Billions Springboks pocketed from Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry against New Zealand

The recently concluded Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand proved to be a commercial blockbuster, generating approximately Ksh5.18 billion (R677.6 million) in gross ticket revenue across four Tests.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUnder the shared billing agreement between the two unions, the South African Rugby Union (SARU) is set to take home approximately Ksh2.59 billion from the ticket proceeds.The Springboks emerged as the inaugural winners of the series after recovering from an opening defeat to claim a 3-1 triumph.Scottish, French sides highlight confirmed teams for Safari7sNew Zealand stunned the World Champions in the opening Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, winning 33-16 before a crowd of 52,790 to take an early advantage in the four-match series.South Africa responded in the second Test at Cape Town Stadium, beating New Zealand 33-26 in front of 55,000 spectators to level the series.The Boks then moved 2-1 ahead after a 29-24 vi..

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Raphinha’s Barca forever plan: “I hope to finish my career here”

The Brazilian captain has made it clear that his plan is to stay at Camp Nou until the day he hangs up his boots. His current contract runs until 2028, but with his form at its current level, Raphinha is already ready to put pen to paper on an extension – and potentially make Barcelona the final club of his career.”I’m planning to renew my contract,” Raphinha told RAC1 ahead of Barcelona’s trip to Sevilla tonight (10 pm). “When I signed my previous contract, I signed until 2028 because I thought that by then I would be 30 or 31 and I could make the right decision.”I didn’t know how I would be playing at that age, but the way I’ve started this season, I can see that I still have several good years ahead of me. I’m very happy and I want to renew my contract. I hope to finish my career at Barcelona. I don’t want to go anywhere else.”##EDITORS_CHOICE##Barcelona sporting director Deco has already made it clear that the club would like to extend the winger’s contract, meaning Raphinha’s ambi..

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Kenya’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations hopes extinguished after winless qualifier campaign

Kenya’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hopes went up in smoke after they failed to win a single game, following a 1-1 draw against South Sudan in a CECAFA region qualifier staged at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBrighton Nacheri struck deep into stoppage time; however, it was not enough to keep Kenya’s hopes of reaching the CECAFA region qualifier semis alive.Kenya finished their Group C campaign with one point from two matches, behind already-qualified Burundi and level with South Sudan. South Sudan finish third on goal difference after the two sides shared the points, while Burundi had already secured top spot after beating both opponents.Kenyan duo finally cleared for Tanzanian Premier League actionThe three group winners and the best second-placed team advance to the semi-finals, meaning Kenya’s one point leaves them unable to claim the final qualification place.Gilbert Selebwa’s charges started brightly but showed early n..

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World Athletics signs MOU with UNHCR furthering commitment to work with refugees

World Athletics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UNHCR, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, to further its commitment to working with refugee athletes around the world.The agreement with the UN’s Refugee Agency builds on World Athletics’ long-standing collaboration with UNHCR and will help expand athletics’ positive impact on refugee athletes and communities worldwide.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news“What began as a largely grassroots initiative at a refugee camp in Kenya ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games has grown to become the world’s only year-round full-time refugee team programme,” World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9968594##“The programme will only grow stronger thanks to our ongoing collaboration and friendship with UNHCR.”The team made its first competitive appearance as part of the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, a debut that became a source of inspiration for tens of millions of displaced..

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Jamhuri derby highlights weekend cricket action

Nairobi County Cricket Association (NCCA) 50-Overs Super Division lights up this weekend with the blockbuster Jamhuri derby pitting leaders Swamibapa A against arch-rivals Kanbis A at Jamhuri High School on Sunday, 20 September.It is a fixture that needs no introduction. With or without national team stars away in Rwanda for three weeks on national duty, a fight between Swamibapa and Kanbis will always be one of a kind – fierce, passionate and decisive.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThere is good news for local cricket as Kenya team players are expected back Sunday from the ILT20 tournament in Rwanda, though their availability for Sunday’s matches remains doubtful due to travel schedules. Nevertheless, the fans are expected to be treated to an exciting game between the traditional rivals.Swamibapa A, the team to beat this season, heads into the derby in imperious form. They top the Super Division table with nine wins from 11 matches, 36 points and a Net Run Rate of 1.508.H..

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WPL: Kenya Police Bullets begin title defense with Bungoma Queens test

The FKF Women Premier League (WPL) 2026/27 season is here with us, with action set to begin on Saturday 19 September after a four-month hiatus since the end of last season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDefending champions Kenya Police Bullets will be targeting to continue with their dominance in the Kenyan sceneThe new season will once again have twelve teams competing for the much coveted WPL title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968565##The new season will see Mathare United Women, Elim White Ladies FC and Shabana Starlets join the party at the expense of Madira Soccer Woken, Kisumu Allstarlets and Kisped Queens who were relegated to the second tier.The law enforcers have already had a disappointing start to the season after they failed to qualify to the CAF Women Champions League following their 1-0 extra time loss to Ugandan outfit Kawempe Muslim Ladies in the finals of the CECAFA qualifiers.U20 AFCON Q: Kingston urges Uganda to stay present as Sudan test beckonsTo bolster the squad, ..

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Kenyan duo finally cleared for Tanzanian Premier League action

Kenyan duo Boniface Onyango and Collins Maina have finally been cleared to feature for Kagera Sugar in the Tanzanian Premier League after missing the opening six matches of the campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two players joined the Tanzanian top-flight newcomers during the transfer window, but had been unable to make their competitive debuts as they awaited the necessary work permits required for foreign players to feature in the league.Their absence has coincided with a difficult start to life in the top flight for Kagera Sugar, who have collected just two points from their opening six matches. The Bukoba-based side have suffered four defeats and recorded two draws since the league kicked off on 16 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968565##Kagera opened their campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Simba SC before drawing 1-1 with Singida Black Stars three days later.They were then handed their heaviest defeat of the campaign when Geita Gold thrashed them 6-2 on 22 August. Ano..

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Strongest defence vs. most lethal attack: Roma and Inter collide for Serie A supremacy

Two perfect Serie A records will go head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpico tonight as Roma welcome Inter (7 pm) in a clash between the only two teams to have won all four of their league matches this season.Both sides sit on 12 points, but they have arrived there in very different ways.19.00: (2.75) Roma (3.45) Inter (2.50)Inter have the division’s most prolific attack with 13 goals, while Roma have conceded just once – the best defensive record in Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have also won nine consecutive Serie A games dating back to last season, with Donyell Malen emerging as one of the early stars of the campaign. The Dutchman has already scored six league goals.Malen was on target again in Monday’s 2-0 victory at Torino, while Paulo Dybala remains one of Roma’s key creative outlets. The Argentine is expected to start alongside Malen, with Matias Soule also pushing for a place in the attacking trio.##LINKED_NEWS_69100##Inter, meanwhile, arrive after one of the most entertainin..

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Greg Snow eyeing Pearl of Africa Golf Series title in Entebbe

Kenya’s elite golfer Greg Snow moved into contention for the Pearl of Africa Golf Series title, the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour, after carding a 5-under-par 66 in the second round at Entebbe Golf Club on Friday,18 September.Snow took his tournament total to 6-under-par 136, moving into fourth position heading into Saturday’s final round.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHis scorecard featured seven birdies on the first, second, sixth, 11th, 14th, 17th and 18th holes, while his only dropped shots came on the 10th and 13th.“I’m happy with the round today. I gave myself good opportunities and was able to convert a number of them, especially towards the end. I’ve put myself in a good position going into the final round, and the focus now is to play another solid round on Saturday,” said Snow.Snow is currently the best-placed Kenyan in the tournament, with fellow Kenyans Daniel Nduva and Mutahi Kibugu also making the cut for the final round.Agnes Ngetich targeting “..

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Kane the 100th! Bayern trash minnows who blame Yamal for poking Munich bear

Harry Kane responded to Lamine Yamal’s latest Ballon d’Or dig with a simple reply – he kept scoring. Lots of them.The England captain hit another milestone on Saturday, becoming the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goals as Bayern Munich demolished Union Berlin 7-0.##LINKED_NEWS_69091##Kane needed just 98 Bundesliga appearances to reach his century, smashing the previous record held by Dieter Muller, who needed 129 games for Cologne. Bayern legend Gerd Muller took 136, while Lothar Emmerich and Uwe Seeler needed 140 and 157 respectively.And Kane did not stop at 100.After converting a 39th-minute penalty, he headed in Michael Olise’s cross nine minutes into the second half to register his 101st Bundesliga goal. That took his extraordinary Bayern tally to 152 goals in 154 appearances in all competitions since arriving from Tottenham in 2023.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Olise scored a hat-trick, while Jamal Musiala and the Bavarians’ latest signing Ismael Saibari also got on the sco..

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