AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani has been named SJAK/Betika Coach of the Month for December, following his instrumental role in guiding AFC Leopards to the top of the FKF-Premier League. His leadership led to a significant upset victory in the Mashemeji Derby against Gor Mahia.

• AFC Leopards secured three wins and one draw in December under coach Ambani.
• The team famously beat Gor Mahia 1-0 in the Mashemeji Derby.
• Other notable wins included 2-1 against Ulinzi Stars and 1-0 over Bidco United.
• Ambani expressed his excitement and the team's dedication towards challenging for the league title in the New Year.

Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with securing a return to the Champions League. Carrick, who previously had an unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker boss in 2021, takes over after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.

• Carrick won 12 major trophies during his 12-year playing career at United.
• The Red Devils are currently seventh in the table, three points adrift of fourth-placed Liverpool.
• His first major challenge is preparing the team for a match against local rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

Igor Thiago, a former bricklayer, has become a record-breaking striker for Brentford in the English Premier League, exceeding previous goal tallies for a Brazilian in a single season and now targets a spot in Brazil's World Cup squad.

• Thiago has scored 16 goals this season, surpassing the previous record of 15 goals held by fellow Brazilians in the Premier League.
• The striker was signed by Brentford for a club-record £30 million ($40 million) in 2024.
• He worked as a bricklayer and on a fruit stall to support his family after his father's death when he was 13 years old.