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,…
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A historic and emotional reunion took place in Got Agulu, Usenge, where several legendary figures of Gor Mahia FC gathered at the home of host Paul Ramses Oduor, popularly known as “Pata.” The gathering brought together iconic members of the club’s golden generation, including players who were part of the historic team that won the 1987 African Cup Winners’ Cup, widely remembered by Kenyan fans as the Mandela Cup. The reunion was more than a simple meeting; it was a celebration of history, brotherhood, and the enduring legacy of the players who helped make Gor Mahia the most successful club…
Engin Firat, the former head coach of Kenya’s national football team, has been laid to rest in his home country of Turkey. Firat was buried on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Göynük, a town located in the Kemer district of Antalya Province. His burial followed Janazah prayers conducted after the Dhuhr (midday) prayer, in accordance with Islamic burial traditions. The respected Turkish tactician reportedly collapsed at an airport on Sunday after suffering a suspected heart attack. Despite efforts to assist him, he was pronounced dead shortly afterward, sending shockwaves through the football community in Kenya and beyond. During his tenure…
African football clubs are set to benefit from a major financial boost after Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confédération Africaine de Football, announced a significant increase in prize money for both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup starting from the 2025/26 season. Champions League Winner to Receive $6 Million The winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League will now receive USD 6 million, representing a 50% increase from the previous amount. The increment comes after CAF added USD 2 million to the prize fund for the competition’s champion. Since Dr Motsepe assumed leadership of CAF in 2021,…
Gor Mahia FC chairman Ambrose Rachier has praised the club’s supporters for their improved conduct, saying hooliganism is gradually becoming a thing of the past in Kenyan football. Rachier made the remarks after Gor Mahia’s shocking 1-0 defeat to BB Bread FC in the Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 32 clash played on Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium. Despite the disappointing result that knocked the record Kenyan champions out of the domestic cup, the veteran football administrator chose to highlight a major positive: the transformation in fan behavior inside stadiums. Rachier Applauds Fans’ Discipline Speaking after the match, Rachier…
