Football

Bandari FC Secures First Win of KPL Season with 1-0 Victory Over Mara Sugar

Bandari FC Secures First Win of KPL Season with 1-0 Victory Over Mara Sugar

Bandari FC clinched their first win of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kenya Premier League (KPL) 2024/2025 season, defeating Mara Sugar FC 1-0 at Mombasa Sports Club on Sunday. Shasiri Nahimana scored the match's only goal in the 35th minute with a powerful shot that deflected off Mara Sugar defender Drona Openda, giving Bandari the edge in a closely contested game. After a 1-1 draw in their season opener against Posta Rangers, Bandari's relentless attack in the first half kept Mara Sugar on the back foot. Despite creating several chances, Nahimana’s goal remained the sole breakthrough. Mara Sugar came out…
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PS Ismail Tournament Ends in Mandera, Awards Over Ksh 1.1 Million to Winning Teams

PS Ismail Tournament Ends in Mandera, Awards Over Ksh 1.1 Million to Winning Teams

The final leg of Phase One of the PS Ismail Tournament concluded today in Takaba, Mandera West Sub-County, wrapping up a three-day event that spanned Mandera South, Banisa, and Mandera West. In a thrilling final, Blue Rangers FC triumphed over Lagsure FC, winning 4-2 on penalties to claim the Mandera West Sub-County Trophy, marking the end of this youth-focused football initiative. A total of Ksh 1.1 million was awarded to the top teams from the three sub-counties, with each winning team receiving Ksh 200,000. Individual excellence was also recognized, with top scorers, best goalkeepers, and standout players in each sub-county…
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Journalists Must Offer Factual Critique, Not Spread Rumours

Journalists Must Offer Factual Critique, Not Spread Rumours

One rule of thumb reporters follow when researching a story is that no single source can provide all the information they might need. Journalism is both a profession and a craft, drawing on specialized skills and adhering to common standards. Journalists have a responsibility to provide information that is accurate, fairly reported, and independent. Unfortunately, this standard practice is sometimes abandoned, even by well-respected journalists working in reputable media organizations. In an article authored by Cellestine Olilo and published in the Daily Nation on July 5th, 2024, headlined "Speak and be Damned: All is Not Well with Our Gallant Junior…
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Harambee Stars AFCON 2025 Group Match Fixtures Announced

Harambee Stars AFCON 2025 Group Match Fixtures Announced

The fixtures for the Harambee Stars in the upcoming AFCON 2025, to be held in Morocco, have been officially announced. Kenya will face a series of challenging matches in the group stage, kicking off their campaign in September 2024. Matchday 1: Kenya vs Zimbabwe The Harambee Stars will begin their journey against Zimbabwe. The match is scheduled between September 2 and 10, 2024, and will be a crucial opener for Kenya. Matchday 2: Namibia vs Kenya Following the Zimbabwe match, Kenya will travel to face Namibia. This encounter, also scheduled between September 2 and 10, 2024, will be another key…
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Aston Villa Signs Ian Maatsen from Chelsea

Aston Villa Signs Ian Maatsen from Chelsea

Aston Villa has officially announced the acquisition of left-back Ian Maatsen from Chelsea. The 22-year-old Dutch player, recently named in the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season, played a pivotal role in helping Borussia Dortmund reach the final while on loan at the German club. Maatsen is Villa's second summer signing, following the arrival of winger Lewis Dobbin from Everton. Known for his versatility, Maatsen can operate both as a left-back and in midfield. He is currently representing the Netherlands at UEFA Euro 2024, with his team set to face Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday. Who…
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