While other countries have reluctantly allowed their athletes to switch nationalities to Turkey in recent months, Nigeria is not letting one of its best leave without a fight. In recent months, a number of African athletes and some from the Caribbean have opted to ditch their countries and switch to Turkey ahead of the 2028…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Nduva during the Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament presented by Absa at Karen Country Club on February 19, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa fired eight under par 62 to both take a stroke lead on Day 1 of the ongoing 2026 Magical…
Following an inspection tour of AFCON 2027 facilities in Kenya, CAF officials issued the country a tight three-month deadline for completion of key projects. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given Kenya a strict three-month deadline to address significant infrastructure and safety shortcomings at its designated stadiums. Kenya is now in a race against…
Audio By Vocalize Faith Kipyegon wins gold medal in women’s 1500m during the Olympic Games Paris. [AFP] When the history of global athletics is written, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will have a chapter of her own in track running. Athletics observers say it will not be surprising if one day, her 1500m career will…
Sweden’s Niklas Lemke surged to the leaderboard on the opening round of the Magical Kenya Open on Thursday as locals struggled to make an impact. Sweden’s Niklas Lemke delivered a masterful performance to claim the top spot on the leaderboard after the first round of the Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club on Thursday….
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action against Namuongo Blazers during their Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 match at Kasarani Gymnasium last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After months of uncertainty, the 2025-2026 season of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League will finally tip off today at Nyayo Gymnasium. Reigning…
Audio By Vocalize Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama addresses press after being elected President of the Law Society of Kenya on February 19, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after garnering 3,728 votes. He defeated Peter Wanyama and outgoing Vice President…
Athletics Kenya has revealed that the 2026 Kip Keino Classic is likely to be held at a different venue from the Ulinzi Complex which staged the 2025 edition. Athletics Kenya has hinted at a venue change for this year’s edition of the Kip Keino Classic. Since becoming a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event in…
Audio By Vocalize Matias Almeyda, head coach of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga match vs Girona FC on 8 February 2026 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium. [Joaquin Corchero /AFP] Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has been banned for seven matches after his red card last weekend during a La Liga draw with Alaves. After being sent…
Kenya has begun initiatives aimed at preparing the country to stage more 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matches than its co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania. While distribution of matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has not taken place yet, Kenya is positioning itself to take the lion’s share. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host…
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has signed a new bumper contract that makes him the top earner at the club but how does it compare to the Premier League’s paid player? Arsenal have secured the long-term future of star winger Bukayo Saka, who has signed a new contract reportedly worth nearly $20 million (Ksh2.6 billion) per…
Veteran coach Pitso Mosimane has admitted that a return to his former stomping ground Mamelodi Sundowns can still happen even though his main target is the Bafana Bafana job. Pitso Mosimane has not ruled out a return to his former club Mamelodi Sundowns amid speculation linking him to the job. Since January, Mosimane has been…
Anest Karegi from Ndeiya in Limuru shows his dribbling skills , Karegi hand was cut off by a poshomill, he however plays football to the amazement of many. [George Njunge, Standard] When a posho mill crushed the hand of a young man in Ndeiya Limuru, the world seemed to have come to a stand still…
Audio By Vocalize Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Desire Doue celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg vs AS Monacoat the Stade Louis II on February 17, 2026. [Valery HACHE / AFP] Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals…
Audio By Vocalize Dortmund forwardSerhou Guirassy and Atalanta’s defender Berat Djimsiti vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first Leg in Dortmund, western Germany, on February 17, 2026. [Ina Fassbender/AFP] Serhou Guirassy scored a goal and laid on another as Borussia Dortmund beat Atalanta 2-0 at home on Tuesday in…