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Man City edge ahead on goals scored as title race with Arsenal hits boiling point

Manchester City moved top of the Premier League after a narrow win over Burnley, edging Arsenal on goals scored as the title race enters a tense final stretch.
By Tania Omusale 2026-04-23 10:15:15
Madina Okot reflects on visa setbacks, humble beginnings and key support that drove her to achieve her WNBA dream after being drafted by Atlanta Dream.
By Molly Chebet 2026-04-16 10:14:22
Arsenal reached the Champions League semifinals after a 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate win, setting up a clash with Atletico Madrid.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-04-16 09:58:15
Madina Okot was left emotional after a surprise video message from her former coach went viral, highlighting her journey from Kenya to U.S. college basketball ahead of the WNBA draft.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-04-15 13:30:00
Olivia Nelson-Ododa has extended her stay with the Connecticut Sun for two more seasons, while Kenya’s Madina Okot has been drafted by the Atlanta Dream, a major boost for Kenyan basketball.
By Molly Chebet 2026-04-15 11:21:01
A retrial into the death of Diego Maradona has begun, with prosecutors alleging medical negligence by his care team while the defence insists his death was due to long-term health issues.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-04-15 09:42:14
Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong was fatally shot after armed robbers attacked his team bus during a late-night ambush in the Ashanti region, sparking mourning across the country.
By AFP 2026-04-15 08:37:13
Noah Okafor’s brace inspired Leeds United to a historic 2-1 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, ending a 45-year wait and deepening United’s setback under Michael Carrick.
By Jael Wakesho 2026-04-14 12:20:38
Eighteen-year-old Australian sprinter Gout Gout ran a world U20 200m record of 19.67 seconds in Sydney, surpassing Usain Bolt’s best teenage time.
By Tania Omusale 2026-04-14 12:08:54
Karim Madonga has challenged Portifas Odipo to a fight following Majembe’s Vurugu Championship win, sparking a heated exchange and mixed reactions from fans across Kenya and Tanzania.
By Molly Chebet 2026-04-14 09:34:38
Khaby Lame has been named ambassador for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event in Africa, to boost global youth engagement and promote Senegal’s historic hosting.
By Boniface Mithika 2026-04-10 16:30:00
Kenyans rally behind skater Kelvin Ruhiu with cash support after his self-funded gold and silver medal triumph in Benin.
By Molly Chebet 2026-04-09 13:48:09