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DR Congo Earns Historic First World Cup Point in 1-1 Draw With Portugal

The Democratic Republic of Congo secured a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their 2026 World Cup Group K opener, marking their first-ever World Cup point. Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo failed to shine during the match. Meanwhile, Colombia also defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in their opening Group K match, with Luis Diaz delivering a standout performance. Additionally, England launched their World Cup charge with a 4-2 victory over Croatia in Texas, where Harry Kane scored twice in the first half.

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

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Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game

Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game

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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

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Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game

Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in World Cup group game

Colombia secured a 3-1 victory over World Cup debutants Uzbekistan in their opening Group K match, with a standout performance from Luis Diaz.

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Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

Kane scores twice as England beat Croatia to launch World Cup charge

England launched their World Cup charge with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia in Texas on Wednesday. Harry Kane set the tone, scoring twice in the first half.

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Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

The Democratic Republic of Congo secured a historic 1-1 draw against Portugal in their 2026 World Cup Group K opener, marking their first-ever World Cup point.

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Solidarity Boys end St Joseph's national football reign

Solidarity Boys end St Joseph's national football reign

The reign of St Joseph's Boys Senior School as national football champions has ended after they were defeated 1-0 by rivals St Anthony's Boys Senior School Kitale in the Trans Nzoia County final.

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Excitement as Standard County Golf Classic returns to Eldoret

Excitement as Standard County Golf Classic returns to Eldoret

The Standard County Golf Classic is set to return to Eldoret Club this Saturday, June 1st, attracting over 200 golfers for the highly anticipated 2026 edition.

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Why the Rugby Africa Sevens has been postponed

Why the Rugby Africa Sevens has been postponed

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.

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Boost for National Sevens Circuit as SportPesa injects Sh34 million

Boost for National Sevens Circuit as SportPesa injects Sh34 million

Kenyan rugby receives a significant boost for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit with SportPesa injecting a substantial sponsorship package.

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Sweet Revenge! Solidarity sink JOBO

Sweet Revenge! Solidarity sink JOBO

St Anthony's Boys, also known as Solidarity, have reclaimed the county soccer title by defeating their rivals St Joseph's Boys (JOBO) in an explosive final. This victory ends JOBO's reign and denies them a chance to defend their national title.

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School games: Kisumu Boys, Maseno and Nyakach Girls eye Kisumu County titles

School games: 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.

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School Games: St Mary's Yala, Ng'iya Girls ready to dominate Siaya County finals

School Games: St Mary's Yala, Ng'iya Girls ready to dominate Siaya County finals

Defending champions St. Mary's School Yala and Ng'iya Girls High School are set to compete in the Siaya County Secondary School Games Term Two finals starting Thursday at Holo Secondary School.

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Masai Mara Tuskers win regular and over-forty divisions of South Indian Premier League

Masai Mara Tuskers win regular and over-forty divisions of South Indian Premier League

The Masai Mara Tuskers achieved a significant victory, clinching both the regular and over-forty divisions of the South Indian Premier League cricket tournament on Sunday at Ruaraka Sports Club in Nairobi.

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Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in World Cup group game

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.

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Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

Norway coach hails Haaland after World Cup double

Erling Haaland scored twice on Norway's return to the FIFA World Cup stage, helping them secure a 4-1 victory over Iraq.

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Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Magical Messi equals World Cup goals record as Argentina win

Lionel Messi made history on Tuesday, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

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Nairobi champions gear up for sub-regional battle

Nairobi champions gear up for sub-regional battle

Nairobi's secondary school champions are commencing their campaigns in the sub-regional games, striving to qualify for the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games set for July 28 to August 1 in Kiambu County.

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IM banks on Thunder with Sh10m

IM banks on Thunder with Sh10m

National Men’s Basketball Premier League champions, Nairobi City Thunder, have secured a significant sponsorship deal worth Sh10 million from I&M Bank Limited.

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France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup

France and two-goal Mbappe roar into World Cup

France kicked off their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal, largely thanks to a brace from star forward Kylian Mbappe.

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Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

Serena Williams to play doubles with sister Venus at Wimbledon

Tennis legend Serena Williams will make her return to Wimbledon playing doubles with her sister Venus Williams, after being granted a wildcard entry.

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Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal

Rudiger extends Real Madrid deal

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has officially extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The German centre-back has become a key player since his arrival from Chelsea in 2022.

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Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi, appoint Herve Renard after one World Cup game

Tunisia sack coach Lamouchi, appoint Herve Renard after one World Cup game

In a swift response to a heavy World Cup defeat, the Tunisian Football Federation has sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi and appointed Herve Renard as his replacement.

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Iran says footballer's US visa expires after World Cup opener

Iran says footballer's US visa expires after World Cup opener

An Iranian national football team player's United States visa has expired after the team's World Cup opener, casting doubt on his continued participation. This comes amid a diplomatic row between Iran and the United States.

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Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Heavyweights Argentina and France start World Cup quests

Heavyweights Argentina and France, who played in the dramatic 2022 World Cup final, begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on Tuesday.

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Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group game

Belgium fought back to draw 1-1 with Egypt in their opening World Cup group game in Seattle on Monday, with an own goal cancelling out Emam Ashour's early opener.

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Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia in World Cup draw

Uruguay was frustrated by a resilient Saudi Arabia, settling for a 1-1 draw in a sweltering Miami match that leaves Group H wide open.

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7s star Wekesa's journey in rugby and his mission for green planet

7s star Wekesa's journey in rugby and his mission for green planet

Kenyan rugby star Kevin Wekesa is not only focused on his team's performance but also on his environmental advocacy and inspiring the next generation.

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Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw

Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw

Iran battled back twice to secure a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in a tumultuous opening match of their World Cup campaign. The match was frequently overshadowed by political protests and the ongoing tensions surrounding Iran's involvement.

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Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

Spain held by tiny Cape Verde at World Cup as Iran make bow

European champions Spain were surprisingly held to a 0-0 draw by debutants Cape Verde in their World Cup opener on Monday, June 15. Meanwhile, Iran prepared for their anticipated tournament entrance amidst a turbulent build-up.

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World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030

World Cup: We need to stop cheering for others and work towards Kenya's moment in 2030

Kenya's passionate but absent support for the FIFA World Cup highlights a critical need for investment in the national team, Harambee Stars, ahead of the 2030 World Cup, partly hosted in Africa.

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Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group

Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup group

Sweden demolished Tunisia 5-1 to seize control of World Cup Group F, shattering Tunisia's previously unblemished defensive record. The convincing victory saw multiple Swedish players find the back of the net, underlining their dominant performance.

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Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup

Diallo strikes late as Ivory Coast stun Ecuador at World Cup

In a dramatic turn of events at the 2026 World Cup, Ivory Coast secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Ecuador thanks to a last-gasp goal.

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