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For Algeria, the equation is simple: beat Niger or risk an early exit from the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Pamoja 2024. Victory will secure their place in the knockout stages and keep alive hopes of another deep run in CHAN football. Coach Madjid Bougherra has cast today’s showdown as the defining moment of their campaign. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Currently second in Group C with five points, the local Greens cannot afford a slip against Niger, who have already been eliminated with just one point and no goals scored. A win would not only secure Algeria’s qualification…

Uganda’s Cranes during a training session. [CAF] Group C of the 2024 CHAN Championship has come down to a tense finish, with three teams Uganda, Algeria, and South Africa still in strong contention to qualify for the quarterfinals. As the final group matches kick off today, Uganda’s Cranes currently lead the table with six points from three matches, thanks to victories over Guinea (3-0) and Niger (2-0). Their only setback came in the opening fixture against Algeria, where they lost 3-0. With their last group match set against South Africa in Kampala, the Cranes need just a draw to confirm their…

Senegal coach Souleymane Diallo. [Cafonline] Substitute striker Issa Boye will take the lead in Senegal’s last Pool D match against Sudan in the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City on Tuesday. Officials confirmed injuries of two key strikers whom they were not willing to reveal their names who got injured in their last match against Congo Brazzaville that ended in a one all draw. In one of their places, Issa Boye who came in for Yaya Al Mbaye in their match against the Rhumba Boys will be the main replacement in the Senegalese…

Royal Nairobi Golf Club lady golfer Ashley Awuor. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s lady golfer Ashley Awuor came out blazing in a hotly contested scene to be crowned the 2025 Kenya Ladies Open Amateur Match Play Champion at Limuru Country Club in Kiambu County at the weekend.    Awuor who was the runner up in the same tournament last year, proved no joke this time beating home club’s Nancy Wairimu 3&1 in the finals to claim the overall title. “It is such an honor to win this prestigious tournament for emerging top lady golfers from around the country…

Kenya Builders Managing Director, Dinesh Patel (left) presents the Sigona Ladies Invitation overall team prize to the trio of (left-right) Agnes Salim, Pauline Kimani, and Wendy Owino, during the presentation gala at Sigona Golf Club, August 16, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] In the world of sports, the final score only tells half the story. While awards and titles may be the ultimate prize, it is the moments of shared joy, friendly competition, and unwavering support that truly define a community. This resonated as the Sigona Ladies Invitation, whose theme was, “Friendship and Fairways,” concluded at the Sigona Golf Club with…

President William Ruto visits Harambee Stars’ team in a Nairobi hotel on August 11, 2025. [PSC]  The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has credited Harambee Stars’ strong performance at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) to a combination of financial incentives and personal motivation from President William Ruto. FKF President Hussein Mohammed said that beyond technical preparation, the players’ morale has been lifted by the President’s consistent support, both material and emotional. Speaking after the Stars’ latest victory against Zambia, Mohammed noted that the President’s visits to the national team, in dressing rooms, training camps, and hotels, have motivated the players. “We…

Kenya’s Harambee Stars will each receive Sh3 million following their stunning unbeaten run in the group stage of the ongoing CHAN tournament, capped with a decisive win against Zambia. President William Ruto accompanied by ODM leader Raila Odinga visited Harambee Stars team after the match against Zambia on August 17, 2025. [PSC] The reward comes after ODM leader Raila Odinga pledged Sh500,000 to every player, on top of the Sh2.5 million per player commitment earlier made by President William Ruto after the Stars’ memorable 1-0 victory over Morocco last week. Speaking in the dressing room after the hard-fought triumph over…

  Kenyans go through security checks before Harambee Stars match against Zambia on Aug 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Sunday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash between Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, drew heavy security around the facility and its vicinity.  Not taking any chances, Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), and the government deployed a multi-agency operation involving the General Service Unit (GSU), regular police, and intelligence teams, in an effort to avert a repeat of the crowd trouble that marred Kenya’s last game against Morocco. Follow The Standard channel on…

President William Ruto finds his seat hot during match between Kenya and Zambia on August 17, 2025. [PSC] For 90 minutes, Kenyans held its collective breath as the Harambee Stars’ final  Group A clash against Zambia went down at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The entire period the team was on the pitch, it was a national spectacle that kept everyone, from State House to the streets of Nairobi, on edge as all waited for a defining moment. President William Ruto at Kasarani during match between Kenya and Zambia on August 17, 2025. [PSC] Inside the stadium, President William Ruto’s…

Laiser Hill’s Tyrel Ian and Noah Wafula of Dagoretti High duringBrookside National Secondary Schools term one games at Shanzu Teachers Training College, on April 11, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former East Africa basketball champions Laiser Hill Academy yesterday defeated compatriots Lukenya Boys High School 57-45 in a Group B match of the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games here in Kakamega. The victory saw the seven-time East Africa winners maintain their unbeaten run and enhance their chances of reclaiming the title they last won in 2012. Laiser Hill top Group B with six points and only…

Harambee Stars won their last Group A match against Zambia on Aug 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars sealed top spot in Group A of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after edging out Zambia 1-0 in a tense final group match yesterday at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The decisive moment came 15 minutes from time when Tusker forward Ryan Ogam struck to break Zambian resistance to send the home crowd of over 27,000 fans into wild celebrations. It was Ogam’s second goal of the tournament, and it ensured Kenya closed the group stage unbeaten…

Michael Kibwage (Right) of Kenya Harambee Stars and Happy Nsiku of Zambia Chipolopolo in action during their Chan 2024 CHAN Tournament match at Kasarani Stadium on August 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] President William Ruto has praised Kenya’s Harambee Stars for their historic run to the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after topping Group A with a 1-0 win over Zambia on Sunday at Kasarani Stadium. In a celebratory statement shortly after the match, the President lauded the team’s resilience and ability to defy the odds. “At the beginning of the CHAN tournament, no one gave our…

Ryan Ogam celebrates scoring against Zambia during their 2024 CHAN Tournament match at Kasarani Stadium on August 17, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars sealed top spot in Group A of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after edging out Zambia 1-0 in a tense final group match at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday. The decisive moment came fifteen minutes from time when Tusker forward Ryan Ogam struck to break Zambian resistance and send the home crowd of over 27,000 fans into wild celebrations. It was Ogam’s second goal of the tournament, and it ensured…

Security beefed at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani ahead of match between Harambee Stars and Zambia’sChipolopolo on August 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]  Nairobi rolled out its heaviest security operation in recent years as  Harambee Stars prepared to face Zambia’s Chipolopolo in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Sunday. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF), the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and government agencies deployed the General Service Unit (GSU), regular police and intelligence teams to prevent a repeat of crowd trouble that disrupted Kenya’s previous match against Morocco. Fans began arriving at…

Madagascar sealed a place in the quarter-finals of CHAN 2024 with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar, on August 16, 2025. [Cafonline]  Madagascar made it to the quarterfinals of Africa Nations Championships after dismissing Burkina Faso 2-1 in their last Pool B outing at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City on Saturday. Madagascar finished runners up in her four matches with seven points tying with Mauritania but had a superior goals aggregate against the West Africans in the Pool B. Hosts and Pool B leaders Tanzania who were held to a goalless draw by…

Mombasa Road/Langata Road roundabout after section of the road was closed at Nyayo National Stadium. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Nairobi is facing heavy traffic disruptions as police order major road closures and diversions to accommodate two African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A matches. The National Police Service (NPS) announced that Aerodrome Road from Madaraka Roundabout to Bunyala Roundabout, one lane of Lang’ata Road from Madaraka to Lusaka Roundabout and one lane of Mombasa Road between Lusaka and Bunyala Roundabouts will be closed. “Motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as Likoni Road through Enterprise Road or the Southern Bypass when…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni MacCarthy during training session at Police Sacco on August 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Stafford]  Benni McCarthy has urged Harambee Stars to end their group stage campaign in style when they face Zambia in their final Group A clash of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) today (3pm). The South African tactician, who took charge of Kenya earlier this year, has already guided the team to an impressive run in the tournament. Kenya sits at the summit of Group A with seven points after beating Morocco 1-0, edging DR Congo 2-1, and holding Angola to a…

Harambee Stars defender Mike Kibwage in action against Morocco midfielder during a CHAN 2024 Group A match at Kasarani Stadium on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars defender Mike Kibwage says they are focused on finishing on top of Group A in the ongoing African Nations Championship (Chan). Although already qualified for the quarter-finals, Kenya is poised to take on Zambia in their last match of the pool, which is also very crucial to the country, at Kasarani Stadium today. Should Kenya finish on top of the group, their quarter-finals encounter pitting them against Mauritania or Madagascar will be staged…

Janeth Chepng’etich leads in 10000m women’s race during the World Athletics Championship trials 2025 at Ulinzi Sports Complex. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] African 10,000m champion Janeth Chepng’etich will be on a mission when she flies the Kenyan colours at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships next month. She will be teaming up with countrywomen, record holder in the distance Beatrice Chebet and 10km fastest woman Agnes Ngetich, in their campaign to bring the medals home. Just weeks to the global showpiece scheduled for September 13 – 21, Chepng’etich says her dream is a maiden world medal.   Follow The Standard channel…

Harambee Stars players during training session at Police Sacco on August 16, 2025 ahead of their Chan 2024 match against Zambia on Sunday. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) has taken a surprising twist, with East African nations storming the spotlight and stamping authority on the continental stage. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan have all risen to the top of their groups, leaving traditional giants stunned and pundits impressed by their resilience and flair. In Group A, hosts Kenya’s Harambee Stars have lived up to the home crowd’s expectations, sitting pretty at the top with seven points…

All Saints Embu High School rugby player celebrates after winning the 2024 national title against Butula Boys in Machakos. [File, Standard] Reigning rugby 15s champions All Saints Embu launched their title defence with a resounding 27-3 win against Uganda’s Busoga College as the 2025 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games entered day three. All Saints, who lost their national title to Vihiga High School during the Term One games, made their intentions to retain the title known by dominating the game from start to finish. Their efforts would see them take a 15-0 half-time lead against…

St Joseph’s High School captain Ochieng Charles in action against E.P.M Mpanda’s Bigiriman Chaffi at Bukhungu Stadium on August 16 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] National football boys’ champions St Joseph Boy’s Kitale kicked off their East Africa campaign on the front foot Saturday after thrashing Burundian outfit Mpanda 6-0 at Kakamega High School. The Rift Valley heavyweights had a two-day rest before hitting the pitch and many fans were waiting to see their champions after Musingu, Agai and Butere Boys all played in the opening two days of the week long regional schools championships. Agai and Musingu had already bagged…

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon competes in the women’s 1000m event during the Xiamen IAAF Diamond League athletics meeting at Egret Stadium in Xiamen, in China’s eastern Fujian province, on April 26, 2025. [AFP] Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon just missed out on the long-standing world record in the women’s 3,000m at the Silesia Diamond League meet on Saturday. Six weeks after improving her own world 1,500m record in Eugene, the three-time Olympic and four-time world gold medallist clocked 8min 07.04sec over the non-Olympic distance. That fell just short of the 8:06.11 world record set by China’s Wang Junxia in 1993. Kipyegon, who also…

South Africa defender Harold Majadibodu (left) in action against Niger during their 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C match at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Kampala, on August 15, 2025. [CAF Media] South Africa were left to rue missed opportunities and VAR drama after being held to a goalless draw by Niger in their 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group C clash in Kampala on Friday night. The result at the Nelson Mandela Stadium means Bafana Bafana remain on five points, level with Algeria and just one behind leaders Uganda, with all three sides still fighting for a place in the…

Central African Republic coach Sébastien Ngato. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]  As the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group B reaches its final round, two different football stories will be written at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium tonight. On one end, unstoppable hosts Tanzania, flawless in their first three matches, are chasing perfection and history. On the other, debutants Central African Republic, bruised by three consecutive defeats, are seeking redemption, pride and forgiveness.  “We are going to step on the pitch tomorrow and give everything we have,” said Central African Republic head coach Sebastien Ngato. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp ‎Ngata did not…

Burkina Faso fans cheer their team during a CHAN 2024 match at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] As they get ready to seek a quarter-final qualification in 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), Madagascar are breathing fire! Theirs is to overcome Burkina Faso with a bigger margin that should guarantee them a slot to the last eight by the end of today.  Madagascar face Burkina Faso in their last Group B match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City this afternoon. And the islanders have warned Burkina Faso to brace for a tough match. Follow The Standard channel on…

Football Fans in Nairobi watch the Zambia vs Morocco match near National Archives along Moi Avenue on August 14, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Hundreds of football fans in Nairobi have found a new way to experience the CHAN 2024 thrill right in the heart of the city. On Thursday evening, crowds gathered outside the iconic Kenya National Archives on Moi Avenue to watch the Zambia vs Morocco clash on a massive outdoor screen, the first in a series of government-designated Fan Zones across the capital. The initiative comes as a relief to many supporters who missed out on match tickets…

Niger national football team Menas. [CAF] The battle for Group C’s two quarter-final spots at the CHAN 2024 Championship will be decided on the August 19, 2025. This is after Niger’s Menas held South Africa’s Bafana Bafana to a goalless draw on Thursday in Kampala. The result keeps Uganda, Algeria and South Africa all within touching distance of qualification, while both Guinea and Niger’s hopes hang by a thread. The Uganda Cranes need only a draw against South Africa on August 18 to book their place in the quarter-finals. A win would secure them top spot, while a loss could…

Kabras Sugar players in action during Kenya Cup match against Menengai Oilers on March 1,2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kabras Sugar RFC will be out to retain their Christie Sevens crown when the two-day tournament kicks off today at the RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi. The sugarmen, who currently sit fifth on the National Sevens Circuit standings, have recalled five Kenyan internationals in a bid to bounce back from a disappointing outing at the Prinsloo Sevens in Nakuru. Kabras has named a strong squad blending returning stars with consistent performers from the first two legs of the circuit. Brian Tanga, one…

Uganda’s Cranes [Courtesy] With three matches left in Group C of the CHAN 2024 Championship, the race for the two quarter-final spots is delicately poised. Uganda, Algeria, South Africa, and Guinea are still in contention, while Niger face a near-impossible task after a poor start. The group has delivered surprises, shocks, and tight margins and now every goal and point counts. Uganda’s Cranes lead the group with six points and a healthy goal difference (+2), having beaten Guinea (3-0) and Niger (2-0) after an opening-day 3-0 defeat to Algeria. Their final game is against South Africa on August 18 at…

Madagascar and the Central African Republic players heading to the field in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) encounter on August 13, 2025. Madagascar 2-0 CAR. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] As the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) group stage heads toward home stretch, several teams have already seen their dreams cut short. For Angola, Zambia, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, and Nigeria, the campaign has ended earlier than hoped, leaving fans and players reflecting on missed chances and lessons for the future. Zambia team arrive for their CHAN 2024 match against Morocco at Nyayo National stadium on August 14, 2025. [Stafford…

Left-handers golf tournament overall winner Kaash Padam in action at Kenya Railway Golf Club, August 14, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] On Thursday, the Kenya Railway Golf Club hosted a special Left-handers Clubnite to celebrate left-handed golfers, a day for them to tell friends how proud they are and also raise awareness of the everyday issues that lefties face as they cope with life in a world designed for right-handers. The tournament saw a strong turnout with 103 golfers competing for the top honours on the course, whose highlight was the Longest Drive contest on the par-five 10th hole, where all right-handed…

Kesogon Secondary School volleyball players in action against Kwanthanze Girls during their match at Kisii School. [File, Standard] Former girls’ volleyball champions Kwathanze on Thursday made their intentions to recapture the title known as this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games got underway in Kakamega. Kwanthanze who are keen to reclaim the title they lost to compatriots Kesogon Secondary School last year registered a straight sets win over Kajunjumele Secondary School from Tanzania in Group A. The record East Africa champions showed no mercy at they won the match at Masinde Muliro University of Science…

Zambia players celebrate scoring against Morocco on August 14, 2025, Chipolopolo lost 3-1. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Zambia’s national football team, fondly known as Chipolopolo the Copper Bullets have become the first casualty of elimination in Group A of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). Despite coming into the tournament as one of the favourites and boasting a proud footballing legacy, three straight defeats have ended their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages. The Southern African giants fell 2-0 to DR Congo on August 7, suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat to Angola on August 10, and were humbled 3-1 by…

El Mami Tetah (left) of Mauritania battles for the ball with Moumou Diallo of Burkina Faso during the CHAN Group B clash at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es salaam, Tanzania on August 13, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Host Tanzania’s Taifa Stars remain untouchable at the summit of the African Nations championship Chan group B with a flawless performance that has seen them win three times on the trot. But behind this impressive form is a three-way street fight for the last ticket to the quarter finals. Mauritania eked out a nervy 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso on Wednesday night…

Angola’s player battling for the ball from Harambee Stars player on August 7, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium is today hosting a clash that could shape the destiny of Group A at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s home-based Leopards, two-time champions, are taking on Angola’s Palancas Negras in a match where the stakes could not be higher, survival for one side and a potential quarter-final ticket for the other. For DR Congo, their CHAN 2024 journey began with optimism after head coach Otis Ngoma named a formidable 36-man preliminary  squad…

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir crosses the line to win the women’s race in the 2024 London Marathon, on April 21, 2024. [AFP] For Peres Jepchirchir, returning to Japan for the 2025 World Athletics Championships next month rekindles memories of her Olympic marathon victory in Tokyo in 2021. On Thursday, Jepchirchir, who is the most decorated marathoner in the Kenyan squad to the Tokyo World Championships said it was exciting to return to Japan where she delivered her first Olympic title nearly four years ago. Jepchirchir, a winner of London, New York City and Boston marathons said during the official launch of…

DR Congo vs Angola in action at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Thursday, August 14. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya is through to the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Harambee Stars secured a spot in the last eight on Thursday night after DR Congo stunned Angola 2-0 in a penultimate Group A match at MISC Kasarani. Second-half headers from Jephté Kitambala and substitute Jonathan Mokonzi sealed a result that keeps the Leopards A’ firmly in the qualification race from Group A. Earlier in the day, Morocco defeated Zambia 3-1, setting up a likely semi-final decider between DR Congo…

Fans during the CHAN 2024 match between Zambia and Morocco at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Thursday, August 14, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] East African football fans say cash incentives from their presidents are fuelling hopes that the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy will remain in the region for the first time. Supporters in Kenya, Uganda, Zanzibar and Tanzania Mainland point to recent wins and group leads as proof the financial pledges are lifting morale  and performances. President William Ruto has promised Kenya’s Harambee Stars Sh1 million per player for every win and Sh500,000 for a draw, alongside Sh46…

Mary Adhiambo of St Joseph’s Girls Kitale (left) in action against Ng’iya Girls on August 14,2025 at Mukumu Boys. [Washington Onyango, Standard] National hockey girls’ champions Tigoi Girls from Western ran over Bweranyangi from Uganda 9-0 to begin the East Africa school games on a high note at Musingu High School hockey grounds on Thursday in Kakamega. Diana Namachanja and Phily Lavender each scored four goals to lead Tigoi to victory as Tracy Ilusa sealed the win. Lavender converted a 10th-minute penalty corner to hand Tigoi a narrow 1-0 first-quarter lead before Ilusa made it 2-0 at the beginning of…

Joyce Waithera of Kinale Girls (center) in action during the East Africa rugby sevens in Kakamega on August 14,2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] National rugby sevens girls’ champions Kinale Secondary School from Central made their intentions of winning the East Africa games clear after thrashing St Teresa’s Secondary, Kithimu 43-7 at Bull Ring in Kakamega on Thursday. Waithera Muniu scored a hat-trick in the win as Joyce Waithea and Elizabeth Wafula netted a brace each. Njeri Wanjiku converted four tries in the win. Kinale Girls rugby coach Allan Bush commended his girls for showing character and killing off the game early.…

Dr Aggrey’s forward Deng Kuot (left) in action during their East Africa basketball boys’ match against Seetah from Uganda in Kakamega on August 14, 2025. [Washington Onyango,Standard] National girls’ basketball champions Butere Girls came from 33-25 down at halftime to thrash Gahini Girls from Rwanda 68-49 to kick off the East Africa Secondary School games campaign with a win at the Central Police, Kakamega Basketball Courts on Thursday. The Western Region champions took the first quarter 17-11 but a big 22-8 response from the Rwandese saw Gahini stun the hosts at the breather. A narrow 16-11 third quarter response saw…

KCB star Vincent Onyala in action against Daystar during Driftwood Sevens at Mombasa Sports Club on July 26, 2025. [KCB Rugby] KCB RFC will be looking to bounce back when they take to the field for the Christie Sevens on August 16–17 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The bankers, coached by Denis ‘Ironman’ Mwanja, finished second at the Prinsloo Sevens last weekend after a 07–24 defeat to Strathmore Leos in a lively final. It was their second straight appearance in a final this season, but they are still chasing their first title. “We gave it our all, but Strathmore…

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle reacts during a press conference after their 2024 Chan Group D match against Sudan at Amaan International Stadium, Zanzibar. [CAF Media] African giants Nigeria’s Super Eagles have bowed out of the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (Chan) with a match to spare. This was after a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of impressive Sudan in their penultimate Group D match here at Amaan International Stadium, Zanzibar, on Tuesday night. The defeat follows their 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal in their opening match. The Sudanese completely outclassed the West Africans, whose coach, Eric Chelle, struggled to convince a battery of…

Kakamega is set to come alive today as the 22nd edition of the Federation of the East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games gets underway in different venues. The annual showpiece has attracted teams from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and guests Ivory Coast. Teams will do battle in football, volleyball, rugby 15s and 7s, basketball 5×5 and 3×3, hockey handball, swimming, athletics, netball and racquet games. There will also be other sports on demonstration such as cricket, beach volleyball, chess, scrabble, lacrosse and dancesport. The championship will also feature primary schools and Special Needs Education (SNE) competitions. Follow The…

LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye, FKF president Hussein Mohammed and LOC CEO Mike Rabar address journalists on August 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is already feeling the cost of hosting 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) due to safety and security breaches at both Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium. With less than two rounds to go before the end of group matches in Nairobi, the national football governing body is reeling in the pain of settling a fine of Sh12.8 million (USD 98,500) imposed on Kenya by Confederation of African Football (CAF). All three Group A matches involving Harambee…

Kenya’s Betsy Saina celebrates as she places first in the Women’s Group during the 42nd edition of the Paris Marathon on April 8, 2018 in Paris. [AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG] United by their common motherland but separated by their mission at global championships, Kenyan stars and the country’s exports are warming up for another sizzling competition. Statistically, Kenya has more than 4,000 athletes including middle and distance runners, sprinters and field stars. And because of the competitiveness to fly the country’s flag, a number of top athletes opted to represent foreign nations in their bid to bask in glory,…

Harambee Stars fans at The Moi International Sports center Kasarani cheer the team against Morocco, CHAN 24 match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] . The government has designated six official fan zones across Nairobi to give Harambee Stars supporters a safe and lively match day experience ahead of Sunday’s clash with Zambia. The zones will be located at Uhuru Park (CBD), Lakisama–Ngomongo area behind Kasarani Stadium, Dandora Stadium, Utalii (Stima Club), Jacaranda Grounds, and Kibera DC Grounds. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the move is meant to ease crowd pressure at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, while bringing the stadium atmosphere closer to…

Coach Benni McCarthy of Harambee Stars in their TotalEnergies African Nations Championship match against Morocco at The Moi International Sports Center on Sunday. Aug 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars’ march toward the CHAN 2024 knockout stage intensified after a historic victory on Sunday over two-time champions Morocco and three group-stage matches without a defeat. With one game remaining in Group A, a win over Zambia would seal a place in the quarter-finals and keep Benni McCarthy’s plans firmly on track. Group A has produced drama and delight in equal measure, a section fondly dubbed the “group of death.” Kenya, once…

Mulembe Golf Society Captain George Esuchi (left) presents the Mulembe Junior Open overall winner, Myles Fernandes (right), with his prize during the prize-giving gala at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, August 10, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The Brookside Mulembe Junior Open showcased budding talent, with 76 young golfers displaying impressive skill and sportsmanship across all categories at the 18-hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Sunday.A partnership between the Brookside Dairies, Mulembe Golf Society and the RNGC was a celebration of junior golf and a testament to the sport’s growing popularity and development in Kenya.”Approximately eighty-five per cent of the Kenyan professional…

Vetlab Sports Club Junior Convener, Eric Mugo (left) presents the Kabete Pn’C Tournament overall to the duo of James Macakiage (center) and Tom Macakiage (right) at Vetlab Sports Club, August 9, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Over the weekend, the Vetlab Sports Club hosted its third edition of the Kabete Parent and Child golf tournament, bringing together families for a day of golf and camaraderie.A diverse group of participants, including grandchildren, grandparents, and parent-child pairs, teamed up, showcasing the tournament’s popularity within the golfing community.The event saw an impressive turnout, with families of all generations sharing the greens. The day was…

Junior Malkia Strikers Emmaculate Misiko serve ball against Cameroon during Women’s U20 Africa Nations Volleyball Championship at the Kasarani Gymnasium on Thursday August 30, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National women’s Under-20 volleyball team Junior Malkia Strikers were on Monday night crowned champions as the 2025 Women’s U20 African Nations Volleyball Championship ended in Yaounde, Cameroon. The gritty Kenyan girls staged a brilliant show to stun their hosts as well as hundreds of their supporters as they bagged the continental trophy with a 3-1 win. It was sweet revenge for Junior Strikers who had lost by the same margin to Cameroon…

Musingu Boys’ Alex Owino (left) and Adrian Simiyu of St Anthony Kitale Boys during Brookside national term one games at Shanzu Teachers training college. Sunday April 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan hockey teams will leave nothing to chance as they seek to defend the titles at this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin tomorrow in Kakamega. The Kenyan boys, who recaptured the title from the Ugandans last year, must be at their best as they battle it out with their neighbours among them two-time champions Kakungulu Memorial who they dethroned last year.…

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet celebrates after breaking the 5000m world record at the Eugene Diamond League meeting on July 5. [Courtesy, Diamond League] With four Diamond Leagues including the two-day final pending, Kenyan charges getting set for the Tokyo World Athletics Championships have a busy August. Just a month to the international showpiece set for September 13-21, top guns are striking a balance between World Championship preparations and chasing Diamond League glory. At the Diamond Leagues, particularly the winner-take-it-all final in Zurich, Switzerland (August 27-28), athletics stars will be expected to face off in what is likely to be…

Harambee Stars midfielder Mohamed Bajaber training with Simba SC in Egypt. [Simba SC] In the middle of Kenya’s preparations for 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), one of Harambee Stars’ brightest sparks quietly slipped away from the camp. Not for lack of love for the red, green, and black jersey, but to answer a call that could change his football life forever. /* 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,…

A clash bbetwen Nigeria Super Eagles and Sudan The Nile Crocodiles on August 12, 2025 -CAF Online The Super Eagles are well known for their rich football heritage for over three decades. They entered the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) with renewed ambition, determined eager to claim their first CHAN title and further solidify their place among Africa’s elite football nations. They also want to erase the memories of past disappointments and chase a first-ever title. The Eagles are ranked 44 in the latest FIFA July 2025 ranking and have made their best CHAN performance in 2018 when they…

St Joseph’s Girls rugby players in action against Mbakulu Girls. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] East Africa Girls rugby 7s champions St Joseph’s Girls High School Kitale will not let the national final upset stop them from defending their regional title. St Joseph’s, popularly known as JOGA, will be out to  retain the title and extend their East Africa reign to two years in a row. Even though they relinquished their national crown after losing 5-17 to Kinale Girls in the national final, they want to make amends. Team coach Ivy Sikolia said that although her charges were disappointed after losing the…

Loc Chairman Nicholas Musonye, FKF president Hussein Mohammed and LOC CEO Mike Rabar address journalists on August 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans without tickets should not go anywhere near a stadium, they should strictly remain at home! This is the warning that has been put across by the African Nations Championship (Chan) Local Organising Committee (LOC) ahead of the expected high-octane match pitting Kenya against Zambia in Group A set for Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday. The caution came on Tuesdat, just hours after Kenya was slapped with heavy fines  by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following…

Johnny Nigussie (Matblazers Jiu-Jitsu Ethiopia) in action during Anza MMA event at Alchemist, Nairobi, on June 13. [Courtesy] It is all systems go ahead of East Africa’s Premier Amateur MMA League, KO Fight Nights, set for Sunday at Alchemist, Nairobi. The second bi-monthly event sanctioned by the Kenya Oriental Combat Sports Federation and organised by ANZA MMA marks a bold new era for regional combat sports, offering a professional launchpad for the rising talent. Rwanda’s submission specialist Lorenzo Caldarelli and Nairobi Jiu Jitsu Academy’s Hassan Wasswa Muhammed, who delivered a show-stopping TKO at the last event, are among the top…

Brillian Jepkorir Kipkoech crosses the finish line during the 10km senior women race during the Athletics Kenya National Cross Country Championships at Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County, on February 8, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After unsuccessful attempts to make the cut for the World Athletics Championships, top athletes are now focused on chasing cross country titles. Qualifying for international shows has been characterised by cutthroat contests and the most experienced arsenals have often carried the day. But in the ongoing cross country competitions, they say, they will make names for themselves and build strong endurances as they eye…

From Left; Loc Chairman Nicholas Musonye, FKF president Hussein Mohammed and LOC CEO Mike Rabar address Journalist on August 12, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans without valid tickets have been warned to stay away from Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, as Kenya faces Zambia in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday. Local Organizing Committee (LOC) chairperson Nicholas Musonye said some fans forced their way into the stadium during the Kenya- Morocco match last Sunday, breaching Confederation of African Football (CAF) safety rules. Security agencies have been instructed to bar anyone without a ticket from approaching the gates.“CAF and LOC regulations are…

Thomas Simiyu (with ball) of Nakuru RFC outpaces Griffin Musila of KCB Rugby during their Kenya Cup match Day Five at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 18, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Nakuru RFC have ushered in a new chapter ahead of the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup season with the signing of promising forward Cyprian Ombaso from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) RFC. The talented player, known for his physicality and work rate, joins Wanyore at a time when optimism is high following the unveiling of the club’s new Smart-branded jersey. Ombaso said the move marks an important…

  Kenya Fans Association chairman Shem Okattah during Harambee Stars match against Morocco. [Courtesy, KFA] Football lovers across the country are now calling for ticketing transparency ahead of Kenya’s match against Zambia on Sunday. Through the Kenya Fans Association, the fans are demanding an explanation from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over the ticketing controversy in which CHAN 2024 match tickets appeared to sell out before being officially released to the public. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The associations chairperson Shem Okottah said the ticketing mess is to blame for security breaches…

President William Ruto congratulates Harambee Stars on their victory over Morocco and their historic qualification for the CHAN knockout stages in Nairobi, on August 11, 2025. [PCS] Former Tusker FC forward Boniface Muchiri is not a stranger to competitive football, but he’s accustomed to playing in front of just a few fans. In the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League, most matches he’s played in barely draw more than 5,000 people. This changes on the rare occasions he plays against crowd magnets AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp One could argue that only the perennial…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during the CHAN 2024 at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Give Benni McCarthy 10 men, and he’ll still find a way to win. Twice in one week, the South African mastermind turned numerical disadvantage into tactical brilliance, guiding Harambee Stars through stormy waters with the calm of a seasoned captain. Reduced to 10 men against Angola last Thursday, Kenya held firm for a gutsy 1-1 draw. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp And on Sunday, they went one better — stunning Africa’s top-ranked nation Morocco 1-0 in a 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan)…

Highway Secondary School football player vies for the ball against Musingu Boys player during their match at Gusii Stadium. [File, Standard] National boys’ football silver medallists Musingu High School are imploring the gods of football to smile at them as they look to shine at this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin on Thursday in Kakamega. The Scorpions are among 14 teams that will be battling for the trophy that has eluded Kenyans for years. Having failed to reclaim the national gong that they last won in 1984, these games are the last…

Kenya’s John Korir crosses the finish line during the 129th Boston Marathon in Massachusetts, on April 21, 2025. [ AFP] Chicago Marathon champion John Korir is optimistic Kenyan charges to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships will cement the country’s legacy as the sport’s powerhouse. Korir, who was tipped for the marathon cast but chose to defend his Chicago 42km title has asked the country’s top guns give the internationals contest set for September 13 – 21 their all. The Boston Marathon champion asked Kenyans to rally behind Team Kenya as they prepare for Tokyo25 and during the competition. Follow…

Panorama image of fans filling Kasarani Stadium during Kenya vs Morocco Chan 24 tournament match. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued strict directives for upcoming fixtures at Kasarani Stadium following a series of security lapses during Kenya’s recent home matches. In a detailed statement, CAF has imposed measures for upcoming Kenya home matches at the stadium, citing unacceptable risk to spectators, staff, and the integrity of the tournament.  “CAF is mandating a maximum 60per cent of stadium capacity (27000 tickets). Entry strictly limited to electronic ticket holders; thermal tickets prohibited,” read the statement in part.…

Kenya Lacrosse national team goalkeeper Elijah Musembi during training in Nairobi ahead of U20 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship to be held in Korea, on July 6, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Kenya men’s national team is seeking government support to travel to Jeju, South Korea for the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s Under-20 Championship that begins on August 15. The Kenya Lacrosse Association (KLA) through its patron Linda Mwende revealed that the team which is set to play its opening match on Friday against Chinese Taipei had not received funding from the government despite presenting their budget. “We are yet to…

Alfred Cheruiyot during the men’s Roan Antelope Half Marathon at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County, on May 6, 2023. [James Omoro, Standard]]  Alfred Cheruiyot has defended his title in this year’s Roan Antelope Half Marathon at Ruma National Park in Homa Bay County. Cheruiyot who hails from Elgeyo Marakwet County managed to beat more than 100 athletes who participated in the race. The athlete successfully defended his title after he won the race during the first marathon held in 2023. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Addressing journalists after the race, he attributed his impressive performance to regular…

Harambee Stars against Morocco at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended ticket sales for all upcoming fixtures at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. This includes next Sunday’s much-anticipated CHAN 2024 clash between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo. The drastic move follows serious safety and  security lapses during Kenya’s recent game against Morocco. CAF said the incidents both before and during the match posed significant risks to fans, players, and officials. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp According to reports, one of the stadium gates…

Harambee Stars against Morocco at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has suspended ticket sales for all upcoming fixtures at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. This includes next Sunday’s much-anticipated CHAN 2024 clash between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Zambia’s Chipolopolo. The drastic move follows serious safety and  security lapses during Kenya’s recent game against Morocco. CAF said the incidents both before and during the match posed significant risks to fans, players, and officials. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp According to reports, one of the stadium gates…

Mulembe Golf Society Captain George Esuchi (left) presents the Mulembe Junior Open overall winner, Myles Fernandes (right), with his prize during the prize-giving gala at Royal Nairobi Golf Club, August 10, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The  Mulembe Junior Open showcased budding talent, with 76 young golfers displaying impressive skill and sportsmanship across all categories at the 18-hole Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Sunday. The celebration of junior golf was a testament to the sport’s growing popularity in the country.Gol “Approximately 85 per cent of the Kenyan professional golfers come from the ‘Mulembe nation’, highlighting the region’s rich pool of talent,”…

Mandalay Bay Kenya director Mary Justus (centre in white T-Shirt) with the four players set for trials with Egyptian club Al Gaish at a Nakuru Hotel over the weekend. [Ben Ahenda, Standard   Four Kenyan youngsters from Nakuru and Kajiado counties have left the country for Cairo, Egypt to take part in football trials.  They are Brian Mathenge and Dete Onyango of Bahati’s Gunevra FC and Isaiah Partisau of Purko FC and Denzel Omondi of Viking FC, both of Kajiado County.  They’ll have the trials with Al Gaish Mandala Football Club that plays in the second division of the Egyptian Premier…

Kenya Lacrosse National team’s Goalkeeper Elijah Musembi during training in Nairobi ahead of U20 World Lacrosse Men’s Championship to be held in Korea this August. July 6, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Kenya men’s national team is confident that they will excel at the 2025 World Lacrosse Men’s Under-20 Championship that begins this Friday in Jeju, South Korea. Kenya and Ghana are the only African countries that will be chasing glory at the global event that will bring together 20 nations. Despite facing many challenges, the team departed yesterday for the South Korean Island determined to make Kenya proud. Kenya…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The rivalry between the two teams began more than half a century ago in 1972, when the Harambee Stars first locked horns with the Atlas Lions of Morocco at the African Cup of Nations. Kenya was still finding its feet in continental football, a young side brimming with raw talent but lacking the experience of Africa’s established giants. Morocco, already a powerhouse, edged that first meeting 1-0 a narrow scoreline that nevertheless set the tone for a rivalry steeped in resilience, pride, and the…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The rivalry between the two teams began more than half a century ago in 1972, when the Harambee Stars first locked horns with the Atlas Lions of Morocco at the African Cup of Nations. Kenya was still finding its feet in continental football, a young side brimming with raw talent but lacking the experience of Africa’s established giants. Morocco, already a powerhouse, edged that first meeting 1-0 a narrow scoreline that nevertheless set the tone for a rivalry steeped in resilience, pride, and the…

Tanzania in action at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during CHAN 2024. [Cafoline] Clement Mzize lit up Benjamin Mkapa Stadium with a dazzling brace inside the first 20 minutes on Saturday and the Chan co-hosts are dreaming of cup glory after booking a slot in the quarter-finals.  Mzize’s heroics powered Taifa Stars to a 2-1 triumph over Madagascar in front of the jubilant home crowd which maintained a flawless Group B run. Coach Hemed ‘Morocco’ Suleiman’s boys have registered three straight wins, netting five goals and conceding only once. The victory cemented their lead at the…

Harambee Stars and Morocco in action during CHAN 2024 Group A match at Kasarani Stadium on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Chan 2024 favourites Morocco and their fans mourned in silence. The visibly cheerful Kenyans chose to dance at the poor Moroccans’ graves. When the centre referee Vincent Kabore from Burkina Faso blew the final whistle, it was a life of contrasts inside the renovated and packed Kasarani Stadium. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp The Kenyans had just done the unthinkable. Quite enviable too.  Coming up such a formidable opponent, few gave the novice Kenyans much chance against…

Laiser Hill’s Tyrel Ian and Noah Wafula of Dagoretti High during Brookside National Secondary Schools term one games at Shanzu Teachers Training College, on April 11, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former East Africa boys’ basketball champions Laiser Hill Academy are looking to end more than 10 years of heartbreak and pain at the hands of their regional opponents. The national champions are determined to reclaim the East Africa title they last won in 2012 when the games were held in Bujumbura, Burundi. Since then, their best performance was last year’s second-place finish during the annual games held in Mbale, Uganda.…

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich and Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi compete in the women’s 3000m Steeplechase at the Doha Diamond League Meeting 2025 at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar, on May 16, 2025. [AFP] Global stars selected to fly colours of their respective nations in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will all be eyeing glory. Olympic, world and continental medalists will be converging with one goal – to make their countries proud while chasing individual glory at the international showpiece scheduled for September 13-21. Kenyan stars are already preparing to face big names representing different countries. Follow The Standard channel…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars players are set to receive another Sh 1 million each from President William Ruto following their win over Morocco. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed on Sunday announced after the match that the president will fulfil his promise on Monday. Earlier, before the match, the president had promised to play his part in the pledge, urging players and spectators to play their part in victory. “I had promised Harambee Stars that if they won, each player would receive Sh 1 million. If they finish drawing, I pay half…

Action unfloding between Kenya vs Morocco during their African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 match at Kasarani Stadium on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars, has received an outpouring of praise from leaders after their stunning  1-0 victory against Morocco in a Group A match at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. The win came despite the Stars being reduced to 10 players after midfielder Chrispin Erambo was shown a red card. President William Ruto hailed the team’s resilience and fighting spirit. “The resilient, indomitable Kenyan spirit has roared to life at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani! Harambee Stars stood…

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrates after scoring against Morocco in the CHAN Group A match at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on August 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] For the second game running, 10-man Harambee Stars showed resilience and character after stunning Africa’s top ranked football nation Morocco 1-0 in an entertaining 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A match played at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. Crispine Erambo was shown a red card in the first half after Ryan Ogam scored the winning goal in the 42nd minute, a victory that saw Kenya not only stretch their lead at the top of…

Kevin Okumu of JW Foundation FC (left) challenges Kevin Chumsi of KCB during a friendly match at the KCB Leadership Center in Karen on January 15, 2025. [ JW Foundation] When Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu embraced football at Jericho estate in Nairobi when he was eight years old, his dream was to play for national team, Harambee Stars, someday. But never did he know that the road to the top would be so long and winding. The defender spent years plying trade at the grassroots, featuring for estate outfits like the SDA FC and Young Rovers FC. Patience and determination saw the right-back smash the…

Kobala and Saye players in action during regional games. [Michael Mute, Standard] After many years in the cold, Kobala Secondary School football team is determined to make a remarkable return to the East Africa games. The Homabay-based side will be making their second appearance at the annual games having made their debut in 2015. They qualified for the games this year after finishing fourth at the National Term Two games. They lost 3-4 to Nasokol Girls High School in post-match penalties after their third-place play-offs duel had ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite qualifying for the regional games as the fourth Kenyan side, Kobala coach Julius Aminga revealed that their main objective is…

Austin Odhiambo celebrates after scoting for Harambee Stars against DRC at Kasarani stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] If you are reading this article in Nairobi before noon, you should already be on your way to Kasarani Stadium by now. One thing Kenyans love is football. The 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, has re-ignited a football fever that is fast sweeping through East Africa.  Meant to be a dress rehearsal for the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027, 2024 Chan has transformed Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala and Zanzibar, cities that usually host local league…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during Kenya vs Angola match at Kasarani Stadium on August 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It will be a classic David versus Goliath battle when Harambee Stars take on Morocco in their penultimate 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group A match today (3pm) at MISC Kasarani Stadium, with a ticket to the quarter-finals on the line. Kenya, ranked 113th in the world, will face a Morocco side placed 12th globally and first in Africa — a gap of 101 places that underlines just how far apart the two nations are rated in world football.…

Matheus Cunha and Manuel Ugarte speak during the Premier League Summer Series match against Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, making him the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire last season. Only four other teams scored fewer than United’s 44 goals in 38 Premier…

Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko in past action for RB Leipzig. [AFP] Manchester United signed Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko on Saturday, the third forward the 20-time English champions have acquired in the close season. The 22-year-old’s arrival from RB Leipzig, in a deal reported to be worth up to £74 million (85 million euros, $99 million), completes an overhaul of the Red Devils’ attack that failed to fire last season. “Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Benjamin Sesko has joined the club, subject to registration,” read a club statement. The five-year contract includes a guaranteed payment of £66.3million, with the…

Harambee Stars defender Marvin Nabwire walks off the pitch after he was sent off for a foul on Angola forward Alberto Adao. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars moved a step closer to the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) after battling to a 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday night, despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes at a packed MISC Kasarani Stadium. The result kept Benni McCarthy’s side unbeaten in the tournament and on top of Group A with four points from two matches. It also means Kenya’s fate is firmly in their hands…

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy [centre] against Angola in CHAN 2024.[FKF] Kenya’s Harambee Stars produced a spirited performance to hold Angola to a 1-1 draw in their African Nations Championship (CHAN) Group A clash at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, on Thursday night — despite playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes. Head coach Benni McCarthy, visibly drained after the final whistle, could not hide his pride in his players’ determination and fight, describing their display as “incredible” under the circumstances. Kenya fell behind in the sixth minute when Beni Jetour’s precise cross found an unmarked Jó Paciência,…

art of the action a week ago when RVSA beat Laiser Hill 2-1 to win the Zone A of the Nairobi West league to qualify for the National Division 2 League. RVSA meets Zone B Nairobi West regional winners Escalators FC from Kawangware on Saturday in a play off match at NCC Grounds to determine the overall winners of the regional league [Courtesy] Just a week after clinching top spot in the Zone A of their Nairobi West Regional Football Kenya Federation League, Kajiado based Rift Valley Sports Academy (RVSA) will on play Escalators FC from Kawangware in a playoff…

Western’s Moi Girls Kamsinga student Esther Butali (in yellow), beats Dagoreti Hight School of Nairobi during Kenya Secondary Schools Association handball games at Hill School in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County yesterday. April 25, 2023. [Peter Ochieng/Standard] Former East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga believe that this is the year they will reclaim their lost glory. Kamusinga are looking to recapture the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games that begin on Thursday in Kakamega. The Kenyan girls will be battling 10 other teams for the regional trophy that has eluded them for the past three years.…

From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet celebrate winning 10, 000m race in positions 1,2,3 respectively at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on July 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Before their return to Nairobi after the African Nations Championship (Chan), which will come to a close on August 30 at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, Team Kenya to the Tokyo World Championships in September will have to do their speed work outside the capital. Soon after the national trials for the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (September 13–21), an exercise staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi late…

 Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim looks on during the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and Everton FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 03, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. [AFP] Manchester United’s revamped training ground is a “world-class performance environment” that can help restore the club to former glories, according to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe. A £50 million ($67 million) investment has been made to upgrade the Carrington training ground which has been United’s base since 2000. The renovation work was completed during the 2024/25 season and Ruben Amorim’s squad moved into the men’s first-team building this week, having…

Agricuture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh [File,TheStandard] Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh and his wife, Betty Chepkorir, are embroiled in a legal dispute with their neighbours over an access road.  The neighbours have filed a lawsuit against Ronoh and his wife, alleging that they have obstructed the access road leading to their homes.  Kipsuge Soi and his wife Caroline Soi, and Koskei Kiprotich, in a suit filed at the Kericho magistrate’s court through lawyer Owen Mutai, said they are registered owners of three parcels of land known as KERICHO/CHEPSIR S. S/204, KERICHO/CHEPSIR S. S/155 and KERICHO/CHEPSIR 506, which are situated in…

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during Kenya vs Angola match at Kasarani Stadium on August 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] An exhausted Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy was extremely proud of his players’ commitment and grit after they battled to a dramatic 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). Despite playing under the lights for more than 70 minutes with 10 men in their second Group A match at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Harambee Stars’ resilient display earned praise from the former Bafana Bafana man. Kenya went behind as early as…

Referee Sadou Ali Brahamou shows a red card to Kenyan defender Marvin Nabwire after a VAR check. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars Captain Abud Omar had nothing but absolute praise for Marvin Nabwire, after the midfielder sacrificed himself to save Kenya’s blushes against Angola in the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024). 10-man Harambee Stars on Thursday night held their nerve to force a 1-1 draw against a stubborn ‘antelopes’ side at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. Playing in front of 46,525 loud fans, Benni McCarthy’s men found themselves in early trouble when Angola’s Jó Paciência tapped in from close…

Limuru Junior Open 2025 overall winner Channel Wangari at Limuru Country Club, August 7, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The sixth edition of the Limuru Junior Open 2025 concluded on Wednesday at the Limuru Country Club, celebrating not only its champions but the significant growth of junior golf in Kenya. The event brought together young golfers from various clubs to showcase their talent and sportsmanship.Junior Convener Carol Jeptoo highlighted the tournament’s evolution, noting the increased participation from both boys and girls.The message emphasised that showing up and putting in effort were as important as winning. Her sentiments were echoed by the…