Nondies RFC emphatically sealed their place in the Kenya Cup playoffs after dismantling Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby 50-7 in a rescheduled fixture played on Saturday, 28 March at the Ngong Racecourse.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe clash, initially slated for Saturday, 7 March, was pushed forward due to adverse weather conditions and proved decisive at both ends of the table.While Nondies celebrated a statement victory, the result confirmed MMUST’s relegation to the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship after just one season in the top tier.Why KCB Rugby have retired jersey 31Nondies, popularly known as the Red Lions, wasted no time asserting their dominance. Fullback Ronnie Omondi opened the scoring with a well-engendered try, and Kelvin Sheunda calmly slotted the conversion to hand the hosts an early 7-0 lead.With conditions easing, Nondies grew in confidence and rhythm. Victor Rolena soon crossed over for the second try, with Sheun..

Kenya’s men’s national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, kicked off their HSBC SVNS II campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Germany 38-7 at Estádio Nicolau Alayon in São Paulo, Brazil, to strengthen their push for promotion to the HSBC SVNS Championship.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe clash marked the third meeting between the two sides this season, with Shujaa having edged the Nairobi leg in extra time before Germany responded with victory in Montevideo.MMUST relegated as Nondies storm into Kenya Cup playoffs with dominant winWith the stakes high, Kenya came into the encounter determined to assert dominance early and boost their chances of a top-three finish.Germany drew first blood in just the second minute, as Jakob Dipper beat Festus Shiasi on the outside to score, with the successful conversion handing the Europeans a 7-0 lead.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629124##Shujaa, however, wasted little time in responding. Patrick Odongo latched onto a perfectly weighted kick from Samuel Asat..

KCB FC halted their three-match winless run with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mara Sugar FC in an FKF Premier League match played on Saturday, 28 March at the Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHeading into the match, the Bankers were ninth on the log with 34 points, enduring a poor run that had seen them taste victory just once in their previous five matches.The Sugar Millers, on the other hand, were 12th on the log and, despite a torrid run, had won two of their previous five matches.PLAYER COMPARISON: Two right backs shaping the FKFPL title raceThe match started at a rather slow tempo, both teams moving the ball slowly and cautiously in attack and opening up as a way of maintaining the scores level in the early minutes.KCB started growing into the game from the fifth minute and taking calculated moves in attack through the wide areas where Boniface Omondi and Kelvin Etemesi were operating.Etemesi drove to the byline in the seventh minute and floated in ..

The 2026 edition of the Kip Keino Classic will feature a major format shift, with organisers opting for a night schedule to enhance both the fan experience and global viewership.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe meet will be held on Friday, 24 April, at the Nyayo National Stadium, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This marks the first time the event will be held under floodlights.Why Harambee Stars coach is satisfied despite loss to lowly-ranked EstoniaSince its inception, the World Continental Tour Gold event has traditionally been held on Saturdays, starting from 10:00 am through to the evening.Race Director Barnaba Korir says the decision is largely informed by the need to maximise television production and audience reach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9634474##“In the evening, it is actually much better, especially when it comes to TV production and viewership. It is during the evening when viewers are at home, and also, those who want to come to the stadium can come. Those who want to watch o..

It’s that time of the year when Arsenal and injuries are best friends. For years, the Gunners have had a period when their list of sidelined players reaches almost a dozen.This season, their squad is significantly deeper, so the occasional injuries haven’t affected Mikel Arteta’s team much, though the aforementioned rough patch seems to be knocking on the door of the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal sweating on Eze following a severe injury setbackMikel Merino has been absent since the end of January, while Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Magalhaes, and William Saliba all missed their national team gatherings due to injuries they had recently picked up.However, it wouldn’t have been an ordinary international break for Arsenal if it hadn’t taken its toll, sidelining at least one of their players. This time, it’s Noni Madueke.The forward started for England in a friendly match against Uruguay last night, but clocked only 38 minutes before being forced to leave the pitch due to a knee inj..

Fledgling Kenyan boxing talent, Emmanuel Opati, is set to take centre stage on Saturday, 28 March, in an international bout at the Woodside Leisure Centre Arena, marking a significant moment in his young career.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 20-year-old fighter will face Polish opponent Jakub Jablonski in what promises to be a high-energy contest, with more than 400 spectators expected in a sold-out arena.Opati expressed confidence ahead of the fight, emphasising his preparation and mindset.Praxides Anyango crowned East African champion in Nairobi boxing thriller“I am excited and ready for it. I have put in the work, so now it’s about staying sharp, composed, and giving a strong performance,” he said.The bout, scheduled for Saturday, 28 March, highlights the growing presence of Kenyan fighters on the international stage.For Opati, the fight is another step in a journey that began just over a year ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629222##“I have been training and building up to momen..

Even though the entire public in Morocco is focused on their “legal war” against Senegal over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, the Atlas Lions began their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly clash against another WC participant, Ecuador.Following a goalless first half, the popular Tri threw the first punch only three minutes after the break, when the winger John Yeboah broke the deadlock.New clash between Senegal and Morocco over AFCONThe Atlas Lions quickly pulled themselves together, but luck wasn’t on their side. In the 62nd minute, Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez stopped Neil El Aynaoui’s strike from the spot, while Mohamed Hrimat’s goal off a rebound was disallowed.Still, the Moroccans did not lose hope, and the leveller came in the 88th minute over the Roma midfielder, who managed to redeem himself for a wasted spot kick, heading the ball into the net following Achraf Hakimi’s corner kick.Hakimi et El Aynaoui ont failli perdre leurs dents !🇲..

On course to join the World Fencing League on Saturday, 25 April, at the Shrine in Los Angeles, trailblazing Kenyan Olympic épée star and reigning African champion Alexandra Ndolo continues to struggle with funding.Since switching allegiance from Germany to Kenya in 2022, Ndolo has repeatedly complained about neglect by the Kenyan Fencing Federation, and her latest rant is no different.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news##NAJAVA_MECA_9629433##Ndolo insists that while seeking private funding is a route she is exploring, those in charge of finances, representing her sporting institution, should do their job. “Their job of ensuring that funds dedicated to the sport reach those doing it. How can one be part of a sporting organisation and not respect those representing them, the organization and the country at the highest level?Cooperation, honesty and a willingness to share financial burdens should be a given, the foundation on which any sport could grow in the country.Why Harambe..

Former Kenya Cup champions KCB Rugby have taken the rare step of retiring jersey number 31 in honour of their standout lock Andy Cole Omollo.The jersey retirement marked an emotional send-off for one of their brightest young stars.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe KCB Rugby fraternity came together on the evening of Thursday, 26 March, in a ceremony filled with pride and emotion to celebrate Omollo, who is set to leave the country for Japan after securing an educational scholarship at Tenri University.We’re delighted to announce that our very own Andy Cole Omollo @ColeOmolo 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.As a club, we remain committed to developing pic.twitter.com/C5ZVtuUK3a— KCB Rugby Club (@kcbrugby) March 25, 2026 For the club, retiring the jersey was a powerful symbol of the impact he has made both on and off the pitch.“In a moment filled with pride and e..

Kenya’s Praxides Anyango was crowned the new East and Central African super-featherweight champion to cap a thrilling night of boxing at Masshouse, Ngong on Friday, 27 March.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFighting in Kalakoda Promotions’ “Nightmare in Nairobi III” main event, the diminutive 35-year-old shrugged off an inferior Halima Bandola of Tanzania to secure her second belt via unanimous decision.Anyango, who also holds the Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) title, was forced to dig deep in all 10 rounds of a rugged battle with the tactically-inept Bandola (2-9-1), doing just enough to convince the three judges, who all scored the bout 91-99 in her favour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalakoda Promotions (@kalakoda_promotions) The win, celebrated wildly by the capacity crowd who braved the long cold night, extended Anyango’s perfect record to 11-0-0, placing her on top of the regional mountain in her category.“I thank God and Kalakoda for giving me t..