Origi: Kenya can still qualify for Afcon

By John Kyanda,

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Arnold Origi is confident Kenya can still qualify for next year’s African Cup of Nations despite having lost ground in the...

afcon , Arnold Origi , Harambee Stars , kenya

FIFA issues ban threat to players over European Super League

By Agencies,

Players who compete in a European Super League will be barred from Fifa competitions, world football's governing body said on Thursday. Fifa and ...

European super league , FIFA

Less celebrated African stars who played for Barcelona and Real Madrid

By Agencies,

The first LaLiga fixture between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid took place way back in 1929, sparking an intense sporting rivalry that has lasted almost...

Achraf Hakimi , African stars , Barcelona , El Classico , Javier Balboa , La Liga , Moussa Wague , Real Madrid , Samuel Okunowo , Wilfried Kaptoum

The most stylish African players in LaLiga, past and present

By Agencies,

It’s no secret that football is one of the more glamorous sports out there, made all the more so by some dazzling footwork and flair. And what’s m...

Liberty’s Mutuse relishes chance of joining Iniesta at Japan’s side Kobe

By Stanley Mativo,

Had everything gone to plan, a young man by the name Mutuse Junior would by now be rubbing shoulders with one of the finest footballers of our time. ...

Andres Iniesta , JAPAN , Liberty Academy , Mutuse Junior , Vissel Kobe

Barca president Bartomeu faces vote of no-confidence

By Reuters,

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is set to face a vote of no-confidence from the club’s members after a campaign group seeking to oust him g...

FC Barcelona , Josep Maria Bartomeu , Lionel Messi , Vote of no confidence

Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

By Reuters,

Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic has rejoined Europa League holders Sevilla on a four-year deal from Barcelona for an undisclosed fee, the Liga team sa...

FC Barcelona , Ivan Rakitic , Sevilla , Transfers

Pollack confident of replacing departed stars as Gor rebuilds

By John Kyanda,

John Kyanda in Nairobi Gor Mahia head coach Steve Pollack is confident the club will find the ‘perfect’ replacements for the players who have le...

GOR MAHIA , New talents , Players , Steve Pollack

Conte out to extend Lopetegui’s trophy jinx

By Reuters,

Antonio Conte will head into the Europa League final aiming to win a major trophy in his first season in charge of Inter Milan and extend the barren s...

Antonio Conte , Julen Lopetegui , UEFA Europa League

Real Madrid’s Kubo joins Villarreal on loan

By Reuters,

Villarreal have signed Japanese playmaker Takefusa Kubo on loan from Real Madrid for next season, the La Liga club said on Monday. Kubo, 19, impres...

Real Madrid , Takefusa Kubo , Transfers , Villareal

Lineker: Why we should love Messi more than ever

By Agencies,

Lionel Messi is a player who stirs feelings like no other. He turns sport into art. Every time I watch him, even on his quiet days, there are moments...

argentina , Barcelona , Complete footballer , Lionel Messi

Why Starlets’ Acquino can’t wait to settle with her love, Leopards’ Oburu

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Since penning a one-year contract with Portuguese side Atletico Ouriense in mid January 2020, Harambee Starlets sensational midfielder Vivian Corazone...

Corazone Acquino , Leopards , Starlets , Vincent Oburu

Chile to quarantine Alexis Sanchez and Vidal

By Reuters,

Chilean soccer stars Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal will be quarantined when they return to their home country from Europe to play in a World Cup qua...

Alexis Sanchez , Arturo Vidal , Coranavirus , Quarantine

SWILA: Mashemeji derby lost its allure thanks to KPL, clubs ineptitude

By Isaac Swila,

  Isaac Swila in Nairobi On Sunday all roads should ideally lead to the imposing 60,000 seater Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani where ...

AFC Leopards , GOR MAHIA , Isaac Swila , KPL , Mashemeji Derby

Chapa Dimba na Safaricom Central Region finals fixtures unveiled

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The Central region will this weekend know which teams will represent them at the Chapa Dimba na Safaricom national finals. With reigning champions ...

Chapa Dimba , Safaricom

Harambee Stars Team of the Decade

By Jacob Icia,

@icia_jacob The 2010s ends on Tuesday and so the perfect time to look back at players who have shone in Harambee Stars colours over the decade and m...

Harambee Stars , Michael Olunga , Victor Wanyama

Year 2019: Citizen Digital sports writers pick their highlights

By Citizen Team,

The year 2019, like many before it, has has its fair share of sporting drama. Records have been broken in several races across world capitals, while t...

2019 in Review , Citizen Digital , Citizen Digital sports writers , sports writers , Year highlights

Man City owners expand global empire to Mumbai

By Reuters,

The owners of Premier League champions Manchester City have agreed to buy 65% of Indian soccer team Mumbai City FC, expanding their global stable of c...

City Football Group , manchester city , Mumbai City FC

Zlatan the Conqueror to leave LA Galaxy

By Reuters,

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will not return to the LA Galaxy for the 2020 MLS season, the team said in a statement on Wednesday. The 38-year-old Swedish str...

2020 MLS season , AC Milan , Barcelona , Conqueror , Inter Milan , Juventus , LA Galaxy , Paris St. Germain , Swedish , Zlatan Ibrahimovic

New date set for postponed El Clasico

By Agencies,

Barcelona will welcome Real Madrid in El Clasico on December 18 after this month's clash was postponed over safety fears amid major protests in Catalo...

Barcelona , date set , El Clasico , Nou Camp , Real Madrid