Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has launched legal proceedings against Norwegian Air Shuttle over a social media advertisement that appeared to reference his trademark blonde ponytail. The airline previously published the post during the 2026 World Cup, featuring an aircraft digitally altered to appear as though it had long blonde hair tied in a ponytail….
Cristiano Ronaldo has finally addressed his controversial departure from the Portugal camp, insisting that he has no plans to retire from international football despite a bitter dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old Al Nassr forward issued an extensive statement to his 679 million Instagram followers on Tuesday night, October 6, 2026, explaining the…
For much of Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career, his father Jorge was more than a parent. He was his agent, adviser, trusted confidant and, above all, the person who remained closest to him through football’s greatest highs and most painful disappointments. Jorge died in Rosario, Argentina, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, aged 68, leaving behind a…
Lionel Messi is set to bring the curtain down on his remarkable Argentina career with a final appearance against Benin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, but was subsequently recalled by Argentina for what…
Kenyan football legend Dennis Oliech has returned to the Harambee Stars setup, this time in a mentorship capacity as Football Kenya Federation (FKF) seeks to use the experience of former national team stars to shape the next generation. Oliech has been entrusted with helping guide young players and members of the national team as they…
The much delayed 2026/27 SportPesa League season will officially get underway on Friday, October 9,2026, with a number of high-profile fixtures scheduled across the opening weekend. Nairobi United will kick off the new campaign when they host KCB at Police SACCO Stadium from 4:00 pm on Friday, October 9, 2026. The action will continue on…
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has sought to ease concerns over Erling Haaland’s fitness after the Manchester City striker was substituted during their Nations League defeat to Portugal on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Haaland was withdrawn in the 67th minute after appearing to struggle with a knock and was later spotted limping. His early departure…
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has indicated that Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the national team, but stressed that the veteran forward will have the final say on whether he continues his international career. Ronaldo departed Portugal’s camp after being left on the bench for the entire 2-1 Nations League victory away to Norway on…
Benni McCarthy’s position as Harambee Stars head coach is facing fresh scrutiny after the South African revealed that he and members of his technical team have been working in Kenya without the required work permits, with the team’s disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign adding to the pressure. The former…
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has approved the Linda Mwananchi Party after days of jostle over the name as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna buckles up his political machine ahead of 2027 General Elections. In a letter dated October 1, 2026, Registrar of Political Parties and CEO John Cox Lorionokou informed Bansbury Associates…
