Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya County is undergoing a major expansion that will see its seating capacity increase from 5,500 to 20,000 spectators, further reinforcing Kenya’s ongoing investment in modern sports infrastructure.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ambitious Phase Two upgrade, jointly funded by the Siaya County Government and the National Government, is already underway and is expected to transform the facility into one of the country’s leading sporting venues.Masoud Juma on target as Kenyan duo feature in LebanonUpon completion, the stadium will be better positioned to host major football and athletics events while enhancing Siaya’s status as an emerging sports hub.Providing an update on the project, Siaya Governor James Orengo highlighted the progress achieved through the first phase of development, which was fully financed by the county government.##NAJAVA_MECA_9808063##”Siaya County is home to one of the finest sporting arenas in the country, with ..

Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma continued his fine form in Lebanon after scoring and providing an assist as Nejmeh SC registered a commanding 5-0 victory over Al Mabarrah at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe emphatic win saw Nejmeh reclaim second place in the Lebanese Premier League, tightening their grip in the race for the title as the season approaches its decisive stages.The Kenya international was once again influential in attack, playing a direct role in one of the biggest wins of the round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807360##The fixture marked the third appearance for Masoud alongside compatriots Teddy Akumu and Austin Odhiambo since the resumption of competitive football in Lebanon.Nejmeh dominated proceedings from start to finish, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime before adding more goals in the second half to complete a comfortable rout.The goals came through a brace from Felix Melki, a double from Joan Lucumi, including a 42nd-minute penalty..

The Ministry of Sports has moved to reset the stalled Masinde Muliro Stadium project in Bungoma after terminating the existing contractors and unveiling a fresh plan aimed at completing the facility by October this year.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed on Monday that the government had resolved long-standing contractual challenges that had slowed progress on the stadium, clearing the way for rehabilitation works to resume under new arrangements.##NAJAVA_MECA_9813042##“The Government has resolved outstanding issues that have delayed the completion of Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, paving the way for the rehabilitation and completion of the project by October this year,” Mvurya said.The decision followed a consultative meeting between the Ministry and Bungoma County leadership led by Governor Kenneth Lusaka, where it was agreed that the current contractors would be disengaged and pending dues would be settled ..

Departing Gor Mahia midfielder and reigning FKF Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Enock Morrison has bid farewell to the club and its supporters after sealing a move to Sudanese giants Al Merrikh.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Ghanaian departs after two seasons in green, during which he rose to become one of the most influential players in Kenyan football and played a central role in the club’s return to the summit of the local game.Al Merrikh confirmed the midfielder’s arrival on Sunday, handing him a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2029 after the expiry of his deal with the Kenyan champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807377##After the announcement, Morrison on Monday shared an emotional message to the club, thanking everyone who played a role in his journey.”Thank you, Gor Mahia and the wonderful people of Kenya.It has been an incredible two-year journey filled with unforgettable memories, success and support. I am truly grateful for the opportun..

Africa U20 champion Clinton Aluvi has opened up about the experience of lining up against his mentor Ferdinand Omanyala, describing it as a dream come true after producing a personal best performance at the Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe youngster, who is a product of the Omanyala Foundation, was among the standout performers at the Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where he held his own against some of the country’s biggest sprint stars despite missing out on a place in Team Kenya.Aluvi’s performance at the trials showcased his growing potential. He finished second in his heat after clocking 10.53 seconds before improving to 10.43 seconds in the semifinals, where he again placed second. 40-year-old policewoman hungry for more after 100m Commonwealth Games qualificationThe rising sprinter saved his best for the final, producing a personal best of 10.33 seconds to finish fourth behind a field l..

One of the most captivating storylines of this World Cup is unfolding not in a single stadium, but across the tournament itself.While national teams battle for football’s greatest prize, some of the game’s biggest stars are engaged in personal races of their own. Few are more compelling than the one involving France’s Kylian Mbappe and Argentina’s Lionel Messi, two icons separated by a generation but united by an insatiable appetite for goals.Tonight, Mbappe will take centre stage once again when France face Iraq in their second Group I match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807377##The encounter carries significance beyond the three points on offer. It will mark the Real Madrid superstar’s 100th appearance for France, a milestone reached by only nine players before him.It is a remarkable company.Only Hugo Lloris, Lilian Thuram, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Thierry Henry, Marcel Desailly, Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira and current head coach Didier Deschamps have crossed the century mark for Les ..

They say life begins at 40, and Kenyan sprint sensation Millicent Ndoro is proving that age is nothing more than a number.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt 40 years old, Ndoro has earned the distinction of being the only Kenyan woman selected to represent the country in the 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, slated for Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August.Ndoro stamped her authority during the Athletics Kenya (AK) trials for the Commonwealth Games, producing a dominant performance throughout the three-day competition. Africa champion Diana Wanza on how Athletics Kenya can develop talent locallyShe won her heat in 11.73 seconds before clocking an impressive 11.40 in the semifinal to secure victory and book her place in the final. She then wrapped up her campaign by winning the final in 11.52 seconds.Even more impressive was the fact that the semifinal performance saw her register a new personal best, a rare achievement for an athlete competing in her fourth decade of lif..

If England needed another reminder of the unique atmosphere surrounding international football, they got one ahead of their World Cup showdown with Ghana.The Black Stars may have spent the week studying footage of Harry Kane, but one Ghanaian witch doctor believes he has a more effective plan for stopping England’s captain.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who describes himself as “Africa’s only Authentic Man”, has once again entered the World Cup spotlight by claiming he is prepared to use his powers against Kane before the crucial Group L clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807399##He told The Daily Star: “I am working on Harry Kane. I have shown what I am capable of before, so I know what work I must do to stop him. I am very famous for my predictions.”I am not wishing him serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country. I will do my work so that it can help Ghana.”Bonsam is no stranger to football headlines. He famously attracted worldwide attention ahead of ..