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Order a long-term news report on Nyayo National Stadium
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Citizen Digital
… In a statement issued on September 24, 2026, the Ministry addressed growing concerns over player welfare as the national team prepare for their crucial AFCON 2027 qualifier against Eritrea at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday. …
Gov't clears Harambee Stars arrears after McCarthy bombshellCitizen Digital
… t in Cairo By Citizen Sports September 18, 2026 03:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Gor Mahia FC players line up against Posta Rangers FC during their Kenyan Premier League match at Nyayo National Stadium …
Gor Mahia suspend key players over conduct in CAF match defeat in CairoThe Standard
… Gor’s defeat was particularly painful because the Kenyan champions were expected to put up a stronger fight after losing the first leg 2-0 at Nyayo National Stadium.Instead, a series of defensive mistakes turned the return match into a nightmare. …
Tusker save Kenya's face as Gor Mahia suffer CAF humiliationThe Standard
… The 5-1 scoreline meant Pyramids progressed 7-1 on aggregate, having also won the opening leg 2-0 at Nyayo National Stadium. …
Pyramids send Gor Mahia crashing out of Champions League with 5-1 thrashingCitizen Digital
… Photo/Tusker Audio By Vocalize Tusker FC face Al Ahli Wad Madani at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday 12th September, knowing that their place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup will be decided by this crucial game. …
OPINION: Tusker should go for dominance against Al Ahli despite away goals edgeCitizen Digital
… Photo/Tusker Audio By Vocalize Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette is confident the Brewers are primed to finish the job when they host Sudan’s Al Ahli Madani in their crucial CAF Confederation Cup return leg at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday. …
Mette urges Tusker focus for Al Ahli Madani clashThe Standard
… Gor Mahia suffered the heavier blow after going down 2-0 to Egyptian champions Pyramids FC in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary round tie at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. …
Gor coach Akonnor praying for a miracle in Cairo as Tusker bottle lead in KigaliCitizen Digital
… The Kenyan champions suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Egyptian giants at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, leaving them with a huge task ahead of next Sunday's return leg in Cairo. …
Akonnor backs Gor Mahia to overturn Pyramids deficit in CairoThe Standard
… Pyramids FC captain Mohamed Dudu El Gabbas has warned his teammates not to underestimate Gor Mahia as the Egyptian giants prepare to face the Kenyan champions in the CAF Champions League preliminary round at Nyayo National Stadium tomorrow. …
Pyramids wary of Gor Mahia in Nyayo showdownThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeGor Mahia will begin their latest CAF Champions League campaign with perhaps their toughest test to date, a meeting with 2025 African giants Pyramids FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. …
Gor Mahia prepare for stern CAF Champions League test against African giants PyramidsAthletics Kenya has unveiled its 2026/2027 competition calendar, with Kenyan athletes targeting the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing and the African Games in Cairo. The season features cross-country, road running, and track-and-field events across East Africa and internationally.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya has unveiled its 2026/2027 competition calendar, with Kenyan athletes targeting the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing and the African Games in Cairo. The season features cross-country, road running, and track-and-field events across East Africa and internationally.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AFC Leopards drew 0–0 with Shabana FC at Nyayo National Stadium, with captain Kayci Odhiambo's penalty save preventing Leopards from taking the lead. The result left both teams on five points after three matches, four points behind leaders Gor Mahia.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Bandari FC striker Beja Nyamawi has set his sights on finishing the 2026/2027 season as the Kenyan Premier League's top scorer and earning a place in the Harambee Stars squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Nyamawi, who scored 14 goals to finish fourth in the league's top scorers' chart during the 2024/2025 season, says his main ambition is to translate his club performances into a national team call-up after a year sidelined by injury.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bandari FC will face Gor Mahia on Saturday boosted by the return of striker Beja Nyamawi and goalkeeper Alain Ngeleka from injury and illness. The Dockers, winless in their opening two league matches, are seeking their first victory of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has challenged her players to improve finishing and defensive organization ahead of their second Group E match against the United States at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, after their 3-0 loss to China in their opening game.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia keeper Kevin Omondi has regained form and is back in contention for the starting eleven after being sidelined for an extended period. Coach Charles Akonnor praised Omondi's performance in a 1-0 victory over APS Bomet, commending his acrobatic saves and confident display.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that Kenya is upgrading major sports facilities ahead of hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (co-hosted with Uganda and Tanzania) and the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi. The government is investing in the Raila Odinga International Stadium, a 60,000-seat facility at Jamhuri Grounds that is about 94 per cent complete, and modernising Kasarani and other venues including Nyayo National Stadium and Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC lost 1-0 at home to Tanzanian club Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie, with Congolese winger Jeancy Mboma scoring in the 52nd minute. Coach Julien Mette said Singida's style of play was "poor and annoying" but acknowledged that his side failed to convert their chances despite playing better football.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC lost 1–0 to Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at Nyayo National Stadium and must win the return leg in Dar es Salaam on Sunday to progress.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC fell 1–0 to Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on October 18, with a second-half goal from substitute Jeancy Mboma Kinda. The Kenyan side must overturn the deficit in the second leg at Dar es Salaam's Uhuru Stadium on Sunday to advance.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026/2027 betPawa Kenya Volleyball Federation men and women's National League will begin on November 14-15, featuring 16 men's and 10 women's teams. The league will run weekends through June, with player registration ending November 8.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC hosts Tanzania's Singida Black Stars at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in the second preliminary round, first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup. The Kenyan side, fresh from a 2-0 league win, seeks to establish an advantage before the return match in Dar es Salaam on October 25.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker coach Julien Mette has challenged his players to face Tanzania's Singida Black Stars without fear in a CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round first leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi today. Victory over the two-legged tie would take Tusker closer to the lucrative group stage, with the return leg scheduled for Tanzania next weekend.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026–2027 SportPesa Premier League campaign with a narrow 1–0 win over APS Bomet at Raila Odinga Stadium, with Alpha Onyango scoring in the 84th minute. The victory gave Gor their second win of the season and moved them to six points at the top of the standings.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia face APS Bomet on Saturday after opening their SportPesa Premier League title defence with a 4-2 victory over Murang'a Seal. Coach Charles Akonnor said the team needs to address defensive weaknesses exposed during their opening win.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC will play Tanzania's Singida Black Stars in a two-legged CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary-round tie, with the first leg at Nairobi's Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday. The Brewers, fresh from a 2-0 Kenya Premier League win over Ulinzi Stars, aim for a convincing home victory to advance toward the group stage.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Defending champions Gor Mahia defeated Murang'a SEAL 4-2 in their opening SportPesa League fixture at Nyayo National Stadium, with goals from Shariff Musa (double), Alpha Onyango, and Dwang securing maximum points.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Defending champions Gor Mahia collected Ksh 1,693,100 from ticket sales after defeating Murang'a SEAL 4-2 in their FKF Premier League season opener under floodlights at Nyayo National Stadium, with 5,340 tickets sold marking the club's first league fixture under lights in over a decade.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Gor Mahia launch their 2026/2027 Kenyan Premier League campaign against Murang'a Seal at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday, aiming to bounce back from a 7-1 aggregate loss to Egyptian side Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League and a 2-1 loss to Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Harambee Starlets defeated Seychelles 11-0 at home to advance to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers, completing a 22-0 aggregate over two legs. Captain Mwanalima said the team is ready to face either Malawi or Zimbabwe in the next stage.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Kenya rugby sevens captain Andrew Amonde has backed Shujaa to regain their place in the top tier ahead of the upcoming HSBC SVNS season, following their Safari Sevens victory.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shujaa successfully defended their Safari Sevens title with a 24-5 victory over Kenya Morans in an all-Kenyan final at Nyayo National Stadium. After a stalemate first half, Shujaa dominated the second half, scoring four tries to secure the tournament win.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Shujaa and Kenya Morans will contest an all-Kenyan final at the 28th Safari Sevens after recording commanding victories in their respective semi-finals. Defending champions Shujaa defeated Shogun 36-0, while the Morans won 31-10 against the same opponents.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Shujaa defeated Morans 24-5 in the 2026 Safari Sevens final at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on Sunday, claiming their sixth consecutive title in a rare all-Kenyan final.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Shujaa secured a quarter-final place at Nyayo National Stadium after defeating Scotland 22-0 and Uganda 21-5 on Saturday, following a 21-21 draw against South Africa on Friday.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Morans beat Gel Sevens 40-17 in their opening match at Safari Sevens on Friday, with debutants playing a key role. Defending champions Shujaa drew 21-21 with SportPesa Fast Forward, ending their 23-match winning streak at the tournament.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Safaricom, through M-PESA, has committed Ksh 2 million to the 2026 Safari 7s tournament taking place October 9–11 at Nyayo National Stadium. The support will enhance connectivity at the venue and enable live broadcast of the tournament.
7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare has called for targeted upgrades at Nyayo National Stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, after a site inspection found critical gaps in areas including civil works, occupational health and safety, accessibility, and security measures.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Emerging Stars qualified for the second round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations U-23 qualifiers, advancing 5-4 on aggregate despite losing 3-1 to Tanzania in the return leg. Kenya will face Ivory Coast in the second round, with the first leg scheduled for November.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya's volleyball transfer window closes, Kenya Prisons Women's Volleyball Club have opted against major signings, signing only young centre player Celestine Machuma, while rivals Kenya Pipeline and KCB Women strengthen their squads. Head coach Josp Barasa said the club's recruitment is tied to Kenya Prisons Service recruitment, which is not currently taking place.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →