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Aldrine Kibet highlighted the importance of grassroots football tournaments in identifying talent and empowering young players during his festive visit to Kenya. Harambee Stars and Celta Vigo midfielder Aldrine Kibet took advantage of his festive break in Kenya to highlight the critical role of grassroots football, describing it as a powerful tool for developing and…

Harambee Stars defenders Zak Vyner and Vincent Harper had contrasting fortunes on New Year’s Day as the former celebrated a big win while the latter suffered defeat. Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner played 90 minutes as Bristol City recorded one of their biggest wins in the English Championship on Thursday. Bristol City had a perfect…

CAF have addressed issues raised by Hugo Broos over South Africa’s training arrangements ahead of the knockout stage. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has refuted claims made by Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos regarding inconvenient training arrangements for his team in Morocco. Hugo Broos had expressed frustration that South Africa’s designated training facility in…

Morocco takes on Tanzania in the AFCON 2025 Round of 16 opener, as the hosts aim to continue their strong run and set the tone for an exciting Day 2 of knockout action. The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 reaches a fever pitch today, Sunday, January 4, 2026, as the Round of 16…

Junelle Bromfield has opened up about what fans should expect from her fiancé Noah Lyles in 2026 as the American looks forward to another successful season. Noah Lyles’ fiancée Junelle Bromfield has spoken of what she expects from the Olympics and world champion this year. Lyles will be among the track and field stars to…

Senegal players celebrates after the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 win over Sudan at Grand Stadium in Tangiers on January 3, 2026. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP) Teenager Ibrahim Mbaye scored four minutes after coming off the bench to clinch a 3-1 victory for Senegal over Sudan in…

Harambee Starlets training ahead of their 2026 WAFCON Qualifier match against Gambia at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, on 23 October 2025. [File, Standard] This year will be one of sharp contrast for Kenya’s national football teams. For the men’s team Harambee Stars, it will largely be a year of waiting, rebuilding, and…

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has confirmed her pregnancy, explaining that she will step away from competition after an intense run of historic achievements. Double Olympic champion (5000m and 10,000m) Beatrice Chebet has announced she is pregnant and will take a break from competition for the entire 2026 season. The 10,000m and 5000m world record…

Mali’s players celebrate after winning the penalty shoot-out of the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 vs Tunisia at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca on January 3, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] El Bilal Toure scored the winning spot-kick as 10-man Mali beat Tunisia 3-2 on penalties on Saturday to reach the Africa Cup…

Former Shabana Football Club defender, Mark Ongwae, has been named as the club’s second assistant coach. In a press statement sent to newsrooms, Shabana FC’s Secretary General, Elizaphan Kerama, said they will leverage on Ongwae’s valuable experience, discipline and a strong commitment to player development and team performance…

Rally Driver Lisa Christoffersen when she visited Nakuru Deputy Governor David Kones at his office in Nakuru on February 22, 2024. [File, Standard] The Standard Group PLC has thrown its weight behind women in motorsport after announcing a sponsorship partnership with Kenya’s all-women Lioness Rally Team for the 2026 calendar. This move expected…

Senegal showed Sudan who is boss with a come from behind masterclass to secure a big win and make it to the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals. Pape Gueye scored twice as Senegal fought back from an early deficit to defeat Sudan 3-1, securing their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-finals and extending their…

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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is set to release his biography in February and he has opened up about what really drove him to tell his story. During his storied football career, Benni McCarthy was a player who divided opinion and was also often misunderstood. McCarthy made plenty of headlines for his goalscoring exploits for…