Kenyan athletes delivered fairly decent performances at the Rabat Diamond League meeting in Morocco, on Sunday, with Simon Koech, Edmund Serem, Lilian Odira and Emmanuel Wanyonyi finishing inside the top three bracket in their respective events.The standout Kenyan performance came in the men’s 3000m steeplechase, where Simon Koech smashed his personal best despite finishing third in a historic race won by Morocco’s Olympic and world champion, Soufiane El Bakkali.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776254##El Bakkali thrilled the home crowd by clocking a world-leading 7:57.25 to secure his fifth consecutive Diamond League victory in Rabat. Germany’s Frederik Ruppert followed closely in a European record of 7:57.80, while Koech completed the podium in a personal best of 7:59.44, making it only the third race in history in which the top three athletes finished under eight minutes.Fellow Kenyan Edmund Serem also impressed, finishing fourth in a personal best of 8:01.61 to underline Kenya’s strength in the even..

The equation is simple: if Brazil fail to win the World Cup on July 19, the most successful national team in World Cup history will endure its longest-ever wait between two world titles. They waited 24 years between 1970 and 1994; they have now been waiting just as long and are determined not to stretch that drought to 28 years. That is why Carlo Ancelotti was brought in — to turn a disorganized collection of talent into a serious national team. If the rehearsal in Rio de Janeiro is any indication, Brazil will arrive at the World Cup brimming with confidence, despite an underwhelming qualifying campaign. At the legendary Maracana Stadium, in front of a packed crowd, Brazil defeated Panama 6-2 (2-1) in a match that had everything: early goals, stunning strikes, and a ruthless display of attacking power from the Selecao.The match had barely begun when the Maracana erupted. In just the second minute, Panama midfielder Barcenas made a costly mistake in midfield. Vinícius Junior seized poss..

Gor Mahia have announced a gate collection of Ksh 5,451,000 from Sunday’s FKF Premier League season finale against Nairobi United, a match that also served as the club’s coronation after securing a record-extending 22nd league title.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAccording to a statement released by the club, a total of 17,487 tickets were sold for the match, making it one of Gor Mahia’s highest-attended fixtures of the season.The figure was only surpassed by the first-leg Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards, which generated more than Ksh 7 million in gate revenue.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776254##Club treasurer Gerphas Okuku thanked supporters for turning up in large numbers to celebrate the team’s latest league triumph.“We want to thank our fans for the amazing turnout for the coronation game. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our ticketing partners for their excellent work throughout the season. Their commitment and transparency have been key to our progress in ticketing an..

Austria and Tunisia continue their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they clash at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Monday. The hosts will compete in Group J of the summer tournament, while the visitors have been drawn in Group F.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAustria head into the match in excellent form, having won four, drawn one and lost one of their last six matches.During that run, they scored an impressive 19 goals while conceding only three. Looking specifically at their last five games, Austria netted nine goals and allowed just three. Recent victories include a 5-1 demolition of Ghana, a 1-0 win over South Korea and a 2-0 success against Cyprus.Ralf Rangnick’s side finished top of their World Cup qualifying group and have continued to demonstrate the high-energy pressing style that has become their trademark.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776258##Home form is particularly impressive, with Austria unbeaten in their last 13 matches on home soil, recording 10 wins and three d..

Stepping up their preparations for World Cup 2026, in-form Turkey will welcome North Macedonia to Chobani Stadium Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu for a friendly on Monday.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Crescent-Stars are hoping to carry their unbeaten streak into this summer’s tournament, while the Lynxes are looking for a rare win.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776861##Turkey head into this fixture in outstanding form, remaining unbeaten across their last six matches with five wins and one draw.During that sequence, they scored 16 goals while conceding only four.Looking specifically at their last five games, the Crescent-Stars found the net 12 times and allowed just four goals.Alex Ferguson’s message to the PSG president: “You played against a boring team that did nothing but defend”Victories over Kosovo, Romania, Bulgaria and Georgia highlighted their growing consistency, while a 2-2 draw against Spain showcased their ability to compete with elite opposition.Home form has been particularl..

Everything surrounding Julian Alvarez has heated up significantly, with it initially appearing that Barcelona might succeed in securing the Atletico Madrid striker. However, that momentum cooled after Madrid’s patience ran out following a wave of unverified and false reports circulating from various sources. Atletico responded firmly, firing back with statements and counter-claims, ultimately underlining Alvarez’s €500,000,000 release clause.##LINKED_NEWS_65823##At the moment, the early optimism at Camp Nou about landing one of the most sought-after forwards in world football has faded. That doesn’t mean Barcelona have abandoned the idea of signing Alvarez, but attention has meanwhile shifted toward another attacking option who could join the Spanish champions. Catalan outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that the somewhat overlooked Darwin Nunez has emerged on Barcelona’s radar.During ongoing discussions with Al Hilal — the club from which Barcelona are also trying to secure Joao Cancelo — ..

Five Harambee Starlets players are the new league champions in Tanzania, following Simba Queens’ Women’s Premier League title triumph on Sunday, 31 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe quintet of: Jentrix Shikangwa, Corazone Aquino, Elizabeth Wambui, Rose Ingosi, and Fasila Adhiambo were all in action as Simba recaptured the country’s league title with an important 5-2 victory over Mashujaa Queens at the KMC Stadium.Shikangwa, who leads the club in goals-scoring, was once again on top of her form, as she scored a brace in the seven-goal match, taking her tally in the league this season to 16 goals, helping her club claim their fifth league championship.The former Vihiga Queens player was first on target in the first half to give Simba a 2-1 lead, before adding a late goal that ended the team’s rout on a day when rivals and closest challengers Yanga Princess lost further ground by drawing 1-1 with third-placed JKT Queens.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775428##The resounding win for Simba..

For years, Nashon Pkiach ran through forests in West Pokot with no crowds watching, no cameras following him and no certainty that the hard work he was putting in would one day change his life.There were no packed stadiums, no bright lights and no people discussing his future as Kenya’s next athletics prospect.There was only a young boy from Chorwai Village carrying a dream bigger than his surroundings, believing that if he kept showing up every day and pushing himself, something good would eventually come out. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsToday, that dream has carried him all the way to Team Kenya after earning a place in the squad for the World Under-20 Championships slated for Sunday, 2 to Sunday, 9 August in Eugene, Oregon, USA.He will represent the country in the 800m.But, even after achieving one of the biggest milestones of his young career, Pkiach still finds himself struggling to process how quickly life has changed.The victory still feels unreal to him. The tho..