2026 World Cup,2026 World Cup Qualifiers Stories

Haiti, Panama and Curaçao seal historic World Cup spots
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 19, 2025

Haiti’s qualification marks one of the standout stories of the campaign, but it was only the beginning of a night filled with history across the Carib...

US launches FIFA PASS to expedite World Cup 2026 visa interviews
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 18, 2025

With FIFA PASS, organisers and US authorities aim to provide a smoother travel experience for fans, ensuring that the 2026 World Cup is accessible, sa...

24 referees selected for U-17 AFCON zonal qualifiers in Ethiopia
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 13, 2025

Ali Ahmed, CECAFA’s Head of Refereeing, said the officials were carefully chosen from across the region following a thorough selection and preparation...

Full competition lineup unveiled for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Games will open on Friday, July 14 and close on Sunday, July 30, making them the largest in Olympic history, with 36 sports across 51 disciplines...

Cristiano Ronaldo hints 2026 will be his last World Cup
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

Should Portugal qualify, the 2026 World Cup will be Ronaldo’s last stage, one final pursuit of the only trophy he has never lifted.

FIFA introduces Sh2.6 billion fund for players struggling with unpaid salaries
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

The new FIFA Fund for Professional Players aims to protect footballers from unpaid wages, improve working conditions, and provide a platform for playe...

Kenya’s Junior Stars set for tough competition as Uganda hosts U17 CECAFA qualifiers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 10, 2025

Uganda steps in to host the U17 CECAFA Qualifiers, with Kenya’s Junior Stars drawn in a tough Group A alongside Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan, and Rw...

Harambee Starlets tactician Odemba scoops SJAK Coach of the Month after WAFCON qualification
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Odemba guided the Harambee Starlets to a historic second qualification for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

Nairobi United drawn with Wydad Casablanca in historic CAF Confederation Cup group stage
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 03, 2025

Nairobi United become the first Kenyan club to reach the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, drawn alongside Wydad Casablanca, Azam FC, and AS Maniema...

Powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake kills at least 20 in northern Afghanistan
DW News  |  Nov 03, 2025

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 300 injured after a powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, damaging homes and...

No more certificates for Grades 6 and 9 learners under new education policy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 30, 2025

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba explained that the change is designed to reduce pressure and unhealthy competition among young learners.

12 nations qualify for 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 29, 2025

Beyond the race for continental glory, the 2026 WAFCON carries added significance as it doubles as a qualifier for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in...

Kenyan AI app translating speech into sign language wins top African innovation award
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 23, 2025

Developed in collaboration with Kenya’s deaf and hard-of-hearing community, Terp 360 has recorded over 2,300 signs, including commonly used words and...

Top stars set for National Cross Country Championships in Eldoret
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 23, 2025

The highly anticipated event will also serve as the official Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships, set for January 10...

2026 Wanda Diamond League calendar unveiled
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 22, 2025

Following a record-breaking 2025 season that concluded in Zurich, the new campaign promises even greater excitement.

Kenya’s 2026/27 budget set at Sh4.65 trillion – Here’s what it means for you
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 21, 2025

The Treasury notes that the proposed increase in spending underscores the government’s continued focus on economic recovery, infrastructure developmen...

Explainer: How Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup play-offs in Morocco will work
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 15, 2025

Four teams will meet in Morocco next month to fight for the single remaining slot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, joining the nine nations that have alrea...

McCarthy lauds Ivory Coast as Harambee Stars end World Cup quest with defeat
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 15, 2025

Ivory Coast’s victory capped off an impressive qualification campaign, as they finished top of Group F with 26 points without conceding a single goal.

Cape Verde qualifies for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 13, 2025

The win also secured Cape Verde the top spot in Group D of African qualifying, finishing four points ahead of Cameroon, who were held to a 0-0 draw at...

KCSE to start November 2 as Education Ministry unveils 2026 academic calendar
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 13, 2025

The first term will begin on January 5, 2026, and run for 13 weeks, ending on April 2, 2026. Learners will enjoy a half-term break from February 25 to...

Harambee Stars edge 10-man Burundi 1–0 in World Cup qualifier as Ogam’s strike secures vital win
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 09, 2025

The result marked Kenya’s third win of the qualifiers and lifted them to third place in Group F on 12 points, behind leaders Ivory Coast and Gambia.

Harambee Stars face Burundi in battle for pride at refurbished Intwari Stadium
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 09, 2025

Harambee Stars head into the match buoyed by a morale-boosting 5-0 win over Seychelles, ending a four-game winless run.

Will the 2026 World Cup be a disaster for fans?
DW News  |  Oct 09, 2025

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most expensive, polluting and political yet.

African teams edge closer to 2026 World Cup as final qualifiers begin
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 06, 2025

Morocco and Tunisia have already secured qualification after topping Groups E and H, while Egypt could join them on Wednesday with a win over bottom-p...

SportPesa League: Posta Rangers, AFC Leopards share spoils in 2-2 draw
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 03, 2025

The 2-2 draw sent Posta Rangers to the top of the league standings, while Leopards were left frustrated, extending their winless start to the season.

Adidas unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Trionda’s name captures the spirit of the event: “Tri” reflects the three host countries, while “onda,” meaning wave in Spanish, inspired the ball’s c...

Harambee Starlets name 38-player provisional squad for WAFCON qualifier against Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 02, 2025

Odemba’s selection blends youth and experience, with several fresh faces earning maiden call-ups as the tactician seeks to fortify key areas of the sq...

Kenyan activists reportedly detained in Kampala while supporting Bobi Wine
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2025

In a statement on Wednesday, Free Kenya Movement National Coordinator Felix Wambua confirmed that the two were apprehended at Stabex Filling Station i...

Uganda launches presidential campaigns ahead of 2026 polls
XINHUA  |  Sep 30, 2025

Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission, said the body is fully prepared to deliver free and fair elections, with campaigns permit...

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