Kiriago and Mutinda rule university games as USIU also triumph

National 400m champion George Mutinda in action in the men’s 400m heats in the ongoing KUSF games in Eldoret. [Stephen Rutto, Eldoret] Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret. Representing Kisii University in the national games, Kiriago recovered from a fall…

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Gachanka Queens start title defence with win

KNCP Queens and Destiny Queens in action last year. [Courtesy, Standard] Central Region edition of the second season of BingwaFest kicked off on Monday and is set to culminate with the finals on Sunday at Kinoru Stadium, Meru.  Defending champions in women’s football, Gachanka Queens, were off to a perfect start as they hammered Isiolo United Ladies 4-0 in their opening match to stay on…

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Man United’s Complaint to FIFA Falls on Deaf Ears After Morocco Stands Firm on Noussair Mazraoui

Manchester United were left red-faced when FIFA sided with Morocco after they had complained over the early release of defender Noussair Mazraoui for AFCON 2025. Manchester United lodged a formal complaint with FIFA after the Moroccan football federation blocked defender Noussair Mazraoui from participating in the club’s chaotic 4-4 draw against Bournemouth. The club argued…

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‘World Cup Won’t Be Played With Lawyers’ Tricks’ – DR Congo Fires Back at Nigeria Over FIFA Petition

DR Congo have hit back at Nigeria following their petition at FIFA over claims of ineligibility of some Congolese players during their World Cup playoff. The Democratic Republic of Congo has fired back at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following reports of a formal complaint to FIFA regarding the eligibility of nine players who featured…

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World Athletics President Responds to Noah Lyles’ Concerns After ‘Joke’ Athlete of the Year Awards Jibe

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Athlete of the Year Awards voting system which has drawn worldwide condemnation. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has confirmed that the voting system for the World Athlete of the Year awards is “under review” following recent controversial outcomes. World Athletics is facing…

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The 2026 Winter Olympics – Nairobi Wire

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will mark a momentous return to Italy, as the country prepares to host its third Winter Olympics and first since Turin 2006. Scheduled for February 6-22, 2026, these Games will be jointly hosted by Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, bringing together Italy’s cosmopolitan fashion capital and one of the most prestigious…

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Nigeria in Backdoor Attempt to Secure World Cup Slot as They Petition FIFA Over DR Congo Breach

The Nigeria Football Federation has reignited the Super Eagles’ World Cup hopes after lodging a petition at FIFA claiming DR Congo breached certain rules. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially challenged the eligibility of several Democratic Republic of Congo players, lodging a formal protest with FIFA that could potentially revive the Super Eagles’ chances…

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