Cheche reveals message that guided Junior Starlets closer to World Cup return

Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has revealed the message she delivered to her players before their crucial FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya advanced to the third and final round of qualification after holding Uganda Teens to a goalless draw at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775362##The result was enough to send the Kenyan girls through the third and final qualifying round on the away goals rule following a 1-1 draw in the first leg played in Uganda on 22 May.Ahead of the return leg, the Ugandans had made it clear that they intended to score early and take control of the tie. However, Kenya successfully neutralized that threat to secure progression.Speaking after the match, Cheche disclosed that her instructions to the players were centered on making full use of their home advantage while ensuring they protected the advantage earned away from home.”We told the girls that we have a home adva..

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BETTING GUIDE: Cape Verde vs Serbia, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Stepping up their preparations for World Cup 2026, Cape Verde will face off against Serbia at Estadio do Restelo in a friendly on Sunday.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Blue Sharks are looking for their first outright win in five games this weekend, while the Eagles are hoping to put the disappointment of missing out on this summer’s tournament firmly in the past.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775330##Cape Verde head into the match with mixed but encouraging form.The Blue Sharks have recorded one win, four draws and one defeat in their last six matches. During that period they scored 10 goals and conceded nine, averaging 1.67 goals scored and 1.5 goals conceded per game.PSG to honor it’s African players, ex Gunner leaves BudapestTheir most recent outings produced a 1-1 draw against Finland and a thrilling 4-2 defeat to Chile. Prior to that, they drew with Egypt and Iran before defeating Eswatini 3-0 in World Cup qualifying and sharing a six-goal thriller with Libya.Notably, each of thei..

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STARS ABROAD: Wilson reaches AIK milestone ahead of Harambee Stars assignment

Harambee Stars defender Stanley Wilson reached a significant milestone in his Swedish adventure on Saturday after making his 10th consecutive league start for AIK.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe former Kariobangi Sharks and Kibera Black Stars midfield general was named in the starting lineup as AIK hosted league leaders Sirius at Strawberry Arena##NAJAVA_MECA_9776259##However, the occasion ended in disappointment as AIK suffered a 3-0 defeat to the visitors, who strengthened their grip at the top of the table with an impressive away display.Wilson featured for the opening 45 minutes on the right side of a back four that also included Aron Csongvai, Sotirios Papagiannopoulos, and Mads Dohr Thychosen before making way for Lukas Bergquist at the start of the second half.Sirius took control of the contest in the 19th minute when Victor Svensson released Robbie Ure, who calmly slotted home the opener.PLAYER ANALYSIS: Why Stanley Wilson could be Kenya’s most important player a..

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As of last night, PSG are a dynasty

The story of Paris Saint-Germain is one of football’s greatest “Who would have thought?” tales.Six years ago, as the world slowly grasped the severity of COVID-19 and geared up for a fierce battle against it, the Parisians reached their first-ever Champions League final.No humans can beat Saints! PSG defend Champions League crown after shocking penalty dramaThe three final stages of the competition were played on a neutral ground, in Lisbon, and PSG, led by Thomas Tuchel, set up a showdown against ruthless Bayern Munich in the trophy match after narrowly avoiding elimination against Atalanta in the quarter-finals, scoring two goals in the last three minutes and coming from behind to win.In one of the least exciting UCL finals ever played, the Bavarians’ quality prevailed, as PSG’s child, Kingsley Coman, scored a winner for a 1-0 triumph and the Bundesliga side’s sixth European crown.PLAYER RATINGS: Enrique’s unstoppable machinery; Mosquera will live in Gunners’ nightmaresJust three yea..

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Inside Sakaja’s ambitious plan to turn Nairobi United into Kenya’s Arsenal

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled an ambitious long-term vision for Nairobi United and revealed plans to build a private modern stadium and transform the FKF Premier League side into Kenya’s version of English giants Arsenal.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsSpeaking during the club’s end-of-season awards gala on Thursday night, Sakaja outlined a 30-year blueprint that he believes could elevate Naibois into one of the continent’s leading football institutions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775362##Central to that vision is the construction of a privately owned stadium equipped with world-class facilities, including a state-of-the-art gymnasium.”It will not be a county facility but a private one. It will have all the necessary amenities, including a world-class gym. I have a 30-year plan to turn Nairobi United into a club of the stature of Arsenal. Lazima itawork,” said Sakaja.While the stadium project represents the long-term dream, the club owner also disclosed that Nairobi United..

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Kenya Lionesses target Rugby Africa Women’s Cup glory against South Africa

The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup as the Kenya Lionesses take on defending champions South Africa Women in a winner-takes-all clash on Sunday, 31 May at the RFUEA Grounds.Having remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, the Lionesses head into the title decider brimming with confidence after a commanding 57-0 victory over Madagascar. Another strong performance against the Springbok Women could see Kenya crowned continental champions on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775330##The hosts currently sit top of the standings with 10 points and a superior points difference of +90, following back-to-back bonus-point wins. South Africa are second, also on 10 points, but trail Kenya due to an inferior points difference after conceding more points in their opening two matches.The highly anticipated encounter also offers the Lionesses a chance for redemption, having fallen 17-10 to South Africa in last year’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup.Head coach Simon Odongo h..

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Gor Mahia set for coronation as relegation battle goes down to the wire on final day

After a long season that lasted nine months, the curtains close on the FKF Premier League 2025/26 season today, Sunday, 31 May, with the coronation of Gor Mahia as champions headlining a total of nine matches that will all be played today from 1500 hrs.Gor Mahia face Nairobi United; AFC Leopards take on Bidco United, Shabana entertain KCB FC, Police FC battle Kakamega Homeboyz, Kariobangi Sharks lock horns with Sofapaka, Mathare United tussle with Bandari FC, Murang’a Seal face Mara Sugar, Posta Rangers battle Ulinzi Stars, while Tusker FC go head-to-head with APS Bomet.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775319##Ahead of today’s games, Gor Mahia have already been declared champions and, with 69 points, enjoy a five-point gap at the top over second-placed AFC Leopards, while Police FC complete the top three with a distant 54 points.At the other end of the table, Sofapaka FC and Bidco United, with 19 and 24 points respectively, have already bid goodbye to the top tier as they head to the National Super Leag..

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Black Stars edge Gogo in Kibra unity clash as football takes centre stage in community building

Regional rivals Darajani Gogo FC and Kibera Black Stars FC may be enduring difficult campaigns in the National Super League (NSL), but on Friday, May 30, the focus extended far beyond league standings as football once again proved its power to unite communities.The two Kibra-based sides met in a special exhibition match designed to promote unity, community engagement, and the positive impact of sport within one of Nairobi’s most vibrant informal settlements. Despite both clubs struggling to replicate their previous highs this season, with Darajani Gogo languishing in the lower half of the table and Black Stars settling into mid-table after last season’s spirited promotion challenge, the encounter provided a welcome reminder of football’s broader social role.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##Supporters from across Kibra turned out in large numbers to witness the friendly showdown between the neighbouring clubs, creating an atmosphere that celebrated togetherness as much as competition. The event w..

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Mfalme march towards NSL promotion

Mflame FC took a giant stride towards promotion to the National Super League (NSL) after a commanding 3-0 victory over MMUST FC in an FKF Division One Zone D clash played on Saturday evening at the MMUST Grounds.The table toppers produced one of their best away performances yet, with striker Payai Arok stealing the headlines after netting a clinical hat-trick that stretched Mfalme’s lead at the summit of the table to seven points with only three matches remaining in the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##Knowing the importance of the fixture in the title race, Mfalme started brightly and quickly imposed themselves on the contest. Their dominance in midfield laid the foundation for success, with evergreen midfielder Elvis Muyale dictating play at the centre of the park with an assured performance that controlled the tempo of the game.Arok opened the scoring midway through the first half after latching onto a well-worked attacking move before calmly finishing past the MMUST goalkeeper. The ..

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Broken, not beaten: Rice sends clear message after Arsenal’s painful defeat

When the Gunners took an early lead and protected it well into the second half, dreams of conquering Europe for the first time in the club’s history suddenly felt within reach. But football can be brutally unforgiving. PSG fought back, forced penalties, and ultimately retained their European crown, leaving Arsenal to reflect on what might have been.For Declan Rice, the disappointment was immense, yet the England midfielder refused to allow one painful night to overshadow everything Arsenal achieved this season.”It hurts to lose a Champions League final on penalties,” Rice admitted afterwards. “But we’ve tried to look at the bigger picture and how far we’ve come as a team. It’s been an incredible season. This was our 63rd match in all competitions and we gave absolutely everything.”So close to glory, so far from immortality – Arteta left heartbrokenThe midfielder acknowledged the cruel nature of a penalty shootout.”We managed to take the game all the way to penalties. That’s a lottery. ..

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