The Kenyan Government has announced the settlement of outstanding financial allowances for Harambee Stars players from previous engagements, aiming to quell concerns ahead of the AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

• Government support includes preparations, travel, accommodation, and allowances for national teams.
• The Ministry of Sports, led by Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, confirmed payments for assignments in Zambia, South Africa, and Turkey have been honored.
• Outstanding payments for subsequent assignments are undergoing administrative processing in consultation with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

Veteran coach Claude Le Roy, 78, began his second stint with Congo Brazzaville with a 1-0 loss to Namibia in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

• Namibia secured the win with a 47th-minute goal from Bethuel Muzeu.
• Claude Le Roy is a renowned coach with a 41-year career, having led multiple African national teams and won the AFCON in 1988 with Cameroon.
• Prior to the match, Le Roy alleged that agents are demanding up to €40,000 for players to join national squads.

Athletes are gearing up for the upcoming 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, Kenya's final major 42km race of the year, with training intensifying in preparation for the event next month.

• Approximately 30,000 participants are expected to compete.
• Key athletes like Mark Kibiwot, Enos Kipruto, and debutant Celestine Kemei are targeting strong performances and personal bests.
• The race is seen as a crucial platform for athletes to showcase their talent and attract management, especially with Nairobi set to host the 2029 World Championships.

The long-standing dispute delaying the 2026-2027 SportPesa Premier League has been resolved, with Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United agreeing to a promotion-relegation playoff.

• The playoff will determine the final composition of the top flight league after a disagreement over conflicting FKF regulations.
• The first leg is scheduled for Thursday, October 1 in Mombasa, with the return match on Tuesday, October 6 in Nairobi.
• Both clubs will be permitted to utilize newly registered players for the playoff matches.