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Okaka Loses to Shittu at Commonwealth Games Boxing

Robert Okaka, Kenya's last hope in boxing at the Commonwealth Games Boxing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, was eliminated after losing to England's Dimeji Shittu in a unanimous points decision. Kenya's national woodball team achieved a historic success at the 10th World Woodball Championship in Malaysia, securing a total of seven medals. Kenya's junior polo team is set to compete against Zambia in an Under 18 International tournament this Sunday, following a victory over Zimbabwe last weekend.

Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu

Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu

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Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnerships

Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnerships

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Kenya eyes Zambia scalp

Kenya eyes Zambia scalp

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Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi dies aged 66

Legendary Italian football defender Franco Baresi has passed away at the age of 66. The iconic captain of AC Milan was a World Cup winner and is considered one of the greatest defenders in football history.

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FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

FIFA vows to go ahead with private investor proposal

FIFA is proceeding with a plan to allow private investors to buy stakes in its commercial operations, despite significant opposition. The proposal aims to raise up to $4.2 billion by valuing the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) at $20 billion.

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Kenya eyes Zambia scalp

Kenya eyes Zambia scalp

Kenya's junior polo team is set to compete against Zambia in an Under 18 International tournament this Sunday, following a victory over Zimbabwe last weekend.

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St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy

St Joseph's keen to reclaim national Sevens trophy

Former champions St Joseph’s Girls Senior School Kitale are determined to reclaim the national rugby 7s trophy at the upcoming National Term Two games in Thika.

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Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu

Kenya's Okaka falls to England's Shittu

Kenya's last hope in boxing at the Commonwealth Games Boxing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland, Robert Okaka, has been eliminated. He lost to England's Dimeji Shittu in a unanimous points decision.

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Gianni Infantino's World Cup stake sale triggers revolt

Gianni Infantino's World Cup stake sale triggers revolt

The global football community is experiencing a significant backlash following FIFA's recent proposal to sell a private stake in the World Cup.

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Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnerships

Kenya's World Woodball highlights growing talent and global partnerships

Kenya's national woodball team achieved a historic success at the 10th World Woodball Championship in Malaysia, securing a total of seven medals.

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Dwindling fortunes of Harambee Starlets' WAFCON

Dwindling fortunes of Harambee Starlets' WAFCON

The Harambee Starlets are on the brink of elimination from the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Senegal, their second consecutive loss in Group A.

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Starlets seek redemption against Senegal

Starlets seek redemption against Senegal

The Harambee Starlets are set for a crucial 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) match against Senegal in Rabat, aiming to bounce back from a significant opening defeat.

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club after dismal season

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club after dismal season

Eddie Howe is leaving his managerial role at Newcastle United after five years. The decision comes after a difficult Premier League season which saw the club finish 12th.

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Why you should not miss Dala 7s in Kisumu this weekend

Why you should not miss Dala 7s in Kisumu this weekend

The National Sevens Circuit is coming to Kisumu this weekend for the Dala 7s rugby festival, promising a blend of thrilling matches, entertainment, and cultural celebration.

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Kenya Police Bullets, Simba Queens draw in CAF Champions League qualifiers

Kenya Police Bullets, Simba Queens draw in CAF Champions League qualifiers

Kenya Police Bullets FC has been drawn in Group C of the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, where they will face formidable opponents including Tanzania's Simba Queens.

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Gor Mahia seek redemption against Djibouti's Garde in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Gor Mahia seek redemption against Djibouti's Garde in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are seeking to rebound after a late defeat and secure a semi-final spot in the CECAFA Kagame Cup when they face Djibouti's Garde Républicaine today in Kigali.

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Wafcon: It's a do-or-die for Harambee Starlets

Wafcon: It's a do-or-die for Harambee Starlets

The Harambee Starlets face a must-win situation in their second Group A match at the 2026 Wafcon tonight at 8pm EAT. Following a 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco, the team is at the bottom of the group and needs a victory against a similarly desperate Senegal to keep their knockout stage and 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup qualification hopes alive.

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All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comeback

All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comeback

Former national and East Africa champions Archbishop Njenga are set to make a comeback to the national girls' football stage after a three-year absence.

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Why Mogunde is a frustrated man

Why Mogunde is a frustrated man

Africa Boxing Championships light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde expressed frustration after his loss to Sony Kerr of Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Eyes on KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu ahead of Dala Sevens

Eyes on KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu ahead of Dala Sevens

The National Sevens Circuit continues this weekend with the Dala Sevens in Kisumu, the second leg of the series. Defending champions KCB Rugby, Kenya Cup winners Kabras Sugar, and hosts Kisumu RFC are all under pressure to perform.

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School Games: St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

School Games: St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

The newly crowned Nyanza Region football champions, St Mary's School Yala, are preparing to make their national debut at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games in Thika, aiming to seize the vacant boys' football title.

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Cardinal Otunga Girls upbeat ahead of national 3x3 basketball debut

Cardinal Otunga Girls upbeat ahead of national 3x3 basketball debut

Cardinal Otunga Girls High School are confident of making a bigger impact when the KSSSA National Term Two Games tip off next week at Mpesa Academy in Thika.

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English FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans

English FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans

The Football Association (FA) of England has expressed deep concern over FIFA's newly announced plans to sell stakes in its major competitions. This move by the sport's global governing body has also drawn strong criticism from UEFA.

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St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

St Mary's Yala are eyeing the vacant Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) boys' football title at the upcoming 2026 National Games in Thika.

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FIFA's plans to sell Sh540b stake in its tournaments widely criticised

FIFA's plans to sell Sh540b stake in its tournaments widely criticised

FIFA is facing widespread criticism from football governing bodies over its plan to sell a significant stake in its tournaments through a new subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

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'Hands off our game,' EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

'Hands off our game,' EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

The European Union has publicly opposed FIFA's plans to sell a stake in its competitions, including the World Cup, warning the governing body to "Hands off our game."

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After eight years in the cold, Kakamega High School's 'Green Commandos' ready to roar

After eight years in the cold, Kakamega High School's 'Green Commandos' ready to roar

After an eight-year absence, Kakamega High School's football team, the 'Green Commandos,' are set to compete in the KSSSA National Term Two Games.

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Polo: Kenya humble Zimbabwe to win Swinburn Cup

Polo: Kenya humble Zimbabwe to win Swinburn Cup

Kenya has successfully defended the Swinburn Cup, defeating Zimbabwe in a closely contested six-goal international match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil.

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Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria

Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria

In a major upset at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), debutants Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in their opening Group C match in Morocco.

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Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

Barbra Banda led a dominant performance for Zambia, scoring four goals in their decisive 6-0 victory over Egypt at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat.

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Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

Kenya has secured a triumphant podium sweep in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, led by World bronze medallist Edmund Serem. This victory marks Kenya's first gold medal in the current Games.

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Rugby giants Upper Hill chase national Sevens glory

Rugby giants Upper Hill chase national Sevens glory

Former national and East Africa champions Upper Hill are aiming for national glory at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games in Thika, showcasing their prowess in rugby Sevens.

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Commonwealth Games: Sigh of relief for Kenya as boxer Okaka romps into quarter-finals

Commonwealth Games: Sigh of relief for Kenya as boxer Okaka romps into quarter-finals

Kenyan boxer Robert Okaka has brought a sigh of relief to the national team by securing Kenya's first boxing victory at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, advancing to the quarter-finals.

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