The opening day of the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup was a succes as fans, who thronged the Kasarani Indoor Arena, were treated to four tantalizing volleyball matches on Friday 24 July.The highlight of the day was the final quarterfinal match pitting giants KPA versus KDF where the Dockers staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-1 win.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn what was a tightly contested match, the military men proved to be the better side, in the opening set, and went ahead to win 25-22.KDF would, once again, begin the second set on the front foot but a rejuvenated KPA staged a spirited fight to secure the set by 30-28 scoreline.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862157##The third set was also as difficult as the second for both sides, but Enock Mogeni proved to be the hero for KPA as his hotly served spikes guided KPA to a 29-27 win.The fin set seemed to have demoralized KDF as KPA had a rather easy win in the final set with a 25-17 scoreline with Mogeni named man of the match.KPA have..

Italy tried to persuade Pep Guardiola to take charge of the national team, but after a lengthy saga they ultimately received a firm rejection. One of the greatest coaches in football history decided to turn down the offer following talks with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.Reports suggested Italy offered Guardiola €10 million per year, while Pep was said to be asking for double that amount—something that was never confirmed but certainly sounded plausible. In any case, Guardiola is eager to take a break after leaving Manchester City, so in the end the move was never going to happen.Italy roll out the red carpet for Pep with special contract planThe Italian federation also sounded out Carlo Ancelotti to assess his situation with Brazil, but with the veteran coach still under contract for another two years, they quickly received another polite “no.” That forced them to turn their attention to more realistic candidates—available coaches with Italian roots. In the end, there was only one name ..

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced, on Friday, 24 July, that Senegal’s appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco has been set for Thursday, 8 October.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsAt the 18 January final in Rabat, Senegal won 1-0 thanks to Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal, but the occasion was marred by chaotic scenes at the end of normal time, when many Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest at the decision to award Morocco a penalty with the match still goalless.Senegal lodges an appeal, champion of Africa to be determined in courtSome Senegalese supporters also attempted a pitch invasion, and the game was held up for almost 20 minutes before the Senegal players returned.In March, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory, and the title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862145##”CAS confirms a hearing has been scheduled for the procedure between the Seneg..

LeBron James is heading to Philadelphia. After weeks of speculation, the decision has finally been made—the King is set to wear a Philadelphia 76ers jersey. One of the greatest players in NBA history carefully weighed his options, with the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers widely considered the frontrunners. In the end, however, he chose the 76ers, according to renowned NBA insider Shams Charania.James has also agreed to by far the smallest salary of his career. He signed a two-year, $8 million contract, which includes a player option for a third season. In the end, he stayed true to his word, signing for what is essentially a bargain deal. As a result, Philadelphia is shaping up to be a terrifying force next season—perhaps even the favorite to win the NBA championship.BREAKING: LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group and Klutch CEO and Game Over show host Rich Paul tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/ALOlTkg..

KCB Women’s Volleyball Team will be out to keep their 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup title hopes alive, when they take on perennial rivals Kenya Prisons in a hugely anticipated Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) semifinal at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday, 25 July.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe clash, scheduled for 12:00 p.m., headlines the three-day domestic cup tournament running from Friday, 24 July to Sunday, 26 July, and is expected to rekindle one of Kenya’s fiercest volleyball rivalries.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862145##The encounter comes just weeks after the two sides produced a thrilling National League playoff series at the same venue, where Prisons, widely regarded as the-then underdogs, beat KCB 3-2 in a five-set contest to qualify for the finals of the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League play-offs.Speaking ahead of the last-four tie, KCB head coach Japheth Munala said: “Kenya Prisons remain one of the toughest teams in the country, and every meeting between us ..

The dust has begun to settle after the dramatic scenes during and after the World Cup final, in which Spain claimed their second world title. However, criticism of Argentina’s players continues to dominate the conversation — and many believe it is fully justified.Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente, speaking on national television, condemned what he described as the “unacceptable and intolerable” behavior of several Argentine players, who showed what he called their true colors after Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic blew the final whistle.🚨FIFA confirm “NO ACTION” will be taken against Leandro Paredes after his red card was rescinded…FIFA confirmed to BBC that no disciplinary action was ultimately taken❌ pic.twitter.com/Ym5TmWwWpU— Now Football (@Nowfootball) July 21, 2026 ipt>Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes were at the center of the incidents, confronting Rodri and Eric Garcia as Spain’s players celebrated on the pitch at the stadium in New Jersey. Paredes also clashed with Gavi, whil..

Gor Mahia have been dealt an early setback ahead of their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign after club captain Sylvester Owino has been ruled out of Friday night’s Group A opener against Rwanda’s APR FC with an injury.The Harambee Stars defender sustained a slight ankle sprain during training, forcing the technical bench to leave him out of the matchday squad as K’Ogalo begin their quest for a fourth regional title at Kigali’s Amahoro Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a statement released on the club’s official channels, Gor Mahia confirmed Owino’s absence, revealing that the skipper picked up the injury in the build-up to the eagerly anticipated encounter.”Captain Sylvester Owino will miss tonight’s CECAFA Kagame Cup Group A opener against APR FC at Amahoro Stadium after suffering a slight sprain during training,” the club announced.Head coach Charles Akonnor, however, moved to allay fears over the defender’s condition, insisting the injury is not serious. ##NAJAVA..

Chelsea will have a new defensive pillar. The Blues’ manager, Xabi Alonso, identified a problem in his team’s back line and needed a reliable centre-back to build a defensive structure around.The ideal solution was found right in the neighbourhood, at Crystal Palace, as Maxence Lacroix is set to become a Chelsea player. According to Sky Sports, the deal is worth around €60 million.🚨💥 BREAKING | Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea – DONE DEAL ✔️Full agreement reached with Crystal Palace since last night. The medical is taking place today. The 26 y/o centre-back will sign a contract until 2032. #CFCTransfer fee: around €60 million following @David_Ornstein.… pic.twitter.com/J6bPqo2arY— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 24, 2026 With this signing, the Blues have finally addressed a major weakness in their squad, as the Frenchman is expected to add much-needed solidity at the back.On the other hand, Palace have now lost their second defensive pillar from last season – Marc Guehi joined Manches..

Team Kenya endured a tough opening session on their first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, after all its teams suffered defeats in their respective disciplines.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsOn the back of a colorful opening ceremony on the night of Thursday, 23 July, Kenya’s first bunch of representatives were, on early Friday morning, handed a rude welcome, with no victories across the board.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862151##First out for Team Kenya was bowler Anwar Hamada, who fell to a 2-0 sets defeat to Malta’s Shaun James in his first match of Section D of the Men’s Singles Sectional Play.The 59-year-old Hamada, who will also represent Kenya in the men’s pairs, went down 2-10 in set one, before making it a closer affair in the second set, eventually falling 4-9.English heptathlete latest star name to drop out of Commonweath GamesHamada’s second match in the six-player section comes later on Friday against Canada’s Ryan Bester at 1750 EAT. As per the tourn..