SCHOOL GAMES: Kenyan girls clinch ISF World Cup bronze as boys impress in China

Kenya’s girls’ team secured a podium finish at the 2026 International School Sport Federation (ISF) Football World Cup in Suzhou, China.The boys also registered encouraging results in a tournament that brought together 51 teams from 31 delegations across four continents.The girls claimed bronze after beating Turkey 5-4 on penalties in the third-place play-off, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077538##Their achievement came after an impressive run that saw them reach the semi-finals, where they narrowly missed out on a place in the final against Germany.Kenya had a difficult start to the competition, losing 1-0 to Brazil in their opening Group B match.Delays meant the team had to begin the contest with only nine players.Government on how Kenya stands to benefit from Bayern Munich vs Ajax friendlyHowever, the Kenyan girls responded emphatically, thrashing France 6-1 before producing an even more convincing 9-0 victory over Mexico to finish second in their group wit..

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Government on how Kenya stands to benefit from Bayern Munich vs Ajax friendly

Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi says the visit of Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam for the opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium will give Kenya a major opportunity to market itself to the world, attract tourists and unlock economic opportunities.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMwangi believes the global following of the two European giants will provide Kenya with an international platform to showcase its sporting infrastructure and tourism attractions as the country prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania.The 60,000-seater facility, located at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi, will be officially inaugurated on Tuesday, 5 January 2027 through a high-profile encounter between the two clubs##NAJAVA_MECA_10075963##This follows President William Ruto’s announcement of the fixture on Wednesday, 28 OctoberSpeaking to reporters, Mwangi said securing the two clubs was part of the government’s ambition to showcase K..

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WPL: Ulinzi arrest Police’s perfect start as Mathare whitewash Bungoma

Military side Ulinzi Starlets secured bragging rights in the Disciplined Forces derby after a gritty 1-0 win over Kenya Police Bullets FC to extend their lead at the top of the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) table.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAn 11th-minute strike by Sharon Nambengele was all that the military side needed to avenge the 1-0 loss suffered by their men’s side, Ulinzi Stars, in the derby played on Thursday, 29 October, at Police Sacco Stadium. Saturday’s match had all to fight for as both Ulinzi and Police had posted perfect starts to the season, after winning all their opening four matches, with the Soldiers sitting at the top of the table due to a superior goal difference.Former Harambee Stars keeper Patrick Matasi begins new Christian journeyUlinzi started the match as the brighter of the two sides, controlling possession in midfield and pinning Police into their own half.The military side would then take the lead in the 11th minute when Beverline Adika..

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Patrick Odongo’s hat-trick fires Daystar Falcons to maiden Impala Floodlights title

Kenya Sevens speedster Patrick Odongo produced a standout performance, scoring a spectacular hat-trick of tries to inspire Daystar Falcons to a 25-18 victory over Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Cougars in the 2026 Impala Floodlights final at the Impala Club on Saturday, 31 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Falcons, who were seeking their first-ever Impala Floodlights crown, rose to the occasion in a fiercely contested encounter to secure another milestone in their rise through Kenyan rugby.The victory marks Daystar’s first major 15s title since March 2025, when they clinched the 2024/25 Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship to earn promotion to the Kenya Cup.Second-half brilliance propels Mwamba Ladies to 5th consecutive Impala Floodlit titleTheir triumph came at the expense of a JKUAT side that had enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent seasons. The Cougars had won the Impala Varsity title last year, beating USIU 31-23, before ..

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Former Harambee Stars keeper Patrick Matasi begins new Christian journey

Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has taken a significant step in his spiritual life after completing the process of becoming a full member of the Friends Quaker Church.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced shot-stopper was fully admitted into the church last Sunday after completing the required stages of religious instruction.It marked an important milestone in his Christian faith as he seeks to deepen his relationship with God.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077478##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the former Saint George goalkeeper and Mozzart Bet Cup winner said his decision was driven by a desire to dedicate more of his life to serving God.”I am now ready to start another journey in God, and I am motivated by serving the living God,” he said.Matasi explained that faith has remained an important part of his life, particularly during difficult moments away from the football pitch.He has previously spoken about how his relationship with God has helped him navigate chall..

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United’s Halloween horror at Stamford Bridge: Chelsea smash ten-man Red Devils

As if it was predestined, Manchester United’s terrible form continued on Halloween as well, this time with a horror at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea brushed aside the ten-man Red Devils 2-0 and showed that they are currently a much better team than their fierce rivals.Manchester United lost at Chelsea. That’s 9 games without a win across all competitions for the first time since 1988. Back then, United drew 7 and lost 2. This time they’ve drawn 3 and lost 6. They’ve managed to make 7 draws in 9 games sound like the good old days. https://t.co/3dxdtT4RXO— Kinney | Stats & Stories (@Kinneyview) October 31, 2026 Truth be told, the performance United put in the first half was decent, especially compared to their recent displays in horrendous defeats to Como (4-1) and Bournemouth (3-0). In fact, it was a miracle we witnessed a goalless opening period.Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo wasted some fantastic opportunities, while Matheus Cunha’s opener in the 34th minute was disallowed for offside.On ..

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Kenya U15 finish in top 30 globally after impressive FIFA U-15 World Cup outing

Kenya emerged as the highest-ranked nation from the CECAFA region at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Patrick Nyale-coached side finished 26th globally among 189 participating countries.The Kenyan boys finished ahead of nine other nations from the region that featured in the inaugural competition, with South Sudan their closest CECAFA challengers at position 48.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077478##Uganda ranked 69th, followed by Rwanda in 80th place and Somalia at 100th. Burundi finished 104th, Tanzania 114th, Sudan 140th, Ethiopia 162nd and Djibouti 170th.The 26th-place finish capped an encouraging maiden appearance for Kenya, who recorded five wins, two draws and three defeats in their 10 matches under head coach Nyale.The team made an impressive start in Baku, going unbeaten in the group stage to finish top of Group Z and secure qualification for the Tier A classification phase.Aldrine Kibet back as Kimani names provisional U..

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Nairobi City Thunder BAL Elite 16 hosting dates confirmed

Nairobi City Thunder, Kenya’s representatives to the Road to BAL (Basketball Africa League) 2027, are set to host the final phase of the continental showpiece’s qualifiers, the Elite 16 East Division, in Nairobi, with the dates now confirmed.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAs in 2024, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and Nairobi, Kenya have been chosen to host the final Elite 16 tournament, with the Nairobi event scheduled from Monday, 23 to Sunday, 29 November at Kasarani Indoor Arena, while the latter hosts the West Division from Monday, 9 to Sunday, 15 November, with JCA Kings, who made their debut in the BAL season earlier this year, hosting in Abidjan.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075977##The top two teams in each Division will qualify for the 2027 BAL season seven, with opportunities to land wild cards from the qualifiers also on the cards.Thunder are playing in the Elite 16 for the third consecutive time, having qualified for the showpiece after yet another unbeaten season in the Kenya Bask..

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Second-half brilliance propels Mwamba Ladies to 5th consecutive Impala Floodlit title

Mwamba Ladies produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Quins Queens 20-8 and retain the 2026 Impala Floodlit title in a closely contested final played on Saturday, 31 October at the Impala Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory saw the Kenya Cup defending champions secure their fifth consecutive Floodlit crown, capping off October on a high note.Quins Queens started brightly, taking control of the opening exchanges and putting Mwamba under early pressure. Former Kenya International on why Shujaa performs better than Kenya SimbasAn infringement by the Black Shirts presented Quins with an opportunity to get on the scoreboard, with Milkah Chitechi making no mistake from the penalty spot to give her side an early lead.Quins continued to build on their momentum and were rewarded minutes later when speedster Deleon Indombo crossed the whitewash for a try to extend their advantage.However, Mwamba responded before the break, forcing Quins into an infringement ..

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BETTING GUIDE: Juventus vs Napoli, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Locked on the same points total but arriving in starkly contrasting frames of mind, crisis-hit Juventus and a resurgent Napoli lock horns in a heavyweight Sunday night Serie A showdown.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLuciano Spalletti envisioned a far different celebration for his 50th match at the Juventus helm, as he had to endure watching his side slump to a 2-0 midweek defeat at Genoa that piles mounting pressure on his position a year after taking charge.The Bianconeri have mustered just two wins across six outings since the international break, with their 14-point tally their second-lowest after nine rounds since 2016/17.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076739##While their overall home record remains in positive territory (W3, D2, L1), their last victory on familiar turf dates back to September 20, meaning there is a distinct threat of going three consecutive competitive home fixtures without a win for the first time since October 2025 here.Confined to the stands against his former cl..

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