Rising Starlets during their first training session. (Rising Starlets) Kenya’s Rising Starlets have begun preparations for their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, with head coach Jackline Juma unveiling a provisional squad ahead of a crucial second-round tie against Ethiopia. The team, which earned a bye in the first round, will begin their…
Rwanda’s APR FC playing Tanzania’s Mlandege FC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup tournament. (Photo: CECAFA) Rwanda’s APR FC and Tanzania’s KMC FC continued their winning streaks at the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 after securing victories in their respective Group B fixtures played on Saturday at the Gen. Isamuhyo Stadium. KMC edged Burundi’s Bumamuru FC 1-0,…
Moroccan players celebrate during their 5–0 victory over Niger in Rabat on September 5, 2025. (Photo: CAF) Morocco has emerged as the first African team to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after sealing a commanding 5–0 victory over Niger in Rabat on Friday night. This will be the Atlas Lions’ third consecutive…
Musician Kevin Bahati has resurfaced online to address criticism over his delayed KSh 1 million reward to Harambee Stars. The singer angrily called out sports commentator Fred Arocho and dragged FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga into the saga, claiming that Mariga’s inaction is the main reason he has not yet fulfilled his promise. During the…
Veteran radio host Alex Mwakideu has expressed disappointment after some Kenyan fans disrupted Tanzanian singer Zuchu’s performance during the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) closing ceremony. The incident occurred on August 30 at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Stadium, just before the final match between Morocco and Madagascar. During her performance, some fans interrupted by…
Ugandan boxer Shakib Lutaaya has issued a challenge to Kenyan celebrities, expressing his interest in facing well-known figures in the ring. Shakib, also known as Shakib Cham, explained that celebrity matchups bring attention to his name and encouraged local promoters to arrange fights. Shakib shared his intentions during an appearance on the Three Truths No…
Fans in Kasarani supporting Harambee Stars. PHOTO/Susan Mang’eni 25 Kenyans flew to Spain for a week-long football program. The group, which departed on Saturday evening, September 6, 2025, consists of 13 men and 12 women drawn from various teams across the country. The players will train with professionals and sharpen their skills at the world-class…
The Musingu High School football star in the 2025 Kenya Secondary School Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two Games Marvin Ashihundu is attracting interest from the European clubs. Musingu football coach Brendan Mwinamo has confirmed that scouts from French and Swedish clubs are eyeing the teenager’s signature following his jaw-dropping performance at the Term Two Games…
Edwin Kurgat leads Kenya’s young 10,000m squad to Tokyo, eyeing long-awaited World Championship glory after years of near misses. Over 24 years ago, Kenya last stood atop the podium in the men’s 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships. That golden moment came in Edmonton, Canada, in 2001, when Charles Kamathi outsprinted Ethiopia’s Assefa Mezgebu and…