The government has confirmed that Talanta Stadium is 80 per cent complete but there is a main component that will take longer to complete at the AFCON 2027 facility. Following the latest update on Talanta Stadium, also known as Raila Odinga International Stadium, the government has elaborated on one key thing that will take longer…
A DR Congo fan, who became a hit at AFCON 2025 for mimicking independence hero Patrice Lumumba, is set to sign a massive endorsement deal thanks to his act of patriotism. Congolese football fan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga continues to reap big from his viral moments at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations where he paid…
Mamelodi Sundowns fans turned their anger on coach Miguel Cardoso following the team’s 2-2 draw at home to Sudan’s Al-Hilal in a CAF Champions League game on Friday. Mamelodi Sundowns fans expressed their displeasure at coach Miguel Cardoso following their team’s 2-2 draw with Sudanese giants Al-Hilal in the CAF Champions League on Friday. Sundowns…
Sadio Mane received a hero’s welcome at his Saudi club Al-Nassr with captain Cristiano Ronaldo serving him a cake as the rest of the squad cheered. Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates gave Sadio Mané a hero’s welcome upon his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, celebrating Senegal’s victory with a custom cake. Mane…
Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (centre) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba in a past Kenya Cup match. [Washington Onyango,Standard] The battle for individual honours in the 2025–2026 Kenya Cup is beginning to take shape as teams also sharpen their focus on the race for the playoffs after…
Kenya U20 goalkeeper Christine Adhiambo during a training session at Kasarani Stadium. [FKF Media] The women’s U20 national football team Rising Starlets is gearing up for battle against Tanzania in hunt for a ticket to the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup. The neighbours will clash in a two-legged third round contest that will see…
Kenya Police Bullets coach David Bujego reacts during their FKF Women Premier League match against Trinity Starlets. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Champions Kenya Police Bullets will today take on Zetech University Sparks in a Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League match at the varsity’s Mang’u Campus Grounds. The law enforcers will be looking to secure their…
Mathare United’s Cetric Asango (left) in past action during a SPL match at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango] The second leg of the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League season gets underway this weekend with round 18 matches, and while the title race is still open, much of the attention will be on the fight to avoid relegation. …
A former Mamelodi Sundowns player has defended Miguel Cardoso, urging patience amid growing fan calls for his dismissal. A former Mamelodi Sundowns defender has voiced his astonishment at the growing calls for head coach Miguel Cardoso to be sacked, despite the team’s recent successes. Cardoso, who took the helm midway through last season, guided the…
Nabilai Kibunguchy is hoping his performances in the Singapore Premier League can help him regain a place in the Harambee Stars setup under Benni McCarthy. Hougang United’s Nabilai Kibunguchy is aiming to leverage his time in the Singapore Premier League (SPL) as a launchpad back into the Kenyan national team setup, Harambee Stars. Born in…
Tonny Muoki (left) of Kangemi Boxing Club and Fredrick Kamau of Thailand Boxing Club in a past action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kasarani Youth and Thailand have landed more boxers in the finals on the penultimate day of Nairobi County Novices Championships at Umoja Boxing and Arts Club. Ken Muindi of Thailand made it to the…
The senior staff member’s celebrations of Senegal’s AFCON 2025 triumph reportedly sparked internal backlash, leading to disciplinary action at a Belgian club. Ibrahima Sonko, a staff member at Belgian top-flight club OH Leuven, has been demoted after his exuberant celebrations of Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations victory reportedly upset players following a crucial league loss….
Dr. Ida Odinga addressing during the State Funeral Service of her husband late Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. Raila passed on in India while on a treatment. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] President William Ruto, on Friday, January 23, nominated Mama Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United…
The Cameroon Football Federation has expressed serious concerns about the pace and transparency of CAF’s legal process in relation to actions taken against Samuel Eto’o. The Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) issued a strong rebuke against the Confederation of African Football (CAF), questioning the procedural integrity of disciplinary actions taken against FECAFOOT President, Samuel Eto’o Fils….
The Raila Odinga International Stadium is nearing completion as Kenya ramps up preparations for AFCON, following Morocco’s standards. The government has announced that the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium is now over 80 per cent complete, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s largest sports infrastructure project since independence. Speaking after a high-level joint inspection of…