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Shujaa fall to Fiji in Bordeaux Sevens opener

Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, suffered a 31-12 defeat to Fiji in their opening match of the Bordeaux Sevens tournament in France.

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History as Ghanaian Morrisson named SportPesa Premier League MVP

Enock Morrisson of Gor Mahia has made history by being named the Most Valuable Player of the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League season, becoming the first foreign player to win the award in 14 years.

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Gor Mahia's Akonnor named SportPesa Premier League Coach of the season

Former Ghana coach Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season, guiding Gor Mahia to their 22nd league title in his debut year.

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Wachiuri and Wangui win Nairobi Masters Match-play Two Darts Championships

Peter Wachiuri and Millicent Wangui emerged as the champions of the Nairobi Masters Match-play Two Darts Championships held at ASK Nakuru Showground's Jacaranda Sports Grill.

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Shujaa face South Africa and Fiji in the test at Bordeaux Sevens

The Kenya Sevens, known as Shujaa, face a critical challenge in the Bordeaux Sevens tournament as they aim for promotion back to the top-tier HSBC SVNS Division One.

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Murkomen, Chepkemoi eye title defences at Nairobi City Marathon

The Nairobi City Marathon is set for Sunday with defending champions Benson Murkomen and Emily Chepkemoi facing stiff competition.

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Standard scribe headlines SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards

The SportPesa Premier League Gala Awards celebrated outstanding achievements in Kenyan football for the 2025/26 season, with Standard Group journalist Washington Onyango receiving the prestigious Golden Pen Award.

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sports21h ago

Wafalme silence Uganda to close in on Nations Championship slot

Kenya's Wafalme Stars men's national volleyball team is on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 CAVB Nations Championship after defeating Uganda in the Zone Five qualifiers.

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Nairobi City Marathon pairs air sensors with 5,000-tree legacy plan

Ahead of the 2026 Nairobi City Marathon on June 7, a partnership between sports, science, and infrastructure leaders has launched a climate initiative combining air quality monitoring with a tree-planting effort.

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Guardiola quit '100 times' before leaving, says Man City chairman

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that manager Pep Guardiola nearly quit the club "100 times" during his decade-long tenure before his departure at the end of the season.

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sports1d ago

Who will be crowned league's best?

The SportPesa Premier League 2025-2026 season is culminating with an awards gala in Nairobi to honor its top performers after Gor Mahia FC were crowned champions.

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sports1d ago

New-look Harambee Stars face Lesotho test

A youthful Harambee Stars squad, featuring several debutants, will face Lesotho in an international friendly in Pretoria today, as head coach Benni McCarthy uses the match to build a strong team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

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sports1d ago

How Ekaru has scaled sporting heights to become a proud Olympian

Gladys Ekaru's journey from a novice in 2016 to a celebrated Olympian and captain of Kenya Pipeline Company's volleyball team showcases her remarkable rise in the sport.

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sports2d ago

Which way FKF as confusion clouds relegation and promotion of clubs

Kenyan football is under a cloud of confusion as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) grapples with unclear rules regarding promotion and relegation for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

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Waithira, Morrison and Akonnor headline SportPesa Premier League awards

The SportPesa Premier League awards are set to honor top performers, with Joseph Waithira, Enock Morrison, and coach Charles Akonnor leading the nominations.

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sports2d ago

Marcelo back from injury to inspire new look Harambee Stars against Lesotho

Defender Eric Ouma makes a much-anticipated return to the Harambee Stars lineup, bringing experience to a youthful squad facing Lesotho in an international friendly in South Africa. This marks Ouma's first appearance for the national team in ten months following a serious injury.

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sports2d ago

Chelsea's French star ready to attack World Cup with gusto

Chelsea's French defender Malo Gusto has been selected for the World Cup squad, expressing pride in fulfilling a childhood dream while positioning himself to challenge for the starting right-back spot.

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sports2d ago

Wafalme Stars clash with hosts Uganda in hunt for second win

Kenya's Wafalme Stars men's national volleyball team faces a crucial match against hosts Uganda today in the 2026 Africa Senior Nations Championship qualifiers. Both teams are vying for a second consecutive win and a significant step towards qualifying for the continental championship.

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sports2d ago

Kenya's finest players set to be feted tomorrow

The 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League season concludes tomorrow with its inaugural Gala Awards, celebrating the league's top talents, including nominees for the coveted Player of the Season award.

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sports2d ago

Harambee Starlets gear up for Zambia showpiece

Harambee Starlets are set to depart for Lusaka, Zambia, today to participate in a Four-Nations Fifa Tournament. This tournament serves as crucial preparation for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco.

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sports2d ago

Soni celebrates Madaraka in style

While Soni claimed the overall honours, the boys’ under-21 years old category title was won by Kevin Anyien of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club.

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Gor urged to replicate 1987 feat in Champs League

After clinching their record 22nd SportPesa Premier League title, Gor Mahia players were rewarded and challenged to aim for continental success.

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sports3d ago

How Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards ruled SportPesa Premier League

Gor Mahia FC has been crowned the SportPesa Premier League 2025/26 champions, extending their title count to a record 22. The season was defined by intense rivalry with AFC Leopards, with their Mashemeji Derby matches significantly shaping the title race.

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sports3d ago

Omollo reigns supreme in Nakuru

Ebill Omollo has clinched his maiden victory at the Nakuru Golf Club, emerging as the champion of the 99th Coronation Trophy in the NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship series.

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sports3d ago

Bielsa says Suarez 'owes no apology' after World Cup omission

Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa stated that Luis Suarez "owes no apology" for not returning to the national team for the upcoming World Cup, clarifying his decision was based on tactical preferences.

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Ebill Omollo reigns supreme in Nakuru

Ebill Omollo of Vet Lab Golf Club has secured his maiden victory in the NCBA Kenya Amateur Golf Championship series, winning the 99th Coronation trophy at the windy Nakuru Golf Club.

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sports3d ago

Will Ancelotti restore hope to battered Brazil side?

Manager Carlo Ancelotti had been in the South American country just once before, on a scouting mission as Juventus boss, but now he is set to manage the Brazilan squard in the World Cup.

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sports3d ago

Shujaa almost there as search for crucial slot enters last lap

The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, is on the verge of securing a core Division One spot for next season's HSBC SVNS Championship, despite an eighth-place finish at the Valladolid Sevens in Spain.

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sports4d ago

Kenya Sevens to renew rivalry with Fiji and South Africa at Bordeaux 7s

Kenya Sevens faces a challenging path at the upcoming Bordeaux Sevens, the final leg of the HSVC SVNS Championship, as they aim to secure promotion to the elite division next season.

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sports4d ago

Julius Omollo and Faith Nzomo dominate Nyanza May Mug in Kisumu

Julius Omollo and Faith Nzomo emerged as the top performers at the Nyanza May Mug golf tournament held on May 31, 2025, in Kisumu.

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