Vincent Ngesa does not tell his story like a man who lost something, but rather he narrates it as someone who was redirected—firmly, painfully, but ultimately with purpose.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThere was a time when his identity was simple and certain: a commanding centre-back, reading the game in seconds, holding defensive lines together at clubs like Tusker FC and Nzoia Sugar FC.Football, he says, gave him everything—an identity, structure, and a lens through which to understand life. At the top level, growth is unavoidable. “You grow mentally and physically,” he reflects, “Whether you realise it at the time or not.”’I don’t have time for ignorant people’ – McCarthy taking no prisoners in Kenya’s AFCON debateBut growth is rarely comfortable.The moment his career began to slip away did not arrive with spectacle. It came quietly, like most endings do—through a body that no longer responded the way it once had. He was in top form, at a top club, doing everything ri..

It was expected. After Burnley FC were relegated from the Premier League to the EFL Championship after just one season, Scott Parker has left Turf Moor. With four rounds remaining, the club reached a mutual agreement to terminate cooperation with the English coach after two seasons and 88 matches. The club appointed long-time staff member and assistant coach Michael Jackson as interim manager until the end of the season—prompting a wave of jokes on social media due to the shared name with the legendary pop star.Club Statement: Scott ParkerScott Parker has left his position as Head Coach of Burnley Football Club by mutual consent.— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) April 30, 2026 Jokes aside, Burnley are already considering who will lead their push for a return to the Premier League, and a serious candidate is current Wales national team manager Craig Bellamy. However, it remains uncertain how realistic it is for the club to bring him back to a role he previously held. Bellamy served as ass..

Simba SC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Young Africans SC (Yanga) in the Muungano Cup final; however, the tactical contest beneath it revealed a complex duel of rotations, pressing schemes, and transitional threats. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis analysis explores the structural and tactical factors that shaped the contest, focusing on how both teams manipulated space, responded to each other’s systems, and ultimately how Simba edged the decisive moment.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712478##From the outset, both sides mirrored each other structurally with nominal 4-2-3-1 formations, though their in-game interpretations differed significantly.Yanga’s setup, led by Djigui Diarra in goal, featured a back four of Kouassi Yao, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Bacca, and Chadrack Boka.In midfield, Mudathir Yahya and Damaro Mohammed formed the double pivot, supporting an attacking line where Max Nzengeli, Alan Okello, and Pacome Zouzoua operated fluidly behind striker Prince Dube.However,..

President William Ruto has announced sweeping reforms to athletes’ allowances and reward structures, in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya’s global sporting dominance and uplifting the welfare of sportsmen and women.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Head of State announced this during a special reception held at State House, Nairobi, in honour of world marathon record holder Sabastian Sawe, whose historic feat has once again placed Kenya at the pinnacle of global athletics.Sabastian Sawe bags a luxury retreat after historic sub two-hour marathonIn a detailed communication shared with the public, President Ruto outlined a raft of changes, with the most notable being a significant increment in daily allowances for athletes and officials representing the country in international competitions.Under the new structure, athletes’ daily allowances have been increased from $60 (approximately Ksh7,750.80) to $200 (approximately Ksh25,836.00), marking a substantial rise of about Ks..

Until last night, the case of Martin Palermo was one of a kind. Back in July 1999, in the Copa America group stage game, the famous Boca Juniors striker took three penalty kicks for Argentina against Colombia and missed all of them – the first hit the bar, the second went over it, and the third was saved by the keeper – setting a Guinness world record, which no player has managed to match to this day.However, last night, the popular Loco (Crazy in English) got some serious competition, as the striker for Brazilian side Gremio, Carlos Vinicius, also missed three efforts from the spot in a Copa Sudamericana (South American second-tier competition) group stage clash against Chilean Palestino!Last night, Gremio’s Carlos Vinícius missed three penalties in one game… …but two of them were retakes, so Martin Palermo’s unfortunate record is safe for now. pic.twitter.com/lR6o0wI9MJ— COPA90 (@Copa90) April 30, 2026 Truth be told, two of them were retakes, as the goalie came off his line, so h..

Nairobi United’s late-season form has positioned them as one of the standout performers in the FKF Premier League, with the club mounting a serious challenge for a top-five finish as the campaign enters its decisive phase.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Naibois are currently unbeaten in their last six league matches and sit sixth on the table with 45 points, just three adrift of third-placed Kenya Police FC.The close margin has kept the race for higher positions tightly contested, with several teams still in contention as the season nears its conclusion.##NAJAVA_MECA_6602##Their recent 2-1 victory over Mathare United at Kasarani Annex further reinforced their upward trajectory, extending their strong run and strengthening belief within the squad ahead of the final fixtures.Midfielder Roy Okal has been central to maintaining the team’s focus during this period, stressing the importance of consistency as they push towards their objective.“We are targeting a top-five finis..

Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a significant move involving Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, whose future remains up in the air despite the 2025/26 season nearing its conclusion.Rashford has spent the campaign on loan at Barcelona and has enjoyed a resurgence in Spain, contributing 13 goals and 13 assists in all competitions. That return is particularly notable given his injury setbacks and the competition for places alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.Rashford won’t return to Manchester at any cost – willing to take pay cut to stay at BarcelonaBarcelona hold a £30 million option to make the move permanent, but are reluctant to trigger it at that price. The Catalan club would prefer to negotiate a lower fee or arrange another loan, while United are standing firm and are prepared to bring Rashford back to Old Trafford if their terms aren’t met.United believe there will be no shortage of interest in the England international and are even hopeful of driving the price abo..

Kenya’s footprint in the fast-growing Rugby Premier League (RPL) is set to expand, with three Kenya Sevens players, Nygel Amaitsa, Samuel Asati, and John Okoth, named among the new faces for the 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe trio will all feature for the Delhi Redz, where they will link up with fellow Kenyan speedster Patrick Odongo, who has been retained after an impressive outing in the inaugural 2025 campaign.Their arrival strengthens the Redz’ squad as they look to go one better after finishing as runners-up last year.Kevin Wekesa retained ahead of 2026 India’s Rugby Premier LeagueAlso returning for the second edition is Kenya Sevens forward Kevin Wekesa, who will once again turn out for the Hyderabad Heroes.Wekesa was a key figure in the Heroes’ campaign in 2025, helping them secure a third-place finish after a 17–12 victory over the Bengaluru Bravehearts in the playoff.The 2025 edition marked a historic milestone as the world’s first franchise-based ..

Over 100 golfers are expected this weekend at Migaa Golf Club for the 10th leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series, as the battle for qualification spots to the season-ending Grand Finale intensifies.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Migaa leg arrives at a pivotal stage of the calendar, with players pushing to secure their places at the Grand Finale scheduled for Saturday, 28 November, at Karen Country Club.Sabastian Sawe rewarded Ksh8 million, car by President Ruto in heroic welcome at State HouseIt follows a highly competitive outing at Sigona Golf Club last weekend, which attracted more than 260 golfers and stood out as one of the most attended events in this year’s series.At Sigona, Akshay Chandaria claimed the Overall Gross Men title after returning an impressive 76 gross, while Rachel Ndei secured the Overall Gross Ladies crown with 90 gross. Both players booked their tickets to the Grand Finale.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712478##Adam Tayebjee finished runner-up in the men’s category ..