- MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Jun 11 – Manchester City have confirmed the signing of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for an initial fee of £46.5m on a five-year contract. The Netherlands international is Pep Guardiola’s fourth summer signing with Rayan Ait-Nouri, Marcus Bettinelli and Rayan…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – The Junior Golf Foundation has unveiled the Provisional Squad for the 2025/26 season, comprising 12 talented boys and 10 outstanding girls. The squad members were selected based on their performance in the national junior tournaments that are held across the country and…
- RUIRU, Kenya, Jun 11 – Veteran pro golfer Dismas Indiza from Kakamega Sports Club produced a dramatic comeback to defeat Royal Nairobi’s John Lejirma in a sudden-death playoff and secure victory at the Ruiru leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing. Starting the day five shots…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11, 2025 – Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) vice chair Moses Ndale has denied allegations that he has been involved in corruption at the federation. Ndale says he is not a shareholder in any company that has done business with KRU. “For me, the accusations that are there…I have never…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11, 2025 – Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chairperson Harriet Okach has revealed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have begun to look into allegations of financial misappropriation in the body. Okatch says the agency have sought crucial documents to aid their…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 11 – Female tennis players who wish to freeze eggs or embryos, so they can start a family at a later date, will have their ranking protected by the WTA Tour. The offer is open to any player ranked in the world’s top 750 who spends more than 10 weeks out […]
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- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11, 2025 – The national women’s rugby 15s team narrowly lost 19-12 to South Africa in the second game of their Rugby Africa Cup campaign in Madagascar on Wednesday afternoon. The Lionesses lacked bite in the first half and were made to pay for it as the Lady Boks went into the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 11, 2025 – The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) have dismissed an appeal by Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) president Charles Nyaberi to be allowed to vote at the forthcoming National Olympics Committee-Kenya (NOC-K) elections. Nyaberi is presently engaged in a tussle with KVF…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Kisumu is set to host #KOX5Aside for the first time this weekend at Moi Stadium. This will be the 18th Edition of the tournament which was started in 2018 and brings together Kenyans on twitter for Foootball banter and networking. Speaking ahead of of the tournament,…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Austria based forward Sylvia Makungu says she desires to be part of Kenya’s squad battling out for qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), ahead of the final round of qualification against Gambia later on in October. After seeing off Tunisia 1-0…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Nairobi City Thunder power forward Ariel Okall has revealed how his legendary late father, WOII Elijah Koranga inspired him as he played at the fifth edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali, Rwanda, last month. Thunder became the first ever Kenyan team to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Nairobi City Thunder power forward Ariel Okall has revealed how his legendary late father, WOII Elijah Koranga inspired him as he played at the fifth edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Kigali, Rwanda, last month. Thunder became the first ever Kenyan team to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 11 – Club legend Boniface Ambani says one of his grand plans, if elected the new AFC Leopards chairman, would be to ensure the club has infrastructure of its own, his immediate concern being a training ground and a clubhouse. Ambani is having a shot at the presidency for the…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 10 – England slumped to their first defeat under Thomas Tuchel as Senegal secured a fully deserved 3-1 victory in the friendly at the City Ground. Tuchel’s side laboured badly throughout and were second best to impressive opposition, who became the first African team to…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – After taking a breather to pave way for the international break, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League enters home stretch Sunday with nine matches on the cards in different venues across the country. It will mark the penultimate round of the 2024/25 season…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 10 – After a busy 10 days and Ksh 69.8 billion (£400m) spent the transfer window has officially closed for Premier League clubs – a week before it opens once again. This summer has seen an unusual, two-part transfer window to allow clubs to sign players for the Fifa Club…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – Talanta FC talisman Emmanuel Osoro struck his first goal for Harambee Stars to inspire Head coach Benni McCarthy register maiden win since being appointed, following a 2-1 victory over Chad in an international friendly match played in Marrakech, Morocco Tuesday night. It…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 23-player squad that will feature in the CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship scheduled to take place from June 12 to June 22 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The tournament serves as build-up to the 2026 Africa Women’s Cup…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 10 – Manchester City have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon before the first of this summer’s transfer deadlines. City will pay an initial fee of £30.45m, and Cherki has signed a five-year deal until 2030. The 21-year-old will be able…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 10 – Chelsea have had an offer worth more than £42m for English winger Jamie Gittens rejected by Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old already has a seven-year contract on the table and is thought to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. But the two clubs are struggling to…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 10 – The new Madrid Grand Prix will be held as the final race of an uninterrupted European section of the Formula 1 season next year. Madrid, to be held on 11-13 September, will be a second race in Spain and replaces the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola in Italy in…
- RUIRU, Kenya, Jun 10 – Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s elite amateur John Lejirma extended his fine form on day two of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing at Ruiru Sports Club, carding a steady round of 3-under par 69 to take his total for the two days to 9-under par 135 – five shots […]…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 10 – Twelve-year-old fast-rising golf star Kanana Muthomi is elated after beating a strong field of elite female amateur golfers to claim the 2025 Muthaiga Ladies Open title on Sunday. She carded an impressive 2-under par 69 to emerge the winner. She termed it a big win for her…
- MANCHESTER, England, June 9, 2025 – Manchester City have signed Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £31m. The 24-year-old Algeria defender has signed a contract until 2030 and is available for the group stage of the Club World Cup. City begin their campaign in the newly-expanded tournament against…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – Kenya’s Caren Chebet finished third in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the FBK Hengelo World Continental Tour in the Netherlands on Monday evening. The 2022 African Championships bronze medalist clocked 9:22.35 in third place, in a race won by the 2021 Olympic…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – AFC Leopards are set to head to the polls on June 29 to elect new officials. In a statement, the club’s acting secretary general Caroline Walusaga said the elections will be held in accordance with article 16 of their constitution. “Notice is hereby given that in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s John Lejirma surged to the top of the leaderboard after a sizzling 6-under par 66 on Day One of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing at Ruiru Sports Club. The elite amateur opened with a composed front nine, picking up birdies on…
- MILAN, Italy, June 9, 2025 – Champions League runners-up Inter Milan have appointed Parma boss Cristian Chivu as manager. The 44-year-old, a former defender and youth team coach at Inter, leaves Parma after only 13 games in charge and replaces Simone Inzaghi. The former Romania international was…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The national men’s basketball team’s run of bad luck at the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League continued with two more losses in Cotonou, Benin on Monday afternoon. Morans began the day with a narrow 18-14 to Algeria’s Under 21 side despite the best efforts of Brian Eleman…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The national women’s basketball team endured a tough outing at the sixth stop of the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League after losing both of their Pool A matches in Cotonou, Benin on Monday afternoon. The Lionesses began with a narrow 14-13 loss to Uganda in a thriller in…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The national men’s rugby 15s team were beaten 42-24 by South Africa’s Under 20 side in a build-up match in Stellenbosch on Monday afternoon. The Junior Boks drew first blood but the Simbas grabbed control of the match through two quick tries from skipper George…
- LONDON, England, June 9, 2025 – West Ham have delayed a decision on Michail Antonio’s future as the forward continues his recovery from a serious car accident in December. The 35-year-old’s contract expires on 30 June but the club say his “unique situation” means no formal decision will be made…
- MUNICH, Germany, June 9, 2025 – Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo seems set to remain with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 40-year-old forward is out of contract at the end of this month and although sources have told BBC Sport that they are confident of extending his deal, there has still…
- LONDON, England, June 9, 2025 – Tottenham are moving towards appointing Brentford boss Thomas Frank as their new head coach following the sacking of Ange Postecoglou. Brentford are expecting a formal approach from Tottenham in the coming days but there has been no confirmation so far of dialogue…
- LONDON, United Kingdom, Jun 9 – Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo seems set to remain with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 40-year-old forward is out of contract at the end of this month and although sources have told BBC Sport that they are confident of extending his deal, there has still…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 9 – The Moi International Sports Center gymnasium lived up to its expectations as fans were treated to spectacular finals, which were won by the Kenya Pipeline and General Service Unit (GSU) women’s and men’s teams, respectively. Capital Sport was at the court to document the…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – The Wang’uru International Stadium was the heartbeat of Mwea this past Sunday as the curtain closed on Season 2 of the Hon. Mary Maingi Super Cup Football Tournament. This year’s edition featured 90 teams participating from across the constituency. The finals…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – Kibera Women’s Soccer coach David Vijago admits it still hurts to miss out on the Premier League despite qualifying for the FKF Cup final. Despite putting themselves in prime position for a trophy, the gaffer admits it is bittersweet feelings for him. “Our main target…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8, 2025 – Kenya’s Timothy Cheruiyot wants to win a medal at this year’s World Championships in Tokyo after a spell of poor results in recent times. The 2019 World champion says that a podium finish come September will be a perfect way to cap his rise from the ashes. “I need…
- PRETORIA, South Africa, Jun 9 – Kriol Star Basketball (Cape Verde) guard Joel Almeida will be presented with the 2025 BAL Ubuntu Trophy during an on-court ceremony at SunBet Arena before the second semifinal game on Wednesday, June 11. The Ubuntu Trophy, which recognizes the Basketball Africa…
- KITALE, Kenya, Jun 9 – Home players Evans Kirui and Josephine Chesang put up a brilliant display to emerge the overall gross winners during the Kitale Golf Club leg of the 2025 NCBA Golf Series on Saturday. The two winners led a contingent of four other golfers in qualifying for the Grand Finale of…
- LONDON, England, June 9, 2025 – Uriah Rennie, the Premier League’s first black referee, has died aged 65. Rennie officiated more than 300 games between 1997 and 2008, including 175 Premier League matches. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former chair and trailblazing referee,…
- OKLAHOMA, United States, June 9, 2025 – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 in game two of the NBA Finals to level the series at 1-1. The Pacers snatched victory in the final second of the opening game on Friday week, but on Sunday…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy admits he is heartbroken after they failed to score against Chad in an international friendly in Morocco on Saturday night. The South African believes they deserved to come away from the fixture with a win, having dominated…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9, 2025 – National women’s volleyball team coach Geoffrey Omondi has named a 29-woman provisional squad ahead of this year’s FIVB World Championships in Thailand. The team includes players who shone for their respective clubs in the recently-concluded national league playoffs,…
- MUNICH, Germany, June 9, 2025 – Portugal beat neighbours Spain in a penalty shootout to settle a frantic final in Munich and win their second Nations League trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo pulled Portugal level at 2-2 in the 61st minute, but there was nothing else to separate the two sides when the…
- LONDON, England, June 8, 2025 – A former professional footballer has appeared in court charged with assaulting Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan, and controlling when she could shower, wear lipstick or go to the gym. Taiwo Leo Atieno, 39, faces eight charges relating to his ex-girlfriend, Ms…
- NAIROBI, Kenya, June 8, 2025 – Kenya’s Hellen Obiri stormed to victory in the women’s race at the New York Mini 10km on Sunday evening. The Olympics marathon bronze medalist stopped the timer at 30:44, ahead of the Ethiopian duo of Weini Kelati (30:49) and Gotytom Gebreslase (30:54) in second and…
- LONDON, England, June 8, 2025 – If the casual football fan wasn’t already familiar with the name Rayan Cherki, they certainly are now. On Thursday night, videos of his incredible goal during France’s 5-4 defeat by Spain in the Uefa Nations League semi-final went viral. After controlling a bobbling…
- LONDON, England, June 8, 2025 – A star in the Birmingham City academy, impressing in the Championship, then a big-money move to Bundesliga heavyweights Borussia Dortmund; Jobe Bellingham’s career is following a very similar path to that of his older brother Jude. Jobe recently helped Sunderland win…
