Sad news has arrived from Italy. Franco Baresi, the legendary former Italy and AC Milan defender, has passed away. The iconic Rossoneri captain spent his entire playing career in the red-and-black shirt. He made 716 appearances, scored 33 goals, and won three European Cups with Milan. His remarkable trophy collection also includes six Serie A titles, three Italian Super Cups, four Coppa Italia trophies, and two Intercontinental Cups. With Italy, Baresi won the 1982 FIFA World Cup and earned 86 caps for the national team.Diego Maradona after Napoli v Milan in 1989:“This one is from a big player. I think that Franco Baresi is the best defender. This shirt will be a memory that I will keep for the rest of my life.”🥀 pic.twitter.com/wgJ9wlWmsV— Tribuna Football (@tribuna_ftbl) July 31, 2026 “The entire history of AC Milan is in tears over the passing of Franco Baresi. His example and integrity will forever be embedded in the club’s DNA, just like his iconic number 6 shirt. The condolences ..

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has blamed Kenya’s lack of cutting-edge in front of goal for the team’s difficult start to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya’s hopes of progressing beyond the group stage suffered another major setback after a 1-0 loss to Senegal’s Lionesses of Teranga in their second Group A match, which left them rooted at the foot of the standings without a point.##NAJAVA_MECA_9867727##Despite producing a vastly improved performance from their opening 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco, the Starlets were once again left to rue their profligacy in front of goal.Odemba’s charges dominated large spells of the contest and carved out numerous opportunities but failed to capitalize, with Terry Engesha striking the crossbar twice while Euphraiser Shilwatso also hit the woodwork as Senegal escaped with all three points.The solitary goal came after Kenya failed to deal with a first-half situation, allowing Sen..

Former Gor Mahia Secretary General Samuel Ochola Kwenda has successfully obtained a High Court injunction temporarily stopping a key agenda item at the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Sunday, 2 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKwenda, who lost the Secretary General’s seat to incumbent Nicanor “Nick” Arum in the club’s most recent elections, moved to the High Court seeking to halt the approval of nominated members to Gor Mahia’s Board of Trustees.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872645##In a press statement signed by current Secretary General Nicanor Arum, the club confirmed that the High Court had issued an interim injunction restraining the AGM from deliberating on and approving the nominated trustees under Article 7 of the club’s Constitution.The orders were issued in High Court Civil Case No. E25 of 2026, filed by Kwenda against Gor Mahia Football Club and the Hon. Attorney General.According to the statement, Kwenda argues that his rights could be infringed if the ..

Tanzanian defender Stephen Bulugu has completed a move to NBC Premier League side Coastal Union, after ending his two-year stay at Nairobi City Stars.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMozzart Sport understands the versatile defender has signed a two-year contract that will keep him at the Tanga-based club until August 2028.Bulugu returns to his country of birth after spending the past four years in Kenyan football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868140##He first joined Muhoroni Youth before earning a move to Nairobi City Stars in 2024 when the club was still in the FKF Premier League.Capable of playing at left back and left-sided centre back, he remained with City Stars following their relegation to the National Super League (NSL) and captained the side on several occasions.He became a key figure under coach Salim Babu, who converted him into a centre back after identifying his strong defensive qualities.Court slaps Shabana with Ksh2.2 million fineSpeaking to Mozzart Sport after completing th..

Harambee Starlets wait for their maiden point in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, extended further following their 1-0 loss at the hands of Senegal, leaving them on the brink of elimination with one match to spare.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite peppering the Senegal goal with 22 shots, Kenya lacked the cutting edge to breach the Lionesses of Teranga’s sturdy defense which on occasions rode on luck as Starlets hit the woodwork thrice.MPs back Bill to criminalise match fixing as Kenya moves to protect integrity of sportA goal from Seynabou Mbengue with 10 minutes left on the clock to half-time was all that Senegal needed to secure their first win of the tournament after opening with a 2-0 loss to Algeria.More to follow…

Gor Mahia booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup after edging Djiboutian champions Garde Républicaine 1-0 in a tense Group A decider played at Kigali Pele Stadium on Thursday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsA fourth-minute strike from new signing Paul Okoth proved enough to separate the two sides, as Charles Akonnor’s men overcame the challenge of playing the final 18 minutes with ten men to seal a crucial victory and finish top of the group.Harambee Starlets wait for maiden WAFCON point extends as elimination beckonsThe result, coupled with APR’s 2-1 victory over previously unbeaten Vipers SC at Amahoro Stadium, saw Gor Mahia progress as Group A winners on a superior goal difference in one of the most dramatic nights of the group stage.More to follow…