Category: Sports


  • Coach Powell suspended over safeguarding concern

    Long jump world record holder Mike Powell has been suspended indefinitely over a safeguarding concern, says the Athletics Integrity Unit. The 61-year-old American, who now works as a college coach, is barred from all activities sanctioned by World Athletics, its area associations or member federations. The two-time Olympic silver medallist joined the track and field…

  • Isak going on ‘strike’ changed relationship – Howe

    Eddie Howe says his relationship with Alexander Isak changed after the former Newcastle United centre-forward went on “strike” to force through a move to Liverpool. Isak trained away from his former team-mates and did not feature in any of Newcastle’s opening three games of the season before completing a British record £125m switch to Liverpool…

  • Jack Grealish named Premier League Player of the Month for August

    Everton winger Jack Grealish has been named the Premier League’s player of the month for August. The England international, who turned 30 on Wednesday, has made an instant impact with the Toffees since joining on a season-long loan from Manchester City. He has registered four assists from two league starts – wins over Brighton and Wolves…

  • Man United staying with Bayindir in goal for derby against Man City

    Altay Bayindir will retain his place in goal for Manchester United in Sunday’s derby against neighbours City – but head coach Ruben Amorim says new arrival Senne Lammens has potential to be first choice “for a number of years”. United signed Lammens, 23, for £18.1m from Belgium top-flight club Royal Antwerp on deadline day in…

  • ‘We need a big presence’ – Guardiola on keeper dilemma

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says “everyone will be involved” this season as he weighs up his starting goalkeeper for Sunday’s derby against Manchester United. Italy international Gianluigi Donnarumma joined from Paris St-Germain on transfer deadline day, after City signed James Trafford and Marcus Bettinelli in the summer, while Stefan Ortega also remains part of…

  • Raila Bids Farewell To Harambee Stars Striker Ryan Ogam

    Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday September 12, 2025, bid farewell to Harambee Stars Striker Ryan Ogam as he departs for Austria. In a statement by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, the former Tusker FC striker was accompanied by his proud parents, Mr. Daudi Rabok Obonyo and Mrs. Edith Atieno Oderah. Mr. Obonyo…

  • Namboole Stadium to undergo new phase of renovation that will see the facility’s seating capacity rise to 60,000

    Mandela National Stadium, popularly known as Namboole, has officially shut its gates once again to pave the way for the third and most ambitious phase of renovations. This latest upgrade is set to transform Uganda’s largest sporting facility into a modern, world-class arena. The works will expand the stadium’s seating capacity from just over 40,000…

  • Bandari FC face Yanga in fiery Mwananchi Day showdown in Tanzania

    Bandari FC during their training at Kajiado ahead of their preseason clash against Yanga. (X/Bandari) Kenya’s Bandari FC will step into hostile territory this evening (8 pm) when they take on Tanzanian champions Young Africans SC in the high-voltage climax of Mwananchi Day at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. The Dockers arrive in Dar es Salaam at…

  • Kenya given 21 days to appeal as WADA alleges non-compliance with anti-doping code

    Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK). ((ADAK) Kenya’s anti-doping system is once again under global scrutiny after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) issued a damning notice declaring the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) non-compliant with its code. The Montreal-based watchdog announced on September 11 that its Executive Committee had acted on the recommendation of the Compliance…

  • Michael Olunga among Africa’s top scorers in World Cup qualifiers

    Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga after he scored a hatrick to celebrate his 30th birthday in a game between Kenya and Zimbambwe (3-1) during the Four Nations Tournament held in Lilongwe, Malawi On March 26, 2024. (Photo: X/Michael Olunga) Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has powered his way into Africa’s top scorers’ chart in the…