Jacob Icia

Jacob Icia

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  • Lionesses eyeing more glory after winning 2025 Challenger Series

    Lionesses eyeing more glory after winning 2025 Challenger Series

    Thus, the top four teams; Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, and Colombia qualified for the final promotion playoffs set to take place in Los Angeles, where they will face the bottom four teams from the Women’s top tier Series.In the men’s Challenger Series, Portugal wer...

  • Shujaa sink Spain to storm Singapore 7s final

    Shujaa sink Spain to storm Singapore 7s final

    Although Shujaa had the 12-0 advantage going into the second half, it is Spain who showed more zeal, pushing Kenya hard but won't find a breakthrough until in the dying minutes when Pol Pla capitalised on a defensive mishap to score - reducing the deficit to 12-5.

  • Shujaa narrowly fall to SA to finish 10th at Hong Kong 7s

    Shujaa narrowly fall to SA to finish 10th at Hong Kong 7s

    It was Shujaa who would extend the advantage early in the second half when Patrick Odongo scored from Jone Kubu's clever pass – making it 17-12.It looked as if Kenya was going to win it, but South Africa fought back, with Siviwe Soyizwapi scoring a try which was successfully converted by Dewald Huma...

  • Harambee Stars held by Gambia in World Cup qualifier thriller

    Harambee Stars held by Gambia in World Cup qualifier thriller

    In the 27th, Alieu Fadera was fouled by Harambee Stars keeper Ian Otieno inside the box as he tried to connect a rebound resulting from Sowe’s attempt, and the referee pointed straight to the spot.Otieno however redeemed himself, stopping Musa Barrow’s penalty kick much to the chagrin of the Gambian...

  • Odongo lauds KCB after dimming Ulinzi Stars

    Odongo lauds KCB after dimming Ulinzi Stars

    “We are all happy with the win. We have been having a rough time lately, but it is good to see us slowly finding our confidence again. Hopefully, we can continue this positive run,” Okumu said.

  • Confident Benni McCarthy takes over as Harambee Stars boss

    Confident Benni McCarthy takes over as Harambee Stars boss

    “Transparency is the major thing that attracted me to come to Kenya. Transparency is the biggest challenge in Africa. Here we have a new regime which has convinced me they want to work with transparency..." said McCarthy.

  • Lionesses to face hosts South Africa in Challenger Series semi

    Lionesses to face hosts South Africa in Challenger Series semi

    South Africa booked a date with Lionesses after 36-0 victory over Hong Kong, which followed another compelling win, a 26-0 over Czechia. Lionesses match against South Africa will kick off at 16:48 Hrs EAT, the Kenyan’s hoping to draw inspiration from their two previous matches....

  • Motorsport speedsters interact with fans at Shell Spring Valley

    Motorsport speedsters interact with fans at Shell Spring Valley

    "There's something special about seeing customers get their vehicles fueled by their favorite drivers- it creates a genuine connection between our products and the performance these rally stars demonstrate during the motorsport events,” said Ruth.

  • Kenyan Obiri eyeing historic Boston Marathon three-peat

    Kenyan Obiri eyeing historic Boston Marathon three-peat

    “So I’ll not be running at the Boston Marathon with a World Championships ticket in mind. I'll not be chasing a specific record either, my plan is just to win. If I win, I will of course register a good time,” revealed Obiri.

  • Hopeful Jepchichir predicts tough London Marathon

    Hopeful Jepchichir predicts tough London Marathon

    “The field is very strong, so it’s very possible that my record will be broken. Many records have been broken recently in different races and so you expect to see faster times. I’m not limiting myself from breaking it also. There is a fighting chance for all, it depends on the athletes’ form that da...