French media outlets reported Sunday that Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembele approaches a comeback from injury. The forward has begun ball work and running exercises during his recovery process. Medical staff observers note significant advancement in his rehabilitation timeline.
PSG supporters anticipate Dembele's return will boost the team's offensive capabilities. The club faces a demanding fixture list following the current international window. The French international will miss upcoming matches against Barcelona on Oct. 1 and Lille on Oct. 5. His anticipated return date falls after the next international break period.
Barcelona players Marc Casado and Gerard Martin prepare for a meaningful encounter against Real Sociedad at Montjuic Stadium. The pair netted their debut goals for the Catalan club during a March 2 victory over the same opponent at this venue. Martin found the net after 25 minutes through a Dani Almo assist before Casado struck three minutes later for their lone Barcelona strikes.
Gerard Martin appeared in 42 matches last campaign with 19 starts and maintains regular playing time due to Balde's absence. Marc Casado featured 39 times with 31 starts last season but awaits Hans Flick's lineup decision. The midfielder competes with Pedri and Frenkie de Jong for selection ahead of the upcoming Paris Saint-Germain Champions League fixture.
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny takes over Barcelona's net for today's Montjuïc Stadium fixture after Juan Garcia suffered a knee problem during the Real Oviedo encounter. The veteran keeper ended his retirement in October when Marc-André ter Stegen went down injured. Barcelona extended Szczęsny's deal through 2027 after his impressive campaign. His stellar performance helped secure the club's confidence in his abilities.
Last season saw Szczęsny feature in 30 contests with 24 victories for an 80 percent win rate. The Polish international collected La Liga, Copa del Rey and Spanish Super Cup medals during his tenure. He recorded 14 shutouts across various competitions while defending Barcelona's goal. Coach Hans Flick will depend...
FC Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal plans to finalize his contract extension Monday during a ceremony at the club's commercial headquarters. The event will begin at 2:15 PM Cairo time with restricted media attendance. Barcelona adjusted the young player's original agreement last September, one month after he sustained a major knee injury.
The revised deal extends his commitment through 2029 with three additional optional seasons beyond the initial June 2026 expiration date. Officials established a 500 million euro release clause within the new terms. The signing occurs two days ahead of the team's scheduled clash with Paris Saint-Germain after multiple postponements were resolved between both parties. Bernal recently resumed playing...
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged young voters to register during the Continuous Voter Registration exercise beginning Monday. The impeached leader addressed Generation Z at a Kajiado County church service alongside Wiper party chief Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya head Eugene Wamalwa. Gachagua emphasized that voting cards represent the primary tool for political change in Kenya. He challenged middle-class citizens to participate more actively in elections rather than remaining passive observers.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission seeks 6.3 million new registrants for the 2027 election. Eligible participants must be Kenyan citizens aged 18 years or older with valid identification documents. Registration...
Kenya's electoral commission will restart voter registration Monday at constituency offices across the country. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission excluded areas conducting by-elections from the exercise ahead of 2027 polls. Citizens may register for new voting cards, update personal details, transfer locations or verify existing information during the process.
Eligible participants must hold Kenyan citizenship, reach 18 years of age and possess valid identification documents. The commission prohibits registration for convicted election offenders and individuals declared mentally unfit. Officials aim to expand the voter roll from 22.1 million people to include 6.3 million additional participants.
The agency budgeted 8...
Parliament members voted to confirm John Lorionokou and Agatha Wahome as leaders of the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. The National Assembly committee approved both candidates after reviewing their backgrounds and qualifications. Lorionokou will serve as registrar while Wahome takes the assistant registrar position. They replace Ann Nderitu, who joined the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Lorionokou brings electoral management experience from three counties during his IEBC career since 2010. The 52-year-old West Pokot resident handled elections in Kisumu, Elgeyo Marakwet and Trans Nzoia. Wahome combines financial expertise with governance skills from her decade at Equity Bank and subsequent IEBC roles...
Kenya Wildlife Service recorded 83,932 domestic visitors across national parks and reserves during Saturday's World Tourism Day celebrations. The agency eliminated entrance fees at multiple facilities, enabling citizens to access protected areas without charge. Nairobi Animal Orphanage attracted the largest crowd with 21,485 people, while Nairobi Safari Walk welcomed 20,818 visitors. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary drew 14,435 guests, followed by Nairobi National Park with 6,431 and Hell's Gate National Park hosting 3,077 people.
Families and students joined nature enthusiasts throughout the country to commemorate Kenya's wildlife heritage. The United Nations World Tourism Organization established this annual observance in 1980 to recognize...
Authorities discovered a woman's body Sunday morning near Boulogne-sur-Mer after she attempted an illegal English Channel crossing. Officials have not released her age or nationality. The death follows Saturday's incident where two Somali women perished when their boat encountered trouble. These fatalities bring this year's crossing death toll to at least 27 people.
Emergency services responded to 14 distress calls Saturday as nearly 900 migrants attempted the dangerous journey. More than 33,000 people have made illegal crossings since January 2025. Prosecutor Cécile Gressier will investigate potential connections between the latest death and a separate incident at Equihen-Plage. Record numbers continue crossing despite increased...
