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Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy attributed his team's 3-1 World Cup defeat to France on Tuesday to lack of concentration at critical moments, saying they failed to execute their game plan despite a strong first half and missed chances.
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Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy attributed his team's 3-1 World Cup defeat to France on Tuesday to lack of concentration at critical moments, saying they failed to execute their game plan despite a strong first half and missed chances.
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Kakamega Sports Club's Dismas Indiza claimed his second Sunshine Development Tour title, defeating Karen Country Club's Edwin Mudanyi in a sudden-death playoff after both finished regulation play tied at 3-under par 213 at VetLab Sports Club.
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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, now working as a TV pundit at the 2026 World Cup, faced criticism from former Germany players for comments he made about national coach Julian Nagelsmann's team selection ahead of Germany's opener against Curacao. Klopp said he would have chosen a different XI and added "luckily, Julian Nagelsmann is still picking the team -- for now."
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Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick for Argentina in a 3-0 victory over Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goalscoring record of 16 goals. The 38-year-old also became the first player to feature in six World Cup tournaments.
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Erling Haaland scored twice in his first World Cup game as Norway defeated Iraq 4-1 on Tuesday in their opening match of the 2026 tournament, with Leo Ostigard and an own goal adding further goals. Norway topped Group I on goal difference level with France after the win.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Reigning Kenya National Basketball League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a KSh10 million sponsorship from I&M Bank, which becomes the club's Official Banking Partner for the remainder of the 2026 season. The investment comes as the team pursues success in the KNBL and prepares for continental competition.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, has been granted a wildcard to play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon after making a comeback to professional tennis following a four-year break. The American legend played her first-round doubles match at Queen's Club last week and is continuing her return at the Berlin Open.
16 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Shabana FC's team manager and communications officer have dismissed claims that the club owes players unpaid salaries, describing the reports as unfounded propaganda. The manager said players are paid between the 12th and 19th of each month and have received their previous month's salaries.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya has called for greater public interest in track and field athletes, saying many of the country's stars only gain recognition after winning medals internationally. The appeal comes ahead of the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium, which will serve as Kenya's trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Strathmore Blades head coach Tony Ochieng attributed his side's back-to-back weekend defeats—84-72 to Kenya Ports Authority and 87-72 to Equity Dumas—to a lack of experience and poor decision-making in crucial moments, though he praised his players' fighting spirit and competitive effort against top league sides.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Volleyball Federation has released fixtures for the 2025–2026 National League quarterfinal playoffs, introducing a new top-eight knockout format where teams compete in best-of-three series from June 26–28, 2026, in Mombasa. Defending champions GSU face a low seeding after a turbulent regular season under the new system.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa declined to explain his downward gaze in an official FIFA portrait, saying he is "not a model" after being asked by a reporter whether it was a form of protest.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets thrashed Somalia 6-0 in the CECAFA U17 women's championship in Tanzania, with Beryl Okumu scoring twice. The victory, following a 16-0 win against Sudan in their opening match, secured the team's place in the semi-finals.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the "most oppressed team in the World Cup" after players were ordered to return to Mexico immediately following their opening match in Los Angeles. The squad has faced visa delays for support staff, last-minute travel documents for players, and a forced relocation of its training camp from Arizona to Mexico due to logistical issues amid tensions between Iran and the United States.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tunisia fired coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 World Cup defeat by Sweden and appointed Frenchman Herve Renard, who previously coached Saudi Arabia and the France women's team, through the end of the 2026 World Cup.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kevin Wekesa of Kabras Sugar and Kenya Sevens has built a life around rugby while also focusing on environmental protection and inspiring young people. After Kenya Shujaa failed to secure a place in the HSBC SVNS Division One structure, Wekesa remains optimistic as the team prepares to compete in Division Two next season.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Uruguay dominated but drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in sweltering Miami heat, with all four teams in Group H left on one point after Spain held 0-0 by Cape Verde.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match, with goals from Elijah Just for New Zealand offset by equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi. The match took place amid military conflict between Iran and the United States, visa delays, visa refusals, and protests both against the team and in support of Iran.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi's Argentina face Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday while Kylian Mbappe's France play Senegal in New Jersey, as the two 2022 World Cup finalists begin their 2026 tournament bids. Messi, playing in his sixth World Cup at 38, is fit after a hamstring injury and has been cleared to play by coach Lionel Scaloni.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tunisia sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi following a 5-1 defeat to Sweden in their opening World Cup game and replaced him with Frenchman Herve Renard. Lamouchi is the first coach in World Cup history to be dismissed after just one game.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iranian national team winger Mehdi Torabi was issued only a single-entry US visa, which expired after Iran's 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their World Cup opening match. The Iranian Football Federation is seeking a new visa for Torabi to allow him to continue participating in upcoming matches.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Serena Williams has been granted a wildcard to play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon, marking her first appearance at the tournament since 2022. The 44-year-old American tennis legend is making a comeback after four years away from professional tennis, having recently won a first-round doubles match at Queen's Club.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger has extended his contract with the club until June 30, 2027. The 33-year-old centre-back joined from Chelsea in 2022 and won La Liga and the Champions League in 2024 with Los Blancos.
16 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kisumu-based Lakers Hockey Club, fresh from winning the Africa Cup for Club Champions title and the Kenya Hockey Union Women's Premier League crown, have appealed for increased government and corporate support to sustain their growth and global ambitions. The club defeated Ghana Revenue Authority in a penalty shootout in the continental final in Zimbabwe.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has pledged to leverage new FIFA development programs to accelerate football growth in Kenya following discussions at the FIFA Executive Football Summit 2026 in Miami. The summit announced the launch of the FIFA Forward 4 program beginning in January 2027, which will expand support for Member Associations to invest in infrastructure, competitions, and grassroots development.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The North Rift region won the overall championship at the annual Kenya Association of Technical Training Institutions national athletics and indoor games championships, held at Nyayo National Stadium. The five-day event drew over 1,500 student-athletes from more than 40 technical institutions across the country.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kibera Black Stars head coach Iddi Badi attributed his team's ninth-place finish in the National Super League to their poor home record and inability to sustain winning runs, noting they collected better results away than at home despite finishing with 53 points.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Ports Authority women's basketball team secured two victories over the weekend, defeating Strathmore Swords 79-52 and Lady Titans 71-54, maintaining their perfect record in the National Women's Basketball Premier League. Head coach Samuel Ocholla attributed the wins to discipline, preparation, and attention to detail, with each player understanding her role within the team.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced the signing of Spanish defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for a reported fee of 55 million euros, on a contract until June 30, 2032. The 27-year-old left-back will join the club for six seasons.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya will use the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium from June 18–20 to select athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2). The competition will include athletes from Kenya's 12 regions, the Kenya Defence Forces, training institutions, and Kenyan athletes based abroad.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets, fresh from a 16-0 victory over Sudan in their opening Cecafa Under-17 match on Saturday, face Somalia on Monday afternoon at Azam Complex in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Coach Mildren Cheche highlighted the team's strong performance, particularly in the first half.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muthaiga Golf Club's Eugene Wafula won the 2026 NCBA Ruiru Open at Ruiru Sports Club, carding a tournament total of two-under-par 217 to secure his first Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title in the three-day WAGR event.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC won the 2026 FKF Cup, defeating Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the final at Kwale Stadium on June 14, with forward Ian Simiyu scoring both goals. The victory secured Tusker their first domestic cup title since 2016, a KSh3 million prize, and a place in next season's CAF Confederation Cup.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory with Ferrari on Sunday at the Catalonia race in Barcelona, his first win in nearly two years. The 41-year-old said he rebuilt his mind to shut out doubt and negativity, and now trails Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 41 points in the championship.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F, with Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari opening the scoring in the seventh minute and Liverpool forward Alexander Isak doubling the lead at half an hour.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Catherine Reline, a world half-marathon bronze medallist and reigning Abu Dhabi Marathon Champion, won the sixth edition of the Moi Kapsowar Girls 21km Run for a third consecutive victory, timing 1:13.2 and defeating second-placed Orba Chemurgor by two minutes. Reline said the high altitude event serves as preparation for her season and has previously helped her win major marathons.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser to draw 2-2 with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas, fighting back twice after falling behind to Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville's goals.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United's Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to give Ivory Coast a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their World Cup Group E opener, the African champions' first World Cup win in 12 years.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also found the net as Tunisia's defensive record crumbled.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenyans' passion for foreign national teams overshadows support for the Harambee Stars, and calls for the country to pursue qualification for the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted partly in Africa for the first time in history.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Spain were held to a goalless draw by World Cup first-timers Cape Verde on Monday in their Group H opener, despite 74 percent possession and being regarded as strong pre-tournament favourites. Cape Verde, a volcanic archipelago of 525,000 people ranked as 2000-1 outsiders by betting websites, secured an improbable point in their inaugural World Cup match.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette led the club to a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC in the FKF Cup final on June 14, securing KSh3 million in prize money and qualification for next season's CAF Confederation Cup. Mette's turnaround came just four months after his arrival in February, when Tusker were languishing in 10th place after losing eight of their first 20 league matches.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Germany won 7-1 against Curacao in their opening Group E match at the 2026 World Cup in Houston, with goals from Felix Nmecha, Nico Schlotterbeck, Kai Havertz (two), Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, and Deniz Undav, after Curacao briefly equalized through Livano Comenencia.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Samwel Wachira, a handicap 11 golfer, won the second leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters Series at Nakuru Golf Club with 38 stableford points, despite being unwell in the days before the tournament. The event attracted 232 golfers and featured challenging course conditions with hard fairways and dry greens.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lewis Hamilton secured his first victory for Ferrari on Sunday at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending championship leader Kimi Antonelli's five-race winning streak. Hamilton finished ahead of George Russell and Lando Norris, cutting Antonelli's title lead to 41 points.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC claimed the 2026 FKF Cup after a 2-1 victory over Kenya Police at Kwale Stadium, with striker Ian Simiyu scoring twice. The win marked Tusker's first domestic cup title since 2016.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
General Service Unit defeated Administration Police 3-0 in their final regular-season match at Nyayo Stadium to secure a quarter-final spot in the Kenya Volleyball Federation league playoffs, while AP finished 10th and missed the top-eight qualification threshold.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emmanuel Ng'eno won the men's 21km half-marathon at the third edition of the Safaricom CEO Run held at Karura Forest with a time of 1:24:47, while Mbesa Kalondu claimed victory in the women's category in 2:08:11.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Portugal midfielder Vitinha said his talented squad are contenders for the World Cup but denied they are favourites, citing a high-octane midfield and attacking talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Pedro Neto and Rafael Leão.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opening 2026 World Cup Group C match in New Jersey, with Vinicius Junior equalizing after falling behind to Ismael Saibari's goal. Coach Carlo Ancelotti urged patience, saying "you don't win a World Cup based on your first match," acknowledging the team played with anxiety and nerves but cautioning against losing heart early in the tournament.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manuel Neuer will start in goal for Germany against Curacao in his fifth World Cup, coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed on Saturday. The 40-year-old goalkeeper is making his first appearance for Germany in nearly two years after being brought out of international retirement.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their World Cup opening match, with Vinicius Junior equalising for five-time winners Brazil. Australia upset Turkey 2-0, while Qatar earned their first World Cup point in a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, and Scotland won 1-0 against Haiti.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth FC won the 2025/26 National Super League title following a 1-1 draw against 3K FC at Moi Stadium, Embu, finishing with 81 points and earning promotion to Kenya's top-flight football.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA Championship, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game Five of the Finals. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, completing a comeback from a 16-point deficit to end the franchise's 53-year championship drought since 1973.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since 2014, defeating debutant Curacao 7-1 in Houston. Goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz (two), Musiala, Brown and Undav secured the victory, putting Germany in a strong position to progress to the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Qatar earned their first ever World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi's late equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, whose Breel Embolo penalty had given them an early lead.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Vinicius Junior scored an equaliser to give Brazil a 1-1 draw with Morocco in their Group C World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday. Brazil, chasing a record sixth World Cup title, showed uncertain form under first-time foreign coach Carlo Ancelotti, while Morocco, the 2022 semi-finalists, took an early lead through Ismael Saibari's 21st-minute goal.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
John McGinn's goal just before half-time gave Scotland a 1-0 victory over Haiti on Saturday, marking their first World Cup win since 1990 and their first major tournament victory in 30 years. The win puts Scotland top of Group C and on course to reach the knockout stages.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Australia pulled off a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D match, with rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach and debutant midfielder Paul Okon-Engstler featuring in coach Tony Popovic's bold selection that left out experienced captain Maty Ryan and vice-captain Jackson Irvine.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Samwel Wachira shot 38 stableford points to claim the second leg of the 2026 Duracoat Golf Masters at Nakuru Golf Club, part of Basco Paint Limited's 50th anniversary celebrations, in a tournament that saw 232 competitors face challenging playing conditions.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
Curaçao, a Caribbean island of 160,000 people and the smallest nation by population in the tournament, makes its World Cup debut against four-time champion Germany on Sunday in Houston. Coach Dick Advocaat, the oldest in World Cup history at 78, believes the team can "steal some points" despite being underdogs.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 2025/26 FKF National Super League season ended with Migori Youth as champions, securing promotion alongside 3K FC and Mombasa United to the FKF Premier League. MCF FC, Vihiga United, and Mwatate United were relegated to the FKF Division One league.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Pipeline, the defending champions, remained unbeaten by defeating Kenya Commercial Bank in a five-set match at Nyayo Stadium, winning the final set 17-15.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kiambu Aquatics Association held its swimming championships for children aged 3-9 years old at Potterhouse school in Runda, marking the final event of the 2025/2026 season. The event attracted 14 teams across Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Nyeri counties, with cash prizes of KSh.50,000, KSh.25,000 and KSh.15,000 awarded to the top three positions.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Serena Williams, on her comeback nearly four years after retiring in 2022, will partner Czech player Karolina Muchova in doubles at next week's Berlin Open grass court tournament, a warm-up for Wimbledon.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Private and International Preparatory Schools Sports Association (PIPSSA) hosted its Mini Games Festival at venues in Mombasa, bringing together more than 2,000 athletes from 34 schools and clubs to compete in swimming, soccer, skating, chess, archery, fencing, and taekwondo.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elias Makori, a veteran journalist and former Head of Media Operations for the African Nations Championship 2025, has announced he is stepping away from any involvement in the preparations and delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, citing his experience from the previous championship.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the entire squad after the co-hosts defeated Paraguay 4-1 on Friday in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding another, saying the victory was a collective team performance rather than individual brilliance.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said his players should not fear playing Brazil in their 2026 World Cup opener in New Jersey on Saturday, but treat them with respect. Ouahbi emphasized confidence in his team following Morocco's semi-final run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala has cancelled his appearance at the Dromia International Sprint and Relays Meeting in Greece to focus on the Diamond League schedule. The withdrawal follows his eighth-place finish at the Rome Diamond League, where he clocked 10.11 seconds in the men's 100m.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
France forward Ousmane Dembele has defended captain Kylian Mbappe, saying criticism of the Real Madrid striker has become excessive as the national team prepares for the World Cup. Mbappe has faced scrutiny since joining Real Madrid in 2024, with criticism intensifying after the club failed to win La Liga or the Champions League.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is drawing minimal excitement in the United States, with fans citing high ticket prices (exceeding $1,000 for the opening match), visa denials, and locals' preference for basketball as reasons for poor turnout. The US co-host nation's opening match against Paraguay drew sparse attendance, and President Trump declined to attend.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
From the 2026-27 season, Premier League referees can book players for hair-pulling instead of sending them off, if the pull is deemed "without excessive force and/or brutality." The change comes after several players, including Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, received red cards for the offence last season.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Empty seats at a South Korea–Czech Republic World Cup match in Guadalajara on June 11 renewed concerns over FIFA's ticket pricing strategy for the expanded 48-team tournament, with fans citing high prices as the reason for poor attendance at the 46,000-seat stadium.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Generative AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, and others are being used to forecast the 2026 FIFA World Cup outcomes, with different systems predicting Spain, France, and Argentina as victors. The trend marks the first World Cup with widely available AI systems making predictions, a departure from Paul the Octopus, who gained fame for divining World Cup winners in 2010.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup's first match on US soil, held in Los Angeles, with goals from Folarin Balogun (2), Gio Reyna, and an own goal giving the co-hosts a dominant start to the tournament.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham says every member of England's World Cup squad must feel "loved," admitting things were not right off the pitch at Euro 2024. New manager Thomas Tuchel is seeking to create a "brotherhood" in the squad as he attempts to win England's first World Cup since 1966.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Canada drew 1-1 against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on Friday, avoiding defeat for the first time in a FIFA World Cup match. Cyle Larin equalised after Jovo Lukić's first-half header had given Bosnia the lead.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup tournament opener on home soil, with goals from Folarin Balogun and Gio Reyna, giving the co-hosts an early advantage in Group D alongside Australia and Turkey.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo said he was feeling "very positive" before Portugal flew to their World Cup base camp in Palm Beach, Florida, saying the team had prepared well and hoped to finish top of their group and perform well in the tournament.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Athletics Integrity Unit banned two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay for four months (June 1 to September 30) after she tested positive for a metabolite of Letrozole in an out-of-competition test in early December and failed to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption before the test.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pele's 1958 World Cup winners' medal is expected to fetch £500,000 when auctioned in England later this month, as part of a catalogue of 450 World Cup-related items being sold by sporting memorabilia specialists BUDDS.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with a foot injury and announced his international retirement on June 12, 2026, three days before Japan's opener against the Netherlands. The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder was replaced in the squad by Shuto Machino.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC captain Charles Momanyi says determination will decide Sunday's FKF Cup final against Kenya Police FC, with the Brewers seeking to end their trophy drought and salvage an underwhelming season after finishing ninth in the FKF Premier League.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier's legal team has demanded the withdrawal of Sports Registrar Rose Wasike's directive ordering fresh elections, arguing that her calculation of his eight-year tenure's expiration is legally flawed and that the directive was unconstitutional and procedurally unfair.
12 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 Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche is confident her team can win the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women's Championship in Tanzania (June 13–23), using the tournament to prepare for an upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup qualifier against South Africa. Kenya's Group A matches are against Sudan on June 13, Somalia on June 15, and Tanzania on June 17.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kisumu Allstars, Darajani Gogo and MCF face a final-day showdown in the National Super League this Saturday, with one relegation slot remaining and only two points separating the three clubs.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced Jose Mourinho's return as coach on June 11, 2026, on a three-season deal running until 2029, thirteen years after he left the club. Mourinho joins with a reputation for discipline and competitive drive aimed at restoring order to a squad struggling with the fit of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United's General Manager Gilbert Wesonga said the club is financially prepared for the Kenyan Premier League next season and has already begun planning for the top-flight campaign, with preparations to intensify after a brief post-season break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority will face Strathmore Blades on Saturday and Umoja on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium Gymnasium. KPA head coach Robert Mugabe says his team is confident and well-prepared to maintain its strong form in the title race despite the lengthy competitive break.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Sports Registrar has issued a directive ordering Gor Mahia FC to immediately announce fresh elections after declaring that Chairman Ambrose Rachier's eight-year term has expired. The club has been given a maximum of two weeks to submit an election notice to avoid legal consequences for contravening sports governance laws.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic said the United States, co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, are "ready to battle" and "able to compete with anyone" as they prepare for their opening match against Paraguay on Friday.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Phygital Contenders Astana 2026, a mixed esports and physical sports competition, has started in Kazakhstan with over 200 athletes from more than 20 countries competing in football, basketball, and dancing from June 10 to 14 as the final qualification stage for the Games of the Future 2026.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's footballers held a public training session in Tijuana on Thursday ahead of the World Cup, their first glimpse to journalists since arriving for the tournament. The squad moved their camp to Tijuana from Arizona, and only a dozen of 26 players were visible during the fifteen-minute session, with striker Mehdi Taremi absent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo's coach Sebastien Desabre said he hopes his team will deliver a "good showing" at the World Cup after being allowed entry to the United States on Thursday, following a 21-day quarantine period. The team has qualified for their first World Cup since 1974 and Desabre expressed hope to bring pleasure to their compatriots.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police head coach Nicholas Muyoti says his team are determined to end the season on a high when they face Tusker in the FKF Cup final on June 14, describing the competition as the club's last opportunity to redeem a campaign that fell short of its league ambitions after relinquishing the KPL title to Gor Mahia.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Next Stars Football Club U14 team, featuring promising young footballers from across the country, is appealing for sponsors and well-wishers to fund their trip to the Aroscupen Football Tournament in Sweden (June 14-17) after the Ministry of Sports declined to support the journey. According to the club's head coach, the tournament offers players valuable international exposure and scout visibility at a critical development age.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A day before the United States' first World Cup match against Paraguay, coach Mauricio Pochettino held a public training session where he led 5,500 fans in chants at the team's base in Irvine, California, as part of broader efforts to energise supporters and players.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's women's football team drew 1–1 with Zambia before losing 4–1 on penalties and beat Lesotho 6–0 at the Four Nations Tournament, results that coach Beldine Odemba says highlight areas to improve before facing Morocco, Senegal, and Algeria in the continental tournament.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Across South America, expectant parents are naming children after popular footballers following the World Cup kickoff. In Ecuador, Neymar tops the naming trend with 3,847 namesakes, followed by Kylian Mbappe with over 2,800; Colombia's ranking reverses the order, with 836 Kylians ahead of 269 Neymars.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi finished second in the Oslo 800m Diamond League race on Wednesday, edged by American Cooper Lutkenhaus in a photo finish. Wanyonyi's second-place finish came in his first competition after becoming a father, with his daughter born between the Rabat and Oslo meets.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the World Cup at the Estadio Azteca, with Julian Quinones scoring the tournament's first goal and Raul Jimenez adding a second. South Africa finished with nine men after two players were sent off.
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South Korea secured a 2-1 comeback victory over Czechia in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Estadio Guadalajara in Zapopan, Mexico. Czechia took the lead through captain Krejci's header, but Hwang In-beom equalized before substitute Oh sealed the comeback.
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South Korea won their opening 2026 World Cup Group A match against Czech Republic 2-1, with substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu scoring the decisive goal in the 80th minute at Guadalajara Stadium.
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Shakira performed the tournament's official song at the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City before a crowd of 80,000, while outside the stadium fans and protesters clashed with police. Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in the opening match, and access to the official fan zone in Zocalo plaza was hampered by metal barriers erected to prevent protesting teachers from reaching the area.
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Mexico beat nine-man South Africa 2-0 in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup at Mexico City Stadium, with Julian Quinones scoring in the ninth minute and Raul Jimenez adding a second goal. South Africa had two players sent off during the match.
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Serena Williams' comeback doubles campaign at Queen's Club ended after partner Victoria Mboko withdrew due to a left knee injury sustained during her singles match. Mboko, who slipped on grass against Karolina Pliskova on Wednesday, could not recover in time for the quarter-final.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Administration Police Kenya won 3-0 against Prisons Rift Valley in the Kenya Volleyball Federation National Men's League, with set scores of 25-23, 25-19, and 25-18, improving their chances of reaching the end-of-season playoffs.
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The World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, launched Thursday with Mexico taking on South Africa, featuring 48 teams and projected to generate $13 billion in total revenue. The tournament has faced criticism over high ticket prices and visa issues affecting a top referee, Iranian team officials, and fans seeking entry to the United States.
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Mercedes' 19-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, the youngest championship leader in F1 history, will seek a sixth consecutive win at the Barcelona Grand Prix on Sunday, following victories in Monaco and five previous races.
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The National Treasury recommended raising the 2026/2027 budgetary allocation to the Sports Fund to Ksh 25.2 billion, up from Ksh 13.5 billion in the previous fiscal year. The increase supports Kenya's co-hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 and the government's broader goals of youth empowerment and sports development.
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South Africa coach Hugo Broos has challenged his players to cope with the noise at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City for their 2026 World Cup group-stage opener against co-hosts Mexico, with Broos expecting around 85,000 Mexican supporters to create a hostile environment.
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Omar Artan, a Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin praised Artan as an excellent and experienced referee who has proven himself at the highest level of African football competition.
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Tusker FC forward Eric Kapaito believes the FKF Cup final in Kwale on Sunday offers a chance to end a difficult 2025/26 Premier League season positively after finishing ninth with 45 points. Kapaito has been instrumental in Tusker's cup run, scoring in the quarter-final victory over Ulinzi Stars.
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The inaugural 2026 Women's FIFA Series, held in April at Nyayo National Stadium, featured Harambee Starlets, Australia, India, and Malawi. The biennial international friendly initiative has provided tactical and psychological development for Kenya's women's team ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in July.
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Olympic and world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi finished second in a close photo finish to American Cooper Lutkenhaus at the Oslo Diamond League. Wanyonyi says he will refocus on the Monaco Diamond League meeting and is confident he will return to winning ways.
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Paris Saint-Germain will begin defending their Ligue 1 title at home against Rennes in August, with a match against Marseille scheduled for September 20. The 2026/27 season concludes on May 29, 2027.
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Spain's technical director Aitor Karanka said Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is desperate to recover from a hamstring injury to participate in what he calls "his World Cup." The 18-year-old has not played since April 22, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hopes he will be fit for Spain's opening match against Cape Verde on Monday, though he is unlikely to start.
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Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti marked his 67th birthday at a pre-World Cup training session attended by filmmaker Spike Lee, who watched the squad give Ancelotti a guard of honour. Ancelotti will lead Brazil against Morocco in their opening match at the 2026 tournament.
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Athletes are using the 46th Kenya Defence Forces Track and Field Championships, held June 10–12 at Ulinzi Sports Complex, to secure places in the national team ahead of future international assignments. The men's 5000 metres semi-finals on Wednesday attracted nearly 30 competitors vying for qualification to the final.
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Haiti qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1974 and will face Scotland in Boston on Saturday. Ranked 83rd globally and grouped with Brazil and Morocco, the team hopes to make an impact and bring pride to their country amid ongoing challenges.
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IOC President Kirsty Coventry said she was confident for the successful hosting of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles despite describing "challenges" for the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday and is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.
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American 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus won the 800m at the Bislett Games in Oslo with a personal best of 1:42.08, edging Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi by one hundredth of a second in a photo finish. Lutkenhaus said he had to dive for the line to secure the victory.
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Newcastle have signed French goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims ahead of the 2026/27 season, with the transfer fee reported at up to 28.5 million euros. The France Under-21 international made 34 Ligue 2 appearances last season after joining Reims from Guingamp in summer 2023.
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UEFA appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg, Austria. Artan was previously denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, and UEFA's appointment was announced as part of a cooperation accord with the African confederation.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh45.6 billion for sports, culture, recreation and tourism in the 2026-27 budget, with Sh25.2 billion for the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund and Sh14.3 billion for the Tourism Fund. The allocation aims to stimulate growth, create jobs, promote Kenya as a cultural hub and boost foreign exchange earnings.
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Mexico won their first-ever World Cup opening match, defeating South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca before more than 80,000 supporters. The victory at the iconic Mexico City stadium, which became the first to host World Cup matches at three different tournaments, ended Mexico's streak of winless openers.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams and 104 games across the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the most technologically advanced tournament, with artificial intelligence applied to coaching strategy, player health monitoring, penalty shoot-out analysis, match officiating, security and fan experience.
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The 48-team World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, begins Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa; FIFA projects record $13 billion in revenue but faces criticism over ticket prices topping $30,000 and visa denials affecting referees, officials, and fans trying to enter the US.
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Kenya's Cheruiyot Koech won the men's race at the 7th Eldoret City Marathon in 2:12:53, with Kenyans sweeping both the men's and women's podiums. The event distributed Sh18 million in prize money, sponsored by the Uasin Gishu County Government.
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