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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 04/01/2026 > harambee-stars-rise-two-places-in-fifa-rankings-after-fifa-series-2026-outing

Harambee Stars rise two places in FIFA Rankings after FIFA Series 2026 outing

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (478+ words) The men's national football team, Harambee Stars, have risen in the latest FIFA rankings following their performance at the FIFA Series 2026 tournament that took place from 27-30 March in Kigali, Rwanda. Kenya's commanding 3-0 victory over Grenada has seen the national team…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/31/2026 > why-harambee-stars-head-coach-benni-mccarthy-remains-uneasy-despite-podium-finish-at-the-fifa-series-2026

Why Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy remains uneasy despite podium finish at the FIFA Series 2026

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (606+ words) Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy is a man still scratching his head, troubled by the national team's lack of sharpness in front of goal despite their 3-0 win over Grenada on Monday evening at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda....

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/31/2026 > former-new-york-marathon-winner-albert-korir-slapped-with-five-year-ban-after-doping-confession

Former New York Marathon winner Albert Korir slapped with five-year ban after doping confession

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (512+ words) Kenya's 2021 New York Marathon Champion Albert Korir has been banned after admitting to doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit confirmed on March 30. Korir confessed to an anti-doping violation after testing positive for CERA, a potent blood-boosting substance and modern variant of…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/30/2026 > sportpesa-boxing-night-good-friday-set-for-explosive-first-ever-wba-africa-gold-belt-clash-in-kenya

SportPesa Boxing Night: Good Friday set for explosive first-ever WBA Africa Gold belt clash in Kenya

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (836+ words) Easter weekend is set to kick off on a thrilling note for boxing fans, as the SportPesa Boxing Night (first quarter edition) is scheduled for Friday, April 3 at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi. UFS BXNG, in collaboration with main…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/30/2026 > grenada-vs-kenya-harambee-stars-end-fifa-series-2026-on-a-high-beat-spice-boys-to-finish-third

Grenada vs Kenya: Harambee Stars end FIFA Series 2026 on a high, beat Spice Boys to finish third

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (718+ words) Ryan Ogam struck back to back for Harambee Stars as the national team managed to bounce back from their Estonia defeat in the FIFA Series Group A semifinals, cruising past Grenada 3-0 on Monday evening to snatch third place in a…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/30/2026 > grenada-vs-kenya-harambee-stars-seek-redemption-in-fifa-series-2026-as-spice-boys-stand-in-the-way

Grenada vs Kenya: Harambee Stars seek redemption in FIFA Series 2026 as Spice Boys stand in the way

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (700+ words) Harambee Stars will be aiming to make things right on Monday evening when they face off against Grenada in the FIFA Series mini-tournament's third-place playoff at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. After playing to a 1-1 draw in regulation time…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/30/2026 > nairobi-city-thunder-beat-johannesburg-giants-to-secure-first-bal-2026-win

Nairobi City Thunder beat Johannesburg Giants to secure first BAL 2026 win

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (671+ words) Kenya's national basketball champions, Nairobi City Thunder, evened their record to 1-1 in the ongoing Basketball Africa League group phase (Kalahari Conference) after beating hosts Johannesburg Giants (0-2) 71-65 in their second match of the tournament at Sunbet Arena on Sunday evening. Thunder…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/29/2026 > hsbc-svns-2-2026-kenya-lionesses-relegated-to-regional-level-after-brazil-defeat-ends-world-championship-hopes

HSBC SVNS 2 2026: Kenya Lionesses relegated to regional level after Brazil defeat ends World Championship hopes

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (324+ words) The women's national 7s side, Kenya Lionesses, missed a golden opportunity to qualify for the World Championship Series after falling 2412 to Brazil in the fourth-place decider at the final leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 in S'o Paulo. The Kenya Lionesses only…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/29/2026 > afc-leopards-aim-to-close-gap-on-gor-mahia-as-they-host-kariobangi-sharks

AFC Leopards aim to close gap on Gor Mahia as they host Kariobangi Sharks

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (521+ words) AFC Leopards will be aiming to tighten the gap at the top of the SportPesa League table when they host Kariobangi Sharks at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday in a high-stakes 4 PM (EAT) kickoff. The encounter presents two contrasting ambitions,…...

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blog.ke.sportpesa.com > 03/29/2026 > afc-leopards-edge-kariobangi-sharks-to-cut-gap-to-4-points-behind-gor-mahia

AFC Leopards edge Kariobangi Sharks to cut gap to 4 points behind Gor Mahia

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (559+ words) AFC Leopards edged past Kariobangi Sharks with a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Nyayo National Stadium, with winger Tyson Otieno haunting his former club to secure maximum points and keep Ingwe firmly in the SportPesa League title race. The second-half strike ensured…...