming days. Coach Razak Siwa will oversee the upcoming match. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Days ago, the Kenya Ports Authority dissolved Bandari’s 18-member Board of Trustees as part of a broader…
KCB’s Esther Mutinda (21) and Belinda Barasa playing against Gladys Ekuru (14) and Daisy Leting of Kenya Pipeline during the 1st Edition of the Kenya Cup tournament at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, Indoor Arena. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National champions KCB Bank and Kenya Prisons lock horns in their opening match of the 2025-2026 season at Nyayo Gymnasium today. The top of the bill clash is one of the five mouthwatering clashes on the cards as the first leg serves off the chase for this season’s gong. KCB who lost their trophy to the…
FC Seoul’s forward Jesse Lingard attends a welcome event for FC Seoul’s new players prior to the South Korean K-League match vs Incheon United FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 10, 2024. [Jung Yeon-je / AFP] Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his final game for FC Seoul before bidding a tearful farewell to South Korean football after two seasons. The 32-year-old former England international scored the opener in Seoul’s 1-1 draw at home to Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League on Wednesday night, having announced days…
Real Madrid’s Spanish coach Xabi Alonso reacts during the UEFA Champions League league match vs Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on December 10, 2025. [Oscar DEL POZO / AFP] Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said he feels backed by his squad to stay at the helm despite a 2-1 Champions League defeat by Manchester City on Wednesday. Spanish media reported Alonso could be axed with a defeat against Pep Guardiola’s side, in the build-up to the game, and home fans whistled their team afterwards. However Madrid’s overall performance was strong and Alonso said he was “grateful” to…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. [Valery HACHE/AFP] Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria are hurting after another unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign, and the quickest route to recovery would be winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Since 1990, the Super Eagles have never failed twice in a row to secure a place at the global showpiece. After finishing runners-up to table toppers and automatic qualifiers South Africa in Group C, Nigeria were given a second chance as one of the best four second-placed nations. But after walloping Gabon 4-1 in a play-offs semi-final in Morocco with star striker Osimhen scoring…
The Abbas Khalif Super Cup has entered its decisive phase after weeks of spirited competition involving 40 teams drawn from the five wards of Lang’ata Constituency. The tournament, which kicked off in November with eight teams per ward playing a round-robin format, has energised grassroots football and is set to conclude with a grand final on December 20 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. Quarter-final action began on Tuesday, with Akiba edging Jua Kali Madaraka 1–0 in a tense encounter. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Captain Anas Mahad scored the lone goal in the second half, finishing calmly to send his team into the semi-finals. The hard-fought victory capped a strong campaign for Akiba, who…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon (right) with Beatrice Chebet at the end of women’s 5000m final. [AFP] There was no better stage for athletes to settle debates in the run up to the 2025 Tokyo World Championships in September than the Diamond League circuit. Athletics stars produced spectacular shows as they wowed enthusiasts across the globe. /* 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)); }…
Aminata Semassekou (Left) of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) challenge Jemima Night of Equity Hawks during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo National Stadium Basketball Court on March 01, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After two successful outings and a defeat, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have now shifted their focus to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) in Cairo, Egypt. The dockers, who returned to the continental stage after a year in the cold, advanced to the last eight after finishing second in Group B with five points. They lost their last preliminary game to defending champions…
Tatjana Haenni speaking during the Sports business conference SpoBis at the CCH Congress Center in Hamburg. [David Inderlied/Kirchner-Media /Picture-Alliance via AFP] RB Leipzig have appointed Tatjana Haenni as the club’s new chief executive, making her the first woman club boss in German football history. The 59-year-old Swiss will take over on January 1 and will head Leipzig’s management board. A former footballer, Haenni made 23 appearances for the Swiss national team. Since retiring, she has taken up sports administration roles at UEFA, FIFA and the Swiss Football Association (SFV). “I can’t wait to get started in January and to get…
People play cards in a coffee shop in Cairo on December 9, 2025, as the UEFA Champions League football match between Inter Milan and Liverlpool is shown on a big screen. [Khaled Desouki/Standard] At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards or quietly doomscroll than watch the Reds play. Salah, one of the world’s greatest football stars, delivered an unusually sharp rebuke of manager Arne Slot after he was left on the bench for three consecutive games. Adored by…
Vipingo Ridge’s Naomi Wafula follows the path of her teeshot during the third round of the 7th leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at VetLab Sports Club on 4th November. [Sunshine Development Tour] Kenyan golf is experiencing a historic rise as young golf players, Njoroge Kibugu and Naomi Wafula, secured full playing cards on the prestigious Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour, marking the first time Kenyan golfers have directly qualified for these elite international circuits. Their remarkable achievements reflect not only personal dedication but also the impact of a structured, multi-year investment in golf development led…
Arsenal’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal’s Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return from injury. Jesus has not played for Arsenal since January after suffering a knee injury during an FA Cup tie against Manchester United. The 28-year-old is back in training and has been an unused substitute for the Gunners’ recent matches against Chelsea and Brentford. With Arsenal’s teenage winger Max Dowman picking up an ankle injury in an under-21 match last weekend, Jesus has been elevated to the Champions League squad in time…
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF poses for a photo with the 2025 Landon Donovan MLS MVP trophy at Chase Stadium on December 09, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[Megan Briggs/Getty Images via AFP] Lionel Messi won his second consecutive Major League Soccer Most Valuable Player award yesterday after propelling Inter Miami to the MLS title and leading the league in goals. Messi became the first player to win back-to-back MLS MVP awards and only the second player in the league to capture two MVP awards after Preki in 1997 and 2003. “I’m happy to receive this award and be the…
Ivory Coast’s Wilfred Zaha reacts during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group H qualifying match against Lesotho played in Soweto, South Africa on June 9, 2022. [Phill Magakoe / AFP] Defending champions Ivory Coast have recalled 33-year-old former Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Zaha, who now plays for Major League Soccer club Charlotte, was included in a 26-man squad that will face Mozambique, Cameroon and Gabon in Group F. He was excluded from the Elephants squad last year when hosts Ivory Coast squeezed into the knockout stage, then went on…
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta addresses the media during a press conference in Brugge on December 9, 2025, [BRUNO FAHY/AFP] Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal’s training methods despite admitting his side are in a “dangerous” situation with their fitness problems. Leandro Trossard did not travel to Belgium for Arsenal’s Champions League group phase clash with Club Brugge on Wednesday after suffering an injury in Saturday’s Premier League defeat at Aston Villa. Centre-backs William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes and Cristhian Mosquera are all sidelined, while German forward Kai Havertz remains out of action and Declan Rice will miss the Brugge tie due to…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah reacts during the FIFA friendly international match vs Uzbekistan at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, UAE. [Ahmed Awaad/AFP] While the future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool hangs in the balance, Egypt teammates have rallied behind the national team captain ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The record seven-time continental champions are in Group B with Angola, South Africa and Zimbabwe, and will be based in southern coastal city Agadir throughout the first round. “Players like him do not get benched,” said striker Ahmed “Kouka” Hassan on social media, referring to Salah…
Inter Milan’s Argentinian forward Lautaro Martinez greets Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister at the end of the UEFA Champions League match at San Siro stadium in Milan, on December 9, 2025. [Stefano RELLANDINI / AFP] Arne Slot dedicated last night’s 1-0 Champions League win at Inter Milan to the players he took to Italy, refusing to further fuel a public row with star forward Mohamed Salah. The build-up to the match had been dominated by Salah’s extraordinary criticism of Slot, who on Monday admitted that he had “no clue” as to whether the rebel attacker had played his last game…
Kenyan MPs men volleyball team preparing to face their Ugandan counterparts on Sunday. [File, Standard] Kenya’s team raced to a strong win in athletics at the ongoing East African Community Inter-Parliamentary Games (EAC-IPG) in Kampala, Uganda on Monday. The Kenyan lawmakers clinched gold in the 4x400m relay, where the team captained by Bunge Sports Club Co-Chairperson Vincent Musyoka crossed the finish line in 50.8 seconds alongside David Ochieng, Dan Wanyama and Bernard Kitur at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Namboole on Monday. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align:…
England’s Mark Wood walks onto the field during a training session at The Gabba in Brisbane on December 2, 2025, ahead of the second Ashes cricket Test. [AFP] Fast bowler Mark Wood will play no further part in the Ashes tour and is to fly home from Australia at the weekend, England announced yesterday. Wood, 35, returned to action in the first Test in Perth after surgery kept him out for eight months, only to miss the second match in Brisbane after his left knee flared up again. “Wood will return home later this week and will work closely with…
Robert Okaka (in red) and Tunisian Youssef Rafrafi (in blue). [Ben Ahenda Standard] National light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka is on the path to making history after making it to the money bracket of the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai. Okaka cruised into the quarter-finals of the global championships after stopping Youssef Rafrafi of Tunisia in the third round of the light-heavyweight duel through the referee stop the contest (RSC) rule which assured him of at least Sh1.2 million before he fights for a semi-final slot. Okaka overwhelmed his opponent and the referee had to stop the match…
New Zealand’s Ardie Savea runs with the ball during the Rugby Championship Test match between the New Zealand All Blacks and Argentina at Eden Park in Auckland on August 17, 2024. [AFP] The All Blacks will play France in July in the first rugby Test at their new permanent rugby stadium in Christchurch, more than 15 years after a deadly earthquake in the city forced the demolition of Lancaster Park. New Zealand welcome France on July 4 in the 12-team Nations Championship at the state-of-the-art 30,000-seat Te Kaha Stadium, also known as the One New Zealand Stadium. A magnitude 6.2…
Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (L) fights for the ball with Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland during the UEFA Champions League football match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on February 11, 2025. [Oli SCARFF / AFP] Real Madrid desperately need superstar Kylian Mbappe at his magical best on Wednesday in a pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City and unstoppable striker Erling Haaland. After just two victories in seven matches, fractures have emerged in Xabi Alonso’s Madrid project, with some Spanish media reporting a defeat against City could lead to a premature dismissal. So often this season…
Real Madrid’s Spanish coach Xabi Alonso gives a press conference at Valdebebas training grounds in Madrid on December 9, 2025 on the eve of their Champions League football match against Manchester City. [Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP] Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso insisted the situation he is in can swiftly change ahead of a potentially pivotal Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday. Los Blancos have won just two of their last seven games across all competitions, losing 2-0 against Celta Vigo on Sunday in La Liga, with Spanish media reporting Alonso faces the sack with a defeat against…
Achraf Hakimi and Morocco teammates celebrate after scoring the third goal during the match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games between vs United States U23 in Paris, France, on August 2, 2024. [Ayman Aref/AFP] A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign on home soil. The streak began in June 2024 when they edged Zambia 2-1 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, with the most recent a 4-0 hammering of Uganda last month in a friendly. Spain had held the record since 2009 with…
KOGL chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing. [Sunshine Tour] Kenya’s golf sensations Njoroge Kibugu and Naomi Wafula have made history as the first Kenyans to have ever earned a global tour card, punching tickets to next season’s prestigious Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour in that order. The duo achieved the feat following their strong performances throughout the inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) – East Africa Swing that graced the East African countries. They become the first Kenyans and East African golfers to…
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] The 98th Mashemeji Derby might have not lived up to the expected goal fest last Sunday, but AFC Leopards’ narrow 1-0 win over Gor Mahia has thrown the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League title battle wide open. Julius Masaba’s first half strike was enough to hand Ingwe their first win over K’Ogalo in two years, lifting Leopards to sixth with 17 points. The victory was sweeter for head coach Fred Ambani, the Ingwe…
Heavy police presence to oversee the derby match and the fans. Fenerbahce SK and Galatasaray faced each other at 14th week of Trendyol Super League 2025/26 [Middle East Images/ AFP] An Istanbul court on Monday ordered the detention of 11 footballers from Turkey’s first and second divisions, nine of whom are accused of betting on their own teams’ matches, local media reported. Among the five first division players charged are Galatasaray defender Metehan Baltaci, Konyaspor’s Senegalese winger Alassane Ndao, and Fenerbahce’s international midfielder Mert Hakan Yandas, who is accused of betting on matches through a third party. The judges ordered…
Michael Kiruti in action during the Nanyuki Mall Golf tournament at the Nanyuki Sports Club, December 6, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] A record-breaking attendance of 132 golfers graced the nine-hole, Nanyuki Sports Club layout for the 16th edition of the Nanyuki Mall golf tournament. The annual event, which also featured the coronation of the Mount Kenya District League (MKDL) champions saw a phenomenal turnout. Initiated three years ago by captains of the three sister clubs- Nanyuki, Nyeri Golf Club, and Nyahururu Sports Club-the league has rapidly matured, now attracting a minimum of 15 teams per event and remaining as a beacon of…
Eric Nyongesa swings at the Mombasa Golf Club in Mombasa, December 6, 2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. A spectacular week of the Vet Lab Sports Club culminated in the Chairman Jared Ouko Putter’s flagship event, which saw intense competition in various categories, concluding at the par-72 course in Nairobi on Saturday, with a thrilling victory for Ann Njuguna. Njuguna, playing off a handicap of 24, displayed outstanding form and consistency on the challenging Vet Lab course, racking up an unbeatable score of 42 stableford points to clinch the coveted overall title of the main event. The men’s category was a closely contested affair, with two players tying on…
Kenya Ports Authority’s Aminata (right) and FOX Divas’ Noela Uwandameno mid FIBA Women Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium, gymnasium, on Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After two successive victories and a place in the last eight, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) face a daunting task when they play reigning champions Ferroviario de Maputo in their last Group B match of the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) in Cairo, Egypt. Both sides are unbeaten and tied on four points, thus, the top of the bill clash will decide the winner of the pool. After two rounds…
World champion and race third-placed McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris reacts on the podium at the end of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. (Giuseppe CACACE / AFP) AFP Sports looks at the winners and losers in the 2025 season which came to a tense end on Sunday with Lando Norris winning the three-way title showdown in Abu Dhabi: WINNERS Norris: boyhood dream Lando Norris had been dreaming of winning the world championship since he was five and finally fulfilled that dream 21 years later. Follow The…
Kenya Ports Authority’s (KPA) Aminata (right) and FOX Divas’ Noela Uwandameno (mid) during FIBA Women Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium. Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National league champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are through to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) that is currently on in Cairo, Egypt. The 2023 African silver medallists yesterday thrashed former holders FirstBank from Nigeria 82-53 in their second Group B match to secure a second win. They will lock horns tomorrow with defending champions Ferroviario de Maputo from Mozambiqu in a top of the pool…
Kenya’s Robert Okaka (right) punches Anton Vinogrodov of Estonia during their fight at the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai on December 5, 2025. [BFK Media] While making his debut, greenhorn Washington Wandera has qualified for pre-quarterfinals of the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai. Wandera joins the duo of national bantamweight champion Shaffi Bakari and his light heavyweight counterpart Robert Okaka who had earlier qualified for the same category. Wandera, who’s taking part in the global championships for the first time, defeated Fahad Mulindwa of Uganda on unanimous points’ decision in a lightweight (60kg) bout to give…
Abutwalib Wesonga of Menengai Oilers battles with Kabras Sugar RFC players during the Enterprise Cup finals at Nakuru ASK showground on April 26, 2025. [ Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Defending champions Kabras Sugar are sitting comfortably at the top of the Kenya Cup table heading into the festive season break after three rounds despite arch rivals KCB and Menengai Oilers sticking to their tail. Kabras’ stunning 123-0 demolition of promoted side Impala over the weekend was not only the biggest win of the season so far but also a strong reminder of their intention to stretch their unbeaten run and dominance…
Victor Otieno of AFC Leopards SC contests for the ball with Enock Morrison of Gor Mahia FC during their Sportpesa League 98th Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on December 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards finally tasted Mashemeji Derby success today after edging Gor Mahia 1-0 in a tense encounter at Nyayo National Stadium. Ingwe coach Fred Ambani maintained his unbeaten run against their arch-rivals as he guided his team to victory in the 98th edition of the derby. In a match packed with intensity and tension, the decisive moment came in the 25th minute when Ingwe’s Julius Masaba…
Liverpool’s Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah (L) shakes hands with Liverpool’s Dutch coach Arne Slot (R) as he is substituted during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Liverpool (ENG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on March 5, 2025. [AFP] Mohamed Salah plunged his future at Liverpool into serious doubt after claiming he had been made the fall guy for the Premier League champions’ disastrous form this season. In an explosive outburst, Salah spoke to reporters after being left on the bench for Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Leeds, dropping…
World champion and race third-placed McLaren’s British driver Lando Norris reacts on the podium at the end of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 7, 2025. [AFP] Lando Norris claimed his maiden drivers’ championship on Sunday to complete McLaren’s first title double since 1998 with a perfectly-judged drive to finish third behind Red Bull’s winner Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri. A tearful Norris won the title by two points ahead of Verstappen, who relinquished his crown after four consecutive years, in a tense and emotional season-ending Abu Dhabi…
Referee Dickens Mimisa separates AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia players during the Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium on March 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says his team is calm, focused, and fully prepared ahead of today’s 98th Mashemeji Derby at Nyayo Stadium. With Gor leading the SportPesa Premier League on 19 points, level with Kakamega Homeboyz but ahead on goal difference, the match offers K’Ogalo a big chance to tighten their grip at the summit while also chasing derby bragging rights. Akonnor, who has overseen a steady start to the season, believes the clash…
Aminata Semassekou of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in action against Equity Hawks at Nyayo Gymnasium in March. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After a perfect start to their 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) campaign, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will be looking to secure their place in the last eight today when they take on Nigeria’s FirstBank at the Al Ahly Sporting Club Arena in Cairo, Egypt. The dockers will, however, have to be at their best when they battle it out with the two-time champions, who return to the continental stage hungrier for glory after six years in the cold. KPA…
Kenya’s Robert Okaka (right) punches Anton Vinogrodov of Estonia during their fight at the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai on December 5, 2025. [BFK Media] After a better start, light heavyweight Robert Okaka also gave Kenya a second win at the ongoing Elite World Men Boxing Championships at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai on Friday. Okaka defeated Anton Vinogrodov of Estonia on points to follow into the footsteps of national bantamweight champion Shaffi Bakari, whose opening win equally gave the playing unit a second round of morale that could have inspired them to register more victories.…
Kabras Sugar’s Mathias Osimbo (left) and Lewis Ambetsa celebrate after beating Kenya Harlequins at RFUEA Grounds last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] KCB, Menengai Oilers and defending champions Kabras Sugar continued to show their dominance in Kenya Cup after registering big wins for the third week running in matches played across the country yesterday. The bankers gave Strathmore University Leos a reality check after handing them a 72-14 beating at KCB Sports Club as Oilers ran over Kisumu 69-0 in Nakuru. The high-scoring game of the season was, however, witnessed in Kakamega, where Kabras reminded the nation they are the undisputed…
Gideon Moi ( in Red helmet)of Play With Fitness battles for the ball against a Johnny Walker player during the Kesier Trophy polo match at the Manyatta Polo Club in Nakuru.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] After a bad start, Sosian Energy made a formidable comeback to defeat Offbeat Safaris 9-7 to enhance their chances of lifting the Moi Cup in a thrilling match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil on Saturday. Sosian Energy team of Kimoi Moi, Craig Millar, Izzy Stichbury and Phyllipa Gulden improved on their second game, having suffered a 7-3 drubbing against Bioline in their opening match. On Saturday,…
Ulinzi Starlets’ Sheril Andiba (left) and Diana Wacera of Kenya Police Bullets in a past FKF Women’s Premier League match at Police Sacco Stadium.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning FKF Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets will lock horns with Ulinzi Starlets tomorrow at Police Sacco Stadium. Unbeaten Bullets will be looking to extend their flawless run and register their sixth win. They are in great form and top the table with 15 points from five outings, having scored 24 goals and conceded just two. The soldiers, on the other hand, are fifth with 11 points from seven matches. They have…
Gor Mahia FC’s Joshua Onyango demonstrates respect for AFC Leopards’ Kelly Okonji and the 96th edition of Mashemeji Derby during FKF Premier league match at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, March 30, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards will head into tomorrow’s Mashemeji Derby against rivals Gor Mahia with renewed belief as head coach Fred Ambani urges his squad to stay focused and motivated. The derby, set for Nyayo Stadium, comes at a time when both clubs are pushing to climb the SportPesa Premier League table, with Gor sitting joint-top with Kakamega Homeboyz (19 points) and Leopards looking to…