The Harambee Stars are seeking redemption in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying match against Guinea on Thursday after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Eritrea.

• The team's preparations were significantly impacted by a pay dispute, affecting their performance against Eritrea.
• Coach Benni McCarthy expects a more urgent and disciplined display from his squad in Conakry.
• Despite already qualifying as co-hosts, the qualifiers are crucial for McCarthy to build a competitive team for the 2027 Afcon finals.

Kenya's Shujaa will feature a significantly revamped squad at the upcoming Africa Men’s Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with several established players absent as coach Kevin Wambua prioritizes emerging talent.

• Four players are set to make their debut for Shujaa, including Menengai Oilers duo Lucky Onyango and Glacious Owino.
• The squad is led by co-captains Elvis Olukusi and Rayvone Ambale, with experienced players Gabriel Ayimba and Brian Mutua also included.
• This tournament serves as a crucial test for the new-look team ahead of the 28th edition of Safari Sevens from October 9 to 11.

The countdown has begun for the Rugby World Cup, set to be the largest ever edition with 24 teams competing over six weeks in Australia starting on October 1st next year.

• A record 2.4 million fans are expected to attend the 52 games, with over 750,000 pre-sale tickets already sold to fans from 135 countries.
• Back-to-back champions South Africa, considered favorites, are in Pool B, while New Zealand is in Pool A.
• This expanded tournament, hosted across seven cities, is anticipated to be an economic boon for Rugby Australia, aiming for around Aus$100 million.

Shock results rocked the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday as former champions Ghana and Nigeria, along with World Cup surprise package Cape Verde, suffered unexpected defeats.

• Ghana lost 4-2 to Gambia after leading by two goals, while Nigeria were humbled 3-0 by Guinea-Bissau.
• Cape Verde, who impressed at the World Cup, lost 2-1 at home to Rwanda.
• Elsewhere, Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt secured away victories in their respective qualifying matches.

The suspension of Athletics Kenya (AK) Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai has ignited a major internal conflict within the sport's governing body, exposing deep divisions over leadership and reform.

• The suspension, announced by AK's national head of competitions, Kennedy Tanui, is attributed to alleged gross misconduct, intolerance, and association with groups undermining the federation.
• Abraham Mutai, who is also the AK national head of marketing, claims he has received no formal communication of his suspension and views it as a diversionary tactic by those seeking to retain their positions indefinitely.
• The controversy highlights tensions over delayed elections, with the last having occurred in 2013, and a push for a new constitution aligned with the Sports Act 2013 and the Constitution of Kenya 2010.