Kenya’s flagship sporting infrastructure project, the Raila Odinga Sports Complex – Talanta City Stadium, continues to near completion, according to photos and observations from our latest visit to the facility.Talanta City Stadium is a brand-new facility being constructed by the Government of Kenya (GoK) as part of efforts to improve the country’s sports infrastructure, particularly ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).##NAJAVA_MECA_9901531##Construction of the stadium began in March 2024 and was necessitated by Kenya’s successful bid to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as well as the 2027 AFCON alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania.While Nyayo National Stadium and the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, were adequate venues for the 2024 CHAN, Kenya needed an additional international-standard stadium ahead of the 2027 AFCON.Mozzart Sport accompanied Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Sports Salim Mvurya on an extensive inspection tour of the facility to ..

Friends and relatives gathered on Wednesday at Kileleshwa Community Church for a memorial service for the late national team chess player Hawi Kaloki.It was an emotional moment for those gathered at the venue as they paid glowing tribute to Hawi, who passed away on August 10.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901531##Speaker after speaker paid tribute to the 19-year-old, who was one of the country’s top chess players at the time of his death.Mavens Chess Club founder Tom Amwai, in his tribute, said Hawi had been an excellent player during his time at the club.“He helped the club to be promoted to the top-tier league, and for this we are extremely grateful,” he said.STARS ABROAD: Two Kenyans feature for English clubs in midweek actionKCB teammate Bella Nashipae described Hawi as a supportive teammate who always saw the best in others.Hawi’s younger sister, Zuri Kaloki, was overcome with emotion as she eulogised her brother.“Life will never be the same without you, Hawi,” she said amid sobs.Hawi’s mother, M..

Nairobi United’s ambitious moves in the transfer market have signaled a clear intent to maintain their competitive edge. Yet, the off-season loss of key engine-room figures – Lesley Owino and Enock Machaka to Gor Mahia, and primary holding midfielder Brian Mzee to Kenya Police – threatened to disrupt the team’s tactical foundation.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsTo address this central void, Nairobi United executed a strategic coup by securing Brian Musa from Kenya Police in what effectively amounts to a high-caliber positional swap with Mzee. Arriving with proven top-flight experience, tactical maturity, and exceptional spatial intelligence, the central midfielder steps directly into a squad rebuilding its central axis.Under their current tactical blueprint, Nairobi United demand a fluid, patient build-up system coupled with rigorous central protection.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901490##Musa not only represents a direct, refined replacement for Owino’s progressive capabilities and Mzee..

The Joan Gamper Trophy, also known as the Joan Gamper Cup, is an annual friendly match – formerly a tournament – organised by Barcelona in honour of their founding member, player and president.From its inaugural edition in 1966 until 1996, it was a four-team tournament. Since then, the event has featured Barcelona and just one opponent, turning it into a two-team affair.In this year’s 61st edition of the Joan Gamper Trophy, the Catalans faced an African team for the first time in the event’s history, taking on Egyptian giants Al Ahly, the 12-time African champions, and beating them 2-1.Big deal for Barca – Joao Cancelo signed for freeFull-time: Barcelona 𝟐-𝟏 Al AhlyBarça win the Joan Gamper Trophy in front of a packed Spotify Camp Nou as the 2026-27 pre-season comes to and end. #fcblive 🔵🔴🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/ecBTYPdmrf— BarçaTimes (@BarcaTimes) August 19, 2026 The famous Red Devils have joined a distinguished list of clubs, including Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors, Ajax, Inter Milan, Juven..

Tanzania has finally broken its long wait for a place in the FEASSSA boys’ football semi-finals, with Morogoro Secondary School and Mbeya Day Secondary School making history on Wednesday at the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games in Morogoro.The breakthrough came 24 years after the regional secondary school championships, launched in 2002, with Tanzanian boys teams previously unable to progress to the penultimate stage of the competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9902119##Playing in front of a passionate home crowd, Morogoro Secondary School sparked the celebrations at Ujenzi Playground after eliminating Ugandan powerhouse Amus College School 2-1 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time.It was a tense, end-to-end encounter in which both teams created openings but neither could find the decisive touch in front of goal, sending the quarter-final into a penalty shootout that would ultimately belong to the hosts.Morogoro goalkeeper Ezekiel F. E..

Manchester United haven’t given up on Carlos Baleba, and their persistence may soon pay off!After a year of lengthy negotiations and haggling with Brighton, the Red Devils may have finally made an offer that will please the Seagulls.When United set their sights on the Cameroonian, Brighton’s asking price stood at £100 million, while the Manchester club was willing to offer £25 million less.Tough job for Man United – Bruno rejected first offer for a new contractHowever, the tables have turned in the meantime.Baleba is currently recovering from an ankle injury, and Brighton see this transfer window as possibly their last chance to cash in on his departure, given that his form often dipped during the previous season.According to The Athletic and its leading transfer insider and journalist, David Ornstein, United have made a £60 million offer, and the reaction from the Amex Stadium has been positive, meaning the transfer could be completed within the next 10 days.🚨💣 MAJOR BREAKING:Manchest..