Team Kenya steeplechaser Simon Koech is confident that the country’s latest crop of talent has what it takes to restore Kenya’s dominance in the water and barrier race.The 2021 World Under-20 bronze medallist believes the trio of himself, Edmund Serem and Leonard Bett can deliver medals even as Team Kenya prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Games take place from Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August.Koech secured his place in Team Kenya after winning the Athletics Kenya Commonwealth Games trials in a thrilling photo finish, clocking 8:16.59. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9811617##Serem finished second while Bett completed the podium in third place.Reflecting on his performance, Koech expressed satisfaction with both his preparation and execution.“The race went according to plan because I had prepared well for it. My preparations leading up to the trials were excellent, and I am pleased with the outcome. This was the first time I..

Few teams have endured more adversity on their road to the World Cup than Iran.The war in the Middle East disrupted preparations for months. Friendly matches required exhausting bus journeys to Turkey. Several members of the coaching staff were denied visas to enter the United States. Players and officials spent hours waiting at border crossings, uncertain whether they would even be allowed through.Yet after two matches, Iran find themselves second in Group G with two points and a genuine chance of reaching the knockout stages. Defeat Egypt in their final group game and history could await.Red Devils put through hell: Ten-man Belgium barely survive Iran scareGiven everything they have been through, perhaps it should not come as a surprise.The Iranians played against Belgium as if their lives depended on it. Every challenge was contested, every loose ball fought for. At the heart of their resistance stood Alireza Beiranvand, the 33-year-old goalkeeper who delivered one of the performanc..

Full-back Billy Owuor has officially become a free agent after his contract with Mara Sugar FC expired, bringing to an end a significant chapter in his career with the FKF Premier League side, after numerous seasons in the second tier.Owuor joined Mara from Kisumu All Stars during the 2026 mid-season transfer window as coach Edward Manoah sought to strengthen his squad.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith his contract now expired, Owuor leaves Awendo grateful for the opportunity to represent the ambitious club and convinced that his spell with Mara Sugar has helped him grow both on and off the pitch.”Playing for Mara Sugar has been a great experience for me..I have learned a lot from the coaches, my teammates, and the challenges that come with competing at a high level. Every training session and every match helped me improve as a player and as a person,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9811617##The former All Stars skipper reflects fondly on his time at the club, highlighting the te..

For many young footballers, a failed overseas transfer can be a devastating setback. That, however, is not the case for Shabana winger Ezekiah Omuri. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFor him, instead, it has become a source of motivation.The exciting attacker has revealed details of a move that nearly took him to Sweden earlier this year, only for the opportunity to slip away at the final hurdle. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9811617##Swedish side Enköpings SK were closing in on the flanker, but the deal did not sail through.Instead, the club completed the acquisition of Paul Osama from Murang’a Seal, just a month after signing Andreas Odhiambo from Kariobangi Sharks.”I was supposed to move to Sweden in March. However, the transfer did not materialise. Through my agent, the club did not provide any reasons as to why the deal failed. However, I remain optimistic about reaching the top level,” he opened up.What could have been a crushing blow instead became an eye-opening learning experience…

The Kenyan duo of Andreas Odhiambo and Paul Osama were in action as their Swedish side – Enköpings SK (ESK) – secured their second successive victory in all competitions on Sunday, 21 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdhiambo and Osama, who were involved in the team’s 2-0 victory over Rågsveds IF in the Swedish Cup last Wednesday, were all part of the starting eleven for the first time in the league, as the hosts beat Umea FC 3-1, to retain fourth place in the Swedish third-tier (Norra).Stars Abroad: Odhiambo assists as Kenyan duo help Enköping reach Swedish cup second roundEnköpings SK took the lead in the 30th minute through a penalty from Hadi Noori, and it would take them till the 59th minute for them to grab a second, which came via midfielder Isak Braholm.Umea, who are seventh on the log, would grab a goal back in the 63rd minute through Robin Hadad.Enköpings added the third goal in the 86th minute, via the aforementioned Noori, who again struck from the spot.##NA..

Egypt claimed their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory in dramatic fashion, coming from a goal down to beat New Zealand 3-1 at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Monday and move to the top of Group G.The Pharaohs showed character and resilience after trailing at halftime, producing a dominant second-half display that earned them a historic win and put them firmly on course for a place in the knockout stages.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807360##The result lifted Egypt to four points from their opening two matches, leaving them top of the group ahead of their final group-stage clash against Iran on Saturday. New Zealand, meanwhile, remain on three points and will face Belgium in their last fixture.New Zealand made the brighter start and threatened through Sarpreet Singh before forcing goalkeeper Oufa Shobeir into a series of early saves. Their pressure paid off in the 15th minute when Tim Payne’s corner found Finn Surman, who rose above the Egyptian defence and powered a header into the roof of the net f..

Cape Verde continued their remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Uruguay at the Miami Stadium on Monday morning, securing a second consecutive stalemate in Group H and leaving the race for qualification wide open heading into the final round of matches.Having already frustrated Spain in a goalless draw in their opening fixture, the African nation once again showed resilience and character to deny one of South America’s traditional powerhouses.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807377##Uruguay entered the match seeking their first victory after drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia, but they found themselves trailing midway through the first half when Cape Verde struck with a moment of brilliance.Kevin Lenini opened the scoring in the 21st minute, curling a superb free-kick beyond the reach of the goalkeeper and into the bottom-right corner after Rodrigo Bentancur had conceded a foul in a dangerous area.Harambee Stars midfielder in action as Yanga suffer cup exit at hands of AzamTh..

Things aren’t looking good for Belgium.After a 1-1 draw against Egypt in the first group-stage round, the Red Devils tonight drew 0-0 with Iran, further complicating their situation in Group G.Rudi Garcia’s men dominated possession, but failed to create many chances. Even when they did, the amazing Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was there to keep his net intact. His duels against Maxim De Cuyper – one of the two tragic figures of the game – were particularly interesting, as the 33-year-old goalie denied the Brighton defender in four outstanding chances.Curacao’s World Cup hero Room becomes immortalThe other tragic figure was Belgium centre-back Nathan Ngoy, who was sent off in the 66th minute, closing the door to his team’s potential win.As for Iran, they were more concrete, as most of their decent attacks ended in a good goal-scoring chance. Still, Thibaut Courtois stopped Mehdi Taremi on several occasions, failing only once when the striker’s goal was disallowed for offside.Now e..