Eastleigh Somali cafés Stories

In Eastleigh’s Somali cafés, spiced milk coffee is a sip of home and heritage
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 05, 2025

Somali coffee is traditionally brewed with spices such as cardamom, cloves, and sometimes cinnamon, resulting in a deeply aromatic blend.

Ouma wears No. 14 with pride as he channels idol Olunga at U20 AFCON
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

On Thursday, Okoth, 19, made a grand debut on the continental stage by scoring Kenya's first goal in their U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B o...

Vibrant atmosphere as Eastleigh comes alive as Ramadan draws to a close
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Mar 31, 2025

Restaurants, which are central to social interactions in the neighbourhood, remained closed during the day as residents observed the fast, contributin...

Kenya U20 Head Coach Salim Babu names provisional squad for AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2025

Kenya U20 head coach Salim Babu has named a 35-man provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to begin on...

Egypt to host 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast’s withdrawal
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 27, 2025

Egypt will host the 2025 U20 AFCON after Ivory Coast withdrew as hosts, CAF confirmed on Tuesday. The tournament, set to run from April 27 to May 18,...

FKF launches probe into match-fixing allegations against Kakamega Homeboyz goalkeeper
Amina Wako  |  Mar 27, 2025

A video, which has sparked widespread outrage on social media, appears to show Matasi listening and nodding in agreement as an unidentified individual...

Patrice Motsepe secures second term as CAF president
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 12, 2025

Dr Patrice Motsepe will lead the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for another four years after being re-elected unopposed during the 14th CAF E...

International Women’s Day: African women redefining football on and off the pitch
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 08, 2025

Women across Africa have carved their names into football history, whether as players, referees, administrators, or business leaders. Their influence...

Eto’o wins appeal to stand as candidate at CAF elections
Reuters  |  Mar 07, 2025

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld an appeal by Eto’o against his exclusion from the CAF executive committee elections in Cairo next Wednes...

A simple guide to cooking the perfect sausages
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Pan-frying is the most common and easiest way to cook sausages.

COSAFA and CECAFA unite to support Kamanga and Waberi's FIFA Council candidatures
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

COSAFA and CECAFA have joined forces to back each other’s candidates for a seat on the FIFA Council, signalling a united front in African football gov...

OPINION: Can the Swiss model revive Kenyan clubs’ continental football glory?
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 31, 2025

Kenyan clubs once dominated African football, producing players revered across the continent. However, their presence in CAF club competitions has dwi...

CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

CHAN 2025: Prize money surge signals new era for African football
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

CAF has increased the winners' prize money for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to $3.5 million (Ksh 452 million), the highest in the tour...

Kenya’s AFCON dreams dim after loss to Tanzania
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 18, 2024

Kenya’s U17 football team suffered a setback in their quest for AFCON qualification after losing 1-0 to Tanzania. They must now beat Uganda to stay in...

Lookman, Banda and Williams among top winners at the 2024 CAF Awards
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 17, 2024

Ademola Lookman, Barbra Banda, and Ronwen Williams were the standout winners at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco. The ceremony celebrated Afr...

Marrakech hosts Africa’s football celebration at 2024 CAF Awards
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 15, 2024

The 2024 CAF Awards will gather Africa’s finest football talents and legendary icons in a glittering ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech,...

Kenya dismisses CHAN hosting rumours, promises readiness by February
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 11, 2024

Kenya has dispelled rumours of losing its hosting rights for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) due to delays in facility upgrades. Sports C...

Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania begin plans to ensure security during AFCON 2027
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 03, 2024

Kenya's National Counter Terrorism Centre Director Kibiego Kigen noted that planning early will help build the necessary capacity to secure the event

Kenya drawn against Somalia in U17 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s U17 national football team will face defending champions Somalia in the 2025 U17 AFCON CECAFA Qualifiers. The competition, set for 14-27 Decem...

CAF team conducts second inspection for CHAN 2024 in East Africa
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 23, 2024

CAF has begun its second round of inspections in Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya to evaluate preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Champi...

Junior Starlets, Valarie Nekesa, and Coach Cheche earn historic CAF award nominations
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 21, 2024

Kenya’s Junior Starlets, star striker Valarie Nekesa, and coach Mildred Cheche have earned prestigious nominations for the 2024 CAF Awards. The recogn...

CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 ups prize money for African clubs
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 07, 2024

CAF Women’s Champions League kicks off in Morocco this weekend with Sh19.35 Million guaranteed for each team

CAF hands Nigeria victory, fines Libya over Benghazi match controversy
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 26, 2024

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favor of Nigeria, awarding a 3-0 forfeit win over Libya in their AFCON 2025 Qualifier. Libya...

CAF president Patrice Motsepe announces re-election bid for 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 25, 2024

Dr. Patrice Motsepe has announced his bid for a second term as CAF President, allegedly following calls from key stakeholders and regional leaders. Th...

Rising Stars honoured by Sports Ministry after qualifying for 2025 U20 AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 22, 2024

The U-20 national football team was hosted by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who rewarded the Rising Stars for their display in the just...

Tanzania overcomes early deficit to beat Kenya in CECAFA U20 final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Tanzania came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Kenya’s Rising Stars in the AFCON U20 CECAFA region qualifiers final on Sunday afternoon

AFCON U20: Kenya, Tanzania clash again in CECAFA Zonal qualifiers final
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Kenya is set to face hosts Tanzania in the final of the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers at the KMC Stadium in Dar es Salaam....

Rising Stars qualify for 2025 AFCON with dominant win over Burundi
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya’s national U20 football team, the Rising Stars, has earned a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals after defeating Burundi 4-0 in the C...

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