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Canada’s Marco Arop and Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi cross the finish line in the men’s 800m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [AFP] Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s fiercest challenger has been Marco Arop of Canada, but Algerian Djamel Sedjati has been a major threat to the duo’s legacy in the men’s 800m. Sedjati, an Olympic bronze medallist from the 2024 Paris Games, has been consistent in his campaign to upset the pecking order and has occasionally defeated Wanyonyi and World Champion, Arop. This evening, Wanyonyi faces the Algerian national record holder at the Stockholm Diamond League…

The men’s 5000m action at the North Rift regional track and field championships on June 15, 2025. [Courtesy] Under-20 and 18 stars have produced stellar performances at the North Rift regional track and field championships at the Transcend Talent Academy in Trans Nzoia. The regional events were used to identify potential junior athletes for future Under-20 showpieces. Melvin Lekeyia from Samburu stormed to an Under-20 10,000m victory, beating West Pokot’s Alex Pelor by a second in the thrilling competition staged in the high-altitude Cherangany. Lekeyia secured his win in an impressive 29:46.8, while Pelor stopped the timer in 29:50.2, as…

Geoffrey Morley (left) and Kimoi Moi in a past action. [File, Standard] It was a disappointing start for Kenya in the Six-Goal-Calvary Cup after falling to Zimbabwe 6.5-6 in their first match in Harare on Friday evening. The three-day event involves three international matches that have been played on different days, with the final one set for this evening. Kenya got it rough in the first match after it became clear that they were not well acquainted with the Zimbabwean horses in all four chukkas of the encounter. However, they (Kenya) were keen not to repeat the same mistake in their two…

APS Bomet FC players in a past training session. [File, Standard] APS Bomet FC will now participate in the FKF Premier League next season. The National Super League side on Friday made history by qualifying for the Premier League for the very first time following the ruling from their abandoned match against Kibera Black Stars by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competitions Committee. They were awarded three points and two goals from the abandoned fixture at the 79th minute on June 1 at Jamhuri Sports Ground in Nairobi between APs Bomet FC Versus Kibera Black Stars after a disputed…

Golfers from left, KaisJamal, Anika Patel, Faith Mburu and Philip Meli during 2025 Standard County Golf Classic tournament at the Eldoret Club Uasin Gishu County yesterday. June 14, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] There was cutthroat competition at the par 71 Eldoret Club as the Standard County Golf Classic series teed off on the pristine golf course in Uasin Gishu County today. Former winners and home players Anika Patel and Wesley Kiprono were among the over 200 participants who attacked the glorious fairways for honours. “First nine has not been okay with me, hopefully I cruise through the second nine,” Patel told…

Anika Patel in action during 2024 Standard County Golf Classic Series at the par 71 Eldoret Club in Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] A fierce battle is looming as the 2025 Eldoret edition of the Standard County Golf Classic tees off at the par 71 Eldoret Club in Uasin Gishu County this morning. Former champions Anika Patel and Wesley Kiprono are among those angling for glory in the showpiece that has attracted over 200 players from Eldoret, Nandi Bears, Kakamega, Kitale and Nairobi. Others who have declared interest for the glittering prizes in the showdown, supported by mobile services…

Western Jaguars’ Isaac Wanjawa in action during their Kenya Hockey Premier League match against Daikyo Heroes at Dasmesh Stadium, Sikh Union Club, Nairobi, on June 7. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] History has it that most scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs came about as a result of curiosity. Isaac Wanjawa may not have made world-changing scientific discoveries, but his curiosity to know how it was possible to not only hit a small ball with a stick but also have full control of it led him to a now-promising hockey career. Just like every other boy, he grew up looking up to his…

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich (right) and Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi compete in the women’s 3000m steeplechase during the Oslo Diamond League Bislett Games 2025 at Bislett Stadium in Oslo, Norway, on Thursday. [AFP] Faith Cherotich’s rivalry with Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi in the women’s 3000m steeplechase can be compared to the close contests pitting Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Canadian Marco Arop in the men’s 800m last season. This season, Cherotich, an Olympic bronze medallist, is not giving Yavi, the reigning Olympic champion space to breathe. On Thursday night, Cherotich, who is transitioning to the senior ranks in style, proved once again that she…

Mathare United’s Sammy Imbuye drible ball with Victor Ngume of Kariobangi in hot pursiut during FKF Premier League at Dandora Stadium. Jan 12, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan football club Mathare United have taken a significant step forward in pursuit of stability and success, following the announcement of a one-year partnership with international gaming firm 1XBET. The deal, valued at Sh20 million, will see the gaming firm serve as the club’s main jersey sponsor for the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL) season. The announcement was made during the official launch of the partnership on Thursday at the United…

Anika Patel in action during Standard County Golf Classic Series at the par 71 Eldoret Club in Uasin Gishu County yesterday. June 8, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] A fierce battle is looming as the 2025 Eldoret edition of the Standard County Golf Classic tees off at the par 71 Eldoret Club in Uasin Gishu County this morning. Former champions Anika Patel and Wesley Kiprono are among those angling for glory in the showpiece that has attracted over 200 players from Eldoret, Nandi Bears, Kakamega, Kitale and Nairobi. Others who have declared interest for the glittering prizes in the showdown, supported…

KCB vs Kenya Prisons during their Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on June 07, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has received a major boot in their fight against doping in the country after being allocated Sh214 million in Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s 2025-2026 Financial Year Budget read on Thursday afternoon in Parliament. Anti-Doping Rule Violations are causing jitters as Kenya remains in Category A of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliance watch list. For instance, former world Under-20 5000m champion Edward Zakayo and Olympian Edinah Jebitok are among…

Kenya’s Edward Zakayo Pingua competes during the men’s 10,000m final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham on day five of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 2, 2022. (File, Standard) The country’s athletics stars continue to fall by the wayside as the doping menace rears its ugly head in Kenya. Anti-Doping Rule Violations are causing jitters as Kenya remains in Category A of World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliance watch list. /* 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:…

Agoro Sare High school (in White) against Shandarema Secondary in action during the Kenya Secondary School games at Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega county on 9th August 2023. (File, Standard) Karabok Secondary are the Karachuonyo South Sub County Secondary Schools football champions. They achieved the feat after overcoming fancied and stubborn Agoro Sare High School 2-1 in a re-match played at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay yesterday. Agoro Sare High drew the first blood through Philemon Rangasi in the eighth minute to lead by the solitary goal at the break. In the second half, the match belonged to the winners…

 Professional Golfers of Kenya Chairman John Wangai plays during the launch of the fifth edition of the NCBA Golf Series at Railways Golf Club. Jan 14, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Leading national broadcaster, the Standard Group PLC, is among eight corporates who have come on board to support Kenya’s bid for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Standard Group will walk toe-to-toe with pro golfers Sullivan Muthugia (Thika), Tony Omuli (Golf Park), Robinson Owiti (Vet Lab) and Greg Snow (Muthaiga) in their bid to punch tickets for the Summer Games. Twenty eight other local pros have also been adopted, in four batches…

Limuru Junior Open 2024 winners at the Limuru Golf and Country Club, August 6, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Junior Golf Foundation (JGF) has announced the provisional national Junior Golf Squad for the 2025/26 season, comprising 12 talented boys and 10 outstanding girls. The squad members were selected based on their performances in the national junior tournaments that are held across the Country and their ranking in the JGF Order of Merit. The full list reflects a broad spread of talent across various age groups with the youngest members being just 12 years old, a clear sign of the foundation’s commitment…

English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold gives a press conference during his official presentation as a new Real Madrid CF player, at the Ciudad Real Madrid training complex in Valdebebas, on the outskirts of Madrid, on June 12, 2025. [AFP] New Real Madrid signing Trent Alexander-Arnold said he joined the “only” team he would have considered leaving Liverpool for, at his presentation on Thursday. Reds fans jeered Alexander-Arnold after the academy graduate revealed he would leave this summer, but eventually gave him a warm farewell on the last day of the Premier League season. “It was never a question of where, it…

Brentford manager Thomas Frank applauds fans after a match. [AFP] Tottenham have reached an agreement with Premier League rivals Brentford to make Thomas Frank their head coach following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou, it was widely reported on Thursday. Spurs set their sights on Frank after dismissing Postecoglou last week, just 16 days after he won the Europa League, and made an official approach to Brentford earlier this week. Britain’s Press Association said discussions initially centred on Frank’s current terms at Brentford and further talks were required over which backroom staff he would take with him. Frank’s contract with Brentford…

Standard Group sponsored golfers with Rose Mkok, Kenya Ladies Golf Union Chairperson. From Left- Sullivan Muthugia, Tony Omuli, Robinson Owiti and Greg Snow. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Leading national broadcaster, The Standard Group PLC, is among the eight corporations that have come on board to support Kenya’s bid for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Standard Group will walk toe to toe with pro golfers Sullivan Muthugia (Thika), Tony Omuli (Golf Park), Robinson Owiti (Vet Lab) and Greg Snow (Muthaiga) in their bid to punch tickets to the Summer Games. 28 other local pros have also been adopted, in four batches each,…

Atitio banks on 53 years’ experience ahead of KCB East Africa Golf Tour in Kisumu By Washington Onyango Veteran golfer Joseph Atitio will be relying on his vast experience as he steps onto the Nyanza Golf Club course for the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on Saturday. Atitio, who first swung a golf club back in 1972, believes that the knowledge he has gathered over 53 years could give him the edge at the par-70 course in Kisumu. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Atitio said that while he hopes to compete for the top honors, his main goal is to…

Nyanza Golf Club’s Joseph Atitio duirng the Captain’s Prize on January 18, 2025 in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Veteran golfer Joseph Atitio will be relying on his vast experience as he steps onto the Nyanza Golf Club course for the KCB East Africa Golf Tour on Saturday. Atitio, who first swung a golf club back in 1972, believes that the knowledge he has gathered over 53 years could give him the edge at the par-70 course in Kisumu. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Atitio said that while he hopes to compete for the top honours, his main goal is to…

Tunisia’s Guermazi Sana (left) and Ella Kaabachi challenges Elizabeth Wambui (center) of Harambee Starlets in their 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers campaign at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Friday, Feb 21, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Starlets will be seeking redemption when they take on Burundi in their CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship opening match on Sunday at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Starlets are coming from a 5-1 heavy defeat to Morocco in their last friendly match played last week and will be hoping to turn around their poor show into wins. The championship will feature five teams playing on a…

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] FKF Premier League golden boot hopeful Emmanuel Osoro has promised to work even harder and fight for the Kenyan flag after helping Harambee Stars edge Chad 2-1 in an international friendly match played on Tuesday night at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. The FC Talanta goal poacher who sits second in the Golden Boot race with 16 goals with two matches left scored and assisted in the match that saw South African tactician Benni McCarthy bag his first win since…

Harambee Stars fans during Gabon match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] While Benni McCarthy was celebrating his first win as Harambee Stars coach in Morocco, former Afcon champions Senegal were proving to be the kings of the jungle against England after the Teranga Lions hammered the Three Lions 3-1 in their backyard. Senegal became the first African side to defeat England in any competition. It is these high-calibre matches that Harambee Stars fans are now demanding from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), as the majority downplayed the basis of playing lower-ranked teams during the international break. For many, it is not a must that they win every encounter…

Dismas Indiza during The 56th edition of the Magical Kenya Open at Muthaiga Golf Club on Thursday, Feb20, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kakamega Sports Club’s Dismas Indiza produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma in a sudden-death playoff and secure victory at the Ruiru leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing yesterday. Starting the day five shots behind, Indiza capitalised on Lejirma’s early mistakes, carding a level-par 72 to tie at 4-under par 212 after regulation play. In the playoff, Indiza sealed the win with a birdie on the par-4 18th, as Lejirma could only manage par, earning the Sh400,000 winner’s cheque…

Kenya Lionesses celebrate after winning in South Africa.[World Rugby] Kenya Lionesses might have lost to South Africa’s Springboks women yesterday, but their fighting spirit was surely impressive after going down by a try with the defending champions holding on for a narrow 19-12 win. Despite a poor start that granted the South Africans a 12-0 halftime advantage, the East Africans revealed the never-say-die attitude in them when two late tries trembled the mighty Springboks, who have already qualified to play in this year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. The one-try defeat was an improvement from Kenya, who lost 63-5 when the…

Javan Otieno (center) of Nakuru RFC fights for possession against Kisumu RFC players during their Kenya Cup clash at Nakuru Athletics Club, Nakuru City, on February 15, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Even the giants feared visiting the butchering field of Nakuru Athletic Club when Nakuru RFC was a team to reckon with! This is when the visiting teams got disappointed when faced with crucial national assignments. These teams feared returning home empty-handed after weeks of rigorous training that gave their players hope of breaking the jinx that had eluded several champions and defending champions. And Nakuru RFC made the life of visiting teams a nightmare when playing at their backyard—that’s Nakuru…

Harambee Stars in action vs Chad at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco [FKF] Harambee Stars claimed a 2-1 win over Chad at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco, giving head coach Benni McCarthy his first victory since taking charge of the team. The win came after a goalless draw against the same Chad side on Saturday, 7 June. McCarthy, who had failed to win in his first three matches, made nine changes to his squad — and the move paid off. Kenya took the lead in the 18th minute through Emmanuel Osoro. The FC Talanta striker finished off a low cross…

France’s forward Rayan Cherki warms up with a ball prior to the UEFA Nations League third place play-off football match between Germany and France in Stuttgart, southwestern Germany on June 8, 2025. [AFP] Manchester City completed the signing of French international Rayan Cherki from Lyon on Tuesday, in time to beat the deadline to register new players for the start of the Club World Cup. Cherki, 21, joins a new-look City, seeking to bounce back after a dismal trophyless season for Pep Guardiola’s men, for a fee of 36.5 million euros ($41 million, £30.3 million) plus an extra six million…

Harambee Stars head Coach Benni McCarthy instruct players against Gabon in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Nyayo stadium, March 23, 2025. Gabon won 2-1. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has fired back at critics after their disappointing 0-0 draw with Chad over the weekend, as he called for calm and time as Kenya prepares to face Chad in a rematch today from 6pm at Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. McCarthy called on the fans and media to back down because there is no magic wand that can turn Harambee Stars into galacticos in…

Monicah Masega in action during the inaugural United Nations Football for the Goals tournament in Siaya on August 14, 2023. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Football lovers in Kenya who wish to organize tournaments in villages and other parts of the country will now need to obtain official permission from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). This follows a new directive from the national football body, which says all football activities must be approved by its national office before they are held. In a circular sent to all football stakeholders, FKF stated that it is the only body in charge of controlling and supervising football matches…

Nithi: Public forum on budget ends in chaosSome residents claimed the representation was tilted to sideline opposing views. Published Date: 2025-06-10 06:46:16 Author: Source: The Star

DCI players celebrate a point against Kenya Pipeline during their Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on June 06, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2024-2025 season of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League will go down in history as one of the most competitive and more so, the women’s contest. This is after the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) pulled the unexpected by eliminating multiple winners Kenya Prisons from the title race. Though DCI lost to a more experienced Kenya Pipeline side in the final to settle for silver, they indeed made a…

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente. [AFP] Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his side were “already thinking about the World Cup” after Sunday’s Nations League final loss on penalties to Portugal in Munich. “From this very moment we are already thinking about the next World Cup, which is our goal. With the way we approach things, we are sure to go far in the future,” de la Fuente said. “Our team is always in a position to win, there is a lot of commitment, a lot of roots. We will always be close to winning.” Spain led twice but were twice pegged…

Fasila Odhiambo (L) of Ulinzi Starlets challenge Yvonne Muyoka of Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Vihiga Queens will face off with Kibera Soccer Women in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women’s Cup final. The two sides made it to the final of the fourth edition of the tournament after winning their respective semifinals against Bungoma Queens and FKF Women’s Premier League champions Kenya Police Bullets. Vihiga Queens, who have won the Premier League title four times, will be returning to the Cup final…

KCB celebrate a dominant 3-1 win over Kenya Prisons during the KVF Women’s League Playoffs at Kasarani Indoor Arena on June 7, 2025. [KCB Media] Seven KCB Women’s Volleyball Team players have been called up to the national team for the upcoming World Championship set to serve off on August 22 to September 7 in Thailand. The seven players, who are part of the 29-member provisional squad include Marlene Tata, Juliana Namutira, Belinda Barasa, Deborah Jesang, Fridah Boke, Pauline Chemutai and Shirleen Maywa. Speaking after the team had been named, Marlene Terry said she is looking forward to help Kenya win and…

Barcelona and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski [Courtesy] Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski said Sunday he would not play for his national team Poland so long as coach Michal Probierz remained in charge. The 36-year-old has played 158 times for Poland, scoring 85 goals, but earlier in the day was replaced as team captain by Piotr Zielinski. “Taking into account the circumstances and a loss of trust in the coach, I have decided to resign from playing for the Poland national team for as long as he remains in charge,” Lewandowski said on X. But the former Bayern Munich centre-forward left the…

Portugal’s forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo carries the trophy after winning the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. [Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP] Cristiano Ronaldo’s coach and teammates praised his leadership after Sunday’s Nations League final win over Spain in Munich. Portugal twice fell behind, but twice came back, with Ronaldo scoring the second equaliser. “A captain with the type of experience he has is essential to show the necessary values and personality,” said Portugal coach Roberto Martinez. “Spain was ahead on the scoreboard twice, but the captain…

Team Portugal hold the trophy and celebrate with the fans after winning the UEFA Nations League final football match between Portugal and Spain in Munich, southern Germany on June 8, 2025. (Photo by Alexandra BEIER / AFP) A spectator was killed after falling from the stands at the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain in Munich on Sunday, UEFA confirmed to AFP subsidiary SID. The fan fell from the central tier during the first period of extra time into the press box in the lower tier. Paramedics and police rushed to the scene to assist the fan. A UEFA…

Kisii Falcons’ Derrick Otieno celebrates after scoring in a past match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It was a dull weekend out for Kenya Hockey Union Women’s Premier League champions Blazers Hockey Club as they secured two points from a possible six. Yesterday, the record league champions played to a one-all draw against Amira Sailors having registered an identical outcome against United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) Spartans on Saturday. Just like their game against Spartans, Blazers once again found themselves trailing after Sandra Vodoti sounded the board four minutes into play. Aurellia Opondo restored parity in the eighth minute through a penalty corner conversion.…

Chris Owalla of Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) reacts in their match against General Service Unit (GSU) at Kasarani. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After two years of being overshadowed, volleyball giants General Service Unit (GSU) are back! Back at the top where they believe they belong. The paramilitary side yesterday beat Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 2-1 to recapture the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League gong that they had lost to Kenya Prisons in 2023 in a final match at Kasarani Indoor Arena. GSU recovered from a game two 3-1 defeat to the Dockers to win in straight sets to the delight…

Kenya Lionesses captain Grace Adhiambo (centre) in action against Ghana. [Rugby Africa] Kenya Lionesses made a dream start in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup assignment after humbling hosts Madagascar 28-5 in their opening match played over the weekend at Stade Makis in Antananarivo. As qualifiers for the 2029 Women’s Rugby World Cup, to be hosted in Australia, Kenya needs to win the round-robin competition, which also involves defending champions South Africa and Uganda, to advance to the global final. Phoebe Akinyi, Faith Livoi, Stellah Wafula and Sinaida Mokaya all crossed over the white wash in the revenge win. Madagascar stunned Kenya 29-22…

UoN Dynamites’ Liz Okumu (left) and Sharon Elman of Eagle Wings in a past match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Stanbic Bank Aces Saturday held their nerve to beat University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites 64-61 in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played at Nyayo Gymnasium. The bankers recovered from a dull start that saw them trail the students by seven points at the first quarter break to win the second quarter 23-9 and take a 33-25 advantage at half-time. Dynamites would take the charge of the game again in the third period as they made calculated moves in…

Isaac Wanjawa of Western Jaguars in action during their Kenya Hockey Men’s Premier League match against Daikyo Heroes at Dasmesh Stadium, Sikh Union Club, Nairobi on June 7, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League champions Western Jaguars showed no mercy to first-timers Daikyo Heroes, thrashing them 6-1 in a lopsided match played on Saturday at Dashmesh Stadium. It was a tough day in the office for Premier League debutants, as Twinkle Hockey Club who were also promoted this season, suffered a 3-0 defeat to Sliders Hockey Club in the women’s title chase. But it was…

Noel Murambi of Kenya Pipeline celebrates their victory against DCI during the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium on June 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  After two seasons of coming so close but falling short, Kenya Pipeline finally got it right to reclaim their Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League gong. The oilers achieved the feat yesterday when they outlasted the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in game two of the best of three played at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday. However, their victory did not come easy, as they had to dig deep, forcing…

Zetech Sparks’ Ashley Minayo loses control as Nicole Adhiambo of ANU Panthers controls ball during KBF Premier League at Nyayo National Stadium, Gymnasium on Saturday, October 15, 2022. [File, Standard] African Nazarene University (ANU) Panthers yesterday thrashed hapless Storms 61-27 to enhance their chances of outlasting the demotion threat and retaining their spot in the Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League. Panthers and Storms have had it rough and have been courting relegation at the bottom of the standings. However, unlike Storms who are yet to win a match, Panthers have won two and are fighting to get themselves out…

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. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] A series of entertaining Kenya Basketball Federation league matches are lined-up from today to Sunday at different venues. Defending Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder and Equity Bank Hawks will be in action today at Nyayo Gymnasium. Thunder will take on University of Nairobi (UoN) Terror today in hunt of their 17th win this season. They will be out to maintain their unbeaten run even as they…

From Left- Kingdom Bank Head of Retail Banking, Timothy Kabaiku (in blue suit) presents a dummy cheque worth Sh100, 000 to Sergeant Peter Mwangi (men’s Shot put athlete), Jane Kiiri, the Kenya Prisons Deputy Commissioner General Technical, the 2025 Absa Kipkeino Classic women’s 800m champion Lilian Odira and Kenya Prisons Service Deputy Commissioner General Administration Nicholas Maswai at the Kenya Prisons Service Head Quarters in Nairobi on Thursday، June 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango، Standard] The 2021 World U20 men’s 1500m champion Vincent Keter and reigning Absa Kip Keino Classic women’s 800m champion Lilian Odira are among the star-studded cast that…

Harambee Starlets players celebrate after beating Tunisia 1-0 in a Women Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Souse, Tunisia on February 26, 2025. [FKF Media] Harambee Starlets will be among five nations that will battle it out in this year’s Cecafa Senior Women’s Championship set for June 12-22 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed that the Kenyan girls, who are currently in Morocco for friendly matches against the Atlas Lionesses, will compete at the regional tournament. Other nations are hosts Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and South Sudan. Though the competition is aimed at giving Cecafa representatives to the…

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,…

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…