Harambee Starlets duo express confidence as WAFCON preps take shape

Confidence is brewing in the Harambee Starlets camp, ahead of their participation at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) later this month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOn Thursday, 2 July, the Kenyan duo of Vivian Nasaka and Marion Serenge expressed as much optimism about the team’s ambitions and capabilities, heading into the tournament set for Sunday, 26 July to Sunday, 16 August in Morocco.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827032##“The mood in the camp is good, everyone here is focused and trying to push as best as they can,” defender Nasaka said on the sidelines of the team’s training session at Kasarani Annex on Thursday. “We are now in Day Four of the camp, and we hope by the time WAFCON begins, everyone will be ready for it.”In Beldine Odemba’s provisional 29-player squad, Nasaka stands as one of the experienced members in the team, which has, over the last year or so, seen the integration of new, younger players.Harambee Starlets release 29-player provisional squad for 2026 W..

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One of Arsenal’s most beloved legends hangs up his boots

They loved him wherever he played, but it’s hard to say whether he was adored anywhere more than at the Emirates Stadium. He was their magician, who gave everything for the red and white jersey during the six years he wore the cannon on his chest.Now, eight years after his departure from North London, it’s time for Arsenal and football fans to say goodbye to Santi Cazorla, who announced his retirement aged 41 with a heartwarming message on social media.##EDITORS_CHOICE##”We think life goes in circles until we realize that some stories never really end. They just take you back to the beginning. Like an 8. My story didn’t begin in a big stadium or under bright lights. It began in Fonciello, on an ordinary field, with a ball and a little boy who only wanted to play soccer. From there, little by little, I found my way and experienced so many beautiful moments.””I also went through moments I never expected, but I never stopped trying. In the end, I came back. Not to close a chapter, but to ..

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A glimpse of Talanta Stadium’s VVIP sky boxes [PHOTOS]

The premium sky boxes, a key feature of the Talanta Stadium (set to be officially renamed to Raila Odinga International Stadium), are on the cusp of completion, with photos depicting the luxury waiting fans.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTalanta Stadium is a multi-billion, flagship project by the Kenyan government to construct a brand new, ultramodern sporting facility in the country that is set to improve the sporting ecosystem and, in the short term, be used as the main venue for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The construction comes after Kenya, alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania, won the bid to host the 2027 AFCON in a joint bid dubbed PAMOJA. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy suffers setback in pursuit of dream jobThe joint bid also included hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which was held in August 2025.While the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani and the Nyayo National Stadium were adequate for Kenya to host CHAN, AFCON nece..

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Senegal’s AFCON hero quits national team as long as Thiaw & Co. are in charge

“I will come back to say a few words about the elimination… but I am announcing today that as long as this coaching staff is in place, I will be taking a break from the national team,” said the Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye wrote on his social media following the Lions of Teranga’s heartbreaking extra-time 3-2 defeat to Belgium, marking the beginning of the aftermath of the African side’s tragic loss.🔴 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆:Pape Gueye has taken to Instagram with a strong message following Senegal’s elimination.He wrote:“𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠… pic.twitter.com/rr5S7QEU08— Micky Jnr (@MickyJnr__) July 2, 2026 Unfortunately, his move seems to be just the beginning of what could be a turbulent period ahead for Senegal.Gueye featured in each of his team’s World Cup games, starting matches against France and Norway. In a 5-0 victory against Iraq, he came off the bench in the 57th minute and recorded a brace and an assist in just over half an h..

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Gor Mahia, Tusker learn dates for CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup assignments

FKF Premier League giants Gor Mahia and Tusker FC have officially learned the dates for their separate continental assignments after the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Thursday, 2 July, released the match calendar for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup seasons.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGor Mahia, by virtue of clinching Kenya’s league title last season, are set to take part in the upper CAF Champions League, while Tusker, who were crowned Mozzart Bet Cup champions last month, are due to compete in the CAF Confederation Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827032##However, the two clubs must pass through two rounds of preliminary matches to guarantee themselves spots in the main competition proper.As per the schedule released by CAF, both Tusker and Gor Mahia will thereby begin continental action way earlier, starting with the First Preliminary Round on Friday, 4 to Sunday, 6 September 2026 (first leg), followed by the return legs from Friday, 11 to S..

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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy suffers setback in pursuit of dream job

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy’s dream of taking charge of his native South Africa has suffered a major setback after the country’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, publicly endorsed Pitso Mosimane as the only candidate to succeed current Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMcCarthy, who took charge of Kenya in March 2025, has never hidden his ambition of leading the South African national team, describing it as a role he would gladly accept.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826977##Speaking to Kick Off Magazine earlier this year, the former Manchester United forwards coach said:”I think a lot of people will be interested in the job coaching Bafana. But if I’m asked, of course I would. It’s my country. It’s the national team.”He also believes the current South African squad has the quality to achieve major success.”It’s a very good time to achieve things with this group of players, with the calibre and quality that they have.”Victor Wanyama reveals Europe..

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Details of George Nyambua’s injury likely to sideline him for six months

Kabras Sugar RFC captain George Nyambua is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing a successful surgery on his right knee to repair a meniscus and cartilage tear.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe veteran flanker underwent the procedure on Friday, 26 June, after receiving pre-authorisation for the operation at Coptic Hospital along Ngong Road. The surgery marks the beginning of a rehabilitation program that is expected to keep him out of action for up to six months.Former Kenya Sevens ace ties the knot in the USConfirming the successful operation, Nyambua remained optimistic about his comeback, sharing a message of resilience on social media.”New scar, same goal. Knee surgery done. Rehab starts now. This is just halftime. See you back on the pitch stronger,” he posted.Nyambua had been battling the injury since the beginning of last season, forcing him to miss several matches before working his way back to fitness.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827032##His return came in ..

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KCB RFC lands tricky group ahead of MET 7s

KCB Rugby Club is confident of delivering a strong performance when the 2026 KCB MET 7s takes place at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on Saturday, 4 July, as the team continues its preparations for the upcoming National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenya Rugby Union (KRU)-sanctioned tournament has drawn a competitive field of 16 teams divided into four pools.KCB Rugby Club has been placed in Pool A, where they will face Homeboyz RFC, Kabete Stallions and JKUAT Cougars in what is expected to be one of the tournament’s most competitive groups.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827038##Pool B features Daystar Falcons, KU Blakblad, Makueni Ravens and USIU Eagles, while Pool C comprises Catholic Monks, Zetech, NYS and Mean Machine.Pool D brings together Kenya Harlequins, Mwamba RFC, Stingerz RFC and Northern Suburbs, setting the stage for an exciting day of sevens rugby.“The KCB MET 7s represents our commitment to the growth of rugby in Kenya by creating opportunities for playe..

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Spurs go all-In! Tonali and Fernandes set for stunning £185m double arrival

Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of completing one of the most ambitious transfer splurges in the club’s history, with Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes both set to arrive in deals worth a combined £185 million.The north London club have already agreed a club-record move for Tonali from Newcastle United, with the transfer expected to reach £100 million (£92.5m guaranteed plus £7.5m in performance-related bonuses). The Italy international is due in London on Thursday to undergo his medical before signing a six-year contract that will keep him at Spurs until 2032.However, Tonali’s record may not last long.Give this man a ball and enjoy: reinvented Tonali is a pleasure to watchTottenham have also struck an agreement with West Ham United to sign highly rated midfielder Mateus Fernandes for a guaranteed £85m, with the final order of the announcements determining which player officially becomes the club’s record signing.Manchester City had also pushed to sign Tonali, but Spurs ultimately ..

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Nairobi Hospital signs partnership deal with Nairobi Polo Club

The Nairobi Hospital and the Nairobi Polo Club have announced a landmark partnership that will see the hospital become the official healthcare partner for the 2026/2027 polo season, reinforcing a shared commitment to promoting health, safety and sporting excellence in Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe partnership was unveiled during a media briefing held at The Nairobi Hospital on Thursday, where representatives from both institutions described the collaboration as a significant milestone for polo in Kenya, and a demonstration of the growing role of strategic partnerships in advancing community health through sport.The partnership is anchored on the two institutions’ longstanding legacy of service to the community.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827038##While The Nairobi Hospital has provided world-class healthcare for more than seven decades, the Nairobi Polo Club has played a pivotal role in developing and promoting polo in Kenya since 1907.Under the agreement, The Nairobi Hospita..

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