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US Bans Somali Referee, UEFA Hands Him a Final, Fan Allegedly Gifts Him Sh6.5 Million

Patricia Waigwa June 12, 2026 0

Somalia’s Omar Artan has turned one of football’s most controversial moments into a historic milestone. Specifically, UEFA has officially appointed him to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa. Furthermore, the match takes place on August 12,

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Kenya Risks Losing AFCON 2027 Over Delayed Payment

Patricia Waigwa March 20, 2026

Kenya faces a serious risk of losing its co-hosting rights for Africa Cup of Nations 2027. The concern arises from delays in paying the required $30 million hosting fee. Consequently, the delay threatens the “East Africa Pamoja” joint bid. This bid involves Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania as co-hosts. Payment Deadline and Government Response Elijah Mwangi […]

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CAF Fines Senegal, Morocco After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos

Alfonce Mutuku January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco after chaotic scenes disrupted the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time to win the title, but controversy overshadowed the match during the final minutes of normal play. What Happened Tensions escalated when Senegal head coach […]

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AFCON 2027: Mamadou Gaye Says His Criticism Was Meant to Push East Africa

Alfonce Mutuku January 19, 2026

Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has clarified his recent remarks on East Africa’s preparedness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He said he intended to spark debate and improvement, not offend the host nations. Gaye faced backlash after questioning whether Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have the infrastructure needed to host the expanded tournament. […]

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Patrick Matasi the Match Fixing Mogul

Cyrus Machogu March 27, 2025

Kenyan football has recently been rocked by serious allegations involving Patrick Matasi, a prominent goalkeeper known for his contributions to both club and country. A leaked video on X (formerly Twitter) purportedly showing Matasi engaged in discussions related to match-fixing has ignited widespread concern and debate within the football community.​  Who is Patrick