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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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Fixtures, results, schedule: All you need to know about the ongoing Women's Africa Cup of Nations

The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations kicked off on Sunday with Algeria and Morocco starting their Group A campaigns with wins over Senegal and Kenya, respectively.

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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.

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Kenya boss Benni McCarthy speaks out on vacant role at PSL giants Kaizer Chiefs

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has discussed the vacant role at South African club Kaizer Chiefs following the decision to fire the entire technical bench at the end of the 2025-26 Premier Soccer League (PSL) season.

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Hussein Mohammed survives FKF ‘ouster’ after FIFA dismisses NEC suspension

World governing body FIFA has overturned the suspension of Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, terming the move unconstitutional and against the FKF constitution.

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Gor Mahia reclaim FKF Premier League title after rivals AFC Leopards suffer defeat

Kenyan giants Gor Mahia reclaimed the FKF Premier League title after their closest rivals AFC Leopards suffered a 2-1 defeat against APS Bomet at Kericho Green Stadium on Sunday.

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Benni to face Bafana: Draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers concluded

Kenya coach Benni McCarthy will come up against compatriots South Africa as one of several mouth-watering match-ups in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after the draw was concluded in Cairo on Tuesday.

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Kenya coach Benni McCarthy calls up five new faces for friendly matches

Kenya national team coach Benni McCarthy has included five new players in his Harambee Stars squad to prepare for the upcoming friendly matches against Palestine and Kyrgyzstan during the June international window.

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Kenya to face Kyrgyzstan and Palestine as part of AFCON 2027 preparations

Kenya's Harambee Stars will return to action during the June international window with two build-up matches lined up in Central Asia as preparations continue for the upcoming AFCON 2027 qualifiers.

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Kenyan government give timeline on new stadium ahead of AFCON 2027

The government of Kenya has affirmed that construction works at the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City, currently at 91% completion, will be finalised by the end of July as Kenya intensifies preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

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Organisers prioritise security ahead of AFCON 2027 in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania

Kenyan organisers have prioritised security for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as plans to host the continental sporting event alongside Uganda and Tanzania continue to motor on.