Inside Aboud’s Ksh4million demand that saw him ditch Police

Kenyan defender Aboud Omar made the decision to move to Tusker after his former club Kenya Police failed to meet his demand for a staggering Ksh4 Million sign on fee and significant increase on his monthly salary, Mozzart Sport can reveal.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to sources close to the player, Omar demanded Ksh4 Million to extend his stay at Kenya Police and another Ksh400,000 as monthly salary.“But Kenya Police were unwilling to meet the demands considering his age and the fact they could use the money to get younger players,” said our source.It is believed that Tusker paid the player Ksh2 million sign-on fee to join them. The brewers have shown serious intention to do well in the local league after splashing out Ksh10million in their recent signings.Taiwo Atieno announces return to professional football at 41This is the highest amount of money the brewers have spent in signing players in recent years and it shows the seriousness with which they are focus..

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CUEA, Strathmore secure Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals slots

Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and Strathmore University have secured six relay squad berths in the Open Lanes Varsity Invitational finals after progressing through a competitive two-day knockout stage.The two universities will join Kenyatta University in the grand finale on October 3, 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium, where the leading university runners will compete for the championship title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968865##The remaining qualification places will be decided next week, with teams from JKUAT, the University of Nairobi and Riara University set to battle for spots in the final qualification round.Beyond the championship, the competition will offer four standout student-athletes an opportunity to earn an all-expenses-paid trip to South Africa to compete in the country’s elite running circuit.The initiative will give the students an opportunity to compete in a different environment, experience South Africa’s running culture and gain exposure beyond the university circu..

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Taiwo Atieno announces return to professional football at 41

Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Leo Atieno, 41, has announced that he is set to return to professional football in Kenya for the 2026/27 season, 12 years after stepping away from the game.Atieno is currently undergoing an intensive return-to-play programme as he prepares to compete in the Kenyan Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968865##“For the last four weeks I’ve been training five hours a day across isometrics, speed work, strength, conditioning and recovery, and I’m genuinely surprised by how good I feel. I feel stronger and fresher at 41 than I did at 29. I was fortunate not to suffer major injuries during my career.But the game asks different questions. Can you repeat high-intensity runs, react quickly, deal with contact and still make the right decision when you’re tired? That is the level I have to get back to.”Atieno stepped away from professional football after losing both his parents and later focused on his family, law and business.Wafalme Stars out of World Championships ..

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Morogoro ARC finale pits title-favourite Karan Patel against Aakif Virani

Who will conquer the dust and unforgiving terrain of Morogoro to be crowned King of Africa?As Serengeti Rally of Tanzania roars into action from Friday, 2 to Sunday, 4 October, hosting the fourth and final round of the 2026 FIA African Rally Championship (ARC), two Kenyans will hope to carry the day.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter a scintillating season that has traversed Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda, the continental battle reaches its climax in the historic sisal town, with the main championship still up for grabs and Tanzania promising its toughest route in years.The Morogoro finale is a two-horse race between fellow Kenyans Karan Patel, poised to clinch his third career African crown, and newly crowned Masters’ Champion Aakif Virani, who retains an outside mathematical chance.And while the big guns will grab the headlines, the story of Morogoro will also be written by the ladies who have refused to sit in the shadows.History as Kenya wins first medals at Africa AirBad..

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Ex-Arsenal star will miss four Nations League games due to fake Covid-19 tests

Granit Xhaka has admitted forging a Covid-19 vaccination certificate and apologised for what he now calls a “mistake” made while he was in a state of “emotional turmoil”.The Sunderland midfielder and Switzerland captain is facing proceedings in his homeland over the incident, which reportedly dates back to 2022, when he was still playing for Arsenal.According to Swiss outlet Blick, the Lucerne public prosecutor’s office has opened proceedings against Xhaka, with the 33-year-old expected to be questioned in early October.##TWITTER_

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Brobbey joins small, exclusive EPL gang: score a hat-trick and still lose

Bittersweet – that’s the word that perfectly captures what it must have been for Brian Brobbey after Sunderland lost 5-3 to Manchester City on Sunday, with the Dutch forward scoring all three goals for the visitors.Despite a remarkable solo achievement, Brobbey had to face the cruel reality of his team losing the eight-goal thriller. This way, he joined a quite short list of Premier League players who also scored a hat-trick in their sides’ respective defeats.##TWITTER_

##Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier is the only player who has done it twice, in the Saints’ defeats to Oldham (4-3, May 1993) and Notting..

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FKF boss appeals to Chief Justice as fresh legal hurdle delays 2026-2027 season kick off

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has appealed to Chief Justice Martha Koome to intervene in the ongoing legal impasse that has delayed the start of the 2026-2027 Premier League season.The top-flight league failed to kick off last Saturday, 19 September, following a court order issued by the Murang’a High Court, adding to a growing list of legal challenges that have hindered the commencement of the new season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to the press at a Nairobi hotel on Monday, 21 September, Mohammed called on the Judiciary to help resolve the disputes that have continued to disrupt the league.“I want to appeal to the Judiciary, and specifically Chief Justice Martha Koome, to help us resolve the matters in court. We have individuals who are hell-bent on abusing court processes to bring football to a standstill,” said Mohammed.The FKF chief maintained that the continued legal battles were affecting the smooth running of Kenyan football ..

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George Nyambua provides injury update after knee surgery

Kabras RFC captain George Nyambua has confirmed that he is making good progress in his recovery from knee surgery and could return to action earlier than initially anticipated.The veteran flanker underwent surgery three months ago to repair a meniscus and cartilage tear in his right knee and has since been undergoing rehabilitation.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Nyambua explained that being able to walk without assistance has been one of the positive milestones in his recovery as he continues to work his way back to full fitness.“The progress has been good, and I am doing well. At least I am now able to walk without any support, which is a positive step in my recovery. I am taking things one day at a time and focusing on making steady progress,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968880##The 13-year Kabras servant estimates that he is currently between 50 and 60 percent through his rehabilitation, although he acknowledges that there is still considerable wor..

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Why Tuwei wants environment at heart of Kenya’s 2029 World Championships

Athletics Kenya president Lt Gen (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei believes Kenya’s pursuit of global sporting excellence must go hand in hand with protecting the environment, arguing that athletes need healthy surroundings to train and compete at their best.Tuwei made the connection between sport and environmental conservation in Copenhagen, Denmark, where Athletics Kenya signed the Sports for Nature Framework alongside UNEP, SEI Africa and the Landscape Alliance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968580##With Kenya set to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi, Tuwei said the country has an opportunity to show how major sporting events can deliver both sporting and environmental benefits.“This signing comes just two days after Kenya was named host of the 2029 World Athletics Championships,” Tuwei said, as quoted by Athletics Kenya media. “We look forward to working with the Sports for Nature network to make these Championships a model for sustainable sporting events, while creating a lasting, positive..

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Matasi reveals how his wife blocked him from joining Gor Mahia after leaving AFC Leopards

Former Kenya international goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has revealed how his wife prevented him from joining Gor Mahia after leaving AFC Leopards.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMatasi joined AFC Leopards in 2011 and spent three years at the club before leaving as a free agent in 2014.He subsequently joined Posta Rangers before going on to play for Tusker, St George of Ethiopia, Kenya Police and Kakamega Homeboyz.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968865##However, Matasi has now disclosed that his career could have taken a different direction immediately after leaving Posta Rangers, as he was close to joining Gor Mahia.Speaking to Wollap Central on Friday, Matasi said he had already obtained his release letter and was preparing to complete the move to K’Ogalo.“I was a free agent after leaving Posta Rangers and was going to join Gor Mahia. I had my release letter and was very close to the move. I had already made up my mind.”STARS ABROAD: Ochieng bags another assist in Spain as Anyembe shines in D..

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