Details of Mark Otieno ambassadorial deal with major sports medicine company

In December 2025, the second fastest man in Kenya, Mark Otieno, secured a major ambassadorial deal with Oceania-based sports medicine company Rygg.The partnership will see the three-time national 100m champion, who boasts a personal best of 10.05 seconds, represent the brand on the global stage as it seeks to expand its presence in elite athletics.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor Rygg, the collaboration presents an opportunity to align with an athlete who embodies resilience and elite performance.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Otieno revealed that the deal was driven by his own initiative after discovering the brand online.“Truth be told, Rygg has been such a blessing. I remember scrolling through Instagram and coming across their products, and immediately thinking I would love to try their ointments,” he said.Government confirms Kenyan stadia that will host AFCON 2027The sprinter explained that the company produces two main ointments: one for pre-warm-up and another stronge..

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“We are back where we belong” Nyamira Girls eye redemption at Kisumu Nationals

After a year’s absence from the national stage, Nyamira Girls are back and carrying with them a familiar aura of belief, ambition, and unfinished business.Once crowned national and East African champions in 2023, the Nyanza-based side returns to the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games in Kisumu as Nyanza runners-up, determined to reassert their place among Kenya’s elite in girls’ hockey.For head coach Dennis Kigai, the return is more than just qualification, it is a statement.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news“We are happy to be back, because that is where we belong. The return signals our resolve to keep nurturing talent and competing at the highest level.”Nyamira Girls’ recent history is one of both excellence and disruption. In 2023, they reached the pinnacle, winning the national title before extending their dominance to the East African stage, where they were crowned champions in Huye, Rwanda.A year later, they returned to the national final but fell to Tigoi Girls, marki..

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Rodri sends “pick me” message to Real Madrid: Bernabeu is always incredible

The door isn’t just open – it’s wide open. And Rodri has made sure the message reached Real Madrid loud and clear.The Manchester City metronome, the brain of Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering machine, has dropped a bombshell: a return to La Liga is not just on his mind, it’s a desire.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, who has won nine major trophies in sky blue, has just come back from the abyss, after a brutal cruciate ligament injury wiped out the end of last season and delayed the start of this one. Yet he returned in style, commanding City’s midfield in the 2-0 League Cup final win over Arsenal like he never left.Real Madrid failed to detect Mbappe’s injury because they examined wrong leg!?But beneath the surface, something has shifted.Speaking to Onda Cero radio while on international duty, the Spaniard didn’t hide his wish to come back and play in his homeland:”I’d like to return, yes, obviously.””For me, La Liga is where I started. I still follow it, it’s true, not as much as before, but..

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Reliable KCB Rugby lock, Omollo, departs club

KCB Rugby have announced the departure of their standout youngster Andy Cole Omollo, who is set to relocate to Tenri University after securing an educational scholarship.Omollo, who has been one of the club’s top performers this season, leaves after a stellar campaign that saw him bag multiple Man of the Match awards and cement his place as a key figure for KCB Rugby Club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHe is scheduled to depart the country on Saturday, 28 March, marking the start of a new chapter that will see him balance academics with high-level rugby in Japan.In a statement, KCB Rugby expressed pride in the milestone, underlining their commitment to developing players beyond the pitch.“We’re delighted to announce that our very own Andy Cole Omollo will be heading to Tenri University in Japan on an educational scholarship, where he will further his studies while playing rugby at a high level. Collins Injera breaks silence on 2013 ban that cost him HSBC Sevens Series legA..

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Mbappe’s admiration for legend: “I can’t imagine World Cup without Neymar”

When one mentions clashes between Brazil and France, everyone probably instantly thinks of and most vividly remembers their two World Cup duels, and Les Blues’ two wins – 3-0 in the 1998 final and 1-0 in the 2006 quarter-final.Still, since that epic match from two decades ago, decided by Thierry Henry’s winner and Zinedine Zidane’s world-class performance, the two football giants met three times in friendly duels in 2011, 2013, and 2015.Brazil triumphed twice and lost once, and tonight the French will have a chance to tie the record in recent matches.Mbappe reveals the true state of his kneeAhead of the friendly game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA, France captain Kylian Mbappe spoke to the Brazilian ge.globo, and revealed several interesting things.When asked whether this Selecao team is Vinicius Jr’s or Neymar’s, the former teammate of both couldn’t make up his mind, though he praised the latter and expressed hope he’d feature in the upcoming World Cup.”What a q..

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Collins Injera breaks silence on 2013 ban that cost him HSBC Sevens Series leg

Kenyan rugby legend Collins Injera has opened up for the first time about the 2013 club-versus-country standoff that saw him sidelined from national duty and miss a leg of the HSBC Sevens Series, the Hong Kong 7s.The fallout stemmed from a dispute involving Mwamba RFC, the Kenya Rugby Union, and national team commitments. Mwamba had suspended Injera alongside Dennis Ombachi and Horace Otieno after they failed to feature in a Kenya Cup semifinal clash against Strathmore Leos, a match Mwamba went on to lose.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe club maintained that the union had contravened IRB regulations by barring the players from turning out in the fixture. The defeat saw Mwamba miss out on the final before finishing fourth after losing the playoff to KCB Rugby.As a result of the suspension, the affected players were barred from all rugby activity, effectively locking them out of national team duty with Kenya Sevens just as Mike Friday had taken over as head coach.Speaking ..

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“I’ll return on my terms”- Okidi to suitors

Former Shabana FC head coach, Peter Okidi, has hinted at a possible return to the Kisii-based side, but only under revised and more favorable conditions.The seasoned tactician made the revelation shortly after being named the February Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) Coach of the Month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi, who guided Shabana through an impressive run last month, stated that while he would not outright refuse a return, it would have to be on terms befitting his experience and contributions.“I can’t decline to return, but my terms will be high. The platform they have given me has allowed me to grow, and when we sit on the table, the confidence and conditions will reflect that,” Okidi explained.“Football is fleeting, today you are here, tomorrow you are elsewhere. The key is leaving on good terms. I remain in contact with the management, and if they call, I will consider returning, but under different terms.”Gor Mahia’s starman Dwang let’s us..

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Gor Mahia’s starman Dwang let’s us in on elaborate training regiment elevating his game

Gor Mahia midfielder Jackson Dwang’ has attributed his current prowess to former Nzoia Sugar captain Vincent Ngesa.Dwang’ has been in great form this season, first for Posta Rangers where his qualities attracted the interest of Kenyan giants, whom he joined in the January mid-season transfer window.While signing for a club of Gor Mahia’s stature comes with challenges in adaptation, The South Sudanese international has hit the ground running continuing with his great form and establishing himself as a key member of the team and a fan’s favourite.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDwang’s form and growth is not by fluke. Aside from the club’s normal training, the former Bandari FC man is under a strict and professional training regime under the tutelage of Ngesa as revealed in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport.“There has been great progress in terms of stability, power and endurance which forms the majority of what we do and what is most important for a player,” said Dwa..

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Like son, like father: Odegaard’s dad runs riot as coach in Norway

Norwegian football has never been too popular globally. Their clubs mostly failed to leave a lasting mark in European competitions, while Rosenborg’s Champions League quarter-final run in the 1996/1997 season was the exception that proved the rule.The Norway national team hasn’t participated in a major international competition since the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and, apart from a couple of famous players, this Northern European country is best known for its fantastic results in winter sports and handball rather than football.Nevertheless, this season changed everything, as Norway suddenly returned to the spotlight.Haaland and Co. celebrate securing the place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Norway (©Image Photo Agency/Getty Images/Gallo Images)Erling Haaland is having another ruthless Premier League campaign – though his impact hasn’t been vital, as his mercilessness is something everyone has got used to – while the popular Lions qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, breaking the curse tha..

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Senegal lodges an appeal, champion of Africa to be determined in court

From now on, the matter of the reigning football champion of Africa is in the hands of the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The body based in Lausanne, Switzerland, has officially confirmed receiving an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) regarding the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the Lions of Teranga of the title they won on January 18.Senegal have officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following the stunning decision to strip the nation of its Africa Cup of Nations title 🇸🇳 🏆 pic.twitter.com/N29VnXXvWg— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) March 25, 2026 Senegal beat the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the trophy match thanks to Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal, but the Atlas Lions were awarded a 3-0 victory because of the incidents that preceded the goal.Following referee Jean-Jacques Ndala’s decision to award Morocco a penalty kick deep in added time, a number of Senegalese players and staff, including manager Pap..

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