The 2026 Enterprise Cup has reached its penultimate stage, setting up a potential blockbuster semifinal weekend headlined by yet another ‘Rai Derby’ between Kabras Sugar RFC and Menengai Oilers.The semifinals are slated for Saturday, 11 April.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe highly anticipated clash will see two of the country’s most dominant sides renew their rivalry with a place in the final at stake. The matchup, often dubbed the Rai Derby, has quickly grown into one of the fiercest fixtures in Kenyan rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##Kabras head into the semifinal with momentum on their side, having secured a commanding 61-19 victory over Heathens RFC in the quarterfinals.Oilers, on the other hand, delivered a statement performance of their own, dismantling Toyota Buffaloes 60-15 in Nakuru to underline their title credentials.However, recent history slightly tilts the psychological edge in favor of Kabras. HSBC SVNS 2: Shujaa finish third as Lionesses fail to roar in Montevi..

Gor Mahia secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shabana in a match defined by transitional sharpness, wide overloads and aggressive midfield battles. While the scoreline suggests a close encounter, the underlying tactical story reveals how Gor Mahia consistently manipulated space – particularly in wide areas – and controlled key phases of the game despite Shabana’s resilience. Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsFrom the outset, both teams set up in variations of a 4-3-3 structure, though their interpretations differed significantly in behaviour and intent. Gor Mahia’s back four featured: Paul Ochuoga at right-back, Bryton Onyona on the left and a central defensive pairing of Frank Odhiambo alongside Mike Kibwage.The four were supported by a midfield trio where Alpha Onyango and Enock Morrison alternated in deeper roles, while Jackson Dwang operated with more forward intent.Trophyless threat fuels Tusker as Mette turns heat on AFC Leopards ahead of Nyayo clashTheir front three pr..

Kenyan giants AFC Leopards failed to reach the Ksh 1 million mark in gate collections during their match against Tusker, despite the game attracting a decent crowd.Leopards beat 12-time FKF Premier League champions, Tusker FC, 1-0 last Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsLeopards have been witnessing a trend of reaping big on home matches played on Sundays.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##However, the club fell short in raising more than a million shillings last Sunday.“A total of 2680 tickets were sold: 2306 for terraces and 374 for the VIP in our match against Tusker FC at Nyayo Stadium. We take this opportunity to thank all of us for purchasing the tickets, turning up for the match and your cooperation at the gates,” read a statement from the club.This means that Leopards collected a maximum of Ksh 878,800, with Ksh 691,800 being realised from the sale of regular and Ksh 187,000 for VIP passes.Beja the hero as AFC Leopards down Tusker to keep slim tit..

What is pressure?A word that simply does not exist at Real Madrid.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThey shrugged it off against Manchester City in Europe, and they did it again in a La Liga Madrid derby on Sunday night that had everything.Goals, drama, a red card, and still, a 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid.Victory in the derby that way 👉👉 pic.twitter.com/ubNR6R7BT7— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) March 22, 2026 Nothing could break them. Not the early setback, nor Nahuel Molina’s thunderbolt to make it 2-2.Not even Federico Valverde’s red card with 20 minutes to play.Because when it matters, this Los Blancos side simply refuses to bend.With Barcelona threatening to pull away, defeat was not an option. Now, the title race lives on – and all roads lead to El Clásico.GOAL: WHAT A SPECTACULAR GOAL FROM MOLINA TO EQUALIZE AGAINST REAL MADRID!!!Real Madrid 2-2 Atletico Madrid pic.twitter.com/C4ZKtejxCF— BartaNews (@BNewsMargazin) March 22, 2026 At the heart of it all was, as alw..

They have coined a thousand phrases for nights like this – form is temporary, class is permanent, old dogs still bite. Pick your favourite… The truth is simpler: Olivier Giroud refuses to fade.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsClosing in on 40, the veteran striker once again proved decisive, coming off the bench to seal a dramatic 2-1 win for Lille OSC away at Olympique de Marseille. Just 72 hours after their Europa League exit to Aston Villa, Lille found a way to respond and reignite their Champions League push.The game itself was chaos wrapped in tension.It exploded early when Mason Greenwood burst forward on the counter, only to be chopped down in a full sprint – a brutal foul that sparked a near-melee. He tried to continue, but the damage was done, leaving Marseille disrupted and vulnerable.Lille seized the moment.##NAJAVA_MECA_9620878##On the stroke of half-time, a slick move finished by Ethan Nwaneri put the home side ahead, capping a spell of growing control. Injuries p..

Kenya’s national sevens sides endured contrasting fortunes at the second leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 in Montevideo.Shujaa secured a podium finish, while the Lionesses wrapped up their campaign at the bottom of the standings.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsShujaa clinched third place after a hard-fought 22-14 victory over hosts, Uruguay, in their final match played on Sunday, 22 March at the Estadio Charrúa.The result saw Shujaa maintain consistency on the SVNS 2 circuit, having also finished third during the Nairobi leg earlier in the series.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##At the top of the standings, the United States national rugby sevens team were crowned champions following a commanding 29-5 win over Germany national rugby sevens team. The Americans finished with 15 points, Germany placed second with 12, while Kenya ended third on 11 points.In the third-place playoff, Uruguay struck first after George Ooro Angeyo was sent to the sin bin, with Francisco Landauer crossing over and convert..

There’s nothing wrong with dreaming big, but Arsenal’s dreams of a Quadruple season were shattered this Sunday night at Wembley as Manchester City defeated them 2-0 to win the EFL Cup. Pep Guardiola’s side celebrated a deserved win thanks to Nico O’Reilly’s quite unexpected second-half brace.The 21-year-old talented midfielder scored two headers in the span of just four minutes to provide his team with a worthy trophy.Sure, that’s the least important piece of silverware on the table for English clubs, but the reactions of both managers – Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta – by the sidelines prove how much it meant for them.The side by side reaction is killing me😭😭 pic.twitter.com/iX6s7d3Dl9 https://t.co/dYnJFQzQlQ— Connor (@Connor_LFC8) March 22, 2026 Maybe that’s why Arteta shouldn’t have made quite a few changes to his starting XI – playing without Raya, Eze and Calafiori, among others – which visibly affected his team’s overall performance. His intention seemed to be to play a chess mat..

Legendary Kenyan runner Daniel Komen on Sunday, 22 March donated his 5000m world indoor record spikes from 1998 to the Museum of World Athletics (MOWA) during a special ceremony at the Toruń Plaza shopping centre.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKomen was among six world champions who generously delivered their historic competition items to the new MOWA Indoor Athletics Exhibition Kujawy Pomorze 26 in Poland.©World AthleticsOfficially opened on 20 February, the exhibition has been a focal point for athletics fans and the general public alike, highlighting the widespread passion for the sport ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships.Komen, also a 1997 world 5000m champion, on 19 February 1998 surpassed Haile Gebrselassie’s 5000m indoor record by almost eight seconds as he clocked a dominant 12:51.48 at the Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618478##Speaking at the ceremony, which also witnessed the awarding of the World Athletics Heritage Plaque in the ‘Leg..

The National Super League action resumed in emphatic fashion on Sunday, with four crucial fixtures shaping both the promotion chase and relegation battle.League leaders Mombasa United endured a major setback in their quest for the title and top-flight promotion, while close challengers seized the moment to tighten the race at both ends of the table.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAt Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga, Mombasa United lost 1-0 to Fortune Sacco.Nick Kirui’s decisive first-half strike proved the difference in a contest, where the hosts displayed resilience and tactical discipline to secure maximum points.The victory saw Fortune surge to 42 points, significantly boosting their promotion ambitions as they closed in on third-placed MOFA, who sit on 44 points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612939##For Mombasa United, the defeat represented a missed opportunity to stretch their lead at the top, with the Gilbert Selebwa-coached side remaining on 52 points, leaving the door open for second-p..

Out of nowhere, Borussia Dortmund have dropped a bombshell – Sebastian Kehl is no longer the club’s sporting director.In a move that caught German media completely off guard, Dortmund confirmed a mutual agreement to part ways with Kehl, ending his nearly four-year spell in the role. The timing raised eyebrows, especially with Kehl having spoken just a day earlier about plans for the upcoming transfer window.🚨🧨 BREAKING | Borussia Dortmund and sporting director Sebastian Kehl have mutually agreed to end their collaboration with immediate effect.Club statement: “We thank Sebastian for his commitment, his identification with the club and his achievements, and we wish him all the… pic.twitter.com/tKJmJRWDdF— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 22, 2026 There had been some background noise – interest from Hamburger SV – but nothing to suggest such a swift and decisive exit was imminent.Ironically, Kehl had recently addressed transfer activity, including speculation linking Dortmund with..