NSL: Malo grabs hat-trick as FC Talanta inflict dent on Fortune Sacco’s promotion hopes

FC Talanta continued with their impressive resurgence in the National Super League (NSL) after edging Fortune Sacco 4-3 in a pulsating Friday lunchtime encounter at Dandora Stadium.The entertaining seven-goal thriller, the only NSL fixture staged on Friday, 22 May to usher in Round 34 of the league campaign, saw Talanta produce another spirited display as they condemned the promotion-chasing visitors to a damaging defeat.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe hosts made an electric start and wasted little time asserting themselves. Former Tusker winger Stewart Omondi handed Talanta the lead just two minutes into the contest after capitalising on a shaky Fortune backline to fire the home side ahead.Fortune, however, responded positively and restored parity in the 11th minute through midfielder Clem Imbayi. Rising highest inside the box, Imbayi brilliantly connected with a teasing delivery to head home and silence the home crowd momentarily.##NAJAVA_MECA_9763974##Their celebrati..

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What an honour! Guardiola is getting both a statue and a stand at the Etihad

Manchester City have revealed plans to honour Pep Guardiola with both a statue and a stand bearing his name at the Etihad Stadium following confirmation of his departure from the club.Earlier today, Guardiola announced that he would step down after a decade in charge that brought 20 major trophies, with Enzo Maresca currently viewed as the leading candidate to succeed him.It’s official: Guardiola to leave City after 10 yearsThe Spaniard transformed not only City but also English football during his time in Manchester, and the club now want to cement his legacy permanently. As part of the tribute, the expanded North Stand will officially become the Pep Guardiola Stand, while a statue of the 55-year-old manager will also be installed outside the stadium. The newly renovated stand, which includes 7,000 extra seats, will welcome supporters for the first time during Guardiola’s final home match against Aston Villa on Sunday.“I said a long time ago that Manchester City should have the very b..

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Emmanuel Kiprono, Cynthia Chepkurui dominate as World U20 trials begin at Nyayo

World Under-20 Cross Country silver medallist Emmanuel Kiprono and African U18 3,000m champion Cynthia Chepkurui delivered commanding performances on day one of the Athletics Kenya World U20 Championship Trials at Nyayo Stadium on Friday, 22 May.The trials are aimed at selecting Kenya’s team for the World Athletics U20 Championships set for August 2 to 9 in Eugene, USA.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsUnder the selection criteria, winners in each event secure automatic qualification, while a panel of judges selects the second athlete.Kiprono produced a dominant display in the men’s 3,000m final, storming to victory in 7:35.4, well inside the qualifying standard of 8:04.00 for Eugene.Elkanah Sanutia also achieved the entry mark after clocking 7:59.6, while Enock Tuitoek completed the podium in 8:01.0.The performance marked another milestone for Kiprono, who is set for his second appearance in national colours after representing Kenya at the World Cross Country Championships i..

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The die is cast — Tuchel’s England squad is here!

This is not what we expected! At least not to this extent. Thomas Tuchel took the scissors out, started cutting, and produced an England squad list that left a large part of Europe stunned. To be clear, the Three Lions are still an incredibly powerful side, led by captain Harry Kane alongside Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham, but since insider reports about the omissions began surfacing last night, the English public has not stopped debating Tuchel’s bold and controversial decisions.It’s official. Your #ThreeLions players heading to the @FIFAWorldCup! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/lqsDBYSP4X— England (@England) May 22, 2026 On January 1st, 2025, the Football Association appointed the German coach with one mission — bring football home and deliver England’s first World Cup title since 1966. Tuchel’s squad selection creates only two possible outcomes.If England, considered one of the top five favourites, wins the World Cup, the German tactician will be crowned a football genius. But if t..

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Why SDT has slammed brakes on FKF Premier League clash between Mara Sugar and Gor Mahia

The highly-anticipated FKF Premier League clash between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar scheduled for Sunday, 24 May at Raila Odinga Stadium, Homa Bay has been halted after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) issued orders stopping the fixture pending the hearing and determination of an appeal filed by the sugar millers.The tribunal’s intervention follows a dispute over the venue of the match, with Mara Sugar challenging the decision made by the Football Kenya Federation’s Leagues and Competitions Committee (LCC) to move the fixture to Homa Bay.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsInitially, the encounter had been slated for Awendo before later being shifted to Wang’uru Stadium. However, another directive from FKF’s LCC reassigned the match to Raila Odinga Stadium, a decision Mara Sugar strongly objected to, prompting the club to seek legal redress at the SDT.##NAJAVA_MECA_9764051##In a statement released by the club, Mara Sugar confirmed that the match would no longer proceed as planne..

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Talented Mathare kids benefit from Harambee Stars defender’s Mozzart Bet Cup award

When Abud Omar stepped up and curled home his trademark free kick to hand Kenya Police FC a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Shabana, the moment meant everything to both the defender and the club.The decisive goal, scored during the rain-soaked Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinal clash at Gusii Stadium on 15 June, sent Police into the semifinals of the 2026 edition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9763974##But beyond the celebrations for Abud and Police, the strike carried a deeper meaning in the streets of Mathare, an area rich with diverse talent.Beyond its sporting significance, the goal also brought smiles to the faces of the Mathare Kids Talent Hub, a group of young boys and girls renowned for showcasing exceptional dancing and artistic skills.Tanzania, Kenya grassroots clubs beneficiaries of Tusker fowards’ Mozzart Bet Cup Ksh100,000 awardThe smiles came after Abud redeemed his Humanitarian Cheque, which he earned after being named Man of the Match in the game, and used it to purchase essential items for the ..

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Kenya to host a leg of the inaugural Africa 7s Series

Kenya is set to host one of the legs of the newly-launched Africa 7s Series. The continental sevens competition will be staged across three countries as Africa moves closer to establishing its own structured rugby circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe proposed series will be hosted in Kenya, Uganda, and either Zambia or Zimbabwe.Kenya has submitted its long-running Safari 7s tournament as one of the competition’s official legs.If finalized, the initiative will introduce a structured format where teams accumulate points across the three tournaments, with the overall champion crowned based on combined performance.The format is expected to mirror the SVNS 2 competition model, rewarding consistency across the circuit rather than isolated results.##NAJAVA_MECA_9764051##The Confederation of African Rugby is currently weighing Zambia or Zimbabwe as the third host nation, while Kenya and Uganda are widely expected to retain their slots on the calendar. Kenya’s inclusion is an..

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Bayern wants to abandon fans’ ownership of the clubs

At a recently held Supervisory Board meeting, Bayern’s management discussed the future of Max Eberl, but that was not the only topic on the agenda. According to Christian Falk, the well-known Bild journalist and author of the “Bayern Insider” podcast, the executives of the newly crowned German champions once again raised the issue of the famous “50+1” rule and decided that the club will soon launch an official campaign to abolish it. To recap, the rule ensures that registered club members (the fans) retain majority control over clubs; under German regulations, they must own at least 50 percent plus one voting share. That “+1” guarantees majority decision-making power, which discourages investors from putting money into German football.Bayern president Herbert Hainer reiterated in a recent interview that in his opinion, the 50+1 rule in the Bundesliga is outdated. It’s not just Hainer’s opinion. Everyone at the club holds the same view. Bayern want other German clubs to abandon the 50+1..

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Maguire’s mum and wife criticize Tuchel

“I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I’ve had. I’ve been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I’ve loved nothing more than putting that shirt on and representing my country over the years. I wish the players, all the best this summer” said Harry Maguire yesterday. The now former England international couldn’t hide his surprise when Thomas Tuchel’s squad was revealed as he was not on it. The German coach announced his 26 men squad for the World Cup and left out some big names, among them Maguire. And while other players decided to be silent (or save their dignity if you like), Manchester United defender decided to speak out. And what is worse, his mother and wife spoke out too.”Shocked and gutted”: Maguire’s World Cup dream ends in heartbreakWhen Maguire posted this statement, his mother Zoe couldn’t resist replying to her son.“You couldn’t have done anymore. Hold your head high…Disgraceful” she wrote, while Maguire’s brothe..

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KRU Director of Rugby explains biggest challenge ailing Kenya Lionesses

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Director of Rugby and Pathway Manager Paul Odera has pointed to the lack of sponsorship in the 15-a-side women’s game as the biggest challenge facing the Kenya Lionesses.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile Kenya’s sevens national teams, Shujaa and the Lionesses, enjoy established sponsorships- and the men’s 15s side, the Simbas are also backed commercially- the women’s 15s outfit continues to operate without a title sponsor. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9758102##As a result, their matchday jerseys remain plain, a visible reminder of the funding gap in the women’s game.Odera says this imbalance has made it difficult to unlock the team’s potential fully, even as they prepare for the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup set for Saturday, 21 May, to Sunday, 31 May, at the RFUEA Grounds.“For our 15s girls, it has always been a challenge drawing in sponsors because most people always want to be associated with 7s. But as the Kenya Rugby Union, we have always done whatever it is th..

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