Kenyan Footballers Secure Overseas Moves as Skier Withdraws from Olympics - February 2026

The January 2026 transfer window saw a significant increase in overseas moves for Kenyan footballers, mirroring a global trend. Noteworthy transfers included several young Kenyan talents securing deals with European clubs. Specifically, the signing of Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje by English club Charlton Athletic generated a significant reaction from Kenyan fans on social media. In other news for Kenyan athletes abroad, Kenya's representation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games was reduced to one. Skier Sabrina Simader unexpectedly withdrew from the event. Simader cited a "roller coaster" of events and issues with her National Olympic Committee (NOC) for her pullout.

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Blow as Simader abruptly pulls out of Games

Kenya's representation at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games has been reduced to one athlete after Sabrina Simader unexpectedly withdrew from the event which kicks off today. Simader cited a "roller coaster" of events and issues with her National Olympic Committee (NOC) for her pullout, despite her intention to compete in her second Olympics.