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2026-05-022026-09-25

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … The Malkia Strikers face a competitive field that includes former champions Egypt and Cameroon, as well as Algeria, Tunisia, and Senegal. …

    Malkia Strikers out to secure LA28 ticket as CAVB African Championships beckon
  3. Citizen Digital

    African volleyball tourney relocated to Tunisia as Wafalme Stars ramp up preps By Citizen Reporter August 20, 2026 06:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wafalme Stars squad that will take part in African Ga …

    African volleyball tourney relocated to Tunisia as Wafalme Stars ramp up preps
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Suzuki broke his hand in late 2025 but returned in time for this summer's World Cup and excelled as Japan progressed from a group that also included the Netherlands, Tunisia and Sweden. …

    Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League
  5. The Standard

    … The captain admitted that Namibia gave Kenya a much tougher challenge than expected, especially after watching their semi-final against Tunisia.“We didn’t expect that they would be this tough, considering that they didn’t play particularly well against Tunisia in the semi-finals, …

    World Cup bound Kenya Chipu savour Barthes Cup glory
  6. The Standard

    … ent into the final knowing another difficult test awaited them.Ng’ombe said Namibia proved to be stronger than expected, forcing Kenya to work hard for the trophy. “We didn’t expect that they would be this tough, considering that they didn’t play particularly well against Tunisia …

    Kenya Chipu claims fourth Barthes Cup title to qualify for World Cup
  7. The Standard

    … Namibia will take on Tunisia in the first match of the day at 10am before Kenya meet Zimbabwe, while hosts Uganda will face Zambia at 4pm in the First Division.This year's tournament is expected to be one of the most competitive in recent years, with Tunisia, Namibia, Kenya, Zimb …

    Chipu eye strong start in Barthes Cup
  8. Citizen Digital

    … Their most recent appearance in the Confederation Cup saw them miss out on the group stage after a narrow playoff defeat to Tunisia's CS Sfaxien, while previous Champions League campaigns ended against continental heavyweights Zamalek and Mauritian side AS Port-Louis 2000. …

    Gor Mahia, Tusker learn continental opponents in CAF draw
  9. Citizen Digital

    Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach By AFP August 04, 2026 10:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tunisia national team head coach Hervé Renard is seen during 2026 FIFA World Cup group F match between Japan …

    Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Bubista replaces Mouine Chaabani, who recently took charge of the Tunisia national team. …

    Cape Verde coach Bubista takes club job in Morocco
  11. Citizen Digital

    … We had already selected the team, but the delay that caused us to miss our travel to Tunisia was caused by the same 'President', who was responsible," she claimed. …

    Rival factions battle for control of Kenyan Tchoukball federation

Yesterday

  1. Wafalme Stars finish ninth at African Nations volleyball Championship

    Kenya's national men's volleyball team Wafalme Stars defeated the Democratic Republic of Congo 3–1 to secure ninth place at the Africa Nations Championships in Tunis on Thursday, marking their third consecutive ninth-place finish at the tournament.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars win first African Nations Championship match

    Kenya's men's volleyball team Wafalme Stars defeated Chad 3-0 in the 9th-12th place play-offs at the 2026 CAVB Africa Nations Volleyball Championships in Tunis on Wednesday, registering their first triumph at the tournament.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. AFCON 2027 qualifiers begin; last tournament winner still disputed

    Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers for the 2027 finals, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, began Thursday with 48 countries in 12 groups competing over six rounds through March 2027. The winner of the last edition, held in Morocco in January, remains undecided, though Senegal defeated the hosts in the final.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Kenya wins gold and bronze at Africa Airbadminton Championships

    Kenya's airbadminton national team won gold in women's tripples and bronze in men's doubles at the Africa Airbadminton Championships held in Entebbe, Uganda. National coach Brijesh Sonigra said the performances show Kenya's talent in the sport and that the nation could dominate African competition with proper development.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Kenya volleyball team loses second straight match at African championships

    Kenya's Wafalme Stars suffered a second consecutive straight-sets defeat at the Africa Nations Volleyball Championships, falling to Ghana 25-20, 25-23, 25-20 in Tunis on Thursday. The loss left Kenya bottom of their three-team group without a point.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars lose opener to Tunisia in African volleyball championship

    Kenya's men's volleyball team Wafalme Stars lost in straight sets to hosts Tunisia in their opening match of the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship, which doubles as a 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya sends six athletes to Africa AirBadminton Championships

    Badminton Kenya has dispatched six athletes (three men and three women) to Entebbe, Uganda for the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (September 16–19), which serves as a qualifier for the 2029 World Games in Karlsruhe, Germany. The team will then compete in the Zone 5 Regional Championships from September 20–22.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Kenya boxers eliminated in first round at Dauria Cup

    Two Kenyan boxers were knocked out in the first round of their bouts at the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, Russia. Flyweight Juma Omondi lost on unanimous points' decision to Russia's Arseny Lochnev, and lightweight Phelix Ochieng' was also defeated on unanimous points' decision by Angola's Victor Tewase.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Kenya's Wafalme Stars target podium finish at African volleyball championship

    Kenya's men's volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, will compete at the 2026 CAVB Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunisia from September 13 to 26, aiming to finish among the top three teams to secure a place at next year's FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya confirms golfers for All Africa continental championship

    Kenya's Golf Union has confirmed Adel Balala and John Kamais for the All Africa Golf Team Championship in Tunisia next month, with two additional wild-card spots to be decided after the Diani Beach Masters leg next week.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Kenya's Malkia Strikers face Cameroon in African volleyball semifinal

    The 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) African Women's Championship enters its penultimate stage at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, with defending champions Malkia Strikers facing Cameroon in a semifinal. The Kenyan side, pursuing an 11th continental crown, clash with Cameroon after the Lionesses lost to Kenya in the 2023 semifinals.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. FIFA ranking system explained after 2026 World Cup

    The FIFA national team ranking indicates each country's standing in world football and influences World Cup draw seeding and competition structures. Spain leads the ranking after winning the World Cup, and FIFA now provides live provisional ranking updates during matches.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Malkia Strikers beat Algeria to reach volleyball championship semis

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers rallied from a set down to defeat Algeria 3-1 in the Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship quarter-finals, advancing to a semi-final against Cameroon. Egypt also advanced to the semis with a 3-0 victory over Tunisia and will face Rwanda.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers face Algeria in CAVB championship quarter-final

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers will battle Algeria in a quarter-final of the 2026 CAVB African Women's Nations Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, with the winner advancing toward a potential record 11th continental crown and qualification for the 2026 FIVB World Championship and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kenya reached the last eight unbeaten with a 3-0 win over Nigeria, while Algeria defeated Senegal in straight sets.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Malkia Strikers beat Nigeria 3-0, advance to volleyball quarters

    Defending champions Malkia Strikers defeated Nigeria 3-0 in straight sets (25-21, 25-17, 25-15) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena, advancing to the quarter-finals.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers face Nigeria in CAVB Championship knockout clash

    Kenya's Malkia Strikers, unbeaten in group play, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 match at the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship; victory advances them to the quarter-finals, while defeat ends their campaign.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard →

  3. Kenya's Malkia Strikers beat Nigeria in African volleyball

    Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers swept Nigeria 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

  1. Kenya faces Nigeria in African Volleyball Championship Round of 16

    Malkia Strikers, holders and unbeaten through Pool A, face Nigeria in a Round of 16 knockout match at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday at 7pm. Kenya is pursuing a record-extending 11th continental title and direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Malkia Strikers sweep Mali 3-0 in African Championship

    Kenya's defending champion Malkia Strikers defeated Mali 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship, maintaining their perfect record in Group A as the tournament moves into the knockout phase.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Kenya's Malkia Strikers defeat Mali in African volleyball championship

    Defending champions Kenya's Malkia Strikers swept Mali 3-0 at the CAVB Women's African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain an unbeaten record in Group A.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Malkia Strikers seek eleventh African title and LA28 Olympics berth

    Kenya's women's volleyball team begins the 2026 CAVB African Nations Championship on Tuesday in Nairobi, with the tournament winner earning direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The championship runs through September 4 with 16 teams competing, and the top three finishers also qualify for the 2027 FIVB World Cup.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. African volleyball championship relocated from DRC to Tunisia

    The 2026 Men's African Nations Volleyball Championship has been moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Tunisia due to an Ebola outbreak, with the tournament now scheduled for September 13–26 in Tunis instead of September 7–21 in Kinshasa. Kenya is among sixteen countries competing in the championship.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Japanese goalkeeper Suzuki joins Aston Villa for record fee

    Zion Suzuki, 23, will become the first Japanese goalkeeper to play in the Premier League, joining Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros. He is the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history and will sign a five-year contract.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya's Chipu wins fourth Barthes Trophy, qualifies for World Rugby Junior

    Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy with a 33-14 victory over Namibia in the final in Kampala, securing their place at the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

    13 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya Chipu wins fourth Barthes Cup title, qualifies for World Cup

    Kenya's under-20 rugby team Chipu won a record fourth Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy, defeating Namibia 33-14 in the final at Muteesa II Stadium in Kampala, earning qualification for the World Rugby Junior Trophy.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

  1. Kenya U20 Chipu seek strong start against Zimbabwe in Barthes Trophy

    Kenya national under-20 rugby team Chipu face Zimbabwe in a 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy match in Kampala, Uganda, as six countries begin competition for the continental title. The tournament features a new tiered format, with Kenya competing in the Performance Division.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Gor Mahia face Pyramids FC, Tusker learn CAF draw opponents

    Gor Mahia and Tusker FC learned their continental opponents in Thursday's CAF interclub competitions draw. Gor Mahia will face reigning African champions Pyramids FC of Egypt in the Champions League first preliminary round, with the first leg at home between September 4–6 and the return fixture in Egypt from September 11–13.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Hervé Renard returns as Ivory Coast national team coach

    Hervé Renard, who led Ivory Coast to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, has been appointed for a second spell as coach, replacing Emerse Fae. Renard, 57, was most recently Tunisia's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Cape Verde coach Bubista appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane

    Bubista, 56, who led Cape Verde to the World Cup knockout stage in 2026, has been appointed head coach of Morocco's RS Berkane. The Cape Verde football federation has not yet announced whether he will continue in his role with the national team.

    4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Rival factions battle for Kenyan Tchoukball Federation control

    A leadership crisis at the Kenya Tchoukball Federation has intensified as rival factions claim legitimate control, with the dispute spilling into courts and causing Kenya to miss the African Tchoukball Championships despite qualifying. The conflict centres on founder Kennedy Miruka and Secretary General Keziah Odero, who dispute the legitimacy of March 2026 federation elections.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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