Linton Maina was one of the biggest reasons Koln secured promotion back to the top flight by providing ten 2.Bundesliga assists, but has struggled to replicate that form in the Bundesliga. Just months after helping FC Koln secure their long-awaited return to the Bundesliga, Linton Maina now finds himself fighting for minutes in Germany’s top…
Kelvin Kipkogei sets a new African record in Javelin with a throw 56.6m during the 2nd Africa Deaf Athletics Championship 2023 at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on November 30, 2023. [File, Standard] After stamping his authority as the undisputed Kenyan champion at the national trials recently held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata,…
Tanzania’s President and ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan (C) reacts on stage during a rally to officially launch the party’s campaign in Dar es Salaam on August 28, 2025, ahead of the Tanzanian general election.[AFP] As Tanzanians go to the polls today, the mood across the country – from the dusty roads of…
Joseph Okumu suffered a nasty knee injury in August while playing for Stade Reims in League 2. Stade de Reims have confirmed that Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu remains a long-term absentee, two months after suffering a knee injury, with no immediate return in sight. According to French outlet L’Union, Okumu’s recovery is progressing slower…
Nairobi United’s historic win over 11-time Tunisian giants has led to a massive shakeup at the club with the president forced to make a painful decision. Zoubeir Baya has resigned from his position as president of Tunisian powerhouse Etoile du Sahel, submitting his official notice to the club on Monday. The Tunisian football icon’s decision…
Gambia forward Ola Buwaro says the team remains confident and has a plan to challenge Harambee Starlets in their WAFCON qualifier. Gambia’s national women’s team forward, Ola Buwaro, remains optimistic that her side can still make history, even as they face a two-goal deficit in their bid to qualify for their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup…
The 2034 World Cup will feature Saudi Arabia’s futuristic NEOM Stadium, suspended 350 meters above the ground. Saudi Arabia is set to redefine stadium architecture with the announcement of the NEOM Stadium, a groundbreaking venue suspended 350 meters above the ground. This futuristic arena, located in the ambitious linear city known as The Line, is…
Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has warned her team against complacency as they look to protect their 3-1 lead over Gambia and qualify for WAFCON 2026. Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba may be carrying a 3-1 first leg lead to their return match against The Gambia but she is sounding an alarm to her charges….
President William Ruto had pledged a Sh1million reward to each player if they progressed to the tournament. [Starlets, FB] Harambee Starlets have booked a return trip to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after securing a 4-1 aggregate win over Gambia. Starlets confirmed their place in the 2026 tournament in Morocco with a hard-fought…
Kevin Oduor has reflected on the mindset and motivation that helped him deliver under intense pressure and secure Nairobi United’s historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage qualification. Nairobi United goalkeeper Kevin Oduor has explained how he managed to score the winning penalty that secured Naibois a historic place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages….
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Machakos County Health executive, Justus Kasivu (centre) addresses the media at the county’s major referral hospital.[Erastus Mulwa, Standard] The County Government of Machakos has come out to clarify allegations that a section of staff working as cleaners had gone for months without pay. It has now emerged that, contrary to earlier reports published in…
Harambee Starlets players became the latest millionaires in Kenya after their win over Gambia saw them qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Harambee Starlets made a return to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after qualifying for the 2026 edition following a 4-1 aggregate win over The Gambia. Beldine Odemba’s team…
Originating in India, this card game still holds a strong place in both local halls and digital platforms. The rules stay minimal: one standard 52-card deck, a dealer, and the Joker card. Today, many players choose Andar Bahar online since it preserves the classic flow while offering quicker rounds on screen. The aim is straightforward,…
Aldrine Kibet has earned his first Harambee Stars call-up after getting selected for Kenya’s friendlies against Madagascar and Comoros with two more players making a return. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has handed a maiden senior national team call-up to Aldrine Kibet for the upcoming November international window. Kibet, who has featured for Kenya U18…