Five key Takeaways from FKF Premier league matchday 3, including Shabana’s revival, and Sydney Lokale’s brilliant start to life at AFC Leopards. The second matchday of the 2024/2025 FKF Premier League season delivered a thrilling weekend of football, full of dramatic comebacks, individual brilliance, and tactical adjustments. From Shabana FC’s passionate supporters flocking back to…
John Stones scored in the 98th minute to claim a point for Manchester City although he claims that Arsenal use dark arts to their advantage At the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, Manchester City’s John Stones became the last-gasp hero, scoring in the 98th minute to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Arsenal. His equalizer salvaged…
Two Members of Parliament have urged President William Ruto and his Deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, to resolve their internal disputes, arguing that the ongoing wrangles between the two leaders are detrimental to the country’s progress. Suba South MP Caroli Omondi and Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo expressed concerns during a gospel music competition at the Homa Bay…
The women’s 800m at the Paris Olympic Games would have witnessed a new champion being crowned as Keely Hodgkinson’s coach has revealed why she had doubts about the 22-year-old being in the right state to compete at the Olympics. A new Olympic champion in the women’s 800m might have been crowned because, at some point,…
Overall winner Eliud Bett in action at Sea-Link Mombasa Course on Saturday. [Maaarufu Mohamed, Standard] Home Club’s little known Eliud Bett surprised colleagues after coming of age to clinch the overall title at the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Course on Saturday. The handicap 25 Bett who started playing golf 24 months ago was all…
Katie Ledecky opens up about prioritizing her swimming career over relationships, focusing on achieving greatness while remaining open to future possibilities. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky has built a legacy as one of the greatest athletes in the history of swimming. With fourteen Olympic medals and world records in the 800m and 1500m freestyle, the 27-year-old…
Allyson Felix has opened up on the struggles of adapting to the ‘new norm’ of post-retirement. American sprint icon Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in U.S. history, has opened up about her difficult transition into retirement. Since hanging up her spikes in 2022, Felix, a seven-time Olympic gold medallist and 14-time…
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has urged St Lucia to take advantage of Olympics champion Julien Alfred’s new status to boost the country’s economy through sports tourism. Julien Alfred’s new status as a superstar in her country St Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean has now seen a new push to use her as the face…
Rift-Valley Prisons Regional commander, Assistant Commissioner Generalof Prison Barnabas Keino (center) with Narok Prison in Charge, Commissioner of Prisons Benson Lomeri (left) with his Nakuru Main Counterpart Commissioner of Prisons, Joseph Saitoti during the launch of Rift-Valley Prison football mental wellness at Nakuru main prison recently. [Courtesy] Narok Prison is set to reignite its football…
Marco Arop believes David Rudisha’s 800m world record will be broken soon owing to the strong competition witnessed this year as he disclosed what this season has taught him about the world record. Reigning world champion Marco Arop is confident that David Rudisha’s world record might be broken sooner than people think. The Canadian runner…
Man City’s John Stones celebrates atfter scoring against Arsenal. [AFP] John Stones’ 98th-minute equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Manchester City against 10-man Arsenal in a bad-tempered clash between the two favourites for the Premier League title on Sunday. Arsenal played the entire second half a man down after Leandro Trossard was sent off but…
Harambee Sars defender Brian Mandela will have a chance to play in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages after his new club qualified for the first time in their history. Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela will play in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages after his club Stellenbosch FC secured their place with a victory…
The Siaya Skating Club Team beaming after landing the Nyanza Region Tujiamini Gold Award. [Washington Onyango,Standard] The Siaya Skating Club in Kenya, founded just three years ago, is making waves in the sports community after securing the prestigious Tujiamini Gold Award, which comes with a Sh500,000 prize. The club, led by Founder and Director Dorcas…
When Renson Mulele Ingonga was vetted for the position of Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) by the National Assembly’s Justice and Legal Affairs committee at Parliament buildings, Nairobi on August 31, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] In the ongoing battle against corruption, the recent case involving former Government Advertising Agency (GAA) director Dennis Chebitwey and 13 others,…
Chaos was witnessed at the end of an exciting match between Ulinzi Stars and Shabana after fans vandalized property and beat up a security officer over claims of biased officiating. A section of Shabana fans were involved in an incident of hooliganism that saw them vandalize parts of Ulinzi Complex after an FKF Premier League…