Giants who have fallen by the wayside as Chan enters last four

If someone told you that Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, DR Congo, or even Angola would fail to reach the quarterfinals of a continental football tournament 10 years ago, you'd have laughed it off.

By Robert Abong'o 5 months ago

For Muchiri, fans are the force behind Kenya's top form

Former Tusker FC forward Boniface Muchiri was somewhat lost for words when he saw 48,000 fans turn up to watch as Harambee Stars took on Morocco.

By Robert Abong'o 5 months ago

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How Jose Mourinho influenced McCarthy in defensive artistry

Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy might be tempted to schedule the next training session with only 10 starting players on the pitch.

By Robert Abong'o 5 months ago

Why McCarthy could bank on 20-year-old Manzur in his engine room against Angola

Kenya's much-celebrated 1-0 against victory DR Congo in the 2024 African Nations Championship on Sunday did more than just secure three precious points.

By Robert Abong'o 5 months ago

Murkomen confident Kenya will host CHAN 2024

Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has dismissed growing doubts about the country's preparedness to co-host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago

Max Verstappen wins fourth consecutive F1 championship

Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinched his fourth consecutive Formula One world championship during the Las Vegas Grand Prix on November 24, 2024.

By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago

Harambee Stars drops four places in latest FIFA rankings

The Kenya men's national football team has dropped four positions in the latest FIFA rankings updated on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago

What awaits new Sports CS Ababu Namwamba?

President William Ruto has this afternoon appointed Ababu Namwamba as the new Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary.

By Robert Abong'o 3 years ago

Former Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya dead

Former Sofapaka midfielder Widsom Naya is dead.

By Robert Abong'o 3 years ago

Will Kenya Kwanza and Azimio deliver on sports promises?

With only 36 days left to the General Election, political coalitions in Kenya are scrambling to get it right with the aim of winning.

By Robert Abong'o 3 years ago

Sports agenda: What's in Azimio and Kenya Kwanza manifestoes?

At the moment, sport in Kenya is at a crossroads.

By Robert Abong'o 3 years ago

World's best footballers spend holidays in Africa

Standard Sports takes a look at top football personalities who have enjoyed quality time with their loved ones across several cities in Africa.

By Robert Abong'o 3 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo announces death of new born

Man United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the death of one of his children.

By Robert Abong’o 3 years ago

Kenyan long-distance runner Joyce Chepkirui slapped with 4-year doping ban

Joyce Chepkirui, a Kenyan long-distance runner has received a 4-year-ban after being found guilty of an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) violation.

By Robert Abong’o 3 years ago

FIFA World Cup trophy to land in Kenya next month

The 6.1 kilogram 18-karat FIFA World Cup trophy will be on display in Nairobi, Kenya on May 26 and 27.

By Robert Abong’o 3 years ago

Raila treated for food poisoning and discharged

Opposition leader Raila Odinga was on Tuesday night taken ill, driven to Karen Hospital, Nairobi, from where he was discharged Wednesday after a night of tests, treatment and observation.

By Cyrus Ombati and Moses Nyamori 8 years ago

Raila’s daughter recovering in S Africa

Raila Odinga's daughter, Rosemary, is recovering in South Africa after an operation at a Nairobi hospital, a family source has said.

By Cyrus Ombati and Moses Nyamori 8 years ago

Nurses protest arrest of two colleagues over patient’s death

Two nurses and a support staff have been arrested over last November's incident in which a patient was murdered in his ward at the Kenyatta National Hospital.

By Cyrus Ombati and Moses Nyamori 9 years ago

Three die in Western Kenya and scores injured in protests

At least three died and more than 30 others were injured as police clashed with Opposition supporters in seven counties during demonstrations to press the ouster of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officials.

By Cyrus Ombati and Moses Nyamori 9 years ago