Mike Friday sympathises with Kenya Sevens over ‘grossly unfair’ HSBC SVNS decision

Kenya Sevens’ seventh-place finish at the Hong Kong Sevens has sparked debate over the tournament’s playoff structure, with former Shujaa coach Mike Friday leading criticism of what he termed an unfair system.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShujaa wrapped up their campaign on a positive note, defeating France 21-7 in the seventh-place playoff on Sunday, 19 April at Kai Tak Sports Park. A top-seven finish was commendable for the Kenyans, who were just fresh from the HSBC SVNS 2.Kenya was drawn into a challenging Group C, where they faced core top-tier sides Australia and New Zealand, losing both matches before bouncing back with a crucial win over the USA Eagles to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals.Shujaa land in tough pool ahead of Valladolid SVNS World ChampionshipIn the last eight, Shujaa pushed South Africa to the limit, narrowly falling 26-22 in a tightly contested match decided in the closing moments.However, it is what followed that has stirred controversy.Traditional..

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Why Mercy Chebet is confident of faster time at Kip Keino Classic

Mercy Chebet believes she is on the cusp of a breakthrough performance as she builds momentum ahead of a packed 2026 international schedule. The Kenyan quarter-miler is targeting a faster time at the upcoming Kip Keino Classic.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChebet heads into the meet buoyed by an impressive showing at the national trials for the Africa Senior Athletics Championships, where she showed her dominance in the women’s 400m. Atlanta Dream players and coach excited to welcome Madina Okot [VIDEO]She cruised through the semifinal in 52.99 before stepping up in the final to clock 51.94, finishing well ahead of her closest challengers. Shida Leni settled for second in 52.86 while Hellen Syombua completed the podium in 53.91.Her strong form earned her a spot on the Kenyan team alongside Syombua and Maureen Nanjala for the continental championships set for Tuesday, 12 to Sunday, 17 April at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690573##However, before ..

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Atlanta Dream players and coach excited to welcome Madina Okot [VIDEO]

Madina Okot has started life with the Women’s NBA side Atlanta Dream, joining a training camp comprised of 19 players ahead of the 2026 WNBA regular season, scheduled to begin on Friday, 8 May.The Kenyan centre who made a name for herself in the NCAA, despite playing only two seasons, seems to be settling well with the star-studded squad, with the latest videos showing her shooting from range and another dancing with her teammates, including Angel Reese.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn her senior year with the South Carolina Gamecocks, the 6-foot-6 centre averaged a double-double and career highs of 12.8 points and a conference-best 10.6 rebounds per game. Her 22 double-doubles ranked third nationally.Madina was denied another year at the NCAA and had to make the step up and enter the draft, and was the 13th overall pick in the first round, going to Atlanta Dream.🎥| Angel Reese at Atlanta Dream training camp with Madina Okot, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Te-Hina Paopao[..

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Mathare United Women craving for more despite sealing early promotion

Mathare United Women FC made light work of Gitothua Starlets last Saturday, to earn their way back into the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) with a massive six games in hand, a clear testament to their dominance in the women’s second tier.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMathare, who narrowly missed out on promotion last season due to goal difference, have been nothing but overwhelming to opponents in the WNSL Zone A, and winger Veronicah Nyambura, a key piece on coach Anne Aluoch’s textbook execution of this season, says the plan was simple: win every possible match. ‘’We understand how painful it is to miss out on promotion and it’s even more painful when it is on goal difference. We have been through that and when it happened, however hard it was to take, we had to take it in and get back to work. Luckily for us, we have a well-structured team in the way of management, and they talked us through that period and assured us that they’ll stand by us as we try again,’’ says t..

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Neymar at eye of storm as Santos crisis deepens after another home defeat

Brazilian side Santos are going through a difficult stretch in their season, and once again, Neymar has found himself at the centre of attention. After a 3-2 home defeat to Fluminense, the ex-Barcelona and PSG star left the pitch to a chorus of boos, while his reaction only further fueled an already heated atmosphere at the Vila Belmiro.As fans expressed their frustration over another disappointing result, cameras caught Neymar walking toward the dressing room with his hands over his ears. Much of the public and local media interpreted the gesture as a clear message to supporters that he did not want to hear their criticism, triggering a wave of negative reactions across social media.Sim. O Meza, cinegrafista do canal, me mostrou outro ângulo com melhor qualidade e fiquei na dúvida.Ainda acho que foi provocação, mas não consigo ter certeza. Por isso apaguei. https://t.co/roasZl8j0M pic.twitter.com/t52S7wQt9l— Lucas Musetti Perazolli (@lucas_musetti) April 19, 2026 However, the forward ..

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Brian Komen opens up on below standard season preparations

Kenyan middle-distance runner Brian Komen has explained why he remains cautious ahead of the Kip Keino Classic. Komen admitted that he is unsure whether he can lower his personal best as he opens his 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 26-year-old’s 1500 m personal best stands at 3:28.80, set at the Wanda Diamond League Monaco on 12 July 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690574##Despite his impressive rise over the past two seasons, Komen has downplayed expectations of a fast time in Nairobi, citing less-than-ideal preparations.“I will open my season at the Kip Keino Classic. I’m not certain about improving my personal best since my preparations haven’t been ideal, but I’ll give it my all,” Komen said.Komen heads into the race after finishing second at the national trials in 3:36.4, behind Reynold Cheruiyot, who claimed victory. Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi returns to Rome Diamond League after two yearsThe duo is set to represent Kenya at the upcoming Senior Athletics Ch..

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Paredes makes Superclasico history as Boca strike gold in the hostile Monumental cauldron

When the son of Boca Juniors stepped onto the penalty spot inside the hostile fortress known as the Monumental, in that ghostly second before his boot struck the ball, it felt as if an entire old world collapsed in silence. In that instant, the past life of Leandro Paredes and his achievements at Roma, Zenit, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain simply faded away.Viene River Plate y explota la hinchada en el Monumental de Núñez. Recibimiento historico. pic.twitter.com/X17FAsbaCS— Barra Brava (@barrabrava_net) April 19, 2026 ¡Casi 10 minutos de PURO PAPELITO en el Más Monumental! ¡Histórico recibimiento para River en el Superclásico vs. Boca! 🤯 ¿Una palabra para describir este momento? pic.twitter.com/ZWf0OJArFV— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) April 19, 2026 Paredes, like many Argentines before him, returned home to feel once again that primal pulse in the temples that only a Superclasico can bring. His stoppage-time penalty at the end of the first half, sealing Boca Juniors’ 1-0 victory over Riv..

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How coach with no rugby background inspired Kisii School to East Africa Games

A week ago, Kisii School defied the odds at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Rugby 15s to reach the final.Despite losing 15-8 to Upper Hill, the result still carried a silver lining, as the Kisii-based side secured qualification for the 2026 Federation of East African Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games in Tanzania, where they will return as defending champions.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAt the heart of this remarkable run at the national level is a 25-year-old tactician, Nelvine ‘Nesta’ Lumiti. Nesta is rewriting the script in school rugby despite never having played the game.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690574##Nesta’s journey is anything but conventional. He graduated from Kisii University in 2024, but even before that, he had already immersed himself in rugby structures within the region. He started coaching the school in 2021 before joining club rugby in 2024.“My coaching journey was less a plan and more of a calling that found me. I never..

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Kenyan tennis star Angela Okutoyi makes history in the United States

Angella Okutoyi and Auburn University have won the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Women’s Tennis Championship for the first time, with the Kenyan sensation making a huge contribution with a crucial Singles and Doubles wins, some under immense pressure.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Auburn Tigers women’s tennis team senior was part of the squad that beat Louisiana State University (LSU) 4-3, making program history on Sunday, at the Headington Family Tennis Center in Norman.Auburn took all of the momentum in the doubles point, with Okutoyi partnering Merna Refaat at the No.2 position, taking an early 3-1 lead over LSU’s Kenna Erickson and Ella McDonald.Leading 4-2, the Auburn duo won the next two games to clinch the doubles point for Auburn.Kenyan pro golfer Njoroge Kibugu impresses on Sunshine Tour debutThe Kenyan was back on the court in a No. 3 position game against McDonald who took a 4-0 lead over Okutoyi to begin the first set, but the Auburn senior came back to win..

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AFC Leopards soften heavy defeat to Kenya Police FC with over a million shillings

AFC Leopards collected slightly over Ksh 1 million despite suffering a humbling 3-0 defeat to Kenya Police FC in a Football Kenya Federation Premier League clash on Saturday, 18 April staged at Nyayo National Stadium.In a statement shared on the club’s official Facebook page, Leopards confirmed that a total of 3,421 tickets were sold for the encounter. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMatchday ticket prices had been set at Ksh 500 for VIP and Ksh 300 for the regular seats. The club generated approximately Ksh 1,026,300 in gate collections.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690574##However, the latest figures show a noticeable drop in turnout and revenue compared to the club’s previous home fixture against Kariobangi Sharks, where the club realized Ksh 1,254,900 from 4,183 tickets, marking a decline of Ksh 228,600.While the club found some positives off the pitch, the situation on it painted a starkly different picture. Shabana hitman sends warning after fourth FKFPL strikeLeopards were outclass..

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