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Shujaa face their biggest test of the season this weekend as they chase promotion back to the top-tier HSBC SVNS Division One at the final leg of the World Championship in Bordeaux, France.

Coach Charles Akonnor has been named the 2025/26 SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Season after leading Gor Mahia to another league title in his first year in charge.

The Ghanaian midfielder became the first foreign player in 14 years to win the top individual award in Kenyan football. The last foreign player to achieve the feat was Ugandan striker Dan Sserunkuma in 2012.

Kenya looked set for victory after taking an early lead through Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo, but Lesotho punished the visitors in the second half.

FKF National Super League (NSL) promotion race heads into a decisive weekend with four clubs still battling for the three places currently earmarked for promotion to the SportPesa Premier League (SPL).

Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, is facing an anxious wait as their hopes of securing promotion to the 2026-2027 HSBC SVNS Division One remain uncertain following a disappointing start at the Bordeaux Sevens in France.

Harambee Stars will be aiming for a much better performance when they face Lesotho in their second international friendly match today after a disappointing 1-1 draw in the first meeting.

Harambee Stars delivered a dominant 4-0 win over Lesotho in South Africa, with Mohammed Bajaber and Lawrence Okoth starring in a commanding performance under coach Benni McCarthy.

Migori Youth have been crowned FKF National Super League champions and secured promotion to the SportPesa Premier League.

Kenya, for the third straight season, will be playing in the second tier of the World Rugby Sevens Series after failing to qualify for the 2026-2027 HSBC SVNS Division One in the final leg of the SVNS World Championship that ended in France on Sunday.