Football

All 52 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be available for Kenyan viewers to watch from the comfort of their homes, as Public Broadcaster KBC has acquired free-to-air broadcast rights for the tournament. The matches will be broadcast “Live” on KBC Channel 1 and Y254, as …

By: Nick Nayma Maina Game control, dominance, and lamentable finishing; these are the terms I’ll employ to depict the recent performance of the Arsenal squad. While it’s widely acknowledged that The Gunners are the most formidable team in club football in the league, Man City enthusiasts may dispute these facts. …

By AFP Morocco, whose coach Walid Regragui was only a few months old when they last won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976, are eager to put an end to their 48-year trophy drought. In the 1976 tournament, Morocco secured a late 1-1 draw with Guinea to clinch the title …

Real Madrid is considering the possibility of acquiring 23-year-old Manchester City and Norway striker Erling Haaland due to concerns over the potential departure of 25-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe from Paris St-Germain. (AS – reported in Spanish) Newcastle United has been informed that 26-year-old Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke is not …

Shabana FC has appointed Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo, a former Kenyan international and experienced coach, as their new head coach, replacing the dismissed Sammy Okoth. Oscar Kambona, the former Gor Mahia defender who served as Okoth’s assistant, has been in an interim role while the club sought a new coach. Pamzo, …

Ajax eyes England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq, facing competition from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs. Al-Ettifaq resists pressure to sell or loan Henderson in January; talks planned with Steven Gerrard and Mark Allen. Jadon Sancho set for Borussia Dortmund loan; return to Manchester United as German club can’t afford …

Sadio Mane is now officially off the market as he surprised fans by getting married to his longtime partner, Aisha Tamba. The marriage ceremony, held in Keur Massar, Dakar, Senegal, provided a glimpse into the private side of the Al Nassr winger’s life. Despite keeping his relationship under wraps for …

By: Nick Nayma Maina The progression of the Emirates FA Cup third round is marked by a mix of disappointments and excitement. As big teams advance, others exit the competition, turning their focus to the upcoming season. Arsenal, bidding farewell to the competition, redirects their attention to the English Premier …

Kylian Mbappe, the 25-year-old forward from France and Paris St-Germain, has reached an agreement to join Real Madrid upon the conclusion of his current contract. (Reported by Foot Mercato in French) Real Madrid has presented Mbappe, whose PSG contract expires this summer, with a financial offer lower than what was …

Bandari FC concluded their first-leg matches in the FKF Premier League with a 1-0 victory over the struggling Nzoia Sugar FC, who currently occupies the bottom spot in the league. In front of a home crowd, Bandari secured the lone goal in the 26th minute, with Umar Kasumba heading the …