The Junior Starlets are set to host Namibia today at Ulinzi Sports Complex in the return leg of their 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. The Kenyan team holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg away win.

• The Junior Starlets need just a draw or a win to advance to the second round.
• Key players expected to start include goalscorers Faith Boke and Lindey Weey Atieno.
• Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed satisfaction with the first-leg performance but highlighted the need for improved finishing.

The Rausha Kipaji Football tournament in Nakuru has advanced to its knockout stages, with several academies and schools securing spots in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.

• Golden Strikers Football Academy topped U7 Pool D with a perfect 12 points from four matches.
• In the U20 boys category, Blue Bombers and Menengai High School have advanced to the semi-finals.
• Menengai High School is using the tournament as preparation for the upcoming Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nakuru East Zonal Championships.

The SportPesa Premier League title race is intensifying as AFC Leopards prepare to face defending champions Kenya Police, with only seven matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

• AFC Leopards, currently second on 55 points, can briefly move to the top of the table with a win, just two points behind leaders Gor Mahia.
• Gor Mahia, who recently lost to Tusker, leads the league with 17 wins and 44 goals scored.
• AFC Leopards have a strong historical record against Kenya Police, remaining undefeated in their nine previous encounters.

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Nairobi East branch has announced a commitment to grassroots development initiatives aimed at improving football standards within the region.

• The focus will be on developing both coaches and referees at the grassroots level.
• Key organization involved is the FKF Nairobi East branch.
• This initiative seeks to address identified gaps and elevate the overall quality of Kenyan football.

Kenyan volleyball club KCB Women’s Volleyball secured a dominant victory against ARSU Ladies at the Africa Club Championship held in Cairo.

• KCB Women’s Volleyball showcased superior performance to defeat their opponents.
• The match was part of the prestigious Africa Club Championship.
• This win highlights KCB Women’s Volleyball's strength in the continental competition.