Kenya Lionesses head coach Simon Odongo has sounded a note of caution ahead of the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division tournament. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tactician acknowledged the threat posed by reigning champions South Africa as Kenya prepares to host the continental showpiece at the RFUEA Grounds.The tournament, scheduled from Thursday, 21 to Sunday, 31 May, will bring together four of Africa’s top women’s rugby nations: Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and Madagascar in a high-stakes battle for regional supremacy and valuable ranking points.Kenya Lionesses ace reflects on eight-year growth since making national team debutKenya will head into the competition with confidence, buoyed by home support and familiarity with conditions at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The Lionesses finished second in the previous edition and will be targeting a step up to the top of the podium this time.Their campaign begins on Saturday, 23 May, with a regional derby ag..

At just 22, Elvis Muyale has quietly become the heartbeat of Mfalme FC’s remarkable season, a campaign that has transformed the Eldoret-based FKF Division One side into one of the most talked-about teams in Kenyan football.Mfalme FC’s fairytale run in the Mozzart Bet Cup captured national attention after the Division One outfit stunned top-flight sides, including Murang’a Seal FC, before eventually bowing out in the quarter-finals to Bandari FC in Mombasa.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhile the cup journey may be over, Mfalme’s league ambitions remain very much alive.After 24 matches, the club sits top of the FKF Division One standings with 50 points, having lost only twice all season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##At the center of that consistency has been Muyale, the holding midfielder who has featured in every single match and provided the balance that allows the team to thrive.His rise at the club began with a statement performance.“My journey began with a debut against Cheba..

A standoff is looming between the Government of Kenya (GoK) and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the latter’s proposed construction of 61 skyboxes at the Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani.Both Kasarani and the Raila Odinga International Stadium are earmarked to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKasarani was also Kenya’s main stadium during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a venture that caused its closure for almost two years to pave the way for renovations.Despite renovations taking place less than a year ago, the facility has once again been closed for upgrade in preparation for the 2027 AFCON.It is the current renovations that have now caused a storm between CAF and FKF as the former has proposed the construction of 61 skyboxes at the facility.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##A skybox is an exclusive, private luxury suite, located strategically high up in the stadium with a breathtaking panoram..

The French state has a serious problem — a very serious problem. Scenes of absolute madness from Nantes and Nice are spreading across the world. Stadiums that should be temples of sport have turned into battlegrounds for violent armed invasions, while terrified footballers literally ran for their lives in front of stampeding masked hooligans. France hangs its head in shame, confronted with the brutal truth that it has lost the war against its own ultras.Ligue 1 curtain falls: Paris dwarves crush PSG twice, Lille and Lens in UCLThe match between Nantes and Toulouse turned into a horror movie in a matter of seconds. Furious over their club’s relegation, masked hooligans broke through security barriers in a savage charge and stormed onto the pitch.Within moments, the field was covered with lit flares and smoke bombs. Players from both teams, in complete shock and fearing for their lives, rushed toward the tunnel while the mob closed in behind them.Legendary coach Vahid Halilhodzic was lef..

Four African legends Max-Alain Gradel, William Troost-Ekong, Essam El Hadary and Trésor Mputu will assist with the Qualification Draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) set for Cairo, Egypt on Tuesday, 19 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe quartet, all with storied history will headline the ceremony, which will carve the path for 48 nations, ahead of the 19 June-17 July 2027 tournament that will make history as the first to be co-hosted by three nations: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.The draw will take place at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association from 1500 EAT, will be live on CAF TV.Mark it down. 19.05.2026. 🗓️The #TotalEnergiesAFCON Pamoja 2027 Qualifiers Draw takes place this Tuesday! 🌍 pic.twitter.com/CGpZtWbCuR— CAF Online (@CAF_Online) May 17, 2026 As per the draw format announced earlier on Sunday, 17 April, all 48 teams remaining in the qualifiers will be drawn into 12 groups, with the top two in each pool advancing to the continental fin..

Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Patrick Odhiambo has singled out youngsters Zinedine Wesonga and Boniface Nyabuto for praise despite his side suffering a 2-1 defeat to AFC Leopards on Saturday, 16 May at Mumias Sports Complex.Homeboyz came into the high-stakes clash seeking to maintain their dominance over Ingwe, but were ultimately condemned to defeat after first-half strikes from Emmanuel Lwangu and Samuel Semo handed the visitors a deserved advantage before the break.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsEven so, Odhiambo was left encouraged by the performances of two emerging talents who seized their opportunity on the big stage.With his side trailing at halftime, the experienced tactician made a bold tactical decision by withdrawing regular starter Potiphar Odhiambo and introducing Wesonga immediately after the interval. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##Although naturally an attacking midfielder, Wesonga was deployed in an unfamiliar centre-back role and delivered an assured display in o..

Neighbours Tanzania have become the first CECAFA nation to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup set to be held in Qatar after another commanding display at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Serengeti Boys continued their dream run on Sunday night with a ruthless 3-0 victory over Angola, making it two wins from two matches and confirming their place in both the quarter-finals of the continental tournament and next year’s global showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750251##Having already dismantled Mozambique 3-0 in their opening Group C match, Tanzania,once again, showed their growing quality, confidence and attacking power against an Angolan side many expected to provide a sterner test.After a balanced opening spell, Tanzania gradually took control of the contest and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through Razaki Mbegelendi, who punished a defensive mistake to hand the East Africans a deserved lead.Harambee Stars to play two friendlies in Asia ahead of 2027 AF..

The sports world is eagerly counting down the days until the spectacle — only 24 remain — and Lionel Messi, match after match, is sending a clear message to his rivals that the Argentine machine is still running perfectly at the age of 39. Inter Miami’s 2–0 victory over the Portland Timbers was another masterful performance from a man who, in his trademark style, raises the intensity exactly when it matters most.Lionel Messi is looking READY for Argentina’s World Cup title defense next month 😳(via @mls)pic.twitter.com/TZqi1aGmNE— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 17, 2026 Messi no longer wastes energy unnecessarily, but with surgically precise moves he continues to make the decisive difference on the pitch. His hunger for victories remains unquestionable, and his form is being timed perfectly.That composure in front of goal is still his greatest weapon was proven by Messi in the 30th minute. After a quick and fluid combination with Luis Suarez and Segovia, he escaped Portland’s defense and found t..

Kenya’s women national football team, Harambee Starlets, will head to Zambia in June for a Four Nations Tournament as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The tournament, set to be staged in Lusaka, will feature hosts Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, with all four nations using the matches to fine-tune their squads ahead of major international assignments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750251##For the Harambee Starlets, it will be another opportunity to test themselves against quality opposition after taking part in the FIFA Series hosted in Kenya in April.During that competition, Kenya defeated India 2-0 in the semi-finals before losing 2-0 to Australia in the final, with Malawi also among the participating teams.Head coach Beldine Odemba said the April tournament offered valuable lessons for the team, especially after facing non-African opposition for the first time.“We have never played a team outside Africa, and we are happy that we played against..

Camp Nou erupted in a blaze of pure emotion driven by pride. The penultimate round of La Liga brought Barcelona a 3–1 (1–0) victory over Betis and a goal from Raphinha directly from a free kick, but the final result was overshadowed by a historic achievement generations of footballers in Spain had failed to reach (Barca became the first team in La Liga history to record all 19 home wins in a single season) and by one of the most emotional farewells in the modern era of the Catalan club. Everything on Sunday night revolved around Robert Lewandowski’s goodbye to Camp Nou. The legendary striker played his final match in front of the home crowd.Robert Lewandowski was overcome with emotion as he left the field at Spotify Camp Nou for the final time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OA4mgpdRAz— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 17, 2026 The moment that left everyone speechless came in the 83rd minute. When the fourth official raised the board showing the number nine, thunderous applause echoed through the stadium. Lew..