US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has lauded the impact of Athlos whose founder Alexis Ohanian sent a heartwarming message to her and other track queens. Alexis Ohanian, the founder of the new Athlos track league and husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, has publicly acknowledged comments from American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden regarding the league’s positive influence…
Bandari FC have turned to a former Harambee Stars goalkeeper on an interim basis as the club undergoes major technical and leadership changes. Bandari Football Club has once again rung the changes at the top, announcing the immediate departure of Head Coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant, Tarik Bendamou. The decision, confirmed via a press…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. [Valery HACHE/AFP] Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria are hurting after another unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign, and the quickest route to recovery would be winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Since 1990, the Super Eagles have never failed twice in a row to secure a place at the global…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos faces a formal complaint with the SAHRC over remarks that have sparked public controversy. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is the subject of a formal complaint lodged with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) by the United Democratic Movement (UDM). The political party has acted over comments the…
The online gambling industry in Africa is evolving rapidly, with players increasingly demanding platforms that offer a blend of security, entertainment, and financial opportunity. Finding a reliable casino in Nigeria involves analyzing various factors, from interface design to payout speeds. Among the international operators making waves in the local market, Pin-Up casino is frequently highlighted…
KCB’s Esther Mutinda (21) and Belinda Barasa playing against Gladys Ekuru (14) and Daisy Leting of Kenya Pipeline during the 1st Edition of the Kenya Cup tournament at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, Indoor Arena. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National champions KCB Bank and Kenya Prisons lock horns in their…
A collage of some of the top performing students in the just released Kenya Junior School Education Assessment results. Rockfields Junior School candidate Sean Kinyori Makau is among the top performers in the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) released on Thursday. According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the top performers scored 90…
Grand Slam Track has filed for Chapter 11 as it struggles to manage significant debts, leaving the league’s future uncertain. Grand Slam Track (GST), the fledgling professional league founded by Olympic legend Michael Johnson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with millions of dollars in outstanding debts to athletes and vendors….
Harambee Starlets celebrate in a past match [Harambee Starlets, Facebook] The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have risen seven positions in the latest FIFA rankings for women. Starlets sealed their qualification to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a double victory over Gambia in October. Under coach Beldine Odemba, the team…
Ngara Girls students during a past national examination. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the first Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) results, replacing the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE), Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba announced Thursday. The 1,130,587 Grade 9 learners who sat the inaugural KJSEA between October…
AFCON 2025 is set to deliver record financial rewards as CAF unveils its most substantial prize pool yet. The TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco is shaping up to be the most financially rewarding tournament in the history of African football. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a colossal total…
Bandari have sacked head coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou [Bandari FC, Facebook] Bandari Football Club have parted ways with head coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant Tarik Bendamou. The Mombasa-based club, through a statement shared on their socials, said the decision was made following a review of the team’s technical direction. Acting…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has reflected on how motherhood, community, and determination shaped her journey and legacy in sprinting. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce discussed her journey from humble beginnings to global stardom, her commitment to empowering Jamaica’s youth, and how motherhood fortified her champion’s mindset in a recent conversation with the International Finance Corporation. Though she…
Media personality and showbiz entrepreneur Willis Raburu has taken two companies to court, seeking Ksh10 million in compensation over what he describes as a serious breach of contract linked to the Furaha City Festival held in December 2024. Raburu filed the suit at the High Court in Nairobi, accusing an events company and a major…
FC Seoul’s forward Jesse Lingard attends a welcome event for FC Seoul’s new players prior to the South Korean K-League match vs Incheon United FC at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on March 10, 2024. [Jung Yeon-je / AFP] Former Manchester United and England star Jesse Lingard signed off with a goal in his…