Kenya’s Vincent Keter and Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw lead strong international fields for the Cardiff Cross Challenge, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event on November 11.The races – 9.6km for men and 6.4km for women – take place on a relatively flat and winding course at Llandaff Fields, near the centre of the Welsh…
Kenya men’s volleyball may not have achieved much but when the history of the game is written, Phillip Maiyo will feature prominently. The lanky player from Simat Village in Uasin Gishu County is not just any other player but the longest-serving professional in the country. He has played professional volleyball for the last 15 years…
Over 500 athletes are expected at the ninth edition of the annual Chemususu Half Marathon set for November 11 in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. Former Olympic Games 3,000m steeplechase champion Mathew Birir said this year’s edition has attracted top corporates and athletes — who will be involved in various activities before the race. “We are…
Alphonce Kigen from Kaptagat and Evaline Chirchir from Keringet are the latest millionaires in town. The duo struck gold in the 20th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held in the Kenyan capital, yesterday. Their feats in the men and women’s 42km categories respectively earned them Sh2 million each. Kigen clocked 2:10:18 to dethrone…
The former Kenya Sevens playmaker said the Oilers must make a lot of improvements if they are to be competitive against KCB and Kabras in the Kenya Cup after their Impala Floodlit went up in flames. “It is a wake-up call for us but I’m happy the defeat has come now. We now have three…
Harambee Stars will be facing Russia in a historic encounter to be staged at the Titanic Sports Complex in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday 16 October starting at 7 PM (EAT). This will be Kenya’s final test match ahead of the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers which kick off in November this year, as the…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba who is under criticism from a section of Kenya Kwanza MPs over alleged mismanagement of sports will today appear before Parliament this afternoon to respond to a question on the role of his Ministry in facilitating the Kenya team that attended the Special Olympics held in Berlin, Germany in June.…
England striker Harry Kane has reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to leave Tottenham and join them on a four-year contract. Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel made Kane his number one choice and will be surprised if the England captain does not join the German champions. Tottenham will consider signing Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku,…
Brazilian forward Neymar has told Paris St-Germain that he wants to leave the club this summer and the 31-year-old’s dream is to return to Barcelona. Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Neymar’s representatives about a possible move to Stamford Bridge. Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva is close to extending his contract to stay at Manchester City…
Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Ulinzi Stars have confirmed the appointment of Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani as the new head coach. Kimani takes the reigns at the former Premier League champions and replaces Bernard Mwalala, who left to join KCB in the same capacity. Kimani is returning to the touchline after parting ways with Bandari…