Benni McCarthy revealed that he turned down major local and international clubs early in his career to pursue the right European opportunity. South African football legend Benni McCarthy has disclosed that he turned down offers from local giants Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, as well as French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, early in his career. In…
Manchester City’s striker Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring the first goal against Newcastle United in the English League Cup semi-final on February 4, 2026. [AFP] Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle’s reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side…
Kakamega Homeboyz defender Silas Abungana [Homeboyz, Facebook] Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club is mourning the death of defender Silas Abungana, The club confirmed that Abungana died just before midnight on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, while receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital. He had sustained head injuries during an attack late on Tuesday, February 3. Follow…
Miguel Cardoso has urged Mamelodi Sundowns fans to show patience and respect as he navigates a challenging period with the club. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has spoken out about facing unprofessional behaviour from some supporters following the team’s 2-1 Nedbank Cup win over Gomora United. Miguel Cardoso has been under sustained pressure in recent…
Wrexham coach Phil Parkinson has hinted that new signings, who include Kenyan prospect Zak Vyner, will not walk straight into the team despite their big money moves. Harambee Stars prospect Zak Vyner has spoken of his desire to hit the ground running at his new club Wrexham but it seems he might have to fight…
Ryan Ogam’s limited game time at Wolfsberger AC is emerging as a concern for Harambee Stars as AFCON 2027 approaches. Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam’s meteoric rise has hit its first significant speed bump in Europe. Since his high-profile move from Tusker FC to Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger AC in September 2025, the forward has…
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen almost came to blows with fans after his team’s Nedbank Cup elimination. Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Brandon Petersen nearly engaged in a fist fight with a section of the club’s supporters following the club’s elimination from the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday. Chiefs were on the end of a 2-1 loss to…
Kakamega Homeboyz have confirmed that defender Silas Abungana passed away while receiving treatment on head injuries sustained after an attack. The Kenyan football fraternity is in mourning following the shock and sudden demise of Kakamega Homeboyz defender Silas Abungana. News of Abungana’s death was confirmed by the club on Thursday morning through a statement which…
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has criticised a rule change that will see his new defender Marc Guehi miss the Carabao Cup final against Arsenal. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has voiced his frustration over a rule that prevents new £20 million signing Marc Guehi from playing in the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Arsenal….
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama is backing Kenya to surprise at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations due to a number of factors. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has shared what gives him confidence of a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations for Kenya. Kenya will be one of the co-hosts for AFCON…
Lioness rally team founder and driver Lisa Christoffersen (right ), her navigator Christabel Wacuka (left) and Vivo Energy Kenya Marketing Manager Joanne Nyaga (centre) during the Shell Avgas handover ceremony at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, yesterday. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Vivo Energy Kenya yesterday announced their support for Lioness rally team founder and driver Lisa Christoffersen, aka…
Rising Starlets midfielder Vidah Akeyo (centre) and her teammates react during a training session at Kasarani Stadium. [FKF Media] With hours to their 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier date with neighbours Tanzania, Rising Starlets are tying up loose ends in readiness for the duel. They will face off with Tanzania in the first…
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women’s 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 [AFP] When 10km world record holder Agnes Ngetich and world silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo Simiu line up in the fifth edition of the Sirikwa World Cross Country Tour…
The Kenya women rugby team Lioness during training session. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Women’s national rugby sevens team, the Lionesses, returned to training on Tuesday morning at the RFUEA Grounds following a high-intensity preparation tour in Spain, as they intensify their build-up to the HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament set for next weekend at the…
Ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, East Africa racing against time to get new stadiums ready for the tournament. Here is all you need to know about the facilities. With East Africa set to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are in a race against time to have…