Junior Starlets Top Group After Draw With Tanzania - June 2026

The Kenyan national under-17 women's football team, the Junior Starlets, secured the top spot in Group A of the CECAFA Under-17 Championship following a 1-1 draw. The Kenya Junior Starlets have subsequently secured a spot in the CECAFA U-17 semi-finals following another 1-1 draw in their latest match. SportPesa has announced a new sponsorship deal aimed at bolstering the Kenya Rugby Sevens team, while Kenya has officially launched its National 7s rugby circuit running across six major legs. Meanwhile, Nairobi City Thunder's head coach Wamukota is calling for patience as the team strives to reach the Basketball Africa League playoffs, with the captain expressing belief the team can become a dominant force in African basketball.