Liverpool are champions of England for the 20th time, bringing them level with Man United

Liverpool are champions of England for the 20th time, bringing them level with Man United

Forget the failings of the chasing pack, Slot’s side have simply set standards that no one else has been able to get close to replicating over the past nine months. Liverpool have been top of the Premier League since November, with a 26-game unbeaten league run blowing their opponents away. With just two defeats in 34 games, it had long since been a case of ‘when’ rather than ‘if’ they would be champions again.

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Barcelona dig deep into energy reserves to see off determined Real Madrid to clinch record-extending 32nd Copa Del Rey title

Barcelona dig deep into energy reserves to see off determined Real Madrid to clinch record-extending 32nd Copa Del Rey title

The loss to its fierce rival was another blow to Madrid after it was knocked out of the Champions League quarterfinals by Arsenal. This could have been its last title decider with Carlo Ancelotti in charge. The Italian coach said he will decide his future this summer amid speculation he is bound to take over Brazil.

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Women football rivals athletics in Kenya’s tea-growing Kericho county as young girls embrace the sport

Women football rivals athletics in Kenya’s tea-growing Kericho county as young girls embrace the sport

Women football players in Kericho County have received a significant boost following assurances of sponsorship and academy training under the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). Kericho, like most parts of Kenya’s Rift Valley is known to produce athletics world beaters, but football now penetrating the grassroots in a county synonymous with...

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Nailing a Pharaoh: Egyptian striker Mo Salah was on verge joining Saudi Arabia before Liverpool sent out news: he’s ‘more in than out’

Nailing a Pharaoh: Egyptian striker Mo Salah was on verge joining Saudi Arabia before Liverpool sent out news: he’s ‘more in than out’

When Liverpool signed Salah in the summer of 2017, their sporting director at the time, Michael Edwards and chief scout Dave Fallows flew to Dubai out of respect for Abbas. They wanted to show him how keen they were to sign Salah from Roma.

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Bukhungu: Parliamentary committee assures country ‘Football Cathedral’ in Kakamega will be ready in time for Africa Nations Cup

Bukhungu: Parliamentary committee assures country ‘Football Cathedral’ in Kakamega will be ready in time for Africa Nations Cup

On Friday, the National Assembly on sports assured the county government that there was enough funds to complete the construction of the edifice – fondly referred to at the Kenya’s Football Cathedral – that lies adjacent to Masinde Muliro University in Kakamega town.

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Kenya: After staling for over 20 years, building of Kipchoge Keino Stadium is set for completion

Kenya: After staling for over 20 years, building of Kipchoge Keino Stadium is set for completion

Sports Kenya Acting Director General Gabriel Komora said the stadium has been identified as one of the venues to host AFCON and CHAN and that the current scope of works involves enhancing the status of the stadium to category 3.

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Kenya’s national wrestling team gears for Africa beach wrestling championship in Morocco

Kenya’s national wrestling team gears for Africa beach wrestling championship in Morocco

Wrestling coach Oriri also called for increased funding to support the promotion of wrestling in schools, acknowledging that a lack of resources has hindered many talented athletes from competing at international events.

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Governor in western Kenya lays out plans for Kakamega County bullfighting tournament, ‘premier’ league

Governor in western Kenya lays out plans for Kakamega County bullfighting tournament, ‘premier’ league

Local enthusiasts and bull owners are preparing their animals for the event, with some employing traditional methods – like feeding the bulls on traditional brew and herbs- to ready their bulls for competition.

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Arsenal may have handed Liverpool 2025 English Premier League title after draw with Everton

Arsenal may have handed Liverpool 2025 English Premier League title after draw with Everton

Everton were awarded a penalty two minutes after halftime when Myles Lewis-Skelly hauled down Jack Harrison in the box and Ndiaye scored from the penalty spot to leave Arsenal’s flagging title hopes in tatters.

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Sam Mangwana: Spiky-voiced Zimbabwean who re-tuned Franco’s and Congolese rumba music calls time on illustrious career

Sam Mangwana: Spiky-voiced Zimbabwean who re-tuned Franco’s and Congolese rumba music calls time on illustrious career

The fact that Simaro Massiya regarded Sam Mangwana as the greatest, despite working with other vocalists like Josky Kiambukuta, Vicky Longomba, Youlou Mabiala, Djo Mpoyi, Malage De Lugendo and Carlito Lassa, among many others, sheds light on Mangwana’s immense talent.

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