July 14, 2024: Top news events to look out for today
By Collins Amanga, July 14, 2024
Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings.
Rallies and Sunday sessions
In recent weeks, political activities have seen a reduction in frequency within church settings, and their addresses have also been curtailed.
Despite the push to have churches deny them spaces to speak, President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have continued to attend church sessions.
The Deputy President is among the politicians expected to attend church and push his agendas.
FKF Premier League promotion race
The race for FKF Premier League promotion continues on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Dandora, where Sofapaka will host Naivas FC in their second-leg playoff match. This match is crucial for both teams: Sofapaka is fighting to retain their top-tier league status, while Naivas is aiming for their first-ever appearance in the FKFPL.
The first leg was a tightly contested affair that seemed destined for a draw until Sofapaka’s Jacob Onyango broke the deadlock in the final moments, giving his team a critical advantage heading into the second leg.
If the aggregate score is tied after regular time in the second match, the team with the greater number of away goals will be declared the winner. However, if the teams are tied on both aggregate and away goals, the match will proceed to penalties. The winner of the shootout will secure a place in next season’s top tier.
Embu 7s Rugby tournament
The Embu 7s preseason tournament features teams like Strathmore Leos, Mean Machine, and Catholic Monks, who have all qualified for the quarterfinals.
These teams will be in contention for the title, having enjoyed a good run on Saturday.
EURO 2024 Final
England’s men will look to end a 58-year wait for a major tournament triumph when they face Spain on Sunday in the Euro 2024 final in Berlin at 10:00 p.m. EAT – a match you can watch live on K24TV.
The Three Lions’ last success came at the 1966 World Cup held in England. Gareth Southgate guided England to the Euro 2020 final at Wembley, only for Italy to win 3-2 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 after extra time.
No senior England football team has won a major tournament overseas. Several players who appeared in the Euro 2020 final are likely to start on Sunday, including goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, defenders Kyle Walker and John Stones, midfielder Declan Rice, and captain Harry Kane.
Up to 50,000 England fans are expected to be in Germany’s capital for the showpiece, with millions more cheering the team back home as they chase the trophy.