Football

FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup

The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.

Ivory Coast name star studded squad to face Harambee Stars in World Cup Qualifier

The Elephants are scheduled to take on the Seychelles in Mauritius on Friday, October 15, before hosting the Harambee Stars at the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara in Abidjan on Tuesday, October 14.

Kenyan international Timothy Ouma features in Europa Conference League win

Ouma featured the full 90 minutes for the Polish side in central midfield as a deep lying centre field player.

Kenya Premier League: Two matches headline Friday action

At 1 PM local time, Sofapaka take on Kakamega Homeboyz, while later on at the same venue, Posta Rangers will be looking to continue with their 100 percent start to the season with a clash against AFC Leopards.

Liverpool aim to bounce back at Chelsea

A week ago all seemed to be going to plan for defending champions Liverpool, who boasted a perfect record of seven wins from as many games in the Premier League, Champions League and League Cup.

Shabana have big dreams, coach says after perfect start to the season

A 4-2 opening day success over APS Bomet was helpful, but with a 1-0 success away at Bandari following it up, there has been an air of serious positivity at the Gusii Club. In the 2024/25 season, Shabana finish...

Gor Mahia coach questions Dandora Stadium playing surface

According to the former Asante Kotoko head coach, his team was forced to adapt to a new style of play, which was forced upon them by the state of the playing surface at the heavily used Dandora Stadium.

Kinshasa to host 47th CAF Ordinary General Assembly on 6 October

The Assembly reviews competitions, adopts the budget and audited accounts, considers statutory matters and agrees the priorities that will shape African football’s growth. Each member association has one vote,...

Leicester's Daka named as Zambia name World Cup qualifying squad

Sekhukhune United goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata, who was in the starting line-up for Zambia’s last World Cup qualifier, has been dropped from the Zambia squad for this month’s last two Group E fixtures at Tanzania...

Odegaard form delights Arteta

UEFA Champions League Wednesday wrap

Elsewhere there were comfortable wins for Arsenal and Newcastle United, as Napoli and Borussia Dortmund were among the other teams to claim victories on the second matchday of the league phase.

KPL: Lack of goals worries Tusker FC coach as slow start to the season continues

Tusker are now 17th in the 18 team league and the reality is that Okere and his players are under pressure to perform as the season continues.