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Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
13+ hour, 48+ min ago (461+ words) Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21. The Premier League fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign were released on Friday, with the Gunners' home game against Frank Lampard's Coventry among the highlights in the opening…...
Standard scribe headlines Sport Pesa Premier League Gala Awards
2+ week, 1+ day ago (744+ words) Standard Group sports journalist Washington Onyango has been named the winner of the prestigious Golden Pen Award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to sports journalism. The award, one of the most respected honours in Kenyan sports circles, is organised…...
Waithira, Morrison and Akonnor headline Sport Pesa Premier League awards
2+ week, 2+ day ago (569+ words) Joseph Waithira of Murang'a Seal celebrates after scoring in the Sport Pesa Premier League. [Murang'a Seal, X] Murang'a Seal goal machine Joseph Waithira, Gor Mahia's midfield maestro Enock Morrison and K'Ogalo title-winning coach Charles Akonnor will headline the Sport Pesa…...
Pereira 'trusts' Forest owner Marinakis despite three sackings this season
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (324+ words) Vitor Pereira said he trusts Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis despite becoming the fourth manager of the Premier League side this season. The former Wolves boss has taken over at the City Ground on an 18-month deal after Sean Dyche…...
African stars in Europe: Antoine Semenyo wins it for City
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (417+ words) Antoine Semenyo produced one of the great FA Cup final goals with an audacious back-flick that sealed a 1-0 win for Manchester City over Chelsea in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The Ghana winger illuminated a largely scrappy final…...
SPL: Teams battle for safety and position in tight league run-in
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (68+ words) standardmedia. co. ke SPL: Teams battle for safety and position in tight league run-in Pressure mounts across the SPL table as sides chase glory at the top and scramble to avoid relegation. [File, Standard] Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Your…...
Man United beat Liverpool to secure place in top four
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (375+ words) Manchester United secured Champions" League football next season as Kobbie Mainoo's strike earned a thrilling 3-2 victory over old rivals Liverpool yesterday. United were 2-0 up inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko, but imploded after the break to allow Arne…...
Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (406+ words) Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Sporting CP in their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon on April 7, 2026. [AFP] The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season after securing a European Performance Spot…...
Galatasaray's Osimhen breaks arm, Lang set for thumb surgery in Liverpool
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (181+ words) Galatasaray's Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen broke his right arm in the Champions League defeat to Liverpool with Dutch international Noa Lang set to undergo surgery on his thumb, the Turkish club confirmed Thursday. Galatasaray said Osimhen "suffered a fracture to…...
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool collapse to PSG
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (584+ words) Liverpool's Dutch manager Arne Slot reacts after conceding a goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against PSG, April 14, 2026. [AFP] Mohamed Salah's glorious Liverpool career will have an anti-climactic end after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne Slot's men in a…...