Kenyan duo confident of survival in Tanzania despite Zico’s exit

The Tanzanian frontier, in the past, used to be dreaded grounds for Kenya footballers seeking to tackle newer challenges after dominating the FKFPL and lucrative as it was, and still is, very few prevailed with a majority returning home barely a season in.The reasons were varied. Over time, however, a certain barrier seems to have been broken but with a twist, Kenyans nowadays do not head into Tanzania to the very big and monied clubs but first try out with the average mid-table outfits as they seek to scale upwards from within.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDuke Abuya, currently enjoying the form of his life at league leaders Young Africans Sports Club is a prime example. He had to start out at Singida Black Stars/Fountain Gate, a humble beginning for a player capped numerously with the national team Harambee Stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690583##The more recent entries into the Tanzanian premier league find themselves in Tanzania Prisons FC, but with some tough luck a season in. ..

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The game of the season is at the Emirates

With one month left in the Premier League title race, we’ve reached what is likely the decisive showdown. Manchester City and Arsenal FC face each other today in a massive game. Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta are playing their final ’poker hand’ in what has been a breathtaking finish to the season—one that has the entire football world on edge. And that’s exactly how it should be. A colossal race deserves a colossal ending. The only thing that could make it even crazier is if the title is decided in the final round—and after everything we’ve seen, even that still feels possible. The options are still open, and the tension is enormous.“I won’t play for a draw at Man City“Arsenal have six games left, including this one, while City have one more to play. That postponed match comes on Wednesday (21:00) away at Burnley FC, a team already destined for relegation. The gap between leaders Arsenal and City is just six points (70–64), with the Gunners also holding a slightly better goal differen..

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FIFA U17 WWC: Junior Starlets coach indebted to fans as Kenya qualify for next round

Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has praised Kenyan fans for the vital role they played in inspiring her side to a dominant win over Namibia and passage to the next round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenya turned on style in the second leg of their first-round qualifier on Saturday, thrashing Namibia 5-0 at Ulinzi Sports Complex to seal a 7-1 aggregate victory and book their place in round two.Ugunja Township Secondary School student Brenda Achieng was the star of the show, netting a hat-trick in a commanding second-half display.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690429##Elizabeth Opiyo and Emily Adhiambo also got on the scoresheet as the Junior Starlets overwhelmed their visitors after the break.Unlike the first leg in Windhoek, where Kenya had to grind out a 2-1 win, the return match in Nairobi saw the girls play with far more confidence, composure, and attacking freedom.Cheche believes the home support made a huge difference.“Playing a..

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“We are still in the title race”- Ambani rallies Ingwe despite Police setback

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has urged his players to stay focused on the FKF Premier League title chase despite a heavy 3-0 defeat to Kenya Police FC on Saturday, 18 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFirst-half goals from Charles Ouma, Erick Ngava Zakayo, and Yves Junior Koutiama handed the Law Enforcers all three points at Nyayo Stadium, a result that lifted them to third on the table and dealt a blow to Ingwe’s push for top spot.The defeat denied Leopards a chance to climb to the summit, leaving them two points behind arch-rivals Gor Mahia, who still have a game in hand.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690254##Leopards had gone into the fixture sitting second on 55 points, knowing victory would have taken them to the top.As it stands, Gor Mahia have an opportunity to stretch that gap to five points when they face Bandari on Sunday, 19 April.Despite the setback, Ambani has refused to concede ground in the title race, instead shifting focus to the upcoming Mashemeji Derby, which ..

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Everton aiming at the Champions League spot with a win over Liverpool

Although all eyes will be on the Etihad Stadium and the Premier League clash of the year between Manchester City and Arsenal FC, the Merseyside derby is always more than just a game. The city rivals will face off for the first time ever at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, marking a historic occasion. It’s also a perfect chance for Everton FC to strengthen their case for a UEFA Champions League spot. A win over a struggling rival would bring them within just two points of Liverpool FC.FALSE 10: From ruthless to toothless – house always winsLiverpool are in shock—four defeats in their last five matches. Manchester City crushed them 4–0 in the FA Cup, while Paris Saint-Germain comfortably beat them twice (2–0, 2–0) in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Since early March, the Reds have played 10 matches in all competitions and won only three—just one of those in the league, against Fulham FC (2–0). History doesn’t favor the more decorated club either. Of the last 15 derbies where E..

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Team Kenya exude confidence ahead of Junior Golf World Cup return after 26 years

Team Kenya has expressed confidence and determination ahead of the 2026 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup set to take place from Sunday, 5 to Thursday, 9 July at the prestigious Chukyo Golf Club, following an impressive qualification campaign at the All-Africa Junior Team Championship at Windsor.Kenya’s boys team booked their place at the global showpiece after finishing runners-up at the continental championship held at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, marking the country’s first qualification for the World Cup since 2001.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSouth Africa claimed the continental title, with both nations now set to represent Africa in Japan against the world’s leading junior golf nations.Soy United fan opens up on 350km charity walk to Nairobi and mission to uplift clubThe Toyota Junior Golf World Cup will be played over 72 holes of stroke play across four days, with the best two scores from each nation’s three-player team counting toward the overall team standings ..

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Mwamba RFC earn Kenya Cup promotion after a season in the cold

Former Kenya Cup champions Mwamba RFC are back where they believe they belong after producing a clinical attacking display to secure promotion to the Kenya Cup with a 41-26 victory over Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA) Monks on Saturday, 18 April at the Goan Institute.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Black Shirts capped off a remarkable turnaround season, returning to the top tier just a year after suffering their first-ever relegation in March 2025.That drop came despite a 29-15 win over Blak Blad, with Mwamba undone by an inferior head-to-head record and points differential in a campaign marked by the loss of key players and the absence of a home ground.Shujaa end Hong Kong 7s campaign on a highUnder the guidance of former Kenya Sevens tactician Paul Murunga, Mwamba have rebuilt with purpose, and their semifinal performance showed just how far they have come.CUEA Monks drew first blood with an early penalty to take a 3-0 lead, but Mwamba quickly settled. Eugen..

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Lewa’s agent arrives in Turin for Juve talks

Robert Lewandowski is still in Barcelona and might stay for another season….and maybe he wont. The Polish striker hasn’t decided yet will he remain at the Camp Nou or not, otherwise his agent wouldn’t be in Turin for talks with Juventus. As per Gazzetta, the talks will take place between the Polish striker’s agent and Juve’s brass. Coach Luciano Spalletti is keen on bringing Lewandowski due to his qualities and experience and a possible Champions League qualifications would certainly help. Due to Como’s loss and Roma’s draw, Juventus had a chance to solify that last remaining place with a win against Bologna tonight. On the other hand is Milan, who is also interested in Lewandowski and it seems that details will decide who will get the Barcelona striker, if he decides to move to Italy.🚨List of clubs interested in signing Robert Lewandowski in the summer:- Juventus- AC Milan- Liverpool- Chelsea- Chicago Fire- Atlético Madrid- Fenerbahce— @mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/t9KISuWUQw— jerra..

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Stars Abroad: Ayunga targets another Hampden moment as St Mirren chase Celtic upset in Scottish Cup semi-final

Harambee Stars forward Jonah Ayunga is aiming to deliver another big-game performance at Hampden Park as St. Mirren takes on Celtic in the Scottish Cup semi-final later today.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan striker returns to familiar territory carrying memories of a defining night in December, when he struck twice in the second half to inspire the Buddies to a famous 3-1 victory over Celtic and lift the League Cup.That performance not only earned him a winners’ medal but also cemented his place as a key figure in the side’s big-match moments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690254##What felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience now presents itself again, just four months later, with Ayunga and St. Mirren standing one match away from another final at the same venue.Despite changes in the dugout for both sides, belief remains strong within the Paisley outfit.Their narrow league defeat at Parkhead last weekend did little to dent confidence, with the team leaving Glasgow convinced th..

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Journeyman Namanda keen on top flight return after Mozzart Bet cup exit

Kuta Collection FC offers non-contracted players from all the Kenyan divisions a chance to train, play and network with each other while biding their time, waiting for professional opportunities to come by.Founded by former Kisumu Hot Stars midfielder Augustine Kuta, the club’s recent exploits had them register, for the first time, for the 2025/26 Mozzart Bet Cup, and it’s fair to say that for a makeshift outfit with no sponsor, their run was indeed commendable.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSteered by former Kenyan international Wilson Oburu at the touchline, the side made it to the last 32, bowing out bravely to premier league side Shabana FC by a solitary goal in the round of 16. In its ranks, the side boasts such names as Mustapha Oduor, Ibrahim Mao, Giovanni Lukhumwa, Boaz Maeri, Erick Otieno and Luke Namanda- all of them with premiership experience.Namanda, more recently with Tusker FC, says the club offers a convenient home for players who suddenly find themselves o..

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