Xabi Alonso felt the Premier League’s youngest squad craved priceless experience, and Chelsea’s board fulfilled his wishes. Just two days after landing the soon-to-be 36-year-old Danny Welbeck, the Blues officially unveiled his peer and former England teammate Jordan Henderson.The veteran midfielder arrives at Stamford Bridge as a free agent, and his main role is expected to be providing leadership in the dressing room and off the pitch, though he still has plenty left in the tank.‘I got a Real scar, but it’s healed now’If it weren’t the case, Thomas Tuchel wouldn’t have called him up for England’s World Cup squad, where he also played more of a mentoring role. He featured only in the group-stage match against Panama, clocking six minutes, though he made headlines after clumsily fracturing his arm during the celebration of a victory over Mexico in the Round of 16.”Given the size of the club, the manager, who I have great admiration for, and the quality of the players, this was a huge o..

Despite several clubs queuing up for his signature, former Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi has disclosed why he rejected the numerous offers on his table to join KCB FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi is one of the fresh faces at the Bankers, crossing over from Mombasa United to join the 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup finalists as the assistant coach, where he will be working under veteran head coach Robert Matano.Asamoah Gyan reveals how Africa can develop more football talentBefore joining KCB, the former Nakuru All Stars tactician was linked with several clubs who were eyeing his signature, especially after a stellar performance with Shabana where he led them to third on the FKF Premier League table before he was unceremoniously axed.Speaking to the club’s media on the sidelines of his first training session, Okidi disclosed the reason he settled on KCB.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872934##“I am very humbled to be at KCB. It is a club that is very organised and structured, where every c..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has confirmed the club will enter the transfer market for a new centre-back following the injury to captain Sylvester Owino, a setback that has disrupted the team’s preparations ahead of a demanding campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of K’Ogalo’s CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-final clash against Sudan’s Al Hilal, the Ghanaian tactician revealed that the club has already identified a defensive target and discussions are underway to secure the player’s signature.Asamoah Gyan reveals how Africa can develop more football talentAkonnor admitted Owino’s absence has left Gor Mahia short of options in central defence, with Michael Kibwage and Frank Odhiambo now the only recognised centre-backs available.”We need to strengthen our defensive line, especially the central area, because of the injury setback to Sylvester Owino, who will be out for a couple of months. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9872927##We are now ..

Girls’ volleyball national defending champions Kwanthanze Secondary School responded emphatically to their opening-day defeat by recording a convincing straight-sets victory on the second day of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter suffering a surprise 3-1 loss to Western Region champions St. Martha’s Mwitoti on Sunday, the Eastern Region giants rediscovered their championship form, brushing aside Central Region champions Kahuro Girls 25-13, 25-16 and 25-16 to keep their hopes of reaching the semifinals firmly alive.The result sets up a decisive final group match against Wajir Girls, with Kwanthanze now back in contention after recovering from an uncharacteristic opening-day setback.KSSSA: Archbishop Njenga seal East Africa ticket after 8-0 rout as Raila Educational Centre run riotMwitoti, meanwhile, proved that their victory over the defending cham..

Menengai High School produced one of the biggest upsets of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games after edging pre-tournament favourites Highway Secondary School 1-0 in a result that blew Group A wide open.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJoshua Mutunga’s early second-half strike proved enough to hand the Rift Valley champions a famous victory at M-Pesa Foundation Academy and revive their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.The defeat left Highway with work to do heading into their final group match after dominating large spells of the contest but failing to convert their chances.##NAJAVA_MECA_9876028##Highway started brightly and looked the more dangerous side from the opening whistle.In the 30th minute, Rial Biliew weaved past several defenders before unleashing a shot that drifted into the side netting.The Nairobi champions continued to pile pressure on the Menengai defence moments later when Biliew turned provider, picking out Sa..

After Chelsea announced the arrival of Valentin Barco from Strasbourg for €40 million yesterday, the Blues’ spending in the June transfer window surpassed the €400 million mark, making them Europe’s biggest spenders. Right behind them is Tottenham Hotspur.The North London side apparently wants to avoid the nightmare scenario from last season when it fought for survival in the Premier League until the final round, so Spurs are sparing no expense on new signings.##EDITORS_CHOICE##So far, they have spent €267 million in the ongoing transfer window, bringing in Sandro Tonali (Newcastle, €108 million), Mateus Fernandes (West Ham, €99 million), and Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton, €60 million) as well as Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka on free transfers.Nevertheless, Tottenham’s spending spree isn’t over, as manager Roberto De Zerbi insist on adding a world-class winger to his squad.Their primary target has been Manchester City’s Savinho, for whom they are ready to splash out..

The FIA has described a new commercial agreement for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) as the biggest deal in the history of both championships following the acquisition of WRC Promoter GmbH by Cosmobilis and Park Square Capital.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe landmark agreement is expected to inject significant new investment into rallying, expand its global audience and strengthen the commercial position of both the WRC and ERC as the sport prepares for a new era.At the heart of the strategy is a commitment to make rallying more accessible to fans, more competitive on the sporting front and commercially stronger. Rally driver Maxine Wahome acquitted by court over boyfriend’s deathWhile the new ownership group takes charge of the championships’ commercial direction, the FIA says it will continue to oversee the sport’s governance and regulatory framework to ensure its long-term sustainability.A major focus of the invest..

Record Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) boys’ football champions Kakamega High School moved a step closer to reclaiming the national title after a commanding 4-0 victory over Eastern Region champions Tumaini Secondary School, securing a place in the semi-finals.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEnock Luche’s Green Commandos produced another dominant display at M Pesa Foundation Academy Pitch A, with Julius Ochieng, Macklin Adika, Daniel Ombati and Bradley Muliuanda all getting on the scoresheet as the Western Region giants maintained their perfect start to the tournament.The victory followed Kakamega’s impressive 3-0 win over Takaba Secondary School in their opening Group A fixture, underlining their status as one of the favourites for this year’s crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_9876028##Kakamega wasted no time imposing themselves on the contest. Just two minutes into the match, captain Fidel Odhiambo thought he had broken the deadlock after directing the ball goalwards..

Archbishop Njenga Girls became the first football team to secure qualification to the FEASSSA Games after producing a ruthless display to hammer Thika Girls Karibaribi 8-0 in their second Group B match at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Western Region champions followed up their impressive opening day victory in style, maintaining their perfect record to confirm a place at the East Africa championships with a game to spare.Archbishop Njenga were in complete control from the opening whistle, overwhelming their opponents with relentless attacking football and clinical finishing.##NAJAVA_MECA_9876028##Thika Girls’ misery started with an own goal before Triza Atwani doubled the advantage as the floodgates opened.Grace Muthoni stole the show with a brilliant hat trick, constantly finding space behind the Thika defence and punishing every mistake to take her tally for the afternoon to three goals.V..