Beyond the ball

26/05/2026

Football is fast becoming a tech first sport. Yes it's innovative and comes with undeniable benefits. But on the other side, the spirit of the game is being eroded fast.

🚨 𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪: The ball for the 2026 World Cup needs to be plugged in and charged before kick off.

• The balls have a sensor that tracks its precise location every time that it's touched.

• For the 2022 World Cup, the sensor hanged in wires inside the ball, but now it's part of one of the balls panels.

• The data is paired with 12 cameras around the stadiums to track the precise location of the ball and every player 50 times every second.

• This data is transmitted live to VAR, and will be used to determine goal line technology and offsides.

• The sensor is extremely lightweight, unnoticeable for the players, and the battery lasts for up to 6 hours.

26/05/2026

Who wins it this time?

Argentina of course 😎

The history of the FIFA World Cup is filled with unforgettable champions, legendary players, and iconic moments that shaped global football culture. Since the inaugural tournament in 1930, nations from around the world have battled for the most prestigious trophy in sports. Brazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles, followed by Germany and Italy with four each.

Argentina secured its third title in 2022 after a dramatic final that captured worldwide attention, while France continues to dominate modern international football with multiple recent finals appearances. Historic champions like Uruguay, England, and Spain also left lasting marks on football history with memorable victories and legendary squads.

The FIFA World Cup is more than just a tournament , it is a celebration of passion, national pride, and unity that brings billions of fans together every four years. From historic upsets to iconic goals, the competition continues to inspire generations of football lovers around the globe.

Who wins it this time?

25/05/2026

Referres in the house msikubali kupitwa!

Did you know? ⚽ Referee cards were first introduced at the 1970 World Cup to bypass language barriers between officials and international players! From the iconic yellow warning to the definitive red card, they remain the ultimate symbols of sportsmanship and control.
Come get yours today located at Batian building 2nd floor Room No 27

25/05/2026

Something to chew on!!

The Uefa champions league final scheduled for this Saturday 30th of may 2026.Here is what to know:

WHO WILL BE PLAYING?
Paris Saint-Germain will face Arsenal in the 2026 Champions League final. Holders Paris are bidding to become only the second club in the Champions League era to successfully defend their title after Real Madrid, who won three in a row between 2016 and 2018. The Gunners, runners-up in 2006, are seeking to become the 25th club to lift the trophy and the second new winners in succession after Paris' 2025 triumph.

WHERE WILL IT BE PLAYED ?
The host venue in Budapest, Hungary, is an ultra-modern, 67,215-seat stadium built directly on the footprint of its iconic predecessor [uefa.com].
Originally the Népstadion "People's Stadium" held over 100,000 fans at its peak. It was the fortress for Hungary's legendary "Golden Team" of the 1950s, captained by Ferenc Puskás. It is where Hungary handed England its worst-ever defeat (7-1) in 1954.
It was renamed the Ferenc Puskás Stadium in 2002to honour his 75th birthday. Following Puskás's death in 2006, tens of thousands of fans gathered on the pitch to pay their final respects.
After a total demolition in 2016, the new arena opened on 15 November 2019. Designed by György Skardelli, it explicitly honors the old layout by incorporating recycled concrete and retaining the original historic brick pylons at the entrance.
Elite Venue Status: It has quickly become one of UEFA's premier choices, previously hosting Euro 2020 matches, the 2020 UEFA Super Cup, and the 2023 Europa League Final.

KICK OFF?
30th may 2026 1900hrs East African time

FUN FACT:
It will be the first final contested by clubs from two capital cities in the UCL era(Paris and London

23/05/2026

The Beyond the Ball Family continues to grow!!

We are excited to announce opening of Beyond the Ball Sports House in Nyeri town. This arm will serve as our sports equipment retail arm while also supporting our initiatives to make sports accessible to all.

Visit us at Batian Building, 2nd floor, room 27, for all your sports equipment needs!

08/05/2026

Tomorrow come to Inspire Library and enjoy the 5th chapter or Rhythm and Brews 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

29/04/2026

Thank you to American Friends of Kenya. For the second successive year you've honoured us with sports equipment not out of obligation but the desire to impact lives.

From footballs, basketballs, kickball balls, bibs, training mats, kits and books for the coaches, the team is happy.

Special thanks to Inspire NYERI KENYA our resident partners and Audra Zimmermann, joanne Todd, Michelle Manning and the entire team.

11/04/2026

What a way to start the league.

Our under 10s pulled of an impressive comeback to claim full points.

Final score: Beyond the Ball 2 : 1 Pacho

22/03/2026

Today our player in Focus is John Mwangi.

A special talent with a composure and understanding beyond his age. Despite being a member of our under 11 squad he's now a key player for our under 13 team.

Player attributes:
- Dribbling
- Passing
- Finishing

A gem in the making.

22/03/2026

When we first launched, the goal was to have a boys and girls football team. Despite multiple efforts the latter proved to be much harder.

But now things are different. When this group of girls from Thunguma Youth Empowerment Center requested a training session several weeks ago, we figured it'd be a one time thing.

But this group is different. They're consistent. Always on time and eager to learn.

Though not official yet, we may soon be launching the Beyond the Ball girls team Emily Wairimu Mwangi