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Harambee Starlets Face Must-Win Situation Against Senegal at Wafcon

The Harambee Starlets face a critical second Group A match at the 2026 Wafcon tonight at 8pm EAT. Following a 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco, the team sits at the bottom of the group and needs a victory against Senegal to keep their knockout stage and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification hopes alive. Meanwhile, former national and East Africa champions Archbishop Njenga are set to make a comeback to the national girls' football stage after a three-year absence. In a separate development, Africa Boxing Championships light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde expressed frustration after his loss to Sony Kerr of Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Wafcon: It's a do-or-die for Harambee Starlets

Wafcon: It's a do-or-die for Harambee Starlets

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All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comeback

All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comeback

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Why Mogunde is a frustrated man

Why Mogunde is a frustrated man

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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club after dismal season

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe leaves club after dismal season

Eddie Howe is leaving his managerial role at Newcastle United after five years. The decision comes after a difficult Premier League season which saw the club finish 12th.

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Why you should not miss Dala 7s in Kisumu this weekend

Why you should not miss Dala 7s in Kisumu this weekend

The National Sevens Circuit is coming to Kisumu this weekend for the Dala 7s rugby festival, promising a blend of thrilling matches, entertainment, and cultural celebration.

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Kenya Police Bullets, Simba Queens draw in CAF Champions League qualifiers

Kenya Police Bullets, Simba Queens draw in CAF Champions League qualifiers

Kenya Police Bullets FC has been drawn in Group C of the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League CECAFA qualifiers, where they will face formidable opponents including Tanzania's Simba Queens.

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Gor Mahia seek redemption against Djibouti's Garde in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Gor Mahia seek redemption against Djibouti's Garde in CECAFA Kagame Cup

Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are seeking to rebound after a late defeat and secure a semi-final spot in the CECAFA Kagame Cup when they face Djibouti's Garde Républicaine today in Kigali.

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Wafcon: It's a do-or-die for Harambee Starlets

Wafcon: It's a do-or-die for Harambee Starlets

The Harambee Starlets face a must-win situation in their second Group A match at the 2026 Wafcon tonight at 8pm EAT. Following a 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco, the team is at the bottom of the group and needs a victory against a similarly desperate Senegal to keep their knockout stage and 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup qualification hopes alive.

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All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comeback

All to play for as Archbishop Njenga make nationals comeback

Former national and East Africa champions Archbishop Njenga are set to make a comeback to the national girls' football stage after a three-year absence.

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Why Mogunde is a frustrated man

Why Mogunde is a frustrated man

Africa Boxing Championships light middleweight champion Boniface Mogunde expressed frustration after his loss to Sony Kerr of Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

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Eyes on KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu ahead of Dala Sevens

Eyes on KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu ahead of Dala Sevens

The National Sevens Circuit continues this weekend with the Dala Sevens in Kisumu, the second leg of the series. Defending champions KCB Rugby, Kenya Cup winners Kabras Sugar, and hosts Kisumu RFC are all under pressure to perform.

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School Games: St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

School Games: St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

The newly crowned Nyanza Region football champions, St Mary's School Yala, are preparing to make their national debut at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games in Thika, aiming to seize the vacant boys' football title.

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Cardinal Otunga Girls upbeat ahead of national 3x3 basketball debut

Cardinal Otunga Girls upbeat ahead of national 3x3 basketball debut

Cardinal Otunga Girls High School are confident of making a bigger impact when the KSSSA National Term Two Games tip off next week at Mpesa Academy in Thika.

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English FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans

English FA 'deeply concerned' over FIFA plans

The Football Association (FA) of England has expressed deep concern over FIFA's newly announced plans to sell stakes in its major competitions. This move by the sport's global governing body has also drawn strong criticism from UEFA.

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St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

St Mary's Yala eye vacant football boys throne ahead of KSSSA finals

St Mary's Yala are eyeing the vacant Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) boys' football title at the upcoming 2026 National Games in Thika.

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FIFA's plans to sell Sh540b stake in its tournaments widely criticised

FIFA's plans to sell Sh540b stake in its tournaments widely criticised

FIFA is facing widespread criticism from football governing bodies over its plan to sell a significant stake in its tournaments through a new subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE).

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'Hands off our game,' EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

'Hands off our game,' EU tells FIFA over private investor plans

The European Union has publicly opposed FIFA's plans to sell a stake in its competitions, including the World Cup, warning the governing body to "Hands off our game."

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After eight years in the cold, Kakamega High School's 'Green Commandos' ready to roar

After eight years in the cold, Kakamega High School's 'Green Commandos' ready to roar

After an eight-year absence, Kakamega High School's football team, the 'Green Commandos,' are set to compete in the KSSSA National Term Two Games.

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Polo: Kenya humble Zimbabwe to win Swinburn Cup

Polo: Kenya humble Zimbabwe to win Swinburn Cup

Kenya has successfully defended the Swinburn Cup, defeating Zimbabwe in a closely contested six-goal international match at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil.

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Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria

Chawinga sisters sparkle as Malawi stun WAFCON holders Nigeria

In a major upset at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), debutants Malawi defeated defending champions Nigeria 3-2 in their opening Group C match in Morocco.

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Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

Banda scores four as Zambia crush Egypt 6-0 in WAFCON

Barbra Banda led a dominant performance for Zambia, scoring four goals in their decisive 6-0 victory over Egypt at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat.

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Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

Hope for more medals in Glasgow show as Serem leads squad to podium sweep

Kenya has secured a triumphant podium sweep in the men's 3,000m steeplechase at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, led by World bronze medallist Edmund Serem. This victory marks Kenya's first gold medal in the current Games.

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Rugby giants Upper Hill chase national Sevens glory

Rugby giants Upper Hill chase national Sevens glory

Former national and East Africa champions Upper Hill are aiming for national glory at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two games in Thika, showcasing their prowess in rugby Sevens.

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Commonwealth Games: Sigh of relief for Kenya as boxer Okaka romps into quarter-finals

Commonwealth Games: Sigh of relief for Kenya as boxer Okaka romps into quarter-finals

Kenyan boxer Robert Okaka has brought a sigh of relief to the national team by securing Kenya's first boxing victory at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, advancing to the quarter-finals.

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Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Ivorian star Diomande

Real Madrid in negotiations to buy Leipzig's Ivorian star Diomande

Real Madrid is reportedly in negotiations with German club RB Leipzig to acquire highly-rated Ivorian winger Yan Diomande.

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Young polo stars get chance to parade their best in junior national team

Young polo stars get chance to parade their best in junior national team

Young polo players have been selected for the new junior national team and will compete against Zambia in the Schools International Championships at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil from Friday to Sunday.

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Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery

Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery

Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out of action for a short period following successful minor back surgery. The Spaniard had been experiencing discomfort for some time before undergoing the procedure.

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Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City

Josko Gvardiol signs new five-year deal at Man City

Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City, extending his commitment to the club until 2031, with an option for a further year.

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Kenya esports team books Africa Cup finals slot

Kenya esports team books Africa Cup finals slot

Kenya's esports team, Up Against Hell (UAH), has won the Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 East Africa regional finals, securing a spot in the continental championship.

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Edmund Serem leads stunning Kenyan 1-2-3 in Commonwealth steeplechase

Edmund Serem leads stunning Kenyan 1-2-3 in Commonwealth steeplechase

Edmund Serem led a dominant Kenyan 1-2-3 finish in what is described as a "spectacular podium lock-out" in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Monday night. This victory extends Kenya's remarkable streak to 10 consecutive titles in the event.

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Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the ugly

Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the ugly

The article highlights key moments in the career of French football icon Zinedine Zidane, from his playing days to his coaching achievements.

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'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney with 6-4 win

'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in Sydney with 6-4 win

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso secured a dramatic 6-4 victory in his debut match against Western Sydney Wanderers, with a late hat-trick from Joao Pedro clinching the win.

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De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham

De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham

New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is calling for "soul and passion" from his revamped squad as the club aims to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League last season.

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