Harambee Stars Seek Redemption Against Guinea Thursday

Kenya's national football team, the Harambee Stars, are seeking redemption in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea on Thursday after a disappointing 1-1 draw with Eritrea. At the same time, Kenya's rugby sevens team, Shujaa, will feature a significantly revamped squad at the upcoming Africa Men's Sevens tournament in Mauritius, with several established players absent as coach Kevin Wambua prioritizes emerging talent. Meanwhile, the countdown has begun for the Rugby World Cup, set to be the largest ever edition with 24 teams competing over six weeks in Australia starting on October 1st next year. In a separate development, shock results rocked the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Tuesday as former champions Ghana and Nigeria, along with World Cup surprise package Cape Verde, suffered unexpected defeats. Turning to athletics, the suspension of Athletics Kenya (AK) Central Rift chairman Abraham Mutai has ignited a major internal conflict within the sport's governing body, exposing deep divisions over leadership and reform.