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A 51-13 win over Madagascar saw Kenya National Under 20 rugby team reach the final at the Barthes U20 Trophy South at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, .. Continue Reading.

Nigerian international and Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho has reportedly suffered a hand fracture that could possibly keep him on the sidelines for a... Continue Reading.

Kenya’s telecommunication company Safaricom and Vodafone Group have announced plans to roll out a technology initiative that will help Kenyan athletes break the two hour marathon mark.... Continue Reading.

Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent Simiyu and his female counterpart Kevin Wambua on Wednesday named their squads for the upcoming Commonwealth Games and the Sevens World Series legs in  Hong Kong and Singapore. ... Continue Reading.

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) power forward, Felmas Adhiambo Koranga is the  Sports Journalists Association of Kenya  player of the month for February. Koranga beat other eight athletes to the coveted gong including Winter Olympian, Sabrina Wanjiku, rugby ace, Darwin Mukidza of Kenya Commercial Bank, Tokyo Marathon champion, Dickson Chumba and Stacy Ndiwa who won the Athletics Kenya’s National Cross Country Championships.... Continue Reading.

National U17 football team has kicked off preparations for the upcoming CECAFA U17 Championships scheduled for from April 8 in Burundi. The team comprising of 34 players scouted across the country is training at Kasarani Stadium and will be whittled down to 22 ahead of the championship. “Youth Development remains key in our long-term football development agenda.  .. Continue Reading.

Interim Harambee Stars boss Stanley Okumbi, his assistant Frank Ouna and goalkeeping coach Haggai Azande have all been axed by Football Kenya Federation. Sportika understands that the federation is not pleased with the latest goings-on at the Stars camp, which culminated with the national team losing to lowly-ranked Central African Republic, just three days after drawing 2-2 with Comoros.... Continue Reading.

The build up to this match was marred with news that Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama would miss the clash. But more importantly was that Kenyans, the fans of the national football team, were eager to see a response from a team that four days ago, fell to Comoros Islands.... Continue Reading.

Isco scored a hat-trick as Spain hammered an Argentina side without Lionel Messi 6-1 in a friendly on Tuesday, while Brazil defeated Germany 1-0 in their first meeting since the 2014 World Cup.... Continue Reading

European football governing body Uefa on Tuesday announced that clubs will now be allowed to name 12 substitute players on the bench in Champions League and Europa League finals. Uefa also said that clubs that reach finals will be free to add a fourth substitute in a final that enters extra-time.... Continue Reading.

Harambee Starlets head coach Richard Kanyi has been fired. Kanyi was appointed in 2017 where he took charge of the national during the COSAFA Championship in Zimbabwe in the month of September.... Continue Reading.

Chapa Dimba na Safaricom national champions Kapenguria Heroes were accorded heroic welcome at their home County on Monday following an unprecedented triumph in the tournament. It was all celebrations at Makutano town in west Pokot County as they champs arrived with the trophy, to much delight of residents and leadership of the County.... Continue Reading.

Two-time Commonwealth medalist, Benson Gicharu, is on upbeat about a good showing when he takes part at his third-straight Club Games in Gold Coast Australia slated for April 4-15 where he is hoping to win gold.... Continue Reading.

Kenya Premier league title contenders AFC Leopards have a gem in full-back Yusuf Mainge, who penned a long term contract at the den and is ready to level the big boys and help his side win the league.... Continue Reading.

National under 23 men’s football team, Emerging Stars, lost 1-0 to hosts Uzbekistan in the second friendly tie played on Monday night, March 26th in Uzbekistan. Doston Tursunov scored with the last kick of the match to see the host revenge a 2-1 defeat inflicted by Stars four days ago in first tie pitting the sides. Throughout the clash, the hosts dominated play and the ball was largely played on Kenya’s half. Francis Kimanzi’s men could barely match the pace of the match and lost easy balls, resulting to a defensive format of play.... Continue Reading.

The international friendly is a buzz of footballing activity. As team race against time to take shape before the real deal, that is the Fifa World Cup begins, there are those who are outrightly better than others.... Continue Reading.

There is much talk about Harambee Stars interim head coach Stanley Okumbi and his delivery, for the second time, in charge of the national team. Okumbi was demoted last November after Football Kenya Federation bowed to fans’ pressure and brought in Paul Put to take charge. That was after he, Okumbi, had been in charge of Harambee Stars and performed well below par... Continue Reading.

Raheem Sterling has vowed to finally emulate his blistering Manchester City form in an England shirt as the electric winger eyes redemption at the World Cup. Sterling’s last taste of a major international tournament was a bitter one, but the forthcoming World Cup in Russia has the potential to be a far more uplifting experience.... Continue Reading.

There is a packed calendar for Shujaa in the coming month with the Commonwealth Games rugby sevens competition taking place in between the Hong Kong and Singapore legs of the 2017/18 Sevens World Series and coach Innocent Simiyu is confident that his charges are prepared for it all.... Continue Reading.

National Women’s team the Harambee Starlets jet back into the country on 26th March after their 3-0 win against Zambia and head straight for camp in Machakos to continue with preparations for their upcoming matches.... Continue Reading.

Will Webster who led  Shujaa to the Victoria Falls Sevens title  on Sunday says that he was impressed by the second string Shujaa’s performance where they went on to register a 10-5 cup final win over hosts Zimbabwe. ... Continue Reading.

World football punters have been warned that the forthcoming Fifa World Cup in Russia is not free from match-fixing. Betting experts across the world have collectively announced that there should be no room for complacency as punters eye another opportunity to mint cash from the world’s most followed showpiece.... Continue Reading.

In Summary Chapa Dimba national finals enter day 2 Tournaments aims at promoting local talent Event is hosted at Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega Overal winner takes Sh1m prize and trip to London Chapa Dimba na Safaricom national finals  enter day two at the Bukhungu stadium in Kakamega County. Day one results... Continue Reading.

Manchester United  released Zlatan Ibrahimovic from the remainder of his contract on Thursday , freeing up the 36-year-old Swedish striker to complete an expected move to American side LA Galaxy. “Manchester United confirms that it has agreed to the termination of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s contract with immediate effect,” United said in a statement.... Continue Reading.

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In Summary Harambee Starlets will play Zambia on March 25 The Kenyan team is preparing for Awcon qualifiers set for April Esse Akida is injured and therefore misses out Akida is Harambee Starlets playmaker Spedag FC  and Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida will miss Kenya’s friendly with Zambia due to an injury.... Continue Reading.

In summary Usain Bolt set to train with Borussia Dortmund Jamaican star has special interests in football He had been tipped to play for Manchester United Athletics legend Usain Bolt, who has ambitions to start a football career at 31, will train with Borussia Dortmund on Friday, the Bundesliga club has announced.... Continue Reading.

In summary Kecoso games are organized by ministries of Information and transport They are played annually All sporting activities are involved Kakamega County will host the 2018 edition This year’s Kenya Communications Sports Organization (KECOSO) games will be staged in Kakamega County in August.... Continue Reading.

Team Kenya to the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia will have three female boxers as Veronica Mbithe has sacrificed her Commonwealth dream for a job with Kenya Defence Forces.... Continue Reading.

In summary 15 teams from across the country face off Bukhungu Stadium plays host to the grand finale Overall winner takes Sh1million Tournament seeks to promote local talent Chapa Dimba na Safaricom grand finale kicks off Thursday morning at the Bukhungu Stadium, Kakamega County. Kakamega High School also plays host to the event.... Continue Reading.

Stadium shutdown FKF wants Kenyatta Stadium shut Kenyatta Stadium will host Afcon qualifiers Nick Mwendwa says the stadium is being overused Most KPL clubs use the stadium for their home matches Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has urged authorities to close down Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos to save it from overuse in readiness to hosting the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Harambee Stars and Ghana in early September.... Continue Reading.

Kenyan Premier League (KPL) giants Gor Mahia have been drawn against South African side SuperSport United in the CAF Confederations Cup pre group stage playoffs in the draws conducted.... Continue Reading.

Ahead of the 2018 European Challenge Tour season-opener, the Barclays Kenya Open, we bring you five storylines to look out for this week. A landmark year This year the Kenya Open is celebrating its 50th anniversary. First held in 1967, the Nairobi event is one of the longest-running African tournaments on the European circuit, having hosted both the European and Challenge Tours over the course of six decades. Major Champions Seve Ballesteros, Ian Woosnam and Trevor Immelman have all triumphed in East Africa, while last year Aaron Rai delighted the home crowds by lifting the famous trophy ... Continue Reading.

Barclays Kenya Open Golf Championships  tees off on Thursady at the par 71 Muthaiga Golf Course and runs until Sunday March 25, with Sh 10 million at stake for the winner. The Open, which is part of the European Challenge Tour is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and Kenyan golfers are looking to mark the year in style by winning their first ever title. Kenya’s most celebrated professional Dismas Indiza, who is also celebrating his 50th birthday boasts to be the local professional with the highest number ... Continue Reading.

Preparation for next month’s Commonwealth games set for Gold Coast, Australia. have been disrupted after athletes rejected the kits handed to them and refused to train until the issue is resolved. The athletes refused to sign up for the kits saying that the most important items which include training kit, running gear spikes, training ... Continue Reading.

Reports have emerged from Abidjan that Ivory Coast international Yaya Toure is yet to report to his national team camp with only three days left before international duty. The Manchester City midfielder announced his retirement ... Continue Reading.

Shortly after sunrise, a group of young women arrives at a football pitch in Mogadishu, where they shrug off their hijabs ... Continue Reading.

Africa Cross Country champion Cellphine Chespol has set her sight on the 3,000m steeplechase Commonwealth due in... Continue Reading.

Everything is seemingly going south for Tusker FC. A club that was at the centre of the summer transfer window, sacking more than 10 first team players and going on a spending spree in order to... Continue Reading.

Kenya Premier League giants Gor Mahia endured a violent atmosphere throughout their return leg Caf Champions League campaign against Esperance in Tunisia on Sunday. It was a match that Gor Mahia had no option but to win for anything less would end their Champions League dreams and subsequently send them to the Confederations Cup, an equivalent of...

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Kenya Rugby Union have appointment Ian Snook as Kenya fifteens national team, Simbas head coach. The New Zealand national brings with him a vast wealth of experience, having served in various high profile coaching and consulting capacities in New Zealand, Australia, England, Ireland, Laos, Japan, Croatia, Italy and South Africa. .. https://goo.gl/tFHceD

Gor Mahia are still top of the Kenyan Premier League table despite having played a game less than the rest of the teams. The reigning champions are tied on 16 point with arch-rivals AFC Leopards but have a superior goal difference (+10)... https://goo.gl/UcTYde

France coach Didier Deschamps on Monday said that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba “can’t be happy”  with his current situation at Old Trafford. ... https://goo.gl/CsRvn1