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Court Petition Seeks to Stop Government Funding for Bayern vs Ajax Match

A group of Kenyan citizens and human rights defenders has moved to court seeking to prevent the government from using public funds or resources to finance the proposed international friendly match between German club FC Bayern Munich and Dutch side AFC Ajax. The match is scheduled for January 5, 2027, …

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Breaking: Talants Stadium to Open With Clash Between Two European Football Giants

President William Ruto has announced that German football powerhouse Bayern Munich will face Dutch club Ajax in the inaugural match at the Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium when the facility officially opens on January 5, 2027. Speaking during a national address on Wednesday, October 28, Ruto said the 60,000-capacity stadium, …

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Ng’etich Smashes World Half Marathon Record

Kenyan road-running star Agnes Ng’etich strengthened her reputation as one of the world’s leading distance runners on Sunday morning after setting a new women-only world record in the half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ng’etich crossed the finish line in an impressive 1:05:15, improving the …

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Nairobi to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic African First

Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, defeating bids from London, Munich and Rome to become the first African city to stage the global outdoor athletics event. World Athletics announced the decision on Tuesday following a council meeting in Budapest, which hosted the recently concluded Ultimate …

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