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Kenyan Footballers Secure Overseas Transfers in January 2026
The January 2026 transfer window saw a significant increase in overseas moves for Kenyan footballers, mirroring a global trend. The signing of Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje by English club Charlton Athletic generated a significant buzz from Kenyan fans on social media. Additionally, former Gor Mahia winger Enock Wanyama has signed with Taiwanese football club Tatung FC. This activity involved several young Kenyan talents securing deals with European clubs. The transfers indicate a growing international interest in Kenyan players.
Kenyan Women's Sports Teams Prepare for Upcoming International Competitions
The Kenya Lionesses, the national women's rugby sevens team, have returned to RFUEA Grounds for intensive training ahead of the HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament. In football, the Kenya U20 women's team, the Rising Starlets, is preparing to face Tanzania in a 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifier. This team is largely comprised of players from the Junior Starlets squad that participated in the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup. In motorsports, Vivo Energy Kenya announced its support for the Lioness Rally Team, founded and driven by Lisa Christoffersen. The support is ahead of the team's participation in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally.
