Wangaya has been one of the standout performers for Kenya during the tournament as Salim Babu’s charges sealed qualification to the U-20 AFCON. Rising Stars assistant coach Anthony Akhulia has lavished praise on midfielder Kelvin Wangaya following his standout performances at the just-concluded CECAFA U-20 AFCON qualifiers in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Wangaya, who scored…
Arsenal beat Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League thanks to an own goal by goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk as they bounced back from defeat by Bournemouth at the weekend. Gabriel Martinelli’s effort in the 29th minute bounced off the post and hit the Shakhtar keeper in the back before trickling over the line as the…
A veteran athletics coach defends Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record marathon addressing skepticism and praising her preparation. Veteran Italian athletics coach Renato Canova has come out strongly in defense of Ruth Chepng’etich following her remarkable world record at the 2024 Chicago Marathon. Chepng’etich stunned the running world by becoming the first woman in history to run…
Jack Nelson, producer of Noah Lyles’ short film that was unveiled on Sunday has shared the production journey of the film. Noah Lyles, the reigning100m Olympics champion of the track, unveiled his highly anticipated short film The Fastest Man in the World on Sunday, offering an intimate glimpse into his 2024 journey. The film, which…
Kenya continued with its impressive showing at the ongoing Africa Boxing Championship in Kinshasa,Democratic Republic of Congo after four boxers sailed through to the semi finals. In some of the results former champion Shaffi Bakari Hassan defeated Barnor Ansah of Sierra Leone on points in featherweight category while Robert Okaka defeated Yassir Rigui of…
Fans have expressed concerns over the exclusion of Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Keely Hodgkinson from the World Athletics 2024 Women’s Track Athlete of the Year nominees list, which includes stars like Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. World Athletics earlier today announced the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Track Athlete of the Year…
The government is expediting the construction of sports academies in the country. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said the setting up of the academies will enhance the tapping and grooming of sporting talent. He affirmed this when he rewarded the National Under 20 Soccer team the Rising stars 1.8 million Kenya shillings , after…
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat remains committed to the team despite unpaid wages, focusing on Kenya’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification. Money is always a major factor in professional football especially when it comes to foreign coaches managing national teams. But for Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat, it seems passion and loyalty have…
Neymar was subbed on to the pitch as his family watched from the stands After an agonizing 369 days sidelined by an ACL injury, Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. made a triumphant return to the football pitch on Monday, coming off the bench for Al-Hilal during a thrilling 5-4 victory over Al-Ain in the AFC Champions…
Bianca Gascoigne has opened up about the abuse she experienced at the hands of AL Fayed. Bianca Gascoigne, the daughter of football legend Paul Gascoigne, has recently taken a brave step into the public eye, sharing her harrowing experience of alleged sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed when she was just 16. Known for her…
If approved, it would be the first time a La Liga match has been played in the United States Barcelona‘s league fixture against Atletico Madrid in December could be staged in Miami, with La Liga officials hopeful that Fifa will approve the plan. It would be the first time a La Liga match has been…
The former Asante Kotoko player will hope to make a third start in the league when Gor takes on KCB on October 23. Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison has finally delved into what it means living in Kenya after his move to the 21-time Kenya Premier League champions in July. Three months after penning a…
The U-20 national football team was hosted by Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen who rewarded the Rising Star for their display in the just concludedU-20 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers in Tanzania In recognition of their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 (AFCON), the Rising Stars have been awarded Sh1.8 million by the Ministry of…
President William Ruto after his arrival for the Mashujaa day celebration at Kwale Stadium in Kwale County. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] President William Ruto cut short his tour of development projects at the Coast region and flew back to Nairobi after the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale Stadium. Sources said Ruto deferred all the planned events in…
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track has signed Jamaica’s Rushell Clayton and Americans Jasmine Jones and Shamier Little as Racers for the league’s 2025 debut after impressive performances in 2024. Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track has signed Jamaica’s Rushell Clayton and Americans Jasmine Jones and Shamier Little as Racers ahead of the league’s debut in 2025….