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FIFA supremo Gianni Infantino meets new FKF President Hussein Mohammed
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 18, 2024

The meeting was on the sidelines of the CAF Executive Meeting and the CAF Awards held in Marakkech, Morroco

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.

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 nominees announced
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 29, 2024

FIFA has announced the nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024, celebrating the top performances in men’s and women’s football. Fans can now...

Tanzania surpasses Kenya in latest FIFA rankings
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 28, 2024

Kenya’s Harambee Stars have dropped to 108th in FIFA’s latest rankings, as neighbours Tanzania climbed six spots to 106th. The rankings reflect recent...

England skipper praises Kenya’s debut at U17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 30, 2024

gland captain Laila Harbert recalls her team’s memorable clash with Kenya at the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic, describing...

Kenya U17 ends World Cup campaign with a memorable win over Mexico
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 24, 2024

Kenya’s U17 women’s football team finished their World Cup debut on a high, securing a 2-1 victory against Mexico in their final group match. Despite...

Kenya U17 Women’s team eliminated from World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 21, 2024

Kenya's U17 women’s football team, the Junior Starlets, has been knocked out of the U17 World Cup in the Dominican Republic after defeats to England a...

Kenya targets comeback in crucial U17 World Cup match against North Korea
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 20, 2024

Kenya’s U-17 girls’ national team, the Junior Starlets, will look to bounce back in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup when they take on North Korea in a...

Brave effort by Kenya's U17 girls in World Cup debut against England
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 18, 2024

Kenya’s U17 women’s team made a spirited start to their FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup journey but fell 2-0 to England. Despite the result, head coac...

Kenya's U17 girls kick off World Cup journey against England
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 17, 2024

Kenya’s U17 girls’ football team is set to make their long-awaited World Cup debut this Friday, 18th October, with a match against England in the Domi...

Kenya’s Junior Starlets touch down in Dominican Republic ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 02, 2024

Kenya’s Junior Starlets have arrived in the Dominican Republic, gearing up for the 2024 FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup set to kick off on October 16. Afte...

New date set for Junior Starlets' training camp in Spain
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 10, 2024

The Junior Starlets' training camp in Spain has been rescheduled, giving the Kenya U17 Women’s team more time to prepare for their debut at the 2024 F...

FIFA delay again review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel
Reuters  |  Aug 31, 2024

FIFA said late on Friday it would now consider the Palestine Football Association's (PFA) proposals against the Israel Football Association (IFA) in O...

Cheche names 35-player provisional squad for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Aug 23, 2024

As Kenya’s Junior Starlets prepare for their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup appearance, head coach Mildred Cheche has called up 35 players to be...

Former African football president Issa Hayatou dies
Reuters  |  Aug 09, 2024

The Cameroonian was the long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football for 29 years from 1988 until his surprise ouster in 2017.

Kenya and Somalia stagnate in latest FIFA Rankings
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 18, 2024

Despite victories in the COSAFA Cup, Kenya's Harambee Stars hold steady at 108th in FIFA's latest rankings as Djibouti and Somalia remain the region's...

History made as Junior Starlets qualify for the 2024 FIFA Women's U17 World Cup
Michael Kirwa  |  Jun 16, 2024

The Junior Starlets beat Burundi 5-0 on aggregate to book a ticket for the forthcoming FIFA U17 Women's World Cup

FIFAU17WCQ: Kenya's Junior Starlets on the brink of history after thrashing Burundi
Michael Kirwa  |  Jun 09, 2024

The Junior Starlets will host Burundi in the return on June 16th at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

Triumphant Junior Starlets one step from historic World Cup qualification
Rama Mohammed  |  May 19, 2024

If the Kenya U17 Girls National team beats Burundi in the final phase of the qualifiers they will secure a historic spot in the FIFA U17 World Cup

Nyakundi urges FIFA to respect Kenyan laws amidst football dispute
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 28, 2024

FIFA has threatened to sanction Kenya over third party interference after a Mombasa court issued an order stopping the Football Kenya Federation (FKF)...

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