The Mountain Journal Omar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, UEFA has announced. Artan found himself at the centre of controversy after being denied entry to the US, with the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, suggesting he was powerless to overrule Donald Trump’s administration. Somalia…
The Mountain Journal editor@themountainjournal.co.ke With a lot of passion, the old and the young took to the track for the “The run; the fun; the passion; the determination; the talents’. This event brought together budding young athletes from various schools in Murang’a, veteran runners as well as elite who showcased the formidable sporting skills alive…
The killing of Ugandan Olympian and long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has devastated her friends and family – and left the East African athletics community reeling from shock. The 33-year-old marathon runner who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, suffered extensive burns after after being doused in petrol and set alight by her former boyfriend at…
By Alex Howell / BBC Sports Football News Reporter Arsenal are in talks with Real Sociedad about signing Spain midfielder Mikel Merino. Merino was part of the Spain team that won Euro 2024 and featured in all seven matches in the tournament, scoring a late winner against Germany in the quarter-final. The 28-year-old has less…
Western Bulls Rugby Club have high expectations as they head into the second round of the National Sevens Circuit, the KRU Ingo 7s set for August at the ASK Kakamega Showgrounds. ‘Echulusi’ are they are commonly known are aiming to solidify their presence and make a significant impact in the tournament despite having a relatively…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon celebrates with her gold medal after winning the women’s 1500m final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on August 22, 2023. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
