Mercy Chiluyi left her home in Malava for Bukhungu Stadium with simple hope: that her music would not only praise the Almighty God but also touch hearts and bless everyone present at the venue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsChiluyi, a visually impaired gospel singer, was among the invited artists as Kakamega Homeboyz unveiled their new kits and players ahead of the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season.##NAJAVA_MECA_961668##A band from the County Government of Kakamega, MC Mad P and other artists entertained those present at Bukhungu.When her turn to sing arrived, she confidently grabbed the microphone and sang with all her heart and lungs, receiving heartfelt cheers from the crowd.Her presence and performance served as a true source of blessing for many.Shortly after her passionate performance, she urged the leadership of the county and the community not to turn a blind eye to the talents and the suffering of people with visual impairments.Move..

Alexander Isak has made one thing clear: he has never regretted forcing his way out of Newcastle to join Liverpool.The Swedish striker completed his controversial £125m move to Anfield on deadline day in September 2025, becoming the most expensive British transfer ever. A year later, despite a difficult first season interrupted by a serious leg injury, Isak insists leaving Newcastle was always the right decision.##EDITORS_CHOICE##When asked whether he ever regretted the move, he was emphatic.”No, never. I would never think like that,” Isak told BBC Sport’s The Football Interview.For the 26-year-old, the Reds’ appeal was straightforward.”[Liverpool] is a massive club, and everything about the club made it pretty clear,” he said. “And the club’s ambition and the club’s will to get me in as well. It was a big part of it.”16.00: (3.15) Bournemouth (3.60) Liverpool (2.20)The move came after an increasingly bitter end to his Newcastle career. Isak missed pre-season and trained away from the ..

CAF president Patrice Motsepe has backed Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite concerns over the pace of preparations and the readiness of key infrastructure.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMotsepe was unequivocal in dismissing suggestions that the tournament could be moved from East Africa, insisting CAF remains fully committed to the three co-hosts.“There is no Plan B, there is no Plan C, there never will be. We are going to work very hard in Tanzania,” Motsepe declared at a press conference in Tanzania on Thursday,17 September.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##Motsepe acknowledged that the three countries still face challenges ahead of the tournament but said CAF would work closely with the governments to ensure key deadlines are met.“There will always be challenges and areas that require improvement, but we have to believe in ourselves as East Africans and Africans that we will work together and meet those deadlines,” he sa..

Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi has broken his silence over allegations of overlooking senior players and preferring to use younger players.Omondi selected an averagely young squad for the recently concluded 2026 CAVB women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, a move that attracted praise and criticism in equal measure.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn the end, Omondi’s team managed to finish as runners up in the continental championship, securing a place in the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup but unfortunately failed to book a direct ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the experienced tactician weighed in on his squad selection, opening up on the selection criteria.Meet former Leicester City forward called up to Kenya U-23 squad“The team selection was on merit and so the age category balanced itself automatically. We did not say that we do not want older players and are now bringing younger players, No.We did pu..

A stellar night for Juventus, at last!After a mediocre start to the new Serie A campaign and with both of their league wins having been hard-fought, the Bianconeri finally picked up a victory befitting their reputation, dismantling the Dutch side NEC Nijmegen 5-0 in their UEFA Europa League opener.⏱️ FULL-TIME! JUVENTUS 5-0 NEC NIJMEGEN! 🖤🤍A commanding European debut for Juventus, who cruise to a five-goal victory without conceding. 🔥A perfect start to their Europa League campaign. 💥 pic.twitter.com/883z8ZHxSr— GC Football ⚽ (@GoalCrestX) September 17, 2026 Already at the break, it was clear that the spoils would stay in Turin, with Juve holding a comfortable 3-0 lead.Nicolas Gonzalez broke the deadlock just nine minutes into the game, seizing a chance after a massive blunder by NEC goalkeeper Nikolas Polster. Kerim Alajbegovic doubled the lead a quarter of an hour later, finishing a counterattack with a well-placed effort, while Nick Woltemade scored his maiden goal for the Italian gi..

Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng will have to wait for his UEFA Europa League debut after being left on the bench as Real Sociedad began their campaign with a 2-1 home defeat to Bournemouth on Thursday, 17 September, night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOchieng, who has made the step up to Sociedad’s senior team after impressing with the club’s reserve side Sanse, was named among the substitutes but was not introduced as the hosts suffered defeat at Reale Arena.His wait for a first appearance in European football’s second-tier club competition will now extend to at least 15 October, when Sociedad travels to Belgium to face Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.##NAJAVA_MECA_9964524##The 21-year-old has enjoyed an encouraging start to the season and was handed a place on the bench for the visit of Bournemouth, who were making their debut in European competition.The English Premier League side made history by marking their first European appearance with a memorable victory in Spain.J..

Junior Starlets are still waiting on four key players to join camp as preparations intensify for Kenya’s second FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup appearance in Morocco.Faith Boke, Noelina Akuku, Marcy Awuor and Mwanakombo Bakari are yet to join the residential camp, leaving head coach Mildred Cheche with an incomplete squad as she continues to shape the team for the global tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961678##Three of the absentees are from Butere Girls, where they remain in school as the national team seeks their release.Bakari, who featured prominently during Kenya’s successful qualification campaign, is currently in the United States after securing a scholarship.“Most of our players have reported to camp. We are missing four, three of whom are from Butere Girls. They are yet to be released, but we have communicated with them,” the tactician said during a training session at the Kasarani Annex.Boke, Akuku and Awuor are part of the 30-player provisional squad and remain in contention for t..

Rising Stars head coach Gilbert Selebwa has urged Kenyans not to panic after Kenya’s U20 side opened their CECAFA U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Burundi at Uhuru Stadium in Tanzania on Thursday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmini Nshimirimana scored both goals as Burundi followed up their 4-0 win over South Sudan with another convincing display to move to the top of Group C on six points from two matches.The competition features three groups of three teams, with the three group winners and the best runner-up advancing to the semi-finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961668##Speaking to Mozzart Sport in Tanzania after the match, the veteran coach admitted Burundi had an advantage in terms of match sharpness, having already played and won their opening fixture before facing Kenya.The MOFA tactician, who has previously coached Mombasa United and AFC Leopards, said the defeat had exposed areas that needed attention but insisted there was still plent..

The World Cup is over, and the next one will be in Morocco. The Atlas Lions’ federation president is pushing hard to make Casablanca the venue of the final game, while the Spaniards are sure that they will be the hosts. But that dilemma certainly won’t be solved anytime soon and AFCON qualifiers are the next big thing, so manager Mohamed Ouahbi announced his 29 players for the games with Gabon and Lesotho. Even though Morocco has become Africa’s powerhouse and sixth-placed national team on FIFA’s list, there are two players who refused to play for the Atlas Lions, both due to different reasons.##TWITTER_

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Kenya’s Rising Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to Burundi on Thursday night at Uhuru Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, leaving their hopes of progressing from the U20 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers hanging by a thread.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmini Nshimirimana scored twice as Burundi followed up their 4-0 victory over South Sudan with another commanding display to move to six points from two matches.The competition features three groups of three teams, with the three group winners and the best runner-up advancing to the semifinals.Homeboyz chairman reveals millions spent during delayed Premier League kick-offKenya started nervously and struggled to contain Burundi’s attacking threat in the opening exchanges. Nshimirimana quickly established himself as a problem for the Kenyan defence, repeatedly drawing John Junior out of position and winning fouls around the area.Burundi dictated the opening five minutes before Kenya produced its first meaningful threat in t..