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Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola is pleased with his side's five-game winning run and understands fan optimism ahead of Sunday's home match against Arsenal, but cautions it is early in the season and the focus must remain on taking matches one at a time.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool's Spanish head coach Andoni Iraola is pleased with his side's five-game winning run and understands fan optimism ahead of Sunday's home match against Arsenal, but cautions it is early in the season and the focus must remain on taking matches one at a time.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needed "no assurances" over his future and was unsurprised to still be in charge, despite mounting criticism of the team's dismal form and eight games without a win.
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Bayern Munich faces Borussia Dortmund on Saturday following a tumultuous week marked by coach Vincent Kompany's hospitalization and Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or. Both unbeaten teams sit level on points after seven matchdays, with Bayern ahead on goal difference, though Bayern has dealt with injuries and Joshua Kimmich's absence on compassionate leave.
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Everton boss David Moyes supported the decision to drop on-loan Manchester City winger Jack Grealish for breaching club discipline ahead of Thursday's 3-1 League Cup victory over Newcastle, with Grealish reportedly having skipped training.
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The African Football Confederation unanimously decided Friday that the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every two years, reversing a previous decision to hold it every four years. CAF cited concerns about the time needed for a replacement competition, the Africa Nations League Pan-African Competition, to become financially viable.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Shabana FC head coach Ahmed Fathi attributed his team's 1-1 draw against Migori Youth to poor pitch conditions and heavy rainfall, which he said affected the team's ability to execute their game plan, particularly in the second half. Fathi acknowledged that his substitutes failed to make the desired impact, and noted that Shabana are adapting to playing at Afraha Stadium following the demolition of Gusii Stadium for renovation.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo with a neck injury on Friday, a day after securing the year-end world number one ranking. The 27-year-old Kazakh said she would return for next month's WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, granted a reprieve after a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, faces a vital trip to Chelsea; Arsenal defend their Premier League title at Liverpool while Manchester City meet Brighton for the second time in four days.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Police caretaker coach Anthony Akhulia has called on his players to build on their 1-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars, saying hard work in training is paying off and the win has lifted the team several places up the table from a difficult campaign start.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan mixed martial arts fighters dominated the ninth edition of CHEZA CHEZA ANZA Contenders, sweeping all 11 bouts against opponents from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The event featured technical knockouts, submissions and closely contested decisions across the fight card.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Zverev reached world number one in the ATP rankings after beating Tallon Griekspoor at the Vienna Open. The 29-year-old German, a two-time Grand Slam champion who won the French and US Opens this year, becomes only the 30th man to claim top spot since 1973.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Leonard Maina, the former assistant coach, has taken over as head coach of Chema Volleyball team following Jeremiah Mukopi's departure. The 2026/2027 Kenya Volleyball Federation men's National League begins November 14-15 in Nairobi.
20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Vannes versus Bordeaux-Begles Top 14 match, relocated to Nantes' Stade de la Beaujoire, has been postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to concerns over law enforcement availability amid widespread protests in France.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says recent home wins over Villarreal, Brighton, and Chelsea have restored belief among the Anfield faithful following last season's poor title defence, with the team heading into a match against Arsenal in confident mood under new boss Andoni Iraola.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Manchester United persists with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick, whose future has been subject to intense speculation following a run of eight games without a win that left United one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich and Ajax are set to play an exhibition match at Kenya's new Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027, though questions remain about the event's cost and the stadium's long-term financial sustainability.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 36-man provisional squad for Kenya's back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against South Africa in November, with Joseph Okumu and Michael Olunga among the notable inclusions. Kenya will travel to South Africa on November 13 before hosting at Nyayo National Stadium on November 17.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tanzania's Dar City have re-signed Ivorian shooting guard Nisre Zouzoua for the 2027 Road to Basketball Africa League Elite 16 tournament, which Nairobi will host in November. The 30-year-old returns for his second spell with the club after representing Rwanda's RSSB Tigers, including at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in China in September 2026.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Confederation of African Football has unanimously decided to revert AFCON to its traditional two-year cycle, reversing last year's plan to move to a four-year schedule. CAF cited concerns over the financial viability and revenue-generation timeline of the proposed replacement Africa Nations League.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso defended his decision not to bring 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder Estevao off the bench during Wednesday's League Cup loss to Liverpool, insisting the player will feature for the club this season despite limited minutes so far.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England striker Ivan Toney, 30, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, will face trial over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in December. Toney appeared at Southwark Crown Court and pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm; the trial is scheduled for June 12, 2028.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca warned his side to expect a tough challenge from Brighton when the teams meet in the Premier League at the Etihad on Saturday, just days after City edged Brighton on penalties in a League Cup match that finished 2-2.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elena Rybakina defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, securing the year-end world number one ranking for the first time. The 27-year-old Kazakh also won the Australian Open earlier in the year and replaced Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the rankings last month after winning the US Open.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former world number one Naomi Osaka exited the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in the second round, losing to Slovakian 18-year-old Mia Pohankova 6–3, 7–5. The four-time Grand Slam champion said she would "keep attempting" to return to her best after not winning a title this year or reaching a Grand Slam final since returning to tennis in 2023.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli will become the youngest Formula One champion and Italy's first since 1953 if he finishes ninth or better at the Mexico City Grand Prix, which would break Sebastian Vettel's age record by more than three years.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority men's basketball head coach Robert Mugabe says his team must focus on individual and collective improvement after losing the National Men's Basketball Premier League final to Nairobi City Thunder 3-0, with Mugabe stating his priority is teaching players to improve rather than specifically how to defeat the defending champions.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid, and La Liga apologized after a video showed the French striker apparently joking about former leader Mao Zedong; two major Chinese brands dropped him, and experts say reputation damage in China will take time to repair.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ANZA MMA returns to The Alchemist in Nairobi on Thursday, October 29, for an 11-fight card featuring emerging fighters from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, with an 11-fight card headlined by Norman Mondo versus Martin Chite in a flyweight main event.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Twelve-year-old Andy Kodonde from Braeburn Swimming Club – Mombasa won one silver and five bronze medals at the 11th Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships in Kampala, Uganda (October 21–25, 2026), claiming medals in individual breaststroke and freestyle events and helping Kenya's under-14 relay teams finish third.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea coach Robert Moreno has reaffirmed Son Heung-min as captain for friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Qatar next month, despite reports of tension between the LAFC player and senior teammates, including Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB FC head coach Robert Matano challenged his players to maintain consistency after the team came from behind to beat Mombasa United 3-1 in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday. Matano praised the players' focus and response after conceding an early goal, noting the improved execution in the second half as key to the victory.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kelvin Maina became African flyweight champion after defeating Angola's Martinho Loureiro Ferreira in the final bout at MISC Kasarani, also earning Best Male Boxer honours. Maina credited sacrifice, discipline, and tactical adaptation to pressure as key to his continental success, including managing a weight reduction from his usual 51kg national league category to 50kg for the African championships.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has called on his players to move past their CAF Confederation Cup disappointment—a 2-1 aggregate loss to Singida Black Stars—and concentrate on the Kenyan Premier League ahead of Thursday's match against Mathare United.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said Vincent Kompany had been discharged from hospital after doctors determined the Belgian coach was suffering from meningeal irritation, which caused him to collapse on the training pitch on Friday.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties in the League Cup fourth round, with goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli making two saves. Manager Enzo Maresca had opted not to practice penalties in training since arriving in the close season.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Momentum Sports Africa and Force One will host the second Solo D Signature Basketball Camp at Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi, in two weeks from November 16–20 and November 23–27, 2026, for ages 12–17 at KSh 17,500 per week, led by professional player Souleyman "Solo D" Diabate.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's men's and women's kabaddi teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, India, with both sides competing for potential gold medals. Kenya Kabaddi Union President Silas Jakakimba praised the teams' campaign, with the men facing Australia and the women facing Uganda in their respective semi-final matches.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's new Raila Odinga International Stadium will host an exhibition match between Bayern Munich and Ajax on January 5, 2027, President William Ruto announced. The fixture is intended to showcase the 60,000-capacity facility ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Under-17 women's team will meet Japan in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Round of 16 today, seeking to advance to the quarter-finals in their second appearance at the global tournament. The Junior Starlets made history by reaching the knockout stage for the first time after a 4-0 victory over Samoa in their final Group E match.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced a Local Organising Committee Standing Committee for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with Nicholas Musonye as chairman to oversee Kenya's preparations for the tournament that Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Souleyman "Solo D" Diabate, a two-time Basketball Africa League champion, will run two high-level basketball boot camps for young talents aged 12–17 at Parklands Sports Club in Nairobi on November 16–20 and November 23–27. The camps will focus on technical skills, nutrition, and sports psychology alongside mentorship in competitive basketball.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needs "no assurances" over his future and was unsurprised to still be in charge despite the team's eight-game winless run and 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, which left them one point above the Premier League relegation zone.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
England striker Ivan Toney will face trial in June 2028 over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in December, accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva. The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, appeared at Southwark Crown Court and entered a not guilty plea.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Gary Neville says Manchester United managers can need to be dismissed "for their own good" as Michael Carrick remains under pressure after a run of eight games without a win and a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth. Neville suggests United's hierarchy debated Carrick's future but decided to stay with him due to lack of planning and available options.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal have lost their appeal against Max Dowman's red card in a League Cup penalty loss to Fleetwood Town, with an independent FA commission ruling against the club. The 16-year-old will serve a three-game ban, starting with Arsenal's Premier League match at Liverpool.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Alain Prost won the last Formula One race held in Africa at Kyalami in March 1993, after which the sport left the continent and never returned. A person born in Nairobi that year is now in their 30s and has never seen a Formula One race on the African continent.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 39-year-old Novak Djokovic beat France's Ugo Humbert 4–6, 6–3, 6–4 in his Basel opening match on Wednesday, bolstering his bid to qualify for the November season-ending ATP Finals as one of the top eight players.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid and La Liga issued apologies to China following Kylian Mbappé's comments calling Mao Zedong a "dictator," amid a boycott that prompted three sponsors to drop Mbappé and Chinese state TV to suspend La Liga broadcast rights.
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 →
Bandari FC were held to a 0-0 draw by Posta Rangers at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa, despite dominating the match and playing against 10 men for more than 40 minutes. Bandari remain without a win in the 2026/27 Kenya Premier League season.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sharon Gitahi emerged as the overall winner of the Muthaiga Golf Club Chairman's Appreciation Weekend after finishing at the top of the leaderboard on both Friday and Saturday. The event, sponsored by Shabiki.com, featured competitive golf alongside entertainment for golfers and guests.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich and Ajax will face off in the inaugural match at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027. President William Ruto announced the fixture, noting the 60,000-seater facility was formerly known as Talanta Stadium.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia defeated Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 at Bukhungu Stadium, with winger David Okoth scoring in the 69th minute to maintain the defending champions' winning run in the FKF Premier League season.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto announced that German club Bayern Munich will face Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam in a friendly match at Talanta International Stadium on January 5, 2027, as part of the stadium's inauguration ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
28 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Spanish Football Federation has suspended 24 Copa del Rey first-round matches scheduled for Wednesday as a mark of respect and solidarity following a high-speed train collision in the province of Toledo.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard said the team must move on quickly after the Premier League champions crashed out of the League Cup, losing 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Al Ahly of Egypt and Raja Casablanca of Morocco, paired in Group A of the CAF Confederation Cup with ASKO Kara and Primeiro Agosto, are expected to reach the quarter-finals from their group. Title-holders USM Alger are also in the competition alongside FAR Rabat and Durban City.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Fleetwood Town's 19-year-old defender Conor Haughey scored the decisive penalty in a 5-3 shootout win over Premier League champions Arsenal in the League Cup fourth round, eliminating the top-flight side after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trinity Starlets will face Zetech Sparks in a Kenya Women's Premier League match at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru on Saturday, seeking to build on a recent victory over Bungoma Queens. Head coach Sylvanus Wesonga said the win has boosted player confidence, and defender Pauline Nakhanu has recovered from injury to rejoin the squad.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid apologized to China after player Kylian Mbappé made remarks mocking Mao Zedong in a video interview, prompting Chinese state television to suspend broadcasts of La Liga matches following public backlash.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football Kenya Federation President Hussein Mohammed has been summoned by FKF General Assembly representatives to explain six allegations involving governance, financial oversight, and administrative decisions, with possible dismissal from office being considered.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets reached the Round of 16 of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after beating Samoa 4-0, securing a place among the tournament's four best third-placed teams. They face Japan on Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Rabat, Morocco, for a place in the quarter-finals.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor says his team's squad depth will be crucial in their Kenyan Premier League clash against Kakamega Homeboyz at Bukhungu Stadium on Wednesday, with the league leaders hinting at possible starting-line-up changes to give form players opportunities.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal, the Premier League champions, suffered a 5–3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup fourth round after the match finished 1–1. Manager Mikel Arteta called it "a very sad day" and acknowledged the loss came after he made nine changes to the team.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka ended his professional tennis career following a first-round loss at the Basel Open on Tuesday. The 41-year-old Swiss, who won multiple majors during an era dominated by Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, brought an end to his decorated 24-year career.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal, the Premier League champions, suffered a stunning League Cup fourth round defeat at fourth-tier Fleetwood on Tuesday, losing 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Premier League champions Arsenal were eliminated from the English League Cup fourth round by fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in a penalty shoot-out, losing 5–3 after a 1–1 draw. Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes had his penalty saved and the club's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Posta Rangers head coach Zedekiah "Zico" Otieno expressed confidence ahead of his team's Kenya Premier League match against Bandari FC at Mbaraki Sports Ground in Mombasa on Wednesday, saying his motivated players are ready to build on their recent victory over KCB FC and secure maximum points if they implement their training preparations.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal were eliminated from the League Cup in a 5-3 penalty shoot-out loss to fourth-tier Fleetwood after the match finished 1-1 in normal time. Manager Mikel Arteta made nine changes ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Liverpool, a decision he said backfired as Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal lost 5-3 on penalties to fourth-tier Fleetwood in the League Cup fourth round after a 1-1 draw, with manager Mikel Arteta calling it "a very sad day" and admitting his decision to make nine changes backfired. Arsenal's 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off for violent conduct.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that German club Bayern Munich and Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam will play a match on January 5, 2027, to officially open the new 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, which features hybrid playing surface, sky boxes, VAR and goal-line technology.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Bayern Munich and Ajax will play an exhibition match at the new Raila Odinga International Stadium on January 5, 2027, as announced by President William Ruto. The 60,000-seat facility is named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who studied in Germany and was a football enthusiast.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappé apologized after a video surfaced in which he apparently joked about Mao Zedong, leading China's biggest energy drink brand to cancel its partnership with him. In response, China's state television suspended broadcasts of La Liga matches despite La Liga's own apology.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on October 26, 2026. Kane's move to Bayern Munich, questioned at the time and reportedly costing 100 million euros initially, proved instrumental in his career achievement.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer knows the mistakes that led to his red card against Tottenham, where he was sent off for two bookable offences during Chelsea's 2-0 loss. Alonso expressed confidence Palmer will avoid repeating the infractions.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said striker Alexander Isak "feels the trust of everyone" after scoring six times in seven Premier League games this season, including three goals in his past three matches, following a difficult debut campaign since his £125 million move from Newcastle.
28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Takamoto Katsuta, a Toyota driver who won his maiden WRC races in Kenya and Croatia earlier in 2026, is setting his sights on challenging for the World Rally Championship title in 2027 after finishing sixth in the 2026 standings. His strong start to the season was followed by a difficult second half with punctures, crashes and mistakes in Estonia, Finland, Paraguay and Chile.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca defended goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and centre-back Marc Guehi after their costly mistakes in City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, which ended their run of seven straight league wins. Nicolas Jackson exploited errors from the pair, leaving City level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Equity Hawks head coach Benson Oluoch attributed his team's seventh-place finish at the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers in Tanzania to a congested domestic calendar that denied players adequate rest between league assignments, the Interbanks Games, and regional competition.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 41-year-old is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches, potentially opening the door to an international return after he left the camp in September over a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus regarding game time. The final squad will be announced on November 6 ahead of matches against Denmark and Wales.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United's head coach for their trip to Chelsea this weekend, despite the club's poor start and a recent 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth. According to BBC Sport, the 45-year-old has been given an opportunity to turn things around with United sitting one place above the relegation zone and on an eight-match winless run.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he apparently joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The article lists other global athletes who have faced backlash and financial consequences in China for comments on politically sensitive topics.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Migori Youth tactician Salim Babu is confident his side will secure its first win of the season when they face Shabana on October 29, 2026, in the FKF Premier League South Nyanza derby at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru. The newcomers have drawn their opening two league matches and Babu says he has worked on the striking department to address their goalscoring struggles.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or award on Monday, becoming the first English winner in 25 years after scoring 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season. Kane, 33, is now targeting Champions League glory for Bayern Munich and an international tournament win for England.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kiah Stokes and Veronica Burton each scored 13 points as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 64-55 on Monday, taking a 3-2 series lead in the best-of-seven Women's NBA Finals championship series.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Boxing Federation of Kenya celebrated the national team's overall victory at the Africa Boxing Championship held at Kasarani Indoor Arena, where Kenya and Algeria each finished with five gold medals and three silver medals, but Kenya claimed the title with six bronze medals compared to Algeria's three.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Cleveland Cavaliers ended Minnesota's perfect start to the NBA season with a 127-125 overtime victory despite 47 points from Anthony Edwards. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden led the Cavs with 26 and 19 points respectively.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French footballer Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands—drinks company Dongpeng and dairy producer Mengniu—after a video circulated in which he apparently joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong, which the companies said offended national sentiments.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the 2026 ceremony held in London. Alexia Putellas won the women's award for a third time.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gor Mahia have opened a four-point lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League with nine points from three matches after defeating Bandari 1-0. Newly promoted 3K FC, Mara Sugar, AFC Leopards and Shabana are level on five points, with the race behind the leaders described as crowded.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's girls' football team performed as giant slayers at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou, China, losing 1-0 to Brazil in their opening match but recovering to defeat France 6-1 and Mexico 9-0 to advance to the quarter-finals.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane became England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe at the ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich forward struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Police responded to a youth soccer game in Winter Park, Florida, after a dispute involving a three-year-old boy whose impressive performances attracted social media attention. The boy's family claimed league officials wanted him removed for being too good for his age group, while the league director told police the boy was pushing other players and the parents became argumentative over substitution decisions.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cricket Kenya's board has approved performance-based contracts and medical coverage for women's national team players for the first time in history, as part of the organization's national reform agenda that has already provided contracts and medical coverage to the men's team.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cristiano Ronaldo is in Portugal's preliminary squad for next month's Nations League matches following his 30-day suspension for leaving the camp in September over a fallout with coach Jorge Jesus. Jesus will announce his final squad on November 6, ahead of matches against Denmark and Wales on November 14 and 17.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by major Chinese brands including Dongpeng, Mengniu, and Milkground after a video circulated of him joking about Mao Zedong. State-run media also reported that public television was suspending broadcasts of Spain's La Liga matches.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane said his Ballon d'Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The England and Bayern Munich forward fended off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to be named the world's best men's footballer at the London Palladium theatre on Monday.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United manager for Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea, according to BBC, Sky Sports, and Press Association reports. Carrick's position had been under scrutiny following eight games without a win and a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth that left United one point above the relegation zone.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Spain's captain David Ferrer has selected Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Jodar, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Marcel Granollers and Pedro Martinez for the Davis Cup competition in Bologna from November 24-29. Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam winner, recently returned from a four-month wrist injury and Spain, last winners in 2019, faces Austria in the quarter-final.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya acknowledged the provisional suspension of marathon runner Peres Jepchirchir following an adverse analytical finding and reiterated its commitment to clean sport and fair competition.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Nairobi Polo Club held its first Pink Polo Tournament over the weekend in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with Kenya Breweries Limited's Tusker Malt as a partner. The event brought together polo enthusiasts, fashion lovers, influencers and members of the public, featuring a pink dress code and a horse parade with riders in colours representing hope, courage and solidarity.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
NOCK First Deputy President Barnaba Korir expressed confidence that Team Kenya will win medals across multiple disciplines at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, citing improved preparations, expanded delegation, and training camps in Mombasa and at Kenyatta University.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Credit Bank's men's squash team won the title at the Kenya Bankers Association Interbanks Tournament held from 3 to 17 October by defeating Absa, while the bank's chief executive Betty Korir won the CEO's Run competition.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trinity Starlets head coach Sylivanas Wesonga said his team's 3-1 away victory over Bungoma Queens in the 2026/27 FKF Women's Premier League boosted players' confidence after a difficult start to the season. Wesonga attributed the win to improved finishing after the team worked on correcting their mistakes in front of goal.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United, winless in eight games and hovering near the Premier League relegation zone, face a potential managerial change with coach Michael Carrick likely to be replaced after a 3-0 home defeat by Bournemouth.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tusker FC drew 1-1 with Singida Black Stars in Tanzania on Sunday but lost the CAF Confederation Cup tie 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-0 home loss in the first leg. Head coach Julien Mette praised his team's intensity in the second match and expressed pride in the players' performance, though the loss means Singida advances to the group stage.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Football Kenya Federation is participating in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, which brings together teams from 189 FIFA Member Associations. The tournament aims to provide young Kenyan players with international competitive experience and exposure to strengthen the country's football development structures.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luka Doncic scored 52 points with 10 assists and 8 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz, maintaining their perfect start since LeBron James departed for Philadelphia.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senegal is hosting the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games from October 22 to November 13, with approximately 2,700 athletes aged 17 and under competing in 25 sports across three cities. The event marks the continent's first time hosting an Olympic Games.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Starlets qualified for the knockout stage of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time after defeating Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match. The team will face Japan in the Round of 16 on October 29.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) missed out on a podium finish at the Women's Basketball League Africa Zone Five Qualifiers after losing 102-97 to Tanzania's Fox Divas in Kibaha, settling for fourth place in the eight-team competition.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Max Verstappen admitted his Red Bull team's tyre strategy was wrong and lacked overall pace at the United States Grand Prix, finishing third behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harry Kane is the favourite to win the 70th Ballon d'Or award at a ceremony in London on Monday, with Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in contention. Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, leading Bayern Munich to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 20, won the United States Grand Prix to move within two points of becoming Formula One's youngest world champion, ahead of next week's race in Mexico. He would break Sebastian Vettel's record and become the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach 100 goals for Real Madrid across all competitions, bringing the team within three points of La Liga leaders with a 2-1 Clasico victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Mbappe said the milestone was "just a detail" compared to the team's win.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Team Kenya won the Uganda–Kenya Coast Open golf tournament at Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi, with Dr Wilson Miano taking the overall winner title. The event was held as Kenya and Uganda seek to boost cross-border tourism ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Michael Panther became the first Person with Disability to complete the full 42km Standard Chartered Marathon in Nairobi, finishing in 3 hours 50 minutes using a specialised racing wheelchair. Through the Race for Mobility campaign, he raised Ksh5 million for the fabrication and distribution of custom-made pediatric wheelchairs.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government officials including Director Sports Kenya Timothy Kiplimo and Vescah Kangogo have overseen inspections of facilities like Kipchoge Keino Stadium, yet stadium development has seen little concrete action on the ground over the past decade despite repeated pledges.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Kenya's Junior Starlets defeated Samoa 4-0 in their final Group E match to reach the Round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup for the first time, qualifying as one of the four best third-placed teams.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cricket Kenya announced it has parted ways with CEO Ronald Bukusi and three other directors—Thomas Odoyo, Beryl Oyugi and Mansukh Hirani—following findings by the association's Independent Disciplinary and Ethics Committee regarding complaints over fund handling, compliance records, and a proposed affiliation with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya. Tarig Iqbal, a former Kenyan cricketer, has been appointed Acting CEO.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Manchester United, winless in eight games and near the Premier League relegation zone, are likely to replace manager Michael Carrick following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Former Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and ex-Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann are reportedly in contention for the role.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Harry Kane is the favourite to become England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented in London on Monday, competing against La Liga's Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Alexia Putellas is the clear frontrunner for the women's prize for a third time.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Standing Rock defeated Mercedes Black 10–7 in the grand final of the 2026 Pink Polo Tournament at the Nairobi Polo Club on Sunday, combining competitive polo with awareness efforts about breast cancer.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alexander Isak scored as Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0, with an own goal by Pascal Gross adding to the second-half tally. The victory marked Andoni Iraola's first Premier League win at Anfield since arriving from Bournemouth, and extended Isak's recent form with six goals in seven league games this season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday, extending their winless run to eight games and leaving them 16th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Manager Michael Carrick's decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes backfired in the loss.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Kandie Rotich won the men's and women's titles at the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, with Kiptum clocking 2:10:35 and Kandie finishing in 2:31:25. Both earned KSh2 million for their victories.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
RMS FC came from behind twice to defeat Precious Gems School Staff 3-2 in a match in Rongai on Sunday evening, extending their winning streak with goals from Festus Lang'o and others.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mombasa United claimed their first-ever Kenyan Premier League point after holding Kenya Police FC to a goalless draw at Mbaraki Sports Ground. Both sides created chances but neither could find the back of the net.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was withdrawn from Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona due to illness, with Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin set to replace him. Madrid are also without suspended winger Vinicius Junior for the match at Camp Nou.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil legend Ronaldinho will make his playing return aged 46 for third-division Italian club Ravenna in a derby against Forli on November 15, the club announced. The 2002 World Cup winner, who retired in 2015, is aiming to score his 300th career goal and has become a shareholder in Ravenna.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi County Government officials participated in the flag-off and awards ceremony of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, where 30,700 participants competed across various race categories. County leadership highlighted the event's significance for sports development, health, economic growth, and local commerce.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
World championship leader Kimi Antonelli secured pole position for the United States Grand Prix with a fastest lap of 1min 34.035sec, 0.179sec ahead of Max Verstappen. The 20-year-old will wrap up the drivers' championship if he wins in Austin on Sunday, provided his Mercedes teammate George Russell finishes outside the top eight and Lewis Hamilton finishes outside the top four.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Julian Alvarez apologized to Atlético Madrid supporters for attempting to leave the club during the summer, saying his comments during the World Cup were a mistake. The Argentina forward had been linked with Barcelona and was initially jeered by fans, but tension has eased after he scored goals against Stuttgart in the Champions League and in a 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham defeated Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the club's second Premier League win at the venue in 36 years and first since 2018. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi said the victory demonstrated his side's improved mentality after a poor start to the season.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Philadelphia 76ers extended their undefeated start to the NBA season with a 127-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, moving to 3-0 in the Eastern Conference despite resting new signing LeBron James. Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB RFC advanced to the 43rd Impala Floodlit Tournament final with a 64-11 victory over Mwamba RFC in the semifinals, scoring 10 tries to set up a final against Kenya Harlequin scheduled for October 31, 2026 at Impala grounds Nairobi.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 against Everton with goals from centre-backs Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes, moving level with Manchester City on 21 points at the top of the Premier League after City's 2-1 loss to Villa Park.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Luanda Villa head coach Leonard Saleh says the club has signed 15 players to bolster the squad with a mix of experience and youth, aiming to compete for the National Super League title and seal a Premier League ticket. Saleh notes the extended preseason, due to an indefinitely suspended 2026/27 league kick-off following a court order, will help prepare the team.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sharon Gitari emerged as the overall winner of the 2026 Muthaiga Golf Club Chairman's Prize after a two-day tournament held October 23–24, posting a tournament differential of 22 with scores of 62 nett in Friday's Medal round and 40 Stableford points on Saturday.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed on the training pitch on Friday and remains hospitalized in stable condition being treated for a virus. Sporting director Max Eberl said recovery will take weeks, not days, and assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Freiburg.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
PSG coach Luis Enrique says his second-place team has "no issue" with their rescheduled Ligue 1 clash against league-leading Lyon being moved to Monday due to violent protests in Paris and the NFL game at Stade de France on Sunday.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →