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Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game
Austria secured a 3-1 victory over World Cup newcomers Jordan in their opening group stage match on Tuesday. Lionel Messi made history in the same set of matches, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling the World Cup goals record. Erling Haaland scored twice on Norway's return to the FIFA World Cup stage, helping them secure a 4-1 victory over Iraq. Meanwhile, France kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, largely thanks to a brace from star forward Kylian Mbappe.
Kisumu Boys, Maseno and Nyakach Girls eye Kisumu County titles
The Kisumu County Term Two games are set to begin at Onjiko High School, with Kisumu Boys, Maseno School, and Nyakach Girls among the top contenders for football, basketball, and rugby titles. In Siaya County, defending champions St. Mary's School Yala and Ng'iya Girls High School are set to compete in the Term Two finals starting Thursday at Holo Secondary School. Nairobi's secondary school champions are commencing their campaigns in the sub-regional games, striving to qualify for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association National Term Two games set for July 28 to August 1 in Kiambu County.
SportPesa injects Sh34 million into National Sevens Circuit
Kenyan rugby received a significant boost for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit with SportPesa injecting a substantial sponsorship package worth Sh34 million. The 2026 Rugby Africa Sevens Championship, scheduled for June 20-21 in Mauritius, has been postponed due to public health concerns stemming from the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. National Men's Basketball Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder have also secured a significant sponsorship deal worth Sh10 million from I&M Bank Limited.
