Lautaro Martinez's late strike delivers Copa America glory to Argentina
Argentina claimed the 2024 Copa América title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia, thanks to Lautaro Martinez's decisive goal in extra time.
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Lautaro Martinez's late strike delivers Copa America glory to Argentina
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
The Kenya Sevens rugby national team, Shujaa, has arrived in France, marking the beginning of their final preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
By 2 months ago
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
Lautaro Martinez's late strike delivers Copa America glory to Argentina
Argentina claimed the 2024 Copa América title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia, thanks to Lautaro Martinez's decisive goal in extra time.
By 2 months ago
Lautaro Martinez's late strike delivers Copa America glory to Argentina
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
The Kenya Sevens rugby national team, Shujaa, has arrived in France, marking the beginning of their final preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
By 2 months ago
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
Lautaro Martinez's late strike delivers Copa America glory to Argentina
Argentina claimed the 2024 Copa América title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia, thanks to Lautaro Martinez's decisive goal in extra time.
By 2 months ago
Lautaro Martinez's late strike delivers Copa America glory to Argentina
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
The Kenya Sevens rugby national team, Shujaa, has arrived in France, marking the beginning of their final preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
By 2 months ago
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
The Kenya Sevens rugby national team, Shujaa, has arrived in France, marking the beginning of their final preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
By Robert Abong'o 2 months ago
Shujaa land in Miramas for Paris Olympics final preparations
Customer Service Week Quiz
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By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Customer Service Week Quiz
Kenya, NBA ink deal to grow basketball in the country
Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to facilitate the development of basketball infrastructure and talent in the country.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Kenya, NBA ink deal to grow basketball in the country
I'm going back to my roots: World's football stars find solace in motherland Africa
A visit back to your motherland most times is positively nostalgic, a sentiment that holds water even for the renowned stars of the football world.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
I'm going back to my roots: World's football stars find solace in motherland Africa
Heatstroke explained: What really happened to referee Janny Sikazwe on the pitch?
In an AFCON Group F match pitting North Africans Tunisia and Mali, centre referee Janny Sikazwe was guilty of ending the match prematurely twice, much to the anger of the Tunisian bench.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Heatstroke explained: What really happened to referee Janny Sikazwe on the pitch?
The knee ligament injury explained
Ligaments are tough, elastic connective tissues that surround a joint and attach two bones together. They help in limiting the joint's movement whilst providing support.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
The knee ligament injury explained
Hamstring injury explained
First, the hamstrings are three muscles at the back of the thigh that run to just below the knee from your hip.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Hamstring injury explained
Cardiac arrest: Why athletes have to call off their careers after heart problems
Many athletes have been forced to immediately end their careers after such cases. Argentine Sergio Aguero was the latest case in sport to do so, having to stop playing after developing Arrhythmia.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Cardiac arrest: Why athletes have to call off their careers after heart problems
Concussions: Why a football match has to stop after a head injury
Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by either a slight knock or a violent blow to the head.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Concussions: Why a football match has to stop after a head injury
National Football League touches down in Kenya
The National Football League, through its programme dubbed NFL Africa has touched down in Kenya aiming to invest in growing the game at all levels across the African continent.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
National Football League touches down in Kenya
Nick Mwendwa now a free man after court drops Sh38 million theft charges
Court has today dismissed the Sh38m theft case filed against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Nick Mwendwa now a free man after court drops Sh38 million theft charges
Standard Group develops new App using Google's Flutter News Toolkit
Standard Group develops news app through Google's Flutter News Toolkit
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Standard Group develops new App using Google's Flutter News Toolkit
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When urinating on fields and strange prayers wins you more football matches
The use of spiritual beliefs or systems by incorporating spells and peculiar items is deeply rooted in African culture.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
When urinating on fields and strange prayers wins you more football matches
Why Karim Benzema wears a bandage on his right hand
What was missing from the Frenchman during the Ballon D'or ceremony, was the custom bandage on his right hand.
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Why Karim Benzema wears a bandage on his right hand
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Sadio Mane: Selfless footballer making a difference on and off the pitch
"Why would I want 10 Ferraris, twenty diamond watches, or two planes? What will these objects do for me and for the world?" - Mane
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
Sadio Mane: Selfless footballer making a difference on and off the pitch
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When balls and shoes are worth more than just silver and gold
Ali bin Nasser took control of the World Cup quarter-final pitting England and Argentina on the afternoon of 1986, little did he know that the next 90 mins would change the course of history
By Robert Abong'o 1 year ago
When balls and shoes are worth more than just silver and gold
News Quiz: How well do you know Arsenal Football Club?
Only real Gunner fans can answer these 10 questions correctly:
By Robert Abong'o, Standard Sports 2 years ago
News Quiz: How well do you know Arsenal Football Club?
Ferdinand Omanyala loses by 0.01 seconds to American in Switzerland
World 100m silver medallist Marvin Bracy last night beat Commonwealth champion Ferdinand Omanyala by 0.01 seconds to claim victory in the second 100 metres race at the Spitzen Leichtathletik.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Ferdinand Omanyala loses by 0.01 seconds to American in Switzerland
Blow to IEBC as billions used to fund court cases
The electoral agency has spent Sh2.6 billion in legal fees in the past four years. Audit shows out of Sh1.9 billion pending bills request, Sh1.4 billion is for legal fees.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Blow to IEBC as billions used to fund court cases
Ferdinand Omanyala gets Visa, hopes to get to Oregon in time for race
Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has been rocked by VISA issues while preparing to travel to the United States for the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon .
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Ferdinand Omanyala gets Visa, hopes to get to Oregon in time for race
PSG unveil Christophe Galtier as new head coach
French football club PSG have sacked head coach Mauricio Pochettino and replaced him with former Nice boss Christophe Galtier on a two-year deal.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
PSG unveil Christophe Galtier as new head coach
Gor Mahia, head coach Andreas Spiers part ways
Spiers joined K'Ogalo at the start of February, a day after Ugandan strategist Paul Nkata's appointment on an interim basis.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Gor Mahia, head coach Andreas Spiers part ways
PSG sack Mauricio Pochettino
Paris St Germain have announced the decision to part ways with head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
PSG sack Mauricio Pochettino
The rise and rise of Gabriel Jesus: From painting streets to scoring goals
Eight years ago, the name Gabriel Fernando de Jesus was just another name. A young boy, painting the streets of his hometown of Sau Paulo, Jesus dreamed of playing on the big stage.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
The rise and rise of Gabriel Jesus: From painting streets to scoring goals
Man United striker Mason Greenwood to remain on bail
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood, arrested at the end of January on suspicion of rape and assault, will remain on bail.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Man United striker Mason Greenwood to remain on bail
Teams in Qatar World Cup will have 26 players, not 23
Teams participating in the Qatar World Cup this year will be allowed to select a maximum of 26 players, three more than the usual 23.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Teams in Qatar World Cup will have 26 players, not 23
How Sadio Mane spent more than Sh100 million to slowly transform his home village
2019 African Footballer of the Year Sadio Mane is giving back to the community in his home village of Bambali, Senegal.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
How Sadio Mane spent more than Sh100 million to slowly transform his home village
Erick Ten Hag's assistants at Man United confirmed
Mitchell van der Gaag and Steve McClaren have been confirmed as Erik ten Hag's assistants at Manchester United.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Erick Ten Hag's assistants at Man United confirmed
La Liga to report PSG to UEFA, claim Mbappe deal attacks economic stability of European football
The Spanish league will move to file a complaint against Paris St Germain after the renewal of Kylian Mbappe's contract.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
La Liga to report PSG to UEFA, claim Mbappe deal attacks economic stability of European football
Gachagua to Ruto: I will not let you, 'hustler nation' down
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has been chosen to be Deputy President William Ruto's presidential running mate.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Gachagua to Ruto:  I will not let you, 'hustler nation' down
Shujaa parts ways with coach Namcos, appoints Damian McGrath on two-year-deal
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has today announced its decision to part ways with the Kenyan men's national sevens (Shujaa) team Head Coach Innocent Simiyu.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Shujaa parts ways with coach Namcos, appoints Damian McGrath on two-year-deal
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Concussions: Why a football match has to stop after a head injury
It happens when a person's brain moves rapidly, twists or bounces inside the skull and experiences a back and forth type of movement, causing it to collide with the insides of the skull.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Concussions: Why a football match has to stop after a head injury
Mwai Kibaki's final journey - Photos
Former President Mwai Kibaki will lie in state for three days as viewing of the body takes place at Parliament buildings in Nairobi.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Mwai Kibaki's final journey - Photos
Despite FIFA Suspension, Kenya grouped alongside Cameroon in AFCON qualifiers
Kenya has been grouped alongside East African neighbours Burundi, Namibia and previous hosts Cameroon in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
By Robert Abong'o 2 years ago
Despite FIFA Suspension, Kenya grouped alongside Cameroon in AFCON qualifiers
Gachagua Impeached
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Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols
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