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Saudi Arabia Formally Launches Bid For 2034 World Cup

2Mar

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Saudi Arabia Formally Launches Bid For 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia formally launched its bid to host the 2034 World Cup on Friday, nearly four months after football's world governing body FIFA announced the kingdom was the only candidate. The bid comes two years after neighbouring Qatar hosted the first World Cup in the Middle East. The campaign is under the slogan "Growing. Together", the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) revealed its bid logo, website, as well as a short bid film that celebrates "the passion, spirit and diversity of football in Saudi Arabia". This campaign is powered by the hopes and dreams of 32 million people in Saudi Arabia," the head of the SAFF bid unit, Hammad Albalawi, said in a statement. "Our responsibility is to submit the best possible bid to FIFA, make our country proud and fulfil the tru...

Government rewards Athletes to Budapest Sh21.6m

12Oct

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Government rewards Athletes to Budapest Sh21.6m

The government spent a total of Sh147 million to facilitate team Kenya’s participation in the world athletics championship in Budapest, Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has said. This according to Ababu is not inclusive of the sports kits contrary to allegations made as Kenyan athletes are kitted by NIKE. A section of lawmakers led by National Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei had earlier claimed the athletes were photographed wearing fake Adidas which she said were bought at River Road. A breakdown of how the money was spent shows that Sh36 million was spent on allowances while Sh76 million on return air tickets to and from Budapest. Some Sh11 million was used for accommodation expenses, Sh466,000 as homecoming expenses and Sh21.6 million as cash rewards. Respondin...

Zarika, Kimario To Lead Team Kenya In Ultra Fight Series Boxing

9Oct

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Zarika, Kimario To Lead Team Kenya In Ultra Fight Series Boxing

Kenyan boxers are among the participants at the Ultra Fight Series boxing slated for October 27 at the Broadwalk Mall in Parklands. After being out of the ring for close to three years, Fatuma ‘Iron Fist’ Zarika will be back in action to defend her World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Featherweight title against Tanzanian pugilist Fatuma Omari. Zarika is among three Kenyan women boxers who have won a WBF title alongside Conjestina ‘Hands of Stone’ Achieng and Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng. The two-time World Boxing Council (WBC) World Super Bantam champion defeated Patience Mastara of Zimbabwe to lift the coveted title in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, in November 2020 and now will defend the title in a ten-round duel against the decorated Tanzanian. Another Kenyan Albert Ki...

Atletico Down Osasuna In Tense Liga Clash

29Sep

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Atletico Down Osasuna In Tense Liga Clash

Atletico Madrid backed up their impressive derby victory over Real Madrid at the weekend with a 2-0 win at Osasuna in La Liga on Thursday. The three points took Diego Simeone's side up to fifth place, six points behind surprise leaders Girona with a game in hand. "In the first half we were better, we controlled the game better, but in the second I think that fatigue made us lose strength," said Simeone. Atletico dominated the opening period and deservedly took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to a left-footed drive from French international Antoine Griezmann. Osasuna battled hard in the second half and thought they had equalised when David Garcia headed home in the 75th minute. However, the goal was ruled out and Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate was sent off for protesti...

Africa Cup of Nations To boost East Africa’s economy

28Sep

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Africa Cup of Nations To boost East Africa’s economy

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has said East Africa’s economy will be boosted through the hotel business during the Africa Cup of Nations in 2027. The 'Pamoja bid' was on Wednesday approved by the Confederation of African Football and the preparation for the biannual tournament is expected to hit top gear following the revelation. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will jointly host the month-long championship. Speaking in an interview at a local station, Didmus said the three countries will benefit from hosting the first-ever football tournament of such magnitude. "Afcon will most definitely boost the economyof the three hosting East African countries. Considering that we will have many officials and fans traveling from Nairob...

Faith Kipyegon Awarded Ksh.2M By Safaricom

20Jun

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Faith Kipyegon Awarded Ksh.2M By Safaricom

Double Word Record holder Faith Kipyegon has been given a Ksh.2 million cash incentive by Safaricom for her outstanding performance. Kipyegon, who recently set new World Records in 1500m and 5000m races in the Diamond League was celebrated by the telecommunication giant on Monday. A wall mapping of Kipyegon was also put on display at the 29-floor skyscraper in the central business district. The ceremony was hosted by Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa, who hailed the athlete for putting Kenya on the world’s map. “At Safaricom, we are committed to supporting talents in the country. We appreciate and feel proud of what Faith has achieved and for her stellar performance, breaking two world records in one week. I believe this will help motivate many more talents ...

Lampard Urges Chelsea To Emulate 2012 Shock Run To Euro Glory

11Apr

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Lampard Urges Chelsea To Emulate 2012 Shock Run To Euro Glory

Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to ignore the turmoil enveloping his struggling side as he invoked the memory of the Blues' incredible run to Champions League glory in 2012. Lampard is back in charge of Chelsea until the end of the season after replacing the sacked Graham Potter last week. After watching Chelsea crash to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat at Wolves in his first game in charge on Saturday, Lampard takes them to Real Madrid for a daunting Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday. Chelsea are languishing in 11th place in the Premier League after a dismal campaign that included Thomas Tuchel being sacked in September and Potter lasting only seven months before his dismissal. The west Londoners have managed to progress to the last eight in Europe despite thei...

8Apr

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New Olympic race walking event revealed

World Athletics and the International Olympic Committee have agreed on the format for the new race walking team event that will make its debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay will feature 25 teams, each comprising one male and one female athlete, who will complete the marathon distance (42.195km) in four legs of approximately equal distance.null Each athlete will complete two legs of just over 10km each, alternating male, female, male, and female. The marathon distance was selected because of its existing popularity in athletics and its link to the traditions of the Olympic Games. The event will be held on the same course as the individual race walking events, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in central Paris and will be completed in abou...

Messi ‘Likely’ To Leave PSG At End Of Season

5Apr

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Messi ‘Likely’ To Leave PSG At End Of Season

Lionel Messi is "much more likely" to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season than sign a new deal, a source close to the club told AFP on Tuesday. "The dynamics have completely changed with PSG less pushing to renew (his contract)," the source said, adding that there was "no deal, no exit yet. But exit is much more likely." World Cup winner Messi, who will turn 36 in June, joined in 2021 on a two-year deal which expires at the end of this campaign. On Sunday, the Argentine's name was jeered by some PSG fans as the teams were announced prior to the 1-0 home defeat against Lyon in Ligue 1. Supporters of the Qatar-owned club are unhappy at the malaise around the team since they were eliminated from the Champions League in the last 16 by Bayern Munich last month. ...

Madrid To Host Revamped World Rugby Sevens Finale

22Mar

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Madrid To Host Revamped World Rugby Sevens Finale

Madrid's Metropolitano stadium will host a revamped World Rugby Sevens Series grand final from next season, the sport's governing body announced on Tuesday. The Spanish capital will welcome the competition's showpiece event after six other legs during the campaign. The home of football club Athletico Madrid has already played host to 15-a-side rugby with more than 40,000 people watching Spain play a Classic All Blacks outfit in May.