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France's Jimmy Gressier stunned the field with a powerful sprint in the closing metres, winning gold in 28:55.77 — his country's first-ever world title in the event.

The loss ended Police Bullets’ unbeaten run in the qualifiers and sent JKT Queens into the final, where they will face Rwanda’s Rayons, who earlier edged Kampala Queens, for a chance at a CAF Women’s Champions League ticket.

Thunder wrapped up the series in style with an emphatic 80-43 win in Game Three at the Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday night, stretching their unbeaten run to 82 games since last season.

She also reflected on the upcoming 5,000m race, noting that she hopes to maintain her health and energy and aims to perform well.

In the women’s 1500m, Kenya showcased its depth and strength. World and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon cruised through her heat in 4:02.55 to advance with ease.

Faith Kipyegon stopped the clock at 3:48.68, trimming 0.36 seconds off her own record of 3:49.04 set in Paris on July 7, 2024.

The team of Brian Tinega, Mercy Adongo, Allan Kipyego, and world 800m champion Mary Moraa lit up Heat 2 with a blistering 3:10.73, finishing second behind Belgium and momentarily securing a place in the final.

Gor Mahia were beaten 2-0 by Simba SC in a high-profile Simba Day fixture on Thursday, while Bandari’s loss capped Yanga’s 90th anniversary party in style.

The curtain raiser to the 2025/26 season was originally slated for Sunday at Dandora Stadium, but Police FC declined to honour the fixture, citing safety concerns and the risk of injuries ahead of their crucial CAF Champions League assignment next week.

The Kenyan champions have impressed with discipline and balance, recording a 1-0 win over Uganda’s Kampala Queens and a 2-0 triumph against Eritrea’s Denden FC to book their semi-final slot.

The Montreal-based watchdog announced on September 11 that its Executive Committee had acted on the recommendation of the Compliance Review Committee, citing “critical requirements” that remain unaddressed following a May 2024 audit.

The Dockers arrive in Dar es Salaam at a time when Kenyan football pride is under siege. Gor Mahia were recently turned back by Simba SC in a much hyped friendly, and now all eyes turn to Bandari as they take on Yanga.

The towering striker began with a brace in Kenya’s opening game against Seychelles, striking twice away from home.

More than 2,000 athletes from nearly 200 nations are competing for 147 medals across 49 events, transforming Tokyo’s National Stadium into the epicenter of global athletics.

The decision, made public on Thursday, comes after temperatures in the Japanese capital reached 33°C this week.

The tournament will be historic on two fronts: it will be the first ever World Cup jointly hosted by three nations – the United States, Canada and Mexico – and it will feature a record 48 teams.

Mvurya said while the project had already cost over Sh200 million, difficulties stemmed from the need to fill up four meters across the entire site, a task deemed technically unfeasible under the current budget framework.

APS Bomet FC will mark their top-tier debut against Shabana FC on September 21, beginning their journey in the Premier League under the guidance of this diverse and ambitious board.

Striker Emily Moranga opened the scoring before Ugandan forward Zaina Namileme doubled the lead, ensuring the Kenyan champions claimed their second straight win in Group A.

The quartet, led by centre referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan and assisted by Mahad Ali Mohamud Jantalman and Hamza Hagi Abdi, with Kaafi Shiine as fourth official, managed the high-pressure encounter at Stade des Martyrs in front of 80,000 spectators.

McCarthy admitted there was pressure heading into the clash, but praised his players for bouncing back strongly.

Goals from Ryan Wesley Ogam, Collins Sichenje, and captain Michael Olunga highlighted a convincing display that underlined Kenya’s attacking depth and aerial dominance.

In preparation for the World Shoot, the Kenyan team last week participated in the IPSC Handgun Pre-World Shoot competition held at Bamburi Rifle Club (BRC) in Mombasa.

According to Simba SC, all ticket categories—from Tanzanite and Platinum to VIP A, VIP B, VIP C, and the Mzunguko stands—were sold out by September 8, two days before kickoff.

Deputy captain Aboud Omar has been suspended just a day before the fixture, a decision McCarthy said was necessary to preserve discipline within the squad.

In a statement on Sunday, FKF announced that Gold category tickets for the September 9 match, set for 4:00 pm, will now cost Sh500 instead of the original Sh1,000.

With the win, Kampala Queens move up to second place in Group A on three points, level with leaders Kenya Police Bullets, who still have a game in hand.

This will be the Atlas Lions’ third consecutive World Cup appearance and their seventh overall since first featuring on the global stage.

Reigning Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC eased past Zanzibar’s Mlandege FC with a 2-0 victory.

The victory handed KCB their third trophy of the season and a fourth straight Kabeberi crown, making them only the second club to achieve a four-peat at the tournament.

The squad is headlined by Olympic and world champion Faith Kipyegon, who will double up in the women’s 1,500m and 5,000m, and Beatrice Chebet, who leads Kenya’s charge in the women’s 5,000m and 10,000m.

Selection will be based on performance, fitness, and tactical readiness for the double header against Ethiopia.

The initiative was first unveiled during FIFA’s annual congress in Thailand in May 2024. According to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, it is part of a broader plan to intensify the organisation’s response to racism.

The Gambia coach downplayed the impact of altitude on his side’s performance, saying they deliberately managed training intensity and relied on their strong bench to maintain control.

The coach highlighted the gulf in experience, noting that every Gambian outfield player is Europe-based, while Stars still field a mix of foreign and local talent.

The Stars eventually found a breakthrough in the 81st minute when Ogam scored the first goal.

Anything less than three points would end their campaign with two rounds still to play.

According to Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, the changes would prevent Moroccan courts from being overwhelmed by cases during the global sporting event.

The Thika-based outfit’s mass exodus is the second highest in Kenyan top-flight history, only behind Sofapaka’s 23-player release in June 2016.

Kenya Police Bullets entered the clash in a confident mood, buoyed by home support and weeks of intense training.

Ogam, briefly released from national team duty, stopped by the club’s Ruaraka Grounds to share a final moment with his teammates before travelling to Austria immediately after the international break.

According to Ndolo, the federation has consistently failed to account for funds received from the government and international bodies, leaving her to personally cover costs for competitions.

Safaricom Chapa Dimba, launched in 2017 in partnership with the Football Kenya Federation, is a national grassroots football tournament targeting players aged 16–20.

The Bullets, who have steadily grown into one of the strongest women’s football sides in East Africa, enter this year’s qualifiers with added motivation.

Fans have been promised free entry, with CECAFA Competitions Director Yousuf Mossi urging Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to support women’s football in the region.

Submissions opened on September 2 and will close on October 7, 2025, via Olympics.com and the winning design—produced in gold, silver and bronze—will appear on the YOG medals.

The match will be Gambia’s second meeting with Kenya in the qualifiers, following their 3-3 draw in March at the Stade Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.

Under his leadership, the Stars stunned eventual champions Morocco 1-0, edged past two-time winners DR Congo and Zambia with identical scorelines, and held Angola 1-1 to finish top of Group A with 10 points.

The result leaves Kenya Police top of Group A with three points, ahead of Ethiopian Coffee and Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars, who were scheduled to meet later in the day.

McCarthy said Kenya is closely monitoring emerging talents abroad and, while admitting World Cup qualification is slim with only four games left, stressed the need to fight for every remaining point.

Ethan Henry is now rallying for votes to secure the top prize, which includes $25,000 (Sh3.2 million) and a feature in the 3BRAND campaign in Sports Illustrated, a platform that would give him international visibility.