By Moses KinyanjuiTuesday June 2, 2026 President William Ruto on Monday moved to immortalise a revered Wajir political figure by endorsing a request to rename the newly completed Wajir Stadium as the Ahmed Khalif Wajir Stadium. The proposal came during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County, where Governor Ahmed Abdullahi urged the President to use the landmark as a lasting tribute to the late leader, whom he described as one of the region’s most distinguished sons and a man who rose to the country’s highest…

Struggle for Justice in Guinea: Remembering the Stadium Massacre Sixteen years after the tragic events of the 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea, where security forces brutally killed at least 156 people and perpetrated sexual violence against over 100 women during an opposition rally, the quest for justice remains fraught with challenges. Despite the passage of time, the echoes of that fateful day are still felt deeply through the lives of survivors and the broader fight for accountability in a country governed by military…

Djibouti pulled off a stunning 1-0 upset against Rwanda in the CHAN 2025 qualifiers at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Sunday. The decisive moment came from a late goal scored by Gabriel Dadzie. Djibouti was compelled to play their 'home' leg on Rwandan turf due to bans by CAF and FIFA but exhibited solid gameplay and seized a rare chance to leave the home crowd shocked.This match was supposed to be a fresh chapter for Rwanda at the newly spruced up Amahoro Stadium. Unfortunately, they failed to scorch the back of the net…

The choice to host both matches in Tunisia—amidst one of Africa's most electrifying football settings—underscores the stark challenges that Somali football faces. Hamstrung by financial limitations and subpar infrastructure, teams like Dekedaha are forced to seek battlegrounds outside their homeland. Their momentous triumph over AS Arta unfolded at the Azam Sports Complex in Tanzania—yet another neutral site. This inability to host international games due to inadequate facilities highlights the mountainous obstacles Somali…