Romelu Lukaku could be the next European superstar to cross the Atlantic after reportedly giving the green light to a move to Atlanta United.According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the MLS club has opened talks over signing the 33-year-old striker, who appears increasingly likely to leave Napoli after a difficult spell in Italy. While negotiations remain at an early stage, Lukaku has already informed his representatives that he is willing to leave the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, with discussions now expected to focus on personal terms and an agreement between the clubs.It’s definitely over: Napoli and Lukaku heading for amicable splitAtlanta United have accelerated their search for a new striker as Emmanuel Latte Lath edges closer to a move to Bundesliga side Union Berlin. With just three wins from 18 league matches, the Five Stripes currently sit bottom of the MLS standings and are desperate for a proven goalscorer.For Lukaku, a departure would bring an end to a frustrati..

Kabras RFC will have another shot at ending their nine-year wait for the Dala 7s title after booking a place in the 2026 final with a hard-fought 19-10 victory over Kenya Harlequins at the Mamboleo Showground on Sunday, 2 August.Standing between them and the title are Menengai Oilers, who cruised past Mwamba RFC 22-5 in the second semifinal to secure their first final appearance of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe final also presents Kabras with an opportunity to make amends after falling 12-5 to defending champions KCB Rugby in last weekend’s Prinsloo 7s final.Victory in Kisumu would hand the Kakamega-based side their first Dala 7s crown since lifting the trophy in 2017.Kabras made an assured start against Kenya Harlequins, opening the scoring through Mike Lukusi after sustained pressure inside the Quins half.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872915##Although the conversion drifted wide, the early breakthrough gave them a 5-0 lead.Harlequins struggled to g..

When Pastor Victor Juma noticed a worrying trend of young men swapping school for social vices at an alarming rate in the Songeto area of Elgeyo Marakwet County, the cleric moved swiftly to stand in the gap.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpirited appeals,channeled through community elders and every other resource at Juma’s disposal, yielded little to no fruit in halting the academic exodus or steering the learners away from anti-social behavior.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872915##However, he never gave up, nor did he grow weary in his quest to see learners remain in school and lead morally upright lifestyles.As a man blessed with the wisdom to observe trends and behaviors, he noticed that the teenagers and youth loved football to the extent of never missing their favorite English Premier League (EPL) teams in action. He also noticed their undying love for playing the game among themselves whenever they were in their leisure time.It was after making this observation that he elected to s..

Defending champions KCB Rugby suffered a stunning quarterfinal exit at the 2026 Dala 7s after falling 14-12 to Kenya Harlequins on Sunday morning, guaranteeing that a new champion will be crowned in Kisumu.The defeat ended KCB’s impressive run of reaching the Main Cup final in eight consecutive National Sevens Circuit tournaments, a streak that stretched across the final six legs of last season and the opening two events of the current campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_2703##Fresh from lifting the Prinsloo 7s title last weekend, the Bankers had arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium as favourites to retain their Dala 7s crown.However, Kenya Harlequins produced a disciplined display, combining clinical finishing with resolute defence to eliminate the defending champions in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.STARS ABROAD: Wanjala, Obiero and Harper feature in pre-season friendliesHarlequins made the brighter start after earning an attacking scrum five metres from the KCB try line. Scrum-half Patr..

Kenyan trio Amos Wanjala, Micah Obiero and Vincent Harper all featured for their respective clubs in pre-season friendlies played on Saturday, August 1.Defender Wanjala came on as a second-half substitute as Valencia drew 1-1 with Stoke City in the second match of their UK pre-season tour.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##After starting at right-back in Valencia’s friendly against Castellón on July 25 and featuring regularly throughout the club’s pre-season campaign, Wanjala travelled with the squad for the UK tour, where they faced Derby County and Stoke City.Having started on the bench against Derby County, Wanjala was again named among the substitutes against Stoke before being introduced in the second half.Valencia took the lead through Arnaut Danjuma’s 12th-minute strike, but an own goal by Miguel Monferrer in the 55th minute ensured the match ended 1-1, with Wanjala playing the remainder of the game.Harambee Stars defender suffers injury blow in EnglandThe Rising Stars captain had also feat..

Two of the Allsvenskan’s most entertaining attacking sides meet on Sunday as Djurgårdens IF welcome newly promoted Västerås SK to the 3Arena.Separated by just one point in the league standings, both clubs have made strong starts to the campaign and will view this as a crucial opportunity to strengthen their push for the European qualification places.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsDjurgården head into the contest in excellent form, having won three of their last four league matches while maintaining one of the league’s strongest defensive records.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872196##Västerås, meanwhile, have exceeded expectations since returning to the top flight, combining an exciting attacking style with impressive recent results. With both teams among the division’s highest scorers, another open and entertaining contest is expected.Kick-off: 8:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 03 AugustVenue: 3Arena, Stockholm, SwedenGroup: Swedish Allsvenskan Current Standings: Djurgårdens IF – 4th (23 poin..

KCB FC have continued strengthening their squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after completing the signing of Congolese striker Assis Batshi Mambote from Shabana FC.The Bankers confirmed the arrival of the towering forward on Sunday, unveiling him with a brief but confident message on their social media platforms.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##”Hot one straight from Congo.”Batshi joins KCB after spending the second half of last season at Shabana, where he made a positive impression during his maiden campaign in Kenyan football.The powerful forward found the back of the net five times, showcasing his aerial ability, physicality and knack for leading the line despite adapting to a new league.The move gives the 27-year-old another opportunity to showcase his qualities in the FKF Premier League, with KCB hoping his experience and goalscoring ability will help address the attacking struggles that hampered the team last season.CAF ban rules new Gor Mahia signing out of opening Champ..

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over Girona, as new signing Christos Tzolis marked his debut with a goal and teenage sensation Max Dowman stole the spotlight with another eye-catching display.The Gunners needed just 16 minutes to break the deadlock in Spain, with Dowman producing a perfectly weighted through ball for Kai Havertz, who calmly rounded off the move by beating Paulo Gazzaniga one-on-one.Girona – Arsenal (1-4)We’re back 🔥Dowman ⚽️🅰️Havertz ⚽️Tzolis ⚽️Jesus ⚽️MLS 🅰️White 🅰️Calafiori 🅰️pic.twitter.com/ztSBD9RuFc— 🇳🇴 kimmoFC (@kimmoFC) August 1, 2026 Tzolis doubled Arsenal’s advantage on the half-hour mark. The £34 million arrival from Club Brugge skipped past Arnau Martinez before firing a low shot into the bottom corner, helped by a slight deflection, to score on his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt.Girona briefly threatened a comeback when Martinez headed home from a corner four minutes into the second half, but Arsenal respond..

Kakamega Homeboyz’s new signings announced themselves in style on Saturday as Edward Manoah’s side wrapped up another productive week of pre-season training with two convincing friendly victories.The FKF Premier League outfit defeated Regional League side Matungu Blackstars 3-1 in the morning at Bukhungu Stadium before completing a dominant day with a 3-0 win over Vihiga Select in Chavakali.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##Several of the club’s recent recruits got on the scoresheet, providing encouraging signs as Homeboyz continue to fine-tune their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Against Matungu Blackstars, new signing Clement Imbayi, who joined from Fortune Sacco FC, opened his account in Homeboyz colours with a composed equaliser after the visitors had fallen behind early. Samuel Odaro and Josephat Lopaga also found the net as Homeboyz came from behind to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory.The afternoon clash against Vihiga Select presented another opportunity for the club’s new faces to impr..