Sacked Shabana FC head coach wins FKF Premier League Coach of the Month award

Immediate former Shabana FC head coach Peter Okidi has been named the FKF Premier League Coach of the Month for February, barely a week after his dismissal from the Kisii-based club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi’s recognition comes after an impressive run that saw him edge out strong competition from fellow tacticians, including Patrick Odhiambo of Kakamega Homeboyz, William Muluya of Kariobangi Sharks, and Gor Mahia’s Charles Akonnor, all of whom enjoyed commendable performances during the same period.Murang’a Seal teenager joins Swedish club after interest from a host of European sidesThroughout February, Okidi orchestrated a flawless run with Shabana, guiding the side to four consecutive victories.The Kisii-based outfit secured narrow but crucial 1-0 wins over Bandari FC, Tusker FC, and Mathare United, before sealing a convincing 2-0 triumph against Posta Rangers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9623182##Notably, the team scored five goals and conceded none, highlighting a well-dri..

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How much Mercy Oketch, Jacob Krop made from World Indoor Championships despite not winning

Kenyan duo Mercy Oketch and Jacob Krop still walked away with notable prize money from the World Athletics Indoor Championships from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March in Torun, Poland, despite not clinching top honours.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOketch pocketed $6,000 (approximately Ksh774,000) after finishing fifth in the women’s 400m final, where she clocked a new national record of 51.25 seconds. Murang’a Seal teenager joins Swedish club after interest from a host of European sidesHer performance not only secured her a place among the top six but also underlined her steady rise on the global stage.Krop, meanwhile, earned $8,000 (approximately Ksh1,032,000) after finishing fourth in the men’s 3000m final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9623179##Great Britain’s Josh Kerr took gold after clocking 7:35.56, cutting the tape ahead of American Cole Hocker (7:35.70) and Frenchman Yann Schrub (7:35.71), who took silver and bronze respectively.According to World Athletics, the top six finishers in ..

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Neymar fought for a place in the national team… at the poker table

Even the birds on the branches know what kind of reaction — not only in Brazil, but worldwide — was sparked by Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to leave out Neymar for the matches against France on March 26 and Croatia on April 1.The football world has been divided by this call, while Neymar himself was deeply disappointed not to be with the national team, although he expressed confidence that he could still make the squad for the World Cup.🚨💣 Neymar has spent nearly 24 hours playing high-stakes online poker across Friday to Sunday while officially sidelined from Santos’ match against Cruzeiro for “workload management.” 😳The No.10 was already active at the virtual tables during the game on Sunday afternoon —… pic.twitter.com/sZdAnAvMbf— Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) March 23, 2026 However, words are one thing, and actions something entirely different. That’s where all logic seems to fall apart when it comes to a player for whom Paris Saint-Germain once paid 222 milion euros. For som..

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Beyond the net: How Githurai Kimbo Volleyball Academy is using sport to fight societal ills

In the tightly packed streets of Githurai 44 and 45, life rarely slows down long enough to breathe. Here, survival is not just a concept but a daily negotiation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two neighbourhoods are frequently described in the same breath: overcrowded, with mass unemployment, and the ever-present shadow of petty crime. Stories of phone snatching, drug abuse, and gang activity are common currency, while rapid urbanisation continues to stretch already limited resources.But even in the midst of this noise, something softer yet powerful is taking root.Amid the chaos, there is the steady, grounding sound of a volleyball meeting the palm of a hand.MYSA part of two Kenyan football projects benefitting from UEFA’s Ksh70 million investmentOn a rare calm Friday evening at Lily Academy Grounds in Githurai 45, the tension that often hangs in the air seems to loosen its grip. The sky opens up, clear and forgiving. At exactly 4 PM, children begin to trickle in, then ..

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Government embarks on plan to reconstitute 2027 AFCON Local Organising Committee

The Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, says plans are underway to overhaul the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Local Organising Committee (LOC).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe CS, speaking on Tuesday, 24 March, during the official announcement and launch of the FIFA Women’s Series that will be hosted by Kenya next month, said the Kenyan government was embarking on a 7-10-day process to appoint a fresh LOC, which is expected to oversee the country’s hosting of the 2027 AFCON next year.As per Mvurya, who also allayed fears of Kenya failing to meet CAF’s deadline of paying Ksh3.9 billion hosting fee, said the move to reconstitute the committee was due to “higher responsibilities” that will come with Kenya co-hosting the 2027 AFCON alongside PAMOJA neighbours Uganda and Tanzania.Kenya risks losing 2027 AFCON co-hosting rights over Ksh3.9 billion fee“We are in the process of constitu..

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Murang’a Seal teenager joins Swedish club after interest from a host of European sides

Teenage Murang’a Seal midfielder Paul Osama is the latest acquisition by Swedish outfit Enköpings SK.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis comes after Seal, on Wednesday, 25 March, reached an agreement with the Swedish third-tier club over the transfer of the 18-year-old.The development, confirmed by club CEO Josh Mwangi, is the culmination of an intense round of negotiations, which fetched offers from clubs in Sweden, Belgium and Norway.##NAJAVA_MECA_9622289##Enköpings SK eventually ended up winning the race for his signature, ending Osama’s short spell at Seal.“From Murang’a to Sweden,” Murang’a Seal said in a farewell post on Wednesday morning. “Paul Osama, you gave this badge everything. The goals, the fight, the moments we’ll never forget.Now it’s your time. Sweden awaits – go shine, go conquer. We’re proud of you. Forever a Seal.”From Murang’a to Sweden 🇸🇪💛🖤Paul Osama, you gave this badge everything. The goals, the fight, the moments we’ll never forget.Now it’s your ti..

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What’s next for Salah? His agent claims no one knows, but one road seems inevitable

Last night, the news broke – and it landed like a thunderclap across the football world. Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool FC at the end of the current season, bringing an era at Anfield to a close and sending shockwaves through fans, pundits, and potential suitors alike.What comes next, however, remains shrouded in uncertainty.”We do not know where Mohamed will play next season,” his agent Ramy Abbas Issa posted on Tuesday night. “This also means that no one else knows.”And yet, speculation is already accelerating.##NAJAVA_MECA_9626427##The most obvious pull, particularly for a global superstar entering the later stages of his career, comes from Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Pro League has rapidly transformed into a destination for elite names, with figures like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema leading the charge. Salah would also find familiar faces there, including former Liverpool teammates Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Georginio Wijnaldum.Pharaoh steps down from his Anfield throne..

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Real Madrid failed to detect Mbappe’s injury because they examined wrong leg!?

Serious controversy is swirling around Real Madrid. A report from RMC Sport claims that star forward Kylian Mbappe may have been subjected to a major diagnostic mistake during his time at the club — one that could have had severe repercussions, even putting his participation in this summer’s World Cup at risk. Injury woes surrounding Mbappe!For a prolonged period, Mbappe dealt with knee discomfort, at times continuing to play through pain without a clear understanding of the underlying issue.Mbappe reveals the true state of his kneeAnswers only came after he sought further evaluation back in Paris. Working alongside renowned knee expert Bertrand Sonnery-Cottet, he adjusted his recovery plan — with positive results. Crucially, surgery was avoided, and the French striker has since returned to action, marking his comeback in the Champions League clash against Manchester City (2-1).Shockingly, Sonnery-Cottet reportedly concluded that “the work done in Madrid was inadequate.” Even worse, th..

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SCHOOL GAMES: Hospital Hill set lofty target ahead of Nationals

After a learning curve on their national debut last year, Hospital Hill High School hockey team return to the KSSSA Term One National Games with renewed belief, sharper preparation, and a clear objective: compete, contend, and conquer.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Nairobi-based side heads to Kisumu for the Sunday, 5 to Sunday, 12 April championships, carrying not just ambition, but the lessons of experience. For head coach Adams Obura, this year’s campaign represents a transition from participation to genuine contention.Hospital Hill’s first appearance at the nationals exposed the realities of elite school hockey – intensity, tactical discipline, and depth.“As debutants last year, we lacked the experience and couldn’t counter the level of those teams,” says Obura.St Charles Lwanga dreaming big ahead of National Games after both girls, boys qualifyThat experience, however, has become the foundation for their 2026 campaign.“This year, the boys are very ready, and we’ve ..

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NSL PREVIEW: Equity, 3K eye promotion boost as MCF, Gucha battle for survival

The National Super League (NSL) action resumes on Wednesday, 25 March, with two rescheduled fixtures set to take centre stage, each carrying significant implications at both ends of the table.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt the heart of the midweek schedule are two compelling encounters, each pitting sides with sharply contrasting ambitions as the campaign edges closer to its defining stretch.MCF vs Equity FCAttention first turns to Ndalani Complex in Machakos, where Mully Children’s Family (MCF) will host debutants Equity FC in a clash defined by sharply contrasting ambitions. Tusker FC head coach reveals new role for Eric KapaitoFor MCF, the fixture presents yet another opportunity to revive a faltering campaign that has left them rooted at the foot of the standings.The struggling side, currently on 14 points, find themselves staring at the real threat of relegation and will approach the encounter with urgency and desperation. Since their reinstatement into the league,..

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