APS Bomet handed major boost as new stadium works kick off

APS Bomet could finally return home midway through next season after the National Government officially broke ground on the construction of the new 10,000-seater Kipchamba Stadium in Bomet County on Thursday morning.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe FKF Premier League debutants have been forced to host their home matches in Kericho and Gusii this season after the club’s former home venue, IAAF Bomet Stadium, was declared unfit to stage top-flight matches following their promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728484##Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi led the groundbreaking ceremony alongside Defence PS Patrick Mariru and Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok during the official site handover for the stadium project that will be undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).The Ksh950 million facility is expected to be completed within nine months, a timeline that could allow APS Bomet to host part of their second-leg fixtures next season at the new stadium if construction stays on schedu..

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Madrid in disarray: Chaos, meltdowns and the second round of Tchouameni-Valverde fight

Real Madrid fired Xabi Alonso because he lost control of the locker room. Now, under Alvaro Arbeloa, it is in unprecedented chaos!At this point, it’s hard to tell who is fighting with whom and whether there are even two Los Blancos’ players who can communicate properly with each other.Kylian Mbappe’s case is already familiar. The Frenchman had already been accused of “protecting himself” in order not to risk a serious injury ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He, however, denied these allegations.Against everyone – Mbappe’s conflict with everyone, fans launch a petition for his departureNevertheless, just recently, while his teammates were battling for three points against Espanyol, the team’s leading scorer was photographed on a yacht in Italy, enjoying a vacation with his girlfriend.That angered the fans, who launched an Mbappe Out petition, signed by over 30 million people! Still, the situation around the former Paris Saint-Germain superstar is only the tip of the iceberg…30 millio..

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Why Kenya Sevens duo believe Rugby Premier League season two will be special

Kenya Sevens stars Patrick Odongo and Kevin Wekesa believe the second season of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) will be even more exciting, as the pair prepare for another stint in India following successful debut campaigns last year.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdongo and Wekesa have both been retained ahead of the 2026 season, which is scheduled to run from Tuesday, 16 to Sunday, 28 June at the Gachibowli Stadium in India.The duo were among the standout Kenyan performers during the inaugural edition of the franchise-based sevens competition in 2025, with Odongo turning out for the Delhi Redz while Wekesa featured for the Hyderabad Heroes.Kakamega-bound KCB all but ready to exert revenge in Kenya Cup finalSpeaking on their return, Odongo admitted he was delighted to head back to India after enjoying his first experience in the league.“I can say I am very privileged to be called back to India. I enjoyed my stay the last time I was there, and I am happy that I will be goin..

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Omanyala explains advantage of Africa hosting more World Athletics-sanctioned competitions

The steady rise of top-level athletics events across Africa is proving to be a breakthrough for athletes on the continent, just like Kenyan sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala, who admits that this signals a long-overdue shift in how athletics on the continent is being recognised globally.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn recent years, Africa has seen a surge in World Athletics-sanctioned competitions, including the Kip Keino Classic, Botswana Grand Prix, World Relays held in Botswana, Simbine Classic in South Africa, and the Ethiopia Grand Prix.For the 2026 season, the continent continues to strengthen its presence on the global athletics calendar, with key World Athletics Gold Label events such as the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi and the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race in Nigeria. World & Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet over the moon after surprise baby shower [PHOTOS]Kenya also continues to host elite cross-country competitions through the Sirikwa Classic and the Cheps..

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Dortmund defender hangs up his boots at just 30

When Niklas Sule appeared at Hoffenheim in 2013 as an 18-year-old boy and four years later moved to Bayern Munich for €20 million, the whole of Germany thought they had found a centre-back for the future.Nevertheless, only 9 years later, the defender decided to hang up his boots at just 30 after being unable to cope with recurring injuries. The latest knee problem he experienced during a clash with his boyhood club a few weeks ago was the last straw.🚨🔚 Niklas Süle announces his retirement from professional football at the end of the season. “There’s no greater sense of gratitude for everything I was able to experience throughout my career”, Süle reflected in the vodcast “SPIELMACHER”. The 30 y/o played for Hoffenheim,… pic.twitter.com/Lkht0B8dae— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 7, 2026 Sule couldn’t take it anymore and admitted defeat.He announced his retirement in the Spielmacher podcast, sharing an emotional story about his latest injury.”I want to announce that I will end my c..

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Karan Patel leads African Rally Championship charge in Uganda

Two-time African Rally Championship (ARC) winner Karan Patel heads into this week’s Pearl of Africa Uganda Rally in Mbarara with more than just championship points on the line. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan ace celebrates his birthday during the iconic event and will be aiming to mark the occasion by strengthening his early lead in the 2026 ARC title race.Traditionally held in early May, the Pearl Rally often falls around Patel’s birthday, adding extra motivation for the defending ARC leader as he tackles the demanding Ugandan stages in the country’s famed “milk capital.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9728484##Patel arrives in Uganda carrying momentum from an impressive performance at the season-opening WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha, where he secured 17th overall to end a frustrating streak of retirements and move to the top of the ARC standings ahead of round two.The 2022 Kenya National Rally Champion returns to action aboard a Skoda Fabia Rally2 alongside navigator Tause..

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BETTING GUIDE: Durban City vs Stellenbosch, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Durban City welcomes Stellenbosch to Chatsworth Stadium for an important South African Premiership clash on Friday, 8 May, with both sides aiming to revive inconsistent league form.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Citizens sit seventh with 37 points, five ahead of tenth-placed Stellenbosch, while recent meetings between the teams have often been closely fought and difficult to separate.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728095##Durban City have struggled for consistency in recent weeks and are currently winless in their last five league matches.Across their previous six games in all competitions, they managed one win, two draws and three defeats while scoring seven goals and conceding 11.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Al Ahly’s rotational overloads suffocated Zamalek in Cairo DerbyTheir latest league outing ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw away to Siwelele FC, though they did secure silverware recently after defeating TS Galaxy 2-1 in the FA Cup final.Despite that achievement, league form remains a con..

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BETTING GUIDE: Shabana vs Ulinzi Stars, match preview, team news and prediction

Saturday’s FKF Premier League meeting between Shabana and Ulinzi Stars carries importance at both ends of the table.The match will be played at Gusii Stadium this Saturday from 2.00pm.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsShabana are still targeting a strong finish inside the top five, while Ulinzi Stars are fighting to move further away from the relegation battle.Recent form from both clubs suggests another tense and closely contested afternoon in Kisii.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728090##Shabana enter the contest sitting sixth on the table with 47 points from 29 matches.They have scored 32 league goals and conceded 30 overall.Across their last five games in all competitions they recorded two wins one draw and two defeats scoring three goals and conceding four while keeping three clean sheets.Harambee Stars midfielder in action as Armenian club closes in on league titleTheir home form remains encouraging after victories against Kakamega Homeboyz and Muranga plus a draw against Police FC.Brian..

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Man whose middle name is relegation: Ayew can’t catch a break

From one perspective, Jordan Ayew is one of the most notable Ghanaian players of his generation. He is among the African players who left the strongest mark in the English Premier League. He is second in the Black Stars’ all-time list of most-capped players and fourth in the all-time scoring charts.However, unfortunately for the striker, there’s the other side of the coin that reveals a painful truth: Jordan Ayew is one of the unluckiest players football has ever seen.The latest relegation to League One with Leicester City was the sixth in the 34-year-old’s 17-year career, meaning that he has suffered a demotion roughly once every three years!🇬🇭🚨Jordan Ayew has now been relegated six times with five different clubs 🤔🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/OWeE29deau— Jasper Ziggle 🥷🇬🇭 🇺🇸 (@JasperZiggle) April 25, 2026 His “curse” started with the French side Sochaux in 2013 and continued with two more straight relegations with Lorient and Aston Villa.In the following season, he helped the Villans survive i..

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Madina Okot’s WNBA future predicted to be ‘off the charts’

Atlanta Dream head coach Karl Smesko says Kenyan basketball player Madina Okot does not realize how good she is on the court, and that it is only a matter of time before she gets used to the speed of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsRookie Okot, will over the weekend, get her first taste of the WNBA regular season, when her Atlanta Dream side open their campaign against Minnesota Lynx at Target Center, Minneapolis on Sunday, 10 May (0300 EAT).Okot’s expected league debut will count as her third in a Dream shirt, having featured in two pre-season games during their brief training camp.Madina Okot made history by becoming the first athlete from Kenya to be drafted in the first round ✨As preseason winds down Okot is ready to begin her rookie year! pic.twitter.com/ayzq4M30zP— WNBA (@WNBA) May 4, 2026 On her first appearance, which was an 87-78 win over Chicago Sky on 29 April, the 21-year-old led her team with a 14-point, 11-reb..

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