The Springboks head to Britain for a three-test tour, with fierce competition at fly-half and scrum-half positions. South Africa‘s half-back pairing will be in the spotlight as the world champion Springboks embark on a three-test tour of Britain starting with Scotland in Edinburgh on November 10. With creative flair and a stable kicking game key…
Sharon Lokedi has let fans into what goes on behind the scenes before she hits the streets at major races. The 2022 New York City marathon champion Sharon Lokedi has finally disclosed how she readies herself for renowned races like the annual New York City marathon. The 30-year-old, who relocated to the US in 2015…
Despite Shabana failing to provide any update on coach Pamzo Omollo’s situation, their winless streak extended with a loss to Nairobi City Stars, leaving them bottom of the FKF Premier League standings. Shabana FC’s winless streak in the FKF Premier League continued on Sunday afternoon as the Kisii-based team fell to a 1-0 loss against…
Thousands gathered today in Lokichogio, Kenya, for the East African Community (EAC) High-Level Meeting of Ateker Leaders and Border Communities Sensitization on Peaceful Coexistence, focusing on the collaboration among Kenya’s Turkana, Uganda’s Karamojong, and South Sudan’s Toposa and Didinga communities. The event, marked by cultural songs and dances, celebrated the Ateker communities’ commitment to resolving…
The Argentine is yet to convince the Stamford Bridge faithful after his big money move from Benfica. Star Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez seems to be in a career crossroads after being relegated to the bench in the Blues’ last two English Premier League matches. The Argentine faces a fight to regain his position, especially after…
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Iran’s president said Sunday a potential ceasefire between its allies and Israel “could affect the intensity” of Tehran’s response to Israel’s recent strikes on Iranian military sites. “If they (the Israelis) reconsider their behaviour, accept a ceasefire and stop massacring the oppressed and innocent people of the region, it could affect…
The American confirmed her availability for the next Alexis Ohania’s Athlos event but what is she up to currently? Paris Olympics 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell is focussing on her mental fortitude during the offseason in a bid to be fully fresh and ready for a grueling 2025 season. The US NCAA record holder in…
Jackson has revealed her biggest worry after being forced to miss the Paris 2024 Olympics at the age of 29 due to injuries. Jamaican sprint sensation Shericka Jackson has revealed her biggest worry after an injury-ravaged season that forced her to miss the Olympic games that took place in Paris, France in August last year….
Ademola Lookman Atalanta brought Serie A leaders Napoli down to earth with a bump with a 3-0 victory on Sunday as Ademola Lookman grabbed two goals. Napoli were hoping to open up a seven-point lead over Inter Milan who play later in the day but Atalanta stunned the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as they decisively…
Yagnesh Devani, Controversial billionaire and oil tycoon [File, Standard] Kenyans were pleasantly surprised when it was announced in January 2024 that runaway business mogul Yagnesh Devani had been extradited from the United Kingdom to face criminal charges over economic crimes. They would, however, be treated to a rude shock, when the fugitive alleged to have…
South Sudan clawed back from a goal down to frustrate Harambee Stars to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their 2024 CHAN qualifier and ultimately deliver a 3-1 aggregate win. Harambee Stars’ journey in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers ended on a disappointing note after a 1-1 draw with South Sudan…
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The International Monetary Fund will this week begin its delayed fourth review of Egypt’s 46-month loan programme, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Sunday. The review had originally been scheduled for the end of September. It comes under an agreement Cairo signed with the IMF in April, expanding an original loan…
The team capped of their appearance in the Pink Ladies tournament with a dominant 4-1 display against the Philippines. Harambee Starlets captain Ruth Ingosi has hailed the team’s participation in the Pink Ladies Tournament in Turkey as invaluable experience for Kenya’s national women’s football team that hasn’t seen much in terms of international competition. Harambee…
OPEC+ Eight members of the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations said on Sunday they were extending supply cuts until the end of December. The countries “have agreed to extend the November 2023 voluntary production adjustments of 2.2 million barrels per day for one month until the end of December 2024”, the organisation said in a…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has revealed how he was never worried that American Noah Lyles world lower his 100m and 200m world records at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Jamaican sprints legend Usain Bolt says he wasn’t anxious about American sprint sensation Noah Lyles breaking his world records at the Paris Olympics despite the hype…