Evans Opwero

Evans Opwero

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  • Kenya's 'Fantastic Three' battle for London Marathon glory

    Kenya's 'Fantastic Three' battle for London Marathon glory

    Sawe, 29, alongside four-time winner Eliud Kipchoge are the only fastest athletes from the list provided by the organisers as the two have personal best times of 2:01:09 and 2:02:05 respectively.

  • NOC-K elections called off at last minute

    NOC-K elections called off at last minute

    Fourteen federations went to the Sports Dispute Tribunal (SDT) challenging the eligibility of some delegates from a rival camp and were granted a temporary injunction delaying the vote.

  • Junior Starlets depart for Yaoundé with World Cup ticket in mind

    Junior Starlets depart for Yaoundé with World Cup ticket in mind

    Junior Starlets left the country on Wednesday morning with back-to-back World Cup tickets in mind and PS Mwangi backed the Mildred Cheche coached side to upstage Cameroon after going down in the first leg of the third round of the qualifiers at Nyayo Stadium last Sunday....

  • Junior Starlets go down fighting against Cameroon in World Cup qualifier

    Junior Starlets go down fighting against Cameroon in World Cup qualifier

    Kenya will need a win to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup for only the second time in history.‎This year’s tournament — the 9th edition — will be hosted by Morocco from October 7 to November 8, 2025, featuring the best of youth football from around the globe....

  • Kenyan volleyball giants learn opponents for African Champs

    Kenyan volleyball giants learn opponents for African Champs

    KPA resumed training immediately after the draw as they await the release of the final match fixtures.Messages of goodwill have been pouring in for the dockers, signaling the strong support from fans back home.

  • FKF to partner with schools in new talent development approach

    FKF to partner with schools in new talent development approach

    “You have identified a 13-year-old who’s very good - what happens to them at 14, 15, and 16? Which schools do they go to? Which clubs do they join? Who is tracing this talent? Nobody…and that’s where the gap is,” Hussein added.

  • Hussein backs Harambee Stars to reach new heights under McCarthy

    Hussein backs Harambee Stars to reach new heights under McCarthy

    McCarthy, who took over the reins early last month, has already overseen two 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier matches—a pulsating 3-3 draw away to Gambia and a narrow 2-1 loss to Gabon at Nyayo National Stadium.

  • FKF boss Mohammed calls for stronger media partnerships to elevate Kenyan football

    FKF boss Mohammed calls for stronger media partnerships to elevate Kenyan football

    Speaking exclusively to Citizen Digital during a courtesy visit to Royal Media Services (RMS), Hussein highlighted the media’s pivotal role in promoting the local league, national teams, and upcoming continental tournaments such as the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), and the 2027...

  • Tuwei demands precision for Team Kenya ahead of World Relays in China

    Tuwei demands precision for Team Kenya ahead of World Relays in China

    Speaking during the official unveiling of the team and technical staff, Tuwei emphasized the importance of technical excellence, especially in baton exchanges and overall coordination, areas that have previously cost the country crucial victories.

  • Omanyala, Moraa lead Kenya’s squad to world athletics relays in China

    Omanyala, Moraa lead Kenya’s squad to world athletics relays in China

    The announcement follows the conclusion of highly competitive national trials held at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday