LIVE BLOG: Gor Mahia claim the Mashemeji Derby’s bragging rights

The 99th edition of the Mashemeji Derby is finally here with us.AFC Leopards take on their bitter rivals Gor Mahia at the Nyayo National Stadium, with kickoff set for 3 pm.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsLeopards claimed a 1–0 win in the first leg at the same venue last December, courtesy of a strike from Julius Masaba.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702068##Both sides remain firmly in contention for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title, with just three points separating them.Who will bag the three points and the bragging rights?Greetings and welcome to our live blog, where we will bring you all the updates as they unfold from Nyayo Stadium.

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Alpha’s lone strike leaves Leopards licking Mashemeji Derby wounds as Gor Mahia go six points clear

Gor Mahia moved closer to their 22nd league title after edging AFC Leopards 1-0 in the Mashemeji Derby played on Sunday, 26 April at the Nyayo National Stadium.Captain Alpha Chris Onyango struck the winning goal to see his side bag not only the bragging rights but also go six points clear at the summit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGor Mahia started brightly, but their appeals for a penalty, in the first minute, were turned down by referee Peter Waweru.The opening five minutes of the match saw high and hard tackles as both teams tried to gain dominance, prompting Waweru to call on the captains to calm their teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702068##By the 10th minute, Gor had developed a slight edge of possession over Ingwe but could not make it count.K’Ogalo came close in the 18th minute when Alpha looped a ball that caught the Ingwe defense napping, but Ebenezer Adukwaw could not loop the ball past Humprey Katasi.The 21-time league champions were back at it in the 22nd minute when P..

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LIVE BLOG: Katasi the hero as Leopards frustrate Gor Mahia in first half

The 99th edition of the Mashemeji Derby is finally here with us.AFC Leopards take on their bitter rivals Gor Mahia at the Nyayo National Stadium, with kickoff set for 3 pm.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsLeopards claimed a 1–0 win in the first leg at the same venue last December, courtesy of a strike from Julius Masaba.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702068##Both sides remain firmly in contention for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title, with just three points separating them.Who will bag the three points and the bragging rights?Greetings and welcome to our live blog, where we will bring you all the updates as they unfold from Nyayo Stadium.

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The heat is on for Mediterranean Derby: all or nothing at the Velodrome

Sunday night at the Stade Velodrome (9.45 pm) brings more than just a derby – it brings urgency, pressure, and a shrinking margin for error. Olympique Marseille host OGC Nice in the Mediterranean clash with one clear objective: keep their UEFA Champions League dream alive.Marseille’s stumble last weekend – a 2-0 defeat to Lorient – has left them with little room to manoeuvre. Dropped points at this stage of the season don’t just hurt, they linger. And now, chasing a top-four finish, OM are in a position where anything but victory risks derailing their European ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702020##The task, however, is far from straightforward. Habib Beye must navigate this must-win encounter without key attacking options Amine Gouiri and Igor Paixao, which is a blow that strips Marseille of both creativity and cutting edge in the final third.Problems extend deeper, too. Defensive absences, including Nayef Aguerd, CJ Egan-Riley and Geoffrey Kondogbia, limit flexibility at the back, even if ..

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Assefa denies Obiri London Marathon title in women’s-only world record time

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa delivered a ruthless masterclass at the London Marathon, breaking her own women ’s-only world record to deny Kenya the top spot on Sunday, 26 April.Assefa stormed to the title in 2:15:41, shaving nine seconds off the 2:15:50 mark she set on the same course last year.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBehind her, Kenya’s Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei completed a breathtaking podium sweep for Kenya, clocking 2:15:53 and 2:15:55 respectively in one of the fastest women’s races in history.The London Marathon’s women’s race is classified as a “women ’s-only” event, run without male pacemakers, making Assefa’s performance even more remarkable.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702068##From the gun, the trio of Assefa, Obiri, and Jepkosgei stamped their authority, pulling away early to form an elite lead pack.Pushed along by pacemakers, they tore through the halfway mark in 1:06:12, well inside world record pace, and by 15km, they were already threatening to rewrite histor..

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LIVE BLOG: Who will bag Mashemeji Derby’s bragging rights?

The 99th edition of the Mashemeji Derby is finally here with us.AFC Leopards take on their bitter rivals Gor Mahia at the Nyayo National Stadium, with kickoff set for 3 pm.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsLeopards claimed a 1–0 win in the first leg at the same venue last December, courtesy of a strike from Julius Masaba.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702068##Both sides remain firmly in contention for the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) title, with just three points separating them.Who will bag the three points and the bragging rights?Greetings and welcome to our live blog, where we will bring you all the updates as they unfold from Nyayo Stadium.

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BETTING GUIDE: Orlando Pirates vs Kaizer Chiefs, match preview, team news and prediction

The Soweto Derby returns this Sunday as Orlando Pirates host Kaizer Chiefs at Orlando Stadium in a clash that divides families and ignites passions. Pirates sit top of the South African Premiership, just one point ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns, and come in strong after a 3-0 win over AmaZulu, extending their unbeaten run to eight games.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsChiefs, third on the table with 46 points, are also in fine form – unbeaten in six matches despite a recent draw with Polokwane City. With both sides performing consistently and Chiefs boasting a solid away record, this derby promises to be a tightly contested battle.##NAJAVA_MECA_9707552##Orlando Pirates come into this game sitting comfortably at the top of the table with 58 points from 25 matches, boasting an impressive +39 goal difference.Their recent form has been dominant, winning four and drawing two of their last six matches while remaining unbeaten.In their last five games, Pirates have scored a remarkable ..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Mara Sugar handed Tusker a painful lesson in efficiency over volume

Entering their match against Mara Sugar at the Police Sacco grounds, Tusker carried the burden of expectation, tasked with breaking down a resilient, highly organized side. The narrative arc of the game was defined by Tusker’s patient, rhythmic build-up clashing against Mara Sugar’s predatory transitional play—a plan that eventually saw the underdog strike a decisive blow in the dying embers of the match to secure a 1-0 win. Download our MozzartSport App For more news.Tusker lined up in a base 4-2-3-1 structure, with Pavelh Ndzila in goal.The backline featured Eugene Ikutwa and Servyl Akouala as fullbacks, flanking the central duo of Thomas Teka and Charles Momanyi.In the engine room, Fabian Adikiny and Dennis Iguma provided a double pivot designed to dictate tempo, while the attacking quartet was comprised of Ian Simiyu at right wing, Erick Kapaito at left wing, and Chrispine Erambo as an advanced playmaker supporting Ibrahim Joshua.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702068##Mara Sugar mirrored this shap..

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Battle of Bosphorus: Osimhen could open a bottle of champagne in front of his nemesis

The Bosphorus trembles – it’s a battle for Istanbul, for all of Turkey!Galatasaray or Fenerbahce, Europe or Asia – a title-deciding “D-Day” or the end of all suspense?Neither side comes into tonight’s derby (8 pm) at the Lions’ den in ideal shape. Both were surprisingly eliminated from the Turkish Cup. Galatasaray suffered a particularly painful blow, losing 0-2 at home to Genclerbirligi, while Domenico Tedesco’s side fell in Konya, conceding in the final moments of the added time (0-1).##NAJAVA_MECA_9701800##Galatasaray hold a four-point advantage over their fierce rivals, meaning even a draw could be enough to keep them firmly on course for the title. Still, Okan Buruk’s team arguably has the edge in quality, and a win would all but seal the championship. For Fenerbahce, the pressure is even greater: second place, and with it a UEFA Champions League qualifying spot, is also under threat. A defeat could see them overtaken by Trabzonspor if results go against them.There is, however, a ..

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Sabastian Sawe runs under two hours for first time in marathon history

Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier in the marathon, winning the London Marathon in an unofficial 1 hour, 59 minutes, 30 seconds.Sawe shattered the world record of 2:00:35 set by the late Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.Another Kenyan, Eliud Kipchoge, ran the marathon distance in 1:59:40.2 in 2019, but that did not come in a race under world record conditions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9702585##The runner-up on Sunday, Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha, ran 1:59:41 in his marathon debut.More to follow…

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