Kenya Railways has announced plans to build a new line connecting to Nyayo and Talanta Stadium as part of efforts to improve transport during AFCON 2027 matches. With Morocco setting the bar so high by hosting a memorable and well-organised Africa Cup of Nations, East Africa know they have to up their game. Kenya, Uganda…
Senegal forward Sadio Mane celebrates his goal with Iliman Ndiaye during the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final vs Egypt at the Grand stadium in Tangiers on January 14, 2026. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner to give Senegal a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Wednesday in their Africa Cup of Nations…
A legal expert has downplayed claims of wrongdoing, suggesting Kaizer Chiefs’ transfer approach did not breach FIFA regulations. A legal expert has offered his perspective on whether Kaizer Chiefs breached FIFA regulations after TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sukazi claimed the club used various methods to lure Puso Dithejane back before his eventual move to Chicago…
Police in Kilifi County have arrested two Turkish nationals following a shocking gun-related road rage incident that left Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Jiir and his driver assaulted, triggering concern over the conduct of foreign visitors in Kenya. Officers took the two suspects into custody on Monday evening after one of them allegedly pulled out a…
AFC Coach Boniface Ambani during FKF Premier League match against Ulinzi Stars at Dandora Stadium on April 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards coach Ambani is the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for December 2025. Ambani guided Leopards to the top of the SportPesa Premier League after 14 rounds of the 2025-2026 season. In…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has launched an attack at unnamed rivals, claiming his team was treated unfairly before their AFCON 2025 elimination by Senegal. Egypt coach, Hossam Hassan, has launched an extraordinary tirade following his team’s semi-final exit from the Africa Cup of Nations, making wild allegations of unfair treatment and conspiracy against his side….
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has defended the recent demolition of businesses near Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium, describing the operation as part of a land repossession process designed to improve transport ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). On Tuesday night, bulldozers tore down several properties, including a restaurant and car wash owned…
Morocco players celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final vs Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat, January 14, 2026. [FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set…
Morocco will play Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Nigeria on Wednesday night and here is all you need to know about the big game. The stage is set for the climax of Africa’s premier international tournament, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Following a dramatic semi-final round, the two…
KCB’s Esther Mutinda (21) and Belinda Barasa playing against Gladys Ekuru (14) and Daisy Leting of Kenya Pipeline during the 1st Edition of the Kenya Cup tournament at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, Indoor Arena. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will clash with Trailblazers in the opening Group B match of the second…
Mohamed Salah saw his AFCON final hopes dashed as Sadio Mané’s Senegal secured a crucial victory over Egypt. Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Egypt to sneak into the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in a match played at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco. Historically, the two sides are…
A police officer manning Vihiga County Assembly was attacked by unknown assailants in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and robbed of his gun. In an interview with KNA in his office, Vihiga County Commissioner Peter Maina confirmed that one police officer was indeed attacked in the wee…
Kenya’s Dismas Indiza in action during round one of the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at Thika Greens Golf Resort on January 14, 2025. [Sunshine Tour, Standard] Kakamega Sports Club professional Dismas Indiza took early control of the Absa Invitational, the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour…
How tiny tactical choices – off-ball spacing, set-piece design, substitutions, and in-game tweaks – swing elite Premier League matches without needing dramatic storyline myths. How Small Tactical Details Decide Big Premier League Matches Big Premier League matches are often sold as star power and rivalry heat, yet the scoreboard is usually decided by smaller things:…
AFC Leopards boss Fred Ambani has crowned SJAK/Betika Coach of the Month for December [SJAK] AFC Leopards boss Fred Ambani has been crowned Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK)/Betika Coach of the Month for December, recognising his role in AFC Ingwe’s surge to the FKF-Premier League summit after 14 rounds of the 2025-2026 campaign. Under…