Former Gor Mahia striker and current Kagera Sugar FC CEO Ronald Okoth believes the Tanzanian Premier League has moved miles ahead of the Kenyan top-flight and several other leagues on the continent due to its deliberate approach to broadcasting, commercialisation and club development.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Western Stima forward has gained a different perspective on the two football ecosystems since moving to Tanzania, where he has seen first-hand how the Ligi Kuu has been packaged into a commercial and media product.Okoth joined Kagera Sugar in July 2025 and was tasked with the responsibility of leading the club through a major restructuring project.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936564##He delivered the immediate objective in his first season as the club secured promotion back to the Tanzanian Premier League after suffering relegation.Beyond his work at club level, the former top-flight striker has been impressed by the structure around the Tanzanian league, particular..

With the capacity of 81365, the Borussia Dortmund’s “Signal Iduna Park” is proudly in fourth place in Europe, with only Barcelona, Wembley in London and Real Madrid boasting bigger stadiums, while Stade de France in Paris is just below BVB with an 80.698 seats.And while it’s often possible to find a ticket for Barcelona matches (despite the high price), Borussia fans can only dream about that, as their tickets are sold out way in advance. Dortmund also brags about the famous “Yellow wall” with a capacity of 25,000 supporters, which is the largest grandstand for standing spectators in European football. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9945944##So, if you are so lucky to get a chance to be in Dortmund and get a ticket, a spectacle is guaranteed. And yet, the Villarreal fans obviously don’t think so, as their request for a match day ticket was more than modest – 39!Champions League is here: PSG aim for a three-peatVillarreal will play in the Champions League again and the first opponent is Borussia Dortmun..

With close to 10 days having elapsed since the 2026/27 Kenyan football season was slated to kick off, Tusker FC captain Abud Omar has explained how protracted court battles leading to the delay in league commencement are affecting the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUnlike a majority of leagues across the world, the Kenyan top-flight is yet to kick off due to a standoff emanating from the implementation of the relegation/promotion criteria.Harambee Stars winger breaks Alexander Isak’s record after scoring first LaLiga goalFKF applied the 2025 Regulations, which dictate that the last three FKF Premier League teams will be relegated automatically at the conclusion of the season, while a section of stakeholders led by Kariobangi Sharks argue that the rules were passed after the commencement of the 2025/26 season, which makes them illegal.Instead, Sharks are seeking the adoption of the 2019 Regulations, which included a promotion/relegation playoff between th..

Kenyan marathoner Caren Chelagat has been handed a four-year ban after testing positive for the prohibited substance norandrosterone, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 31-year-old returned an Adverse Analytical Finding on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, following her participation in the Durban International Marathon, where she finished fifth in 2:40:40.Jakob Ingebrigtsen apologises for ‘losers’ outburst after fourth-place Diamond League finishChelagat maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings, insisting she had not knowingly used the banned substance. She attributed the positive test to medication administered at a medical facility shortly before the Durban race.“The only possible explanation for the Adverse Analytical Finding was treatment she had received at a medical facility a few days prior to the Durban International Marathon; and she would check her medical records relating to that treatment and provide them to ADAK..

The Uganda king Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV suffered from cancer and underwent a treatment in the USA. Unfortunately, he passed away in the hospital on August 27th and will remain the youngest ever Uganda monarch as he took the throne in 1995 when he was only three years old. The succession plan was in place as the country’s president Yoweri Museveni and the nation’s Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba reportedly endorsed the selection by the kingdom’s Royal Succession Committee. And this body decided that the successor should be George Desmond Kamurasi, who captains the SE Dons in Bexleyheath, south-east London!🚨NEW: A goalkeeper for a London non-league team has been chosen as the next king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdomHe is said to be reluctant to leave Britain.• George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, captains SE Dons in the ninth tier, based in Bexleyheath. A royal committee picked him after… pic.twitter.com/4tDZNRNIVk— The Mercian (@TheMercianNews) September 8, 2026 Mr. Ka..

Rising Stars head coach Gilbert Selebwa has named his final 25-man squad for the upcoming CECAFA U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Tanzania, with a blend of school-based prospects, local club players and a handful of youngsters plying their trade abroad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSelebwa, who recently took charge of the Rising Stars from Salim Babu, has opted for a balanced squad as he begins his tenure with the responsibility of guiding Kenya back to the continental showpiece.Harambee Stars winger breaks Alexander Isak’s record after scoring first LaLiga goalThe squad features a strong representation from schools, with Theodore Mwangi (Ongata Academy), Eugine Belety (Kakamega School), Stephen Ouma (St Mary’s Yala), Trevor Nasasiro (St Anthony’s Kitale), Brighton Nacheri (Kakamega School), Julius Ochieng (Kakamega School) and Brighton Omondi (St Mary’s Yala) earning selection.Notably, several players have made the step up from last year’s U17 side to the U20 set-..

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid kick-start their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign with a mouth-watering League Phase battle at Anfield on Wednesday night.This fixture represents a repeat of matchday one from last season when the Reds claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over their Spanish counterparts at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk netting a dramatic late winner.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Reds enter the tie buoyed by securing their first win under new manager Andoni Iraola, picking up a 2-0 away victory against Ipswich Town.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945959##Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid will be seeking a swift response following a wake-up call at the weekend, where their unbeaten La Liga start came to an abrupt halt in a 3-0 defeat away at Athletic Bilbao.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 09 SeptemberVenue: Anfield, LiverpoolUEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 1)Current standings: Both teams 0 points (Opening Matchday)Alonso vetoed his former te..

The best football in Europe is finally back! The 72nd edition of the European Cup/Champions League is getting under way, and the third since the competition underwent its latest revamp – the moment we got a proper league of elite clubs. Whether you like it or not, the new format has certainly brought us more clashes between the best teams during the opening phase. We will soon get to watch Real Madrid take on Inter and Arsenal, defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain face Barcelona and Manchester City, Bayern go up against Arsenal, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, Liverpool meet Inter and Atletico, Roma face Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid… And that is just a taste of this year’s feast. The first matches of this new edition of Europe’s premier club competition are scheduled for today, tomorrow and on Thursday. The league phase ends on 27 January, the play-offs are scheduled to begin in mid-February, while the final will be played on 5 June at the..

BETTING GUIDE: Napoli vs ArsenalArsenal start their quest for UEFA Champions League glory with a matchday one fixture against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsNapoli would have ideally wanted to come into this game on the back of a win, but a late meltdown saw them lose to Inter Milan at the weekend.It’s still early days to say there’s pressure on Massimiliano Allegri, but another loss here will attract a few daggers. The Gunners were the best team in the league phase last season and will aim for another perfect start.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945940##They have the tailwind of a cracking start to the league season, and Mikel Arteta’s team looks like value for money in the winning stakes.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 09 SeptemberVenue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, NaplesUEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 1)Current standings: Both teams 0 points (Opening Matchday)Vardy is back in England, will play anothe..