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Talanta Hela Stadium to be Kenya's largest sports arena upon completion
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 11, 2025

The construction of this stadium marks a new history as it has been 45 years since Kenya built a stadium of such magnitude.

Against All Odds: How Harambee Starlets triumphed in Tunisia
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Harambee Starlets won that match 1-0 to progress to the next phase of the qualifiers and, as a result, made history by becoming the first Kenyan team...

WAFCON 2026: Uganda crash out as Ethiopia pull off stunning comeback
Amina Wako  |  Feb 27, 2025

Uganda’s bid to reach the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations came to a painful end after Ethiopia overturned a first-leg deficit to win on penalties i...

Heroic Starlets edge Tunisia to keep WAFCON dream alive
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 26, 2025

Harambee Starlets are one step closer to WAFCON after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Sousse. Tereza Engesha’s early goal and Lilian Awuor’s...

Starlets name travelling squad, set to depart for Tunisia for return leg
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 24, 2025

Harambee Starlets have named their 23-player travelling squad and will depart tonight, Monday, 24th February, for Tunisia ahead of their decisive seco...

Odemba confident Harambee Starlets will find their finishing touch in Tunisia
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 22, 2025

Harambee Starlets were held to a goalless draw by Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier, leaving them with everything to play for in the return leg....

Wasteful Harambee Starlets held to goalless draw by Tunisia in WAFCON qualifier
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 21, 2025

Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after a wasteful display saw them settle for a goalless draw against Tunisia in their WAFCON 2026 qualifier at...

All you need to know about ticketing and where to watch Harambee Starlets vs Tunisia
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will host Tunisia this Friday at Nairobi's Ulinzi Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM EAT.

Starlets duo confident ahead of crucial WAFCON qualifier against Tunisia
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Both players are part of a provisional squad that has been training diligently under Coach Beldine Odemba's close supervision. The team consists of bo...

Kenyan quartet to officiate Chad vs Senegal WAFCON qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 15, 2025

Four Kenyan referees - Josephine Wanjiku, Caroline Kiles, Elizabeth Njoroge, and Lucy Juma - have been appointed to officiate the 2026 WAFCON qualifie...

Rising Stars U20 draw defending champions Senegal, debutants Sierra Leone, and Zambia in 2025 AFCON U20
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 13, 2025

Harambee Stars U20 face a tough challenge in the 2025 AFCON U20, as they are drawn in a group with defending champions Senegal, debutants Sierra Leone...

CAF sets date for U20 AFCON 2025 draw in Côte d'Ivoire
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 12, 2025

CAF has confirmed the final draw date for the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be held in Côte d'Ivoire. The draw will take pla...

Harambee Starlets set for WAFCON qualifier against Tunisia as Ulinzi Sports Complex named host venue
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 11, 2025

Harambee Starlets will face Tunisia in the second round of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers, with the first leg set for 21st...

Odemba confident as Starlets begin camp ahead of WAFCON qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 10, 2025

Harambee Starlets have begun their preparations for the upcoming WAFCON qualifiers against Tunisia, with 21 players already in camp. Coach Beldine Ode...

Odemba names 36-player squad as Harambee Starlets brace for Tunisia clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled a 36-player provisional squad ahead of their crucial 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFC...

CAF releases AFCON 2025 fixtures
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 31, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the official fixtures for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to be...

East African rivalry renewed as Uganda faces Tanzania at AFCON 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2025

Uganda and Tanzania will face off in a highly anticipated East African derby at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The two sides were drawn into Group C...

Kenya’s U17 AFCON hopes dashed by Uganda in heavy defeat
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign came to a devastating end after a 5-0 defeat to Uganda in the CECAFA qualifiers. The...

How football is fostering unity, peacebuilding and youth empowerment in Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2024

Football academies such as Right to Dream in Ghana and Diambars in Senegal combine athletic training with education and leadership programmes.

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