The national men’s under-23 football team, Emerging Stars, have been drawn against Tanzania in the opening round of the 2026 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Emerging Stars will host neighbours Tanzania in the first leg in Nairobi before travelling to Dar es Salaam for the return leg between September 28 and October 6, 2026, with the aggregate winner advancing to face Ivory Coast in the second round.Blow for Gor Mahia as midfielder suffers injury ahead of key Champions League assignmentA place in the third and final qualifying round will then be at stake, with Kenya set to face the winner of the Tunisia versus Benin tie and Gabon, subject to the progression of the respective teams. The third round is scheduled for 22nd and 30 March 2027. Kenya will therefore have to successfully navigate three rounds of qualifying to earn a place at the U23 AFCON.More to follow…

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering a successful 2027 Africa Cup of Nations after reviewing their preparations with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday afternoon.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe high-level meeting of the PAMOJA Oversight Council brought together CAF officials, Sports Ministers from the three host nations and Presidents of their respective CAF Member Associations.Further, the meeting drew Chairpersons and CEOs of the Local Organising Committees (LOCs), Principal Secretaries, and other senior officials.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907511##The meeting was chaired by CAF Acting General Secretary Samson Adamu, with Kenya represented by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya.The discussions focused on the collective preparedness of the three host nations and the priorities for the next phase of delivering the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.A..

South Sudan Premier League side Jamus SC have rewarded their most loyal supporters with iPhone 17 smartphones and official club crests in recognition of their continued support.The club made the gesture after their opening league fixture against Super Star FC, with club President Mohannad Ahmed personally presenting the awards to supporters whose dedication has remained unwavering over the years.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a statement shared through the club’s official channels, Jamus described the gesture as a way of honouring supporters who have consistently stood behind the team.“In a touch of class, Club President Mohannad Ahmed rewarded the team’s most devoted supporters with iPhone 17s and official club crests, honoring their unwavering backing during today’s showdown against Super Star.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9915626##The recognition came on a positive day for the club as Jamus began their 2026-2027 South Sudan Premier League campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over..

The summer of Arsenal’s complete overhaul on the left wing. First, the English champions sold Leandro Trossard to Beşiktaş for €18,000,000, and now they are preparing to send Gabriel Martinelli to Saudi Arabia in what would become the biggest sale in the club’s history.The Brazilian was not interested in a move to Galatasaray, but it seems he has been drawn by the petrodollars of the Middle East. Arsenal are in negotiations with Al Hilal, and according to Fabrizio Romano and Sacha Tavolieri, the two parties are expected to agree on a transfer fee of around €60,000,000.🚨🔵⚪️ Al Hilal are getting closer to Gabriel Martinelli deal done after club to club talks with Arsenal at final stages.Fee around £50/55m discussed and #AFC prepared to accept and sell Martinelli.Talks on personal terms ongoing, Gabriel to make final decision soon. 🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/8NfvHfv75l— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 24, 2026 The Gunners have never sold a player for anywhere near such a sum; the record ..

The Kenya Women’s volleyball national team, Malkia Strikers, will open their 2026 CAVB Women’s Africa Championship with a clash against Zambia on Tuesday 25 August, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena from 1900 hrs.Kenya, who are the defending champions, landed a friendly pool following the draw conducted on Monday.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya will face: Zambia and Mali. Initially, the Kenyan girls were to face Morocco in the same pool, but the North Africans were disqualified for failing to show up for the technical meeting held at a Nairobi Hotel on Monday, 24 August.The tournament, which is expected to run from today to Saturday 5 September, will be held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena and Ulinzi Sports Complex.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915626##It will bring together 15 teams competing for the prestigious title, with Kenya opening the floor just after the opening ceremonyThe Malkia Strikers will be keen to start on the right foot in the quest to defend the title, which will also gua..

Stanley Ngugi will be among the leading contenders when the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series heads to Vipingo Ridge in Kilifi County for its third leg on Saturday, 29 August.The 19-year-old Kenyan is chasing his first victory of the season after finishing runner-up in the 100km races in Limuru and Naivasha.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907511##Ngugi will face a strong men’s elite field that includes Ivan Kipruto and Dan Kiptala, who competed alongside him at the Evertsberg Gravel 2026 in Sweden earlier this month.They will also have to contend with Uganda’s Jordan Schleck, who has won the Vipingo race in each of the last two editions and will be targeting a third consecutive victory at the coastal venue.Kipruto, who finished third in Naivasha, is also targeting victory after working on his endurance ahead of the coastal race.Police Bullets leave it late to edge Simba Queens in CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers“Naivasha was a good learning experience for me. My endurance dropped towards the end, b..