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President William Ruto has confirmed that Kenya, together with Uganda and Tanzania, will be prepared to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking during the CAF Executive Committee Meeting at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi

Anthony Joshua is bracing himself for a significant test as he faces Daniel Dubois in their IBF heavyweight title bout at Wembley Stadium on 21st September. "It's going to be a tough fight for sure," Joshua remarked when discussing the upcoming fight against Dubois. The two-tim

South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs made a triumphant start under new Tunisian manager Noureddine Nabi on Saturday, overcoming an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Marumo Gallants in Bloemfontein. Sekela Sithole put Marumo Gallants ahead with a goal just eight minutes i

South African Premiership first-round results on Saturday: Marumo Gallants 1 (Sithole 8) Kaizer Chiefs 2 (Shabalala 17, Vilakazi 79) Polokwane City 2 (Nikani 45+4, Matuludi 90+1) AmaZulu 1 (Ighodaro 30) Royal AM 1 (Sera 84) Cape Town City 1 (Tjiueza 8)

Christopher Nkunku came off the bench to score a late winner, giving Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth in a hard-fought match at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Blues were fortunate to escape with all three points, as Bournemouth hit the woodwork twice and had a penalty saved by Chels

Kenyas middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon continued her stellar form by winning the 1500m final at the Diamond League in Brussels on Saturday. However, the event was marked by upsets as Botswanan sprinter Letsile Tebogo and American shot put champion Ryan Crouser both faced rare defeats.

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen bounced back emphatically from their first defeat in 35 league games, thrashing Hoffenheim 4-1 on Saturday. Victor Boniface was the star of the show, netting twice to help secure the win. The victory is a timely boost for Xabi Alonsos side

Liverpool's flawless start under manager Arne Slot came to a shocking halt as Nottingham Forest earned a 1-0 victory in Saturdays Premier League encounter at Anfield. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland's double lifted Manchester City to a 2-1 win over Brentford, propelling them three points clear at the

Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe both converted penalties to help Real Madrid secure a 2-0 victory against Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday. The win brings the Spanish champions within a point of league leaders Barcelona, who face Girona on Sunday. Real Sociedad struck the woodwork