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Man City go top of Premier League After Burnley Defeat

Manchester City have taken the lead in the Premier League table after a narrow 1-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor, confirming Burnley's relegation to the Championship. The win lifts City above their rivals in the title race. At the same time, Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick expressed enjoyment of his current role but stated he is not actively seeking a definitive answer about his future with the club. Reports of Italy potentially replacing Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dismissed by Italian officials and the Iranian embassy, adding to the international football discourse surrounding World Cup preparations.

Man City go top of Premier League, Burnley relegated

Man City go top of Premier League, Burnley relegated

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Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

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Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

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Omanyala, Thomas, Wanyonyi shine at Kip Keino Classic

Omanyala, Thomas, Wanyonyi shine at Kip Keino Classic

The Absa Kip Keino Classic saw impressive performances from Kenyan and international athletes, with several victories and meet records set at Nyayo National Stadium.

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CHAN scandal: FKF President Hussein Mohammed suspended

CHAN scandal: FKF President Hussein Mohammed suspended

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has been suspended by the National Executive Committee (NEC) pending an investigation into a Sh42 million insurance scandal linked to the CHAN tournament.

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FKF President Hussein Mohammed forced to step aside

FKF President Hussein Mohammed forced to step aside

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has been compelled to step aside by the National Executive Committee (NEC) following allegations of a Sh42 million insurance scandal linked to the CHAN Pamoja tournament.

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So close yet so far as Kenyans fail to break North African dominance

So close yet so far as Kenyans fail to break North African dominance

Kenyan clubs KCB Bank and Kenya Pipeline fell short of continental glory at the 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt, with North African teams dominating the podium.

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Man City go top of Premier League, Burnley relegated

Man City go top of Premier League, Burnley relegated

Manchester City have taken the lead in the Premier League table after a narrow 1-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor. The defeat confirmed Burnley's relegation to the Championship.

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Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Reports of Italy potentially replacing Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dismissed by Italian officials and the Iranian embassy.

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Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Manchester United's interim head coach Michael Carrick expressed his enjoyment of his current role but stated he is not actively seeking a definitive answer about his future with the club.

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Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Queiroz aims to raise bar for Ghana ahead of World Cup

Newly-appointed Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz has declared his new role as the "biggest challenge" of his career, aiming to elevate the Black Stars' performance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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Nene upbeat about defending 400m title at Kip Keino Classic

Nene upbeat about defending 400m title at Kip Keino Classic

South African sprinter Zakithi Nene is confident he will defend his 400m title at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Friday.

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Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile

Odhiambo to officiate WBA fights in Chile

Kenya's top professional referee and judge, Julius Odhiambo, has been appointed by the World Boxing Association (WBA) to officiate title fights in Chile. The prestigious event will take place from Thursday to Sunday this week.

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Odira, Omanyala vow to shine in first-ever Kip Keino classic under floodlights

Odira, Omanyala vow to shine in first-ever Kip Keino classic under floodlights

The Absa Kip Keino Classic is set for its seventh edition at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, marking the first time it will be held under floodlights with wave light technology.

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Omanyala and Thomas headline Kip Keino Classic

Omanyala and Thomas headline Kip Keino Classic

The Kip Keino Classic, Africa's sole World Athletics Continental Tour gold-level meet, returns for its seventh edition in Nairobi with a new night schedule and Wavelight technology.

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Expect a world-class Eldoret City Marathon

Expect a world-class Eldoret City Marathon

The seventh annual Eldoret City Marathon is set to be a world-class event this Sunday, aiming to rival major marathons like Boston. The race will feature over 2,000 elite athletes and thousands of fun runners, showcasing Eldoret as a hub for athletics.

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Why Mashemeji Derby could decide Premier League champion

Why Mashemeji Derby could decide Premier League champion

For the first time in decades, the Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards is poised to be the deciding factor in the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League championship race.

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Camryn Rogers out to defend Kip Keino Classic title

Camryn Rogers out to defend Kip Keino Classic title

Canadian Olympic and two-time world champion Camryn Rogers is in Nairobi to defend her title at the Absa Kip Keino Classic World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Series event.

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Clash of the titans as Al Ahly and KCB face off for African glory

Clash of the titans as Al Ahly and KCB face off for African glory

The African Women’s Volleyball Club Championship final in Cairo will feature a highly anticipated showdown between hosts Al Ahly Sporting Club and Kenya's KCB Bank.

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Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Liam Rosenior sacked as Chelsea manager

Chelsea Football Club has sacked its head coach, Liam Rosenior, after a dismal run of form. The decision comes just over three months after his appointment.

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Africans urged to unite to take sports level to greater heights

Africans urged to unite to take sports level to greater heights

African nations are urged to unite for greater success in global sports during the ongoing 11th edition of the Association of Africa National Olympic Academies (AANOA) forum in Nairobi.

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Starlets climb FIFA rankings after impressive show

Starlets climb FIFA rankings after impressive show

Kenya's Harambee Starlets have climbed five places in the latest FIFA world rankings, reaching position 128 globally. This ascent is a testament to their improving performance on the international football stage.

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GSU coach Tarus ponders how to disperse rivals at continental event

GSU coach Tarus ponders how to disperse rivals at continental event

Kenya's General Service Unit (GSU), Ports Authority (KPA), and Equity Bank volleyball teams are set to compete in the Men’s African Volleyball Club Championship starting tomorrow in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Patel and Kipkorir defy the odds to win Coast Junior Open

Patel and Kipkorir defy the odds to win Coast Junior Open

Despite challenging weather conditions, junior golfers Maahir Patel and Cherono Kipkorir emerged as the overall champions at the fourth NCBA Coast Junior Open held at Nyali Golf and Country Club.

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Organisers promise a special Eldoret City race on Sunday

Organisers promise a special Eldoret City race on Sunday

Organisers are promising a uniquely special Eldoret City Marathon this Sunday, highlighting a new elite One Mile race for middle-distance runners. The event is set to attract a large number of athletes, fun runners, and fans to the City of Champions.

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Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong

Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong

Four of Europe's top football clubs, Manchester City, Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Juventus, are set to compete in pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong this August.

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Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns

Kenyan double-double as Korir, Lokedi defend Boston Marathon crowns

Kenyan runners John Korir and Sharon Lokedi achieved remarkable back-to-back victories at the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026, completing a Kenyan double-double.

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Pipeline and KCB Bank to renew rivalry in continental tourney semis

Pipeline and KCB Bank to renew rivalry in continental tourney semis

Kenya's Kenya Pipeline and KCB Bank will clash in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship in Cairo, Egypt, after winning their respective quarter-final matches.

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Why Kenya has struggled to produce world class talent outside athletics

Why Kenya has struggled to produce world class talent outside athletics

Kenya, renowned for its world-class distance runners, struggles to produce elite athletes in other sports, a disparity attributed not to a lack of talent but to systemic economic and structural barriers, particularly within the education system.

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Olympic champion Gabby Thomas to headline sprints at Kip Keino Classic

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas to headline sprints at Kip Keino Classic

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas will be the star attraction at the seventh edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic, taking place on Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.

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Shujaa to renew rivalry with South Africa as World Championship heads to Valladolid

Shujaa to renew rivalry with South Africa as World Championship heads to Valladolid

Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, faces a formidable challenge in the upcoming SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain.

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JKUAT Cougars and Mwamba promoted to Kenya Cup

JKUAT Cougars and Mwamba promoted to Kenya Cup

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Cougars and Mwamba RFC have secured promotion to the prestigious Kenya Cup following their victories in the KRU Championship semi-finals.

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Why Shujaa must reach quarters in Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s

Why Shujaa must reach quarters in Valladolid, Bordeaux 7s

The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, aims to secure quarter-final spots in the upcoming Valladolid and Bordeaux 7s to remain on course for a return to the World Rugby Sevens Series Division One.

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