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Gor Mahia Overtakes AFC Leopards to Top SportPesa Premier League

Gor Mahia came from two goals down to defeat Murang’a Seal 3-2, a result that propelled them to the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings on goal difference. This move saw Gor Mahia leapfrog AFC Leopards at the summit. Previously, AFC Leopards coach Boniface Ambani had been named the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for December 2025. Ambani earned the award after guiding his team to the top of the league, with his performance including a crucial win in the Mashemeji Derby. In other league developments, defending champions Kenya Police's winless streak extended to five matches after a 1-1 draw against Mara Sugar.

K'Ogalo move top as defending champs Police drop points again

K'Ogalo move top as defending champs Police drop points again

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AFC coach Ambani wins SJAK award for December

AFC coach Ambani wins SJAK award for December

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Gor survive Seal attack to leapfrog AFC at the summit, Police drop points again

Gor survive Seal attack to leapfrog AFC at the summit, Police drop points again

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K'Ogalo move top as defending champs Police drop points again

K'Ogalo move top as defending champs Police drop points again

Gor Mahia dramatically came from two goals down to defeat Murang’a Seal 3-2, propelling them to the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings. Meanwhile, defending champions Kenya Police extended their winless streak to five matches after a 1-1 draw with Mara Sugar.

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Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior

Chelsea paid for costly errors in Arsenal defeat, says Rosenior

Chelsea suffered a 3-2 defeat against Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final first leg, with head coach Liam Rosenior attributing the loss to costly errors from his team. The match, held on January 14, 2026, at Stamford Bridge, saw Arsenal capitalize on multiple mistakes, despite a late surge from Chelsea.

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More than 500 million fans request FIFA World Cup tickets

More than 500 million fans request FIFA World Cup tickets

FIFA announced that it received over 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite controversy surrounding high prices. Applications were submitted from all 211 member nations and territories, with fans notified of lottery results no earlier than February 5.

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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's two saves in the shoot-out secured their spot against Senegal on Sunday.

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Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner, leading Senegal to a 1-0 victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.

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Kenya Cup serves off today as KDF seek to shoot down Blazers

Kenya Cup serves off today as KDF seek to shoot down Blazers

The second edition of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup kicks off today at the Nyayo Gymnasium, featuring intense matchups in both men's and women's categories. Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will face Trailblazers in a highly anticipated opening match among the five games scheduled for day one.

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AFC coach Ambani wins SJAK award for December

AFC coach Ambani wins SJAK award for December

AFC Leopards coach Boniface Ambani has been named the Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for December 2025 after guiding his team to the top of the SportPesa Premier League. His stellar performance included a crucial win in the Mashemeji Derby.

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How Kenyan queen Wafula is sharpening her claws ahead of Sunshine Ladies Tour debut

How Kenyan queen Wafula is sharpening her claws ahead of Sunshine Ladies Tour debut

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Indiza makes a solid start at Sunshine Development Tour

Indiza makes a solid start at Sunshine Development Tour

Kenya's Dismas Indiza has taken an early lead at the Absa Invitational, the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing, after an impressive five under par 66 in the opening round at Thika Greens Golf Resort.

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AFC Leopards' Fred Ambani named SJAK Coach of the month for December

AFC Leopards' Fred Ambani named SJAK Coach of the month for December

AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani has been named SJAK/Betika Coach of the Month for December, following his instrumental role in guiding AFC Leopards to the top of the FKF-Premier League. His leadership led to a significant upset victory in the Mashemeji Derby against Gor Mahia.

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Gor survive Seal attack to leapfrog AFC at the summit, Police drop points again

Gor survive Seal attack to leapfrog AFC at the summit, Police drop points again

Gor Mahia heroically came from two goals down to defeat Murang’a Seal 3-2, propelling them to the top of the SportPesa Premier League standings on goal difference. Simultaneously, Kenya Police's winless streak extended to five matches after a 1-1 draw against Mara Sugar.

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From bricklayer to record-breaker: The rise of Brentford hero Igor Thiago

From bricklayer to record-breaker: The rise of Brentford hero Igor Thiago

Igor Thiago, a former bricklayer, has become a record-breaking striker for Brentford in the English Premier League, exceeding previous goal tallies for a Brazilian in a single season and now targets a spot in Brazil's World Cup squad.

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Akoth, Obonyo emerge victorious at Nyali tournament

Akoth, Obonyo emerge victorious at Nyali tournament

Carren Akoth and Fredrick Obonyo, caddies from the Nyali Golf and Country Club, emerged victorious at the lady captain Hilda Mugure’s week-long tournament in Mombasa County.

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Carrick speaks after appointment as Man Utd manager

Carrick speaks after appointment as Man Utd manager

Manchester United has appointed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season, tasking him with securing a return to the Champions League. Carrick, who previously had an unbeaten three-game stint as caretaker boss in 2021, takes over after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim.

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Iwobi hails Nigerian 'unity' with Super Eagles set for Morocco AFCON semi

Iwobi hails Nigerian 'unity' with Super Eagles set for Morocco AFCON semi

Nigeria's Super Eagles, led by Alex Iwobi, are in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals after a strong showing, which Iwobi attributes to a newfound team unity. They are set to face tournament hosts Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday.

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Try to be Mourinho and I'll fail, Real Madrid coach Arbeloa says

Try to be Mourinho and I'll fail, Real Madrid coach Arbeloa says

Real Madrid's new coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, has stated he will lead the team in his own style rather than trying to imitate former coach Jose Mourinho. Arbeloa takes over from Xabi Alonso after the club's defeat to rivals Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

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'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit

'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit

Manchester United suffered a humiliating FA Cup exit against Brighton, marking a new low for the club with only 1 win in their last 7 games and out of both domestic cups for the first time since 1981-82.

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Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line

Salah and Mane meet again with AFCON final place on the line

Former Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane are set to face each other in the AFCON 2025 Semi-final on Wednesday, January 13, 2025. This will be their first reunion on the pitch since the May 2022 Champions League Final.

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Carrick is frontrunner for interim Man Utd job: reports

Carrick is frontrunner for interim Man Utd job: reports

Michael Carrick is reportedly the leading candidate to become Manchester United’s interim manager until the end of the season, with advanced talks taking place.

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CAF opens disciplinary investigations into AFCON 2025 quarter-finals misconduct

CAF opens disciplinary investigations into AFCON 2025 quarter-finals misconduct

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched disciplinary investigations into "potentially unacceptable behaviour" during the Morocco vs. Cameroon and Algeria vs. Nigeria AFCON 2025 quarter-final matches.

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National League debutants Chema eye Kenya Cup Glory

National League debutants Chema eye Kenya Cup Glory

Chema Volleyball Club, after a strong debut in the Kenyan National League, is setting its sights on winning the Kenya Cup. Following an early exit in the previous tournament, they are determined to improve their performance at the upcoming competition at Nyayo Gymnasium.

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Former New York marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension

Former New York marathon champ Albert Korir gets drug suspension

Former New York City Marathon champion Albert Korir was provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned performance-enhancing drug. This incident marks another blow to Kenya's running reputation amid ongoing doping concerns.

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Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Alonso leaves Real Madrid, Arbeloa appointed as coach

Following a loss in the Spanish Super Cup final, Real Madrid has announced that coach Xabi Alonso has departed the club by mutual consent. His replacement will be former player Alvaro Arbeloa, who previously coached the reserve side.

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Kivuitu stars to clinch vital victory

Kivuitu stars to clinch vital victory

Duncan Kivuitu successfully defended his title at the Minet golf tournament held at the Karen Country Club on January 10, 2025, showcasing exceptional talent and nerves of steel.

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Mgamery triumphs at Davis Cup duel

Mgamery triumphs at Davis Cup duel

Mgamery, led by international youngster Amani Nzomo, secured a dominant 8-1 victory over NPC in the Davis Cup final at Nairobi Polo Club. This win marks the first title in a series of tournaments planned for the month at the same venue.

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Flying start for Kenya as it tops medal table at 2026 World Cross

Flying start for Kenya as it tops medal table at 2026 World Cross

Kenya achieved a flying start to 2026, defending its overall title at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. The athletics powerhouse topped the medal table, securing nine medals, including three gold, four silver, and two bronze.

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AFC Leopards move three points clear after leaving Tusker tipsy

AFC Leopards move three points clear after leaving Tusker tipsy

AFC Leopards seized the top spot in the SportPesa Premier League after a dominant 4-0 victory over Tusker at Nyayo Stadium. This win, fueled by Samuel Ssenyonjo’s hat-trick, moved them three points clear as rivals Gor Mahia drew 0-0 with Shabana.

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Team Kenya reigns supreme at World Cross Country Championships in Florida

Team Kenya reigns supreme at World Cross Country Championships in Florida

Kenya delivered a dominant performance at the World Cross Country Championships, Tallahassee 2026, in Florida, USA, emerging as the top nation. Team Kenya secured an impressive medal haul, reaffirming its status as a global distance running powerhouse.

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Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo captures third straight world cross country title

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo captures third straight world cross country title

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo secured his third consecutive men's crown at the World Cross Country Championships, completing a hat-trick over 10 kilometers in a winning time of 28 minutes 18 seconds. This achievement places him among an elite group of athletes to win three world cross country titles in a row.

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Kivuitu stars to clinch back-to-back titles in Karen

Kivuitu stars to clinch back-to-back titles in Karen

Duncan Kivuitu successfully defended his title at the Minet golf tournament held at the Karen Country Club, achieving back-to-back wins. Kivuitu scored a masterclass 46 stableford points, surpassing his previous record of 43 stableford points.

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