October 2024

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet credits her grandmother’s influence for inspiring her historic Olympic double gold and world record-breaking success. If your grandmother is still alive, she often holds a unique place in your heart—offering wisdom, support and encouragement. For Beatrice Chebet, her grandmother has been far more than that. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and world…

Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield stun fans with gorgeous new photos, sparking engagement rumors and raising questions Triple world champion Noah Lyles and his girlfriend Jamaican track star Junelle Bromfiel have left fans buzzing after sharing stunning new photos that many speculate could be engagement pictures. The couple, who have been romantically involved for over…

Kenyan midfielder Victor Wanyama is at crossroads as his contract at MLS club CF Montreal enters into its final months at a time when he has turned into a bench warmer. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has a major decision to make in the next two months as his contract at MLS club CF…

Both players missed the side’s last two fixtures against Zimbabwe and Namibia, but are back in the squad ahead of their crunch double encounter against Cameroon. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat is thrilled to welcome back two key players, Denmark-baseddefender Daniel Anyembe and team captain Michael Olunga, as Kenya prepares for crucial back-to-back ties…

Harambee Stars’ crucial AFCON qualifier will be played behind closed doors with no fans allowed in the stadium. The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has surprisingly announced that no fans will be allowed into the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Monday, October 14 for the Harambee Stars’ crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Cameroon….

Zambia’s Julius Nyimbiri (centre) wins the 100-meter race during the 15th edition of the Zimaza (Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia) Games at the Kenya School of Law ground in Karen, Nairobi, September 28, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Manners Chuma of Zimbabwe and Tala Aipira of Malawi dazzled in the 15th edition of the Zimaza (Zimbabwe, Malawi…

Roadcruz God Day overall winner in action at Kenya Railways Golf Club, September 28, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Carren Agengo overcame a career-threatening shoulder injury to win the Highview-presented RoadCruza Golf Day at the Kenya Railway Golf Club. Agengo returned to winning ways after her long absence from the course to win the overall title at…

Angel Di Maria celebrates after scoring. [AFP] Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side were thoroughly outplayed and outfought in Lisbon and the Portuguese side triumphed emphatically to record a second win in two matches in the competition. Bruno Lage’s team went ahead through Kerem…

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot. [AFP] Arne Slot became the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his opening nine matches as Mohamed Salah’s brilliant strike sealed a 2-0 victory against Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday. Slot has made a flying start to his reign after replacing Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool’s second successive…

Francisco Conceicao celebrates after scoring the winner for Juventus. [AFP] A superb solo goal from Francisco Conceicao with eight minutes remaining claimed 10-man Juventus a 3-2 win at RB Leipzig in a wild match on Wednesday. Juventus lost two players, including captain Gleison Bremer, to injury in the first 12 minutes. They twice fell behind…

Jonatahn David (R) celebrates after scoring for Lille. [AFP] Lille claimed the scalp of Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday as a Jonathan David penalty just before half-time gave the French club a famous 1-0 home win over the reigning European champions. Canada striker David converted from the spot in first-half stoppage time…

Jhon Duran centre-forward of Aston Villa celebrates with teammates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League match against Bayern Munich. [AFP] Aston Villa repeated their famous 1982 European Cup final win over Bayern Munich as Jhon Duran’s winner beat the German giants 1-0 on Wednesday. The Colombian striker caught Manuel Neuer…

Here are the reasons why Arsenal might be playing their last season without a trophy Arsenal secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, marking their first win of the Champions League campaign. Here are five key takeaways from the match: 1. Leandro Trossard really stepping up in…