Shabana records paltry ticket sales in midweek clash against Migori Youth

Shabana recorded their lowest ticket revenue of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after collecting Ksh 175,400 from their midweek clash against Migori Youth FC on Thursday, 29 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kisii-based club confirmed the figures in an update on their social media pages, noting the support of fans who turned out for the encounter.“Shabana FC vs Migori Youth FC ticket sales. We collected a gross revenue of 175,400/=,” the club stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##The amount represented a significant drop of Ksh 598,900 from the Ksh 774,300 collected during their home match against Nairobi United a fortnight ago.On the pitch, Shabana were held to a 1-1 draw after surrendering a first-half lead against the league newcomers at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru.Sigumn Maina broke the deadlock at the stroke of half-time to give the Glamour Boys the advantage heading into the break.Abuya’s Young Africans land tough draw in CAF Champions LeagueHowever, Migori Youth ..

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Pamzo reveals tactical adjustments behind APS Bomet’s maiden FKFPL win

APS Bomet head coach Sammy Pamzo has revealed the tactical adjustments that helped his side secure their first victory of the FKF Premier League season after a convincing 3-0 win over 3K FC.Download Our Mozzart Sport App for More NewsThe law enforcers had endured a difficult start to the campaign, picking up two draws and suffering one defeat in their opening three matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066883##However, they finally got their season up and running in style, dispatching the league newcomers in Wednesday’s Mozzart Bet derby at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.Speaking to Mozzart Sport after the match, the former Gor Mahia tactician disclosed how his side adapted after struggling to deal with 3K FC’s aerial approach while also making the most of their opportunities in front of goal and from set pieces.“They initially caused us problems with aerial balls, but we made amends and were very sharp in dealing with them. We also scored goals that killed the pressure when it was building.We wer..

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Abuya’s Young Africans land tough draw in CAF Champions League

Kenya international Duke Abuya’s Young Africans (Yanga) have been drawn into a tough Group B in the 2026/27 CAF Champions League alongside Egyptian giants Zamalek, Algeria’s MC Alger, and Tunisia’s Club Africain.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe draw, conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Wednesday, places the Tanzanian champions in a challenging group featuring clubs with rich continental histories as they seek to advance to the quarter-finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##Zamalek, five-time African champions, will be aiming to secure a sixth continental title, while MC Alger are seeking to reclaim the crown they last won in 1976. The Club Africain also brings considerable continental experience, setting up a demanding test for Young Africans.Abuya and his teammates will need to navigate the group’s challenging fixtures to keep their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage alive. The top two teams from each of the four groups will advance to the quarter-finals.Top CAF official resp..

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Kenya Harlequin eye Impala Floodlit glory after 12-year final wait

Kenya Harlequins head into the 2026 Impala Floodlit final, determined to end a 12-year wait for the title when they take on familiar rivals KCB Rugby on Saturday, 31 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsQuins last featured in the Floodies final in 2014, when they suffered a heavy 30-3 defeat to KCB. Twelve years later, the two sides will renew their rivalry in the tournament’s showpiece match, with Patrice Agunda’s men hoping to turn their return to the final into a memorable triumph.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##The occasion carries added significance for Agunda, who featured as a player when Quins lost to KCB in the 2014 final. Now at the helm as head coach, he has an opportunity to guide the side to the trophy they have pursued for more than a decade.Quins secured their place in the 2026 final after edging Nondescripts 28-24 in a thrilling semi-final encounter.Agunda believes the team’s unity has been central to its progress, with the players learning to support one another..

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Kenya U17 exit FIFA World Cup after round of 16 defeat to Japan

Kenya U17’s fairytale run in the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup came to a halt in the round of 16 hurdle after a 3-1 defeat to 2014 champions Japan in a clash staged at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJapan came from behind to secure victory, with second-half goals from Nanami Kurita and Asuka Tanaka sending the Asian side into the quarter-finals, where they will face Ghana.EXCLUSIVE: Harambee Stars’ provisional squad to face South AfricaThe Junior Starlets had entered the knockout stage with confidence after securing a historic maiden round of 16 qualification, courtesy of a commanding 4-0 victory over Samoa.However, their hopes of extending the fairytale run were halted by a technically superior Japanese side.Japan started on the front foot, dominating possession and searching for an early breakthrough. Yuka Kishida and Nana Kurita combined in the eighth minute, but goalkeeper Mishel Okoyo reacted quickly to deny them.##N..

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United’s defence falling apart, yet they pursue another striker

The house is on fire, and the walls are shaking from the tension engulfing Old Trafford. Manchester United are suffering one blow after another, Michael Carrick has completely lost control, and barely a day goes by without his future being called into question.The Red Devils are currently just one point above the relegation zone and two clear of the bottom of the table. It’s hard to tell which department is struggling the most – defence, midfield, or attack. And it’s the latter that the club’s hierarchy is now trying to address.No hard feelings: Carrick and Bruno bury the hatchetBenjamin Sesko is injured and won’t return until January, Joshua Zirkzee has long since ceased to be a reliable option, while Matheus Cunha, despite featuring as the most advanced player on several occasions, simply isn’t an out-and-out striker.That’s why the Red Devils have set their sights on – Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Telegraph.🚨 Manchester United are assessing potential centre-forward options..

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BETTING GUIDE: Le Havre vs Paris Saint-Germain, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Bottom-of-the-table Le Havre host league leaders Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Océane on Friday night in a classic top-versus-bottom Ligue 1 clash.The pressure on Le Havre head coach Didier Digard continues to intensify after an eight-game winless start to the league campaign, leaving Les Ciel et Marine five points adrift of safety.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite a spirited second-half rally from 4-0 down to lose 4-3 at Marseille last weekend, Le Havre remain the only winless side in the division and have scored just twice on home turf all season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066852##In stark contrast, Paris Saint-Germain enter this fixture riding high at the summit after a 2-0 victory over Lyon on Monday extended their winning streak to eight matches across all competitions.Luis Enrique’s side – fresh off being named the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club of the Year – have shaken off an early-season slump to notch five consecutive Ligue 1 wins.Despite managing a growing injury list..

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EXCLUSIVE: Harambee Stars’ provisional squad to face South Africa

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his provisional squad ahead of Kenya’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa in November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya will travel to Johannesburg for the first leg on Wednesday, 11 November, before hosting Bafana Bafana at Nyayo Stadium on Tuesday, 17 November.Billions Kenya is likely to splash in hosting Bayern vs Ajax friendly in NairobiThe fixtures will see McCarthy face his native South Africa for the first time since taking charge of Harambee Stars, with the former Bafana Bafana striker keen to build a competitive side ahead of the 2027 AFCON, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.The coach has named a 36-man provisional squad featuring a blend of experienced internationals, returning players and fresh faces, although the squad is yet to be officially released.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067199##South Africa-based goalkeeper Ian Otieno headlines the returning play..

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We don’t know who the GOAT is, but we know who the BOAT is

Just two days after the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, where Harry Kane was proudly (and thoroughly deservedly) crowned the winner, French magazine France Football unveiled a new poll, the results of which were announced last night.The award, dubbed B.O.A.T. (Ballon d’Or Of All Time), was created to recognise the greatest individual performance in football history to have earned a player the sport’s most prestigious individual accolade. And the winner is Cristiano Ronaldo, or more precisely, his first Ballon d’Or triumph in 2008.🚨✨ OFFICIAL: Ballon d’Or announce Cristiano Ronaldo 2008 has been voted as the BEST BALLON D’OR OF ALL TIME. 🌕 https://t.co/gr3nYytkiu— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 28, 2026 In the race for the B.O.A.T. award, which is largely symbolic, CR7 came out on top ahead of Lionel Messi and his remarkable achievements in 2012. Interestingly, the two greatest rivals of modern football occupied the top 12 spots in the rankings, with Ronaldo Nazar..

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Bayern Munich explain reason for hosting Ajax friendly in Nairobi

German giants Bayern Munich are looking to strengthen their presence in Africa, with their Tuesday, 5 January 2027, clash against Ajax in Nairobi offering an opportunity to grow their fan base, explore commercial opportunities and expand their global reach.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match was announced by President William Ruto on Wednesday evening, with both clubs confirming the fixture. It will mark the ceremonial opening of the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City, named after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066843##The facility is expected to play a key role when Kenya co-hosts the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania. The tournament will be the first AFCON staged across three countries and will return to East Africa after more than 50 years.For Bayern, however, the Nairobi visit goes beyond the occasion of opening a new stadium. The German giants see an opportunity to strengthen their relatio..

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