Iran’s Sports and Youth Minister Ahmad Donyamali has announced that the country will not participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing escalating geopolitical tensions and security concerns. Speaking to Iranian state television on Wednesday, Donyamali said Iran could not take part in a tournament partially hosted by the United States, following recent military tensions involving the U.S. and its allies. He stated that under the current circumstances, it would be impossible for the national team to travel and compete in the tournament. The Iran national football team had already qualified for the expanded 48-team tournament and was drawn in…
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Kenya’s All-time Champions Gor Mahia FC returned to training on Tuesday, determined to bounce back from their disappointing cup elimination, with the technical bench urging the squad to quickly refocus ahead of Sunday’s FKF Premier League clash against Ulinzi Stars. Assistant coach Bismark Kobi did not hide the team’s frustration following the weekend result, describing the performance as below the club’s expectations. “The cup exit result was not good and we needed the players to understand the embarrassment. What happened was unacceptable because this is Gor Mahia,” Kobi said after Tuesday’s training session. According to the assistant coach, the players…
English Premier League giants Arsenal FC have paid tribute to the late Kenyan statesman and Gor Mahia Patron Raila Odinga by sending a commemorative piece of memorabilia recognising his well-known support for the North London club. The tribute was received in Nairobi on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by Philip Etale, who collected the parcel on behalf of the former Prime Minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Speaking after receiving the package, Etale expressed his appreciation to the club, noting that as an Arsenal fan himself, it was an honour to accept the recognition on behalf of the…
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has obtained orders from the High Court at Milimani Law Courts suspending the implementation of a ruling by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) concerning the abandoned match between Gor Mahia FC and Nairobi United FC. The High Court granted FKF leave and stay orders, effectively halting the enforcement of the tribunal’s decision until the case is fully heard and determined. Background of the Dispute The SDT had earlier quashed a decision by FKF to award both teams one point each following the abandonment of their league match. The tribunal also made a far-reaching ruling declaring…
Nominated MP Irene Nyakerario Mayaka has introduced a new legislative proposal aimed at safeguarding the integrity of sports competitions in the country. The Sports (Amendment) Bill, National Assembly Bill No. 5 of 2026, was formally tabled in the National Assembly of Kenya and has already undergone its First Reading. The Bill seeks to amend the Sports Act to prohibit and criminalize match fixing and manipulation of sports competitions, a move widely seen as a major step toward protecting fair play in Kenyan sports. A Major Step in Protecting Sports Integrity Match manipulation has been a growing concern globally and locally,…
