Football
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Motsepe explains cancelled Uganda visit, promises special AFCON inspection
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has promised a special visit to Uganda after US travel restrictions disrupted his planned AFCON 2027 inspection.
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USA’s Emma Hayes tells FIFA to go further on women’s opportunities
United States women’s national team coach Emma Hayes has urged football to expand opportunities for women beyond coaching positions. Her comments come as FIFA implements new regulations requiring female representation across technical…
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FIFA’s new female coaching rule takes effect at U-20 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun implementing a landmark regulation requiring female representation within technical teams at all its women’s competitions. The regulation is making its debut at the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup…
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Who are Jubilee and Joseph Ntege? Ugandan-rooted twins join Nottingham Forest
Ugandan-rooted teenage twins Jubilee and Joseph Ntege have taken another significant step in their careers after signing for Premier League club Nottingham Forest. Forest announced on September 16 that the 16-year-old brothers…
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FKF power struggle heads to Congress as Kenya league finally prepares for kickoff
Kenya’s Premier League may finally return this weekend, but the governance battle inside Football Kenya Federation is showing little sign of ending. FKF branch chairpersons have called for a Special General Meeting…
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Hussein-Mariga power struggle tests FKF stability ahead of AFCON 2027
A growing leadership dispute between FKF president Hussein Mohammed and deputy McDonald Mariga is testing federation stability ahead of Kenya’s AFCON 2027 co-hosting duties.
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Kenya to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in historic African first
Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships at Kasarani Stadium, making Kenya the first African country to stage the global competition.
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Al Ahli: FIFA trophy, Denis Onyango and what is at stake
Mamelodi Sundowns are one victory away from adding a FIFA trophy to their growing collection when they face Saudi Arabian giants Al Ahli in Pretoria on Saturday. The September 19 encounter brings…
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Akii-Bua Stadium ahead of schedule, Minister Ogwang confirms AFCON 2027 readiness
LIRA CITY — Construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is ahead of schedule, with the Government targeting completion before the contractual handover deadline of January 2, 2027, State Minister…
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Vipers set for $100,000 CAF payment after Champions League exit
Vipers’ CAF Champions League exit comes with a $100,000 solidarity payment, worth about Shs392 million, after their recent funding dispute with NCS.