Category: Sports
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) imposed further sanctions on Kenya, co-host of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), following security breaches during recent matches. This marks the second time in two weeks that Kenya has faced disciplinary action. In a statement released Monday evening, CAF announced that attendance at the 48,000-seat Moi International Sports…
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Manchester United supporters from The 1958 group have decided to postpone an organised protest against the club’s ownership scheduled for the day when their club will face Arsenal in the Premier League opening game on August 17. The protest, aimed at minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers, was cancelled after the group came…
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Chinese athlete Wu Yanni has sparked controversy on social media regarding cosmetic procedures. The heated discussions prompted the 28-year-old to declare: “I look good, that’s why people say I’ve had plastic surgery!” A multiple Chinese champion and national record holder in the 100m hurdles, Wu Yanni was born in 1997 in Zigong. She has been…
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Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson Olympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson has aimed a brutal dig at Noah Lyles as he gears up for a clash at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia on Saturday, August 16. Kishane Thompson is currently the fastest man in the world in 2025, having clocked an impressive 9.75 seconds…
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Gor Mahia are reinforcing their squad ahead of the 2025/26 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season. Gor Mahia were forced to end their season trophyless following their struggles during their campaign. They finished second behind Kenya Police FC in the 2024/25 season with 59 points. Kenya Police FC were crowned champions following their impressive run…
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Zambia should prepare for an unfriendly welcome as they host Harambee Stars in the highly anticipated CHAN 2024 Group A match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Sunday, August 17. The game will be witnessed by a reduced but fervent crowd of 27,000 spectators, after all tickets available were sold within six hours of…
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American sprinter Fred Kerley has been temporarily suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on charges of suspected “whereabouts failures,” a rule-violation charge punishable by a two-year suspension. The suspension is part of a tumultuous year for the two-time Olympic 100m medalist, who has weathered several controversies off the track during the previous six months.…
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Getty Images Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has gotten engaged to his long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez. She announced the news on social media alongside a picture of a large ring, writing “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives” in her native Spanish. No further details have been shared. Ronaldo, who is the most followed…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15 — President William Ruto has challenged the leadership and managers of Kenyan football to raise the game’s profile to international standards. The President called on football officials to end managerial issues that have long plagued the sport, stunting its growth for years. “You have the heavy responsibility to lift football in…
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 15 – Kenya Under-20 defender Manzur Okwaro now targets success at the Africa Cup of Nations and a place in Kenya’s team at the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after making his senior team debut during last month’s World Cup qualifier against Gabon. Okwaro, 19, was introduced as a late substitute in the…