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Harambee Stars up two places in latest FIFA rankings
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 17, 2025

Kenya moved from position 111 to 109 globally after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Burundi in Bujumbura last week, before suffering a 3-0 defeat t...

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.

Staff allege mismanagement, favouritism at CAF under Mosengo-Omba
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

Confederation of African Football's Audit and Compliance Committee later said Mosengo-Omba attempted to influence the investigation to downplay its fi...

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.

FKF President Hussein Mohammed, Donholm Seniors' Abdalla appointed to key FIFA committees
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 08, 2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed has been appointed as a member of the FIFA Institutional Relations Committee, while FKF National Executive Committee (N...

South Sudan’s Francis Amin appointed to key FIFA committee
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 08, 2025

The Committee is one of FIFA's key governance arms, responsible for overseeing the development, administration and support of the organization's 211 M...

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...

Omar Artan makes history as first Somali referee at FIFA World Cup
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 02, 2025

At the U-20 World Cup, he is being supported by Kenyan assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot and Abelmiro Montenegro from São Tomé and Príncipe.

South Africa’s World Cup hopes take major hit after FIFA strips win against Lesotho
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 29, 2025

FIFA’s disciplinary committee overturned Bafana Bafana’s 2-0 win from March, ruling that midfielder Teboho Mokoena should not have played as he was se...

Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa begin FIFA U-20 World Cup campaigns in Chile
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 28, 2025

Morocco will be first in action, facing Spain in their Group C opener on Sunday at 11:00 pm at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Ñuñoa.

Rising Starlets cruise past Ethiopia to set up Tanzania clash in World Cup qualifiers
Amina Wako  |  Sep 28, 2025

The emphatic victory sealed a 5-1 aggregate triumph for the hosts, setting up a much-anticipated third-round clash with East African rivals Tanzania.

FKF boss confident in Rising Starlets ahead of Ethiopia World Cup qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

Hussein assured the country that the federation had taken all necessary steps to prepare the squad for the upcoming challenge.

Kenya drops two places to 111th as Spain rises in latest FIFA rankings
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 18, 2025

Across Africa, Morocco leads the continent at 11th in the world, moving up one position from the last rankings.

Rising Starlets coach Jackline Juma names squad for Ethiopia clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 18, 2025

Coach Juma has opted for a mix of youth and experience, with several players promoted from the Junior Starlets U-17 team that featured at the FIFA U-1...

Kenyan local football clubs to pocket millions as FIFA extends World Cup rewards
Amina Wako  |  Sep 16, 2025

THe programme will reward teams that release players for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the final tournament.

Michael Olunga among Africa’s top scorers in World Cup qualifiers
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 12, 2025

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

Race for 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets begins as fans eye historic tournament
Amina Wako  |  Sep 11, 2025

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 Mex...

All-Somali referee team makes history in charge of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

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...

Benni McCarthy praises ruthless Harambee Stars after 5-0 thumping of Seychelles
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 09, 2025

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

Harambee Stars thrash Seychelles 5-0 in dominant World Cup qualifier win
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 09, 2025

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

Ethiopia files FIFA complaint against Egypt over fan misconduct in World Cup qualifier
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 08, 2025

Egypt secured the win through two first-half penalties, converted by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Manchester City’s Omar Marmoush.

Morocco becomes first African team to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 07, 2025

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

Rising Starlets Coach Jackline Juma unveils provisional squad for FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Amina Wako  |  Sep 06, 2025

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

Former Liberia President George Weah to lead FIFA anti-racism panel of ex-players
Amina Wako  |  Sep 06, 2025

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...

Harambee Stars’ World Cup dreams fade after 3-1 defeat to Gambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 05, 2025

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

McCarthy urges Harambee Stars to fight on after Gabon's win dealt huge blow to Kenya's World Cup dreams
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 04, 2025

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

Morocco to set up courts in stadiums to tackle fan offences at 2030 World Cup
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 04, 2025

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

Gambia national team arrive in Nairobi ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Kenya
Amina Wako  |  Sep 02, 2025

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, C...

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