Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, underlined his growing form this season after storming to victory at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix on Saturday, 18 April, clocking an impressive 9.98 seconds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan sprint king looked sharp from the onset, building on momentum from last weekend’s outing at the Cape Milers Club Meet, where he had opened his season with a 10.19-second win.Lokedi chasing back-to-back victories against loaded Boston Marathon fieldHis performance in Ethiopia confirmed an upward trajectory, dipping below the 10-second mark in only his second race of the campaign, a significant early-season statement.Omanyala’s last sub-10 run prior to this came in August 2024 at the Silesia Diamond League, where he clocked 9.88 seconds to finish second.FERDINAND OMANYALA! 🔥🤩With just 6 days until @KipKeinoClassic he’s sending a strong message- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.A blistering 9.98, his fastest time in 2 years, at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix..

Shabana FC edged out Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in a tightly contested FKF Premier League encounter staged at Gusii Stadium, with Asis Batshi’s first-half strike proving decisive in a pulsating clash.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Congolese forward struck at the half-hour mark to hand the Kisii-based side maximum points in a match that carried significant implications in the race for top positions as the league edges closer to its conclusion.FKFPL title permutations: A look at where Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards could win or lose it allBoth sides approached the fixture with urgency and intent.Homeboyz, who came into the match sitting third on 46 points, were targeting victory to cut the gap on second-placed AFC Leopards, while Shabana, placed fifth on 43 points prior to kickoff, were equally keen on closing in on the leading pack.The match burst into life from the onset, with the hosts dictating tempo in search of an early breakthrough. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9684862##Just five minutes..

Mara Sugar FC handed themselves a shot in the arm in the survival race by deepening Kariobangi Sharks’ woes after securing a 1-0 win in an FKF Premier League match played at the Kasarani Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHeading into the match, Sharks were 14th on the league table with 26 points, just one point above APS Bomet in the relegation zone and were eying a win that would move them further away from the drop zone.FKFPL title permutations: A look at where Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards could win or lose it allSharks were also keen to end their three-match winless run in the league, although encouraged by the draw they managed in their last match against Gor Mahia.Mara, on the other hand, were 11th on the log and were seeking a win that would move them past the 36-point mark that, from recent seasons’ data, guarantees them safety.More to follow…

Fire and silverware on the line in Seville tonight, as Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad clash in the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja Stadium (10 pm).On paper, it’s a mismatch. Diego Simeone’s Atletico boast nearly double the squad value, with stars like Julian Alvarez leading the charge, while Sociedad lean on the craft of Takefusa Kubo. But finals have never cared much for market prices.7##NAJAVA_MECA_9685175##What does matter is the drought. Atletico haven’t lifted a trophy in five years; Sociedad are still dining out on their delayed 2019/20 triumph. One night, one game – no second chances.Momentum, though, tells a different story. Atletico arrive battle-hardened after their Champions League surge past Barcelona, while Sociedad have quietly built confidence, dreaming of a fourth cup crown. History between them adds spice too – Sociedad edged their only previous final meeting on penalties, and they’ve proven before they can rattle the Madrid side in knockout ties.Barca’s replacemen..

The unpredictable 2025/26 FKF Premier League title race produced another plot twist as Kenya Police FC cruised to a 3-0 victory over AFC Leopards to severely dent Ingwe’s hopes of ending a 28-year wait for a league crown.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFirst-half goals from Charles Ouma, Erick Ngava Zakayo and Yves Junior Koutiama were enough to see the Law Enforcers walk away with three points that catapulted them to third on the log.Congolese forward’s lone strike secures Shabana victory over HomeboyzThe defeat sees AFC Leopards fail to ascend to the summit of the log and leaves them two points behind arch-rivals Gor Mahia, with the record league champions having played a game less.More to follow…

Silvester Etaan and Mercy Wafula delivered standout performances to claim the top honours at Golf Park on Friday, 17 April, as five golfers secured qualification for the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale later this year.Etaan, playing off handicap 3, returned an impressive gross score of 74 to emerge as the Overall Gross Winner in the men’s category, while Wafula carded 82 to clinch the ladies’ Overall Gross Winner title.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news##NAJAVA_MECA_9684851##“I had a good four-ball today (Friday), and I’m pleased with how I played. I’ve been in recovery mode after an injury last week, so this was an important outing for me as I continue to regain rhythm and confidence. It was also a good opportunity to sharpen up ahead of the upcoming league action in Ruiru, so I’m happy with the progress and looking forward to building on this performance in Ruiru,” said Etaan.FKFPL title permutations: A look at where Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards could win or lose it allIn the j..

Plenty is at stake across the Bundesliga this weekend, with clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen chasing crucial Champions League points.But in Germany, all eyes are elsewhere. In Berlin. On Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg, and, above all, on one woman.Marie-Louise Eta is about to make history.The 34-year-old, promoted from Union’s youth setup after last weekend’s defeat to Heidenheim, will become the first woman ever to manage a men’s team in one of Europe’s top five leagues. For now, she’s been handed the job until the end of the season – five games to prove she belongs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684864##And she steps straight into the spotlight.Her appointment has sparked a fierce reaction in Germany. Social media quickly filled with sexist backlash, forcing Union to issue an official statement condemning the abuse and backing their new coach.Support has come from higher places too, even Berlin’s mayor, Kai Wegner, praised the move as a “strong signal” for football and wo..

Sharon Lokedi will attempt to become a back-to-back Boston Marathon champion on Monday, 20 April, with the Kenyan runner insisting ​the pressure of defending her title changes nothing about ‌how she approaches the race.Lokedi, who won in Boston last year with a course record of 2:17:22, but her official personal best (PB) was achieved six months later when she went on to place second in New York in 2:20:07 (Boston is ineligible for records and PBs).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHer performance last year shaved two minutes and 37 seconds ​off the course record set in 2014 by Buzunesh ⁠Deba, but as she heads to the US race, she maintains that the stakes are different, and she is ready.Five Kenyan sprinters headline first-ever Addis Ababa Grand Prix”Every time ​you do a marathon, you think it’s going to ​get easier, but it never really does. It is always a different race, a different ​group of women, a different type of competition. So I just ‌treat ⁠it like it’s a new race,..

Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira has earned continental recognition after being appointed an Athlete Role Model ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decorated star, who has been a pillar of Kenya’s women’s rugby for over a decade, joins a select group of former Olympians tasked with mentoring and inspiring young athletes during the historic event set for Dakar.Lokedi chasing back-to-back victories against loaded Boston Marathon fieldChajira’s appointment comes off a career defined by resilience and leadership. The 32-year-old featured for Kenya at both the 2016 Rio and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, while continuing to serve the national team across both the sevens and 15s formats.In the longer version of the game, she turns out as a loose forward and centre, further highlighting her versatility.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684842##Despite her longevity in the sport, Chajira remains driven by a desire to uplift the next generation, a qualit..