Analysing clubs’ transfer business as KRU registration window closes

Impala RFC emerged as the busiest club in the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) off-season transfer window after completing the highest number of player registrations ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit and the 2026/27 domestic season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe transfer window, which officially closed on Tuesday, 14 July, saw clubs across the country bolster their squads with a mix of experienced campaigners, university standouts and emerging talent as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.New KSSSA rugby sevens champions beckon as defending kings fallImpala led the recruitment drive with 40 registered signings, according to the final transfer list released by the KRU.Among the notable arrivals are former Kisumu RFC trio Benjamin Opar, Andrew Aswani, and Denzel Juma, former Catholic Monks forward Jordan Kang’ahi, ex-KU BlakBlad player Lincoln Agade and Mwamba RFC’s Linet Moraa.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847772##The club also added a host of players from the non-professional ranks..

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Teacher vs student in the WC final – the greatest lecture of international football

Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil), Julian Nagelsmann (Germany), Mauricio Pochettino (USA) and Thomas Tuchel (England) have a combined sum of almost 3,000 club matches in their coaching CVs, but it proved irrelevant or, at least, not good enough to lead their national teams to success at this World Cup.On the other hand, Spain’s Luis de la Fuente and Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni – who are about to face each other in Sunday’s showdown – together have a remarkable number of 11 games in senior club football!All of those at De la Fuente’s account, as he was sacked at Deportivo Alaves in 2011 after only 11 La Liga games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##Scaloni has never ever managed a senior club side. His coaching career began as an assistant at Sevilla under Jorge Sampaoli in 2016-17 before he moved into Argentina’s national-team setup in 2018. Since then, he has only coached Argentina.So, just 11 senior club matches – a staggering figure considering they are now meeting in a World Cup final. Which goes to sho..

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Update on construction of Kenya’s alternative Ksh3.5 billion venue for 2027 AFCON [PHOTOS]

The Kenyan government has issued a fresh update on the ongoing redevelopment of Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, with Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo revealing that construction has entered an advanced phase ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Ksh3.5 billion project forms part of the country’s broader sports infrastructure programme as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania prepare to jointly host Africa’s biggest football tournament.According to Omollo, significant progress has been made on the redevelopment, with key structural works now steadily taking shape.How much each Harambee Starlets player pocketed from President Ruto’s Ksh10 million bonus”Preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) continue to gather momentum, with the ongoing upgrade of Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret positioning the facility as a key training base and alternative match venue for the continen..

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Kenyan keeper departs Ethiopian giants enduring financial turmoil

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo has officially confirmed his departure from Ethiopian giants St George FC, bringing an end to his one-season spell with the record Ethiopian champions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced shot-stopper announced his exit through an emotional message on his official Facebook page, thanking the club’s management, coaches, teammates and supporters for the role they played during his stay in Addis Ababa.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotion”My journey at St George has come to an end. I would like to thank the management for giving me an opportunity to represent the biggest club in Ethiopian football. I would also like to thank the coaching staff for always believing in me even at my lowest point, especially goalkeeper coach Daniel, who has been a father figure to me.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847772##I would also like to thank my fellow players who stood with me side by side in the battlefield, especially when we w..

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KCB land experienced midfielder after difficult season with Gor Mahia

KCB FC have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Fidel Origa as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers confirmed the arrival of the combative midfielder in a statement, making him the club’s second signing of the ongoing transfer window.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotionIn the announcement, KCB disclosed that the experienced midfielder has signed a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028/29 season.”Welcome to the Lions’ Den, Fidel. The defensive midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the club,” KCB announced.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847731##Origa joins the Bankers from Gor Mahia after parting ways with the record league champions by mutual consent, bringing to an end his stay at K’Ogalo after just one season despite having initially signed a two-year contract.The midfielder arrives at KCB with a wealth of to..

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How much each Harambee Starlets player pocketed from President Ruto’s Ksh10 million bonus

Harambee Starlets players and members of the technical bench have each received Ksh250,000 from the Ksh10 million bonus awarded by President William Ruto during a breakfast meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe President rewarded Harambee Starlets with Ksh10 million for securing qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), while the Junior Starlets also received Ksh10 million after qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotionThe payment came just in time after a tense standoff on Wednesday morning, when the national women’s team staged a go-slow hours before their scheduled departure to France, threatening not to travel until their outstanding allowances were settled.The government moved swiftly to defuse the situation by releasing the promised Ksh10 million bonus and committing to clear all pending allowances owed to the players dating back to Apr..

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Cabo Verde’s medal-worthy feat: only team that stood up to both World Cup finalists!

As the World Cup reached its final stages, we now know who’ll fight for the trophy and a bronze medal in the last two games of the tournament.On Sunday night (00.00), France and England will face each other in a match for third place, while Spain and Argentina will lock horns in a battle for the world crown at MetLife Stadium in New York (22.00).World Cup final pattern broken at Bayern’s expense – Inter’s run goes onHowever, if there’s a team that deserved some kind of recognition – a consolation prize, an honourable mention, or simply a small badge of pride – it’s Cabo Verde.Not because their outstanding performances captured the hearts of football fans around the world and reminded us why we fell in love with football in the first place, but because of a more practical reason.They are the only team that stood up to both World Cup finalists.𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 ππŽπ“π‡ π…πˆππ€π‹πˆπ’π“π’ π“πŽ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‹πˆπŒπˆπ“ πŸ’ͺπŸ‡¨πŸ‡»β°Now Spain and Argentina are in the final, it actually shows how insane Cape Verde performed this..

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Odira rallies behind Kipyegon after challenging start to season

Kenyan middle-distance runner Lilian Odira has come out strongly in support of Faith Kipyegon following criticism over the three-time Olympic champion’s challenging start to the 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipyegon came under scrutiny after finishing fourth in the women’s 3000m at the Monaco Diamond League earlier this month, clocking 8:24.21.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The race was won by fellow Kenyan Agnes Ngetich in a world-leading and personal best time of 8:08.95, just days after Kipyegon had also settled for third in the women’s mile at the Prefontaine Classic in 4:17.80.After the race, Kipyegon revealed she had not been at full fitness, explaining that she had been managing a hamstring injury sustained during the Shanghai Diamond League.Millions Emmanuel Wanyonyi earned after record-breaking Monaco Diamond League runSpeaking in defense of the decorated athlete, Odira urged Kenyans to remain patient and remember Kipyegon’s remarkable contribution to the co..

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Debutants Masara, Aluor Girls bank on experienced coaches ahead of KSSSA nationals

Nyanza volleyball champions Masara Mixed and St. Cecilia Aluor Girls will look to their experienced coaches for inspiration as they prepare for their maiden appearance at the KCB Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Championships.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two schools will make their national debut when the championships are held from Tuesday, 28 July to Saturday, 1 August at MPesa Foundation Academy in Kiambu County.Although both teams are first-time participants, their coaches are well-versed in the demands of top-level school volleyball.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##Masara coach and senior principal Tom Odhiambo Achilah guided Gogo Mixed to last year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Championships, while Aluor Girls tactician John Duro previously led Sega Girls to the national championships on six occasions.Duro believes his side has what it takes to compete despite being handed a tough draw.”The girls are..

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Tusker backs Prinsloo Sevens with Ksh1.5 million sponsorship

Tusker has unveiled a Ksh1.5 million sponsorship package for the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens, reinforcing its commitment to the growth of Kenyan rugby ahead of the start of the National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe sponsorship will support the organisation and delivery of the tournament, which will kick off the six-leg circuit at Nakuru Athletic Club on Saturday, 25 to Sunday, 26 July, under the stewardship of Nakuru Rugby Football Club.New KSSSA rugby sevens champions beckon as defending kings fallBeyond the financial support, Tusker will also host the tournament’s official after-parties on both days, continuing a tradition that has become a key attraction for fans attending the Prinsloo Sevens.Tusker Sports Brand Manager Keza Mpyisi said the partnership reflects the brewer’s continued investment in local sport through the Tusker Na Rugby campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##”Rugby has built one of the most passionate sporting communities in Kenya, and the Nation..

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