Helman Mkhalele Moves to Address Hugo Broos’ Concerns After Being Backed as Next Bafana Bafana Coach

The assistant coach has taken steps to reassure Hugo Broos after being named as Bafana Bafana’s potential next coach. South Africa’s assistant coach, Helman Mkhalele, has taken a significant step toward addressing concerns about his coaching qualifications. This move could pave the way for him to lead the national team eventually. Helman Mkhalele has been…

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Prestigious Iten race to honour mudslide victims

Senior men participate in 42km during Iten International Marathon at Iten grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County on November 24, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] The 2025 edition of Iten International Marathon, set for November 30, will be a memorial race in honour of victims of the mudslide, a disaster that killed over 37 people in Elgeyo…

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Benni McCarthy Missing as Harambee Stars Depart for Senegal, Equatorial Guinea Friendlies

Benni McCarthy’s absence from the Harambee Stars’ trip to Turkey has raised questions ahead of their upcoming international friendlies. As the Harambee Stars assembled on Tuesday evening for their first training session at the Nyayo National Stadium ahead of their upcoming international friendlies against Senegal and Equatorial Guinea, one notable figure was absent, head coach…

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Inexperience haunts Zetech as they fall to star-studded REG

Zetech Sparks’ Mary Lisa (left) and Billha Akinyi of ANU Panthers during KBF Premier League at Nyayo National Stadium, Gymnasium on Saturday, October 15, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Novices Zetech University Sparks yesterday lost their second game of the ongoing 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers to Rwandese giants Rwanda Energy Group…

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Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi Praised by Two England Greats for Leadership in Paris Win

Springboks captain Kolisi’s leadership shone off-field as South Africa overcame adversity, impressing England greats Youngs and Cole in Paris. Springboks Captain Kolisi was lauded for his selfless leadership during South Africa’s thrilling 32-17 victory over France in Paris, with two England greats, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole, speaking about his remarkable behaviour. The legendary South…

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Nigeria vs Gabon: Why South African Referee Abongile Tom Sparks Controversy Ahead of World Cup Play-Off

South African referee Abongile Tom’s World Cup play-off appointment sparks debate, but experts urge Nigeria to focus on football, not politics. South African referee Abongile Tom is making waves in Nigerian media circles ahead of the Super Eagles’ crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off match against Gabon.  The appointment of Tom has drawn immediate attention,…

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