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Victor Wanyama lands role at FIFPRO Global Player Council

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-01 12:03:20

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has been selected to join FIFPRO’s newly launched Global Player Council

FIFA unveils Trionda, the official 2026 World Cup match ball

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-03 13:50:30

FIFA on Thursday lifted the curtain on the adidas TRIONDA, the official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Ivory Coast seal World Cup berth with dominant 3-0 win over Kenya in Abidjan

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-15 11:16:34

Ivory Coast last night booked their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 victory over Kenya in their final Group F clash at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium

Raila Odinga: Remembering a patron of Kenyan football and true Arsenal believer

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-15 12:24:22

Among the many corners of grief after Raila's death is the sports fraternity, particularly football, which has lost one of its most reliable supporters

Four Kenyan referees selected for AFCON 2025 in Morocco

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-23 11:30:48

Kenya will be represented by four referees at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with a dedicated pre-tournament preparation course set to run ahead of the event.

World record holder Chepng'etich gets three-year ban for anti-doping rule violations

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-23 20:37:37

Marathoner Ruth Chepngetich banned for three years after admitting to anti-doping rule violations; she was suspended in July following a positive test for a banned diuretic. Standardmedia.co.ke

Historic win as Kenya claims two gold medals in Para-Badminton debut

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-27 12:26:31

Speaking moments after the final whistle, team captain Newton Gatobu expressed evident pride and called for long-term support.

Naibois to bank at least Sh51 million after CAF Confederation Cup qualification

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-28 12:13:06

Nairobi United sealed a historic qualification to the Group Stage of the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup, delivering a major financial boost and a landmark moment for Kenyan club football.

Kenya's Esther Gitahi handed four-year ban after positive EPO test

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-28 14:37:24

26-year-old Kenyan middle-distance runner Esther Gitahi has been banned from athletics for four years after testing positive for erythropoietin (EPO)

Harambee Starlets seal 2026 WAFCON qualification

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-28 20:55:00

The victory confirms the girls' second appearance at WAFCON, their first since 2016.

Gor Mahia slapped with Sh300,000 fine for security breaches and crowd trouble

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-31 13:32:15

FKF's Disciplinary Committee has imposed a Sh300,000 fine on Gor Mahia for security lapses and crowd trouble during their SportPesa Premier League match against Bidco

Zambia sack Avram Grant after tough World Cup qualifying run

By Robert Abong'o   2025-10-31 14:06:26

Zambia have confirmed the departure of 70-year-old Israeli coach Avram Grant, who led the national team through a difficult 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Serbian coach Stojanovic takes charge at Police FC after Ndayiragije exit

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-03 14:51:25

Kenya Police FC have appointed Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanovic as their new head coach.

Naibois draw Wydad, Maniema and Azam in CAF Confederation group stage

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-03 15:21:49

Kenya’s Nairobi United FC have been drawn in Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage alongside heavyweights Morocco’s Wydad Athletic, Congo’s Maniema and Azam

Harambee Stars to face Senegal in Turkey international friendly

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-06 12:25:47

Harambee Stars will square off against Senegal in an international friendly set to be played at the Mardan Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on November 18.

Harambee Starlets tactician Odemba crowned October Coach of the Month

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-06 16:53:52

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has been honoured as the Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) and Betika Coach of the Month for October 2025.

FIFA unites players' unions in Rabat to boost welfare and governance

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-10 13:00:43

Representatives from about 30 players’ unions participated, continuing the momentum from constructive dialogue in July in New York

CAF and PUMA unveil the ITRI, official AFCON 2025 match ball

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-10 17:00:38

CAF and PUMA have introduced the Official Match Ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

'I just want to make it': Gor Mahia's Bryton Onyona eyes Harambee Stars debut

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-12 13:57:27

You've probably heard the commentator mention this name if you happen to follow Kenya's local football scene. If you haven't, you'll probably get the hang of it in the future.

Aldrine Kibet: Celta Vigo youngster living the dream

By Robert Abong'o   2025-11-13 06:15:00

“My goal was to be in the national team by 2027, ready for the AFCON, but now it has come even earlier. First thing I want to do is to make my debut and score goals..."