How Green Commandos powered their way back to KSSSA national games

Kakamega School have ended an eight-year absence from the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games, returning to the competition for the first time since winning the national title in 2018.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Green Commandos sealed qualification after being crowned Western Region champions, completing a remarkable campaign that included overcoming a county semifinal setback before earning redemption on the regional stage.Their road to Thika has been built on consistency at both ends of the pitch.Across 16 matches from the sub-county games to the Western Region Championships, Kakamega won 14 matches, drew one and lost just once.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857567##They scored 60 goals, conceded only four, kept 13 clean sheets and finished with a remarkable goal difference of +56.The campaign began dominantly at the Kakamega Central Sub County Games.Kakamega School announced themselves with a 3-0 win over Ikonyero before hammering Esokone 9..

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Former Shujaa captain Oscar Juma sets condition for retirement from rugby

Former Kenya Sevens captain Oscar Ouma has ruled out retirement from rugby, insisting he will only hang up his boots when his body tells him it is time.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe veteran says he still believes he has more to offer both on and off the field.Ouma did not feature for Wanyore in the recently concluded Kenya Cup campaign, prompting speculation that he may have quietly hung up his boots. But the former Shujaa forward says the desire to play still burns, and he will only step away when his body tells him it is time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857567##”Every time you go for training and start running, you feel like you still have a few more games in you. I’ll keep trying to play for as long as I can, but if my body tells me it’s time to stop, then I’ll respect that,” Ouma told Mozzart Sport.For now, the former captain has embraced a different role within the game, passing on his experience to younger players while remaining available whenever his club needs him.”I’m st..

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Eight defining takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup once again lived up to its reputation as football’s biggest and most prestigious stage, uniting the world’s finest players and nations in a month-long spectacle that delivered drama, quality and valuable lessons both on and off the pitch.For the first time in the tournament’s history, 48 nations competed across the United States, Canada and Mexico, ushering in a new era for the global showpiece.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAfter weeks of intense competition, Spain were crowned world champions, edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a gripping final to lift their second FIFA World Cup title.Beyond the battle for the trophy, the tournament offered a revealing insight into the modern game.From evolving tactical approaches and standout individual performances to team structures, coaching philosophies and football governance, the World Cup provided a compelling snapshot of where the sport is headed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858213##Mozzart Sport brought read..

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Jay Sandhu returns to KAGC summit after NCBA Limuru Open triumph

Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu returned to the summit of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Order of Merit after producing a superb final-round performance to win the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy at Limuru Country Club on Sunday.Sandhu fired a three-under-par 69 in the final round to finish on a five-under-par total of 211, securing his third Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title of the season after earlier victories at the Windsor Classic and the Muthaiga Open.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855116##His winning round featured five birdies on the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 15th holes, with his only bogeys coming on the 1st and 11th, as he pulled clear of a strong international field to claim the title.The victory earned Sandhu Ksh 130,000 from the tournament’s Ksh 700,000 prize purse and saw him reclaim top spot in the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points, overtaking Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamais, who dropped to second on 861 points.Speaking after his victory, Sandhu said the triump..

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You want Pep’s whistle? Say no more – splash KSh40,000 and it’s yours

Manchester City fans can now own a genuine piece of Pep Guardiola history.The Premier League giants have put a collection of items used by their legendary former manager up for auction, allowing supporters to bid on memorabilia from the Spaniard’s unforgettable 10-year reign at the Etihad Stadium.Several items from @PepTeam’s office are up for auction 🤝Explore all the items on offer below ⤵️🔗 https://t.co/ekI9Xe0A2W pic.twitter.com/VEjHno5l9I— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 20, 2026 The collection ranges from the unusual to the priceless. Leading the auction is a special football commemorating Erling Haaland becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals. Signed by the Norwegian striker, the ball had attracted a highest bid of £2,970 (about KSh 520,000) as of Monday evening.According to MatchWornShirt, only three of these balls were ever produced. One remains in Manchester City’s archives, another belongs to Haaland himself, while the third is now available to collector..

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Kenyan defender eyes local comeback after memorable South Sudan stint

After several seasons in South Sudan, experienced defender Terra Fernandez is set for a return to Kenyan football, bringing with him valuable continental experience and memories of an eventful spell with Atlabara FC.Fernandez leaves Juba having been part of one of South Sudan’s traditional football powerhouses during a period of transition. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHis time at Atlabara included domestic title challenges and appearances on the continental stage after the club featured in the CECAFA Kagame Cup and the CAF Champions League following their league triumph.While Atlabara were unable to reclaim the league crown in the seasons that followed, Fernandez believes the experience helped shape him both as a footballer and as a person.”South Sudan surprised a lot of people. Every season the league became more competitive and more professional. Clubs are investing more, the players are improving, and the fans are becoming more passionate. I genuinely believe South S..

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Omanyala surprises Harambee Starlets with Kenyan meals in France camp

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, paid a surprise visit to the Harambee Starlets in Miramas, France, lifting the team’s spirits as they fine-tuned preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Omanyala, who is also in Miramas for a high-performance training camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, visited the Starlets alongside his team, bringing traditional Kenyan meals including: ugali, chapati and other local delicacies.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news##NAJAVA_MECA_9858213##The sprint star said the visit was aimed at encouraging the players before they embark on their WAFCON campaign in Morocco.”We visited the Harambee Starlets at their training camp as they prepared for WAFCON. We carried a taste of home for them, including ugali, chapati and other Kenyan meals.We spent some time interacting with the team. It wasn’t a long speech or anything formal. I simply wished them all the best and encouraged them to represent Kenya proudly at the..

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“Mum, it was all worth it”: The heartbreaking story behind Fabian Ruiz’s World Cup triumph

Fabian Ruiz’s journey to becoming a FIFA World Cup winner did not begin under the bright lights of a packed stadium.It began with a mother carrying the weight of an entire family on her shoulders.Just two days after helping Spain lift the World Cup trophy, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder shared a simple photograph with his mother, Chari Pena, accompanied by the caption that perfectly summed up a lifetime of sacrifice.”Mum, it was all worth it.”Mamá, todo mereció la pena 🤍 pic.twitter.com/oU3Qenm1h9— Fabián Ruiz (@FabianRP52) July 20, 2026 Few captions have ever carried so much meaning.Fabian was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, a town of around 40,000 people near Seville. After his parents separated, Chari was left to raise three children on her own, taking on different jobs to make ends meet.When Real Betis spotted Fabian’s talent and brought him into their academy, they also offered his mother a permanent job as a cleaner at the club’s training facilities. She accepted without ..

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Kakamega Homeboyz acquire experienced winger ahead of 2026-2027 season

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued their ambitious recruitment drive ahead of the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season after securing the signature of experienced winger Boniface “Bajaj” Omondi.The former Gor Mahia and KCB FC attacker becomes the latest high-profile addition to the Homeboyz ranks as the club steps up its preparations for a campaign in which it hopes to mount a serious challenge for domestic honours. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOmondi’s arrival further underlines the club’s intent after a string of impressive acquisitions during the current transfer window.Nicknamed “Bajaj” for his electrifying pace and direct style of play, Omondi brings a wealth of top-flight experience to Bukhungu Stadium. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9858213##The winger has enjoyed spells with Gor Mahia, Wazito FC, Muhoroni Youth and, most recently, KCB, building a reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous wide players thanks to his ability to beat defenders and create chances in the final thir..

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Harambee Stars prospect draws closer to Bundesliga dream following FC Köln squad inclusion

Harambee Stars prospect Maik Nelson Afri Akumu has taken another significant step towards top-flight football after being included in Bundesliga side FC Köln’s senior team’s pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlthough the 18-year-old is officially part of FC Köln II, the highly-rated attacker has been training with the club’s first team throughout pre-season as he bids to earn opportunities in the Bundesliga. His growing status within the club was further underlined after he featured in FC Köln’s official pre-season Media Day at Geißbockheim on 17 July.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855116##Akumu joined the Billy Goats from Hertha BSC in August 2025 after signing a long-term contract. At Hertha, he progressed through every age group from the U9s.Despite still being eligible for U17 football, he earned promotion to both the U19 and reserve teams.Born in Berlin on 13 July, 2008, to a Kenyan father and an English mother, Akumu remains eligibl..

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