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CAF president confident that AFCON 2027 won't be moved from Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda

Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of ⁠African Football (CAF), said he remains confident Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda will ‌successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup ‌of Nations, dismissing suggestions the ‌tournament could be moved elsewhere.

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Kenya invites private sector to invest in opportunities around 2027 AFCON

The Kenyan government has urged the corporate sector to strategically invest in multiple commercial opportunities around the PAMOJA 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as part of establishing a firm foundation for a progressive sports ecosystem whose benefits will go beyond the tournament.

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Julien Mette rallies Tusker to defeat Al Ahli in CAF Confederation Cup return leg

Kenyan Premier League side Tusker FC have the opportunity to progress to the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round when they host Sudanese outfit Al Ahli Wad Madani at Nyayo Stadium on Saturday.

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Akonnor urges discipline as Gor Mahia face Pyramids in CAF Champions League test

Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia under Ghana coach Charles Akonnor will be making their return to the CAF Champions League campaign when they take on Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, September 6th.

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Olunga returns as Benni McCarthy unveils Kenya squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has unveiled his provisional squad ahead of their opening back-to-back fixtures in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, against Eritrea and Guinea in September.

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South Africa finally appoint a new coach as 2027 AFCON qualifiers loom

South Africa have appointed Pitso Mosimane for a third spell in charge of the national team just three weeks before they start their bid for a place at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

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Uncertainty rocks Kenyan Premier League as High Court halts Saturday kick-off date

After two months of pre-season and clubs strengthening their squad, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League will not kick off as planned after the High Court at Milimani declined the Federation’s urgent application seeking to lift orders blocking the 2026/27 league’s commencement on Saturday.

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CAF and host nations review readiness for AFCON 2027 in East Africa

Kenya has continued to reaffirm its readiness and commitment to successfully deliver its obligations as a host nation for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, as preparations for the continental showpiece gathers momentum.

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Victor Wanyama predicts that former club Tottenham will win 26/27 Premier League title

Despite Opta's Supercomputer backing Arsenal to defend the 2026/27 Premier League title, former Kenya national team midfielder Victor Wanyama has thrown his weight behind Tottenham to be crowned the champions.

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Morocco advance at WAFCON despite heated draw against Senegal

Morocco advanced to the WAFCON quarter-finals after a 0-0 draw against Senegal. Jorge Vilda’s players could even have won the match, but Mrabet missed the same penalty twice, with the referee ruling that it had to be retaken. Senegal secured a creditable draw, but it was not enough to qualify for the next round, as Algeria secured the second spot in Group A by beating Kenya 2-0 in the same fixture.

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Morocco beat Algeria in the dying moments to win Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash

In a match with so much at stake, Morocco beat Algeria 1-0 thanks to a goal scored in the 86th minute by Sanaa Mssoudy, securing the win at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations clash on home soil. The Atlas Lionesses, having already beaten Kenya on the opening day, are the sole leaders of Group A and well on their way to qualifying for the quarter-finals.

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Senegal bounce back from opening game defeat with narrow win over Kenya at WAFCON

Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kenya thanks to a goal from FC Metz striker Seynabou Mbengue, scored on the half-hour mark. Following their opening defeat to Algeria, Senegal bounced back to claim three crucial points in their bid to finish in the top two of Group A and qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Morocco thrash Kenya in their opening match of the women's 2026 Africa Cup of Nations

Eager for revenge after losing to Nigeria in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was also held in Morocco, the Atlas Lionesses secured a resounding 4-0 victory in their opening match of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations against Kenya. At the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, it was a one-sided affair, seeing Morocco top Group A ahead of Algeria, who had beaten Senegal 2-0 earlier in the evening.

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Kautar Azraf: The Barcelona prodigy who could shine for Morocco at WAFCON 2026

Morocco kicks off their Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign on Sunday evening against Kenya at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, just a few hours after the opening match between Algeria and Senegal. Among the 26 Atlas Lionesses selected by Jorge Vilda, one of the youngest players is drawing particular attention: Kautar Azraf, an 18-year-old striker for Barcelona’s reserve team, who will experience her very first major tournament with the senior squad.

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NFL starting to tap into African market with annual competitions

The NFL came to Kenya this weekend for its latest competition on the African continent as it seeks to win converts to the sport.

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Power Dynamos confirm departure of Kenya striker Moses Shumah to AmaZulu FC

Kenya national team striker Moses Shumah has left Zambia Premier League champions Power Dynamos to sign for South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) outfit AmaZulu FC.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kariobangi Sharks and FKF face standoff over relegation play-offs

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Kariobangi Sharks are headed for a huge fall-out after the former confirmed there will be no play-offs for relegation battle this year.

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Vasili Manousakis says Kenya got what they wanted in huge victory against Lesotho

Ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Kenya national team assistant coach Vasili Manousakis has praised the performance of the national team following their 4-0 friendly victory against Lesotho on Sunday.

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Kenya make amends to hammer Lesotho in final friendly of June window

Kenya national team Harambee Stars produced one of their best performances in recent months to hammer Lesotho 4-0 in an international friendly played at Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa on Sunday.

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Kenya coach Benni McCarthy unhappy with performance in Lesotho friendly draw

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has admitted he was not impressed with the performance of Harambee Stars following their 1-1 in the June FIFA friendly draw against Lesotho at Lucas Moripe Stadium, in Pretoria, South Africa, on Thursday.

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Kenya surrender lead to draw against Lesotho in June friendly

Kenya national team Harambee Stars gave away a first-half lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in their first friendly of the June FIFA window on Thursday.

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Kenya coach Benni McCarthy discusses the importance of Lesotho friendly matches

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has opened up on why the upcoming friendly matches against Lesotho during the June FIFA international break are important to the team as they step up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

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Kenya to face Lesotho as June window fixtures undergo changes

Kenya national team Harambee Stars’ June international window has undergone changes following logistical challenges that affected the initially planned fixtures.

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Gianni Infantino hails Gor Mahia for clinching record FKF Premier League crown

The president of the world football governing body (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, has congratulated Kenyan giants Gor Mahia for clinching the 2025/26 FKF Premier League crown.