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Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya has officially entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, submitting a government-backed bid aimed at bringing the event to Africa for the first time. This bid comes after Kenya's remarkable performance at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, where they secured the top spot in Africa and second place globally. The national swimming team is also expressing confidence, stating they are buoyant and aiming to reclaim their top position at the upcoming East Africa School games in Morogoro, Tanzania, after a narrow second-place finish last year. Meanwhile, Samuel Njoroge claimed his sixth victory at the PGK Equator Tour, winning the sixth leg at the Nakuru Golf Club with an impressive 12-under-par 280 gross over 72 holes.
Somali referee to officiate UEFA Super Cup after US entry denied
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, will officiate the UEFA Super Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. US President Donald Trump has publicly backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling any move to replace him a terrible mistake despite significant criticism leveled against Infantino. Meanwhile, Kenyan international midfielder Timothy Ouma has joined Charlton Athletic on a season-long loan from Slavia Prague, reuniting him with fellow Kenyan international Collins Sichenje as the club opens a new chapter for the player.
