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Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

Sevilla confirmed the signing of former Spain and Real Madrid midfielder Isco Alarcón on Monday.

By Associated Press 7 hrs ago

Sevilla confirms signing ex-Spain midfielder Isco

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

Ex-Manchester United star Ryan Giggs starts assault trial

By Associated Press 23 hrs ago

Haaland nets twice on EPL debut as City beat West Ham 2-0

Haaland nets twice on EPL debut as City beat West Ham 2-0

By Associated Press 1 day ago

Man United lose 2-1 to Brighton in Ten Hag's 1st EPL game

Man United lose 2-1 to Brighton in Ten Hag's 1st EPL game

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Preliminary Results: Raila Odinga ahead with 207 votes

Ruto so far has 72 votes while Roots Party’s George Wajackoyah and his Agano Party counterpart are yet to garner any vote.

By Patrick Vidija 23 mins ago

Preliminary Results: Raila Odinga ahead with 207 votes

IEBC: Only 12 million people had voted by 4 pm

IEBC Commissioner Francis Wanderi says voter turnout nationwide at 56.2 pc by 4pm with 12 million people voting, eight by-elections to be held on August 23.

By Winfrey Owino 58 mins ago

IEBC: Only 12 million people had voted by 4 pm

Failed KIEMS kits, low turnout mar election day as voting closes

Voting extended at Mwiki, Runyenjes and Kiambu Institute of Technology polling stations, IEBC officials cite morning delays as exercise closes countrywide.

By Betty Njeru 1 hr ago

Failed KIEMS kits, low turnout mar election day as voting closes

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

Members of Shona community were only recognised as Kenyan citizens last year after 50 years of being stateless. Of their population of 1,670, at least 1,000 are registered as voters.

By Jacinta Mutura 1 hr ago

Kenya's Shona community votes in first poll

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

IEBC officials turned him away after his voter identification done inside the ambulance failed to identify him as a voter. He was among 50 patients who had sought to be allowed to vote.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 1 hr ago

Kisumu patient driven out of hospital to vote, fails to find name on IEBC register

IEBC dismiss claims eligible voters being turned away in Embakasi West

Embakasi West Returning Officer Tabitha Muli says she has not received any complaints of voters being turned away.

By Patrick Vidija 1 hr ago

IEBC dismiss claims eligible voters being turned away in Embakasi West

Azimio la Umoja urges IEBC to conclusively address the manual register issue

Azimio is also blaming IEBC for flatly refusing to print the voter registers so that they can be availed in every polling station on election day.

By Mate Tongola 2 hrs ago

Azimio la Umoja urges IEBC to conclusively address the manual register issue

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

At the same time, WhatsApp will have new features where a user will have over two days to delete their messages from their chars after hitting the send button.

By Mate Tongola 2 hrs ago

You can leave WhatsApp group chats without notifying anyone

Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

Serena Williams says she is ‘evolving away from tennis’

By Associated Press 2 hrs ago

Serena Williams announces 'farewell' to tennis

'Dressed' for the occassion? Kenyans try to outdo each other in 'Githeri Man' fashion

Several voters have been captured at queuing at various polling stations in abnormal attires including mane just wrapped in towels around their waists.

By Mate Tongola 2 hrs ago

'Dressed' for the occassion? Kenyans try to outdo each other in 'Githeri Man' fashion

Harambee Starlets drop in FIFA rankings

National women’s football team Harambee Starlets have dropped two places in the FIFA ranking.

By Washington Onyango 2 days ago

Harambee Starlets drop in FIFA rankings

Jorginho gives Chelsea 1-0 opening win over Everton in EPL

Jorginho’s late first-half penalty was enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Everton in the English Premier League on Saturday

By Associated Press 2 days ago

Jorginho gives Chelsea 1-0 opening win over Everton in EPL

DC United signs Premier League veteran Benteke

D.C. United have signed forward Christian Benteke on a permanent transfer from Crystal Palace.

By Associated Press 2 days ago

DC United signs Premier League veteran Benteke

Nunez helps Liverpool salvage 2-2 draw at Fulham in EPL

New Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score one goal and set up another Saturday as the Reds salvaged a 2-2 draw

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Nunez helps Liverpool salvage 2-2 draw at Fulham in EPL

New voice Drury set as NBC opens EPL season

Peter Drury’s voice has been synonymous with the Premier League for over 20 years. As he embarks on his first season as NBC’s play-by-play announce

By Associated Press 3 days ago

New voice Drury set as NBC opens EPL season

Napoli boss won't sign Africans unless they skip African Cup

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says his club will not sign African players anymore unless they agree not to play in the African Cup of Nations.

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Napoli boss won't sign Africans unless they skip African Cup

Arsenal opens EPL with 2-0 win at Crystal Palace

Arsenal’s newcomers made an immediate impact as they opened the English Premier League beating host Crystal Palace

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Arsenal opens EPL with 2-0 win at Crystal Palace

Ten Hag: 'Not right' to single out Ronaldo for criticism

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tried to shield Cristiano Ronaldo from criticism Friday after the forward left a preseason game early,

By Associated Press 3 days ago

Ten Hag: 'Not right' to single out Ronaldo for criticism

A decade later, Man United still toils in Ferguson's shadow

Nine years, five permanent managers, $1 billion (Sh119 billion) spent on players and zero Premier League titles.

By Associated Press 4 days ago

A decade later, Man United still toils in Ferguson's shadow

Standard Group ready for new football season

After what seemed like eternity, it’s back; the English Premier League (EPL).

By Ochieng Oyugi 4 days ago

Standard Group ready for new football season

Wazito strike first in FKF-PL Promotion playoffs

Ten-man Wazito are one-win away from avoiding relegation to the National Super League after edging out Muranga’a Seal 2-1

By Washington Onyango 4 days ago

Wazito strike first in FKF-PL Promotion playoffs

Ten Hag: 'Unacceptable' that Ronaldo, others left game early

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said it was “unacceptable” for Cristiano Ronaldo and other players to leave Old Trafford

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Ten Hag: 'Unacceptable' that Ronaldo, others left game early

Leicester keeper Schmeichel joins French club Nice

Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel joined French club Nice on Wednesday after an 11-year spell with Leicester

By Associated Press 5 days ago

Leicester keeper Schmeichel joins French club Nice

Murang'a Seal, Wazito to clash in FKF-PL Playoff on Thursday

The delayed Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League promotion and relegation playoffs will be played on Thursday

By Washington Onyango 5 days ago

Murang'a Seal, Wazito to clash in FKF-PL Playoff on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire most abused Premier League players - study

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are the most abused Premier League players on Twitter

By Odero Charles 6 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire most abused Premier League players - study

Mourinho calls and players come running to join him at Roma

Always known as a great motivator, José Mourinho is also excelling as a pitchman in his latest coaching job at Roma.

By Associated Press 6 days ago

Mourinho calls and players come running to join him at Roma

Saudi-funded Newcastle on inexorable path to soccer's summit

Kylian Mbappe has yet to join. There’s no sign of Lionel Messi becoming part of the “Toon Army,” either. Erling Haaland,

By Associated Press 7 days ago

Saudi-funded Newcastle on inexorable path to soccer's summit

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

New D.C. United coach Wayne Rooney didn’t have to wait long to earn his first victory.

By Associated Press 8 days ago

D.C. United stuns Orlando City 2-1 in Rooney's debut

Ronaldo is 'happy to be back' playing for Man United

Cristiano Ronaldo was “happy to be back” playing for Manchester United after he appeared for 45 minutes in the 1-1 draw against Spanish team Rayo Vallecano

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Ronaldo is 'happy to be back' playing for Man United

Messi, Neymar score in 4-0 win as PSG wins Champions Trophy

Lionel Messi opened the scoring and Neymar scored twice as French champion Paris Saint-Germain beat French Cup winner Nantes 4-0 to win the Champions Trophy on Sunday.

By Associated Press 8 days ago

Messi, Neymar score in 4-0 win as PSG wins Champions Trophy

England beat Germany 2-1 in European Championship final

England beat Germany 2-1 in the final of the European Championship after extra time on Sunday to win its first major women’s soccer title.

By Associated Press 8 days ago

England beat Germany 2-1 in European Championship final

Barca agree sale of defender Mingueza to Celta Vigo

FC Barcelona and Celta Vigo have reached an agreement for Celta to buy Barca defender Oscar Mingueza.

By Xinhua 9 days ago

Barca agree sale of defender Mingueza to Celta Vigo

Bayern see off Leipzig in goal festival to clinch 2022 Supercup

German giants Bayern Munich clinched the first title of the season after overpowering resilient Leipzig 5-3 to lift their 10th DFL Supercup on Saturday.

By Xinhua 9 days ago

Bayern see off Leipzig in goal festival to clinch 2022 Supercup

Dortmund striker Sbastien Haller to undergo chemotherapy for a testicular tumour

Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller needs chemotherapy treatment because his testicular tumor was found to be malignant, the club said Saturday.

By Associated Press 9 days ago

Dortmund striker Sbastien Haller to undergo chemotherapy for a testicular tumour

Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya laid to rest

The body of the late Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya who succumbed after a long battle with cancer was on Sunday laid to rest at their Tuwan home

By Martin Ndiema 9 days ago

Sofapaka midfielder Wisdom Naya laid to rest

Ronaldo: 'The king plays' in Man U friendly game on Sunday

Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to make his return to playing for Manchester United in the club’s exhibition game on Sunday against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford

By Associated Press 9 days ago

Ronaldo: 'The king plays' in Man U friendly game on Sunday

Liverpool beat Man City 3-1 for Community Shield

Darwin Nunez shaded Erling Haaland in their first matchup by scoring Liverpool's final goal as it beat Manchester City 3-1 in the Community Shield on Saturday.

By Associated Press 9 days ago

Liverpool beat Man City 3-1 for Community Shield

Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares moves to Marseille on loan

Arsenal left back Nuno Tavares has joined French club Marseille on a season-long loan, the Premier League team said Saturday.

By Associated Press 10 days ago

Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares moves to Marseille on loan

Liverpool coach Klopp encourages German women's team ahead of England final

All of a sudden, the face and the voice of Jurgen Klopp turned up in the locker room of the German women's team in Milton Keynes.

By Xinhua 10 days ago

Liverpool coach Klopp encourages German women's team ahead of England final

Manchester United unveil new signing Eriksen

Manchester United have unveiled Christian Eriksen as their second signing of the summer on a free transfer.

By Xinhua 10 days ago

Manchester United unveil new signing Eriksen

Gor unveil Jonathan McKinstry of Northern Ireland as new head coach

The former Uganda Cranes tactician takes over from Andreas Spiers of Germany whose contract with the club expired early this month.

By Ochieng Oyugi 11 days ago

Gor unveil Jonathan McKinstry of Northern Ireland as new head coach

Popp powers Germany past France, into Euro 2022 final

Alexandra Popp scored twice to power Germany to a 2-1 win over France on Wednesday night and into the final of the European Championship against England.

By Associated Press 11 days ago

Popp powers Germany past France, into Euro 2022 final

Everton signs Dwight McNeil from relegated Burnley

Everton signed Dwight McNeil from relegated Burnley for a reported 20 million pounds ($24 million) on Thursday

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Everton signs Dwight McNeil from relegated Burnley

Suarez signs with Uruguayan team, returning to soccer roots

Luis Suárez on Wednesday confirmed that he has signed with Nacional in Montevideo, the club where Uruguay’s historic goal-scorer made his soccer debut 17 years ago.

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Suarez signs with Uruguayan team, returning to soccer roots

Wazito, Seal to clash in FKF PL playoffs

Wazito will fight to retain their FKF Premier League status when they host Murang’a Seal in the FKF PL promotion and relegation playoffs on Saturday.

By Washington Onyango 12 days ago

Wazito, Seal to clash in FKF PL playoffs

Neymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer

Brazil forward Neymar will stand trial in Spain a month before the World Cup for alleged irregularities involving his transfer to Barcelona in 2013.

By Associated Press 12 days ago

Neymar to stand trial in Spain for Barcelona transfer

Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez

Manchester United has confirmed the signing of Argentinean international central defender, Lisandro Martinez from Ajax for a fee of 56.7 million euros (68.3 million US dollars).

By Xinhua 12 days ago

Atletico fans don't want Ronaldo as Manchester United sign Lisandro Martinez

Martinez joins Man United as potential threat to Maguire

Martinez signed a five-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months at United, with the clubs having reached agreement on the transfer 10 days ago.

By Associated Press 13 days ago

Martinez joins Man United as potential threat to Maguire

Wazito to play Muranga Seal in FKF-PL promotion playoffs on Saturday

The battle to secure the last spot remaining ahead of the 2022-2023 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season will resume on Saturday when Wazito host Muranga Seal on Saturday.

By Washington Onyango 13 days ago

Wazito to play Muranga Seal in FKF-PL promotion playoffs on Saturday

Ronaldo back at Man United, future shrouded in uncertainty

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United remained shrouded in uncertainty after the Portugal great returned to the club’s training ground with his agent on Tuesday.

By Associated Press 13 days ago

Ronaldo back at Man United, future shrouded in uncertainty

Ronaldo arrives at Man United's training base with his agent Jorge Mendes for showdown talks

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at Manchester United’s training ground with his agent on Tuesday with the Portugal great’s future at the English club up in the air.

By Associated Press 14 days ago

Ronaldo arrives at Man United's training base with his agent Jorge Mendes for showdown talks