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2023 African Games: Flying Eagles start on losing note against Uganda

U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles held by Kenya in final group game, advance to quarterfinals 

Nigeria's Flying Eagles fought hard to secure a 2-2 draw against Kenya on Wednesday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Afrosport reports. The Flying Eagles, who entered Wednesday's game at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo unbeaten, needed to avoid defeat against the Kenyans in their final Group B game. The seven-time African champions, however, showed immense resilience as...

Kenya set to appoint ex-Man United coach Benni McCarthy as new head coach

2026 WCQ: Kenya boss McCarthy names 48-man provisional squad for Gabon, Gambia

Benni McCarthy, head coach of the Kenya national team, on Tuesday unveiled a 48-man provisional squad for their upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Gambia. McCarthy has named his first squad since he was appointed Harambee Stars head coach earlier this month. The 47-year-old has included a mix of young and established players in the squad as Kenya prepares for two crucial qualifying...

Benni McCarthy: Kenya unveils ex-South Africa striker as new head coach 

Benni McCarthy: Kenya unveils ex-South Africa striker as new head coach 

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Monday officially unveiled former South Africa international Benni McCarthy as the new head coach of the men's national team, Afrosport reports. McCarthy has signed a two-year deal, which will see him remain with the Harambee Stars through the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The 47-year-old replaces interim boss Francis Kimanzi, who...

Kenya’s Brimin Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping

Kenya’s Brimin Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping

Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for prohibited substances, Afrosport reports. Kipkorir emerged victorious at the Sydney Marathon in 2024, clocking a course record time of 2:06:18. He also won the Frankfurt Marathon in 2022 and 2023. "The AIU has provisionally suspended Brimin Misoi Kipkorir (Kenya) for the Presence/Use of Prohibited Substances (EPO, Furosemide)," the...

Kenya set to appoint ex-Man United coach Benni McCarthy as new head coach

Kenya set to appoint ex-Man United coach Benni McCarthy as new head coach

Former Manchester United  attacking coach Benni McCarthy is set to become the new Kenya national team coach, Afrosport reports. The Football Kenya Association (FKA) have been weighing several options after the exit of Engine Firat as they seek temporary solution in Francis Kimanzi whom they appointed as interim. The former Wazito manager has been preparing the team for the invitational Mapinduzi Cup tournament that would take...