Harambee Stars in training i Turkey [FKF Media] Harambee Stars put up an improved and spirited performance but still fell 1-0 to Equatorial Guinea in an international friendly played at the Emirgan Sport Centre in Turkey on Friday. A first-half penalty from Jose Miranda made the difference in a match where Kenya created several good…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has seen his plea for help received well with cash donations made to rebuild Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa destruction. In the wake of the catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica on October 28, 2025, a major European track and field event has contributed $100,000 to support the nation’s recovery efforts….
Shericka Jackson’s coach has criticised the LA 2028 women’s 100m schedule, warning that it marks an unfair step backwards for female sprinters. Shericka Jackson and Kishane Thompson’s coach, Stephen Francis, has slammed the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, which are set to open with the women’s 100m. The opening day will see the women’s 100m…
Harambee Stars huffed and puffed but could not find a way to make their chances count as Equatorial Guinea shocked them 1-0 in Turkey. Kenya’s Harambee Stars huffed and puffed but could not make their chances count, as a Josete Miranda penalty just before the break was enough to give them the win in a…
Shericka Jackson’s coach has criticised the LA 2028 women’s 100m schedule, warning that it marks an unfair step backwards for female sprinters. Shericka Jackson and Kishane Thompson’s coach, Stephen Francis, has slammed the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, which are set to open with the women’s 100m. The opening day will see the women’s 100m…
A past police recruitment exercise at Gusii Stadium, on March 24, 2022. [File, Standard] Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja has received a major reprieve after the High Court lifted the conservatory orders that had halted the recruitment of 100,000 police officers scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025. Justice Bahati Mwamuye on Friday set aside the…
Kenya is hosting the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s tournament at Nairobi’s RFUEA grounds for the first time since 2014, and Okulu is super excited. Kenya Lionesses co-captain Grace Okulu says this weekend’s Africa Women’s Sevens tournament in Nairobi will be one of the most meaningful moments of her rugby career, as she prepares to play…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan addresses lawmakers at the Tanzanian Parliament during the official inauguration of the 13th Parliament in Dodoma on November 14, 2025. [AFP] Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Friday announced an inquiry into the killings that occurred during the election that returned her to power, and called for leniency for some…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars face AFCON-bound Equatorial Guinea in Turkey with a fresh lineup, testing new players for the road to 2027. Harambee Stars have announced their starting lineup for this evening in Antalya, Turkey, for a friendly match against Africa Cup of Nations bound Equatorial Guinea, The match, kicking off at 6 pm at the…
Work is steadily progressing at Talanta Sports City, with the curtain wall and roof will be fully installed ahead of its expected completion in February 2026 before AFCON 2027. The government has issued a fresh update on the progress of the Talanta Stadium project, confirming that the curtain wall structure will be completed by the…
Kaizer Chiefs have been operating without a head coach since the unexpected departure of head coach Nasreddine Nabi last September. Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has spoken out on the future of the club’s current coaching team, led by Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze. The pair took the helm in September after…
The Kenya Rugby Union has revealed plans over its ambitious bid to host one leg of the HSBC Sevens Series for the upcoming 2025/2026 season. The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has officially submitted a bid to host a leg of the World Rugby HSBC 7s Series, raising hopes of bringing the prestigious global event to…
A youthful Senegal side will rely heavily on Sadio Mane’s leadership and experience, which the coach believes could be the decisive edge in their clash against Harambee Stars. Senegal’s upcoming international friendly against Kenya’s Harambee Stars on Tuesday, November 18, will be one for the books. The match comes across as fascinating not just for…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Dublin sparks controversy after a clash on the pitch, leaving Portugal’s World Cup hopes uncertain. Sometimes before a crucial match, the drama off the pitch forecasts the explosion on it and for Cristiano Ronaldo, a return to Dublin was meant to be a positive footnote in Portugal’s World Cup qualifying campaign. …
Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] KCB will be seeking to end their four match winless streak when they take on Bidco United in a rescheduled SportPesa Premier League match to be played at Kasarani…