- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 3, 2025 – Gor Mahia have appointed Croatian Sinisa Mihic as new head coach. The 48-year-old was presented on Monday morning by Gor chair Ambrose Rachier and is expected to start work immediately. Mihic’s last work station was at four-time Kuwaiti Premier League champions Al…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 3, 2025 – Former national rugby 15s team coach Paul Odera has been appointed director of rugby and pathway manager by the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU). Odera will be tasked with engineering and overseeing the development and performance of rugby at all levels across the country…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Sakatabets, Kenya’s newest sports betting platform, has announced the launch of Ligi Dosi, an innovative virtual football game developed in collaboration with EuroVirtuals, a leading provider of virtual gaming solutions. With Ligi Dosi, players can enjoy nonstop football…
- LOS ANGELES, United States, February 3, 2025 – Five-time NBA All-Star Luka Doncic has joined the Los Angeles Lakers in a huge three-way trade deal. Doncic, who moves from the Dallas Mavericks, was hailed as a “one-of-a-kind, young global superstar” by the Lakers as the move was confirmed on Sunday…
- LONDON, England, February 3, 2025 – Aston Villa have completed the loan signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old has joined on a deal until the end of the season, which includes an option to buy. United sources said the terms mean a minimum of 75% of Rashford’s wages…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 3 – Sports betting platform Tucheze.com has introduced Tucheze League, its flagship virtual football game designed to revolutionize the gaming experience for players across the country. Tucheze League delivers nonstop football action every two minutes, giving players a chance to…
- LONDON, England, February 3, 2025 – The first time Myles Lewis-Skelly crossed his path, Erling Haaland demanded to know: “Who are you?” Manchester City’s superstar striker was unimpressed to be confronted by the Arsenal teenager at Etihad Stadium in September. That initial meeting came amid angry…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 2, 2025 – He joined Manchester United at the age of seven. Twenty years, 426 appearances, 138 goals and five trophies later, Marcus Rashford is set to leave for Aston Villa. It will seem strange to see Rashford – the boy from Wythenshawe, United through and through –…
- KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, February 2, 2025 – The Democratic Republic of Congo has called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain to end their “blood stained” sponsorship deals with Visit Rwanda amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in the country. The appeal comes as M23 rebels…
- MANCHESTER, England, February 2, 2025 – Ruben Amorim says Manchester United are “trying everything” to strengthen his squad before the transfer window closes following another home defeat – but will not repeat “the mistakes of the past”. The 40-year-old also said it would not be an issue if Marcus…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2025 – Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Babu Ouma is eager to make a mark at his new club, Slavia Prague. Ouma says he cannot wait to link up with his new teammates and get started. “It is great; I am looking forward to getting on the pitch and make a difference. […]…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2025 – Sikh Union ‘A’ is now “riding on the crest of a wave” given an unpredicted weekend of Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20, which saw the Forest Road troops decimate the competition’s title favourites, Swamibapa A and Ruaraka A. Following…
- LONDON, England, February 2, 2025 – Arsenal moved to within six points of Premier League leaders Liverpool by thrashing Manchester City at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners, who knew only a victory would suffice with Liverpool opening a commanding lead at the top of the table after winning at…
- NEWCASTLE, England, February 2, 2025 – Newcastle United have contacted police after midfielder Joe Willock was the target for “appalling” racist abuse on social media. Willock received the abuse on Instagram following Newcastle’s 2-1 defeat against Fulham at St James’ Park on Saturday. The 25-year-…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2025 – General Service Unit (GSU) swept aside Kenya Army in the men’s national volleyball league on Sunday morning to continue their flawless run in the third leg of the season at Nyayo Stadium. The paramilitary side were coming off a game-of-the-season contender against…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 2 – Tusker FC’s Ryan Ogam remains a strong target for Algerian side USM Alger, as the North African country’s window nears a close on Wednesday next week, even as his club vows to hold on to their star player. Ogam was signed by Tusker at the start of the season and […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2025 – The team of Andrew Gathere, Simon Mwangi, Joseph King’ola and Oscar Koitaba were crowned overall winners of of the first leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club on Saturday. The quartet amassed a net score of 255 points to bag first…
- LONDON, England, February 2, 2025 – Tottenham have signed Lens defender Kevin Danso on loan with a commitment to buy after beating Wolves to the deal. The 26-year-old opted to move to Spurs despite having had a medical lined up in the Midlands. Danso’s transfer incorporates the obligation to make…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2025 – Kenya Harlequin captain Sheldon Kahi insists their Kenya Cup title challenge is still on course despite three successive defeats. Kahi says they are looking forward and not dwelling too much on the setbacks suffered in recent weeks. “We have been unlucky in our…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 2, 2025 – Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) have announced the signing of Matthias Isogol from Mara Sugar. Isogol becomes the first major capture of the January transfer window for the bankers and is expected to marshal the midfield along with Michael Mutinda and Faraj Ominde.…
- LONDON, England, February 2, 2025 – Some fans could have been forgiven for thinking Saturday’s game against Aston Villa would be Matheus Cunha’s last in a Wolves shirt. The Brazil forward, 25, has scored 11 goals in 23 Premier League games for Wolves this season, but had been linked with a move…
- DUBLIN, Ireland, February 2, 2025 – It took just one game of their 2025 Six Nations campaign for Ireland to rediscover a quality that had eluded them through all of last autumn – the ability to work themselves into a rhythm. After stumbling out of the blocks in their November opener, a sobering…
- LONDON, England, February 2, 2025 – West Ham boss Graham Potter says getting sacked by Chelsea was “maybe the best thing that happened to me”. Potter takes the Hammers back to his old club on Monday (20:00 GMT) – his fourth Premier League game in charge since being appointed in January. The former…
- NEW YORK, United States, February 2, 2025 – LeBron James inspired the Los Angeles Lakers to a 128-112 win over the New York Knicks amid reports Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic could soon become his new team-mate in a huge three-way trade deal. James scored 33 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists as…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 1 – The 254 Motorsports Club successfully launched its inaugural Shell Autocross and Autocross Plus Championship Saturday at the Twisty 2 track, located near Tatu City. The highly anticipated two-day event attracted an overwhelming number of entries, prompting organizers to cap…
- DUBLIN, Ireland, February 1, 2025 – Ireland scored three tries in a dominant second-half display as they launched their bid for a third successive Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory over England in Dublin. With the hosts struggling out of the blocks, an early score from England debutant…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – Gor Mahia interim head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno remains tight-lipped on reports that a new man is set to take over at K’Ogalo in the coming days. Zico says he has not yet received word of the impending appointment of Croatian Sinisa Mihic. “You know you are…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – The national men’s volleyball league champions General Service Unit (GSU) beat Kenya Prisons 3-2 in a thrilling encounter of the third leg of the season at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday evening. The top-of-the-table clash lived up to its pre-match billing with the…
- LIVERPOOL, England, February 1, 2025 – Everton scored twice in the opening six minutes, including the fourth fastest goal in Premier League history, to thrash woeful Leicester City at Goodison Park. The match was billed as a crucial bottom-of-the-table meeting but the Toffees’ brilliant first half…
- NOTTINGHAM, England, February 1, 2025 – Chris Wood scored a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest delivered an emphatic response to last weekend’s 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth by hitting seven past Brighton at the City Ground. The loss at Vitality Stadium was Forest’s first since early December but they…
- BOURNEMOUTH, England, February 1, 2025 – Liverpool moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s double saw off a battling Bournemouth at a noisy Vitality Stadium. Salah is now on 178 league goals, lifting him to sixth on the list in the Premier League era, ahead of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 1 – Two-time LOOP Safari Gravel Series champion Jordan Schleck successfully defended his title in the 120-kilometre elite race at the first leg of the 2025 LOOP Safari Gravel Series, held at Tatu City. Schleck delivered a commanding performance, clinching the top spot with a…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, February 1, 2025 – Aston Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday’s transfer deadline. Sources have told BBC Sport talks are at an advanced stage, but there is work to be done to finalise the move. The prospect of…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – National men’s volleyball league heavyweights Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) thrashed Rift Valley Prison 3-0 in the third leg of the season at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The warders came into the game buoyed by their 3-2 win over Trailblazers at the…
- GALLE, Sri Lanka, February 1, 2025 – Australia took 15 wickets on day four of the first Test in Galle to condemn Sri Lanka to their biggest Test defeat by an innings and 242 runs. Left-arm spinner Matt Kuhnemann took nine wickets in his first Test for nearly two years in a match dominated by […]…
- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, February 1, 2025 – Manchester United have signed England Under-19s defender Ayden Heaven from Arsenal on a four-and-a-half-year contract. The Red Devils say the 18-year-old, who cost an undisclosed compensation fee, will immediately link up with the first-team squad. The…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – Kakamega Homeboyz continued with their fine run in the new year with a 2-0 win over Mara Sugar in a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League tie at the Mumias Sports Complex on Saturday afternoon. Harambee Stars midfielder Moses Shumah opened the scoring for…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – Kenya’s Alex Matata overcame a strong field to win the Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday morning. Matata clocked a personal best (PB) of 59:20 to cut the tape ahead of Ethiopian Gemechu Dida who timed 59:25 in second place…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – Misery loves company, and in the case of Nairobi Prison, a bit too much much. The warders suffered their third loss of the weekend at the third leg of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) national men’s league, courtesy of a 3-0 thrashing by Kenya Defence Forces…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, February 1, 2025 – ‘Super agent’ Mino Raiola and the world of football transfers used to go hand in hand. Raiola was probably the most famous agent of all, with a fearsome reputation for negotiating the maximum for himself and his clients. His profile was only enhanced by…
- PARIS, France, February 1, 2025 – Head coach Warren Gatland says Wales cannot hide from the importance of a Six Nations trip to face Italy in Rome after they were demolished 43-0 by France. Wales suffered a record Six Nations loss against France, and it was the first time since the tournament…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, February 1, 2025 – Transfer activity in Kenyan football increased in the past year compared to 2023, Fifa’s latest report indicates. According to the Global Transfer Report 2024, there were 36 new players signed by various clubs in the country as far as men’s football is concerned,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, January 31, 2025 – Sikh Union men’s hockey team beat fellow Kenyans, United States International University (USIU) 2-0 on Friday to maintain their unbeaten run at the Africa Club for Cup Championships in Ismailia. The Forest Road-based side came into the tie, buoyed by their 4-3…
- PUNE, India, January 31, 2025 – England slid to a 15-run defeat in a gripping fourth T20 as India took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series. The tourists made a rapid start in pursuit of 182 but faltered against spin again to fall from 62-0 to 67-3. Ben Duckett was caught after miscuing Ravi […]…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 31, 2025 – Striker Jhon Duran has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Aston Villa in a deal that could be worth up to £71m. The 21-year-old Colombian will join new team-mates Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in Riyadh. “Aston Villa can confirm that Jhon Duran…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 31, 2025 – Aston Villa are one of a number of clubs interested in Manchester United’s out-of-favour striker Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old has not featured for United since being dropped by head coach Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby on 12 December. Amorim…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 31, 2025 – Neymar’s return to his boyhood club, Santos, is complete. One of Brazil’s greatest footballing exports, and still the world’s most expensive player, has signed a six-month contract that brings him back to Vila Belmiro. The 32-year-old’s homecoming follows…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 31, 2025 – Formula 1’s governing body is to introduce tougher tests on wing flexing in the 2025 season. The ability to exploit flexibility of front and rear wings while staying within the rules was regarded as a key component in McLaren’s constructors’ championship…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 31, 2025 – Cycling’s world governing body, the UCI, says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda amid the ongoing conflict in neighbouring DR Congo. Rwanda is set to become the first African nation to host the event from 21-28…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, January 31, 2025 – Striker Ollie Watkins has told boss Unai Emery he wants to stay at Aston Villa and reject interest from Arsenal. The Gunners made an approach for the England international on Monday but it was knocked back as Villa have no intention of letting the forward…
