Football

After weeks of uncertainty, Kenya has completed payment of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosting fee, totaling USD 30 million (KSh 3.9 billion), the Sports Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. In a statement, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the payment means Kenya has now met all financial and institutional …

Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, but the former AC Milan player prefers to return home to Italy (Talksport). Arsenal defender Ben White, 28, could leave this summer with Everton showing interest in signing him (FourFourTwo). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel …

Former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has agreed to become the new coach of the French national team after the World Cup. The 53-year-old is expected to replace Didier Deschamps (ESPN). Former Brighton & Hove Albion and Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi is ready to become Tottenham Hotspur’s permanent manager …

Kenya Pipeline Volleyball Club claimed a 3-1 win against Kenya Defence Forces in the second edition of the Kenya Cup held at Nyayo Stadium. Pipeline dominated the opening sets with scores of 25-17 and 25-16, taking early control of the match. KDF responded strongly in the third set, edging it …

Kayole Starlets have boosted their roster for the second half of the Kenya Premier League by signing three players from the Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars. The new recruits—goalkeeper Sonia Wambui, striker Calta Nasambu, and midfielder Naomi Nanjala—have officially joined the team. The trio previously played for Barcelona Ladies SC in …

By: BBC Sports Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (Caf) overturned the result of the final following Senegal’s controversial walk-off. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the final on 18 January in a match which was overshadowed when …

The 2026 Safari Rally Kenya enters its final day on Sunday with Japan’s Takamoto Katsuta holding a strong lead after a challenging Saturday that reshuffled the standings. Driving for Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, Katsuta leads by 1 minute and 25.5 seconds ahead of Adrien Fourmaux of Hyundai Motorsport as drivers …

The Harambee Starlets ended their West African tour on a challenging note, falling 1–0 to hosts Ivory Coast in their second international friendly at the 60,000-capacity Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium in Abidjan on Wednesday. Rebecca Ello scored the decisive goal in the 21st minute, giving the Elephants back-to-back wins …

Arsenal survived a tough fight against Brighton and extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Brighton were the better team for a long time – but Bukayo Saka’s early goal was enough to give Mikel Arteta’s side a comfortable victory as rivals Manchester City …

Real Madrid have pulled out of a bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with one reason being that the 29-year-old Spain international could cost at least 60m euros (£52m). (Sport – In Spanish) Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is considering signing a new contract at the club despite interest from Crystal …