… rategic pivot that could redefine Kenyan football By Brian Ouma July 18, 2026 04:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Harambee Starlets' Pauline Namisi celebrates Kenya's goal against South Africa in Pretoria …
… Mobs armed with sticks have gone door-to-door in some areas in Gauteng province -- home to the capital Pretoria and economic hub Johannesburg -- to demand that foreign nationals leave the country, accusing them of taking jobs from locals. …
… The Junior Starlets defeated South Africa’s Bantwana 3-1 in the second leg of the final qualifying round at a packed Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, completing the job after their impressive 2-0 first-leg victory in Pretoria. …
… Junior Starlets will be out to finish the job in Nairobi after swatting aside South Africa’s Bantwana with two unanswered goals in Pretoria last week to claim the first leg advantage of the final qualifying round. …
… He then guided Mamelodi Sundowns for eight seasons, turning the Pretoria club into the powerhouses of South African football at the expense of previous giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. …
… Coach Mildred Cheche's charges head into the encounter with a commanding advantage after registering a convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in the first leg at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria last Saturday. …
… The Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria issued an urgent notice asking South African authorities for safe passage for Kenyans trying to reach their embassy. …
Junior Starlets back home as FKF attributes win to 'proper planning' By Magdaline Thuku July 06, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Junior Starlets players in training session in Pretoria, South Afr …
Junior Starlets back home as FKF attributes win to 'proper planning' By Magdaline Thuku July 06, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Junior Starlets players in training session in Pretoria, South Afr …
… Fresh from a commanding 2-0 away victory over South Africa's Bantwana in the first leg of the final qualification round in Pretoria, the Junior Starlets will head into Sunday's return match at Nyayo National Stadium carrying a significant advantage as they seek to qualify for the …
Kenya's women's football team is training in Miramas, France before the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they face Morocco, Senegal and Algeria in Group A. The camp reflects a strategic shift in Kenyan football administration toward international partnerships and long-term development, including cooperation agreements with Olympique de Marseille and the City of Miramas.
Kenya's women's football team is training in Miramas, France before the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they face Morocco, Senegal and Algeria in Group A. The camp reflects a strategic shift in Kenyan football administration toward international partnerships and long-term development, including cooperation agreements with Olympique de Marseille and the City of Miramas.
South African police arrested 69 people after an anti-immigrant protest in Jeffreys Bay descended into looting, with at least one person hospitalized and 23 tuck shops looted. The unrest follows weeks of anti-immigrant protests that have prompted nearly 150,000 people to flee South Africa in recent weeks.
Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with a 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa, defeating Bantwana 3-1 in the second leg at Nyayo National Stadium. The tournament will be held in Morocco from October 17 to November 7, 2026.
Kenya's Junior Starlets play South Africa in a FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying return leg on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium, needing a draw or win after winning the first leg 2-0 in Pretoria. A victory would send them to the tournament in Morocco in October.
Hugo Broos has exited as South Africa's head coach, with the Belgian offered a different role such as advisor. Multiple candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed him as national coach.
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has called for strong public support as Kenya's Under-17 women's team seeks a second consecutive FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualification in a decisive second-leg qualifier against South Africa on July 12 at Nyayo National Stadium, leading 2-0 from the first leg.
An opinion piece argues that xenophobic violence in South Africa—including killings of foreign migrants and forced evacuations of thousands—reflects Africa's structural failures in employment and governance, not the fault of African migrants themselves seeking opportunity.
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. FKF General Secretary Dennis Gicheru attributed the win to strong preparation and teamwork, urging fans to support the team in the return leg at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pretoria, with FKF officials attributing the win to proper preparation and team discipline. The return leg is scheduled for Nairobi, with FKF calling on fans to support the team.
Kenya's Junior Starlets are 90 minutes away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco after winning the first leg of the final qualification round 2-0 away against South Africa's Bantwana. Head coach Mildred Cheche credited the country's structured player development pathway, noting that several members of Kenya's debut squad at the 2024 World Cup have since progressed to the senior Harambee Starlets.
Kenya's Junior Starlets beat South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying round in Pretoria, with goals from Faith Boke and Brenda Achieng. The victory gives Kenya the upper hand ahead of the return leg on July 12.
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final qualifying round for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, with goals from Faith Boke and Brenda Achieng. Goalkeeper Mitchell Okoyo saved a penalty as Kenya took control of the tie ahead of the return leg on July 12.
Kenya's U-17 women's football team defeated South Africa 2-0 in the first leg of the final round of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pretoria, with midfielder Lindey Weey providing both assists. The team will play the return match next weekend in Kenya's capital.
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 in the first leg of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifiers' final round in Pretoria, with goals from Faith Boke assisted by Lindey Weey. The team faces a return match in Nairobi next weekend to complete qualification.
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs announced that the government's repatriation exercise for Kenyans in South Africa due to xenophobia will conclude on July 9, with the final flight departing from Johannesburg that day. About 200 Kenyans have been brought back home so far, with 151 repatriated by Thursday and 240 nationals registered for assistance.
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated South Africa's Bantwana 2-0 away at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria to advance in their 2026 FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign. The win puts them 90 minutes away from securing their second appearance at the global tournament, with the second leg set for the following Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.
Kenya's Junior Starlets have arrived in Pretoria for Saturday's FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final qualifying first-leg match against South Africa. Head coach Mildred Cheche expressed confidence that her team can secure a positive result away from home.
Kenya has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following attacks and intimidation targeting foreign nationals, with flights coordinated by the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. More than 200 Kenyans are sheltering at the High Commission awaiting evacuation, while over 27,000 Kenyans live and work in South Africa.
The Kenyan government has evacuated 151 nationals from South Africa following recent unrest, with 240 Kenyans registering for assistance at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria. The government provided emergency support including hotel accommodation, food, and relief supplies, with further evacuations expected.
Ghana has condemned the fatal shooting of national Bashiru Isak, 40, during anti-immigrant protests in Cape Town on June 30, and demanded the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Ghana's High Commission lodged a formal protest with South African authorities and called for a full investigation and strengthened protection for Ghanaians in affected communities.
Kenya's government has evacuated 69 citizens from South Africa following anti-immigrant protests, with the first batch of 26 arriving at Nairobi's international airport. Over 200 Kenyans have registered for evacuation and are sheltering at the Kenya High Commission in Pretoria, part of Kenya's larger diaspora of over 27,000 nationals in South Africa.
At least 26 Kenyans have been repatriated from South Africa, with 64 more expected to arrive by Wednesday, as the government evacuates citizens amid rising anti-migrant tensions. About 200 Kenyans have requested evacuation since the government issued a public call for returns.
Kenya's Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche says the team is mentally ready to face South Africa in the first leg of the final qualification round for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Saturday at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria. The winner of the two-leg tie will qualify for the World Cup, set to run from 17 October – 7 November in Morocco.
Former Harambee Stars coach Twahir Muhiddin predicts the Kenyan Premier League will face stiffer competition when the new season kicks off in August, driven by players seeking to impress national team selectors ahead of AFCON 2027, which Kenya will host.
Zimbabwe's parliament passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill passed with 216 lawmakers voting in favour and now moves to the upper house, where it is expected to pass.
Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire following a SpaceX IPO. The article notes his prominence in popular culture and discusses both his loyal following and criticism regarding his wealth, business governance, and political interventions.
Following escalating anti-foreigner attacks in South Africa, the first group of Nigerians was repatriated to Lagos on Thursday, with 262 passengers expected to land around 11:00 am, out of around 1,000 who have said they want to leave. Anti-immigrant gangs have marched through parts of South Africa demanding that people with no residency papers leave by June 30, forcing foreign nationals from their homes and prompting Ghana, Mozambique, and Malawi to also repatriate hundreds of their citizens in recent weeks.
Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis praised the team's 4-0 victory over Lesotho in an international friendly played in Pretoria, South Africa on Sunday, which concluded a two-match series with Kenya earning four points after drawing 1-1 in their first meeting on June 4. Manousakis credited the win to the players' discipline and proper execution of the game plan, and noted the friendlies provided an opportunity to assess players and build squad depth.
Malaria cases are rising across southern Africa, including a fourfold jump in South Africa's Mpumalanga province in January compared to a year earlier, as changing rain patterns and rising temperatures create conditions favoring mosquito breeding and disease spread.
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile is visiting India to strengthen trade, investment and strategic cooperation between the two countries, meeting with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The visit underscores the nations' deep historical ties and shared commitment to South-South cooperation amid global economic uncertainty.