Category: Sports
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Ronald Rugumayo, one of East Africa’s top golfers, emerged the leader of day one of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open Golf Championship, at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Rugumayo, who was recently unveiled as the newest Walker (influencer), by global whisky brand- Johnnie Walker, the Uganda Open title sponsor, carded 4-under 67 to…
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Burton Albion, a club competing in England’s League One, is suddenly finding itself with a growing fan base thousands of miles away—in Uganda. The surge in support comes after Toby Sibbick, who recently pledged his international allegiance to Uganda, made his second appearance for the Uganda Cranes against Somalia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.…
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Kenya Police Bullets FC became the first side to book a semi-final at the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers in Nairobi after securing back-to-back wins in Group A. The Kenyan champions followed up their opening victory against Kampala Queens WFC with a convincing 2-0 triumph over Eritrea’s Denden FC at Nyayo Stadium on Wednesday.…
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Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has asked Kenyan fans to draw a clear line between constructive criticism and cyberbullying in their assessment of the national team’s performances. The Al Arabi striker was the target of intense online backlash after Kenya’s 3-1 defeat to The Gambia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier last week. The result…
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President William Ruto has confirmed that the construction of Talanta Stadium is progressing as planned and will meet Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the President said the stadium will serve as a premier venue…
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Last Updated on 3 minutes by Agencies for Kenya Online News Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club’s Elvis Muigua was crowned the 2025 NCBA Diani Beach Masters champion after triumphing in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship leg held at the Diamond Leisure Lodge the past weekend, attracting 55 players, including one golfer from Tanzania. Muigua played…
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Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga moved closer to becoming Kenya’s highest-scoring player in history after netting a double in the national team’s World Cup qualifier victory over Seychelles on Tuesday, September 9, 2026. The Al Arabi forward’s two goals moved him to 34, level with Dennis Oliech’s record and one goal shy of record holder…
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Defending champions Argentina and five-time champions Brazil concluded their South American 2026 World Cup qualifiers with defeats to Ecuador and Bolivia, respectively, on early Wednesday. Enner Valencia’s goal from a spot late in the 1st half was enough to see hosts Ecuador silence Argentina, as both sides finished the match with 10 men after Argentina’s…
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South African radiant sprinter Bayanda Walaza has pulled out of the 20th World Athletics Championships set to get underway this Saturday in Tokyo, Japan, due to an injury. South Africa’s team officials were forced to make the tough decision after the under-20champion and Olympics silver medallist over 100 m failed to recover in time for…
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Kenya will be represented by 58 athletes at the 20th World Athletics Championships set to be held at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, between the 13th and 21st of this month. Two athletes will be defending their 2023 titles in this year’s edition: Faith Kipyegon (1500m and 500m) and Mary Moraa (800m). Kenya will…