Kenyan football fans can rejoice as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has reached an agreement with participating clubs, paving the way for the 2026/27 SportPesa League season to kick off on Saturday, September 19.

• Each club can register up to seven foreign players, with five eligible for selection per match.
• The agreement was reached following a meeting between FKF and club representatives on Wednesday.
• Two ambulances will be available at every league fixture for emergency medical support.

Liverpool secured a commanding 3-1 victory over struggling Tottenham in the League Cup third round, while teenage sensation Max Dowman starred for Arsenal in their 4-2 win against Ipswich on Tuesday.

• Tottenham, who have not won a league match this season, saw their hopes of a cup run dashed at Anfield.
• Liverpool's goals came from Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, and Dominik Szoboszlai.
• Arsenal's 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman scored twice and assisted another goal, continuing his impressive rise.

Lionel Messi is set to play his final match for the Argentine national team on October 6 against Benin in Buenos Aires, marking an emotional farewell after his international retirement announcement.

• This friendly will be Messi's 208th and final appearance for Argentina.
• The match will feature Lionel Messi, the symbol of the national team, and all of Argentina's 2022 World Cup winners.
• Argentine FA president Claudio Tapia stated the event is designed for Messi to receive the farewell he "truly deserves."