Defending champions Kabras Sugar began their Kenya Cup season with a dominant 74-10 victory over Kisumu, while KCB secured a convincing 43-19 win against Nakuru RFC.

• Eric Cantona scored four tries and Patrick Lumumba added a hat-trick for Kabras Sugar against Kisumu.
• KCB overcame Nakuru RFC with a final score of 43-19 in Nakuru City.
• Other Kenya Cup results saw Nondescripts defeat Kenya Harlequin 31-22, and Impala Saracens achieve their first win of the season, beating Daystar University Falcons 50-19.

AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia received a significant boost in the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League title race after Kakamega Homeboyz suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Bandari, conceding two stoppage-time goals. This loss allows the former to capitalize on the opportunity to widen their lead, with Homeboyz now in third place with 24 points.

• Bandari scored two stoppage-time goals (91st and 92nd minutes) through Mohammed Barisa and Amza Ngamicha to secure the win.
• Gor Mahia, currently second with 26 points, aims to extend their lead to five points against Shabana.
• Murang’a Seal extended their unbeaten run to 10 games, reaching eighth place with 21 points after beating Mathare United 2-0.

Nigeria secured a 2-0 victory over Algeria in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, with Victor Osimhen scoring one goal and assisting another. This win advances Nigeria to the semi-finals, where they will face hosts Morocco.

• Victor Osimhen, the 2023 African player of the year, scored his fourth goal in his last four matches at the tournament.
• Nigeria dominated the match in Marrakesh and are now the tournament's top scorers overall with 14 goals.
• The semi-final clash against Morocco is scheduled for Wednesday in Rabat.