Kenya’s U-17 women’s national team, the Junior Starlets, will be in action on Sunday, June 21, when they take on defending champions Uganda in the first semi-final of the ongoing CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship at KMC Stadium.The highly anticipated encounter presents Kenya with an opportunity to extend their impressive unbeaten run in the tournament while also seeking revenge for a defeat suffered against the Teen Cranes during the inaugural edition of the competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807430##Under the guidance of head coach Mildred Cheche, the Junior Starlets have enjoyed a remarkable campaign, remaining unbeaten throughout the group stage.Kenya began their tournament with convincing victories over Somalia and Sudan before settling for a 1-1 draw against hosts Tanzania’s Serengeti Girls.The semi-final clash will mark only the second meeting between Kenya and Uganda in the history of the CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship.Ferdinand Omanyala to lead Team Kenya to the Commonwealth GamesThei..

A historic World Cup David vs. Goliath story unfolded as tournament debutants Curaçao produced a breathtaking defensive masterclass to hold heavyweights Ecuador to an unforgettable 0-0 draw. Desperate to revive their Group E campaigns, both sides threw caution to the wind in a frantic thriller. Instead of a goal-fest, the night belonged to the goalkeepers. Curaçao’s Eloy Room conjured a mind-boggling 15 saves—one shy of the tournament record—while Ecuador’s Hernán Galíndez answered with a jaw-dropping triple-save, leaving both nations with their World Cup dreams hanging by a thread.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWith both nations desperately hunting for their first points of the tournament, the opening 45 minutes delivered a physical tactical chess match that ended 0–0 at the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##Ecuador dominated early possession, creating the half’s finest opportunity in the 3rd minute. a Moises Caicedo long ball in behind found Enner Valencia , who took it in his..

BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs Saudi ArabiaSpain return to Group H action under pressure to secure their first win of the 2026 World Cup after a disappointing 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their opening fixture. Despite dominating possession and registering over 20 attempts, La Roja lacked cutting edge in the final third and were forced to settle for a frustrating point. Luis de la Fuente’s side now find themselves in a must-improve situation as they aim to avoid a complicated final group match against Uruguay.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsSaudi Arabia, meanwhile, come into this fixture buoyed by a solid 1-1 draw against Uruguay in their opening game. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9807394##The Green Falcons showed impressive discipline and organisation, even taking the lead before conceding late. With all four teams in Group H currently level on points, this match could play a decisive role in shaping the race for qualification to the knockout stages.Kick-off: 7:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday, 21 Jun..

The Netherlands national team, as always, are once again placed among the favourites to potentially win the World Cup. If anyone had forgotten that after the match against Japan, Ronald Koeman’s side reminded them of it. Five goals against Sweden will certainly boost their confidence and push the Netherlands toward the knockout stage of the tournament.Netherlands made the perfect start, opening the scoring in just the fifth minute. A superb team move began with Reijnders, who found Cody Gakpo on the left flank. Gakpo then picked out the run of Brian Brobbey inside the box, and the Sunderland striker made no mistake from close range, smashing the ball into the net to give the Dutch an early advantage.Sweden almost responded immediately. Straight from the restart, Gyokeres received the ball on the right and unleashed a powerful effort from a tight angle, but Bart Verbruggen reacted brilliantly and kept the shot out with his leg.The Dutch doubled their lead in the 17th minute with another..

While England continue their World Cup campaign without him, Harry Maguire has still found a way to be part of the tournament atmosphere.The Manchester United defender, who was surprisingly omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, travelled to the United States to support the team and connect with supporters. Earlier this month, Maguire admitted he was “shocked and gutted” after learning he would miss out on the World Cup, but he has since embraced a positive role around the competition.😳 Harry Maguire may have missed out on England’s World Cup squad, but he’s still involved in the tournament.The former England defender was spotted in New York helping sell Panini World Cup albums and sticker packs. 😂📖 pic.twitter.com/68tXnYztYZ https://t.co/sSD2wooYhU— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Footballtweet) June 20, 2026 During a visit to New York City, the experienced centre-back took part in several fan-focused events. He was seen handing out Panini sticker albums at Rockefeller Center before making a..

BETTING GUIDE: Ecuador vs CuracaoEcuador enter their second Group E fixture under significant pressure after suffering a painful 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Sebastian Beccacece’s side had arrived at the tournament on a remarkable 19-match unbeaten run stretching over two years, but Amad Diallo’s late winner for the Elephants abruptly ended that streak.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsCuracao, meanwhile, are experiencing their first-ever FIFA World Cup campaign and were handed a harsh introduction by Germany.Despite the eventual 7-1 scoreline, Dick Advocaat’s side showed encouraging signs during the opening 38 minutes and even managed to score their historic first World Cup goal through Livano Comenencia. While expectations remain modest for the Caribbean nation, they will believe they can cause problems for Ecuador, particularly given the South Americans’ recent defensive vulnerabilities.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807427##Kick-off: 3:00 AM..

FKF Premier League (FKFPL) Champions Gor Mahia and Mozzart Bet Cup champions Tusker FC are set to receive tens of millions from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following their qualification for continental football.Gor Mahia regained the FKFPL title from Police,, whom they lost it to in the 2024/25 season, and in turn marked a return as Kenya’s representatives in the CAF Champions League (CAF CL).##NAJAVA_MECA_9807414##The Brewers, on the other hand, won the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup following a 2-1 win over Police to not only end their 10-year wait for glory in the prestigious cup but also book a ticket to represent Kenya in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC).With their anticipated participation in continental football, the two Kenyan giants are set to earn a minimum of $100,000 (approximately Ksh12.9 million) from CAF.The amount is termed by CAF as a solidarity allowance and paid to all clubs competing in the preliminary rounds of both CAF CL and CAF CCThe hefty millions come ..

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, will spearhead Kenya’s athletics team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after securing his place with victory in the men’s 100m final at the Athletics Kenya (AK) National Championships and Commonwealth Games trials held at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOmanyala booked his ticket to Glasgow by winning the highly anticipated final and will now head to Scotland as the defending Commonwealth champion, looking to retain the title he won four years ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807360##The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August, with athletics among the key attractions of the 11-day event.Omanyala’s title defense is expected to face a stern test from fellow Kenyans Meshack Babu and Mark Otieno, who also secured places in the team after impressive performances during the trials.The sprint king made history at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, when he stor..