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Kenya Lionesses suffer narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in Nairobi
Kenya Lionesses lost their third match at the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two tournament after going down 5-0 to Argentina at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday morning.
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Kenya Lionesses suffer narrow 5-0 defeat to Argentina in Nairobi
Kenya Lionesses fall to Spain to end Nairobi Sevens on a low
Kenya Lionesses ended their 2026 Nairobi SVNS Women’s Division two on a low after losing their fourth match of the competition 14-5 to Spain at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday.
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Kenya Lionesses fall to Spain to end Nairobi Sevens on a low
Shujaa finish third at Nairobi Sevens after losing to USA
Kenya Sevens have finished third in the opening leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Division two played Nairobi.
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Shujaa finish third at Nairobi Sevens after losing to USA
Kenya Lionesses come from behind to stun Brazil in Nairobi Sevens opener
Kenya Lionesses came from 12-0 down to stun Brazil 15-12 as they kicked off their 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS Division Two campaign on the front foot in an entertaining match.
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Kenya Lionesses come from behind to stun Brazil in Nairobi Sevens opener
Shujaa crush Canada to kick off Nairobi Sevens on the front foot
Shujaa speed star Patrick Odongo scored a brace to lead Kenya to victory, a positive start that head coach Kelvin Wambua needs to be able to steer the East African heavyweight back to Division One.
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Shujaa crush Canada to kick off Nairobi Sevens on the front foot
Kenya Lionesses pick losing bonus after falling to China
Kenya Lionesses put in a second-half comeback attempt but fell to 15-12 China in their second match of the ongoing 2026 Nairobi HSBC SVNS being staged at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.
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Kenya Lionesses pick losing bonus after falling to China
Kenya Lionesses lose 10-12 to South Africa
Kenya Lionesses lost their second Nairobi HSBC SVNS match after going down 12-10 to African champions South Africa at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday evening.
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Kenya Lionesses lose 10-12 to South Africa
Afcon dream: Kenyan football feeling heat of stadium closure
Kenyan football faces uncertainty after the government closed the Moi International Sports Centre for renovations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Afcon dream: Kenyan football feeling heat of stadium closure
Kenya Sevens thrash Belgium 33-0 to maintain Nairobi Sevens dominance
Kenya came into the encounter behind their steady 29-12 win over Canada in their opener, while Belgium were stealing yet to heal from their 40-0 thumping at the hands of the USA.
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Kenya Sevens thrash Belgium 33-0 to maintain Nairobi Sevens dominance
Unbeaten Shujaa edge out stubborn Germany on 15-10 golden point
Shujaa began the match on the back foot after Ben Ellermann took advantage of the hosts' defensive lapse to score an unconverted try to hand the Germans a 5-0 lead.
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Unbeaten Shujaa edge out stubborn Germany on 15-10 golden point
Advantage Gor Mahia as Leopards drop points against Bandari
AFC Leopards dropped two points after a barren draw against Bandari at Mbaraki Stadium.
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Advantage Gor Mahia as Leopards drop points against Bandari
Okello ready to guide Lionesses newbies ahead of Nairobi Sevens
Two debutants were named in the final Lionesses squad.
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Okello ready to guide Lionesses newbies ahead of Nairobi Sevens
Fide master Nyaruai stars as KCB dominate Eldoret Open
Woman FIDE Master Joyce Nyaruai delivered a perfect performance as KCB Chess Team stamped its authority at the 2026 Eldoret Open Chess Championship Grand Prix held over the weekend.
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Fide master Nyaruai stars as KCB dominate Eldoret Open
Kenya's Under-16 rugby stars set to shine at HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi
The spotlight at this year’s HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi will not only be on the world’s elite men’s and women’s rugby sevens teams, but also on Kenya’s rising youth talent.
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Kenya's Under-16 rugby stars set to shine at HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi
Okoth and Ojwang are back as Kenya Shujaa name final squad
Menengai Oilers John Okoth and Nakuru’s Chrissant Ojwang’ are back in the national sevens set-up after being named in the Shujaa squad for the opening Nairobi leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 series.
By 7 days ago
Okoth and Ojwang are back as Kenya Shujaa name final squad
How Bread choked Leopards in their special FKF Cup date
Ten-time champions AFC Leopards were the biggest casualties of the Round of 64 as top flight clubs stamped authority in the FKF Cup over the weekend.
By 7 days ago
How Bread choked Leopards in their special FKF Cup date
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How Kevin Wekesa turned rugby platform into climate action force
Kenya Sevens forward Kevin Wekesa is making just as much impact off the field as on it, after earning global recognition for his environmental work through his Play Green initiative.
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How Kevin Wekesa turned rugby platform into climate action force
Boost for Nairobi Sevens as Safaricom pumps Sh10million
Safaricom has committed Sh10 million in support of the upcoming HSBC SVNS2 Rugby Sevens Tournament, scheduled for this weekend at Nyayo National Stadium.
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Boost for Nairobi Sevens as Safaricom pumps Sh10million
Ndege to challenge ouster as FKF appoints Gicheru acting CEO
Former FKF CEO Harold Ndege vows to challenge his ouster in court after Dennis Gicheru was appointed acting CEO.
By 10 days ago
Ndege to challenge ouster as FKF appoints Gicheru acting CEO
Local derbies light up Enterprise Cup quarters
The 2026 Enterprise Cup moves into the in-country quarter-final stage this weekend.
By 10 days ago
Local derbies light up Enterprise Cup quarters
Why all Kenyans must unite to stop cervical cancer
What makes cervical cancer unique is that it is both preventable and treatable through HPV vaccination and early detection via effective screening.
By 10 days ago
Why all Kenyans must unite to stop cervical cancer
Giants, underdogs begin FKF Cup hunt
The 2026 FKF Cup begins this weekend, marking the start of Kenya’s oldest domestic knockout competition.
By 10 days ago
Giants, underdogs begin FKF Cup hunt
KCB crush Blak Blad to cruise into Enterprise Cup semi-finals
KCB RFC stormed into the Enterprise Cup semi-finals with a 62–7 demolition of Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad in Saturday's quarter-final clash played at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.
By 10 days ago
KCB crush Blak Blad to cruise into Enterprise Cup semi-finals
Beware of more Kariobangi Sharks attacks
The fight to stay in the SportPesa Premier League has taken a dramatic turn as the relegation battle begins to gather heat, with just under half the season to go.
By 14 days ago
Beware of more Kariobangi Sharks attacks
Gor Mahia thrash Sofapaka to move four points clear
Gor Mahia opened a four-point gap between them and archrivals AFC Leopards after thrashing relegation-fighting Sofapaka.
By 15 days ago
Gor Mahia thrash Sofapaka to move four points clear
Kabras maintain unbeaten run, MMUST keep survival hopes alive
MMUST picked up a second win after edging visiting Kisumu 25-13.
By 15 days ago
Kabras maintain unbeaten run, MMUST keep survival hopes alive
MMUST, Kisumu and Nakuru fight for Kenya Cup survival
The fight to avoid relegation will be the main focus as the 2025/26 Kenya Cup enters match day seven.
By 17 days ago
MMUST, Kisumu and Nakuru fight for Kenya Cup survival
Tusker praying for win against Posta Rangers
Tusker will be out to keep their push for the top positions alive when they face Posta Rangers at St. Sebastian Park, Murang'a today
By 17 days ago
Tusker praying for win against Posta Rangers
Mwamba in partnership talks with Ambulance service provider Lasante
The meeting, held on Friday morning, sought to explore ways in which LaSante could support Mwamba’s push to greater heights both on and off the pitch and enhance the existing relations.
By 17 days ago
Mwamba in partnership talks with Ambulance service provider Lasante
Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes
Two Senegal players, Iliman Cheikh Baroy Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr, were each handed two-match bans for their behaviour towards the referee.
By 18 days ago
Afcon champions Senegal slapped with Sh77 million fine after chaotic scenes
Magero wins at Nyanza Ladies Medal tourney
Lunar Magero produced a calm and steady round to win the Overall Ladies title at the Nyanza Ladies Medal tournament played at Nyanza Golf Club along the shores of Lake Victoria.
By 21 days ago
Magero wins at Nyanza Ladies Medal tourney
This is where it all but ends for Nairobi United
Nairobi United were knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup after their third straight defeat in Group B, a loss that ended their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals.
By 21 days ago
This is where it all but ends for Nairobi United
Tanzania's Azam leave Nairobi United absolutely disjointed
Tough lessons for Naibois after third straight CAF Confederation Cup defeat
By 22 days ago
Tanzania's Azam leave Nairobi United absolutely disjointed
Chase for playoffs slots, individual gongs take shape in Kenya Cup
With six matches left, teams are beginning to plan for top six playoff spots.
By 24 days ago
Chase for playoffs slots, individual gongs take shape in Kenya Cup
Focus on relegation battle in SPL
APS Bomet welcome Shabana as they seek to move out of danger zone. Gor seek to extend lead at the top with win over Bidco.
By 24 days ago
Focus on relegation battle in SPL
Mathare United silence Ulinzi Stars to move further away from relegation zone
Mathare United ended the first leg of the 2025-2026 SportPesa Premier League on a high despite narrowly edging out Ulinzi Stars 1-0 at Kasarani Annex on Friday.
By 1 month ago
Mathare United silence Ulinzi Stars to move further away from relegation zone
Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar beat Strathmore Leos to move five points clear
Walter Okoth scored a hat trick as Kabras Sugar produced a dominant display to hammer Strathmore Leos 81-21 at the Kakamega Showground and move five points clear
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Kenya Cup: Kabras Sugar beat  Strathmore Leos to move five points clear
AFC Leopards aim to pile pressure on Gor Mahia
Nemesis AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia will be in the spotlight when round 17 of the SportPesa Premier League continues this weekend.
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AFC Leopards aim to pile pressure on Gor Mahia
MMUST target first Kenya Cup win in crucial clash against Impala
MMUST have lost all their opening three matches, a run that has increased pressure on the young squad.
By 1 month ago
MMUST target first Kenya Cup win in crucial clash against Impala
AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit
Leopards scored two stoppage-time goals to beat stubborn APS Bomet 2-1.
By 30 days ago
AFC Leopards fight back to return to SPL summit