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        <description><![CDATA[The Kenya Lionesses will begin their 2026 Rugby Africa Womens Cup Performance Division campaign with a tough regional derby against Uganda Lady Cranes on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua on Friday named the squad that will represent the country in the upcoming World SVNS Championship legs in Valladolid and Bordeaux]]></description>
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        <title>Allan Thigo was not only a good player but a great leader</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Thigo, who hailed from Kano plains in Kisumu had moved and set up home in Bungoma where he was enjoying his retirement, occasionally coming out to grace football events.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:02:13 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Cole Palmer and Phil Foden were among several high-profile players left out of Thomas Tuchel&#039;s World Cup squad announced on Friday.]]></description>
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        <title>Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:58:30 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City with an unparalleled managerial legacy, having reshaped English football over a decade of relentless success.]]></description>
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        <title>Pep Guardiola to step down as Manchester City manager</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:23:21 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Pep Guardiola will step down as Manager of Manchester City this summer.]]></description>
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        <title>Michael Carrick confirmed as permanent Man United manager</title>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:16:57 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United next season after guiding the Red Devils to a third-placed finish in the Premier League.]]></description>
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        <title>"Steroid Olympics" set to debut sparks global doping debate</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Enhanced Games, dubbed steroid Olympics, allows doping under supervision, sparking global debate over sport ethics and athlete safety.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Football fans are using AI to create viral World Cup songs, sparking debate over creativity, originality and music copyright.Viral Football Songs]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Preparations are in top gear as the Kenya Karate Federation prepares to host the prestigious UFAK Region East Karate Championship 2026 from May 28 to 31 at Nyayo Gymnasium.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Kenyan trio of Jonathan Korir, John Langat, and Simon Kipkosgei are among the top athletes who will storm the capital citys streets for the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon.]]></description>
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        <title>Thousands line streets to celebrate Villa's Europa triumph</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 21:50:31 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Aston Villa fans turned out in their thousands on Thursday to celebrate the English side&#039;s Europa League final triumph -- their first silverware in 30 years.]]></description>
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        <title>Veteran goalkeeper Neuer recalled to aid Germany World Cup bid</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:28:54 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was handed a surprise recall to Germany&#039;s 26-man World Cup squad, coming out of international retirement to play in the tournament for a fifth time.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:56:54 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to use their historic Europa League final triumph against Freiburg as the foundation for an &quot;ambitious&quot; new era.]]></description>
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        <title>DR Congo cancel World Cup training in Kinshasa amid Ebola outbreak</title>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:51:53 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The Democratic Republic of Congo team have cancelled a planned pre-World Cup training camp at home after the country was hit by an Ebola outbreak]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[When Patrick Paul Vieira lifted Arsenals English Premier League trophy in 2004, petrol in Kenya was retailing at Sh64.99, Diesel was Sh51.60, while kerosene went for Sh38.19.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:38:52 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[The 37-year-old javelin star is set for his last World Championships and Olympics next year and 2028 respectively.]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0300</pubDate>
        <description><![CDATA[Coach McCarthy has named five new faces in Harambee Stars squad.Kenya to face South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea in 2027 Afcon qualifiers.,]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[The win eased off relegation fears APS Bomet have been battling for the better part of their debut season in the Premier League.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kenya Lionesses have named an experienced squad featuring Janet Okello and Sheila Chajira for the Rugby Africa Cup as they aim to improve on their previous runner-up finish.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to&nbsp; complete key stadiums earmarked for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON),]]></description>
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