Also known as: 1972 Africa Cup of Nations
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… 0 to the Lions of Teranga in their opening game and never recovered, going out in the group stage. - Olise outstanding - A team led by veteran forward Sadio Mane, and featuring four starters born in France, were playing their first competitive game since the Africa Cup of Nations …
Mbappe double fires France to opening win over SenegalCitizen Digital
… l the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium draw By AFP June 16, 2026 11:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah reacts after being injured during the Africa Cup of Nations …
'All the way': Egypt dare to dream after gritty Belgium drawThe Standard
… With the draw, seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions Egypt's wait for a first victory at a World Cup goes on.This is their fourth participation in the global showpiece and with Group G fixtures to come against Iran and New Zealand, they will hope to break that hoodoo in Nort …
Belgium fight back to draw with Egypt in World Cup group gameThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSports Kenya has maintained that Eldoret’s Kipchoge Keino Stadium, which has been under construction for over decade, will remain an alternative venue for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania next June and July. …
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in line for 2027 AfconCitizen Digital
… They were awarded this year's Africa Cup of Nations title on home soil after a chaotic final, initially won 1-0 by Senegal after extra time. …
Brazil enter the fray at the World CupCitizen Digital
… However, new coach Mohamed Ouahbi has a lack of experienced defenders at his disposal following the retirement of long-serving captain Romain Saiss and an injury sustained by Adam Masina in the Africa Cup of Nations final in January. …
Morocco replace injured Ezzalzouli and Aguerd for World CupCitizen Digital
… The over-absorption was driven by Article 223 funds used to pay subscription fees for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). …
Chronic spenders: How gov’t is living beyond its means as Kenyans tighten beltsThe Standard
… He has been officiating in the Somali national football league championships since he became a FIFA referee in 2018, and refereed in the most recent edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. …
Somali referee axed from World Cup after being denied entry to USCitizen Digital
… Alamin believes the stadium could play a significant role ahead of next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya is set to host. …
Mombasa Municipal Stadium construction resumes after 13-year waitThe Standard
… th Africa, we want to see more Kenyan businesses investing in our market and more Kenyan goods on our shelves,” he said.He also lauded Ruto's efforts to strengthen the African Union and congratulated Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania on winning the bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations …
'We are not rivals,' Ramaphosa hails Kenya-South Africa tiesKylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening World Cup Group I match, with Bradley Barcola also on target. Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
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Kylian Mbappe scored twice to lead France to a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening World Cup Group I match, with Bradley Barcola also on target. Mbappe became France's all-time top scorer with 58 goals.
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Egypt drew 1–1 with Belgium in their opening World Cup match on Monday, with the performance renewing belief that a near-century wait for a World Cup breakthrough may be within reach.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup group match, with Emam Ashour opening the scoring for Egypt before Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal to equalize. Egypt remains without a World Cup victory across four tournaments.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sports Kenya confirmed that Eldoret's Kipchoge Keino Stadium, currently 45 percent complete after over a decade of construction, will function as either an alternative venue or training facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Director General said construction will be finished by December, with test matches planned for January.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Five-time World Cup winners Brazil play surprise 2022 semi-finalists Morocco on Saturday in one of the standout group-stage matchups at the expanded 48-team tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco made two injury-enforced changes to their World Cup squad, with winger Abde Ezzalzouli ruled out due to a knee injury sustained in a friendly against Norway and replaced by Amine Sbai, while defender Nayef Aguerd, who has not played since March after groin surgery, makes way for Marwane Saadane. The changes come ahead of Morocco's tournament opener against Brazil.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA confirmed that award-winning Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States and will not officiate at the 2026 World Cup. Had he participated, Artan would have been the first Somali to referee at a World Cup; FIFA said it has no authority over host-country immigration decisions.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Construction of Mombasa Municipal Stadium has resumed after more than 13 years of delays, following President William Ruto's February announcement that the national government took over the project through the ministry of defence. Football stakeholders in Mombasa have welcomed the intervention and called for acceleration to meet a December completion deadline.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described Kenya and South Africa as strategic partners with a shared vision for Africa, rejecting suggestions of rivalry between the two nations. During a joint press briefing with President William Ruto in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said the countries are "complementary" and align on key continental and global issues.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
Defender Eric Ouma is back for Harambee Stars after nearly a year sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, and will help guide a youthful squad against Lesotho in a friendly in South Africa on Thursday as Kenya prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois have been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup alongside New Zealand and Iran, with the tournament likely being their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has pardoned Senegalese football supporters jailed after violence at the 2025 AFCON final in Rabat, citing "humanitarian reasons" and the fraternal ties between the two countries on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled a youthful squad for next month's international friendlies as Kenya prepares for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Kenya are already assured a place at the tournament as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, though the qualifiers remain important for McCarthy's rebuilding project.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Urban Roads Authority will partially close a section of Ngong Road near Junction Mall from May 18–31, 2026, between 8pm and 4am to complete asphalt works on the Sh3.8 billion Ngong Road–Naivasha Road Junction Improvement Project viaduct.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing scrutinized the Talanta Stadium project, demanding explanations for the cost increase from Sh34.6 billion to Sh45.8 billion, procurement procedures, and land ownership documentation. The stadium, breaking ground in March 2024, is being built for Kenya's co-hosting of AFCON 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that FIFA is unlikely to ratify a Football Kenya Federation National Executive Committee resolution, as the ongoing crisis at FKF reveals governance weaknesses and procedural confusion amid a factional dispute over federation leadership.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan football legend Allan Thigo, former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia midfielder, died on Saturday at age 74 after a long battle with cancer. His family has confirmed he will be cremated within 72 hours in accordance with his final wishes, with his body to be transported from Bungoma to Kisumi for the final rites.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kevin Wangaya, a 20-year-old Nairobi United forward, has been named the Kenya Premier League Player of the Month for April, contributing three goals and three assists in five matches as his side maintained an unbeaten run. He is the second youngest player to win the monthly award.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi United forward Wangaya was named the SportPesa Premier League Player of the Month for April after registering three goals and three assists in five matches as the team went unbeaten. The 20-year-old Kenya U20 international becomes the second youngest winner of the accolade.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
The African Football Confederation announced that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will take place between June 19 and July 17 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This will be the first AFCON spread over three countries and the first held in East Africa since 1976.
3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said Mohamed Salah, who will leave at the end of the campaign, "deserves a big send-off" and expects the 33-year-old to return from a minor muscle injury before the season concludes, though not in Sunday's match against Manchester United.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa county government unveiled a Ksh 14 million sponsorship package to benefit 155 local football teams, covering affiliation fees and referees' costs throughout the league season for clubs under the Mombasa County Football Association and Football Kenya Federation.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FIFA boosted overall World Cup cash distributions to nearly $900 million, with money shared between the 48 teams in the 2026 finals now totaling $871 million, up from $727 million announced in December, to address concerns over spiraling costs for participating teams.
29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →