Gor Mahia’s head Coach Zedekiah Otieno ‘Zico’ during FKF Premier League match against Tusker FC at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County. Jan 19, 2025. [Jonah Onyango Standard] After the Mashemeji Derby draw in Homa Bay, Gor Mahia interim coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno believes the club can still play continental football despite their chances of retaining the FKF Premier League title fading away. Gor drew 1-1 against AFC Leopards on Monday, a result that handed the 2024-2025 Premier League title to leaders Kenya Police, who now need just one point to be crowned the new champions. Police lead with 61 points,…
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Tunisia Eagles Myriam Bayahia (left) and Mwanahalima Dogo of Harambee Starlets in their 1st leg of the 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers campaign against at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, Feb 21, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Starlets will be keen to return to winning ways when they face Morocco today at 9pm East African Time in an international friendly match scheduled to be played at the Stade du Village Sportif de Tanger in Tangier, Morocco. The Kenya national women’s football team lost to Ivory Coast 2-0 their last time out and attacking midfielder Tumaini Waliaula believes they have trained enough to…
Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber in a training session. [FKF Media] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy named his final squad for the two friendlies against Chad set to be played in Marrakech, Morocco come June on 7th and 10th. The team departed from Nairobi on Tuesday night ahead of the back-to-back matches, which form part of Kenya’s preparations for upcoming international competitions. Kenya Police FC midfielder Mohammed Bajaber however pulled out late after being ruled out of the team after sustaining a right thigh injury during training. Team doctor Wycliffe Makanga confirmed the injury, ruling Bajaber out of the…
Bruno Fernandes has reportedly rejected a huge offer to leave Manchester United for the Saudi Pro League, opting to be part of Ruben Amorim’s rebuild at Old Trafford. Reports said Al Hilal were willing to pay United up to £100 million ($135 million) for the 30-year-old Portugal international but had not made an official approach. United endured their worst finish of the Premier League era, finishing 15th. They also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham. United captain Fernandes was one of the few players to emerge with credit from a disastrous season, scoring 19 goals and making 19 assists…
Kisumu Day football players line up ahead of their Kisumu Central Sub County football match against Bishop Abiero on May 31, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu Day High School believe they are better compared to last year as the team prepares to retain its Kisumu County football title this month. Commonly referred to as ‘Yudhee’, Kisumu Day has not lost a match since the beginning of the KSSSA Term Two games last month where they won the Milimani Zone and Kisumu Central Sub County titles. Kisumu Day hammered Lions High School 4-0 and Joel Omino Secondary School 6-0 in the preliminaries of…
Neosasa’s Edwin Otieno (left) and Zetech’s Titans Keith Okola in action at Nyayo Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) yesterday dismissed University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites 74-41 in a match played at Makande Hall, Mombasa. The victory wrapped up a fruitful Madaraka Day weekend for the dockers who raked six points from their three outings. KPA are seeking to reclaim the title they lost to Equity Bank Hawks last season and have so far won 14 matches and lost one. Dynamites won the first quarter 19-18 but could not keep…
Ferdinand Omanyala reacts during men’s 100m semi-final on Sunday. [AFP] Ferdinand Omanyala, the fastest African 100m sprinter is buoyed by the 150m victory at the Atlanta City Games held on May 17 in Georgia, USA. The Commonwealth Champions sprinted to another historic feat, setting a new African record in the rarely raced 150m. Omanyala is buoyed by the powerful cruise in Atlanta and he says his 14.70 seconds time meant a lot to his sprinting career. In Atlanta, he overpowered Bahamian Terrence Jones and homeboy Matthew Boling who settled for the second and third places in 14.93 and 15.15 respectively. Omanyala, who is fresh…
Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno in action against AFC Leopards during the 97th Mashemeji Derby played on June 2, 2025 at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. [Gor Mahia, X] AFC Leopards ended Gor Mahia’s title hopes after rallying from behind to force a 1-1 draw in the rescheduled FKF Premier League ‘Mashemeji Derby’ match played at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Monday. Austin Odhiambo gave Gor a narrow 1-0 half time lead before Brian Wanyama restored parity for Ingwe in the second half to salvage a point for the visitors. K’Ogalo needed to win the Mashemeji Derby…
Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director, Mwihaki Wachira (second left), Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya (third left) and other key officials at the Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series was a marvel to watch at the historic Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi at the weekend. The ultimate showdown attracted hundreds of top calibre athletes from across the globe who brought the roof down at Ulinzi. While some world beaters breezed to the tape to lift the glittering…
Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director, Mwihaki Wachira (second left), Sports CS Salim Mvurya (third left) and other officials during the launch of sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series was a marvel to watch at the historic Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi over the weekend. The ultimate showdown attracted hundreds of top-calibre athletes from across the globe who brought the roof down at Ulinzi. While some world beaters breezed to the tape…
Lucy Wangechi (L) and Racheal Owour of Blazers reacts against Army Ladies of Ghana during their African Cup Club Championship at Sikh Union Club in Nairobi. February 19, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Women’s Premier League champions Blazers Hockey Club drubbed Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) 4-0 in a match played yesterday at Dashmesh Stadium. The victory saw the record titleholders make it four wins out of five and maintain the top spot on the table with 13 points. Aurelia Opondo was on fire, bagging a brace for Blazers, who are looking to retain their title. MSC goalkeeper Sherleen Awino was in trouble from the onset…
Lilian Odira wins the 800m women’s final during the 2025 Absa Kip Keino Classic- World Continental Tour Gold Nairobi event at Ulinzi Complex on May 31, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] African 800m silver medallist Lilian Odira produced a scintillating show in the sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series at Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi, Saturday. Odira clocked a personal best of 1:58.31 in the two-lap race to punch her ticket to the Tokyo 2025 World Championship set for Japan in September. Running her first outdoor 800m race of the season, Odira delivered a…
Fifa’s Diversity and Anti-Discrimination Project Manager Terry Ouko (fourth right) poses for a group photo with national cerebral palsy players and officials at Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi, on Thursday. [FKF Media] There is hope for players with disabilities in Kenya after the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of Kenya (CPSFK) received support from world football governing body, Fifa. Former Harambee Starlets international Terry Ouko, who is Fifa’s Diversity and Anti-discrimination Project Manager, led the delegation to the CPSFK office at Parklands Sports Club in Nairobi to show support on Thursday. The visit came after Fifa launched a new guide called the…
Victor Wanyama has withdrawn from the Harambee Stars friendly squad for Chad encounter; Austin Odhiambo steps in [Courtesy] Veteran Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama has pulled out from the latest provisional Harambee Stars squad set for upcoming international friendlies against Chad. Originally called up for matches in Morocco scheduled for June 7 and 10, Wanyama has subsequently been excused from the squad citing “personal commitments” in the United Kingdom. The announcement marks a significant change for the team, as Wanyama, who last appeared for Kenya during a 2022 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Comoros, had been recalled by head coach…
Bails fly as West Indies’ Alzarri Joseph loses his wicket for 12 runs during the first one day international (ODI) cricket match between England. May 29, 2025. [AFP] England thrashed the West Indies by 238 runs to win the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Thursday. England, in Harry Brook’s first match as permanent white-ball captain, piled up 400-8 before dismissing the West Indies for just 162 to end a seven-match losing streak in ODI cricket and go 1-0 up in this three-match series. This was England’s second-biggest win, in terms of runs, in all ODI cricket. Barbados-born Jacob Bethell,…
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Harambee Stars captain Victor Mugubi Wanyama is admitted first aid by team doctors during their AFCON 2017 qualifier return leg match against Guinea Bissau at the Nyayo National stadium on March 27, 2016. Guinea Bissau won 1-0. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The return of former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama to the national team has elicited mixed reactions across Kenya’s football landscape. Stars coach Benni McCarthy confirmed the veteran midfielder’s inclusion in the squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Chad scheduled for June 7 and June 10 in Morocco, marking Wanyama’s return to the team after nearly four years in…
Maia McCoy (Left) (400m) of Liberia and Bianca Stubler (200m) of United States train at Ulinzi Sports Complex on May 28, 2025. They are training for the Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour sixth edition set for May 31, 2025, at the same venue. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Every athlete’s dream is to compete at the Olympics and earn the revered title of an Olympian. Countries are always proud whenever their participants punch tickets to the Olympic Games, they do all they can to ensure their charges return home with medals to be kept for honours and posterity. Unfortunately, this was…
Police forensics officers work at the scene on Water Street in Liverpool, north-west England on May 27, 2025, where a car ploughed in to crowds that had gathered on May 26 to watch an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade. [AFP] Liverpool’s beloved former manager Jurgen Klopp said there are more “serious things in the world than football” after a car ploughed into supporters at the end of a parade to celebrate the club’s Premier League title triumph. A 53-year-old man from the Liverpool area has been held by police on suspicion of attempted murder and…
Manchester United are set to sign Brazil international Matheus Cunha after meeting the £62.5 million ($85 million) buyout clause in his Wolves contract, British media reported on Wednesday. The Red Devils have moved swiftly to begin an overhaul of Ruben Amorim’s squad after their worst season since the English giants were relegated 51 years ago. United finished 15th in the Premier League and lost the Europa League final to Tottenham, meaning they failed to qualify for European competition next season. The BBC reported United will pay the fee in three instalments over the next two years after Wolves rejected a…
Collins Indeche is tackled by Christopher Otieno of Buffaloes during the Rugby Super Series 2024 match at RFUEA. May 4, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kabras Sugar’s Collins Indeche and Samuel Ovwamu of Menengai Oilers will make their senior international debuts with Kenya Simbas after being named in the 33-man squad that will be heading to South Africa for a one-month high-performance training, ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup Qualifiers in Uganda. The Simbas played a training match against United Arab Emirates Rugby last weekend at the RFUEA Grounds to conclude the local program, which saw the team also train in Kakamega…
KCB Rugby has appointed Denis Mwanja as interim head coach [KCB Rugby, Facebook] KCB Rugby has appointed Denis Mwanja as interim head coach, replacing Oliver Mang’eni in a round of changes to the technical bench. The changes, which took effect from Monday, will also see Backs Coach Darwin Mukidza, and Team Manager Priscilla Amollo Ong’ombe, leave the Club after the expiry of their contracts. The transitions come at a time when the team is looking to rejuvenate itself ahead of the 2025 National Sevens Circuit, which starts in July. “We are looking at continually rebuilding the team to get back…
Vivo Energy Kenya CLT team led Commercial Manager Mark Senteu, Soumaya Haddad, and Stephen Gikonyo poses for a group photo with the 2024 Shell Motorsport Exelence awardees and 254 Motorsports Club officials during this years event. [Courtesy, Vivo] Over 100 motorsports crews were awarded in over 10 different categories at the 2024 Shell Motorsports Excellence Awards held in Nairobi over the weekend. Starting the night was the Bob Dewar Media and Photography Awards whose sub categories went to Earl Karanja (Best Social Media), George Kingara and co (Turbo Tales), Ferraly Media (Best Event Coverage), Mwangi Kirubi (Best Photography Action) and Brian Kigen…
Police officer stands at a cordon in Liverpool, north-west England on May 27, 2025, after a car ploughed into crowds gathered on Water Street to watch an open-top bus victory parade for Liverpool’s Premier League trophy parade on May 26. [AFP] Four people were in a serious condition in hospital on Tuesday after a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title victory. Here is what we know: What happened? Just before 6:00 pm (1700 GMT) on Monday, as the parade wound up, a car rammed into the crowd on Water Street in central Liverpool,…
Liverpool’s Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah kisses the Premier League trophy at the end of the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace on May 25, 2025. [AFP] Mohamed Salah completed a memorable season by scoring to salvage a 1-1 Premier League draw for champions Liverpool against Crystal Palace in the final round at the weekend. It was the 29th goal of the season for the Premier League Golden Boot winner and the 32-year-old Egypt captain also claimed 18 assists. Apart from a record-equalling fourth Golden Boot, Salah won the English football writers and Professional Footballers’ Association player of the…
Spain’s Rafael Nadal poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy after winning the Australian Open [Joel Carrett/AAP Image] Rafael Nadal said on Sunday he “doesn’t miss tennis much” after retiring from the sport last year as a 22-time Grand Slam champion. Roland Garros held an emotional tribute to the 14-time French Open winner’s career on the opening day of the tournament, six months after Nadal played his final match. “I don’t miss tennis much, because I feel that I gave it all that I had,” Nadal told reporters. “I arrived today with the peace that I can’t be on court. My…
Liverpool’s defender Virgil van Dijk lifts the Premier League trophy at the end of a match between Crystal Palace on May 25, 2025. [AFP] Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy at a jubilant Anfield as the curtain came down on the 2024/25 season on Sunday. Winners Liverpool Champions for a record-equalling 20th time, Liverpool were in a class of their own for much of the season as Arne Slot’s men wrapped up the title with four games to spare. Inspired by the sensational form of Mohamed Salah, who was both the league’s top goal scorer and assists provider, the Reds…
Chairman Titus Lusaka 2025 Prize overall winner Nanu Hassanali follows the trajectory of his tee shot on the par-four 14th hole at Nakuru Golf Club, May 24, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Despite the challenging and often frustrating placement of pinless hole positions, Nanu Hassanali scored 35 stableford points, ultimately winning the Chairman Titus Lusaka 2025 prize at the renowned Nakuru Golf Club layout over the weekend. It was a bad ordeal for the more than 200 golfers who took to the course but Nanu kept his cool playing a strategic game, skilfully manoeuvring through the course with caution and precision…
Arsenal’s Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans on the pitch after a match between Liverpool on May 11, 2025. [AFP] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said Thursday the Gunners must be in the market to sign the best players to bolster a squad he accepts lacks “firepower”. Arteta’s men will end the season without a trophy for the fifth consecutive year as injuries to Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Gabriel Jesus, and the lack of a prolific striker, blunted their challenge for silverware. Arsenal, currently second in the Premier League behind already-crowned champions Liverpool and beaten in the Champions League semi-finals…
Postbank Kenya’s Hilda Jepkosgei in action against Carol Sirengo of DCI in a league action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Hunt for the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League title will continue today,Thursday as the last four men and women’s team battle for final slots at Makande Hall, Mombasa. Reigning champions Kenya Prisons and KCB Bank will leave nothing to chance when they face off with Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Kenya Pipeline in the men and women’s semi-final play-offs respectively. The duo, who are looking to extend their reign for three years in a row, must overcome their opponents to remain…
The FIFA World Cup trophy at JKIA, Nairobi, on May 26, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] FIFA announced Wednesday the creation of a transfer window running from June 1 to 10 for all teams competing in this summer’s revamped Club World Cup. “All 20 Member Associations whose clubs will participate in FIFA’s groundbreaking competition have confirmed the opening of an exceptional registration window from 1 to 10 June for all their affiliated clubs to allow new players signed to compete in the tournament,” football’s global governing body said in a statement. FIFA further announced an additional in-competition transfer window, which will…
Tottenham fans cheer as they wait for the start of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at San Mames stadium in Bilbao on May 21, 2025. [AFP] Son Heung-min was left out of the starting line-up for Tottenham’s Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao on Wednesday. The South Korean was expected to start despite only recently returning from injury but Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has opted to keep his captain on the bench. He has named a front three of Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as he aims to break…
An infographic titled “UEFA Europa League winners” created in Ankara, Turkiye on May 21, 2025. [AFP] Euro 2028 hosts England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales will compete in qualifying for the tournament, UEFA said Wednesday. The European football governing body confirmed the qualification format for the 24-team tournament, reserving two places for host nations that do not qualify. “(The) hosts… will also participate in qualifying, drawn into separate groups,” said UEFA in a statement after an executive committee meeting in Bilbao ahead of the Europa League final. “The 12 group winners and eight best runners-up (20 teams) will advance…
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola applauds fans after the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 19, 2025. [AFP] Pep Guardiola has threatened to quit as manager of Manchester City if the club does not reduce the size of his squad this summer, saying leaving so many players out is “impossible for my soul”. A number of Man City’s senior players were not included in the matchday squad for Tuesday’s 3-1 win against Bournemouth and Guardiola says he is unhappy at leaving so many players out. Abdukodir Khusanov,…
Manchester United’s Danish defender Patrick Dorgu (C) and teammates talk during a walkabout on the eve of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on May 20, 2025. [AFP] Manchester United and Tottenham face off in the Europa League final in Bilbao on Wednesday with both clubs eyeing a golden ticket into the Champions League after historically poor seasons. The two teams have lost a combined 39 times in the Premier League, with 20-time champions United an embarrassing 16th in the table and Spurs 17th, a single…
Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim (R) and staff make a walkabout on the eve of the UEFA Europa League final football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at the San Mames stadium in Bilbao on May 20, 2025. [AFP] Gary Neville has said Manchester United do not deserve a parade if they win the Europa League on Wednesday. Ruben Amorim’s side face fellow Premier League strugglers Tottenham Hotspur in Bilbao as they bid to win United’s first European trophy since they lifted the same cup in 2017. Victory would also see United qualify for next season’s Champions…
National men’s 400m hurdles record holder Wiseman Were (right) explains a point to Charles Wokabi, Absa Bank Kenya Head of Sustainability, Communication and Corporate Relations during the launch of the sixth edition of Absa Kip Keino Classic Meet at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Monday May 20, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Africa sprint king Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m women’s champion Mary Moraa, national hurdles champion Wiseman Were and former javelin world champion Julius Yego have been tipped for great performances in the sixth edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold Series slated for Ulinzi Sports Complex…
Manchester United’s English defender Harry Maguire celebrates after scoring a goal that is disallowed due to an offside position during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in London on May 16, 2025. [AFP] Surprise wing wizard Harry Maguire says he hopes he can stay in his defensive comfort zone for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Tottenham on Wednesday despite his attacking cameos earlier in the competition. Ruben Amorim’s men have the chance to end a disastrous season on a high in Bilbao against their Premier League rivals, who are…
Manchester United’s striker Rasmus Hojlund (left) vies with Tottenham Hotspur’s defender Ben Davies. [AFP] Manchester United and Tottenham will aim to salvage disastrous domestic seasons in today’s Europa League final, with the prize of a lucrative place in next season’s Champions League as treasured as the trophy. Both clubs head to Bilbao for the final assailed by stinging criticism amid their worst seasons of the Premier League era. United sit 16th and Tottenham are one point worse off in 17th with just one league game remaining. Only the struggles of relegated trio Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton saved United and Tottenham…
Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the English championship Premier League football match vs Chelsea on 9 March 2025 at Stamford Bridge in London, England – [Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages] Relegated Premier League club Leicester have been charged with alleged financial breaches during their Championship campaign in 2023-24. The Foxes are accused of breaking Football League financial rules, with the case referred to an independent commission by the Premier League. Leicester, who will be back in the Championship next term following their relegation from the top-flight this season, could be handed a points deduction if they are found guilty. A Premier League spokesman said: “Following…
Manchester United players celebrate after scoring the opening goal in the English Premier League football vs and Fulham at Old Trafford in Manchester on August 16, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Manchester United have received a fitness boost on the eve of the Europa League final as Joshua Zirkzee, Diogo Dalot and Leny Yoro all returned to training on Tuesday. Ruben Amorim’s side are preparing to face Tottenham in an all-English Europa League showpiece in Bilbao on Wednesday. Zirkzee had been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury at Newcastle in April,…
Manchester City’s Jack Grealish looks dejected after the match [Reuters/Tony Obrien] Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will make a decision on Jack Grealish’s future at the end of the season. Grealish has fallen out of favour with Guardiola since his starring role in City’s 2023 treble-winning campaign. The 29-year-old has made just seven Premier League starts this term and was left on the bench as City crashed to a shock 1-0 defeat in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Crystal Palace. That snub has fuelled speculation that the England winger could leave the Etihad Stadium during the summer transfer window. Guardiola said discussions will…
Tottenham Hotspur’s Greek-Australian cead coach Ange Postecoglou gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League match vs Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in London on May 2, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) Ange Postecoglou can end Tottenham’s 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League final against Manchester United, but even victory in Bilbao on Wednesday might not be enough to save him from the sack. Beating United to break the silverware curse and earn a place in next season’s Champions League would be a significant moment in Tottenham’s recent history. The north London club haven’t won a major trophy…
Wazalendo Hockey’s Job Wandera dribbles the ball in their match against KCA University during Kenya Hockey Premier League at Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi, on May 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) dislodged former champions Butali Warriors from the top of the Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League table. The students have 10 points, same as second-placed Wazalendo Hockey Club, who had a fruitful weekend winning their two ties against KCA University and Parklands Sports Club with an identical 3-2 score. USIU-A on the other hand had a dull outing suffering their first defeat of…
Nana Appiah (L) of Nairobi City Thunder challenge Titus Musembi of NBK Phoenix during their Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo Gymnasium stadium on May 10, 2025. UON Terror won 59-53. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder have their work cut out when they face off with South Africa’s Made By Ball (MBB) in their third match of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference at the BK Arena in Kigali Rwanda. The Kenyans, who had a false start to the competition losing their first two encounters, must beat MBB to revive their hopes of qualifying for the…
Koyonzo Secondary School being awarded after winning the Scrummage Katch Sevens title on May 18, 2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Koyonzo Secondary School reaffirmed their dominance in school rugby sevens after being crowned champions of the 2025 Scrummage Katch Sevens Boys tournament, held at the ASK Kakamega Showgrounds over the weekend. In the girls’ category, Santa Maria Secondary School from Elgeyo Marakwet emerged victorious after going unbeaten in a round-robin format. In a tense and rain-soaked boys’ final, Koyonzo overcame a stubborn Kabras U19 side with a hard-fought 10-0 victory. Rodgers Alukwe put Koyonzo ahead in the first half, capitalising on a…
Equity’s Hilda Ndegwa (left) and Dorsila Okode of ANU in a past match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] African Nazarene University (ANU) Wolfpacks beat their guests, United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Tigers, 57-49 in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League match. While Wolfpacks overcame Tigers, their Women’s Premier League side, Panthers, suffered their ninth straight loss at the hands of 2015 winners USIU-A Tigers. Panthers were totally outplayed despite having home advantage, crumbling to a disheartening 43-77 beating. A slow start for Tigers proved costly as they were forced to play catch-up throughout the match. Keen to move…
Ater Majok of Nairobi City Thunder in action against Kriol Star of Cape Verde during their Basketball Africa League Elite 16 tournament at Nyayo Gymnasium on November 29, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder will have everything to play for when they take to the court today in their opening match of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference against hosts Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) Rwanda at the BK Arena, Kigali. Trailblazing Thunder, who have become the face of Kenyan basketball, will be out to make yet another milestone by becoming the first team in the country to qualify…
USIU-A’s Joseph Baraka (15) attacks a corner kick during their Kenya Hockey Premier League men’s match against Sailors at City Park Hockey Stadium in 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) men will be out to extend their winning streak when they face off with former hockey Men’s Premier League champions Kenya Police and Nairobi Sikh Union this weekend. Buoyed by last weekend’s 2-0 victory against defending champions Western Jaguars away at Eregi Teachers College, the John Kabuu-coached side will be out to down another big two as they chase their maiden trophy. USIU-A had a…
Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a TV interview ahead of the 2025 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola, on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP) Lewis Hamilton admitted Thursday that he had underestimated how difficult it would be for him to adapt to life with Ferrari after 12 years with Mercedes. The 40-year-old seven-time world champion won six of his championships with the ‘silver arrows’ before his sensational exit last year. “I anticipated it would be very tough because I’ve joined a team before and I came in with…
Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim looks on during a Premier League football match on March 9, 2025. [AFP] Ruben Amorim believes the best preparation for Manchester United ahead of the Europa League final would be to shock Chelsea in Friday’s Premier League clash rather than resting his key players. United sit 16th in the English top flight, just outside the relegation zone, after their worst ever Premier League season by some distance. Amorim has won just six of his 25 league games since taking charge in November. However, the Europa League offers the chance of salvation with a place in next…
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios celebrates his victory after beating Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on February 27, 2019. [AFP] Mercurial Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios will appear at the upcoming French Open for the first time since 2017, competing in the men’s doubles alongside compatriot Jordan Thompson. The 30-year-old ranked as high as 13 in the world in 2016 appeared on a list of competitors for Roland Garros, which runs from May 25 to June 8, seen by AFP on Thursday. He was not going to play in Paris till Thompson’s playing partner Max Purcell — the duo won the US Open…
England’s cricket captain Ben Stokes. August 20, 2022. [AFP] England’s Test captain Ben Stokes believes he is in his best ever physical condition and can dominate with bat and ball on his latest comeback from injury. The 33-year-old is set to return in a one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Nottingham next week. Stokes has not played since tearing his hamstring in New Zealand in December. But having rushed back from a similar injury in the past, he has taken a longer period of downtime to get his recovery right. “I’ve worked incredibly hard on all aspects of everything, from my cricket to…
(From L) Panama’s Arturo Harmodio Deliser Espinosa, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and Italy’s Chituru Ali compete in the men’s 100m heat of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 3, 2024. [AFP] Fresh from anchoring Kenya’s 4x100m team to a 2025 Tokyo World Championships qualification, Africa’s fastest 100m sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala is hoping to shine at this year’s Atlanta City Games in the US on Saturday. Omanyala is taking on the reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles in a 150m contest. In last year’s edition, Omanyala clocked 10.00…
Shabana player vies for the ball aganist Gor Mahia player during their game at Gusii Stadium, The match ended 1:0 in favor of Gor Mahia.[Sammy Omingo, Standard] Leaders Kenya Police and Tusker have handed defending champions Gor Mahia the advantage in the race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League title after both teams dropped points on Wednesday in matches played across the country. Police went down 2-1 to Kakamega Homeboyz at Mumias Sports Complex while FC Talanta stunned title hopeful Tusker 2-0 at Dandora Stadium, two defeats that have handed the baton to Gor Mahia who will play bottom-placed Nairobi City Stars today at…
FC Talanta’s Emmanuel Osoro celebrate his goal during FKF Premier League match against AFC Leopards at Dandora Stadium. Jan 18, 2024. Jonah Onyango, Standard] FC Talanta today moved out of the relegation zone after stunning title hopefuls Tusker 2-0 in a midweek FKF Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium. Talanta started the match deep in the battle to avoid being relegated to the National Super League while Tusker were hoping to inch closer to the title. However, at last, it was Talanta who pulled a shocker. Emmanuel Osoro scored a brace to not only lead the Golden Boot race…
Rory McIlroy speaks to the media during his pre-tournament media conference prior to the PGA Championship on May 14, 2025. [AFP] Rory McIlroy is enjoying the achievement of completing a career Grand Slam and doesn’t want more hurdles to overcome as he looks to future challenges such as this week’s PGA Championship. The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland became only the sixth man to complete the career Slam by winning last month’s Masters for his fifth major title, snapping a major win drought dating to 2014 with a victory that brought him to tears on the 18th green. “I’ve achieved everything…
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets drives to the basket during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during Round Two Game Five of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on May 13, 2025 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. [AFP] The Indiana Pacers came from behind to send the Cleveland Cavaliers crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a dazzling Nikola Jokic display to push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of elimination. Cleveland — the top seeds in the Eastern Conference — saw their postseason come to an abrupt halt after…
Kenya Police’s Alfred Leku (centre) is challenged by Musa Oundo (left) and Peter Maker of AFC Leopards during their FKF Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos on March 4, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The 2024-2025 FKF Premier League season will enter another decisive stretch today when the top three teams continue their push for the title while the bottom seven continue to fight to avoid relegation. With just four matches left in the season, every point is now precious. At the summit, Kenya Police (58 points) hold a narrow three-point advantage over Tusker (55 points), with record champions…
Paul Ereng (L) of Nairobi City Thunder tackle tackle Ariel Okal of NBK Phoenix during their Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo Gymnasium stadium on May 10, 2025.UON Terror won 59-53. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder are buoyant ahead of the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Nile Conference that begins on Sunday at the BK Arena in Kigali, Rwanda. The history-making Kenyan champions are determined to book a ticket to the BAL final play-offs set for June 6-14 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. They have been in camp preparing for the Nile challenge and are now set to depart on…
Ruth Khasoka (with ball) of Ulinzi Starlets celebrate with teammates after scoring an equalizer against Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The race to win the 2024-2025 FKF Women’s Premier League took a different plot on Monday when title hopefuls Ulinzi Starlets who were handed two points by federation slowed down defending champions Kenya Police Bullets coronation. Bullets had celebrated winning the title over the weekend despite drawing 0-0 with Vihiga Queens but were slowed down when Ulinzi were handed a lifeline. Bullets had…
Kenya Police Alfred Lenku (center) is challenged by Moussa Oundo and Peter Maker of AFC Leopards during FkF Premier League match at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos County. March 4, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The 2024-2025 FKF Premier League season will enter another decisive stretch today when the top three teams continue their push for the title while the bottom seven continue to fight to avoid relegation. With just four matches left in the season, every point is now precious. At the summit, Kenya Police (58 points) hold a narrow three-point advantage over Tusker (55 points), with record champions Gor Mahia…
There are still fears that Kamariny, a stadium with a rich history in Kenya’s athletics development will remain a centre of false promises. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem 0 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:#fff;top:-55px}.subscribe-content h1{font-size:2rem;margin:2rem 0;font-weight:bold;color:#ed1a3b}.subscribe-content h2{margin-bottom:2rem}.subscribe-content button{background-color:#ed1a3b;color:#fff;font-size:1.25rem;padding:.75rem 2rem;border:none;border-radius:0;cursor:pointer;margin-top:1rem;min-width:200px}.subscribe-content p{margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:.95rem}.subscribe-content a{color:#ed1a3b;text-decoration:underline}.unlock-paywall-title{font-size:25px} Published Date: 2025-05-13 15:54:03 Author: By Stephen Rutto | May 13, 2025 Source: The Standard
Athletes from various training camps in Iten town train at Kamariny stadium in Elgeyo Marakwet County. April 16, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] There are still fears that Kamariny, a stadium with a rich history in Kenya’s athletics development will remain a centre of false promises. After producing innumerable world beaters in athletics including 800m world record holder David Rudisha and Kenyan-born Qatari Saif Shaheen (born Stephen Cherono), who held the men’s 3000m steeplechase world record for 19 years since 2004, Kamariny, the athletics fraternity shouldn’t be a theatre of jinxes. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem 0 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:#fff;top:-55px}.subscribe-content h1{font-size:2rem;margin:2rem 0;font-weight:bold;color:#ed1a3b}.subscribe-content h2{margin-bottom:2rem}.subscribe-content button{background-color:#ed1a3b;color:#fff;font-size:1.25rem;padding:.75rem 2rem;border:none;border-radius:0;cursor:pointer;margin-top:1rem;min-width:200px}.subscribe-content p{margin-top:1.5rem;font-size:.95rem}.subscribe-content…
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) and his coach Andy Murray talk during a practice session. January 11, 2025. [AFP] Andy Murray will no longer be coaching former rival Novak Djokovic, ending their six-month partnership, the pair announced Tuesday. Djokovic stunned the tennis world in November when he said he had hired the retired Murray, who had no track record as a coach, to lead his off-court team. But the two 37-year-olds have already parted company, with Britain’s Murray thanking Serbia star Djokovic for an “unbelievable opportunity”. Their split comes after Djokovic, the winner of a record 24 men’s Grand Slam singles titles,…
(L-R) Kenya’s Mercy Adongo Oketch, Mercy Chebet, David Sanayek Kapirante and Brian Onyari Tinega after winning third place in the mixed’s 4x400m relay final of the World Athletics Relays Guangzhou 25. May 11, 2025. [AFP] Kenyan sprinters might have not powered to gold medals at the 2025 World Relays Championships which came to a close on Sunday in Guangzhou, China. But they sprinted to Tokyo World Championships (September 13-21) slots, qualifying in the men’s 4x100m, men’s 4x400m and mixed 4x400m. The teams will be looking to join the league of legendary sprinters such as Charles Asati, Julius Sang, Robert Ouko…
Manchester United’s head coach Amorim reacts during the match between West Ham United at Old Trafford on May 11, 2025. [AFP] An “embarrassed” Ruben Amorim raised doubts about his Manchester United future after his team’s second consecutive poor performance in a 2-0 home loss to West Ham on Sunday. Three days after United reached the Europa League final, they were brought back down to earth by another lowly side in the Hammers, with the London club recording their first top-flight win at Old Trafford since 2007. Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored the visitors’ goals. United, once the undisputed kings…
LeonLevitt Otieno (Left) of Kariobangi Sharks FC and Derrick Khaemba of Sofapaka FC collide during their FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on May 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The battle to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League and that of avoiding relegation to the National Super League is expected to go down to the wire. After 30 rounds of matches, it is not yet clear who will win this year’s title or which three teams will be relegated to the second tier league. Kenya Police solidified their top spot once again after edging out Bandari at…
FKF Premier League action at the Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The battle to win the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League and that of avoiding being relegated to the National Super League is expected to go down to the wire. After 30 round of matches, it is not yet clear who will win this year’s title or which three teams will be relegated to the second tier league. Kenya Police solidified their top spot once again after edging out Bandari at their own backyard in Mombasa, with Marvin Nabwire emerging the hero for the Law…
Twinkle’s Mitchelle Okwisa (left) and Margaret Akinyi of Mombasa Sports Club (MSC) Ladies during Hockey Premier League women match at Jamhuri High school. May 10, [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League champions Nairobi Sikh Union bounced back from last weekend’s humiliating 2-6 defeat to Butali Warriors to thrash KCA University 4-0 in a match played yesterday at Dashmesh Stadium. Keen to redeem themselves, the 2012 winners were lethal in offence from the onset, ensuring that they created more scoring chances while denying the students any chances of threatening their backline. Their relentless effort would pay off…
The referee Nelson Otieno announces Let’s get ready to rumble battle between Kibra’s Abubakar Hakeem (left) and Douglas Muya from Thailand boxing club in their heavy weight fight during the Nairobi County Boxing Second Leg held at the Truth Club, Nairobi. August 5, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Three top Kenyan referees cum judges have been invited by Confederation of African Boxing (AFBC) for the International Boxing Association (IBA) Star Three training in Conakry, Guinea from May 16-26. They are Nelson Otieno of Kenya Defence Forces, Edward Mwaura of Kenya Prisons, and Sam Obiero of Nairobi City County. Currently, the trio…
Umoja’s Gilbert Obiero (left) and KPA’s Victor Odendo during KBF League match at the Nyayo National stadium on July 17, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Eldonets Platinum will welcome Umoja Basketball Club and Equity Bank Dumas to Eldoret this weekend as they return to action in the ongoing Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League. Platinum, who are chasing their sixth win this season, will take on Umoja Basketball Club today and Equity Bank Dumas tomorrow. A double victory will enhance their chances of sealing a play-offs slot. However, they face an uphill task against Umoja who are in great form…
Western Jaguars players during a training session at Sikh Union Club Nairobi on January 28, 2025. [Western Jaguars Hockey Club] Reigning Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League champions Western Jaguars will today begin their title defence against United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) at Eregi Teachers College, Vihiga County. Jaguars will be hoping for a perfect start to the season as they seek to successfully defend their trophy. With six of their junior players having recently featured for Kenya at the Junior Africa Cup in Windhoek, Namibia, they are now ready for the league challenge. Tomorrow, they will take…
Postbank’s Jane Ndonga (center) and DCI’s Sharon Jeruto (3) and Carol Sirengo during Kenya Volleyball Federation 2024/2025 Women’s League quarterfinal playoffs at gymnasium, Nyayo stadium on Friday, May 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Champions Kenya Prisons and KCB Bank yesterday affirmed their intentions to defend their Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men and Women’s National League trophies with victories in the quarter-finals play-offs at Kasarani Indoor Arena and Nyayo Gymnasium. The warders, who are looking to win the title for a third year in a row, were, however, made to work harder for victory in a five-set thriller against the Kenya…
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] The eagerly awaited second leg of Mashemeji derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards initially slated for tomorrow has been postponed due to lack of a suitable venue. The match was originally supposed to be staged at the ‘unfinished’ Kasarani Stadium, but after being warned against hosting the fixture at Kasarani by Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) due to the ongoing renovations at the facility, Football Kenya…
Lunar Magero (L), Tony Nyambogo, Joyce Osike and BS Patel enjoy a light flight photo during the April Mug of the Month played at Nyanza Golf Club on April 26, 2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Anticipation is building ahead of the First Assurance Golf Tournament set to tee off at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on Saturday. The tournament will bring together golfers from across Western Kenya, including clubs from Kakamega, Kisii, Nandi Bears, Kericho, and also Eldoret. The draw released on Thursday evening revealed an impressive lineup and a tightly packed schedule starting at 7:50 a.m. with 13 flights scheduled before the mid-morning…
Kenya Police FC players celebrate Mohammed Bajaber’s goal against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] With five matches left until the end of the 2024-2025 season, the race to win the FKF Premier League title resumes today with leaders Kenya Police looking to maintain their top spot when they travel to face Bandari at Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa. Police currently sit top with 55 points, two points ahead of defending champions Gor Mahia and three more than Tusker, who sit third on the log.…
PSG players celebrate their victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg between Arsenal. May 7, 2025. [AFP] Paris Saint-Germain’s achievement in reaching the Champions League final is vindication for the club’s decision to abandon its policy of amassing superstars and instead put faith in a hungry young team led by Luis Enrique. If PSG in past years under their Qatari owners have consistently stumbled on big occasions, the Spaniard’s thrilling side has taken Europe by storm this season. The 2-1 win over Arsenal at a rocking Parc des Princes on Wednesday, secured thanks to goals…
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. [AFP] Every second, Sugoi. This is the official motto of the 2025 Tokyo World Championships – the biggest athletics thriller this year. Set for September 13 to 21 at the Japanese capital, the showdown is set to cause waves across the athletics world, right from a city that hosted the 2020 Olympic Games. The motto, Every Second, Sugoi had earlier in the year sparked hilarious debates online in Kenya. It was because the word Sugoi was similar…
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet (R) winning gold medal and Kipyegon Faith (L) winning silver medal pose for a photo during the Women’s 5000m – Final during Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France on August 5, 2024 in Paris, France. [AFP] The athletics world is waiting with bated breath for the new, mouthwatering global championship set for September 2026, just one year after the Tokyo action. The inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship is already sparking debate, yet it is more than 480 days away. All eyes will be on Budapest’s National Athletics Centre for the three days of adrenaline-packed action…
US President Donald Trump [ AFP PHOTO/Brendan Smialowski] US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that all fans from across the globe would be welcome at the 2026 World Cup despite concerns over his border crackdown impacting the tournament. Trump, who has appointed himself chairman of the White House task force for the tournament, said visitors to the United States could expect a “seamless” experience. The United States is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with neighboring Canada and Mexico. “We can’t wait to welcome soccer fans from all over the globe,” Trump said at a White House briefing alongside FIFA president Gianni Infantino.…
Manchester United players applaud the fans following the UEFA Europa League match vs Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on March 13, 2025. [Darren Staples/AFP] Manchester United are preparing for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, knowing only a calamity will prevent a likely showdown with Tottenham later this month. Ruben Amorim’s men came away from the first leg in northern Spain last week with one foot firmly in the final, also in Bilbao, after an impressive 3-0 win. It was an extraordinary result in a season of ceaseless turmoil at United, and…
Ruto receives report on recruitment of IEBC commissionersThe IEBC selection panel concluded its interviews on April 25, following a month-long vetting exercise. Published Date: 2025-05-07 01:15:55 Author: Source: The Star
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Donnarumma of PSG during UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg match between Arsenal at Emirates in London, United Kingdom on April 29, 2025. [AFP] Ousmane Dembele and his fellow attacking players may have stolen most of the limelight on Paris Saint-Germain’s run in this season’s Champions League, but the form of goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been just as important in taking the French giants to the brink of the final. PSG host Arsenal at the Parc des Princes today in the second leg of their semi-final and come into the match with a 1-0 lead following last week’s clash in…
The Argentinian national football team before its World Cup first round match against France 06 June 1978 in Buenos Aires. (Standing, from L : Daniel Passarella, Rene Houseman, Luis Galvan, Alberto Tarantini, Mario Kempes, Ubaldo Matildo Fillol; front row, from L : Americo Gallego, Osvaldo Ardiles, Leopoldo Luque, Daniel Valencia, Jorge Olguin). (Photo by STAFF / AFP) Luis Galvan, who played in every match in Argentina’s 1978 World Cup winning campaign, died on Monday aged 77, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) announced. Galvan had been in hospital in Cordoba for several weeks with kidney problems. Galvan formed a rock hard…
Shujaa players celebrate a win at Los Angeles Sevens. [World Rugby] Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses have secured promotion to the HSBC SVNS Series Division II after impressive performances at the promotion and relegation playoffs held over the weekend at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. Shujaa began the low-key Los Angeles Sevens with a 19-12 defeat to Samoa before beating Portugal 26-14. A narrow 17-12 defeat to the USA in extra time meant Kenya had to beat Canada to qualify for Division II in a winner-takes-all playoff. On the other hand, Lionesses endured a difficult start to their HSBC Challenger Series playoff journey, losing 33-14…
Injured fans are attended to by medics after chaos erupted ahead of Shabana FC vs Gor Mahia FC FKF Premier League match at Gusii Stadium in Kisii county on May 04, 2025. [Photo/Kelly Ayodi] Gor Mahia moved closer to their goal of winning a record-extending 22nd title after silencing the fans-backed Shabana 1-0 in a chaotic FKF Premier League match played at Gusii Stadium in Kisii County yesterday. A number of fans were injured in the build-up to the high-octane encounter that had raised eyebrows across social media with many questioning the security status of the match, considering the explosive…
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Faith Kipyegon, daughter Alyn and husband Timothy Kiptum at State House Nairobi June 13, 2023. [File, Standard] A quick scroll through track records of world-famed athletes reveals some exciting and heart-warming performances of women returning from maternity. A sample of their records shows majority of them exhibited impressive displays of form in eye-popping, history-making, and mind-exploding fashions. Faith Kipyegon, the 2023 World Track Female Athlete of the Year, provides a textbook example of athletes who have staged brilliant shows on the tracks and marathons after giving birth, winning world championships, Olympic Games, and breaking world records. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem 0 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:#fff;top:-55px}.subscribe-content h1{font-size:2rem;margin:2rem 0;font-weight:bold;color:#ed1a3b}.subscribe-content…
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Man. Utd’s midfielder Bruno shoots to score during the Europa League semi final match between Athletic Bilbao. May 1, 2025. [AFP] Ruben Amorim said Manchester United must “take a risk” by rotating players as he prioritises Europa League glory over improving their woeful position in the Premier League. United have one foot in the final after an impressive 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with Tottenham their likely opponents if they reach the showpiece match, also in Bilbao. Winning the Europa League guarantees a place in next season’s Champions League, bringing with it a financial windfall and making it…
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Bayern Munich’s English defender Eric Dier celebrates scoring his team’s third goal between 1 FSV Mainz 05 in Munich on April 26, 2025. [AFP] English centre-back Eric Dier will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season, when his contract is up, the club’s sporting director said Friday. “We’ve had talks with Eric about a potential contract extension,” said Christoph Freund. “He told us that he won’t extend his time with Bayern and that he’ll leave the club at the end of the season.” Dier’s contract expires on June 30, but Bayern are still in talks in a bid to…
Shabana FC in their match against AFC Leopards during FKF Premier League at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos County on Sunday, March 16, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Shabana fans can dare dream. The question remains, what if? The 45-year-old football club from the fan-rich Gusii lands are currently sitting fourth in the FKF Premier League standings albeit with only six points separating them and leaders Kenya Police. The Glamour Boys as they are commonly referred to has collected 16 points out of the possible 21 points from their last seven matches, five wins and a draw that has lifted them in the top four…
Rising Star’s Elly Owande (left) in action against Ghana during a friendly match.[Harambee Stars] The national football U20 side, Rising Stars, have their work cut out for them at the ongoing CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt after losing their opening match to Morocco 3-2 on their debut last Thursday at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. Kenya surrendered their lead to suffer the narrow loss, leaving them with a difficult position where they must secure positive results against Tunisia and record champions Nigeria in the remaining Group B matches. The defeat at the hands of the 1997 champions Morocco, means that Kenya…
Shujaa squad at Dubai Sevens. [Kenya Sevens] Kenyan fans across the world will not wear their favourite red, green and white jerseys to support Shujaa after a new format released by World Rugby locks out Kenya Sevens from playing in the traditional World Rugby Sevens Series. In fact, not even Kenya Lionesses, the 2025 World Rugby Challenger Series champions, will feature in the core series after also being locked out by the global rugby governing body. World Rugby today confirmed an evolved HSBC SVNS competition model designed to deliver long-term financial sustainability and grow the global reach of rugby sevens…
Riyad Mahrez of Al-Ahli in action during Saudi Arabia Pro League week. October 27, 2023. [AFP] Riyad Mahrez has vowed Al Ahli will “fight for every second” to deliver a first Asian Champions League trophy for the Saudi club, when they contest the final against Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday. Al Ahli, effectively the home team since the final stages have taken place in Jeddah, are competing in the showpiece for a second time in the Champions League era, having lost to South Korea’s Ulsan Hyundai in 2012. However, they remain unbeaten in this season’s competition. Speaking on Friday at…
Lamine Yamal and Francesco Acerbi during the match between FC Barcelona and Inter Milan, in Barcelona, Spain, on April 30, 2025. [AFP] For 22 minutes, Barcelona did not seem to believe they would reach the Champions League final, and then Lamine Yamal decided enough was enough. Inter Milan raced into a semi-final first leg two-goal lead, but the 17-year-old star’s brilliance helped Barca come from behind to secure a 3-3 draw on Wednesday and leave the tie in equilibrium ahead of the return in Milan next Tuesday. After Marcus Thuram and Denzel Dumfries produced two outstanding finishes, even the most…