On July 14, 1789, the French Revolution began.The people of France, led primarily by the citizens of Paris, and supported by parts of the bourgeoisie and later the peasantry, overthrew the absolute monarchy, removing King Louis XVI from power.The beginning of the Revolution was marked by the Storming/Fall of the Bastille, when the people seized control of the fortress and political prison – a symbol of royal authority.Les Bleus are Les Miserables! Incredible Spain put France to the sword in a tactical masterpieceToday, it is a national holiday in France, called Fête nationale française, or simply Bastille Day in English.Yesterday, France celebrated, but went to bed dejected, heartbroken, and angry. Not because of the national day, but because of the most important of the least important things in the world. Because of football.Joyful and excited people of France hoped for a perfect ending to a glorious day, but instead, were left with nothing but disappointment.Spain silenced everyone ..

AFC Leopards received a major financial and infrastructure boost during a breakfast meeting hosted by President William Ruto at State House on Wednesday, 15 July, as the Head of State unveiled a series of commitments to strengthen the club ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe biggest announcement was the President’s pledge to increase the club’s annual sponsorship package from Ksh75 million to Ksh100 million by securing an additional Ksh25 million in funding.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847813##”I have asked the patron, and he told me that the club has sponsorship worth Ksh75 million. For this year, I will organise and ensure the club has sponsorship of Ksh100 million. I will find the additional Ksh 25 million to help the team perform well,” President Ruto said.The President also handed the club Ksh10 million in direct financial support, with Ksh5 million earmarked as a reward for the players and the remaining Ksh5 million set aside to streng..

Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna has backed Tusker FC’s decision to re-sign Abud Omar, insisting the Brewers have secured the best defender currently playing in the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMuguna, who currently turns out for Botswana Premier League side Sua Flamingoes FC, knows Abud better than most. The pair were teammates at Kenya Police FC and have also represented Harambee Stars together, giving the midfielder a close view of the defender’s qualities on and off the pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847813##According to Muguna, Abud’s achievements and consistency over the last three seasons set him apart from every other defender in the Kenyan top flight.The experienced defender enjoyed arguably the best season of his career in the just-concluded campaign after successfully transitioning from his long-time role at left-back to central defence.Tusker’s prodigal son completes statement transfer from Kenya Police FCThe switch proved a major success as ..

Even before Harambee Starlets kick a ball at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, head coach Beldine Odemba has set her sights on an even bigger ambition, urging President William Ruto to bring the next edition of the continental showpiece to Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking during the official flag-off ceremony at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday morning, Odemba appealed to the Head of State to bid for the hosting rights of the 2028 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, arguing that the country’s investment in infrastructure for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations would leave Kenya well placed to stage another major continental tournament just a year later.Harambee Stars defender completes move to United States clubThe Starlets coach made the passionate appeal during a breakfast meeting attended by both Harambee Starlets and the Junior Starlets before the two national teams departed for their respective assignments.”We are hosting the 2027 AFCON, and that means our in..

Harambee Stars defender Nabi Kibunguchy has returned to the United States after completing a move to USL Championship side Indy Eleven following the end of his spell with Singapore Premier League club Hougang United.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIndy Eleven confirmed the signing on Tuesday, with the Kenya international set to bolster the club’s defense ahead of the second half of the USL Championship season. The terms of the deal were, however, not disclosed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847813##The move marks a return to American football for Kibunguchy, who spent the 2025 campaign in Singapore with Hougang United. The centre-back featured 24 times for the Cheetahs, scoring three goals, including his first for the club in a Singapore Cup victory over rivals Geylang International.Kibunguchy is no stranger to the US football scene. The Sacramento-born defender was selected 18th overall by Minnesota United in the 2021 MLS SuperDraft after an impressive college career at UC Davis.Details o..

France were dominant, ruthless, dazzling, unstoppable and predicted to go all the way – and then came Spain! Luis de la Fuente’s men destroyed this giant, this colossus, this, until tonight, most powerful World Cup side in an incredible, almost unprecedented fashion (2-0) to book their spot in the WC showdown!Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro lit up the scoreboard in a resounding victory on Tuesday night, sending the crowd into a chorus of ‘ole’ chants. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winners and 2022 runners-up looked utterly outclassed, as Kylian Mbappe and his teammates failed to muster any real resistance in a match that promised fireworks but delivered a masterclass in dominance. What should have been a thrilling contest turned into a showcase of one-sided brilliance.The first spot in the Final belongs to Spain 🔒#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/8umlGDZZ2y— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 14, 2026 Unravelling what truly happened to France will demand patience and deep analysis, as this matc..

Kenyan forward Erick Otieno says the opportunity to test himself on the continental stage was too good to turn down, weeks after completing his move to South Sudan champions El Merreikh SC Bentiu on a two-year deal from FKF Premier League outfit Shabana FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe transfer marks another step in the growing movement of Kenyan players seeking opportunities in South Sudan’s rapidly developing top flight.Details of Kenyan-inspired Argentina team making waves at 2026 FIFA World CupOtieno expressed his gratitude to Shabana, insisting the club played a key role in opening doors beyond Kenya.”I want to sincerely thank everyone at Shabana FC, the management, coaches, my teammates and especially the fans. They believed in me and gave me valuable playing time that helped me grow as a player. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9847495##Those opportunities allowed people outside Kenya to notice what I could do, and today I’m taking this next step because of that exposure. I will ..

Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche used the team’s State House breakfast with President William Ruto to make three heartfelt requests after guiding Kenya to a second FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCheche, who has now become the first Kenyan coach to qualify a national football team for two FIFA World Cups, appealed for government support to ensure the team’s success becomes sustainable rather than a one-off achievement.Details of Kenyan-inspired Argentina team making waves at 2026 FIFA World CupThe Junior Starlets were hosted by President Ruto at State House on Tuesday, 14 July, following their successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after beating South Africa 5-1 on aggregate.Addressing the President, Cheche first thanked the government and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) for supporting the team throughout the qualification campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847494##”Your Excellency, thank you for inviting u..