Harambee Starlets target WAFCON semi-finals after intensive France camp

Harambee Starlets believe they have laid the foundation for a successful 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (wafcon) campaign after completing an intensive training camp in Miramas, France, with the players now setting their sights on a historic semi final appearance.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe national women’s team travelled to France on 15 July for a week long training camp as part of the final phase of preparations before heading to Morocco on 23 July for the continental showpiece, which runs from July 26 to August 16.Kenya will kick off their Group A campaign against hosts Morocco on 26 July before taking on Senegal and Algeria.##NAJAVA_MECA_9861337##Forward Marion Serenge said the quality of training and facilities in France has strengthened the squad’s confidence, insisting the players believe they can compete with Africa’s best.”We have trained well, the training facilities have been excellent and every session has pushed us to become better. We know the level..

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FKF sack official over gross misconduct

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the sacking of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Wilfred Marori over gross misconduct.In a letter dated today, Thursday 23 July by CEO Dennis Gicheru, the federation has decided to part ways with Marori, who has been putting various federation heads under pressure.Download Our MozzartSport App For More News“The Federation has decided to SUMMARILY DISMISS you (Marori) from your position as Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, with effect from July 23, 2026, pursuant to Section 44(3) of the Employment Act, 2007,” read the statement in part.The dismissal follows what has been an ongoing disciplinary process on Marori, who had received a show cause letter by the federation on Monday, 15 June.Hundreds of millions await Harambee Starlets at WAFCON after CAF prize boostIn the letter, Marori was accused of desertation of duty without approval, misrepresentation of the federation, using foul language on fellow employees on social media, as well as..

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All Greek to the Gunners: Arsenal sign offensive powerhouse from Belgium

The Premier League champions have completed their first major move of the June Transfer Window.After signing Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal from Bayer Leverkusen and bringing in free-agent backup goalkeeper Illan Meslier, Arsenal have announced the signing of Christos Tzolis, who signed a five-year contract, joining from Club Brugge for €40 million, which makes him the most expensive Greek player ever and the largest sale in Belgian football history.Energy. Instinct. End product. Christos Tzolis is a Gunner ✍️ pic.twitter.com/NP7QHI3u15— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 23, 2026 Judging by last season’s numbers, Arsenal appear to have signed a genuine attacking powerhouse and a constant threat to opposition defences, as the Greek international had as many as 51 goal contributions in all competitions last season – 22 goals and 29 assists.His attacking versatility and ability to finish with either foot will add a new dimension to Mikel Arteta’s squad.Arteta’s pattern: Never-ending hunt for go..

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Sabastian Sawe’s sub-two-hour marathon ratified by World Athletics

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has officially entered the history books after World Athletics ratified his sensational 1:59.30 performance at the 2026 London Marathon as the men’s marathon world record.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsSawe became the first athlete to run a legal, record-eligible marathon in under two hours when he produced the historic time on 26 April, which lowered the previous world record of 2:00.35 set by the late Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon by 65 seconds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9861106##The ratification carries special significance because while Eliud Kipchoge famously ran 1:59.40 in Vienna in 2019, that performance came in a specially organized exhibition under controlled conditions and was not eligible for world record recognition.Sawe’s feat, however, came during a standard competitive marathon that met all World Athletics requirements.The Kenyan sealed victory after an enthralling battle with Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha and Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo.Sawe ma..

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Kenya unveils five hockey masters teams for 2026 World Cup

Kenya has confirmed its final squads for the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup, with five teams set to fly the country’s flag at the global championship beginning on Thursday, 23 July in the Netherlands.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe squads, verified by World Masters Hockey ahead of the tournament, will compete across the men’s Over-40, Over-45 and Over-50 categories, as well as the women’s Over-35 and Over-40 divisions. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9857634##The competition will run until August 1 across Rotterdam, Schiedam, Breda in the Netherlands and Brasschaat in Belgium, bringing together approximately 400 teams under the theme “Generation of Greatness – We Don’t Stop Playing.”The women’s Over-40 side will be led by goalkeeper Brenda Wangila, alongside experienced players including: Euphrasia Alusiola, Sandra Nyambura, Sarafina Sikwata, Dorris Kirui, Jackqeuline Ogot, Jane Ndirangu, Catherine Mulwa and Diana Ellinger. The squad will be managed by Leocardear Ofulla, with W..

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Arteta’s pattern: Never-ending hunt for goalkeepers

Mikel Arteta finally achieved his goal last season and won the Premier League with Arsenal after six seasons at the club. And unlike some other recent champions like Manchester City and Liverpool, the Spaniard’s main weapon was a rock-solid defence.With arguably the best centre-back duo in the world, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes, full-backs Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber, and help from the bench from Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ben White, Arteta built a fortress in front of David Raya’s goal.Arsenal eye ex-Man City defender as Saliba injury fears growStill, the impact of the fantastic goalkeeper cannot be overlooked, as he won the Premier League Golden Glove award for the third consecutive time last season.Therefore, everyone is aware that Arteta places great emphasis on defence, and perhaps that could explain his recently discovered yet rather obvious obsession with custodians.Since taking charge of Arsenal in December 2019 – excluding hi..

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“I like his deep passion for football”: Motsepe backs Infantino despite growing criticism

African football boss Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday, 22 July offered an emphatic defence of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, portraying him as a devoted steward of the game and friend of the continent.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsInfantino has faced growing criticism over FIFA’s decision to delay a suspension for United States striker Folarin Balogun at the recently concluded World Cup, as well as the introduction of hydration breaks and the prospect of expanding the men’s tournament to 64 teams.”I like his deep love for football, deep committment for football in the world and support for Africa,” Motsepe told journalists in Johannesburg.Harambee Starlets set to cash in big after CAF announces new WAFCON prize moneyMotsepe said the Swiss administrator “had remained loyal” to Africa and played a key role in advancing football across the continent.”Gianni has played a pivotal role in expanding opportunities for African national teams on the global stage,” he said, referring ..

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Vardy reveals shocking detail: Kante wanted to represent Mali?!

Have you ever imagined what an alternate history of football would look like if this or that had (not) happened?Regardless of your answer, here is something worth thinking about: N’Golo Kante was on the verge of representing Mali instead of France at the international level!This truly shocking detail was revealed by the midfielder’s former Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy in his podcast, Jamie Vardy’s Having A Party.Fake prophet promised AFCON glory to Mali, but got handcuffs insteadThe ex-England international claimed Kante – although born in Paris – wanted to honour his paternal roots and represent the Eagles. However, his teammates reportedly convinced him to pledge his allegiance to Les Bleus, a more powerful team capable of challenging for trophies.“Originally, he didn’t even want to play for France. He wanted to represent Mali for his dad.” “Then France called him before Mali did. We were all at the training ground, like ‘What are you actually thinking about? They’re going to ..

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Fabian Adikiny reveals how French coach unlocked his MVP-winning season

Tusker FC midfielder Fabian Adikiny has credited head coach Julien Mette for transforming his game after being crowned the club’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) following a sensational 2025/26 campaign.The midfielder emerged as the biggest winner during Tusker’s glamorous End-of-Season Gala Awards in Nairobi after playing a pivotal role in one of the club’s most successful seasons in recent years.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAdikiny anchored the Brewers’ midfield as they ended a decade-long wait for major silverware by lifting the FKF Mozzart Bet Cup.The triumph also secured qualification for the 2026-2027 CAF Confederation Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858114##The midfielder described the MVP accolade as the reward for months of dedication and sacrifice.”It is the reward for all the hard work I put in throughout last season. It was a beautiful campaign, and I am grateful that it ended with me being named MVP. I am happy, proud of myself, and motivated to keep improving,” he told Mozza..

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What Kenya can learn from South Africa’s U17 talent development model

South Africa Women’s U17 head coach Ntombifuthi Khumalo has revealed why South Africa has a stable supply of U17 players, a lesson Kenya can learn from.The Bantwana faced Junior Starlets in the third and final qualifier of the 2026 FIFA U17 World Cup with Kenya securing a 5-1 aggregate win.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDespite the setback, South Africa has been consistent with their U17 already qualified twice to the World Cup and always reaching the advanced stages of the qualifiers.Speaking before their match against Junior Starlets, Khumalo explained why South Africa always have a strong team in all the editions.“We are lucky that we have the South Africa Football Association (SAFA) girls Academy, a FIFA program where we take some of the girls and nature them, we have a Talent Development System (TDS) program funded by FIFA as well as many school programs.We have so many development programs where we get a constant supply of talents,” she said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858114##So..

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