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Football Kenya Federation (FKF) employees have a reason to smile after an audit carried out by the federation suggested an increment to their wages after exposing significant pay disparities across its workforce.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsAccording to the Salary Survey Audit carried out by Africa Management Solutions Limited on instructions from FKF, the audit found that the salaries fall below prevailing Kenyan market rates, with local roles in the secretariat averaging about 16.5% above market minimums but 74% below market medians.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##The audit therefore raised serious concerns on staff welfare, the ability of the federation to attract and retain skilled professionals, and performance.However, more alarming from the report is the situation at the top management level roles, including that of the CEO, Football Development Officer, currently occupied by Francis Kimanzi, and Head of Leagues and Competitions Manager, currently held by Frank Ogolla, who ar..

Estadio de la Cerámica hosts an exciting La Liga clash on Friday night as Villarreal take on Real Sociedad.Villarreal sits fourth, two points behind Atletico Madrid, while Real Sociedad is seventh, just three points off sixth-placed Celta Vigo.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsVillarreal have enjoyed a strong campaign and occupy fourth place with 55 points from 28 matches, putting them firmly in control of a Champions League spot.Their recent form has been mixed but generally positive, with three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five league outings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604643##During that run, they have scored seven goals while conceding eight, reflecting an attacking threat but also some defensive vulnerability.A 1-1 draw against Alaves last time out followed a solid 2-1 home win over Elche, showing they remain difficult to beat.Bitter milestone – Messi reached 900, but Inter were knocked outAt home, Villarreal have been particularly impressive, winning 11 of their 14 lea..

Kenya’s Dismas Indiza and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera have earned full playing rights on the Sunshine Tour, joining fellow East African Njoroge Kibugu following an impressive inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing.The duo secured their cards after finishing second and third respectively on the Tour’s Order of Merit, capping off a highly competitive season that has now firmly positioned East African golfers on a clear pathway to the global professional game.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe trio will now transition to the Sunshine Tour, where they have received special dispensation to feature in the early part of the 2026 season, known as the “Winter Swing.” The swing runs from April to June and consists of a series of tournaments across Southern Africa before the mid-year break in July and August.Their schedule begins with the Mediclinic Invitational from 15 to 18 April. They will then feature at the FBC Zim Open from 7 to 10 May, before compe..

The High Court on Thursday, 19 March, upheld a decision by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competition Committee (FKFLCC) that the abandoned Premier League match between Nairobi United and table leaders Gor Mahia stands as a completed fixture.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsWhile suspending a decision of the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) that had directed FKFLCC to retry the dispute between the two sides, Justice Roselyn Aburili concurred with lawyer Charles Njenga, representing FKF, and ruled that the result would remain a 1-1 draw.The Milimani High Court stayed (suspended) the SDT directive ordering FKFLCC to revisit the dispute afresh, a matter that stemmed from the chaos that erupted when Nairobi scored during the match played at Dandora Stadium in December 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9611648##FKF had moved to the High Court to challenge the SDT decision on a dispute initially filed at FKFLCC to determine which team had won the match.Njenga told the court that the ..

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..