The Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel plans talks with out-of-favour Trent Alexander-Arnold, but admits another player is currently “a tiny bit ahead”. England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he will consider travelling to Spain to personally speak with Trent Alexander-Arnold about his international prospects, as the Real Madrid star remains firmly on the fringes of…
Harambee Stars’ young talents, including Aldrine Kibet and Kevin Otiende, are being given early opportunities to gain valuable national team experience. Harambee Stars defender Duke Abuya has shared a message with Aldrine Kibet, Kevin Otiende, Bryton Onyona and and other young players following their first call-ups to the national team. Coach Benni McCarthy is focused…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy will remain South Africa’s all-time top scorer for much longer as none of the chasing pack can still hold a candle to him. Burnley striker Lyle Foster last week expressed a desire to break Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy’s scoring record for South Africa but it will not be that…
The Bafana Bafana coach has outlined his unexpected AFCON preparation strategy, insisting the team already has what it needs before heading to the tournament. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has confirmed he has no plans to schedule more friendly matches before the team travels for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations. South Africa is…
From left- 1500M Men Festus Lagat, Reynold Cheruiyot, Abel Kipsang, Brian Komen and Timothy Cheruiyot during the World Athletics Championships, Tokyo 2025. [File, Standard] Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent. The legends said that ease of access to the few facilities in the counties and the country has…
DR Congo are set to learn which teams they will face in the intercontinental playoffs as they move one step closer to securing a 2026 World Cup spot. The Democratic Republic of Congo has advanced to the intercontinental playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be held in the United States, Mexico, and…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that he skipped the late Raila Odinga’s State funeral and burial because of what he describes as serious security threats targeting his life. Speaking during an interview with iNooro TV on Sunday, Gachagua revealed that he had planned to attend the national funeral service at Nyayo Stadium but…
Kenya’s women’s team travels to Algeria for two crucial friendlies, testing a new squad ahead of the 2026 WAFCON. Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 23-player squad set to travel for two high-profile international friendlies against Algeria later this month. The crucial away fixtures are scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, and Sunday,…
The Italy national team head coach slammed ‘unfair’ World Cup qualifying rules as his team faces the dreaded play-offs once more. Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso was recently fuming about the UEFA World Cup qualifying system, and that was even before his team’s fate was sealed. The frustration is palpable for the Azzurri, who now face…
President William Ruto has given the green light for construction crews to officially break ground on the long-awaited 170-kilometre Rironi–Naivasha–Mau Summit highway dualing project on November 28, 2025, marking a major leap forward for one of the busiest and most overburdened sections of the Northern Corridor. The announcement came shortly after President Ruto met the…
Nairobi United defender Kevin Otiende has earned high praise after his fearless display on his debut against Equatorial Guinea. Harambee Stars assistant coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani has showered praise of Nairobi United defender Kevin Otiende. Otiende made his senior national team debut in Kenya’s 1-0 loss to Equatorial Guinea on Friday and was trusted by…
Harambee Stars assistant coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani has explained why his team could pull off a shock against Senegal in Tuesday’s friendly match. While Harambee Stars are seen as underdogs in their match against Senegal, assistant coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani feels his team cannot be underestimated. Kenya face the Teranga Lions in a friendly match…
Harambee Stars held a training session at the Police Sacco Grounds ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars will continue with their rebuilding journey today from 6pm when they play African giants Senegal in an international friendly at the Mardan Stadium in Antalya, Turkey. While Senegal have already…
Paul Ereng (L) of Nairobi City Thunder tackle tackle Ariel Okal of NBK Phoenix during their Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo Gymnasium stadium on May 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] History-making Nairobi City Thunder will today face off with Uganda’s Namuwongo Blazers in their opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL)…
Cecil Afrika’s Women Boks have qualified for the HSBC 7s Div III after winning the Rugby Africa 7s Title at Nairobi’s RFUEA Grounds on Sunday. South Africa Women’s Sevens legend Cecil Afrika has explained how he masterminded Springbok Women’s Sevens to a dominant 22–0 victory over the Kenya Lionesses in the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s…