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Man City Faces Backlash Over Financial Rule Breaches

Reports indicate Manchester City has been found guilty of widespread financial impropriety, casting a shadow over their rapid ascent to Premier League dominance since the Abu Dhabi United Group takeover in 2008. Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis feels "cheated" by his club's 2011 FA Cup final loss to Manchester City, following reports of the latter's Premier League financial rule breaches. Meanwhile, Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned to Anfield early from international duty with Sweden due to a minor injury after scoring in his team's victory against Romania on Friday.

Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

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Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

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Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

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Ulinzi Starlets pile more pressure on former champions Vihiga Queens

Ulinzi Starlets pile more pressure on former champions Vihiga Queens

Ulinzi Starlets secured a crucial 2-1 victory over former champions Vihiga Queens in a key Women's Premier League match on Sunday.

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Flawless Blazers topple champions Lakers from top spot

Flawless Blazers topple champions Lakers from top spot

Blazers Hockey Club has reclaimed the top spot in the Kenyan Hockey Premier League after securing two crucial victories over the weekend.

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JKUAT Wildcats edge out Sliders as Scorpions sting Kisumu Queens

JKUAT Wildcats edge out Sliders as Scorpions sting Kisumu Queens

The JKUAT Wildcats secured their first win in the 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Women’s Premier League, narrowly defeating Sliders 2-1 at the Dashmesh Stadium.

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Th3 Swish oust Strathmore Swords from league title race

Th3 Swish oust Strathmore Swords from league title race

Th3 Swish have ousted Strathmore University’s Swords from the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League title race, advancing to the semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 series victory.

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Runners take part in Friends of Karura Anniversary Race

Runners take part in Friends of Karura Anniversary Race

Over 1,000 runners participated in the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race on Sunday, a warm-up event for the upcoming Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon.

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Stephen Kungu wins Swing and Wine third edition title in Ruiru

Stephen Kungu wins Swing and Wine third edition title in Ruiru

Stephen Kungu emerged victorious at the third edition of the Swing and Wine golf tournament held at Ruiru Sports Club over the weekend, attracting 246 golfers.

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Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Isak returns to Liverpool after injury scare

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned to Anfield early from international duty with Sweden due to a "minor injury." He scored in his team's victory against Romania on Friday but will miss the remaining fixtures.

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Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Reports indicate Manchester City has been found guilty of widespread financial impropriety, casting a shadow over their rapid ascent to Premier League dominance since the Abu Dhabi United Group takeover in 2008.

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Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

Former Stoke boss Pulis 'cheated' over FA Cup final loss to Man City

Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis feels "cheated" by his club's 2011 FA Cup final loss to Manchester City, following reports of the latter's Premier League financial rule breaches.

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Messi on target again as Inter Miami downed by Columbus Crew

Messi on target again as Inter Miami downed by Columbus Crew

Inter Miami CF suffered a late 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew in a Major League Soccer match on Sunday, despite a brilliant free-kick from Lionel Messi.

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Joyce Kamau provides pure magic to win at Nyali

Joyce Kamau provides pure magic to win at Nyali

Joyce Kamau secured the overall victory at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in the 'High Tide' tournament sponsored by EdenBridge Capital.

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Fans left frustrated as Harambee Stars rescue point against Eritrea after late Ogam strike

Fans left frustrated as Harambee Stars rescue point against Eritrea after late Ogam strike

Harambee Stars were forced to a 1-1 draw against Eritrea in their AFCON 2027 qualifier on Saturday, rescuing a point thanks to a late strike.

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Harambee Stars face Eritrea after troubled build up

Harambee Stars face Eritrea after troubled build up

The Harambee Stars are set to face Eritrea in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier today at Nyayo Stadium, despite significant disruptions to their preparations.

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Benni McCarthy: Players don't want to come to a sinking ship

Benni McCarthy: Players don't want to come to a sinking ship

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has voiced strong concerns about the administrative disarray within Kenyan football, stating it hinders the recruitment of top international talent.

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Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race

Athletes eye glory in the 2026 Stanchart Nairobi race

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.

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Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs

Reprieve for SPL as Sharks and Mombasa Utd set for playoffs

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.

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Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

Losing start in AFCON qualifying for 78-year-old coach Le Roy

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.

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Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

Government pays Harambee Stars allowances

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.

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Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United agree to settle promotion battle in two-leg playoff

Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United agree to settle promotion battle in two-leg playoff

Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United have agreed to a two-legged playoff to determine promotion to the FKF Premier League, resolving a dispute that delayed the season's start.

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How key players contributed to Nairobi winning bid for world meet

How key players contributed to Nairobi winning bid for world meet

Nairobi has successfully secured the bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, a significant achievement for Kenya's athletic legacy.

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Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda Open

Kibugu leads Kenyan charges in Rwanda Open

Kenya is fielding a strong 15-man contingent, led by Njoroge Kibugu, in the inaugural Rwanda Open, a Sunshine Development Tour event in Kigali.

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Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster

Ivory Coast host Ghana in 2027 Afcon qualifying blockbuster

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign kicks off today with a highly anticipated match between Ivory Coast and Ghana, featuring a clash of prominent coaches Herve Renard and Carlos Queiroz.

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Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier

Unpaid allowances, work permit issues: McCarthy lifts lid on Harambee Stars woes ahead of AFCON qualifier

Kenya's Harambee Stars are facing significant turmoil ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Eritrea. Head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed multiple issues plaguing the team's preparations.

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Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges

Sports CS Mvurya: Youth, creatives and athletes face financial challenges

Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, addressed the Senate Plenary in Kilifi regarding the significant financial and mental health challenges faced by young people in the creative and sports sectors.

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Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse

Road runners and players eye Sh63 million Mashujaa prize purse

Athletes across disciplines are set to compete for a substantial prize purse of Sh63 million during sporting events leading up to Mashujaa Day celebrations in the North Rift region.

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Ranpura savours victory at Nyali leg ahead of Masters grand finale

Ranpura savours victory at Nyali leg ahead of Masters grand finale

Vimal Ranpura emerged the overall winner of the ninth leg of the DuraCoat Golf Masters Series 2026 at Nyali Golf and Country Club, carding a gross score of 74. The tournament marked Basco Paints’ 50th anniversary.

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FKF crisis: Inside the troubled Kandanda House

FKF crisis: Inside the troubled Kandanda House

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is embroiled in a deep leadership crisis, with President Hussein Mohammed facing internal revolts and court orders that are impacting the FKF Premier League.

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Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan

Kenya handed global U-15 challenge as FIFA opens new youth pathway in Azerbaijan

Kenya has been invited to participate in the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, offering a new international pathway for its young players.

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Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

Afghan cyclist who disguised herself as man wins Asian Games silver

An Afghan cyclist, Fariba Hashimi, has won an Asian Games silver medal, a significant achievement for women in her home country where freedoms are restricted.

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From heartbreak to glory, the end of Tanga's 7s journey with Shujaa and Kabras

From heartbreak to glory, the end of Tanga's 7s journey with Shujaa and Kabras

Brian Tanga, a prominent scrum-half, has concluded his 12-year Sevens rugby journey with Kabras Sugar and the Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, marking the end of an era.

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