Fresh rivalry ignites as Noah Lyles and Letsile Tebogo are set to face off this month at the Monaco Diamond League. World 200m champion Noah Lyles and Botswana’s speedster Letsile Tebogo are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying face-off at the upcoming Monaco Diamond League on July 12. This eagerly anticipated 200m…
Diogo Costa saves a penalty for Portugal against Slovenia.[AFP] Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three Slovenia penalties to earn his side a 3-0 shoot-out victory after Cristiano Ronaldo redeemed himself from the spot in a dramatic Euro 2024 last 16 clash on Monday. Portugal forward Ronaldo broke down in tears after missing a penalty in…
Conor McGregor bets millions on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight champion Conor McGregor has once again made headlines, this time not with his fists but with his wallet. Known for his boldness both inside and outside the ring, McGregor has…
Kenya’s U20 celebrate their win against Hong Kong China during the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Chipu, fresh from their triumphant victory in the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy, are gearing up to launch their World Rugby U20 Trophy campaign with a high-stake match against former champions Uruguay on Tuesday. The…
Harambee Stars have been faced in a very tough AFCON 2025 qualifying group, which will include a tricky double-headed encounter against Cameroon. The Kenya national football team Harambee Stars have identified their opponents for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers which will be taking place from September all the way to November this year. The tournament,…
Harambee stars has been drawn in group J of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following the draw that was conducted Thursday in Johannesburg South Africa. Kenya will battle it out with 5 times AFCON winners the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Nambia and Zimbabwe in the qualifiers that are scheduled to begin in…
Benson Omalla celebrates after scoring for Kenya against Zimbabwe.[FKF] Kenya’s Emerging Stars bounced back to winning ways on Tuesday after seeing off Zimbabwe 2-0 in their final group match of the 2024 COSAFA Cup at Isaac Wolfson Stadium. Kenya had lost 2-0 to Comoros in their second match played over the weekend and needed a…
Manchester United have extended Erik ten Hag’s contract through 2026 despite a challenging season maintaining stability and aiming for future success. Manchester United has officially extended Erik ten Hag’s tenure as the manager until June 2026 despite the team enduring one of their toughest seasons. Last season saw the Red Devils finish in eighth place…
Harambee Stars players during Open training Session for the senior national team at Utalii Grounds on March 19, 2024. The team is preparing ahead of the upcoming Four Nations tournament in Malawi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars are set to rekindle their rivalry with Cameroon in the quest for a spot in the 2025…
The Elephants face a tough draw in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, aiming to repeat their previous tournament success. Defending champions Ivory Coast have been placed in a challenging group for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers pitting them against Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Chad in Group G. The draw, which unfolded on a…
Uruguay’s Francisco Garayalde and Kenya’s Brian Kiptanui (right) in action during a World Rugby U20 Trophy 2024 match at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. [World Rugby] Kenya’s under-20 rugby team, Chipu, made a slow start to their World Rugby U20 Trophy campaign after losing 25-7 to former champions Uruguay on Tuesday. Despite the loss,…
The former Olympic champion has pointed out the weakness about Noah Lyles that was shared by other former great sprinters including Usain Bolt and Carl Lewis. Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has pointed out a common weakness in reigning World Champion Noah Lyles, which he shares with other legendary sprinters like Usain Bolt and Carl…
Kenya Sevens in residential training at the Moi Stadium, Kasarani as the team prepares for overseas camp in Miramas, France ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. July 3, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has announced the Shujaa squad heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics games. “The team has been…
After qualifying for the Paris Olympics CJ Allen faces tough competition at the Monaco Diamond League aiming to surpass his personal best. US men’s national record holder over 400m hurdles CJ Allen will face formidable opponents when he competes against Alison Dos Santos and Karsten Warholm on July 12 at the Monaco Diamond League. Allen…
German international Toni Kross. [AFP] Retiring Germany veteran Toni Kroos said he was confident tomorrow’s blockbuster Euro 2024 quarter-final against Spain would not be the last game of his career. Kroos announced in May he would hang up his boots after the Euros on home soil, meaning this week’s match in Stuttgart could be his…