Snubbed Harambee Stars forward begs yet another goal in Zambia

Harambee Stars forward Moses Shumah extended his red-hot scoring form in the Zambia Super League, netting once more as Power Dynamos were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Prison Leopards.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe rescheduled fixture, played on Friday, 20 March at Arthur Davies Stadium, had initially been postponed a day earlier due to heavy rains, but it was Shumah who wasted no time stamping his authority once play got underway.The lanky forward, who was notably omitted from the latest Harambee Stars 23-man squad for the upcoming FIFA Series international matches, continued to make a strong statement on the pitch. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9612818##He broke the deadlock in the 35th minute, calmly finishing off a well-crafted move to hand the defending champions a deserved lead heading into the halftime break.The eight-time league champions returned for the second half intent on securing maximum points and maintained control for large spells of the contest as they edged closer ..

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Gor Mahia release matchday guidelines ahead of Shabana tie at Nyayo

League leaders Gor Mahia have released comprehensive ticketing and stadium access guidelines ahead of their highly anticipated Nyanza derby showdown against Shabana FC, scheduled for Saturday, 21 March, at Nyayo National Stadium.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsIn an official communication shared across their social media platforms, the record Kenyan champions detailed a structured plan aimed at ensuring smooth entry, orderly seating, and enhanced security for the expected large turnout.According to the directive, fans holding regular tickets for Gor Mahia will access the stadium through the Posta Gate (outer section) before proceeding to Gates 2 and 3 on the inner perimeter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612832##Meanwhile, Shabana supporters have been designated Gate C (outer) and will channel through Gate 10 upon entry.For premium ticket holders, both sets of fans, the VIP and VVIP, will utilize Gate A at the outer section before proceeding to Gate 1, which serves VIP, while VVIP will use th..

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BETTING GUIDE: Kenya Police vs KCB FC, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Kenya Police FC welcomes KCB FC on Saturday afternoon in what promises to be a tightly contested FKF Premier League clash, with only three points separating the two sides in the standings.The match will be played at the Police Sacco Stadium, kicking off at 3:00 p.m., as both teams push for crucial points in the race for a top-five finish in the FKF Premier League.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsKenya Police FC head into this fixture sitting 6th on the table with 37 points, and they will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Posta Rangers.Looking at their last five matches, Police have scored five goals and conceded three, registering two wins, two draws, and one loss. Their defensive solidity has been evident, keeping two clean sheets in that run, although inconsistency at home has seen them drop points in draws against APS Bomet and Bidco United.##NAJAVA_MECA_9612949##Coach Nicholas Muyoti is expected to field a strong lineup. In the attack, the focal po..

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Colosseum roars, Bologna strikes: Roma’s epic comeback ends in heartbreak

It felt like ancient Rome had come back to life.The ground trembled beneath 72,000 roaring fans, the Stadio Olimpico turned into a modern-day Colosseum – fierce, deafening, unforgiving.Roma’s supporters delivered a spectacle for the ages. Flags, flares, and a wall of sound pushed their team beyond the brink. And for a moment, it worked.From 1-3 down, the Giallorossi rose like gladiators. Goals from Donyell Malen and Lorenzo Pellegrini inside an electric 10-minute spell dragged the game to 3-3 and forced extra time. The Olimpico believed. Rome believed, but Bologna never blinked.Calm, ruthless, almost immune to the chaos around them, they waited for their moment, and took it. In the 111th minute, Nicolo Cambiaghi delivered the final blow, firing past Svilar to silence a stadium that had been shaking just seconds before.From thunder to silence in an instant.Roma had thrown everything into the fight – heart, pride, desperation – but it wasn’t enough. Even a late penalty shout couldn’t rev..

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Why FKF employees will soon be smiling all the way to the bank

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) employees have a reason to smile after an audit carried out by the federation suggested an increment to their wages after exposing significant pay disparities across its workforce.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsAccording to the Salary Survey Audit carried out by Africa Management Solutions Limited on instructions from FKF, the audit found that the salaries fall below prevailing Kenyan market rates, with local roles in the secretariat averaging about 16.5% above market minimums but 74% below market medians.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##The audit therefore raised serious concerns on staff welfare, the ability of the federation to attract and retain skilled professionals, and performance.However, more alarming from the report is the situation at the top management level roles, including that of the CEO, Football Development Officer, currently occupied by Francis Kimanzi, and Head of Leagues and Competitions Manager, currently held by Frank Ogolla, who ar..

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BETTING GUIDE: Villareal vs Real Sociedad, Match Previe, Team news and Prediction

Estadio de la Cerámica hosts an exciting La Liga clash on Friday night as Villarreal take on Real Sociedad.Villarreal sits fourth, two points behind Atletico Madrid, while Real Sociedad is seventh, just three points off sixth-placed Celta Vigo.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsVillarreal have enjoyed a strong campaign and occupy fourth place with 55 points from 28 matches, putting them firmly in control of a Champions League spot.Their recent form has been mixed but generally positive, with three wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five league outings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604643##During that run, they have scored seven goals while conceding eight, reflecting an attacking threat but also some defensive vulnerability.A 1-1 draw against Alaves last time out followed a solid 2-1 home win over Elche, showing they remain difficult to beat.Bitter milestone – Messi reached 900, but Inter were knocked outAt home, Villarreal have been particularly impressive, winning 11 of their 14 lea..

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Kevin Wambua outlines Kenya Sevens’ goals ahead of Montevideo and Sao Paulo legs

Kenya Sevens head coach Kevin Wambua has outlined clear objectives for his side as they prepare for the crucial final legs of the HSBC SVNS 2 series in South America.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsShujaa have already touched down in Montevideo, where the second leg of the competition will take place from Saturday, 21 March, to Sunday, 22 March, before the series finale shifts to São Paulo a week later.Heading into the back-to-back tournaments, Wambua has set his sights firmly on a top-four finish, an outcome that would significantly boost Kenya’s chances of qualifying for the SVNS World Championship stage and keeping alive their hopes of promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##“We have been training together as a team for the past three weeks following our third-place finish at the opening HSBC SVNS 2 leg in Nairobi,” Wambua said.“Our main objective, especially in the first week, was to review our performances through video analysis, identify areas where our execution fell short, an..

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Golfers Indiza, Nsanzuwera earn Sunshine Tour Cards after impressive East Africa Swing season

Kenya’s Dismas Indiza and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera have earned full playing rights on the Sunshine Tour, joining fellow East African Njoroge Kibugu following an impressive inaugural season of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing.The duo secured their cards after finishing second and third respectively on the Tour’s Order of Merit, capping off a highly competitive season that has now firmly positioned East African golfers on a clear pathway to the global professional game.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe trio will now transition to the Sunshine Tour, where they have received special dispensation to feature in the early part of the 2026 season, known as the “Winter Swing.” The swing runs from April to June and consists of a series of tournaments across Southern Africa before the mid-year break in July and August.Their schedule begins with the Mediclinic Invitational from 15 to 18 April. They will then feature at the FBC Zim Open from 7 to 10 May, before compe..

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Court upholds ruling on aborted match between Gor Mahia and Nairobi United

The High Court on Thursday, 19 March, upheld a decision by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Leagues and Competition Committee (FKFLCC) that the abandoned Premier League match between Nairobi United and table leaders Gor Mahia stands as a completed fixture.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsWhile suspending a decision of the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) that had directed FKFLCC to retry the dispute between the two sides, Justice Roselyn Aburili concurred with lawyer Charles Njenga, representing FKF, and ruled that the result would remain a 1-1 draw.The Milimani High Court stayed (suspended) the SDT directive ordering FKFLCC to revisit the dispute afresh, a matter that stemmed from the chaos that erupted when Nairobi scored during the match played at Dandora Stadium in December 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9611648##FKF had moved to the High Court to challenge the SDT decision on a dispute initially filed at FKFLCC to determine which team had won the match.Njenga told the court that the ..

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STARS ABROAD: Kenyan duo feature in Tanzania as Pamba Jiji hold Simba

Kenyan duo Shaphan Oyugi and Mathew Tegesi were in action as Pamba Jiji continued their impressive run in the Tanzanian Premier League after holding giants Simba SC to a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested encounter at CCM Kirumba Stadium on Thursday, 19 March.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsUnder the stewardship of Kenyan tactician Francis Baraza, Pamba Jiji once again demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline against one of the league’s most decorated sides in a rescheduled league match.Oyugi and Tegesi, both of whom were handed starting berths, featured prominently, while compatriot Brian Eshianda was named among the substitutes as the hosts frustrated the visitors.##NAJAVA_MECA_9604889##Simba, popularly known as Wekundu wa Msimbazi, broke the deadlock in the 33rd minute through Anicet Oura, who finished calmly to hand the visitors a deserved lead after sustained pressure.However, the advantage proved short-lived. Just three minutes later, Pamba responded decisively, rest..

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