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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, November 8, 2025Kenyan Teams and Athletes Compete Across Volleyball, Football, Basketball, and Golf - November 2025
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Kenyan Teams and Athletes Compete Across Volleyball, Football, Basketball, and Golf - November 2025

In the SportPesa Premier League, Nairobi United defeated Kariobangi Sharks 4-2, while AFC Leopards aims to top the league as defending champions Kenya Police and Gor Mahia are set to clash. In volleyball, Chema Volleyball Club defeated Administration Police of Kenya in the KVF Men’s National League. At the same time, defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Zetech University Sparks are competing in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers. In golf, John Wangai and Naom Wafula are leading the Kenyan charge at the Sunshine Development Tour, the region's only opportunity for golfers to earn ranking points for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Separately, Deaflympics silver medallist Sharon Bitok Jeptarus is preparing for the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.

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Saturday 5:52 PMStandard Sports

Chema arrest AP Kenya as KPA, KDF make three wins on the trot

Chema arrest AP Kenya as KPA, KDF make three wins on the trot

Newly promoted Chema Volleyball Club secured their second straight win in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League by defeating Administration Police of Kenya in straight sets at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. This victory marks a strong start for Chema, while KPA, KDF, and KAPU also maintained impressive winning streaks.

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Newly promoted Chema Volleyball Club secured their second straight win in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League by defeating Administration Police of Kenya in straight sets at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. This victory marks a strong start for Chema, while KPA, KDF, and KAPU also maintained impressive winning streaks.

  • Chema beat Administration Police with set scores of 25-15, 25-22, and 25-20.
  • KPA and KDF each achieved three wins out of three matches in the first leg of the 2025-2026 season.
  • Chema coach Jeremiah Mukopi expressed confidence, stating, "We are set to play KDF, where I predict that if the boys play the way they played today (yesterday), we will beat them because we are going for a win against them."
Saturday 6:30 AMStandard SportsFirst

Kenyan golfers face steep climb in race for Los Angeles Olympic qualification

Kenyan golfers face steep climb in race for Los Angeles Olympic qualification

Kenyan golfers face a challenging path to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, needing to break into the world's top 350 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). The newly established Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) – East Africa Swing offers the region's only opportunity to earn crucial ranking points.

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Saturday 7:00 AMStandard Sports

From setback to stardom, Bitok now plots to break silver jinx in Tokyo

From setback to stardom, Bitok now plots to break silver jinx in Tokyo

Sharon Bitok Jeptarus, a Deaflympics silver medallist, is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics where she aims to break records in the 1,500m and overcome a silver jinx in the 800m, inspired by Faith Kipyegon.

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Sharon Bitok Jeptarus, a Deaflympics silver medallist, is preparing for the upcoming Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics where she aims to break records in the 1,500m and overcome a silver jinx in the 800m, inspired by Faith Kipyegon.

  • Sharon Bitok Jeptarus will compete in the 1,500m and 800m at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.
  • She is inspired by 1,500m World champion and record holder Faith Kipyegon.
  • Bitok seeks to break records and end a silver medal streak in the 800m alongside Aidah Odero.
Saturday 8:00 AMStandard Sports

Unbeaten Ingwe eye summit as Gor and Police collide

Unbeaten Ingwe eye summit as Gor and Police collide

AFC Leopards aims to top the SportPesa Premier League by extending their unbeaten streak against Mara Sugar today, while a major clash between defending champions Kenya Police and record champions Gor Mahia is set for tomorrow.

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AFC Leopards aims to top the SportPesa Premier League by extending their unbeaten streak against Mara Sugar today, while a major clash between defending champions Kenya Police and record champions Gor Mahia is set for tomorrow.

  • AFC Leopards (Ingwe) is currently third on the table with 12 points, having gone six matches undefeated.
  • Tomorrow, Gor Mahia (second, 13 points) will face Kenya Police (eighth, 8 points) at Nyayo Stadium.
  • Leaders Kakamega Homeboyz (14 points) will play Murang’a Seal at Bukhungu Stadium.
Saturday 2:11 PMStandard Sports

KPA, Zetech Sparks gear up for WBLA battle

KPA, Zetech Sparks gear up for WBLA battle

Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and league finalists Zetech University Sparks (Kenya) are set to compete in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers, which began today at Nyayo Gymnasium. Only the finalists will secure a spot in the main WBLA tournament in Cairo, Egypt, later this year, aiming to avoid a repeat of last year where no Kenyan teams qualified.

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Defending champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and league finalists Zetech University Sparks (Kenya) are set to compete in the 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers, which began today at Nyayo Gymnasium. Only the finalists will secure a spot in the main WBLA tournament in Cairo, Egypt, later this year, aiming to avoid a repeat of last year where no Kenyan teams qualified.

  • KPA, the 2023 African silver medallists, strengthened their squad by signing Nigerian Afrobasket winner Ifunanya Okoro, Aminata Ly from Senegal, and Kenyans Mercy Wanyama and Betty Kananu.
  • Rookies Zetech Sparks, making their debut, will feature their regular student-players, with coach Maurice Obilo emphasizing providing an opportunity for their students.
  • The Kenyan teams will face six other contenders, including strong threats from Rwandan sides REG and APR, as well as teams from Burundi, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Saturday 3:19 PMStandard Sports

Wangai, Wafula lead Kenyan charge at Sunshine Development Tour

Wangai, Wafula lead Kenyan charge at Sunshine Development Tour

Kenyan golfers, including runner-up John Wangai and top female golfer Naom Wafula, are set to compete in the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing at Limuru Country Club. The tournament, dubbed the Betika Masters, follows strong Kenyan performances at the recent VetLab leg.

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Kenyan golfers, including runner-up John Wangai and top female golfer Naom Wafula, are set to compete in the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing at Limuru Country Club. The tournament, dubbed the Betika Masters, follows strong Kenyan performances at the recent VetLab leg.

  • Approximately 88 professional and elite amateur golfers from across Africa are expected to participate.
  • John Wangai, chairman of the Professional Golfers of Kenya, finished runner-up at the previous VetLab event.
  • Naom Wafula was the only woman to make the cut at VetLab, emphasizing the challenge and development benefits of the Tour’s mixed-gender format.
Saturday 5:41 PMStandard Sports

SportPesa Premier League: Nairobi United move third after six-goal thriller win over Sharks

SportPesa Premier League: Nairobi United move third after six-goal thriller win over Sharks

Newcomers Nairobi United clinched a decisive 4-2 victory against Kariobangi Sharks in a SportPesa Premier League match, propelling them to third place in the standings. The game, held at Dandora Stadium, saw Nairobi United secure their fourth win of the season.

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Newcomers Nairobi United clinched a decisive 4-2 victory against Kariobangi Sharks in a SportPesa Premier League match, propelling them to third place in the standings. The game, held at Dandora Stadium, saw Nairobi United secure their fourth win of the season.

  • Nigerian import Michael Karamor scored a brace for Nairobi United, with additional goals from Enoch Machaka and Lesley Owino.
  • The defeat leaves Kariobangi Sharks in the relegation zone with six points, placing them second last.
  • Upcoming matches include Gor Mahia (second with 13 points) facing defending champions Kenya Police (eighth with eight points) at Nyayo Stadium, and leaders Kakamega Homeboyz (14 points) hosting Murang’a Seal.
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Key Highlights

Kenyan golfers face a challenging path to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, needing to break into the world's top 350 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). The newly established Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) – East Africa Swing offers the region's only opportunity to earn crucial ranking points.

  • Currently, Rwanda's Celestin Nsanzuwera is the highest-ranked East African golfer at position 1,782, with Kenya's Njoroge Kibugu at 1,896.
  • Tournament Director David Kihara emphasizes the need for more tournaments offering OWGR points to give local golfers a realistic chance at qualification.
  • Collins Kipkirui of Kericho Golf Club stresses prioritizing grassroots development and modern coaching to foster Olympic-level talent in Kenya.