KCB into last 16 of African Volleyball Club championships after flawless group stage run

KCB Women’s Volleyball Team will face Burundi’s Gender Light Club in the Round of 16 of the ongoing Africa Club Championship on Sunday, 19 April at the Al Ahly Sports Complex in Egypt after finishing top of Pool D.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Kenyan champions booked their place in the knockout stage after securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Litto Team Volleyball (LTV) of Cameroon on Friday, 17 April, winning in straight sets of 25-13, 25-22, and 25-23 to collect a vital three points.Munala’s charges remain undefeated in the tournament, and are yet to drop a single set, a dominant run that also includes victories over Arsu Ladies of Seychelles and Nigeria’s Vipers and Partners Volleyball Club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9685175##KCB’s service game proved decisive from the opening set, completely disrupting LTV’s reception, and allowing the Kenyan side to dictate a blistering pace.With crisp setting and devastating attacks at the net, KCB cruised through the opening set 25-13, le..

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Tough tests for Korir in Boston Marathon title defense

John Korir and Sharon Lokedi will defend their titles at the Boston Marathon, taking on a field that includes global champions and major marathon winners at the race on Monday 20, April.Korir’s 2:04.45 victory in Boston last year came just six months after he triumphed at the 2024 Chicago Marathon in 2:02:44. The Kenyan capped his 2025 season with victory at the Valencia Marathon, clocking a PB of 2:02:24.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIt means he has won the past three marathons he has completed. Since his Valencia triumph in December, he has raced just once, winning at the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country against a strong domestic field.But the competition in Boston will be even tougher as he’ll be reunited with the two men who joined him on the podium in the US city last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9685080##Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu finished just 19 seconds behind Korir in Boston last year, but a few months later he went on to achieve the biggest triumph of his career to date as he..

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FALSE 10: From ruthless to toothless – house always wins

Experienced gamblers will tell you that the key is recognizing the moment, and add the well-known saying: The house always wins.It goes for casinos in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo, or any other famous “gambling city”, and whether one plays poker, blackjack, or slots, it’s irrelevant, though there is a slight difference between these three highly popular games.FALSE 10: Quarter of a century later, Barclaysmen are alive againWith the former two, the selection of moves is more or less the players’. As for the latter, one faces a machine. And not just any machine, but a clever and cunning one. The one that will let one win, raise their hopes, and make them cocky, before punching them in the guts.This season, Liverpool felt what it’s like to be beaten and outsmarted by a slot machine, or rather by A. Slot.Just like with his namesake gambling game, Arne Slot raised the Reds’ hopes sky-high before letting them fall.FALSE 10: Good ebening, Mr Brad PittLiverpool invested a few bucks in a rather unkno..

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FKFPL title permutations: A look at where Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards could win or lose it all

The FKF Premier League is in its homestretch with match week 28 on the offing with seven games remaining before the season comes to a close.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhile there are activities at every stage of the table, the majority of eyes are on the title race where the team with the highest number of points after match week 34 will be declared the winners.As it stands, Gor Mahia are at the summit of the league table with 57 points, two more than their arch-rivals AFC Leopards at second place, with Kakamega Homeboyz coming a distant third with 46 points.Defending champions Police FC and Shabana occupy the fourth and fifth places with 44 and 43 points respectively.Teboo#SportPesaLeague pic.twitter.com/fxxq1UUsLs— SportPesa League (@Officialfkfpl) April 14, 2026 With the current table standings, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards have the best chances to clinch the title even though mathematically and logically, all the top five teams still have a chance.Since the league wa..

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Palmer to United?! Chelsea star puts an end to rumours ahead of Stamford Bridge showdown

All eyes are on Stamford Bridge this Saturday, and not just because Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League derby.This one comes with a subplot.Cole Palmer – Chelsea’s poster boy, United fan as a kid, and subject of growing transfer whispers – has drawn a firm line before facing the club he once supported.”I’ve got no plans to move,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##The speculation wasn’t baseless, though, with all those Manchester ties, talk of homesickness, United’s long-standing interest… It all added fuel ahead of a clash that already carries weight in the race for the top five.However, it seems like Palmer isn’t biting.”Manchester is home, my family’s there… but I don’t miss it,” he insisted, doubling down on his commitment to Chelsea’s project, he’s actively shaping alongside captain Reece James behind the scenes.Lampard’s redemption arc: Coventry’s rise from ruin straight to the Premier LeagueChelsea sit sixth, chasing a Champions League spot, with an FA Cup semi-fi..

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Lampard’s redemption arc: Coventry’s rise from ruin straight to the Premier League

After 25 years in the wilderness, Coventry City are back in the Premier League!But this isn’t just a promotion story, it’s a resurrection. And at the heart of it stands former Chelsea superstar Frank Lampard.When Coventry slipped out of the top flight in 2001, few could have imagined the chaos that would follow: relegations, administration, exile from their own stadium, and years of fan protests against ownership. At one point, they even dropped into the fourth tier.Fast forward 9,113 days, and the Sky Blues are rising again.Scenes at full-time were electric as 7,500 travelling Coventry supporters celebrated their club’s long-awaited return to the Premier League after 25 years 👏🎉This is so wholesome 🥹💙pic.twitter.com/M6yLpB4FtM— Goals Side (@goalsside) April 17, 2026 The turning point? Lampard.Appointed in November 2024, the former England international didn’t just steady the ship, but he rewired its mindset. Where there had been anxiety, he brought calm. Where there had been doubt, he..

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NSL Preview: Migori eye firm grip at top as MOFA, 3K and Equity intensify promotion chase

The National Super League returns to action on Saturday, 18 April with five crucial fixtures lined up, setting the stage for a defining weekend as the race for promotion and the fight for survival gather intensity.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAt the heart of the matchday are three pivotal encounters shaping the promotion picture.League leaders Migori Youth FC travel to face Kabati Youth FC, while Equity FC lock horns with Michael Olunga Football Academy.National Super League Fixtures Today Mwatate United vs Vihiga United – Wundanyi Stadium, Wundanyi – 03:00 PMNaivas FC vs 3K FC – Kihbt Grounds, Ngong – 03:00 PMKabati Youth vs Migori Youth FC – SportPesa Arena, Murang’a – 03:00 PMEquity Bank FC vs MOFA – Mashuru Grounds,… pic.twitter.com/QNgzjvhuF3— Brian Odhiambo (@Odhiambo_Brian1) April 18, 2026 Elsewhere, Naivas FC host 3K FC in another high-stakes duel.At the opposite end of the table, a tense relegation battle will see Mwatate United take on Vihiga United.In Murang’a..

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Five Kenyan sprinters headline first-ever Addis Ababa Grand Prix

Kenyan sprint power will be on full display as the Addis Ababa Grand Prix takes center stage on Saturday, 18 April, with Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, leading a strong contingent in Ethiopia.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOmanyala headlines a Kenyan lineup that also features Mark Otieno, Isaac Omurwa, Samuel Chege and Zablon Ekwam.The Addis Ababa showpiece marks a historic moment as Ethiopia hosts its first-ever one-day meeting on the World Athletics Continental Tour calendar, part of a packed two-week stretch of elite competitions across Africa ahead of the World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26.Omurwa relishing chance to race against Omanyala at Addis Ababa Grand PixOmanyala arrives in a confident mood after opening his 2026 season with victory at the Cape Milers Meeting in South Africa, clocking 10.19 seconds to finish ahead of Ubay Arend and Keegan Van Der Merwe. The performance signalled a promising return to competition as he looks to sharpen his form.“The op..

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Shujaa edge USA to set up African derby in Hong Kong 7s quarterfinals

Kenya Sevens kept their hopes alive at the Hong Kong SVNS World Championship after sneaking into the main cup quarterfinals, thanks to a tense 17-10 victory over United States at Kai Tak Sports Park on Saturday, 18 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHeading into the clash, Shujaa were under pressure following back-to-back defeats in their opening fixtures.However, they rose to the occasion when it mattered most, delivering a composed performance to secure a quarter-final berth as one of the best third-placed teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_9688708##Argentina topped the ranking of third-placed sides with six points, while Kenya did just enough to follow through.Up next for Kevin Wambua’s side will be an African derby with giants South Africa on Saturday at 1:38 pm (EAT).Meet your #HSBCSVNSHKG quarter-finalists 🤝#HSBCSVNS pic.twitter.com/dDlEfF1fxL— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) April 18, 2026 Match ReportThe match did not start smoothly for Kenya, who squandered an early opportunity when D..

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FIFA U17 WWC: Advantaged Junior Starlets face Namibia in crucial second-leg tie

The Kenya U17 Women’s national team, Junior Starlets will play host to Namibia in the second leg of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers today, Saturday 18 April at the Ulinzi Sports Complex from 1500 hrs (EAT).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe match comes six days after the two teams met in Windhoek, Namibia, where the Starlets squeezed a 2-1 victory to give them advantage in the home match.The match is so important to Kenya, who are seeking to make a return to the U17 World Cup, following their debut in the global tourney in 2024.FIFA U17 WWC: Junior Starlets in a better place to handle Namibia in home legCoach Mildred Cheche said the team has largely been working on converting chances to goals, after it proved to be their main undoing in the first leg.“There are a few things which we needed to improve in ahead of this fixture like scoring. At least we also have a view now of how they play, and have developed strategies to handle them effectively.What worked w..

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