Athletics Kenya set date for 2025 Nairobi City marathon

Athletics Kenya has revealed that next year’s Nairobi City Marathon will take place in July. Athletics Kenya (AK) has set July 2025 as the date for the next Nairobi City Marathon after the conclsuion of this year’s edition. This year’s marathon conluded last month with Eliud Magut clinching the men’s race as Cynthia Jerotich emerged…

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‘We have met some of them’ – Junior Stars captain fires warning shot for familiar foes ahead of U20 AFCON qualifiers

Kenya U20 national team captain Amos Wanjala has fired a warning shot for familiar opponents ahead of U-20 AFCON- CECAFA qualifiers. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone are scheduled for October 6-20, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Burundi, Djibouti, and Ethiopia have…

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‘We had some serious battles’ – Miachael Johnson reminisces track rivalry with Africa’s most successful sprinter

US sprint great Michael Johnson has given his account of his battles with Namibian legend Frankie Fredricks whom he has termed “one of the most underrated sprinters of all time.” American sprint legend Michael Johnson has showered praise on veteran Namibia sprinter Frankie Fredricks whom he had great battles with on the track. Johnson and…

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‘It makes me question myself’ – Usain Bolt reveals ‘amazing’ quality he admires in Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Usain Bolt has revealed the ‘amazing’ quality of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce which at times leaves him questioning why he decided to retire in 2017. Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt has lauded his compatriot, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, for her remarkable longevity and resilience at the highest level of athletics.  Bolt’s admiration comes amidst ongoing speculation about Fraser-Pryce’s future,…

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How Junior Stars have drawn inspiration from Junior Starlets’ historic U-17 World Cup qualification

Head coach Salim Babu has explained how Junior Starlets’ historic World Cup qualification has inspired Junior Stars’ quest for an AFCON U-20 berth. The Kenya U20 men’s national team Junior Stars have drawn immense inspiration from the Junior Starlets’ groundbreaking achievement, as the U-17 women’s side prepares to make their debut at the FIFA U-17…

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‘I thought I was on top of the world’ – Ferdinand Omanyala admits being humbled after missing out on medals

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has opened up about recent setbacks, revealing how they have humbled him and reshaped his focus. Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala has opened up about his recent struggles on the track, admitting that his failure to medal at both the Paris Olympic Games and last year’s World Athletics Championships…

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