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

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

Analysis: 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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KPA, Zetech Sparks gear up for WBLA battle

Analysis: 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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Wangai, Wafula lead Kenyan charge at Sunshine Development Tour

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

Analysis: 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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Unbeaten Ingwe eye summit as Gor and Police collide

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

Analysis: 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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Kenyan Teams and Athletes Compete Across Volleyball, Football, Basketball, and Golf - November 2025

📰 Coverage & Analysis

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

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

KPA, Zetech Sparks gear up for WBLA battle

Wangai, Wafula lead Kenyan charge at Sunshine Development Tour

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

Unbeaten Ingwe eye summit as Gor and Police collide

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