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The African record holder produced a commanding performance to win the men's final in 10.00 seconds, comfortably ahead of Meshack Babu, who finished second in 10.20, while Mark Otieno settled for third in 10.32.

The result completed a perfect day for the Kenyan club, who had earlier swept aside Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) in straight sets to launch their tournament campaign in style.

The regulation, introduced earlier this year, was designed to prevent players from hiding potentially abusive, discriminatory or offensive language by covering their mouths while speaking during matches.

The victory gave the Americans six points from their opening two matches, ensuring qualification for the round of 32 with one group fixture remaining.

According to FIFA, the milestone illustrates the growth of both the World Cup and international football. The first tournament in 1930 featured 13 teams, while the current edition has expanded to 48.

The World Cup does not resolve the world's quarrels. It briefly suspends them, and in that suspension, we glimpse what we so easily forget: that the things dividing us are smaller than the game we all agreed to love.

FKF has urged all clubs to adhere to the stipulated registration timelines and ensure compliance with competition and licensing requirements ahead of the set deadlines.

The Kenyan side, fresh from securing a bronze medal at the African Club Championship, displayed their class and experience throughout the contest, cruising to a 25-17, 25-18, 25-18 win to get their campaign off to the perfect start.

Current efforts are focused on finalizing ICT systems, broadcast infrastructure and spectator facilities as preparations intensify for AFCON 2027.

CAF estimates that more than 1.5 million fans will travel across the three host nations during the competition, with the tournament expected to reach a global television audience exceeding 3.2 billion viewers.

TikTok users are increasingly posting reactions, tactical analysis, memes, and commentary, turning football into an ongoing online conversation rather than a 90-minute event.

As preparations continue across the three host nations, Wanyama remains optimistic that AFCON 2027 will not only deliver a memorable tournament but also help transform the future of football in Kenya and the wider East African region.

At 34 years old, he became the first Somali referee ever chosen to officiate at football's greatest tournament. It was a landmark achievement not only for him personally but also for Somalia and African football.

Having already defeated South Africa 2-0 in their opening fixture, Javier Aguirre's side knew another victory would secure qualification, but they were made to work hard by a disciplined South Korean team.

The development comes amid an ongoing investigation in France into alleged match-fixing and suspicious betting activity involving Wahi.

Kenya had already raced into a remarkable 16-0 lead when the contest was halted after Sudan were reduced to fewer than the minimum seven players required under the Laws of the Game.

The match offers a rare meeting between the two nations. Their only previous encounter came at the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup in Saudi Arabia, where they shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw.

Bafana Bafana looked destined for a second successive defeat after conceding an early goal, but captain Teboho Mokoena held his nerve from the penalty spot late in the second half to rescue a valuable point

Ronaldo, 41, played the full 90 minutes but delivered a relatively subdued performance and was unable to make a decisive impact in front of goal.

The late breakthrough capped a frustrating evening for Ghana, who struggled to break down a resilient Panama side that came within seconds of claiming their first-ever World Cup point.

For many, the 2025/26 season will be remembered as another title-winning campaign for Gor Mahia. For Shariff, however, it will forever be remembered as the year he honoured a promise, carried his grief onto the football pitch and finally delivered a medal to the brother who never got the chance to see him lift it.

The legal battle stems from a June 10 letter in which Sports Registrar Rose Wasike instructed Gor Mahia to immediately begin the process of electing new officials.

Sudan's goals came through Nashwa Abbas and Fatin Fadol, but they were unable to stop Somalia from claiming a convincing victory in the final group-stage encounter.

President William Ruto noted that Arsenal’s immense popularity in Kenya makes the country an ideal destination for the club should the visit materialise.

While Croatia showed flashes of quality and twice fought back from behind in the first half, they were unable to match England's intensity after the interval as the Three Lions took firm control of proceedings.

Athletics Kenya (AK) is set to use performances in Nairobi to select athletes who will represent the country at the international event scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Scotland.

The Leopards produced a disciplined and spirited display to claim their first-ever point at a World Cup finals tournament, marking a memorable return to football's biggest stage after a 52-year absence.

The result saw both sides finish the group stage unbeaten on seven points, but Kenya advanced as group winners thanks to a superior goal difference after their emphatic victories over Sudan and Somalia.

The strong attendance, FIFA added, has pushed the total number of fans at the tournament to 1,309,652 so far, with an average of 65,483 per match.

The former Kenyan international is expected to play a key role in the club's revamped technical bench as Nairobi United seeks to build on an impressive first season in the FKF Premier League.

With four fascinating contests featuring former finalists, continental champions, African hopefuls and ambitious newcomers, Wednesday promises another compelling chapter in what is already shaping up to be the biggest and most expansive FIFA World Cup in history.

The Junior Starlets are yet to concede a goal in the tournament, a statistic that could prove crucial against a Tanzanian side that has also looked dangerous in front of goal.

The case centres on criminal proceedings facing the former Arsenal midfielder in the United Kingdom (UK), where he has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Whether they lift the trophy or not, one thing is clear: this French team has all the ingredients to make this their tournament.

Haaland opened his World Cup scoring account in the 29th minute by tapping in a low cross at the far post with his left foot. Iraq leveled 10 minutes later as Aymen Hussein headed home from an Amir Alammari cross.

Bandari FC has been banned from registering new players in domestic and international competitions after failing to comply with a FIFA order to pay former head coach Mohamed Borji Sh3.7 million in outstanding remuneration and compensation for breach of contract.

The decision, announced by the Tunisia Football Federation, came after a difficult start to the campaign, as the Eagles of Carthage were beaten 5–1 by Sweden on Sunday at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico.

After starring in Cape Verde's draw with Spain, goalkeeper Vozinha shared his sadness that an expensive travel bond stopped his mother from attending. On the same day, Iran's coach said his team were being "oppressed".

Curacao briefly stunned its more illustrious opponent by drawing level at 1-1 midway through the first half after Livano Comenencia scored the team's first-ever goal at a World Cup finals.

Amad Diallo scored a 90th-minute winner to give Cote d'Ivoire a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in a FIFA World Cup Group E match on Sunday.

The result leaves both teams with a point from their opening fixture and everything to play for in Group C.

The North African nation has invested heavily in football infrastructure over the past decade, including stadium upgrades, training facilities and the development of the Mohammed VI Football Complex.

Tusker FC clinched the FKF Cup title after a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC at Kwale Stadium, with Ian Simiyu’s brace securing the Brewers a place in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup.

The decision generated discussion within football circles, with many questioning how a referee selected by FIFA for one of the world's biggest sporting events could be prevented from taking up his assignment.

The law enforcers arrive in Kwale as defending champions, having lifted the trophy in 2024 after defeating KCB in a penalty shootout. That triumph earned them a historic appearance in continental football, and they now have an opportunity to return to Africa for a third consecutive season.

The former Head of Media Operations for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) said the decision came after reflecting on his experience during the continental competition, which was jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

By the time the match was halted, the Junior Starlets had already produced one of the most dominant displays in the competition's history.

The court specifically barred FKF from commencing the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season on the basis of automatic relegation of the clubs finishing 16th, 17th and 18th in the 2025/26 campaign.

This year’s World Cup is expected to trigger a surge in global betting volumes, estimated to exceed $50 billion (Sh6.48 trillion), up from around $35 billion (Sh4.54 trillion) in 2022, with growth particularly pronounced in emerging markets.

Tusker booked their place in the final after edging KCB 4-2 on penalties following a goalless semifinal draw. The Brewers showed composure from the spot, converting all four of their penalties to advance.

England's Football Association (FA) has launched an assessment to determine the full extent of the losses as authorities continue their investigation.