Mathare United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, concluding the first leg of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League on a positive note and moving further from the relegation zone. The win marked their first in 2026, propelling them to 11th place on the league table.

• Scoring the winning goal was former AFC Leopards striker John Mark Makwatta, who netted a penalty in the 35th minute.
• Mathare United now stands seven points clear of the relegation zone, accumulating a total of 21 points.
• Upcoming matches include AFC Leopards facing APS Bomet, with Leopards aiming to temporarily top the table, and Shabana hosting Sofapaka.

The Harambee Starlets face a tough challenge in the upcoming 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), drawn in Group A with African football powerhouses Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria. With coach Beldine Odemba's team preparing for their second Wafcon appearance, there is a strong emphasis on government and federation support for adequate preparation.

• Kenya is ranked 133rd globally by FIFA, while their Group A opponents are significantly higher: Morocco (66th), Algeria (73rd), and Senegal (81st).
• The Starlets secured their spot in the tournament by defeating Tunisia 1-0 and Gambia 4-1 on aggregate.
• The semi-finalists of the Wafcon will earn direct tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, while two quarter-finalists will get a chance via the FIFA Play-Off Tournament.

Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba is preparing her team for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), where Kenya will face tough opponents Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in Group A. The Starlets are making their second Wafcon appearance and hope for strong government and federation support for preparations.

• Kenya is currently ranked 133rd globally in FIFA rankings, while hosts Morocco are 66th.
• Coach Odemba emphasizes the need for proper preparations, teamwork, and tactical discipline for the tournament running from March 17 to April 3.
• The Starlets also aim to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, with semi-finalists earning direct tickets.

AFC Leopards aim to pressure league leaders Gor Mahia as Round 17 of the SportPesa Premier League continues this weekend. Ingwe can provisionally move to the top of the table with a win today.

• AFC Leopards (30 points, 2nd) faces relegation-threatened APS Bomet (14 points, 16th) at Nyayo Stadium.
• A win would put Leopards ahead of Gor Mahia (30 points, 1st) for at least 24 hours.
• Gor Mahia will play against Mara Sugar (20 points, 12th) tomorrow, also at Nyayo Stadium.
• Other key fixtures include Shabana vs. Sofapaka, and Tusker vs. Bandari.