James Mwanza Musembi after winning the men’s 1500m at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics [KSFD, Standard] A fierce rivalry is brewing in the star-studded men’s 5000m finals that is set for Monday next week at the historic Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Japan at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics. The anticipated mouthwatering contest, now on everyone’s lips, has been set up by little-known James Mwanza Musembi, who yesterday strolled to the finish line in the scenic sporting cathedral to bag his first gold for Kenya in his debut in the games. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position:…
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Team Kenya are seen on a boat on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. [AFP] Efforts to tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in sports have gained momentum in Kisumu and Migori Counties, bringing hope to hundreds of young women who have silently endured harassment, bullying, and even sexual assault in sports environment. Through the Smart Ladies Youth Initiative (SLYI), women leaders, coaches, and advocates are pushing for safer, fairer and more accountable sporting spaces across football, athletics, volleyball, handball, hockey, and other sports. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none;…
Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (center) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba during Kenya Cup match played on March 1,2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard] All eyes will be on newly promoted sides Daystar University Falcons and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) RFC when the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup season kicks off on Saturday with six exciting matches across the country. Defending champions Kabras Sugar begin their title defence at the Kakamega Showground against MMUST, who make their return to the top division eager to prove that they belong among Kenya’s rugby elite. Kabras have…
Elite Men Category cycling during the 2025 Africa triathlon and Duathlon Cup in Kilifi County. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] All is set for this weekend’s 2025 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup to be staged in Kilifi County. A total of 24 athletes will represent the country in a 10-nation contest that will feature the youth and elite categories. Triathletes from Tunisia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Egypt, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia will battle hosts Kenya in the two-day competition Team Kenya coach David Ndatha said that the event is key to Kenya’s preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympics to be held…
Sebastien Migne during return the leg tie of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers match between Kenya and Tanzania at Kasarani stadium on Sunday Aug 4, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Haiti secured a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua, sealing their second-ever global finals berth a half-century after their first appearance. The achievement comes despite the team being led by a head coach who has never set foot on Haitian soil. Sebastien Migne, the Frenchman who turns 52 this year, has been unable to visit Haiti since taking charge 18 months ago due to…
FKF President Hussein Mohammed and head coach Benni McCarthy in a previous function. [FKF Media] FKF President Hussein Mohammed has issued a public apology to Kenyan fans following Harambee Stars’ overwhelming 8-0 defeat to Senegal in last night’s international friendly in Antalya, Turkey. The match was part of a FIFA international window, coming on the heels of a 1-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea last Friday at the Emir Complex. Senegal, the African champions, asserted control from the outset, with Sadio Mané scoring a hat-trick and Cherif Ndiaye converting a penalty as part of a relentless first-half onslaught. Ibrahim Mbaye added…
Marya Nyambura tees off on the par-three sixth hole during the 2025 Vet Lab Sports Club Captain Eric Karuga Prize week tournament at Vet Lab Sports Club, November 16, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The 2025 Vet Lab Sports Club Captain Eric Karuga Prize week kicked off with youthful energy and competitive spirit, cosponsored by the Communication Authority of Kenya and Lady Captain Caroline Muguku, on Sunday. The event attracted a total of 60 participants aged between three and 21, representing 10 clubs, including the host Vet Lab Sports Club, Ruiru Sports Club, Nyahururu Sports Club, Karen Country Club, and Sigona Golf…
Deaflympics silver medalist Serah Wangari Kimani wins women’s 10000m category at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Thursday September 11, 2025. [KSFD] Serah Wangari Kimani is rejuvenated and focused to make it to the podium in women’s 5,000m and the marathon categories at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Japan. This is after she raced to the line in 37:24.37 to bag for Kenya bronze in the energy sapping women’s 10,000m race held at the Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium yesterday. At first, the 36-year-old was down and dejected after the competition was over, she was wondering what could have gone wrong for…
From left- 1500M Men Festus Lagat, Reynold Cheruiyot, Abel Kipsang, Brian Komen and Timothy Cheruiyot during the World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025. [File, Standard] Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent. The legends said that ease of access to the few facilities in the counties and the country has been made it very difficult even as the same places have not been made to accommodate different sports disciplines. Former world 3000m record holder Daniel Komen said that if the the counties can invest in stadiums to help nurture talents and train then Kenya will…
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. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] History-making Nairobi City Thunder will today face off with Uganda’s Namuwongo Blazers in their opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Elite 16 East Division qualifiers at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. Thunder will be looking to qualify for Africa’s prestigious men’s tournament for a second year in a row having made history last year by becoming the first Kenyan side to achieve that feat. They will…
Harambee Stars held a training session at the Police Sacco Grounds ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars will continue with their rebuilding journey today from 6pm when they play African giants Senegal in an international friendly at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. While Senegal have already booked their ticket to the 2026 Fifa World Cup, Kenya are using these high-pressure matches to prepare a team for the future capable of competing at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. According to head coach…
England’s players acknowledge their supporters at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group K qualifier football match vs Albania at the “Air Albania” stadium in Tirana, on November 16, 2025. [Adnan Beci / AFP] England wrapped up their flawless World Cup qualifying campaign with a record-setting 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday. The Three Lions, who took maximum points from their eight games, became the first European team to win every one of their World Cup qualifiers without conceding a single goal in a campaign lasting at least six matches. AFP Sport looks at three key factors that can…
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] The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has unveiled the full fixtures for the inaugural Division Two Men’s League leg, slated for November 28th–30th at the Nyayo National Stadium gymnasium and outdoor courts, marking a significant step in expanding competitive volleyball across the country. A total of 13 teams will battle for early-season supremacy in the 2025–2026 campaign, with clashes spread across three…
Kenya Lionesses celebrate after finishing second to BOKS of SA in their 2025 Africa Women’s 7s Cup against BOKS of SA at RFUEA grounds. Nov 16, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Lionesses’ spirited charge at the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens in Nairobi ended in heartbreak after they fell 22–0 to defending champions South Africa, who clinched a historic third consecutive title on Sunday at Kasarani. The Lionesses had lit up the two-day tournament, playing on 15th and 16th with a confident 17–10 semifinal victory over rivals Uganda, but they could not break through South Africa’s ruthless defensive wall in…
Norway’s captain Erling Braut Haaland and Julian Ryerson celebrates their victory at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifier vs Italy at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, on November 16, 2025. [Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP] Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Haaland scored the decisive brace in the space of seconds at a soaking San Siro for Norway, who completed Group I with a perfect…
Democratic Republic of Congo players celebrate after beating Nigeria via penalty shootout in the African playoff final of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Rabat, Morocco on November 16, 2025 [DR Congo, Facebook] DR Congo booked a place in the 2026 World Cup inter-confederation play-offs with a tense 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria after a 1-1 draw following extra time in Sunday’s African play-offs final. The match, staged in Rabat, swung back and forth as the two sides fought to advance to the global showpiece. DR Congo, who qualified for the World Cup in 1974 when they were known…
Roy Kandie (right) presented with the Old Mutual Golf tournament by Head of Retail and Branch Business, Charles Wachira title at Nakuru Golf Club, November 15, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] At the Nakuru Golf Club, the Old Mutual Golf tournament saw newbie, Roy Kandie, register a stunning score of 44 stableford points to claim the overall title and his maiden award. Kandie, playing off a handicap of 28, saw his dedication to the gentleman’s game through regular practice upon being granted his handicap less than a month ago, while banking on a strategic approach and course management. “I honestly can’t…
FIFA has intensifies crackdown on online abuse with expanded SMPS [FIFA] FIFA has stepped up its battle against online abuse, unveiling expanded actions and strict measures designed to safeguard players, officials, and football communities around the world. The announcements come as FIFA marked the International Day for Tolerance yesterday, reaffirming its commitment to respect and inclusion both on and off the pitch. Key statistics from this year show the scale of the effort: More than 30,000 abusive posts have been flagged to social media platforms through FIFA’s Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) since the start of the year. Since the…
Rooney Maina the Kenya Railway Golf Club Captain (John Kamenyi) 2025 overall prize winner reacts to his shot on the par-four eighth hole, November 14, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] After a poor opening day at the Kenya Railway Golf Club Captain (John Kamenyi) 2025 prize, former club chairman, Rooney Maina, thought he was out contention for the overall title, having closed his round with 75 in Friday’s medal round. But on Saturday, he returned 40 stable ford points for a winning 35 differential score to star in a stunning turnaround. Maina’s Saturday blitz was just enough to pip a high…
KPA team during their FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers match against APR of Burundi at Nyayo National Stadium on Nov 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan basketball teams have for the second time in less than six weeks failed to shine at home falling to their East African counterparts in two major Zone Five championships that the country has hosted National league champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) finished third at the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers that ended on Saturday at Nyayo Gymnasium. Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) were crowned champions following their 82-66 victory…
Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As the final leg of the National Boxing League heads to Kisumu on Thursday, two weights that are the most competitive will be the centre of attraction in the fight for top honours. They are bantamweight (54kg) and light heavyweight (81kg) where their fighters are experienced and have been a thorn in the flesh of each other. Boxers in the two weights box for league champions Kenya Defence…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs his players during a training session as the team finalised its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Since Benni McCarthy’s appointment as Harambee Stars head coach, he has wasted no time reshaping the identity of the national team. /* 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,…
Kenya women’s Kabaddi team in Dhaka, Bangladesh [Kabbadi Media] Kenya women’s Kabaddi team has landed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ready to fly the country’s flag high at the 2nd Women’s Kabaddi World Cup, set to take place from November 17–24, 2025. The historic tournament will see 12 nations from four continents compete for global glory. Africa will be represented by Kenya, Uganda, and Zanzibar, with Kenya’s participation marking a bold step in expanding the country’s presence in non-traditional sports on the global stage. The Kenyan squad with great talent, discipline, and ambition was unveiled ahead of departure and features standout names…
Mathare United players celebrate after scoring the winning goal vs Kakamega Homeboyz at Kasarani Stadium.on November 15, 2025 [Mathare United] Kakamega Homeboyz missed a golden chance to go top of the SportPesa Premier League after suffering a costly 2–0 defeat to Mathare United at Kasarani Stadium. Homeboyz needed just a single point to replace 21-time champions Gor Mahia, but the setback now leaves them stuck in second place with 15 points. Mathare United took the lead in the 53rd minute when Homeboyz defender Eugine Ochieng inadvertently turned the ball into his own net under heavy pressure from Nyawir. Homeboyz almost…
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Kenya’s Deaflympics team making their entrance during the athletes’ parade in the opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. [KSFD, Standard] Kenya is ready for action as the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics kicks off in Japan today. The women’s basketball team will be first in the ring against Australia in a tough Group A encounter to be staged at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in court one from 10.30am (4.30am Kenyan time). Next in line will be the men’s handball team, who will be up against global beaters Serbia in another Group A fixture slated for 4pm…
Naomi Amuguni of Kenya Lionesses in action against Ghana during their 2025 Rugby Women’s 7s Cup match at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on November 15, 2025. Kenya won 37-0. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Lionesses will face Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens quarter-finals today at the RFUEA Grounds. This is after the hosts ran over Ghana and Ivory Coast during their preliminary group matches played yesterday at the same grounds where Janet Okello delivered a masterclass by scoring five tries. Okello began her day by scoring a hat trick of tries against Ivory Coast in a massive 44-0 win.…
KPA’s Okoro Ifunaya reacts during a past Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo stadium. [File, Standard] National League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) yesterday survived a second-half scare to beat Burundi’s Les Hippos 89-81 in overtime to book their ticket to the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) final to be held in Cairo, Egypt. The dockers, who missed last year’s championship, are one of the teams from the Zone that will be battling for continental glory. In Cairo, they will be out to improve on their 2023 silver medal finish. Zone Five will be represented by KPA, hosts Al…
Harambee Stars forward Jonah Ayunga (right) in action against Equatorial Guinea defender Esteban Orozco during their international friendly match at Emirhan Sport Centre, Antalya, Turkey, on Friday. [FKF Media] Harambee Stars striker Jonah Ayunga says Friday’s 1-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea in Turkey should not distract the team as they prepare for a tougher test against Senegal on Tuesday. Equatorial Guinea took the lead just before halftime after Josete Miranda won a penalty, which he converted calmly for the only goal of the game. Ayunga, who plays for Scottish side St Mirren, admitted the defeat was painful but remained optimistic. But he…
Harambee Starlets celebrate after scoring in a past match. [Harambee Starlets, X] After Junior Starlets made history last year by becoming the first Kenyan side to feature at a Fifa World Cup, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is keen to see women make another milestone by qualifying for the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los Angeles, USA. Women football has been on a steady rise in the country with the national teams excelling in different competitions. Junior Starlets under the tutelage of head coach Mildred Cheche last year put Kenya on the global map after making their debut in the…
Taekwondo trainees show their skills during Jamhuri day celebrations at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga sportsground in Kisumu. [File, Standard] It’s all systems go as the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) welcomes the world to the World Under-21 Taekwondo championships to be held in Nairobi later in the year. The global event will bring together over 140 countries with 80 already confirmed their participation. KTF through the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports unveiled a strong national team comprising eight boys and eight girls. The event will be held under the championship’s carbon-neutral…
NOC-K male athlete’s representative and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge during the Road to LA28 seminar in Machakos on November 14, 2025. [NOC-K Media] The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) outlined its objectives for the 2028 Olympic Games during a three-day federation presidents and secretaries’ seminar that also served as the launch for Kenya’s road to LA2028. NOC-K convened the meeting to deliberate and map out Kenya’s plan that will lead to eventual success at the summer games. An increased number of disciplines and athletes, a minimum of 10 gold medals and more team sports stood out as NOC-K’s…
Kenya Lionesses’ Janet Okello in action against South Africa during their Group D match of the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series at Estadio Santa Laura, Chile on August 12 2022. [World Rugby] Janet Okello scored a hat-trick of tries as Kenya Lionesses kicked off their 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens campaign on the front foot after thrashing Ivory Coast 44-0 at RFUEA Grounds on Saturday afternoon. The Safari Sevens champions were keen to begin their attempt to dethrone record champions South Africa on a bright start and also impress their home crowd as hosts, a goal they achieved thanks to…
KCB in action vs Bidco United at Kasarani Annex on November 14, 2025.[KCB Football] KCB’s struggles in the SportPesa Premier League deepened on Friday after the Bankers were held to a goalless draw by sixth-placed Bidco United at the Kasarani Annex , extending their winless run to five matches. The result piles more pressure on head coach Robert Matano as his side continues to slip down the standings in the early stages of the campaign. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The Bankers, who came into the clash desperate to bounce back after a string of disappointing outings, failed…
KCB and Bidco United players in action during their SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Annex on November 14, 2025. [KCB FC Medial] KCB’s struggles in the SportPesa Premier League continued on Friday after the bankers were held to a goalless draw by Bidco United at the Kasarani Annex , extending their winless run to five matches. The result piles more pressure on head coach Robert Matano after his charges collected apaltry two points in their last five fixtures. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The bankers, who came into the clash desperate to bounce back after a string…
Harambee Stars in training i Turkey [FKF Media] Harambee Stars put up an improved and spirited performance but still fell 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea in an international friendly played at the Emirgan Sport Centre in Turkey on Friday. A first-half penalty from Jose Miranda made the difference in a match where Kenya created several good chances but could not find the finishing touch. The goal came at the stroke of halftime after Rooney Onyango fouled Miranda inside the box, and the forward calmly sent goalkeeper Marvin Omondi the wrong way. Before the setback, Kenya had started brightly. In the third…
Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] KCB will be seeking to end their four match winless streak when they take on Bidco United in a rescheduled SportPesa Premier League match to be played at Kasarani Annex from 4pm. The bankers have had a mixed start to the 2025-2026 season, where after kicking off the season with a high flying 2-0 win over former champions Tusker, KCB went on an inconsistent run that has seen them lose four matches, draw once and only pick…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya (centre), NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki (second left), Sports PS Elijah Mwangi (second right), NOC-K 1st vice president Barnaba Korir (right) and 2nd vice president Nashon Randiek pose for a group photo with federations secretary generals during seminar in Machakos on November 13,2025. [NOC-K Media] The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) convened a three-day conference for federation presidents and secretaries to map out the road to 2028 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Los Angeles, USA. The seminar is geared towards ensuring that federations begin early preparations so Kenyan teams can not only qualify but…
Kenya Ports Authority’s Okoro Ifunanya and FOX Divas’ Yvonne Muhawenimana during their FIBA Women Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers match at Nyayo Gymnasium on November 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National league Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will have everything to play for when they get to the court today in the semi-finals of the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa Zone Five qualifiers at the Nyayo Gymnasium. At stake is a slot to this year’s WBLA final set for December in Cairo, Egypt. The dockers are looking to secure their return to the African stage having missed last year’s contest after finishing fourth in the qualifiers. …
Grace Adhiambo (center) of Lioness 1 is tackled by Uganda’s dou Zindale Masuku (left) and Aphiwe Ngwevu (left) during the 23rd Edition 2021 Safari 7s tournament at The Nyayo National stadium on Saturday, Oct 31, 2021.[FILE/Standard] Grace Okulu and Janet Okello will lead the Kenya Lionesses as co-captains as the hosts begin quest to dethrone South Africa and win the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Sevens. The technical bench confirmed a 13-player squad, signalling both continuity and fresh competition ahead of Saturday’s opening matches against Ghana and Ivory Coast. Lionesses coach Simon Odongo has kept the core of the team intact,…
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. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars will step onto the pitch in Antalya, Turkey, at 6pm on Friday,for a friendly match against Africa Cup of Nations–bound Equatorial Guinea, a test that offers Kenya a valuable chance to measure its progress as preparations for the 2027 Afcon continue. Kenya, rebuilding after missing both the 2026 Fifa World Cup and the 2025 Afcon, is using this international window to give new players a…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The National Boxing League final leg set for Kisumu next week is expected to give the national team, Hit Squad, enough time to start official residential training ahead of Elite World Men Boxing Championships slated for Dubai in December 2-13. The final leg will be held at Ofafa Memorial Hall from Thursday to Saturday, an official has confirmed. Boxing Federation of Kenya Secretary General David Munuhe said they came up with new dates so that…
Kenyan legend Daniel Komen during a past interview. [File, Standard] Athletics legends Douglas Wakihuri, Daniel Komen and George Kariuki will highlight this Saturday’s Windsor Mini Marathon to be held at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club. Participants will compete in the 5km and 10km races alongside Kenya’s athletics icons who have inspired generations and shaped Kenya’s rich legacy in the sport. The event will give them an opportunity to rub shoulders with Olympic medallists, World champions as well as world record holders. Their presence transforms the race into a masterclass in endurance, discipline, and inspiration a chance for every…
KPA’s Okoro Ifunaya reacts during a past Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo stadium. [File, Standard] A showdown is looming today when champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) battle with Rwanda’s Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) in their last Group A match of the ongoing 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers at Nyayo Gymnasium. The clash will be the highlight of the day with the winners set to top the table and book a semi-final date with Group B second place finishers. The dockers, who are looking to secure their return to the continental stage after missing last…
Mathare United’s Cetric Asango dribling ball past Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center. Oct 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Mathare United and 1xBet launched the 1XBET Mtaani project at Githurai Primary School grounds in a colourful event that attracted over 3,000 fans. The event was headlined by a friendly match between Mathare United FC and Githurai All Stars (GAS), where Steve Kimari scored the winner in the 78th minute to decide the evenly contested encounter in favour of the Kenyan Premier League side. The grassroots project is designed to inspire the next generation of footballers…
Secretary Administration Ministry of Sports Evans Achoki during the official opening of Africa Zone V Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) seminar in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Evans Achoki, Secretary of Administration in the State Department of Sports, has praised Kenya’s progress in the global anti-doping crusade. Speaking during the opening ceremony of a two-day Africa Zone V Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) seminar in Nairobi yesterday, Achoki assured Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya’s (ADAK) of government’s continued support. “As a country, we are doing well in anti-doping. ADAK has the government’s full backing to carry out its mandate,” said Achoki. “Our athletes continue to shine,…
Team Kenya are seen on a boat on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. [AFP] Contentious issues are threatening to cause another push and pull in the race to reform Athletics Kenya (AK) through a review of its current constitution. As gathering of views in the ongoing AK constitution enters homestretch, a number of issues that are likely to further drive a wedge between the federation and a section of stakeholders who are critical of the local governing body’s modus operandi. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top:…
Aldrine Kibet training with The Harambee Stars at Nyayo Stadium on Nov 11, 2025 [ Harambee Stars, Facebook] In July this year, Spanish top-tier club Celta Vigo received a wave of followers from the East African plane. The Os Celestes (Sky Blues), who boast a rich history of developing young players, were prepping up for the 2025/26 season, and as usual, adding some young prospects to the youth team, RC Celta Fortuna. One kid in particular caught the attention of local and international media. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem…
Kenya’s Situs Onyango (right) and Abel Alemu of Ethiopia battle during the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium, Nairobi, on October 20, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The National Boxing League final leg set for Kisumu next week is expected to give the national team, Hit Squad, enough time to start official residential training ahead of Elite World Men Boxing Championships slated for Dubai in December 2-13. The final leg will be held at Ofafa Memorial Hall from Thursday to Saturday, an official has confirmed. Boxing Federation of Kenya Secretary General David Munuhe said they came…
Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal is pictured during pitch inspection before the warm up session prior to the start of the UEFA Nations League final football match vs Portugal in Munich on June 8, 2025. [Alexandra BEIER / AFP] Lamine Yamal has been released from the Spain squad for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifying matches after undergoing treatment, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced Tuesday. The federation’s medical team announced “their surprise and upset” after discovering on Monday that the 18-year-old “had undergone an invasive radiofrequency procedure to treat his pubic discomfort that same morning”, a statement Tuesday said. Yamal had been…
Jude Bellingham looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K Qualifying match vs Latvia at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on March 24, 2025. [Kevin Hodgson/AFP] Thomas Tuchel has warned Jude Bellingham that the Real Madrid midfielder faces a fight to earn a place in England’s starting line-up at the World Cup. Bellingham is back in Tuchel’s squad for their final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania this week after being left out of the last international gathering in October. The 22-year-old had just returned from shoulder surgery when Tuchel opted against selecting him for the Wales and…
Lionel Messi made a surprise appearance at Barca’s Camp Nou stadium [Instagram] Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is “unrealistic”, the club’s president Joan Laporta said Wednesday. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar made a surprise appearance at Barca’s Camp Nou stadium on Sunday night and said he hoped “one day I can return, and not just to say goodbye as a player, as I never got to do”. Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, Barca’s record goalscorer and appearance maker, left for Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after two decades there because their precarious financial position meant they could…
Gor Mahia full-back Bryton Onyona in action [Gor Mahia, Facebook] Bryton Onyona. You’ve probably heard the commentator mention this unique name if you happen to follow Kenya’s local football scene. If you haven’t, you’ll probably get the hang of it sometime in the near future. /* 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:…
Zetech Sparks’ Mary Lisa (left) and Billha Akinyi of ANU Panthers during KBF Premier League at Nyayo National Stadium, Gymnasium on Saturday, October 15, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Novices Zetech University Sparks yesterday lost their second game of the ongoing 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers to Rwandese giants Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in Group B. The students who are making their debut could not match up to the star-studded side, succumbing to an 86-44 defeat in a lopsided match played at Nyayo Gymnasium. With the likes of Kayana Traylor, a 2023 WNBA draftee by the Chicago…
Muthaiga Golf Club’s professional golfer Greg Snow. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Muthaiga Golf Club’s Greg Snow secured his maiden Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing title after holding off a late charge from the chasing pack to win the Betika Masters at Limuru Country Club yesterday. Snow entered the final round with a commanding six-shot lead but endured a difficult day on the course, posting a 1-over-par round that significantly trimmed his advantage. His front nine featured bogeys on the 1st, 4th, 6th and 7th, with birdies on the 2nd and 9th offering brief relief. The pressure continued on the…
Team Kenya are seen on a boat on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. [AFP] Many sports are bound to suffer if the 2025 National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Nacada) policy is implemented. Part of the sweeping proposed rules unveiled on July 30, 2025, by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Nacada is banning a manufacturer, importer, distributor, wholesaler, retailer, or any related agent of alcoholic drinks from naming or branding a sports team by the name of an alcoholic drink’s product as well as not sponsoring or…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Hungary during their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Lisbon on October 14, 2025. [AFP] Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great careers. The 40-year-old forward, with more than 950 club and international goals, also said he would retire from football in “one or two years”. “Definitely, yes,” he told a Saudi forum by video link, when asked if 2026 would be his final World Cup. “I’m gonna be 41 years old and I think…
Mumu Nalia of Little Fish Swim club in Girls. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Little Fish Swim Club dominated both the boys and girls contests at the Nairobi County Swimming Association (NCSA) Minnows Swimming Championship held at Kiota School over the weekend. Little Fish topped the rankings with 72 and 63 medals cumulative in the boys and girls categories respectively. The boys were unstoppable grabbing 38 gold, 25 silver and nine bronze medals. Sailfish Swim Club settled for second best with a total of 54 medals, 16 gold, 24 silver and 14 bronze while Braeburn Swim Club ranked third with 13 gold,…
Chema’s Lester Mudibo (left) and Lewis Ogutu celebrate their win over Administration Police in the KVF Men’s League at Kasarani Indoor Arena on November 8, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2025-2026 season of Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League promises to be one of the most competitive if the first leg staged at the weekend is anything to go by. The start of the season served everything but reverence for the big names that have dominated the league for years. Newly promoted sides Chema Volleyball Club and Eldoret Water and Sanitation (Eldowas) took the big stage by storm. They…
Gor Mahia’s Shariff Musa against Ulinzi Stars during Spoprtpesa Premier League at Kasarani. Nov 2, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champion Gor Mahia are showing early signs of reclaiming their lost glory. This is after K’Ogalo climbed to the summit of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League standings with a game in hand. Last season, Gor Mahia missed out on both the Premier League title and the FKF Cup, losing the league to Kenya Police and the cup final to National Super League champions Nairobi United, who went on to make history by qualifying for the CAF Confederation Cup group…
Muthaiga Golf Club’s professional golfer Greg Snow. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Muthaiga Golf Club’s Greg Snow continued his red-hot form in the second round of Betika Masters at Limuru Country Club, extending his lead at the top of the leaderboard to six shots. Snow produced another composed performance, carding 5-under par for the day to take his overall tournament total to 11-under par, giving himself a strong cushion heading into today’s final round. Snow’s round featured birdies on 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, 11 and 18, with dropped shots on 4 and 13. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp His solid iron play and disciplined course…
Kenya national Esports president Ronny Lusigi (right) and player Barabara Maush in a past event. [ESports Federation of Kenya, Standard] The Esports Kenya Federation has received a major boost ahead of the upcoming Kenya Phygital Cup after 82 Sports was unveiled as the official sponsor for the event set for December 6, 2025, at Jamhuri Primary School Astro Turf Grounds in Nairobi. The sponsorship, worth Sh500,000, will cover tournament logistics, production, and prize rewards. The winning team will take home Sh70,000, while the runners-up will pocket Sh30,000. In addition, the champions will earn a fully sponsored trip to Astana, Kazakhstan,…
ITRI, the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 [CafOnline] CAF (Confédération Africaine de Football) and global sports brand PUMA have introduced the Official Match Ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. Named ITRI, the ball draws inspiration from Morocco’s centuries‑old zellij tilework, famed for its intricate geometric mosaics, and serves as a symbol of unity and passion across African football. The name ITRI pays homage to the star motif visible on the Moroccan flag and echoes the star patterns that are central to traditional zellij craftsmanship. ITRI will…
Lionel Messi at the new Cam Nou [Instagram] Argentina and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi said he had visited the renovated Camp Nou and hoped for a return one day to say his “goodbye”. Messi, 38, left the Catalan club in 2021 for Paris Saint-Germain due to the outfit’s dire financial problems before moving to Inter Miami two years later. “Last night I returned to a place I deeply miss. A place where I was immensely happy, where you made me feel a thousand times like the happiest person in the world,” the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner said on Instagram. “I…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino chaied the FIFA Professional Players Consultation Forum Rabat [FIFA] A landmark gathering in Rabat brought together FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, and a broad coalition of players’ unions from around the world to discuss key issues affecting professional footballers. The meeting, held on the day of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025 final, featured members of the Players’ Voice Panel, including honorary captain George Weah, alongside many of the sport’s celebrated figures and champions. Representatives from about 30 players’ unions participated, continuing the momentum from constructive dialogue in July in New…
Manchester United’s Cameroonian midfielder Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after scoring their in the English Premier League vs Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on November 8, 2025. (Ben STANSALL / AFP) Manchester United striker Bryan Mbeumo notched his fourth goal in his last four appearances at the weekend, opening the scoring in a 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham Hotspur. The 26-year-old Cameroon star will switch his attention to the 20026 World Cup this week as the Indomitable Lions face the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in an African play-off. A win for Cameroon in Rabat will…
Manchester City players celebrate scoring in the English Premier League vs Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on November 9, 2025. (Darren Staples / AFP) Manchester City captain Ruben Dias said Pep Guardiola’s men were back to their best after a 3-0 win over Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal to four points. City finished 13 points adrift of the Reds last season in their first trophyless campaign for eight years under Guardiola. However, a refresh in the past two transfer windows has helped make City title contenders once more. Guardiola celebrated his 1,000th match in management in…
McLaren’s Lando Norris celebrates with the trophy and champagne after winning the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix at the Jose Carlos Pace racetrack, aka Interlagos, in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 9, 2025. (Nelson ALMEIDA / AFP) Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead over his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in the drivers’ title battle. Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli finished second with Max Verstappen third after starting from the pitlane as Piastri came in fifth to fall 24 points behind Norris with three races and a sprint to go. “I was pushing,…
Roma’s Bryan Cristante fights for the ball with Udinese’s Arthur Atta during the Serie A match at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on November 9, 2025. (Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP) Italian champions Napoli came unstuck at Bologna on Sunday, losing 2-0 to cede the Serie A summit to Roma who beat Udinese by the same scoreline. Goals in the capital either side of the break by Lorenzo Pellegrini and Zeki Celik sent Gian Piero Gasperini’s side to the top of the table on 24 points after 11 outings. The breakthrough came for Roma when Hassane Kamara conceded a penalty after…
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham (C) heads the ball during the Spanish league match vs Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas Stadium in Madrid on November 9, 2025. (Thomas COEX / AFP) La Liga leaders Real Madrid were left frustrated in a 0-0 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, giving champions Barcelona a chance to close in on them. Xabi Alonso’s side moved five points clear of Villarreal in second and six ahead of the third-placed Catalans, who visit Celta Vigo later on. Rayo battled strongly in the derby clash and although Real Madrid had the better chances, the hosts also had opportunities…
Outgoing Lady Captain, Penny Wambui in action at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, November 8, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The weeklong Lady Captain Penny Wambui 2025 prize concluded on Saturday at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, leaving a trail of glamour, elegance, and fierce competition in its wake. The prestigious event, supported by over 30 sponsors and Friends of the Lady Captain, was a testament to the vibrant ladies’ section, which saw attendees dressed in a striking code of red, white, and gold for the ladies and formal black tie for the men, marking a glittering end to a year…
2025 NDCL Shield winner, the “Dashui Spartans” of Thika Sports Club celebrate their win at the Kenya Railway Golf Club, October 19, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Dashui Spartans of Thika Sports Club cemented their place as the undisputed champions of the Nairobi District Captains League (NDCL), crushing the competition to secure their fourth consecutive NDCL Shield title. Despite entering the season “on paper” as an ordinary mid-table team, the Spartans’ blend of strategic genius, dynamic pairing, and sheer grit propelled them to victory over Kenya Railways Golf Club’s (KRGC) Lions in the season-concluding finale on October 19, 2025. The…
Washington Wandera of KDF ( right) in action against John Kanyike of Kisumu during the third leg of the National Boxing League at Madison Square Garden, Nakuru on November 26, 2023. [File, Standard] Defending champions Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Police remain favourites for the title, as their boxers won their opening final matches in the fourth leg of the National Boxing League in Nanyuki on Saturday. Whoever wins the penultimate leg of the league championship in Nanyuki will be in a pole position to clinch the overall title ahead of next month’s leg in Kisumu. Boxers of the two teams…
Amon Kipchirchir (centre) of Administration Police spikes against Kennedy Mugo (left) and Lewis Ogutu of Chema Volleyball Club during their 2025/26 Kenya Volleyball Federation Men’s League match at Kasarani Indoor Arena.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] Newly promoted Chema Volleyball Club on Friday proved that they mean business as they beat Administration Police of Kenya in straight sets to register their second win of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League. Last season’s league finalists Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), and Kenya Airports Police Unit (KAPU) maintained their good runs in the first leg of the 2025-2026 season that…
Kenya Police fc and Sofapaka fc amidst SportPesa Premier League match at Police SACCO Stadium, Nov 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Newbies Nairobi United jumped to third in the SportPesa Premier League standings after thrashing Kariobangi Sharks 4-2 in a six goal thriller match at Dandora Stadium on Saturday. Commonly referred to as Naibois, the CAF Confederation Cup group stage bound outfit picked their fourth win of the season thanks to a brace from Nigerian import Michael Karamor and a goal apiece from Enoch Machaka and Lesley Owino. Ironically, it was Sharks who took the lead in the match after Frankline Omollo scored in…
Vipingo Ridge’s Naom Wafula follows the path of her tee shot during the the seventh leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at VetLab Sports Club on November 4, 2025. [Sunshine Tour] Kenyan golfers are approaching the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing with confidence and renewed determination as the Tour moves to the par-72 Limuru Country Club for the Betika Masters, taking place from today to Tuesday. The tournament arrives just days after a thrilling VetLab leg, where several Kenyan golfers delivered strong performances and secured valuable world ranking and Safari Tour Order of…
KPA’s Aminata Semassekou in action against Equity Hawks during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo Gymnasium on March 01. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will lead Kenya’s onslaught at the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers that begin today at Nyayo Gymnasium. The dockers will lead league finalists Zetech University Sparks in the hunt for a slot at the WBLA final to be held in Cairo, Egypt, later in the year. With only finalists guaranteed tickets to the final, the Kenyans will capitalise on home advantage to ensure that they return to…
Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards will look to continue their impressive unbeaten run and maximise a golden chance to go top when they face Mara Sugar in today’s SportPesa Premier League. Leopards, who sit third on the table with 12 points, have gone six matches without defeat. A win against Mara Sugar would see the 12-time champions temporarily move to the top of the standings, overtaking Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz, who are just one and two points ahead, respectively. Ingwe began…
Sharon Bitok Jeptarus during a training at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. [KSFD, Standard] Inspired by 1,500m World champion and record holder Faith Kipyegon, Deaflympics silver medallist Sharon Bitok Jeptarus is out to smash records in the category at the forthcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set to kick off in Japan next Saturday. Bitok will also be out to break another silver jinx in the women’s 800m category, where she will ply her trade for Kenya alongside Aidah Odero. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem…
Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club’s Njoroge Kibugu celebrates after winning the opening leg of the 2025-2026 season of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing event at the Thika Green Golf Resort on Wednesday, June 5, 2025. [Sunshine Tour] Kenya and East Africa’s hopes of having golfers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games remain alive—but the road ahead is steep and demanding. With the qualification process based on global rankings, golfers from the region will need to work their way into the world’s top 350 to stand a realistic chance of representing their countries. Golf’s return to the Olympic…
Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim. [AFP] Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United to “focus on the future” following former Old Trafford star Cristiano Ronaldo’s withering assessment of his old club. United are looking to rebuild following a woeful 2024/25 season, which saw them finish a lowly 15th in the Premier League and lose in the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur. Ronaldo insisted this week United manager Amorim cannot do “miracles” at a club that is “not on a good path”, saying “they need to change and it’s not only about the coach and players”. Follow The Standard channel on…
Jude Bellingham looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K Qualifying match between England and Latvia at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on March 24, 2025. [NurPhoto/AFP] Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been recalled to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. England, who secured qualification for next year’s tournament with two matches to spare, round off Group K with next Thursday’s match against Serbia at Wembley and a trip to Albania three days later. Real Madrid midfielder Bellingham was left out of Tuchel’s squad for games in October, when the 22-year-old…
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland (right) shoots past Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk during their English Premier League match at Anfield in Liverpool on March 10, 2024. [AFP] Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade — but this time both clubs are playing catch-up. Table-toppers Arsenal will hope their two main rivals cancel each other out at the Etihad, but a win for either City or Liverpool would be a psychological boost. The Gunners, meanwhile, face former captain Granit Xhaka when they travel to fourth-placed Sunderland, while Manchester United…
Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot. [AFP] Alexander Isak will return to Liverpool training on Friday ahead of this weekend’s showdown against Manchester City but manager Arne Slot has pleaded for patience with the club’s record signing. Isak, who signed in September from Newcastle for a British-record fee of £125 million ($164 million), has not played since coming off at half-time of the Champions League win in Frankfurt last month. “He will train for the first time today with the team again, after being three weeks out,” Slot said at his pre-match press conference on Friday. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp “I…
GSU’s Domnick Rutto returns the ball as Fredrick Lumanyo of Kenya Airports Police Unit blocks during yesterday’s KVF National League match at Kasarani Gymnasium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League champions General Service Unit (GSU) yesterday had a start they never wished for after suffering a shock defeat to the Kenya Airports Police Unit (KAPU). The absence of the trio of outside hitter Nicholas Matui, setter Mathias Kemboi and libero Hudson Kipchumba was deeply felt as GSU crumbled to a 3-2 defeat in the opening match of the 2025-2026 at Kasarani Indoor Arena. The paramilitary side…
Deaflympics men’s 800m champion Elikana Kiprop Rono trains at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Japan from Saturday next week. [KSFD] I won’t let the Europeans deny me gold in Japan. The medal belongs to the Kenyan people. These were the words of Deaflympics men’s 800m champion Elikana Kiprop Rono as he trained at Ulinzi Sports Complex, as he seeks to defend the crown at the forthcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Saturday next week. Rono is inspired to guard the title in the 25th edition of the quadrennial multi-sport event…
Senegal’s midfielder Sadio Mane in action against Ivory Coast during the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations. [AFP] Senegal will square off against Kenya in an international friendly, the Senegal Football Federation has confirmed. The Lions of Teranga will meet the Harambee Stars on November 18 at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, with kickoff scheduled for 15:00 GMT (6 pm EAT). The squad, selected by coach Pape Thiaw, features a mix of seasoned internationals and new faces. Notable inclusions include captain and talisman Sadio Mané of Al-Nassr, and premier defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Édouard Mendy between the posts, all of whom remain…
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has been honoured as the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) and Betika Coach of the Month for October 2025. The award, announced in Nairobi this afternoon, caps a landmark period for Odemba, after she guided the women’s national team to clinch a historic qualification to the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a February triumph over Tunisia, Kenya completed a 4-1 aggregate victory against The Gambia, earning their return to WAFCON for the first time since 2016, when Cameroon hosted the…
Beatrice Chebet (left) and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after winning gold and silver medals in the 5000m final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 on September 20. [AFP] They are popular among fans but are undeserving of World Athlete of Year Awards Those are words of Kenya’s athletics enthusiasts who have expressed displeasure and raised questions over why either double world champion Beatrice Chebet or Faith Kipyegon was named as finalists in the year’s global awards. Since the confirmation of the Athlete of the Year Awards 2025 on Tuesday, Kenyan fans and others across the world who felt that more…
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Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam (15) celebrate after scoring openning goal against Morocco in their TotalEnergies CAF 2024 at the Moi International Sports center. Aug 9, 2025.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Kenyan men’s national football team will square off against Senegal in an international friendly set to be played at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on November 18. .. … Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Published Date: 2025-11-06 12:25:47 Author: Source: The Standard
Barcelona’s Spanish forward Lamine Yamal (C) controls the ball as he prepares to shoot to score the equalizing 2-2 goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase day 4 football match between Club Brugge and FC Barcelona at Jan Breydelstadion stadium, in Bruges, on November 5, 2025. (NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) Spanish giants Barcelona needed to come from behind three times to earn a 3-3 draw at Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday. Teenage winger Lamine Yamal was back to his best for Hansi Flick’s side to help them earn a point in a gripping clash in Belgium.…
Manchester City players celebrate scoring vs Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League [AFP] Phil Foden struck twice and Erling Haaland netted against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 to climb to fourth in the Champions League table on Wednesday. Foden’s two sublime finishes came just in time to remind England manager Thomas Tuchel of his quality before the German names his final squad of the year on Friday. “Phil is back,” said City boss Pep Guardiola after Foden’s struggles for fitness and form last season. “He’s a special player, but we need his goals, definitely. Today,…
National Youth Service (NYS)’s John Troon and Captain Naman Chilongo of Western Prisons during Kenya Volleyball League at Nyayo national stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A series of mouthwatering clashes are lined up today as race for the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s National League title begins at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU), last season finalists Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), former holders Kenya Prisons and Equity Bank will all be in action as they seek a perfect start. GSU will launch their title defence against Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU) in the third encounter of the…
Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) chairman Reuben Ndolo. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] He’s a man full of conviction and desire. His words are measured…well, at least during this interview, they were. He poses when in deep thought and shoots back when ready to. A man whose calm voice gives a deceptive mien of his bulging physic. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1));…
National Youth Service (NYS)’s John Troon and Captain Naman Chilongo of Western Prisons during Kenya Volleyball League at Nyayo national stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A series of mouthwatering clashes are lined up today as race for the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s National League title begins at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU), last season finalists Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), former holders Kenya Prisons and Equity Bank will all be in action as they seek a perfect start. GSU will launch their title defence against Kenya Airport Police Unit (KAPU) in the third encounter of the…
Decathlete Dickson Rawino trains at Kasarani Stadium ahead of Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. [KSFD, Standard] After the rebirth of sprinting, especially the 100m category by Kenyan sprint ace Ferdinand Omanyala, which has put the country on the global map, Kenyan athletes are now daring to go in areas never explored before. One such athlete following in the footsteps of Omanyala is Dickson Rawino, who is gradually making in-roads in a very rare discipline, the decathlon. /* New modal style */ .fade-out-container { position: relative; background: none; top: -95px; padding: 4rem 0rem 2rem; text-align: center; } .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -40px;…
[Courtesy] The former mentor of French football star Antoine Griezmann was sentenced on Tuesday to six years in prison for sexually assaulting minors. Six men had accused Eric Olhats, 62, of acts they said he committed between 1997 and 2002, and in 2021 and 2022. All the plaintiffs were footballers under the age of 15 at Aviron Bayonnais FC when the incidents took place. Griezmann was not among the plaintiffs and told investigators that he neither experienced nor witnessed any such incidents. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The sentence handed down by a court in the southern French city…
Real Madrid’s Brazilian defender Eder Militao vies with Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk during the UEFA Champions League match vs Liverpool and Real Madrid at Anfield on November 4, 2025. (Paul ELLIS / AFP) Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said the English champions must build from the back after producing their best performance of the season to beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday. Prior to a 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, Liverpool had lost six of their previous seven games and gone 10 matches without a clean sheet. Madrid arrived in Merseyside in…
Arsenal’s English midfielder Max Dowman celebrates after the UEFA Champions League vs Slavia Prague, Czech Republic on November 4, 2025. (Michal Cizek / AFP) Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague on Tuesday as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win. Dowman, who is 15 years and 308 days old, beat German striker Youssoufa Moukoko, who played for Borussia Dortmund at Zenit St Petersburg at 16 years and 18 days in 2020. Moukoko currently plays for FC Copenhagen. At the post-match press conference in Prague, Arsenal manager…