Ulinzi Stars legend urges players to show military character amid relegation battle

Ulinzi Stars assistant coach Mohammed ‘Rio’ Hassan has urged his players to display military character in a bid to avoid relegation from the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe military men have posted a torrid campaign, flirting with relegation for the better part of the season, a situation that has also seen the appointment of three coaches to lead the team. How brother’s praise for Kenyan fans convinced Obiero to commit to Harambee StarsThe latest changes included recalling club legend Hassan from Kenya Navy FC, where he was head coach, to serve as an assistant to fellow club icon, Mulinge Ndeto.Speaking to the press after Ulinzi’s hard-fought 2-1 win over Mathare United on Saturday, 23 May at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, an elated Hassan expressed his confidence in the team’s ability to weather the storm.##NAJAVA_MECA_9770482##“We are a big team and cannot afford to drop to the NSL. We will be taking the same mentality that we had against Mathare to our..

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Sheila Chajira in as Kenya Lionesses name squad for Madagascar test

The Kenya Lionesses have unveiled their matchday squad for their second Rugby Africa Women’s Cup encounter against Madagascar, slated for Wednesday, 27 May at the RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCoach Simon Odongo has made several changes to the side that opened their campaign with a dominant 43-10 victory over Uganda Lady Cranes over the weekend.The team’s coaching staff have opted for a mix of continuity and fresh combinations as they seek another positive result in the tournament.Lionesses star dedicates award to daughter after dominant display against UgandaAmong the key adjustments is a change in the front row, where Naomi Muhanji comes into the starting side in place of Knight Otuoma, who shifts to the bench. Natasha Emali retains her role at hooker and will once again lead the side as captain, while Jane Chanya continues at loosehead prop.The second-row pairing of Naomi Jelagat and Phoebe Otieno remains unchanged as the technical bench maintains faith i..

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JKUAT Cougars rise to maiden Kenya Cup promotion under former KCB Rugby ace

On cold, muddy Saturday mornings in Juja, when most university students were still asleep or recovering from a long week of classes and hustles, Smith Muhoya would stand quietly on the edge of the training field and observe.The grass was soaked. Fog hung low over the pitch. Boots disappeared into wet patches of mud during fitness drills. Yet every player kept showing up.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsNobody complained.For Muhoya, that was the moment belief stopped being theory and became something real.Lionesses star dedicates award to daughter after dominant display against Uganda“This would be in November of last year, when it was rainy and cold, and we had these fitness conditioning sessions on Saturday mornings,” he recalls.“The entire squad kept coming in to train on a muddy, wet field in the fog. The team had decided what it wanted and was ready to put in the work for it,” Muhoya tells Mozzart Sport.Months later, that commitment delivered one of the biggest milestone..

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Allegri was forgotten the moment he left – Iraola is now the main talking point

A major clear-out is underway at AC Milan. The Rossoneri suffered a humiliating defeat in the final round of the season, and less than 24 hours later heads are already rolling at San Siro. Club owner Gerry Cardinale has decided to sack — almost everyone.Well, almost everyone. Zlatan Ibrahimovic managed to survive the purge thanks to his strong relationship with the American businessman. The others were not so fortunate, meaning the seven-time European champions must now begin the search for a new head coach, sporting director, CEO and head of scouting.AC Milan are cleaning house with a number of key personnel, including head coach Massimiliano Allegri, paying the price for the club missing out on Champions League qualification.Milan have failed to qualify for Europe’s premier club competition for the second straight year,… pic.twitter.com/bmovHUcZb9— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) May 25, 2026 The earthquake at San Siro came immediately after Milan’s dramatic loss to Cagliari..

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Gor Mahia Queens, Elim White Ladies 90 minutes away from FKF Women’s Premier League

The battle for promotion to the FKF Women’s Premier League is set for a dramatic conclusion as Gor Mahia Queens FC prepare to face Trans Nzoia Elim White Ladies in a decisive playoff match that will determine the third and final team to gain promotion to the top flight.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe date and venue for the highly anticipated playoff are yet to be officially announced, but excitement is already palpable among supporters and players from both camps ahead of the crucial encounter.Gor Mahia Queens secured their place in the playoff after finishing second in Zone A of the FKF Women’s National Super League behind Mathare United Women, who earned automatic promotion following a strong and consistent campaign throughout the season.How brother’s praise for Kenyan fans convinced Obiero to commit to Harambee StarsIn Zone B, Elim White Ladies also narrowly missed out on direct promotion after ending the campaign behind Shabana Starlets, who sealed automatic qualifi..

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Date, venue confirmed for league clash between Mara Sugar and Gor Mahia

High Court Judge William Musyoka has cleared the way for the FKF Premier League fixture between Mara Sugar and Gor Mahia to proceed, effectively lifting the suspension that had temporarily halted the match.In a ruling delivered on Monday, 25 May 2026, at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, Justice Musyoka certified the matter as urgent and granted FKF leave to institute a substantive judicial review case. The court also issued a stay of the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) orders that had earlier stopped the fixture, thereby allowing the match to go ahead.##NAJAVA_MECA_9770582##The judge directed that the substantive motion be filed within seven days, with responses to be filed thereafter. The matter will be mentioned on 3 June 2026 for further directions. In the interim, the court ordered that the SDT decision remain stayed.“The matter is certified urgent… there shall be a stay in terms of prayer 4 of the ex parte chamber summons,” the ruling stated.How brother’s praise for Kenyan fans conv..

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Ghana WC squad – Antoine Semenyo leads the Black Stars towards a surprise

Ghana did not feature in Russia, and in Qatar and Brazil the team was eliminated in the group stage. That is why, ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Ghana arrive with a clear goal — to break through the barrier of the knockout stage. They come wounded, but still capable of causing problems for anyone.Wounded, because they head into the World Cup without two very important players — Tottenham winger Mohammed Kudus and Monaco centre-back Mohammed Salisu. Kudus played all ten qualifying matches (starting nine), while Salisu featured in seven. However, their absence is not a surprise, as both have been sidelined with injuries since January and it was already known they would miss the tournament.🚨 Head Coach Carlos Queiroz has named a 28-man squad for the #BlackStars training camp in Cardiff, ahead of the international friendly against Wales. 🇬🇭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✍🏾 more on: https://t.co/jIocMv6M29 pic.twitter.com/NrvMXGAiqa— 🇬🇭 Black Stars (@GhanaBlackstars) May 25, 2026 Although it was initially announ..

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Argentina can breathe again — Messi’s injury is not serious, he will be available for the World Cup

Argentina can finally relax: Lionel Messi appears to have escaped a major injury scare just weeks before the World Cup begins.Inter Miami confirmed that early medical examinations revealed only a strain in the muscles of his left thigh. The club added that the 38-year-old’s comeback timeline will depend on how he progresses during treatment and recovery. Argentine outlet La Nacion previously reported that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to be sidelined for around ten days.🚨 BREAKING: Lionel Messi suffers from discomfort but no serious injury ahead of the World Cup, tests confirm.Messi, set to be available for Argentina. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/4pWhZjV2FS— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 25, 2026 Messi caused concern during Inter Miami’s wild 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Union in the final MLS match before the World Cup pause. The Argentine icon unexpectedly requested to come off in the 73rd minute, grabbing the back of his left leg as he walked toward the bench.“He ..

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Versatile teenage Homeboyz attacking midfielder relishes new centre-back position

Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder Zinedine Wesonga has opened up on his recent deployment in an unfamiliar but not entirely new centre-back role, expressing satisfaction with his adaptability and growing influence within the squad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 19-year-old, primarily a central attacking midfielder, was handed a defensive assignment during Homeboyz’ clash against AFC Leopards on Saturday, 16 May, a tactical change that raised eyebrows but ultimately paid dividends as he delivered a commanding performance at the heart of defence, particularly in the second half.Despite the positional switch, Wesonga insists there was no moment of panic or uncertainty when he was introduced into the back line.Gor Mahia official claps back at AFC Leopards coach after controversial claimsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, the youngster revealed that the role was far from foreign, tracing his defensive foundations back to his formative years while at St Anthony’s High School, Kitale, whe..

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Lionesses star dedicates award to daughter after dominant display against Uganda

Lionesses center Faith Livoi, dedicated her Player of the Match award to her daughter Kerry after delivering a commanding performance in Kenya’s emphatic 43-10 victory over Uganda Lady Cranes in the opening match of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup at RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 23 May.Livoi was instrumental in helping Kenya kick off their campaign on a winning note, as the Lionesses dominated their East African rivals through a blend of discipline, physicality and teamwork.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsReflecting on the performance, the talented center said the result was a product of proper preparation and trust in the systems put in place by the coaching staff.“The game went the way we expected. We knew Uganda would come at us strongly, but we gave our best and played as a team, and in the end, it worked for us.We trusted the structures we trained on, and they worked well. The composure in the team was key because we kept playing for each other. Even when some things did no..

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