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KPA, AFC Leopards & Menengai Oilers Win in Kenyan Cup & League Matches

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) dominated Administration Police of Kenya (AP-Kenya) with a 3-0 victory in their opening Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup match at Nyayo Gymnasium. Also in volleyball, Eldoret Water and Sewerage Company (Eldowas) stunned Trailblazers Volleyball Club to secure their first win. In the SportPesa Premier League, AFC Leopards defeated APS Bomet 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium after scoring two stoppage-time goals. This victory propelled AFC Leopards to the top of the league summit, three points clear of their rivals. In a Kenya Cup rugby derby, the Menengai Oilers triumphed over Nakuru RFC 43-7 at the ASK Nakuru Showground, marking their fourth consecutive win against their local rivals.

KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers

KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers

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AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit

AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit

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Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again

Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again

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KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers

KPA drown AP-Kenya as Eldowas stun Trailblazers

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) dominated Administration Police of Kenya (AP-Kenya) with a 3-0 victory in their opening match of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup at Nyayo Gymnasium. Elsewhere, debutants Eldoret Water and Sewerage Company (Eldowas) secured their first win by stunning Trailblazers Volleyball Club.

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Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup

Gem Forest make positive start at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup

Gem Forest defeated Pure Travel 7.5-3 to kick off the Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup at the Nairobi Polo Club yesterday with a win. Despite starting with a half-goal advantage due to their low handicap, Gem Forest dominated the match.

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AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit

AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit

AFC Leopards dramatically returned to the SportPesa Premier League summit after scoring two stoppage-time goals to defeat APS Bomet 2-1 at Nyayo Stadium. This hard-fought victory propelled them three points clear of their rivals ahead of Sunday's matches.

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Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again

Menengai Oilers bag Nakuru derby bragging rights once again

The Menengai Oilers triumphed over local rivals Nakuru RFC with a dominant 43-7 victory in their Kenya Cup derby match at the ASK Nakuru Showground. This marks their fourth consecutive win against Nakuru RFC, reinforcing the Oilers' title aspirations.

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Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Man Utd dominate Man City in dream start for Carrick

Manchester United, under interim coach Michael Carrick, secured a significant 2-0 victory against rivals Manchester City, severely impacting City's Premier League title hopes. This win dramatically boosted United's position in the league while benefiting Arsenal's title pursuit.

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Mathare United silence Ulinzi Stars to move further away from relegation zone

Mathare United silence Ulinzi Stars to move further away from relegation zone

Mathare United secured a crucial 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, concluding the first leg of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League on a positive note and moving further from the relegation zone. The win marked their first in 2026, propelling them to 11th place on the league table.

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Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos to move five points clear

Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos to move five points clear

Kabras Sugar delivered a dominant performance, defeating Strathmore Leos 81-21 in a Kenya Cup match at Kakamega Showground, widening their lead at the top of the standings by five points.

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Polo stars battle for honours at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup

Polo stars battle for honours at Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup

The Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup polo tournament is set to begin at the Nairobi Polo Club, with players vying for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award over the two-day event.

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AFC Leopards aim to pile pressure on Gor Mahia

AFC Leopards aim to pile pressure on Gor Mahia

AFC Leopards aim to pressure league leaders Gor Mahia as Round 17 of the SportPesa Premier League continues this weekend. Ingwe can provisionally move to the top of the table with a win today.

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Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death

Harambee Starlets drawn in 2026 Wafcon group of death

The Harambee Starlets face a tough challenge in the upcoming 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), drawn in Group A with African football powerhouses Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria. With coach Beldine Odemba's team preparing for their second Wafcon appearance, there is a strong emphasis on government and federation support for adequate preparation.

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Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations

Odemba ready to lead Starlets into 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations

Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba is preparing her team for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), where Kenya will face tough opponents Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in Group A. The Starlets are making their second Wafcon appearance and hope for strong government and federation support for preparations.

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MMUST target first Kenya Cup win in crucial clash against Impala

MMUST target first Kenya Cup win in crucial clash against Impala

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) rugby team is set to hunt for their first Kenya Cup win of the season today against Impala RFC at MMUST Grounds in Kakamega. The university side, currently 10th after three matches without a win, faces a crucial lower-table clash to boost their chances of staying in the top tier.

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Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener

Champions GSU fight back to beat Prisons in Kenya Cup opener

Reigning champions General Service Unit (GSU) began their Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s Kenya Cup title defense with a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Prisons Nairobi, coming from a set down in their opening Group A match at Nyayo Gymnasium.

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Two-horse race between Njoroge, Rwandese Nsanzuwera ahead of Grand Finale

Two-horse race between Njoroge, Rwandese Nsanzuwera ahead of Grand Finale

The ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour-East Africa Swing (SDT-EAS) concluded with Windsor’s Njoroge Kibugu maintaining his lead in the Order of Merit heading into the Grand Finale. The upcoming finale will feature a two-horse race between Kibugu and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera for the top spot.

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Mathare United seek redemption against Ulinzi Stars

Mathare United seek redemption against Ulinzi Stars

Mathare United are seeking redemption against Ulinzi Stars in a crucial SportPesa Premier League match this Friday evening, as the first leg of the season concludes.

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Kabras Sugar ready for Strathmore test in rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture

Kabras Sugar ready for Strathmore test in rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture

Kabras Sugar is set to face Strathmore Leos in a rescheduled Kenya Cup fixture today at the ASK Kakamega Showground. The match was moved to allow Strathmore Leos players and officials to attend the burial of their former player, Felix ‘Chano’ Odhiambo, who tragically died in a road accident.

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KCB upbeat ahead of Kenya Harlequin clash in Kenya Cup showdown

KCB upbeat ahead of Kenya Harlequin clash in Kenya Cup showdown

KCB Rugby Club is confidently preparing to host Kenya Harlequin in a pivotal Kenya Cup match this Saturday at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka. Despite missing several key players due to national duties and injury, including Vincent Onyala, the team remains optimistic about maintaining their perfect start to the season and reclaiming the championship title.

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Kenya Police sack Stojanovic, appoint new head coach

Kenya Police sack Stojanovic, appoint new head coach

Kenya Police, the SportPesa Premier League champions, have sacked head coach Dusan Stojanovic due to a poor run of results and appointed Nicholas Muyoti as his replacement. Stojanovic was in charge for only 73 days, managing only one win in their last seven league matches.

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Eto'o slapped with four-match ban, Sh2.5 million fine for misconduct at AFCON

Eto'o slapped with four-match ban, Sh2.5 million fine for misconduct at AFCON

Cameroon football legend Samuel Eto'o has been slapped with a four-match suspension and a Sh2.5 million ($20,000) fine by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for misconduct during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final.

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Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins

Champions KCB Bank cash in on minnows A-Plus as Kenya Cup begins

The Kenya Cup women’s volleyball tournament kicked off, with reigning champions KCB Bank securing an effortless victory against newcomers A-Plus Volleyball Club. In other matches, The Beast Volleyball Club caused an upset in the men's competition by defeating Prisons Nairobi.

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NCBA Golf Series tees off in style at Karen Country Club

NCBA Golf Series tees off in style at Karen Country Club

The 2026 NCBA Golf Series officially launched at Karen Country Club, initiating a competitive golfing season across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, with substantial financial commitments from NCBA.

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WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal

WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal

The Harambee Starlets, Kenya's women's national football team, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3 of this year.

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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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