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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...

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.

FKF drops ticket prices to rally fans behind Harambee Stars at Kasarani showdown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

In a statement on Sunday, FKF announced that Gold category tickets for the September 9 match, set for 4:00 pm, will now cost Sh500 instead of the orig...

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...

25 Kenyan youth footballers selected for Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars camp in Spain
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 03, 2025

Safaricom Chapa Dimba, launched in 2017 in partnership with the Football Kenya Federation, is a national grassroots football tournament targeting play...

Young Kenyan footballer eyes Sh3 million prize in global athlete of the year competition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Ethan Henry is now rallying for votes to secure the top prize, which includes $25,000 (Sh3.2 million) and a feature in the 3BRAND campaign in Sports I...

Kenyan defender Clarke Oduor joins Grimsby Town on loan
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

Oduor made his debut for Grimsby Town on Wednesday evening, when he was introduced in the 73rd minute against Manchester United in the Carabao Cup sec...

CAF rolls out mobile phone translation system for journalists covering CHAN 2024
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 22, 2025

The system allows reporters to scan a QR code at the press conference venue, open a browser link, and listen through earphones as professional interpr...

Nyayo and Ulinzi set to stage Women’s Champions League qualifiers in September
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

Kenya earned the hosting rights after a successful bid by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), bringing the regional competition back to the country f...

Portal crashes amid high demand for Kenya vs Madagascar match tickets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The chaos at Kasarani during Kenya's game against Morocco on August 10 prompted CAF to limit the stadium's capacity for all of Kenya's remaining match...

Cash windfall awaits Harambee Stars as historic CHAN run pays off
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 16, 2025

Their qualification to the quarterfinals, secured without even kicking a ball, has guaranteed them a significant financial boost from the Confederatio...

Six fan zones set up for Harambee Stars’ CHAN showdown with Zambia
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 13, 2025

The move comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) slashed the stadium’s capacity by 40 per cent to 27,000 over security concerns.

CAF fines FKF Sh6.5 million over security breaches at Kasarani
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 13, 2025

CAF’s Disciplinary Board found FKF guilty of failing to meet stadium safety requirements and warned that continued lapses could see Kenya’s national t...

CAF limits Kasarani crowd to 27,000, bans paper tickets for Harambee Stars CHAN matches
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 11, 2025

The new restrictions, which take effect immediately, follow Kenya’s failure to address crowd control and safety issues during the Harambee Stars’ matc...

CAF slaps Kenya, Tanzania with hefty fines for breaches during CHAN matches
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 07, 2025

The breaches took place during Kenya’s opening Group A match against DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium, a game that drew massive crowds and marked a histor...

FKF inks Sh15 million partnership deal with KTB to tap into sports tourism
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 06, 2025

The agreement, signed on Wednesday, aims to promote both domestic and international tourism by leveraging the growing popularity of football in the co...

Kenyan football fraternity in mourning as Bandari Youth star Daudi Zakaria dies at 20
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

Daudi scored 23 goals in the FKF Coast Region League last season, earning the top scorer title and playing a crucial role in securing the team’s histo...

CHAN 2024: Kenya and Tanzania chase glory, history and millions in presidential bonuses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

With both East African teams off to strong starts and fuelled by the promise of handsome rewards, CHAN 2024 is quickly shaping into a high-stakes purs...

FKF honours former footballers and their families with free passes to CHAN games
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 02, 2025

FKF President Hussein Mohammed announced that the legends will be given accreditation to allow seamless entry into match venues, along with preferenti...

CAF announces full list of local, international CHAN 2024 broadcasters
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In Kenya, for example, CAF has confirmed KBC, Azam TV and SuperSport as the broadcasters of the tournament.

CAF unveils new trophy for CHAN 2024 with Wanyama, Onyango and Ngasa leading the reveal
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

In their joint appearance, Wanyama, Onyango, and Ngasa did more than lend their faces to the campaign; they embodied the spirit of regional cooperatio...

CHAN 2024: Details of stadium entry for fans, road closures ahead of opening fixture
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

At Kasarani, which will host the much-anticipated opening match between Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, August 3, at 3 pm, four...

MOFA FC appoints Atulo Nicholas as new team manager ahead of promotion push
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 01, 2025

MOFA praised Atulo for his "professionalism, meticulous nature, and strong grasp of team dynamics," highlighting these attributes as crucial to the cl...

Kenya exits phygital football tournament after Brazil defeat, eyes 2025 games invitation
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

Phygital football combines virtual and real-world competition, with teams playing a digital match followed by a five-a-side physical game, and the win...

Wafcon: Three signs that African women’s football is finally starting to thrive
The Conversation  |  Jul 19, 2025

As a scholar of sports communication and of women’s football, I suggest that what is left is for the Confederation for African Football (Caf) to consi...

Tusker FC releases nine players as squad reshuffle begins
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 18, 2025

Former Kenyan Premier League champions Tusker FC have confirmed the exit of nine players as they restructure ahead of next season.

Football returns to Sudan after two-year hiatus amid civil war
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 08, 2025

The tournament, officially dubbed the Sudanese Elite Championship, features eight top clubs and is being held in the northern towns of Ad-Damer and At...

Kenya scraps visa fees for CHAN, AFCON visitors
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 06, 2025

The tournament, limited to players active in their home domestic leagues, will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

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