Sports
Training Ground or Social Club? The Austin Odhiambo Debate at Gor Mahia
The sight of the 2023/24 FKF Premier League MVP, Austin Odhiambo, back at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy training with Gor Mahia has sparked a heated debate among the Green Army. While his return from Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC—prompted by regional instability—is understandable, his presence on the training pitch raises a difficult question: Is K’Ogalo a professional football club or a high-end social […]
The New Era of East African Combat: How ANZA MMA Changed the Game
For years, the East African Mixed Martial Arts scene was a landscape of untapped potential—raw talent waiting for a stage that matched its intensity. In 2025, that stage finally arrived. KO Fight Night, hosted by ANZA MMA, didn’t just host a series of bouts; it made history by delivering Kenya’s first-ever professionally sanctioned MMA event. As East […]
Familiar Blame Game: Harambee Stars Loss Sparks Old Debate
The recent penalty shootout loss to Estonia national football team after a 1-1 draw has once again thrown Harambee Stars into a storm of criticism—this time squarely aimed at head coach Benni McCarthy. As expected, reactions from Kenyan fans and sections of the local football ecosystem have been swift and emotional. Social media, particularly X, […]
VAR, Inconsistency, and Controversy: The Premier League’s Refereeing Problem
The latest draw between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth once again exposed a recurring issue in English football—refereeing inconsistency. In a league that prides itself on being the most competitive and entertaining in the world, decisions made on the pitch continue to spark more debate than the football itself. A key flashpoint in the match […]
KENYA’S & EAST AFRICA’S PREMIER MIXED MARTIAL ARTS PROMOTION, ANZA MMA RETURNS THIS MARCH 26TH AT THE ALCHEMIST
East Africa’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ANZA MMA is back this March with ANZA MMA Fight Nights 007, set to take place on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at The Alchemist, Nairobi, with Doors Opening at 6 PM and the Fights Starting at 7 PM. The event is expected to bring another action-packed night of amateur mixed […]
Pricing Yourself Out the Ring: Alfayo’s 500K Gamble Before Kasarani Showdown
A few days to one of the most talked-about boxing events in Kenya, controversy has already entered the ring—this time outside the ropes. Alfayo, one of the fighters scheduled to curtain raise ahead of the highly anticipated bout between Majembe and Mbavu Destroyer at Kasarani on April 4th, is reportedly turning down a Ksh 100,000 […]
Big Money, Bigger Stakes: Obinna’s Kasarani Boxing Event Sparks Excitement—and Concern
Kenyan boxing is experiencing a fresh wave of attention, and much of the spotlight right now is centered on a major event scheduled for April 4 at the iconic Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The upcoming fight night, spearheaded by media personality Oga Obinna, has quickly become one of the most talked-about sporting events in […]
Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu Academy Opens New World-Class Combat Sports Facility
Global MMA Icons Renato “Babalu” Sobral & Professor Ricardo Testai at Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu Academy Grand Opening The Nairobi Jiu-Jitsu Academy (NJA) has officially opened doors to its new, state-of-the-art training facility on the second floor on New Muthaiga Mall, Thigiri Ridge, Nairobi – standing proud as East Africa’s largest martial arts training ground. The new 650-square-metre facility features Kenya’s […]
Anza MMA returned for the 2026 season with Fight Night 006 on 26 February at The Alchemist, Nairobi
East Africa’s premier mixed martial arts promotion, ANZA MMA, returned for its 2026 season with its sixth event happening on Thursday 26 February 2026 at The Alchemist, Nairobi, following a highly successful run last year. The promotion delivered another electrifying night of amateur MMA action and fierce regional rivalries at ANZA MMA Fight Night 006, featuring a stacked fight […]
