Teammates celebrate with Manchester United’s Slovenian striker #30 Benjamin Sesko (2nd L) after he scored his team’s third goal just before the end of time during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Fulham [AFP] Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick extended his perfect start as Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time strike sealed a…
Wrexham signed Zak Vyner to strengthen their defense, add versatility, and bring leadership to the squad. Wrexham have secured their first signing of the winter transfer window, bringing in defender Zak Vyner from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee as they aim for a Championship play-off spot. The 28-year-old centre-back has signed a contract that…
South Africa has clarified its support role while CAF confirms Morocco remains the official WAFCON 2026 host. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has moved swiftly to clarify the government’s official stance amid rumours that Morocco has withdrawn from hosting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The confusion began during the…
Amos Wanjala has spoken out after his Valencia debut, expressing his ambition to earn a call-up to Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars. Amos Wanjala, the captain of Kenya’s U20 national team, has made a promising start to his career at Valencia and believes his efforts have now earned him a chance to play for Harambee Stars….
Benni McCarthy has opened up about a difficult early experience with Bafana Bafana, revealing how losing his passport became a defining moment in his relationship with the national team. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has recalled one moment he lost his passport in his authorised biography, ‘Benni’. In an edited extract from the biography, Benni…
Kenyan goalkeeper Levis Opiyo was on the end of a heartbreaking loss when his Zambian club ZESCO United was eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after defeat to Kaizer Chiefs. Former AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo was on the end of a heartbreaking result after his team ZESCO United were eliminated from the CAF Confederation…
Manchester United survived a late onslaught from Fulham after Benjamin Sesko’s goal secured a third successive win under interim manager Michael Carrick. Benjamin Sesko netted a dramatic 94th-minute winner to give Manchester United a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford, lifting his side back into the Premier League’s top four after a spirited…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men’s race at the 2025 London Marathon in central London on April 27, 2025. [JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP] Sabastian Sawe will defend his title at the TCS London Marathon on April 26 when he will headline a star-studded field that also features Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei,…
Newly elected Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Baringo Branch Executive Secretary Kenneth Chelagat has pledged to lobby for the creation of an office to serve teachers in remote parts of the county. Speaking after being declared winner in a hotly contested election at Kabarnet Vocational Rehabilitation Centre,…
Samurai’s Omwakwe Arungah (left) and Fredd Kambo of Tanquarey during the day 1 of the Horseman Cup Topurnament at the Nairobi Polo Club on Friday, July 14, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Tusker Malt is one step away from capturing the 2026 Chairman’s Cup. This is after they decisively defeated NPC 5-3.5 to romp into the finals…
Kenya’s Shujaa and Lionesses will have a capacity crowd backing them during the World Rugby HSBC Division 2 Tournament set to take place at Nyayo Stadium this month. Organisers have confirmed that all tickets for the upcoming HSBC Division 2 Tournament, scheduled for February 14-15 at Nyayo Stadium, have been completely sold out. No tickets…
Ulinzi Stars defender Brian Birgen (left) in action against AFC Leopards’ Victor Omune during their SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia opened a four-point gap between them and archrivals AFC Leopards after thrashing relegation-fighting Sofapaka 3-0 in yesterday’s SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium. Gor headed…
Kabras Sugar’s George Nyambua (left) and Brighton Mwalawa of Kenya Harlequins settle scores during Kenya Cup match at RFUEA Ground. Feb 10, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kabras Sugar maintained their unbeaten run in the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup campaign after thrashing Kenya Harlequin 48-13 in an entertaining round seven match played at the ASK…
Emilly Andayi (left) of Rising Starlets of Kenya in action with Annie Felicia of Cameroon during their African Qualifiers FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024 return leg match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Rising Starlets are leaving nothing to chance as they prepare for their two-legged third round 2O26…
Molo MP Kuria Kimani has put schools’ heads on notice over illegal levies being charged in schools in order to admit grade 10 learners to their schools. The legislator noted that such levies have hindered the Ministry of Education from attaining 100% transition and any school principal found…