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Harambee Stars International Matches and Premier League Update

Kenyan winger Job Ochieng scored a crucial goal to help Real Sociedad B secure a 2-0 victory against Cadiz CF in La Liga 2. Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars are set for FIFA Series 2026 in Kigali. The SportPesa Premier League title race and relegation battle are heating up with only 13 matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

Harambee Stars winger Ochieng welcomes new contract with goal in win over Cadiz

Harambee Stars winger Ochieng welcomes new contract with goal in win over Cadiz

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Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars set for FIFA Series 2026 in Kigali

Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars set for FIFA Series 2026 in Kigali

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Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace

Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace

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Youngsters chasing National Boxing League promotion

Youngsters chasing National Boxing League promotion

Young boxers across Kenya are gearing up for the National Intermediate Boxing Championships in Thika, aiming to secure promotion to the prestigious National Boxing League.

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Indiza, Wakhu, Mediratta start early preps for 2027 MKO

Indiza, Wakhu, Mediratta start early preps for 2027 MKO

Three Kenyan professional golfers, Dismas Indiza, David Wakhu, and Mohit Mediratta, have secured early support for the 2027 Magical Kenya Open (MKO). This sponsorship agreement was signed just days after the conclusion of the 2026 MKO.

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Government, private sector seal partnership for WRC Safari Rally 2026

Government, private sector seal partnership for WRC Safari Rally 2026

Kenya's government and the private sector have formalized a partnership for the WRC Safari Rally 2026, marking a significant policy shift for the event's organization and funding.

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Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon

Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon

The 2026 Eldoret City Marathon has been officially launched, with Uasin Gishu County returning as the title sponsor and Standard Group Plc as the official media partner for the event set to take place on April 26.

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Magical Kenya Open: Indiza, Wakhu, Mediratta begin early preparations for next edition

Magical Kenya Open: Indiza, Wakhu, Mediratta begin early preparations for next edition

Three Kenyan professional golfers, Dismas Indiza, David Wakhu, and Mohit Mediratta, have begun early preparations for the 58th Magical Kenya Open (MKO) set for next year, following a lucrative sponsorship deal.

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Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars set for FIFA Series 2026 in Kigali

Benni McCarthy's Harambee Stars set for FIFA Series 2026 in Kigali

Harambee Stars are set to participate in the FIFA Series 2026, with their Group A matches scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, during the March international window.

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Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row

Jose Mourinho's return to the Santiago Bernabeu with Benfica is marred by a touchline ban and a controversy surrounding alleged racism.

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Good start for Equity Hawks as Dumas falter

Good start for Equity Hawks as Dumas falter

The Equity Bank Hawks women's basketball team kicked off their season with a dominant 78-46 victory over Safe Spaces, marking a strong start in their bid to reclaim the Kenya Basketball Federation title. However, their male counterparts, Equity Dumas, faced a challenging weekend, suffering two consecutive defeats.

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Harambee Stars winger Ochieng welcomes new contract with goal in win over Cadiz

Harambee Stars winger Ochieng welcomes new contract with goal in win over Cadiz

Kenyan winger Job Ochieng scored a crucial goal to help Real Sociedad B secure a 2-0 victory against Cádiz CF in a La Liga 2 match.

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Carrick hails 'ruthless' Manchester United match-winner Sesko

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Manchester United match-winner Sesko

Super-sub Benjamin Sesko scored a late winner, securing a crucial 1-0 victory for Manchester United against Everton on Monday night.

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Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September

Mayweather to fight Pacquiao in Las Vegas in September

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are set for a highly anticipated rematch on September 19 in Las Vegas, announced by Netflix. This bout marks the return of both boxing legends, who have not fought each other professionally since their record-breaking 2015 clash.

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Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace

Premier League race for glory and survival gathers great pace

The SportPesa Premier League title race and relegation battle are heating up with only 13 matches remaining in the 2025-2026 season.

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KPA dislodge Kenya Prisons from Premier League summit

KPA dislodge Kenya Prisons from Premier League summit

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has taken the lead in the Men’s National League, dislodging former champions Kenya Prisons after the second leg of the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) league concluded at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.

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Stage set for the inaugural Daystar University charity run on March 7

Stage set for the inaugural Daystar University charity run on March 7

Daystar University is set to host its inaugural LAP charity run on March 7, aiming to raise funds for underprivileged students. The event will be flagged off by Olympic legend Kipchoge Keino at the Nairobi Arboretum.

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Football matches cancelled in Mexico over unrest after killing of drug kingpin El Mencho

Football matches cancelled in Mexico over unrest after killing of drug kingpin El Mencho

Multiple Mexican football matches, including the Liga MX Clausura tournament, were suspended on Sunday following the killing of a prominent drug kingpin and subsequent retaliatory violence.

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Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Tudor says Tottenham can still beat the drop despite Arsenal loss

Despite a significant 4-1 loss to arch-rivals Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur's new coach, Igor Tudor, remains optimistic about the team's chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

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Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Police investigating racist abuse of Premier League quartet

Kenyan police are investigating "abhorrent" racist abuse directed online at four Premier League footballers following matches last weekend. The abuse targeted players after their respective games, sparking condemnation from football authorities.

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Magical Kenya Open: Junior players inspired after battling world beaters in Karen

Magical Kenya Open: Junior players inspired after battling world beaters in Karen

The 57th Magical Kenya Open concluded at the Karen Country Club, with junior golfers gaining invaluable experience competing against world-class professionals. Although no junior players won the top prizes in the Absa ‘Beat the Pro’ Challenge, the event provided significant exposure and learning opportunities.

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Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open

Martial arts: Rising talents impress at inaugural Kisumu Chairman's Karate Open

The inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship showcased rising martial arts talents, with young fighters excelling across various categories at Seme in Kombewa on February 21 and 22.

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Attyang, Kanjejo and Omore shine at February Nyanza Mug of the Month

Attyang, Kanjejo and Omore shine at February Nyanza Mug of the Month

Judith Attyang emerged the overall winner at the February Mug of the Month tournament held at Nyanza Golf Club on February 22, 2025, showcasing exceptional performance alongside other notable players.

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Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess

Chess: Goldfields Migori, Makini and Golden Elites shine at Nyanza Chess

The Nyanza Region Youth and Cadet Chess Championship saw over 800 young players compete, with schools like Goldfields Migori, Makini School, and Golden Elites emerging as top performers across various age categories.

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Thrashing Spurs dragged Arsenal out of title hell - Arteta

Thrashing Spurs dragged Arsenal out of title hell - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described their dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur as a "cathartic release" after a challenging 72 hours for his Premier League leaders.

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How calm Jarvis came, saw and bagged Sh60m in just four days

How calm Jarvis came, saw and bagged Sh60m in just four days

South African golfer Casey Jarvis has been crowned the champion of the Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament after an impressive four-day performance.

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Kenya Army tower over rivals Kenya Prisons

Kenya Army tower over rivals Kenya Prisons

In a significant upset, the Kenya Army volleyball team ended the flawless seven-match winning streak of Kenya Prisons in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Men's Kenya Cup. The soldiers defeated the former champions in straight sets, handing Kenya Prisons their first loss of the 2025-2026 season.

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Beyond the playbook: Inside secrets of successful high school tacticians

Beyond the playbook: Inside secrets of successful high school tacticians

The Standard Group Plc is exploring the strategic insights and hidden tactics employed by successful high school tacticians in Kenya.

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Arteta urges Arsenal to seize destiny in crucial Spurs showdown

Arteta urges Arsenal to seize destiny in crucial Spurs showdown

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his team to dictate their own fate in today's north London derby against Tottenham, following recent stumbles that have seen their lead in the Premier League title race shrink. Arsenal currently holds a five-point advantage over second-placed Manchester City, who also have a game in hand.

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Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways

Title-hungry Leopards seek to bounce back to winning ways

AFC Leopards is under pressure to return to winning ways this weekend in the SportPesa Premier League after a draw allowed rivals Gor Mahia to open a six-point lead. They face Posta Rangers at Nyayo Stadium in a crucial match for their title hopes.

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Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion

Youthful Kinoti Kiara crowned African fencing champion

Kenya's Kinoti Kiara has been crowned the African fencing champion after winning gold at the 2026 Africa Cadet & Junior Championships in Dakar, Senegal.

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NOC-K signs strategic MoU with Japanese Olympic Committee

NOC-K signs strategic MoU with Japanese Olympic Committee

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) and the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Milano, Italy, to bolster sports development in both nations.

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Magical Kenya Open: Jastas Madoya reveals what fuels his passion for golf

Magical Kenya Open: Jastas Madoya reveals what fuels his passion for golf

Jastas Madoya, a veteran Kenyan golfer, shares his profound passion for the sport as he competes in the 57th Magical Kenya Open (MKO) at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi. After missing last year, Madoya is eager to showcase his skills among 144 players from 30 countries vying for a Sh62 million prize.

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