Barcelona moved swiftly — in a way we’re not exactly used to seeing from them — with no lengthy negotiations and plenty of efficiency, as they wrapped up the signing of Anthony Gordon. The Englishman, who had been viewed for weeks as Bayern Munich’s primary transfer target, reached an agreement with the Spanish champions yesterday after the Bavarians refused to match Deco’s offer.##LINKED_NEWS_65761##Newcastle reportedly received proposals from both Barca and Bayern on the same day, but with the Germans unwilling to go beyond €70 million, the Catalans found the deal significantly easier to complete. Mundo Deportivo confirmed yesterday’s reports regarding the transfer fee — the fixed amount will stand at €70 million, while Newcastle could earn an additional €10 million through difficult performance-related bonuses. For those clauses to be activated, Gordon would need to win both La Liga and the Champions League with his new club while also playing a major role in those successes.##EDITO..

Former Sauti Sol member Bien-Aime Baraza and his wife, Chiki Kuruka, have joined the ownership group of Nairobi City Thunder.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe celebrity couple are now investors and part-time owners of the basketball club, which has risen to become one of Kenya’s most successful teams in recent years. Nairobi City Thunder also made history as the first Kenyan side to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL), marking a major milestone for the country’s basketball scene.Nairobi City Thunder forward wins prestigious BAL Award for his positive impact on communityThe club’s main ownership group consists of Colin Rasmussen, the founder and CEO of Twende Sports Limited, alongside co-founders Kooshin Diriye, Stephen Domingo, and Sandra Kimokoti. The group acquired and professionalised the club in August 2023, a move that transformed Thunder into an internationally recognised basketball brand.Founded in 1998, Nairobi City Thunder have undergone several rebran..

FKF Premier League club chairmen have on Thursday issued a statement confirming agreement to begin the process of establishing an independent league management body following a high-level meeting held on Tuesday in Nairobi. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe meeting was also attended by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed.According to the statement, the meeting brought together chairmen of clubs competing in the 2025/26 season and was convened to deliberate on “the structural, administrative, and governance reforms necessary to elevate the FKF Premier League to a competitive standard befitting its status as Kenya’s flagship football competition and to position it among the continent’s elite domestic leagues.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9770494##In their discussions, the chairmen acknowledged the progress made in Kenyan club football and expressed a shared determination to build on that momentum. They noted that “recognising best practices from established football..

Tennis Kenya has landed yet another strategic partnership with France, following the launch of an exchange program that will see players from both countries train together and play against one another in reciprocal visits.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe development comes after Tennis Kenya President Wanjiru Mbugua Karani, on Wednesday, 27 May, met with the Mayor of the Southern French city of Istres, Robin Prétot, to formalise a deal with Istres Sport Tennis Club, with a view to fast-tracking development of the sport.Under the partnership, Karani stated that Kenyan players would stand to benefit enormously from the elite coaching programmes run at Istres, on whose clay courts French legends like Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Gael Monfils and Richard Gasquet honed their skills.“It is a great opportunity for our players to be welcomed to this city,” Wanjiru said. “They have so much [infrastructure] for our players to make use of – their courts, their facilities, their coaches. This ..

Mwamba Rugby have been thrown into mourning following the passing of scrumhalf Michelle Alivitsa, who sadly departed on Tuesday, 26 May, while receiving treatment.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a statement released by the club, Mwamba RFC described Alivitsa as more than just a player, remembering her as a sister, friend, and an important member of the Mwamba family.Ruthless Kenya Lionesses fine-tune for South Africa clash with massive win over Madagascar“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our scrumhalf Michelle Alivitsa, who sadly left us today at 1:00 AM while receiving treatment,” read part of the statement.The club paid tribute to her passion, dedication, and impact both on and off the rugby field, noting that her presence would forever remain in the hearts of teammates, supporters, and the wider rugby fraternity.##NAJAVA_MECA_9773453##“Michelle was more than a teammate; she was a sister, a friend, and a valued member of the Mwamba RFC family. Her pass..

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has offered huge praise to Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal ahead of the upcoming World Cup, admitting the Spanish teenager has the ability to decide the tournament almost by himself.Even with the historic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, the Brazilian forward had no hesitation in applauding Yamal’s remarkable talent. In an interview with Caze TV, Vinicius spoke highly of the young winger and emphasized just how dangerous he believes he can be on the biggest stage.##LINKED_NEWS_65385##He said: “Spain have Lamine Yamal, who is one of the best players in the world. He does incredible things on the pitch. He is a player who can win the World Cup single-handedly. He is one of those players you pay to watch play.”Yamal has rapidly become one of the standout names in world football. After finishing second in the 2025 Ballon d’Or voting, the Barcelona sensation continues to impress with numbers rarely seen from a player his age. In 151 appearances for th..

All eyes will be on Samburu this weekend as the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge brings together competitors, conservationists and adventure enthusiasts for one of Kenya’s most demanding off-road motorsport events.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmong the teams expected to draw significant attention are the Geco Tribe Chargers, who head into this year’s challenge confident after months of refining their vehicle and sharpening preparations ahead of the gruelling conservation rally.##NAJAVA_MECA_9770494##The Rhino Charge is sponsored by Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its premium heritage beer brand White Cap Lager, which is supporting four participating teams this year, including Geco Tribe Chargers, EV Explorers, Bush Babes and Charging Hippos, as part of its continued commitment to conservation and sustainability efforts in Kenya.Speaking ahead of the event, Geco Tribe Chargers driver Mateus Finato said the team has placed major focus on improving the vehicle’s relia..

Mara Sugar head coach Francis Xavier thinks his team produced a “good effort” against league champions Gor Mahia on Wednesday, 27 May, this despite giving up a host of goalscoring opportunities in the barren draw.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking to Azam TV post-game, Xavier said the manner in which The Sugar Millers approached the game against K’Ogalo was very different compared to previous iterations, and could play a role in them achieving their desired top 10 finish this season.Gor Mahia fail to sweeten title celebrations after being held by Mara Sugar FC“I think it is a good effort from the team,” Xavier said, when asked to react to the stalemate at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homabay. “During our first leg, we had some inferiority complex catching up, but today I’ve seen the boys come up confidently.”Given the advantage of facing a team that had nothing to lose, Mara Sugar dictated play on the day with tempo, while carving out multiple chances to take the lead,..

Highly experienced Kenya Police Bullets defender Lydia Waganda has opened up on her longevity in football.Waganda is one of the longest serving players in the Women Premier League (WPL) with almost a decade competing in the league, turning out for Thika Queens and Kenya Police Bullets.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe smiley defender is also one of the most successful players in the league with six league titles to her name; three apiece for both Thika Queens and Police Bullets.Speaking after helping Police to their third consecutive league title and completing her ninth season in Kenyan top flight football, Waganda revealed the secret behind her long, successful career.“I promised myself that I am not going to just give up on football even if I do not get the opportunity to play abroad. I would grab and make good use of the opportunities that I get at home,” said Waganda.How Owiti twins are cementing place in history of Kenyan hockey“That coupled with discipline and hard..