From Mumias to the WNBA: Madina Okot’s big moment puts Kenya on the map
Okot was picked 13th overall, becoming one of the top names called in this year’s draft and putting herself firmly among Kenya’s rising stars in global sport.
Category: Sports
Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
Six Georgian Rugby Internationals Suspended For Doping Violations
Five of the six players have been found guilty of substituting urine samples while the sixth has been charged and suspended until the disciplinary process has run its course.
Iran’s sports minister says football team will not play at 2026 World Cup
Iran cannot participate in the FIFA World Cup after the United States killed its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says the country’s sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali.
Man Utd Financial Results Show Profit Increase After Job Cuts
Mancherster United generated an operating profit of £32.6 million ($44 million) in the first six months of the fiscal year, compared with a £3.9 million loss for the same period last year.
Hakimi, Set to Face Trial for Rape, in PSG Champions League Matchday Squad
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, who is facing trial for alleged rape, was included in his team’s matchday squad ahead of their Champions League play-off phase second leg tie against Monaco on Wednesday.
PSG Star Hakimi Faces Trial for Alleged Rape
In February 2023, a woman then aged 24 told police in Val-De-Marne southeast of Paris that Hakimi had raped her.
Kompany Says Mourinho Made ‘Huge Mistake’ in Vinicius Racism Row
After the match, Mourinho hit out at Vinicius for inciting Benfica’s players and fans with his celebration following his winning goal in the first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie. UEFA has said it would investigation “allegations of discriminatory behaviour”
USA’s Johnson Gets New Gold Medal After Olympic Downhill Award Broke
The 30-year-old is a huge favourite to claim her second gold medal in two days as she posted the fastest time in the downhill run of the team combined.
Arteta Apologises to Rosenior After Disrespect Row
Mikel Arteta has apologised to Liam Rosenior after the Chelsea boss accused Arsenal of a lack of respect before their League Cup semi-final clash.
