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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…

Paris Saint-Germain are set to fork out a large sum to former player Klylian Mbappe following a court ruling that went in favour of the Real Madrid forward. A French court has ordered Paris Saint-Germain to pay Kylian Mbappe £52.5 million in unpaid wages and bonuses, bringing a partial resolution to the high-profile legal battle…

UoE football players in action during day one of the National University Games in Eldoret yesterday. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] Defending champions Kenyatta University (KU) were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret (UoE) in their opening football match of the 2025 National University Games. Despite firing blanks in the Kenya University Sports…

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has lifted the lid on the reported interest in him from Saudi Arabia, claiming the club tried to push him out. Bruno Fernandes has revealed he felt Manchester United were open to selling him during the summer transfer window, despite the club’s public insistence that he remains a cornerstone of…

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has emerged as the most preferred career pathway among learners who sat the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) in Nakuru County, signalling a decisive shift toward science-oriented learning as Kenya accelerates the transition to a competency-based education system. At St Xavier’s Primary and Junior School in Nakuru…

Equity Bank players Wilson Cheruiyot No 18 and Gregori Kiprono 15 try to challenge a spike from KPA player during Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball tournament at Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament. Founder and event…

Sabastian Sawe has looked back on his dominant 2025 marathon season while preparing for new challenges in 2026. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, crowned the 2025 World Out-of-Stadium Athlete of the Year, has reflected on a season that saw him dominate the marathon scene and establish himself as a global force in road running. Sabastian Sawe’s remarkable…

Chelsea’s Italian head coach Enzo Maresca gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match vs Everton at Stamford Bridge in London on December 13, 2025. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Enzo Maresca insists that he “absolutely” remains committed to his job as Chelsea manager after saying at the weekend he had suffered his…

America sprinter Noah Lyles has highlighted which world record between 100m and 200m, both held by Usain Bolt, he thinks he can break. Multiple world and Olympics champion Noah Lyles has still not lost his desire to break both the 100m and 200m held by Jamaican legend Usain Bolt. Bolt has held the 100m world…

South Africa coach Hugo Broos has been forced to issue an apology following his public rebuke of defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi which saw him accused of racism and sexism. South Africa coach Hugo Broos has been forced to apologise over his comments against defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi which had dragged him into a racism and sexism row….

West Pokot County has launched a five-day training aimed at enhancing Emergency Obstetric and newborn Care (EmONC). The initiative also aims to improve on the management of maternal and newborn complications and subsequently reduce maternal and infant mortality. The training is being implemented by the Division of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)…

People walk near the Rabat-Agdal train station decorated with Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 branding in Rabat, Morocco on December 14, 2025. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Morocco 2025 AFCON organisers have released the official list of items prohibited at all tournament stadiums, aimed at ensuring safety and a…

Court documents have revealed that Grand Slam Track is facing major financial trouble, with elite Olympic athletes among those left unpaid following the league’s collapse. Michael Johnson’s beleaguered start-up, Grand Slam Track (GST), has filed for bankruptcy, revealing that it owes more than $1 million to a roster of elite athletes, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabby…

Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in a past event. [Hussein Mohammed, Facebook] FIFA has officially resumed development funding for the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), marking a significant step in Kenya’s journey to meet global football governance standards. In a letter dated December 15, 2025, FIFA’s Governance, Audit and Compliance…