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DR Congo Fans Celebrate First World Cup Qualification in 52 Years

The Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first World Cup spot in 52 years, triggering jubilant celebrations in the streets of Kinshasa with fans dancing in the rain. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist as Argentina defeated Zambia 5-0 in their final home match before defending their World Cup crown. Morocco's national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi stated his team is prioritizing World Cup preparations, dismissing distractions from the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations final.

DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

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Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

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Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON final controversy

Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON final controversy

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DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

DR Congo fans dance in the rain after sealing World Cup spot

The Democratic Republic of Congo has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years, sparking jubilant celebrations in the streets of Kinshasa.

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Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Messi on target as Argentina down Zambia in World Cup send-off

Lionel Messi starred with a goal and an assist as Argentina comfortably defeated Zambia 5-0 in their final home match before defending their World Cup crown.

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Tiger Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest

Tiger Woods 'stepping away' to focus on health after DUI arrest

Golf legend Tiger Woods announced he is taking a break from the sport to focus on his health following his arrest for driving under the influence in Florida last week.

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Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival

Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival

Tottenham Hotspur has appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new manager in a bid to avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first time in nearly 50 years.

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Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON final controversy

Morocco 'focused on World Cup' amid AFCON final controversy

Morocco's national football team coach Mohamed Ouahbi stated that his team is prioritizing preparations for the World Cup, dismissing distractions from the controversy surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final.

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Inaugural Kenya Varsity Cup launched in a colourful Nairobi ceremony

Inaugural Kenya Varsity Cup launched in a colourful Nairobi ceremony

The inaugural Kenya Varsity Cup (KVC), a new collegiate football competition, has been officially launched in Nairobi. The tournament aims to elevate university sports in Kenya and provide a platform for student-athletes.

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Kenya pays Sh3.9 Billion CAF hosting fee

Kenya pays Sh3.9 Billion CAF hosting fee

Kenya has taken a significant step towards co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) by fully meeting its financial obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

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CS Mvurya gazettes AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee

CS Mvurya gazettes AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has officially gazetted the 38-member Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) tasked with spearheading Kenya's preparations for the continental football tournament. The committee will oversee planning, coordination, and delivery of the event set for early 2027.

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Former WBC champion Zarika out for three-peat against Tanzania's Machela

Former WBC champion Zarika out for three-peat against Tanzania's Machela

Former WBC women's Super-Bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika is set for a third showdown with Tanzania's Flora Machela in the SportPesa Boxing night this Friday at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi.

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Sunshine Development Tour expands into West Africa

Sunshine Development Tour expands into West Africa

The Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) is expanding its East Africa Swing to include a new West African leg for the 2026/27 season. The tour now features eleven Kenyan tournaments, a return to Kigali, and a new event in Lagos.

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Indiza and Nsanzuwera join Kibugu on Sunshine Tour

Indiza and Nsanzuwera join Kibugu on Sunshine Tour

Kenya's Dismas Indiza and Rwanda's Celestin Nsanzuwera have earned full playing rights on the Sunshine Tour, joining Order of Merit winner Njoroge Kibugu. The trio received special dispensation to compete in the tour's early-season Winter Swing in 2026.

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Ghana sack coach Addo 10 weeks before World Cup

Ghana sack coach Addo 10 weeks before World Cup

Ghana has dismissed coach Otto Addo just over 70 days before the World Cup. This decision follows a recent 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany, which marked the team's fourth consecutive loss.

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Mvurya: We are ready to host Afcon

Mvurya: We are ready to host Afcon

Kenya is on track to meet its financial commitments for hosting the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) next year, according to a government official.

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FIFA Series: Harambee Stars thrash Grenada 3-0 to win bronze

FIFA Series: Harambee Stars thrash Grenada 3-0 to win bronze

Harambee Stars secured their first-ever win in the FIFA Series, defeating Grenada 3-0 to claim third place in a match played on Monday in Kigali, Rwanda.

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Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir slapped with five-year doping ban

Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir slapped with five-year doping ban

Kenyan long-distance runner Albert Korir has been given a five-year ban from athletics after admitting to using the banned substance synthetic erythropoietin (EPO). The anti-doping agency confirmed the sanction following an out-of-competition test in Kenya.

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Shujaa win silver at Sao Paulo Sevens to qualify for World Championship

Shujaa win silver at Sao Paulo Sevens to qualify for World Championship

Kenya Sevens, also known as Shujaa, have secured a spot in the SVNS World Championship Series by winning a silver medal at the Sao Paulo Sevens in Brazil.

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FIFA Series: Harambee Stars seek redemption against Grenada

FIFA Series: Harambee Stars seek redemption against Grenada

The Harambee Stars national football team is set to play against Grenada in the third-place playoff of the FIFA Series on Monday evening, seeking redemption after a penalty shootout loss to Estonia in the semifinals.

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St Mary's Yala ready to dance to national glory

St Mary's Yala ready to dance to national glory

After an eight-year hiatus, St Mary’s School Yala are poised to compete for the national rugby 15s title at the upcoming KSSSA National Term One Games in Kisumu, fueled by a renewed sense of belief and a determination to claim their second national championship.

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Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival

Tudor leaves after just seven games as Spurs battle for survival

Tottenham Hotspur has parted ways with head coach Igor Tudor by mutual consent after just seven games in charge amidst a battle for Premier League survival.

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IOC reinstating gender tests 'a disrespect for women', Semenya says

IOC reinstating gender tests 'a disrespect for women', Semenya says

South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya has called the International Olympic Committee (IOC)'s reinstatement of gender verification tests for the 2028 Los Angeles Games "a disrespect for women."

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Motsepe to 'respect' CAS decision on AFCON final row

Motsepe to 'respect' CAS decision on AFCON final row

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has stated he will "respect" the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision regarding Senegal's appeal against their stripped Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Shujaa hammer Germany to kick off Sao Paulo 7s with big win

Shujaa hammer Germany to kick off Sao Paulo 7s with big win

Kenya Sevens, also known as Shujaa, started their HSBC SVNS 2 campaign in Sao Paulo with a decisive 38-7 victory over Germany.

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Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

Despite being ordered to return the trophy by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Senegal players paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at the Stade de France ahead of a friendly match against Peru on March 28, 2026.

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Kenya's Ngechu shines in girl's category as Gicheru shines in the boys category

Kenya's Ngechu shines in girl's category as Gicheru shines in the boys category

Kenya's junior golf teams qualified for the World Junior Championship in Japan after finishing runners-up to South Africa in the All Africa Junior Team Championship held in Nairobi.

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New faces set to dominate handball contest

New faces set to dominate handball contest

New contenders are ready to challenge established dominance at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One games in handball, with perennial champions Moi Girls Kamusinga and former winners Musingu High School on notice.

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Shujaa and Lionesses eye crucial playoff push in Sao Paulo

Shujaa and Lionesses eye crucial playoff push in Sao Paulo

Kenya's rugby Sevens teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, face a critical weekend in the final leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 series in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as they battle for crucial playoff places.

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Thunder raring to strike Dar City in 2026 BAL Kalahari opener

Thunder raring to strike Dar City in 2026 BAL Kalahari opener

Nairobi City Thunder is set to face Tanzania’s Dar City today in the opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Flawless Juma hopes to maintain clean sheet record

Flawless Juma hopes to maintain clean sheet record

Undefeated Kenyan boxer John Juma is preparing to defend his flawless record in a WBA Africa Gold Super Lightweight title fight against Tanzanian opponent Charles Chilala on April 3.

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Penalty anguish as Harambee Stars fall to Estonia

Penalty anguish as Harambee Stars fall to Estonia

Harambee Stars have been eliminated from the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali, Rwanda, after losing to Estonia in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw.

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Harambee Stars pull together ahead of their match with Estonia

Harambee Stars pull together ahead of their match with Estonia

Harambee Stars are set to play against Estonia in their opening match of the Fifa Series in Kigali, Rwanda, today, marking a significant historic encounter for the Kenyan national football team.

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