As the new 2026-27 Premier League campaign draws closer, clubs have been working through their usual schedule of pre-season friendlies. But despite their name, several of these games have been anything but friendly, with reckless tackles, dismissals and heated confrontations becoming a recurring theme.Tonali sparks troubleSandro Tonali wasted little time showing his combative side in a Tottenham shirt during their behind-closed-doors meeting with Getafe.The £100million summer signing from Newcastle reacted angrily after a late challenge from Getafe midfielder Mario Martin. Rather than letting the incident go, Tonali followed the Spaniard up the pitch before confronting him and making contact with his chest.Players from both sides quickly became involved, although Tottenham veterans Ben Davies and new arrivals Robertson and Van Hecke stepped in to calm things down.🎥 Sandro Tonali scuffle in pre-season 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/XTGblesDyj— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) August 8, 2026 Elanga ..

For Michelle Awino, hockey was initially a game she heard could take young players beyond Kenya.Now, the Form Three student is living that dream, with her first trip outside the country coming through the sport she hopes will shape her future.The Ng’iya Girls striker is currently in Morogoro, Tanzania, representing Kenya at the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894380##This is another milestone in a journey that has already taken her further than she imagined.“My experience here in Tanzania has been good. I have seen a lot of things here,” she told Mozzart Sport.“Playing hockey has at least helped me cross the border. I never knew this would happen so soon.”The experience has given the Kisumu-born player a different perspective on the opportunities hockey can provide.Hockey has become part of her education journey, with opportunities linked to the sport helping her remain in school and supporting the payment of her school fees..

Kenyan midfielder Tobias Otieno marked his TRA United debut with a goal as the newly promoted side began their Tanzanian Premier League campaign with a 1-1 draw against JKT Tanzania on Sunday evening.The opening-round fixture at Isamuhyo Stadium in Dar es Salaam saw TRA United take an early lead through Otieno before the hosts fought back to earn a point.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895151##Fresh from joining TRA United from Kenyan side Police FC, Otieno made an immediate impact, heading home in the 14th minute to put the visitors ahead.The midfielder started alongside compatriot Shariff Majabe, while another Kenyan, Bryson Wangai, began on the bench.JKT Tanzania responded after the break, with Geoffrey Julius Luzendaze levelling six minutes into the second half when he struck in the 51st minute.Gor Mahia add another title to rich collection after hard-fought win over FKFPL newcomersNeither side could find a winning goal as the points were shared in the opening fixture of the new league campaign.TRA..

Kenya hosted its first full HYROX-style fitness race simulation, with 140 athletes taking part in the inaugural FIRSTROX Experience at the Waterfront in Karen.The event, organised by FirstPower Fitness in partnership with Nyumbani Fitness, brought together athletes for a grueling combination of running and functional fitness stations designed to replicate the demands of international HYROX competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsParticipants tackled an eight-kilometre run broken into eight one-kilometre sections, with each running segment followed by a functional workout station. ##NAJAVA_MECA_6838486##The challenges included SkiErg, sled push, sled pull, burpee broad jumps, rowing, farmer’s carry, lunges and a wall-ball finish.Nyumbani Fitness founder Kevin said the response exceeded expectations, with organisers initially targeting about 100 competitors.“We’ve had 140 athletes sign up. We were just expecting 100 athletes initially, as it was the first one; that was o..

Another major piece of business has been completed by Barcelona following the arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi at the beginning of the transfer window.A permanent deal with the Catalan giants will soon be signed by Joao Cancelo as well. He cannot exactly be considered a newcomer, as this will be his third spell at Barcelona. He spent the 2023/24 season on loan from Manchester City, while he also played for the Blaugrana during the second half of last season on loan from Al Hilal. After two loan spells, Cancelo will finally become a permanent Barcelona player.🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐉𝐎𝐀𝐎 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐋 & 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐀 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 🔵🔴João Cancelo had one year left on his contract at Al Hilal, but the club have now parted ways with him, meaning he will join Barcelona as a… pic.twitter.com/7UnUO0zWgc— 433 (@433) August 16, 2026 This is particularly good business for Barça because Cancelo will arrive for free after managing to negotiate the termination of his contract with the..

St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale moved a step closer to the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) football semi-finals after thrashing Tanzania’s Kilombero 5-0 at Jamhuri Stadium on Monday morning.The Kenyan champions came into the contest knowing there was little room for mistakes and wasted no time in putting their intentions on the table, with Conny Ayieko opening the floodgates.Beryl Akumu, Miriam Silali and Fleviah Khatenje added to Kilombero’s misery, with Ayieko sealing her complete her brace.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe win takes the KSSSA national champions to five points from three matches, leaving them in a strong position with one group match still to play as they chase a place in the last four.With only two teams guaranteed progression from the group after four days of action, St. Joseph’s have given themselves a healthy platform, and their goal difference could prove just as important as the points when the final calculations..

Gor Mahia and Migori Youth’s Green Legacy Cup clash at Nyayo National Stadium raised Ksh1,131,540 through ticket sales.The proceeds will go towards charity initiatives run by the ZamZam Foundation.The inaugural fixture brought together the FKF Premier League champions and newly promoted Migori Youth in a match that combined pre-season preparations with a fundraising drive targeting food security and environmental conservation programmes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895151##A sizeable crowd turned up at Nyayo to support the cause, with every ticket sold contributing to the Ksh1.13 million raised from the encounter.On the pitch, Migori Youth came within minutes of securing a memorable victory over the champions after racing into a 2-0 lead in the opening half.On loan midfielder Dennis Oguta scored the opening goal before new signing Philemon Nyakwaka doubled the advantage, leaving Gor Mahia facing an early scare.Why Gor Mahia coach is a happy man ahead of the 2026-2027 seasonPaul Okoth gave K’Ogalo a ..

How far can Gennaro Gattuso really go with his football philosophy? After his disastrous spell with the Italian national team — and, generally speaking, with everything he has managed throughout his career that was supposed to be serious football — he has now suffered a major embarrassment in his first official match in charge of the Rome club, even though the season has not officially begun yet.The famous Roman club had to kick off their Coppa Italia campaign immediately, and to make things easier, they were playing at home against a modest second-tier side.Lazio 🇮🇹 just got eliminated from 🏆 Coppa Italia in August. pic.twitter.com/N1uYtbbM4O— Football Meets Data (@fmeetsdata) August 16, 2026 Instead of being little more than a comfortable training exercise ahead of the new Serie A season, it turned into yet another slap in the face for Lazio. As if the club did not already have enough problems both on and off the pitch, this was the last thing they needed to set everything on fire be..

Fresh from sealing promotion at the Kabeberi 7s, NYS Spades have been handed a challenging Driftwood 7s pool.NYS Spades, who secured a return to Division One after beating Kabete Stallions 14-0 in the Kabeberi 7s Division Two final, have been drawn in Pool D alongside Kabeberi 7s runners-up Strathmore Leos, hosts Mwamba RFC and MMUST.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe promoted side will be looking to carry the momentum from Nairobi into Mombasa, but face a stern test against a Strathmore Leos side that reached their maiden National 7s Circuit final last weekend.Leos narrowly lost 14-12 to KCB Rugby in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_6838486##Spades’ resolve will also be tested by Mwamba and MMUST.Kabras RFC headline Pool A, where they will renew their rivalry with Kenya Harlequins. The pool is completed by Nondescript RFC and hosts Mombasa Sports Club Rugby.Why Andrew Amonde is open to Shujaa return despite disappointing exitChampions KCB Rugby headline Pool B alongside Kenyatta U..

Mombasa United president Abdulrahman Hussein has outlined the club’s ambitions ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe newly promoted side is preparing for life in the top flight amid an ongoing legal dispute over its elevation.Mombasa United secured promotion to the top tier after finishing third in the 2025-2026 National Super League (NSL). However, their promotion remains subject to a court dispute over the application of the 2025 promotion and relegation rules.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895151##Despite the uncertainty, Hussein says the club is focused on building a strong foundation and preparing for the demands of top-flight football.Speaking in an interview published on the club’s official website, Hussein said he was proud of the progress made by Mombasa United since its formation.“The progress. We started with a vision of building a club that truly represents Mombasa, and every season we are moving closer to that vision.”Aussems suffers bitter reunion ..