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Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne

Kakamega School's Green Commandos secured their 13th Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Boys' Football crown by defeating St. Mary's School Yala 3-2 in dramatic extra-time fashion. The victory marks their return to the top of Kenyan school football. Meanwhile, Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have an opportunity to end a 41-year drought in the Cecafa Kagame Cup as they face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in the final. At the same time, Kenya's young athletes made a triumphant start at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, leading the medal standings after the opening day of competition.

Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne

Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne

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Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?

Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?

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Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon

Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon

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Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup

Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup

The Kenyan national under-20 rugby team, Chipu, is set to begin their campaign in the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy today against Zimbabwe in Kampala, Uganda.

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Kenyans learn valuable lessons from heavy defeat to Zambia

Kenyans learn valuable lessons from heavy defeat to Zambia

Kenya's U18 polo team suffered a significant 8.5-5 defeat to Zambia in the U18 International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club on August 2, despite starting as the favored side.

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Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon

Kenyans off to flying start at World Under-20 meet in Oregon

Kenya's young athletes have made a triumphant start at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, leading the medal standings after the opening day.

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Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?

Will Gor Mahia end 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought?

Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have a chance to end a 41-year Cecafa Kagame Cup title drought as they face Rwanda's Rayon Sports in the final today.

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Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne

Kakamega School's Green Commandos reclaim the KSSSA throne

Kakamega School's Green Commandos have reclaimed the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Boys’ Football title, securing their 13th crown after a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over St. Mary’s School Yala.

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Tusker to face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers

Tusker to face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in CAF Confederation Cup qualifiers

Tusker FC will face Sudan's Al Ahli Madani in the preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup. The Kenyan FKF Cup winners will play the first leg at home between September 4 and 6.

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Gor Mahia land former champions Pyramids in CAF Champions League qualifiers

Gor Mahia land former champions Pyramids in CAF Champions League qualifiers

Kenyan football club Gor Mahia has been drawn against formidable Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the opening round of the 2026-2027 CAF Champions League qualifiers.

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Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor

Salah completes move to Turkey's Trabzonspor

Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor, marking his move to the Turkish league after his departure from the Premier League.

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Tragedy as lightning strike claims Thai footballer's life

Tragedy as lightning strike claims Thai footballer's life

A football match in southern Thailand tragically turned fatal when a lightning strike killed one player and injured 12 others during a local tournament on Tuesday.

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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received the "full support" of senior directors following a crisis meeting in Morocco, where the governing body also apologized for a controversial plan to privatize the World Cup.

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Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

Everton sign Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

Everton has signed Denmark international Christian Norgaard from Arsenal for an undisclosed fee. The midfielder has agreed to a two-year deal with the Merseyside club.

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Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

Newcastle appoint Jaissle as new head coach after Howe exit

Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, replacing Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old German, formerly of Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing in a top-flight European league.

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Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Embattled Infantino sees minnows Malawi reach WAFCON quarter-finals

Despite a 2-1 loss to Zambia, outsider nation Malawi secured a spot in the WAFCON quarter-finals, outranking rivals Nigeria and Zambia on head-to-head records. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, facing criticism over a shelved World Cup investment plan, was present to witness the upset.

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Arteta tight-lipped over reports Arsenal have agreed Sh13b Guimaraes deal

Arteta tight-lipped over reports Arsenal have agreed Sh13b Guimaraes deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta remained tight-lipped regarding reports that the club has agreed to a £75 million deal for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

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Wangai emerges top at Ladies Coast Open

Wangai emerges top at Ladies Coast Open

Mukami Wangai emerged the top winner at the second leg of the Ladies Coast Open held at the Vipingo Baobab course in Kilifi County.

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National team captain Gondaria is hopeful after Bilateral Series

National team captain Gondaria is hopeful after Bilateral Series

Kenya's national cricket captain, Dhiren Gondaria, is optimistic about the team's future following a bilateral series against Bahrain. The series provided a crucial platform for the team after an 18-month hiatus from high-calibre international fixtures.

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Gor Mahia coach upbeat with his side ahead of CAF Champions League battle

Gor Mahia coach upbeat with his side ahead of CAF Champions League battle

Gor Mahia's coach, Charles Akonnor, is optimistic about his team's readiness for the upcoming CAF Champions League qualifiers following their progression to the Cecafa Kagame Cup final.

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Clash of titans as Kakamega and St Mary's Yala book finals date

Clash of titans as Kakamega and St Mary's Yala book finals date

Kakamega School and St. Mary's Yala are set to clash in the boys' football final of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools national Term Two games, with both teams having secured their spots at the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games in Tanzania.

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Kwanthanze dethroned as Kesogon and Soweto close in on national title

Kwanthanze dethroned as Kesogon and Soweto close in on national title

New volleyball champions will be crowned at the 2026 National Term Two games in Thika after last year’s girls' champions, Kwanthanze Senior School, were dethroned.

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Butula and Kinale crowned rugby Sevens champions

Butula and Kinale crowned rugby Sevens champions

Butula Boys and Kinale Girls emerged as the champions of the 2026 rugby 7s tournaments at the National Tern Two games held at Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika.

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Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final

Green Commandos, St. Mary's Yala Set for 'School Mashemeji Derby' in KSSSA National football final

Kakamega High School and St. Mary’s School Yala will face off in the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games football final in Thika. The highly anticipated match, dubbed the "school Mashemeji Derby," pits two of Kenya’s most successful football giants against each other.

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Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Alonso hails 'emotional' Mudryk return in 1-0 loss to Juventus

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso hailed Mykhailo Mudryk's "emotional" return to the pitch after a nearly two-year absence due to a doping ban, despite the team's 1-0 friendly loss to Juventus in Hong Kong.

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Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow

Embattled FIFA chief Infantino in emergency talks, suffers Figo blow

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks in Morocco following a backlash over his now-scrapped plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

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Gor Mahia coach Akonnor impressed with his side ahead of Champions League battle

Gor Mahia coach Akonnor impressed with his side ahead of Champions League battle

Gor Mahia coach Charles Akonnor is pleased with his team's performance in the ongoing Cecafa Kagame Cup, seeing it as crucial preparation for the upcoming CAF Champions League qualifiers.

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School games: Clash of titans as last four fight for East Africa slots

School games: Clash of titans as last four fight for East Africa slots

The Secondary Schools National Term Team games are reaching their climax at the Mpesa Foundation Academy, Thika, with the final four teams battling for spots in the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) championship in Morogoro, Tanzania.

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School games: Kwanthanze and Kesogon renew rivalry

School games: Kwanthanze and Kesogon renew rivalry

The National Term Two games are heating up with a highly anticipated semi-final showdown in girls' volleyball between fierce rivals Kwanthanze and Kesogon.

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Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

Infantino's problems mount as Wenger and key FIFA ally turn on him

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after his abandoned proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Key figures within FIFA and external critics have voiced strong opposition to the plan.

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Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal step up bid to sign Newcastle's Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their efforts to sign Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, having had a previous offer rejected.

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Why Kenya captain Gondaria has reason to be hopeful after series against Bahrain

Why Kenya captain Gondaria has reason to be hopeful after series against Bahrain

Kenya cricket captain Dhiren Gondaria expressed optimism following the recent T20 International and 50 Overs Bilateral Series against Bahrain in Nairobi.

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Achieng's beauty shines on and off Nyanza's golf course

Achieng's beauty shines on and off Nyanza's golf course

Consolate Achieng has won the July Mug of the Month tournament at Nyanza Golf Club, showcasing a strong performance that highlights the growing strength of women's golf at the club.

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