September 2025

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden praised Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s legacy, calling it surreal to share the stage with the sprint icon. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the second woman, after Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, to win the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay, a feat she achieved at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden announced her arrival on the world stage…

The forward has already netted two goals for Kenya Police since signing from Sofapaka and then playing a key role in Kenya’s dream run to the quater finals at CHAN 2024. Kenya Police coach Etienne Ndayiragije believes new signing Edward Omondi ‘Ondimo’ could become one of the country’s most influential players in the future following…

A Harambee Stars forward has opted to join the murky waters of politics after expressing an interest in a parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma has joined the list of Kenyan sportsmen and women who have expressed an interest in politics. Juma, who is a household name in Kenyan…

Nairobi United salvaged a 2-2 draw with Ugandan outfit NEC to set up for a do-or-die clash in Nairobi next weekend. Nairobi United Technical director Ali Salim Ramadhan has explained how his side were able to salvage a valuable 2-2 draw away against Uganda’s NEC FC in their CAF Confederation Cup First Preliminary round first…

US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden was the most successful at the 2025 World Athletics Championships with three gold medals but how much did she pocket? American track queen Melissa Jefferson-Wooden proved to be the most successful athlete at the just-concluded 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The nine-day event ended on Sunday and Jefferson-Wooden was among…

Rai Benjamin has revealed the challenges he faced during Team USA’s 4x400m race as Botswana, led by Letsile Tebogo, claimed gold. Botswana’s men’s 4x400m relay team made headlines on Sunday, September 21, winning Africa’s gold medal in the distance at the World Athletics Championships. The quartet of Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, Lee Eppie and Busang…

Gor Mahia face potential fines after Sports Kenya started investigations into chaotic scenes witnessed before their match against Bidco United at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday. Gor Mahia face the risk of being punished so early in the season after their fans were involved in running battles with the police on the opening day of the…

US sprinter Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry is among those who have paid tributes to retiring Jamaican great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce for inspiring her during her illustrious career. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce brought the curtains down to her remarkable track career at the 2025 World Championships and she has been receiving glowing tributes from her colleagues….

Absa Bank Kenya tug of war team women’s captain Christine Andenga leads her charges in the on-going Interbak Games. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] 2024 Kenya Interbanks Games darts runners-up M Oriental Bank rallied from behind in the finals to clinch the tournament’s title at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka on Thursday. M Oriental Bank edged out…

Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson has opened up about the mental struggles she went through before making it to the 2025 World Championships where she won bronze. While some athletes might not have been overly delighted to win a medal that was not gold at the 2025 World Championships, for Jamaican Shericka Jackson, clinching bronze was…

Irene Jepkemboi competes in the women’s javelin throw Group A qualification during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 19, 2025. [AFP] Javelin thrower Irene Jepkemboi has postponed her ambition of a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Despite bowing out of the medal contention after finishing 13th with a 56.55m in her qualification…

Botswana residents have been given a public holiday after the country’s athletes won two gold medals at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Botswana has declared a public holiday to celebrate its heroes after the country won the 4x400m relay gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships on Sunday. Team Botswana made history…