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Kenyan duo Shaphan Oyugi and Mathew Tegesi were in action as Pamba Jiji continued their impressive run in the Tanzanian Premier League after holding giants Simba SC to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested encounter at CCM Kirumba Stadium on Thursday, 19 March.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsUnder the stewardship of Kenyan tactician Francis Baraza, Pamba Jiji once again demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline against one of the league’s most decorated sides in a rescheduled league match.Oyugi and Tegesi, both of whom were handed starting berths, featured prominently, while compatriot Brian Eshianda was named among the substitutes as the hosts frustrated the visitors.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##Simba, popularly known as Wekundu wa Msimbazi, broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute through Anicet Oura, who finished calmly to hand the visitors a deserved lead after sustained pressure.However, the advantage proved short-lived. Just three minutes later, Pamba responded decisively, rest..

The Red Bull Arena sets the stage for a key Bundesliga showdown on Friday as RB Leipzig takes on in-form Hoffenheim in the race for Champions League spots.Leipzig are chasing a third win in four matches, while Hoffenheim aim to steady their form with a crucial result this week.Follow our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsLeipzig come into this fixture sitting fifth with 47 points, aiming to close the gap on the Champions League places.Their recent form has been mixed, recording two wins, two draws and one defeat in their last five league matches. During that run, they have scored seven goals while conceding six, reflecting a balanced but slightly inconsistent performance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604747##A narrow 1-0 loss to Stuttgart last time out ended a four-game unbeaten streak, and they will be eager to respond positively.Home form has been a concern for Leipzig, with just one win in their last five league matches at the Red Bull Arena.Despite that, their attacking output remains steady, often f..

Shabana FC patron Simba Arati has promised a Ksh1 million reward to his team if they secure a historic victory over Gor Mahia in Saturday’s FKF Premier League clash at Nyayo National Stadium.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsTore Bobe will face the record league champions on Saturday, 21 March, in a high-stakes encounter expected to produce fireworks, with the Kisii-based side still chasing their first-ever top-flight win against K’Ogalo since returning to the league.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604979##Speaking during the inception and mapping of Gusii Stadium alongside engineers from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Arati revealed he has set aside the cash incentive to motivate the players.Shabana head into the fixture on the back of a turbulent spell that has seen them part ways with head coach Peter Okidi earlier this week.Okidi’s exit came just a day after a 2-1 defeat to Kariobangi Sharks, following a heavy 5-1 loss to AFC Leopards, results that piled pressure on the technical bench.Keny..

The collapse of English sides in the Champions League round of 16, to put it mildly, has been dramatic. Six teams entered the knockout stage, with only one needing a play-off, yet by last night and the night before, all except Arsenal and Liverpool had seen their European campaigns end.🚨 So far it’s looking like Arsenal will be the “only” Premier League team left in the Champions League but last week Arsenal was an embarrassment to the Premier League? Chelsea ❌ Man City ❌ Tottenham ❌ Newcastle ❌ Liver …𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 pic.twitter.com/ODxVMVvv7A— Tommo (@Only1Tommo96) March 18, 2026 The Reds once again proved they are unrivaled in Europe, especially in elite competitions, while Mikel Arteta’s squad allowed themselves a poor 90 minutes against Bayer Leverkusen before showing why many, including bookmakers, still consider them top contenders.After a solid 1-1 at St. James’ Park a week ago, Newcastle were humiliated at the Nou Camp, losing 7-2. Tottenham offered moments of hope to their fans but..

Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has welcomed the return of experienced scrum half Brian Tanga, as Shujaa prepare for the remaining legs of the HSBC SVNS 2 circuit in South America.Tanga rejoins the squad after recovering from a neck injury that forced him to miss the opening leg in Nairobi, where Shujaa finished third. Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe powerful halfback is now part of the travelling team heading to Montevideo, Uruguay, for the second leg scheduled for Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 March, before the series concludes in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 March.The injury dates back to the 2025 Dala 7s quarterfinal, where Tanga was representing Kabras RFC against Nakuru RFC. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9604929##The neck injury affected his balance and vision, forcing him to step away from the game as he focused on recovery.Wambua says, Tanga’s determination throughout his rehabilitation has been remarkable, and his return adds valuable experience to the side.“Tan..

The youngest ever men’s 800m medalist at the World Indoor Championships, Noah Kibet, is looking to return to the podium on the world stage at the upcoming Championship, slated for Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, from 20 to 22 March.Kibet was 17 years and 341 days when he secured his silver medal in 2022, clocking 1:46.35 in Belgrade. He lines up for his fourth global Indoor Championships, at the age of 21.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn 2023, he set a Kenyan U20 Indoor record of 1:44.98 in February, at the Millrose Games.In 2025, Kibet lined up for Team Kenya in Nanjing, but was eliminated in the semi-finals, finishing fourth in his heat with a time of 1:48.90.Having regained form with victory at the 2026 Czech Indoor Gala, on 3 February, clocking 1:46.71, he is the sole representative for Kenya in the men’s 800m and aims to upgrade his previous silver to gold.Financial advice Ferdinand Omanyala gave his brother to support his fledgling sprinting careerHis most recent competition w..

Kenya’s sprint star Mark Otieno has raised alarm over the state of training facilities in the country, warning that short distance athletes may never realise full potential if urgent improvements are not made.The second-fastest man in Kenya pointed to the deteriorating condition of the Kasarani Annex track, where many athletes currently train, as a major concern.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe facility’s tartan surface was last installed ahead of the 2017 IAAF World U18 Championships at Kasarani Stadium and has not been renovated since.Years of exposure to harsh weather conditions, including heavy rains and intense sun, have taken a toll on the track, leaving it worn out and excessively hard.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604929##Otieno says this has made it unsafe for athletes who rely on it for daily training.“I am really looking forward to 2026 and, more importantly, to seeing greater support for track and field. At the moment, it feels like athletics is once again being overshadowed, ..

A total of 11 fighters are set to make their mixed-martial arts (MMA) debuts when they take part in the ANZA MMA Fight Nights 007, scheduled for Thursday, 26 March at Alchemist, Nairobi.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn a move to expand its talent reach, ANZA – East Africa’s premier mixed martial arts promotion – will on the upcoming fightcard involve a host of Kenyan fighters, who will join the growing domestic amateur scene from regions including: Kisii, Mombasa, Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kakamega.Headlining the six-bout fightcard will be Nairobi’s Hassan Wasswa Muhammad, who will battle it out in the highly anticipated bantamweight main event against Morgan Maina of Shadow Strikers.Wasswa, representing Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu Academy, will enter the matchup looking to solidify his place at the top of the division.”Excitement is still there” – Andiego braces second shot at pro debutIn the co-main event, featherweights Dickson Aomo of Diani Fight Club and Hamza Fahim of Mombasa Sharks..

Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebreselassie and reigning world marathon champion Alphonce Simbu will be the chief guests at the 22nd edition of the Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Awards set for Friday, 10 April at Uhuru Gardens.Speaking during the media launch on Wednesday, SOYA founder Paul Tergat said inviting the two stars aligns with a broader vision to expand the awards beyond Kenya.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more news“Under our 2025–2030 strategy, we see SOYA growing into the East African region and beyond, establishing a platform that reflects the potential and strength of African sport,” said Tergat.Gebreselassie remains one of the most decorated distance runners in history, with two Olympic gold medals in the 10,000m, four world titles, and the distinction of becoming the first man to run a sub-2:04 marathon at the 2008 Berlin Marathon before retiring in 2015.Simbu, meanwhile, represents the new generation of African marathon excellence. The Tanzanian clinched t..

When the Kenya Sevens squad for the upcoming HSBC SVNS 2 legs in Montevideo and São Paulo was announced on Friday, 13 March, one name carried a story far deeper than a simple national team call-up.David Nyangige, the explosive halfback who impressed during the Nairobi leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 at Nyayo Stadium last month, was included in the squad once again. But as he trains with the national team, Nyangige occupies a peculiar space in Kenyan rugby.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsSafe to say that he is currently the only player in the squad without a club.Behind that unusual reality lies a complex transfer saga involving Impala RFC and KCB Rugby.A journey built on opportunityFor Nyangige, rugby has never just been about the game. It has also been about building a future beyond it.His path through the club system has been far from straightforward.“I left Northern Suburbs in 2023 to join Strathmore before eventually moving to Impala during the 2024/25 season,” Nyangige tells Mozza..