Former steeplechase Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi talks to steeplechase athletes at the end of the 3000m S/C final during the national trials for Paris Olympics at Nyayo Stadium on June 14. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The men’s 3000m steeplechase used to be a Kenyan affair until former champions Ezekiel Kemboi exited the scene and Conseslus Kipruto…
President William Ruto makes his speech during a previous national event. [File, Standard] Kenyans on X, formerly Twitter are now threatening to rally the public to boycott businesses owned by politicians over punitive taxes. A number of the platform users have taken to the social media site to call on Kenyans to boycott the known…
Both teams needed a win to at least get a consolation prize of Sh750, 000 after falling in the semi-finals. AFC Leopards have finished in third place in the FKF Cup after beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-0 in an early kickoff match at Police Sacco Stadium on Saturday. Leopards were eliminated from the competition by Kenya…
Picture combination of Ukraine’s Mykhailo Mudryk and Belgium’s Jeremy Doku. Ukraine face Belgium Wednesday. [AFP] Belgium head into their final Group E game against Ukraine today at Euro 2024 looking to grab top spot in a section where all four teams — including Romania and Slovakia — are level on three points. It is the…
More details about Athing Mu’s appeal to the USA Track and Field Federation have emerged with her coach Bob Kersee and agent Rocky Arceneaux explaining what really happened. Reigning Olympic champion Athing Mu will not representing the US at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after she was allegedly tripped and fell during the final of…
Portgula captain Cristiano Ronaldo. [AFP] Cristiano Ronaldo will start Portugal’s final Group F match against Georgia at Euro 2024, coach Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday. Veteran forward Ronaldo, 39, could become the oldest player to score at a European Championship during Wednesday’s match in Gelsenkirchen, after Croatia’s Luka Modric claimed the record on Monday night….
The South African coach Benni McCarthy is exploring new opportunities following his impactful tenure at Manchester United. Manchester United strikers coach Benni McCarthy is poised to embark on a new chapter as he parts ways with the club. Despite Erik ten Hag’s efforts to retain him the former South African striker will be exploring fresh…
Kenya Police Bullets celebrate after winning the title.[FKF Media] Kenya Police Bullets etched their name into the history books by winning their first FKF Women’s Premier League title in an unbeaten campaign. The team capped off their stellar season with a resounding 3-0 victory over Bunyore Starlets on Wednesday at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is concerned about Kenya’s situation following violent protests against the Finance Bill 2024. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Julie Kozack, IMF Director of Communications, expressed the financial body’s concern over the tragic events, including loss of lives and property destruction. “We are deeply concerned about the tragic…
Kenya’s Aldrine Kibet in action during a training session.[FKF] Kenya’s Emerging Stars are upbeat as they prepare to take on Zambia’s Chipolopolo in their first Group B match of the 2024 Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup. The highly anticipated clash is set for Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Nelson Mandela Bay…
The Kenya men’s Kabbadi national team will meet Uganda in the finals of the Africa men’s Kabbadi championship at Kasarani Saturday while Zanzibar will play South Sudan in the third place faceoff. Kenya, who are the reigning champions beat South Sudan 53-29 in the semi finals as they carried on…
Kenya’s Patrick Otieno celebrates after scoring against Zambia. [FKF Media] Kenya’s Under-23 team, the Emerging Stars, commenced their COSAFA Cup campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over defending champions Zambia on Thursday at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in South Africa. The young squad showcased their talent and determination, setting a high tempo from the outset….
Colombia face Costa Rica looking for another three points with James Rodriguez set to play central role. Colombia gear up to take on Costa Rica after an impressive start to the tournament. They defeated Paraguay 2-1 with James Rodriguez providing two assists. Now, they aim to secure their place in a sixth consecutive quarter-final by…
Brazil are out to show their true colours when they face Paraguay in their second match of the Copa America. Following their narrow 2-1 defeat to Colombia in their opening match, Paraguay face a critical fixture against Brazil as they seek to keep their Copa América hopes alive. For Paraguay, progression beyond the group stage…
Germnay’s Jamal Musiala (left) in action against Switzerland. [AFP] Euro 2024 hosts Germany come into Saturday’s last 16 clash with Denmark in Dortmund hoping to have learned from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their final group stage match. After almost a decade of struggles at major tournaments, Germany were riding high after dominant wins over…