Category: Sports
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The prodigal son is home. Former KCCA FC captain and celebrated goalkeeper Charles Lukwago has sealed a sensational return to the Lugogo-based side, signing a two-year contract after completing his stint with South African side Venda FC. Lukwago, who first joined KCCA in 2016, built a reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in Ugandan…
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The Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) Tribunal has dismissed an appeal lodged by JT Jaguars Basketball Club, supported by Namuwongo Blazers (Nam Blazers), challenging the eligibility of City Oilers’ players Chad Bowie and Kurt Wegscheider. In its ruling delivered on September 8, 2025, the Tribunal found that the appellants had failed to provide sufficient…
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Naomi Wafula. PHOTOS/SAFARICOM On the lush sunlit fairways of Kenya, a new chapter in the country’s sporting history is being written and it bears the name Naomi Angela Wafula. At just 27, Naomi has shattered barriers to become the first woman to join the Professional Golfers of Kenya (PGK), etching her name among the nation’s…
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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy during the CHAN 2024 tournament. PHOTO/Kasarani Stadium Kenya’s Harambee Stars are facing a defense crisis ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Seychelles, following a double setback that has stirred up a debate among fans. Speaking in a pre-match interview, Coach Benni McCarthy stated that they are very fortunate…
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Zetech Sparks head coach Maurice Obilo issuing instructions in a past match. Photo by Stafford Ondego – SportPicha. Zetech Sparks Head Coach Maurice Obilo is impressed with his young squad despite losing the first two games of the Kenya National Basketball Women’s Premier League final against Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) over the weekend. KPA battled…
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Bayer Leverkusen Kasper Hjulmand gestures during a past match. Photo/Handout. Bayer Leverkusen on Monday appointed Dane Kasper Hjulmand as coach, replacing Erik ten Hag, who was fired after just two league games in charge. The former Denmark coach has been appointed on a contract until 2027. “It is an honour to be entrusted with such…
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Team Kenya’s Patrick Odongo beats his marker to make a winning try against Uruguay during Mens Rugby Sevens at Stade de France on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo Kelly Ayodi Sportpicha Patrick Odongo’s rugby journey has taken him from the glamour of Monaco to the pioneering spirit of India’s inaugural Rugby Premier League,…
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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy shouts instructions to his players during the 1-0 win over Morocco. Harambee Stars will be without defenders Alphonse Omija and Aboud Omar in Thursday’s dead rubber World Cup qualifier against Seychelles, coach Benni McCarthy has revealed. In a media briefing on Monday at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, McCarthy expressed…
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Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has praised the recent overseas moves of Ryan Ogam and Alphonce Omija, saying their success is a reflection of what local football can achieve when young talent is nurtured and exposed on the right platforms. Speaking on Monday, McCarthy expressed pride in the duo, who impressed during the…
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Junior Wafalme in action against Tunisia in the boys 2024 U-18 Africa Championships. Photo/ Courtesy. The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has announced the final Junior Wafalme Stars squad for the upcoming 2025 African Nations U-20 Men’s Volleyball Championship, set for September 11-22, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt. Kenya Prisons duo Reagan Otieno and Kevin Soita highlight…