The long-awaited Shabana FC team bus is now ready to hit the road, with the date for the handover ceremony set for Sunday, 12 April at the Gusii Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe handover will be presided over by President William Ruto, who will be on an official working tour of the Gusii region from Sunday, 12 to Wednesday, 15 April.Government provides update on Talanta Stadium after expiry of March completion date [PHOTOS]The bus, whose images have since gone viral on social media, is a major upgrade to the current team bus, which, coincidentally, was gifted to the side by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.Today, we held a productive meeting with the Majority Whip of the National Assembly of Kenya Hon Sylivanus Osoro, where we successfully integrated the team’s program into the upcoming presidential visit. During this visit, His Excellency will officially hand over a modern,… pic.twitter.com/Zndasas3xj— Shabana Fc Kenya (@Shabanafckenya) April 7, 2026 The double-a..

Turmoil has gripped Italian football in recent days. The four-time world champions are set to miss a third consecutive World Cup after falling to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-off final in Zenica – a result that has shaken the foundations of the game in Italy.The fallout was immediate: federation president Gabriele Gravina, head coach Gennaro Gattuso and staff member Gianluigi Buffon all stepped down. Yet many believe those resignations alone won’t fix deeper, long-standing issues within the system, questions that continue to dominate the Italian media.Mamma Mia, here we go again! Italy out of the World Cup for the third straight time!Among the controversies is a report that players had demanded a €300,000 bonus for World Cup qualification, which was a claim that sparked outrage, given the Azzurri’s recent failures to even reach the tournament.Speaking to Sky Sport, captain Gianluigi Donnarumma delivered an emotional response, firmly denying the accusations.”Those stories about bo..

Nairobi United defender Mustafa Kizza has detailed plans of organising a Charity match with FKF vice president McDonald Mariga and former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama at his home country of Uganda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKizza, who joined the Mozzart Bet Cup defending champions in the mid-season transfer window from Ugandan side NEC FC, has shared a special bond with Wanyama.Government provides update on Talanta Stadium after expiry of March completion date [PHOTOS]The friendship dates back to their time together, turning out for Canadian club CF Montreal, where Kizza was welcomed by Wanyama when the Ugandan joined in July 2020 before leaving in December 2021.With Ugandan media reporting the possibility of the Wanyama brothers joining Kizza for a Charity match, the 26-year-old opened up on the details of the event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658245##“We have been having discussions with my big brothers, Wanyama and Mariga, who have been positive about the Charity match…

With the initial completion date of March 2026 having elapsed, the Government of Kenya (GoK) has provided an update on the construction of the iconic Talana Stadium, which is set to be branded as Raila Odinga International Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTalanta Stadium is a flagship project by the government to construct an ultramodern stadium that will improve the sporting infrastructure of the country.Construction of the stadium began in March 2024 during the tenure of the then Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba in a groundbreaking ceremony presided over by President William Ruto.PLAYER COMPARISON: How Shariff Musa and Ronald Sichenje are redefining wing playThe construction came after Kenya, alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania, won the rights to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in a bid dubbed PAMOJA (Swahili word for Together).The three nations equally won the rights to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), and while renovating..

Botswana’s budget to host the upcoming World Athletics Relays 2026 is set to run past the billion shilling mark after additional costs to their initial budget. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAs excitement builds ahead of the event slated for Friday, 2 to Saturday, 3 May in Gaborone, details of the financial commitment required to deliver the global spectacle have come into sharp focus.The Local Organising Committee (LOC) is working with a budget that has risen to P153 million (approximately Ksh1.45 billion), driven largely by infrastructure upgrades and operational demands.Ferdinand Omanyala unveils packed April scheduleThe budget has received a boost from key corporate sponsors, including Debswana Mining Company, which contributed P16 million (Ksh152 million), and Stanbic Bank Botswana, which added P5 million (Ksh47.5 million). They join other founding sponsors such as Botswana Telecommunications Corporation Limited, Halfway Toyota, and Diamond College of Botswana.Accordi..

Unlike his predecessor at Juventus, Igor Tudor, who took over Tottenham’s bench as a firefighter and left it just 44 days later, leaving the job unfinished, Luciano Spalletti’s mission at Allianz Stadium seems to have succeeded. Moreover, it will continue.After many struggles and a genuine managerial merry-go-round in the last two years (with the Croat and Thiago Motta), Juve have apparently found an adequate tactician. Hence, it’s no wonder that, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, they are about to extend Spalletti’s deal and let him continue his quest to bring the club back to its former glory.Luciano #Spalletti is ready to sign the contract extension with #Juventus until 2028 (€6M/year). Via @NicoSchira pic.twitter.com/ZodHODGUb1— Around Turin (@AroundTurin) April 9, 2026 The 67-year-old sat on the Old Lady’s bench on October 30, 2025, and found himself in a very tricky situation. Tudor left after an eight-game winless run, and things had to change quickly.Fortunately for the Tur..

Following recent inspiring performances, Posta Rangers midfielder Jackson Macharia has been crowned the March FKF Premier League Player of the Month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMacharia was recognised during an award ceremony held on Thursday, 9 April, on the sidelines of the team’s training session at the Thogoto Teachers College.PLAYER COMPARISON: How Shariff Musa and Ronald Sichenje are redefining wing playThe former Tusker FC man emerged victorious, beating stiff competition from AFC Leopards attacking midfielder Tyson Otieno, Ulinzi Stars striker Paul Okoth, as well as Mara Sugar defender Robinson Musungu.Macharia was spurred on to victory courtesy of his four goals in March, the most by any player in the league, proving his significance to the Mailmen.##NAJAVA_MECA_9657397##Posta began the month on the wrong foot, losing 1-0 to Murang’a Seal before settling for a 1-1 draw with Gor Mahia, a match in which Macharia opened the scoring in the seventh minute before a g..

Atletico Madrid stunned Barcelona yesterday at Camp Nou and made a major step towards their first Champions League semi-finals since 2017.And even though Pau Cubarsi’s dismissal significantly eased Los Colchoneros’ job, while Alexander Sorloth’s goal sealed Barca’s fate, it’s safe to say that Julian Alvarez’s free-kick opener was the crucial (and most beautiful) moment of the game.Alvarez goal from this angle from this angle📐 pic.twitter.com/DTmnSbOstL— THEMBA ☄️ (@AkanniCFC) April 8, 2026 Cholo and his Spider stun Camp Nou! Ten-man Barca drowned in Simeone’s trenchesIt was the popular Spider’s ninth goal in the elite competition this season, breaking Diego Costa’s 12-year-old record and becoming the Atleti player with the most goals in a single UCL campaign.After the match, the press mainly wanted to know what Alvarez’s secret was and how he became so good at taking free kicks. His answer was simple – Lionel Messi.”Messi… When I’m with the national team, I always take time to watch ..

The Kenya U17 women’s national football team players have exuded confidence in earning a second qualification to the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Junior Starlets are already in camp in preparation for their qualifiers, beginning with a two-legged match against Namibia.PLAYER COMPARISON: How Shariff Musa and Ronald Sichenje are redefining wing playJunior Starlets are aiming to replicate a feat achieved in 2024 when they made it to the Dominican Republic edition of the tournament for the first time in history.Speaking from their training base at Kasarani Stadium, captain Bevarline Awuor said the team is motivated to make amends after missing out on the 2025 edition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658223##“The team is doing well. We are pushing ourselves, and I can say that every player is in a positive mood. There is pressure because we failed to qualify for the World Cup last year and have vowed to do all we can to qualify this year,” said Awuor.Lindey ..