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…
Here is the reasons behind Rodrigo rocking Neymar’s iconic number 10 shirt for Brazil. Brazil’s campaign in the Copa America has been closely watched, not just for their on-field performances but also for the absence of one of their most iconic players: Neymar Jr. Neymar’s absence stems primarily from a significant setback he faced last…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. [AFP] Euro 2024’s last 16 match-ups were confirmed on Wednesday night after Georgia snatched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Here, AFP looks at each of the fixtures coming in the next round, where tournament heavyweights line up alongside ambitious underdogs: Switzerland v Italy…
World’s most expensive midfielders Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez have had contrasting fortunes at the Copa America so far. The Copa America has become a stage where emerging talents from around the world showcase their potential, and two young midfielders from Chelsea, Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, are already making waves in this year’s tournament….
Raphael Nzomo’s owned pony ‘The Breaker’ that was rode by Zimbabwean BJ Bowen was voted the Best Playing Pony (BPP) in the 8-Goal-international match between Kenya and Zimbabwe at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil on June 23,2024.[Courtesy] For a pony to understand the rules of polo fully, it has to undergo a comprehensive training for…
McKinstry. who is set to leave Gor Mahia when his contract expires at the end of June, has revealed the transfer strategy the club will take which will make them do well in the Champions League next season. Outgoing Gor Mahia coach Johnathan McKinstry believes the club can make history by becoming the first ever…
Salim Swaleh, Director of Press at the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, has received cash bail of Kes.400,000 each in a case involving allegations of obtaining money by false pretenses and abuse of office. In a ruling on Wednesday, Magistrate BenMark Ekumbi at the Milimani Law Courts directed Swaleh and his five coaccused to…
Kenya Sevens’ Anthony Omondi (left) at World Rugby Challenger Series.[World Rugby] When Antony Omondi was dropped from the Kenya Rugby 7s squad Shujaa a few days before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he felt his world had come to an end. He was dejected and frustrated because playing at the Olympics was his ultimate dream, but…
After two seasons, the former Uganda Cranes head coach has bid farewell to Gor Mahia, having won two FKF Premier League titles. Johnathan McKinstry has officially bid farewell to Gor Mahia marking the end of his notable tenure with the record FKF Premier League champions. The Irish coach’s official departure comes weeks after he began…
Jeremy Doku of Belgium (left) in action against Ukraine.[AFP] Belgium, Romania and Slovakia qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday as war-torn Ukraine were left heartbroken by a thrilling end to Group E. Romania’s 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Frankfurt secured the point both nations needed to progress, while Ukraine’s brave effort…
Citizens demonstrate along the streets of Nairobi’s CBD to reject the Finance Bill. June 20, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ reverberated in nightclubs in cities and major towns across the country as Generation Z took their campaign against Finance Bill 2024 a notch higher. Videos shared on social media showed that nightclubs…
The American sprint legend disclosed the quality he admires about youngsters Quincy Wilson and Christian Miller. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has revealed the qualities that the American duo of Quincy Wilson and Christian Miller have that set them apart from other young sprinters. Miller, 18, and Wilson, 16, were in action at the US…
Kenya’s Edmund Anya cuts through the Ireland defense on day three of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium. [World Rugby] Edmund Anya, who last played for the Kenya Sevens when Shujaa was relegated from the 2023 World Sevens Series, makes a highly anticipated return to the squad for the upcoming Africa Men’s…
Kenya joins the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup in Tanzania to combat gender-based violence through football. Kenya is set to participate in the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup styled after the Homeless World Cup taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from June 29 to June 30, 2024. This groundbreaking event, hosted by Future Stars Academy, will bring together…
The FKF presidential hopeful is worried about the sorry state of Kenyan football which he feels is capable of generating a lot of revenue with the right structures in place. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential hopeful Hussein Mohammed has claimed that the financial woes facing Kenyan clubs has some fearing promotion. Mohammed, a harsh critic…