The South Africa national team job is attracting interest from a number of candidates and one prominent name has made it clear he would be ready for the role. Veteran South African coach Pitso Mosimane has thrown his hat in the ring for the Bafana Bafana job that will fall vacant next year. Belgian coach…
Gor Mahia forward Ebenezer Adu celebrates scoring against Sofapaka during their SportPesa Premier League match at Dandora Stadium on September 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Shabana moved joint top of the SportPesa Premier League with Gor Mahia after thrashing KCB 3-1 on Friday at Kasarani Stadium as the battle for positions continues this weekend with…
Participants in action during the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship in Mombasa on December 20, 2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Australia and Nigeria are among the teams that arrived in Mombasa on Saturday to participate in the 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship. …
Harambee Stars players Jonah Ayunga and Zack Vyner enjoyed wins for their respective clubs in the UK on Saturday. Harambee Stars players Jonah Ayunga and Zak Vyner were on the winning side for their clubs in the United Kingdom on Saturday. Ayunga, who was still basking in the glory of his two goals in the…
As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations begins in Morocco on Sunday night, the hosts are under huge pressure to start with a win as they look to end a near 50-year wait. Morocco are set to kick off its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign against Comoros this Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah…
Manchester United are set for a daunting trip to Aston Villa and here is all you need to know about the match. Sunday’s standout Premier League fixture features a tantalizing clash in the West Midlands as title-chasing Aston Villa host top-four hopefuls Manchester United. Unai Emery’s high-flying Villa are aiming for a remarkable tenth consecutive…
Mount Kenya university karate ladies team and coach after being declared women best team overall at the KUSF national games on December 19, 2025. [Courtesy] Mount Kenya University (MKU) has once again stamped its authority on university sports after a dominant showing at the 10th Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Games held at the…
CAF has increased AFCON 2025 prize money and announced major changes to the tournament structure and future competitions. As attention now turns to AFCON 2025 in Morocco, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant increase in the prize money for the winners, boosting it from $7 million (£5.2m) to $10 million (£7.5m)….
Julien Alfred opens up about the pressure and expectations she faced after her World Indoor and Olympic wins as she prepares for her Millrose Games return. Reigning Olympic 100m champion and World Indoor 60m gold medalist Julien Alfred is set to make her return to The Armory, headlining a star-studded women’s 60m field at the…
Benni McCarthy believes the current Bafana Bafana squad reflects major progress in South African football and is capable of competing at the highest level. South African football icon Benni McCarthy has expressed immense pride in the current Bafana Bafana squad, highlighting that its strength is built on a foundation of locally-based talent. The national team,…
Mike Origi has clarified why his son Divock chose to represent Belgium instead of Kenya’s Harambee Stars. Divock Origi’s father, Mike Origi, has set the record straight on why his son chose to represent Belgium and not the Harambee Stars of Kenya. Born in Belgium to Harambee Stars legend Mike Origi, Divock Origi faced a…
The 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship has kicked off in the port city after a two-year break. Speaking to journalists at the Aga Khan Hall, Kenya Tong-il Moo-Do Federation President Master Clarence Mwakio expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Sports, saying that…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce reflects on the intense competition she faced against her toughest American rivals and the lessons she learned from it. Legendary Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has opened up about her journey from Olympic champion to motherhood as she revealed the two toughest women she has raced against. With an incredible 26 medals at the…
Kenny Bednarek embraces always winning silver in his rivalry with Noah Lyles as he sets his sights on 2028 Olympic gold. Kenny Bednarek has his eyes firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where he aims not only for gold but also to shatter records in both the 100m and 200m events. Currently in…
Bafana Bafana enter AFCON 2025 confident but face a crucial challenge that could determine their success in the tournament. As South Africa prepare to kick off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign against Angola on Monday, a significant question looms over the team: can they address the one area that could derail their tournament…