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CONMEBOL honors Messi with life size statue

The statue will stand at the federation’s museum at the South American Football Federation (CONMEBOL) headquarters in Luque, Paraguay.

Court throws out theft charges facing Mwendwa

Kenyan born Mabil wins prestigious Australian award

The 27-year-old, who was born to South Sudanese parents in a Kenyan refugee camp and moved to Australia at the age of 10, said he was honoured just to be nominated for the award.

Referees to explain VAR decisions to stadium and viewing audiences

FIFA has invested heavily in VAR technology since it was introduced at the 2018 World Cup in Russia but controversy remains.

Star-studded shortlist announced for SOYA Awards

Athletics sensations Eliud Kipchoge who has previously won it in 2017,2018 and 2019 and Ferdinand Omanyala who won in 2021 headline the Sportsman of the Year category

When Njogu tried to cheat his way to Stanchart Marathon podium finish

It also turned out to be that day that Julius Njogu executed a plot he had hatched, to cheat his way into the money bracket in the blue ribband 42.195km race.

Ronaldo set to play in Saudi Arabia for the first time

The 37-year-old Portuguese will lead the team made up of players from Saudi sides Al Hilal and Al Nassr against Messi's PSG in what will be the latest chapter of the celebrated global soccer rivalry.

When twin brothers cheated their way to prize money

Every 45 minutes the two would swap places and, while one ran, the other would precede him on his bike and then be found at the next step to resume the race in his brother's place.

Remembering Pele

Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and labelled "the greatest" by FIFA, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century

Wilson Kiprugut and other Kenyan sports personalities who died in 2022

Wilson Kiprugut, the first Kenyan athlete to win an Olympic medal died in November this year aged 84.