Harambee Stars thump Grenada to seal podium finish in FIFA Series

Harambee Stars picked up their first-ever win in the FIFA Series after overcoming Grenada 2-0 to finish third in the mini tournament following an encounter played on Monday, 30 March at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFirst-half goals from Austin Odhiambo and Ryan Ogam ensured Kenya went into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead, while a goal from Zech Obiero and ensured an emphatic win for Kenya.🔴 LIVE BLOG: Harambee Stars prove too strong for Grenada in FIFA Series playoffBenni McCarthy’s charges opened the tournament with a 1-1 draw against Estonia before losing the match on post-match penalties, which set up a third-place playoff against Grenada, who lost to hosts Rwanda in their FIFA Series opener. Harambee Stars showed intent from the onset, dominating possession and creating early chances. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9636222##Their persistence paid off in the 14th minute when Austin ‘Rolls Royce’ Odhiambo capitalised on a rebound after Grenada’..

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🔴 LIVE BLOG: Ryan Ogam doubles Harambee Stars advantage against Grenada

Hello from wherever you are following us from, and welcome to our live blog as Harambee Stars aim to bounce back from their Estonia defeat with a clash against Gernada.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match is slated for a 5 PM (EAT) kick-off at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda, with this being the first-ever meeting between the two nations.Kenya have an opportunity to secure a third-place finish in the FIFA Series with a win against the Caribbean nation.

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Fans have reached the verdict – get the VAR out!

Three out of four Premier League fans are against VAR, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association – a verdict that feels less like frustration and more like fatigue.Nearly 8,000 supporters took part, and the numbers are blunt:- 90% say VAR has not improved the matchday experience.- 91% believe it has damaged the spontaneity of goal celebrations.- 94% think it makes watching football on TV worse.A survey by the Football Supporters’ Association has found that three-quarters of Premier League fans are against the use of VAR 🎥 pic.twitter.com/5fpQ0UA19g— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 30, 2026 The message is clear: the game feels different, and not in a good way.”People are annoyed about the time it takes, the accuracy, the lack of spontaneity,” said Thomas Concannon from the FSA. “It takes away from what football is meant to be.”And yet, for all the noise, VAR is not under real threat.The Premier League insists the focus is on improving the system, not r..

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🔴 LIVE BLOG: Austin Odhiambo puts Harambee Stars ahead against Grenada

Hello from wherever you are following us from, and welcome to our live blog as Harambee Stars aim to bounce back from their Estonia defeat with a clash against Gernada.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match is slated for a 5 PM (EAT) kick-off at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda, with this being the first-ever meeting between the two nations.Kenya have an opportunity to secure a third-place finish in the FIFA Series with a win against the Caribbean nation.

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🔴 LIVE BLOG: Austin Odhiambo starts as Harambee Stars release line up to face Grenada

Hello from wherever you are following us from, and welcome to our live blog as Harambee Stars aim to bounce back from their Estonia defeat with a clash against Gernada.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match is slated for a 5 PM (EAT) kick-off at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda, with this being the first-ever meeting between the two nations.Kenya have an opportunity to secure a third-place finish in the FIFA Series with a win against the Caribbean nation.

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2021 New York Marathon champion Albert Korir handed five-year doping ban

Kenyan marathoner Albert Korir has been handed a five-year ban from athletics after admitting to doping violations, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) confirmed on Monday, 30 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2021 New York City Marathon champion tested positive for Continuous Erythropoietin Receptor Activator (CERA), a potent blood-boosting substance and modern variant of EPO, in three separate samples collected in Kenya in October 2025.The tests were conducted while he was preparing for another New York race.Kenyans sweep titles in Yangzhou as records fallAccording to the AIU, the presence of the prohibited substance in multiple samples constituted “clear evidence” of repeated doping, qualifying as aggravating circumstances under anti-doping regulations. Korir did not possess a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), and no irregularities were found in the testing process, confirming the violation.The 32-year-old admitted to the charges on January 12, 2026, and accepted t..

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Shock for F1: Max Verstappen is considering retirement

At 28, Max Verstappen is still far from being the oldest active Formula 1 driver—Fernando Alonso is 44—but the Dutchman of Belgian descent could soon retire. After finishing eighth in Japan, the four-time champion made it clear through his comments that he is unhappy with the rule changes and the current state of Formula 1. However, Dutch outlet De Telegraaf went a step further, reporting that Verstappen is seriously considering ending his driving career at the end of the season.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: F1 driver Max Verstappen (28) has announced he is considering RETIRING from F1 this year, while being in his prime.This is like Kylian Mbappé considering retirement at the end of this season. pic.twitter.com/3xlkzNn61W— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) March 29, 2026 Verstappen has experienced a lot since making his debut at 17 in a Toro Rosso car. This year marks his tenth season with Red Bull Racing, with whom he has won four titles—almost five. He claimed championships consecutively in 2021, 2022, 2023..

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Kenya Sevens path to HSBC SVNS return after championship qualification

The Kenya national men’s rugby sevens team, Shujaa, have taken a significant step towards reclaiming their place among the sport’s elite after qualifying for the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHowever, despite the milestone, their journey to HSBC SVNS Division One remains a challenging and competitive road.Following their qualification, Shujaa will now face off against eight established top-tier sides: Fiji, South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Argentina, Great Britain, France, and Australia in the World Championship Series. Why KCB Rugby have retired jersey 31This stage will act as the ultimate battleground for promotion to the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS Division One.The series will be played across three high-stakes tournaments. The opening leg will take place in Hong Kong from Friday, 17 to Sunday, 19 April, before the action shifts to Valladolid, Spain (Friday, 29 to Sunday, 31 May), and concludes in Bordeaux, France (Friday, 5 to Sunday, 7 June..

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School Games: How AIC Nyayo are targeting national breakthrough after Eastern dominance

The quiet but dominant AIC Nyayo Girls’ hockey team heads into the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games in Kisumu carrying one of the most consistent records in recent school hockey, four consecutive Eastern Region titles, and a growing reputation as a disciplined, structured side ready for the next step.After once again asserting their dominance in the East with victory over Ukiya Girls in the regional final, AIC Nyayo return to the national stage determined not just to compete, but to contend for a place in the final and a ticket to the FEASSSA Games.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFor head coach Samuel Mulandi, the journey has been built on consistency and deliberate development.AIC Nyayo’s rise has not been accidental. According to Mulandi, the foundation of their success lies in sustained, year-round preparation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9636682##That continuity has allowed the program to evolve steadily over the past four years, creating a culture where performance is expected rath..

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If only Manchester were Lisbon… Bernardo Silva’s silent goodbye

Big names will always tempt Saudi Arabia. But not all of them are ready to go.Bernardo Silva might be one of those. With his contract at Manchester City expiring this year, the 31-year-old is suddenly one of the most attractive free agents on the market. And while the Middle East circles, Europe watches closely – especially Juventus, a club that has built a reputation on seizing proven stars without transfer fees.Silva fits the profile perfectly.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629860##Nine years in England, countless trophies, the peak of his career reached in sky blue. And yet, beneath all the success, there has always been a quiet sense that something never fully clicked.He admitted as much in Manchester City’s official podcast.Of course, the headlines focused on the obvious – his joy at staying long enough to win the treble in 2023. But between the lines, there was something more telling. Something closer to a goodbye.”Culturally, Portugal and England are very different,” Silva said. “The weather, t..

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