Confederation of African Football Stories

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.

Veteran coach Ghost Mulee tears into Kenyan football’s empty promises
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

Veteran coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has launched a scathing critique of Kenyan football, describing it as a “political circus dressed like football” and...

Melawa FC prepare for top-of-the-table clash against Fearl FC
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

Melawa FC host Fearl FC this Saturday in a top-of-the-table FKF Sub-County League Zone E clash, with both sides level on points. Fearl lead on goal di...

Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai dies at 61 after battle with illness
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

Born on August 24, 1963, Rufai’s international career spanned nearly two decades. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 1981 and went on to earn 6...

Kenya names provisional squad for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 02, 2025

Kenya has named a 30-man provisional squad for CHAN 2025, featuring a mix of local league talent as the Harambee Stars prepare to kick off their campa...

Gor Mahia disbands entire technical bench after trophyless season
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 02, 2025

Gor Mahia have disbanded their entire technical bench after a disappointing 2024/25 campaign that saw the club end the season without a trophy for the...

Sports CS Salim Mvurya hands over Kasarani Stadium ahead of CHAN
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 30, 2025

It marks CHAN's return to East Africa for the first time since Rwanda staged the event in 2016. Kasarani Stadium will host the final on August 30 and...

Boniface Ambani elected AFC Leopards chairman
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 29, 2025

Boniface Ambani, a former AFC Leopards striker, has been elected as the club’s new chairman after winning the 2025 polls. His appointment marks a new...

Kenya to host 2024 CHAN final at Kasarani as CAF confirms full match schedule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Kenya will host the final of the 2024 CHAN at Kasarani Stadium on 30 August 2025, as CAF confirmed venues and group allocations for the East Africa-le...

Gor Mahia moves to professionalise operations after Mashemeji Derby mix-up
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 06, 2025

Gor Mahia has begun implementing wide-ranging reforms after confusion at the gates marred the Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay. The club has issued an apol...

Harambee Stars' Adam Ayiro helps TNS seal historic treble in Wales
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 27, 2025

Ayioro helped the club secure all three major domestic titles: the Cymru Premier League, the Welsh Cup and the Nathaniel MG Cup, cementing the club's...

FKF issues string of sanctions as clubs face penalties over ineligible players and abandoned matches
Erick Kariuki  |  May 14, 2025

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has handed down a raft of disciplinary rulings affecting clubs in the Division One League and the Women National S...

72 injured in Gusii Stadium chaos, FKF confirms
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

The Football Kenya Federation has confirmed that 72 people were injured during Sunday’s FKF Premier League match at Gusii Stadium. FKF expressed deep...

UEFA Champions League Trophy returns to Kenya after 13 years
Erick Kariuki  |  May 02, 2025

The iconic silverware, a symbol of Europe’s elite club competition, is in the country for a three-day tour from Thursday to Saturday, its first appear...

Serie A matches postponed following death of Pope Francis
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 21, 2025

The decision by the FIGC affects four Serie A matches which had been scheduled to be played on Easter Monday, which is a national holiday in Italy.

Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets laud FKF for organising high-profile friendly matches
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 10, 2025

The national women’s senior and U17 football teams have praised the Football Kenya Federation for organising recent high-profile friendly matches agai...

Eastleigh’s Crown FC banks on young talent in Sub-County League return
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 09, 2025

Crown FC is preparing for its Sub-County League debut with a revamped U20 team, new training strategies, and fresh kits from the Safaricom Foundation...

FKF President calls for legislation to tackle match-fixing in Kenyan football
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

According to Hussein, the Federation’s efforts to combat match-fixing are limited by a lack of legal support.

No room for match fixers in football, says Harambee Stars coach McCarthy
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

Speaking during an interview on NTV Tonight, McCarthy made it clear that he has no sympathy for Matasi or any player who compromises the integrity of...

Hope against the odds: Somalia chase historic point against Senegal in AFCON U17
Rama Mohammed  |  Apr 07, 2025

Somalia may be bottom of Group C, but they’re not out of hope. As they prepare to face defending champions Senegal, the tone in camp is one of belief,...

Shabana stun Bandari as FKFPL title race heats up
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 06, 2025

Late goals, title pressure, and statement wins - Matchweek 26 of the FKF Premier League delivered it all. While Kenya Police and Tusker stumbled, Shab...

Football Kenya Federation launches 2025 jersey design competition
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

The top three winners will be required to transfer all intellectual property rights to FKF upon signing a declaration form.

Somalia and Tunisia set for high-stakes CAF U-17 AFCON opener in El Jadida
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 01, 2025

This marks the first meeting between the two sides in the competition, with both teams aiming for a strong start in what promises to be a competitive...

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,...

Patrick Matasi suspended over match-fixing allegations
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 27, 2025

Patrick Matasi has been provisionally suspended for 90 days as the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) investigates allegations of match manipulation.

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...

FKF President reveals Sh7 million collected from Kenya-Gabon match
Amina Wako  |  Mar 25, 2025

He clarified that renovations have reduced Nyayo Stadium's official capacity to 22,000. While the regular sitting area can accommodate 18,000 fans and...

Harambee Stars face Gabon in crucial World Cup Qualifier
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 23, 2025

The excitement around the fixture has been palpable, with the Football Kenya Federation announcing that tickets for the match are sold out,

SOLD OUT! How to Catch Harambee Stars vs Gabon Live
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 22, 2025

We urge fans who have not bought tickets to watch matches on television. KBC will broadcast the match for free

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