Date set for second edition of Meru University Mt. Kenya run

The second edition of the Meru University Mt. Kenya Run is set for Saturday, 5 September 2026, at the Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST), Marimba Campus.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2026 edition will feature seven race categories, providing an opportunity for participants of different ages and abilities to take part in the event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##The 14km race will headline the competition and is expected to attract elite male and female runners looking to test themselves on the challenging course.Registration for the race is set at Ksh2,500, with the winner taking home Ksh200,000, while the second- and third-placed finishers pocket Ksh150,000 and Ksh100,000 respectively.The 8km race will feature senior, masters (50 years and above), students and under-20 categories, with registration also set at Ksh2,500. The top three finishers will receive Ksh40,000, Ksh30,000 and Ksh20,000 respectively.Kenya handed major boost in Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars..

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Jakob Ingebrigtsen set for sensational return at Ultimate Championship

Two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set for a high-profile return to the global stage when he lines up in the 1500m at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme on Saturday, 4 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Belgian meeting will serve as the opening night of the two-day Diamond League Final, with Ingebrigtsen joining a stacked field at King Baudouin Stadium as he continues his comeback from an Achilles injury.Jepchirchir leads Kenyan 1-2 in Sydney as Gobena rewrites course recordThe Norwegian has been away from competition for much of the season after undergoing Achilles surgery in January. His return to racing, however, has already produced a glimpse of the form that has made him one of the world’s dominant middle-distance runners.Ingebrigtsen made his competitive comeback at the European Championships in early August, immediately reclaiming his place at the top by winning his fourth consecutive 5000m title and seventh European Championships gold medal.##NAJ..

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Routine procedure, serious business: McTominay out for a month following heart surgery

The 56 minutes Scott McTominay played in Napoli’s home defeat to Como (2-1) three days ago will be his last until the second week of October, as the Scot is set to undergo a minor heart procedure that will keep him sidelined for approximately a month.🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Scott McTominay (29) will have surgery to correct a heart condition following an onset of a mild benign arrhythmia. 🏥 McTominay will miss Scotland’s next Nations League matches, confirms @ScotlandSky.Speedy recovery to him. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/sIfNCrL0Ns— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) September 1, 2026 The Serie A giants confirmed the midfielder’s condition in a statement on their official website.”Due to the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo PFA surgery in the next few days. He will be available again after the international break.”Classy – Scots print banknote with McTominay’s goal in honor of WCThe player himself revealed in an interview with Corriere della Sera that he isn’t worried at all.”No,..

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Kenya Simbas back-rower joins French club

Kenya Simbas back-rower Bethuel Anami is set for a return to France after securing a move to US Tours Rugby.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAnami will join the team which competes in Fédérale 1, the fifth tier of the French rugby union league system. The division sits below Top 14, Pro D2, Nationale 1 and Nationale 2, with clubs competing in regionalised pools during the regular season.Why Strathmore Leos’ Patrick Kluivert went against the grain to play rugbyUS Tours are placed in Pool 1, with the top-performing sides advancing to the championship playoffs for the Trophée Jean-Prat and the opportunity to earn promotion to Nationale 2.The club has a rich history, having competed in France’s First Division between 1951 and 1954. US Tours also reached the second level of French rugby during the professional era and played in Pro D2 before relegation following the 2001-02 season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##After spending 14 years battling through the lower amateur divisions, the clu..

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Mudryk and Grealish seeking loan revivals: Spurs & Everton as their safe havens

It was November 28, 2024, when Mykhailo Mudryk played his last official match. He scored in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Heidenheim in the UEFA Conference League, before being handed a lengthy doping ban shortly afterwards.The Ukrainian served 20 months of his suspension before reaching an agreement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in July 2026, following his appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Under the agreement, his time served was deemed sufficient to satisfy his suspension, effectively lifting Mudryk’s ban from competitive action.Now, it’s time for him to try to get his career back on track. But not at Stamford Bridge, where he arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 for €70 million, but at Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Chelsea.A message from Misha 🤳 pic.twitter.com/VVoKfRWMjf— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 1, 2026 Even though it had little to do with the Blues, the ordeal the forward has just been through is definitely the toughest period o..

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Kenyan midfielder completes move to English side

Harambee Stars midfielder Zech Obiero has joined English League Two side Gillingham on a season-long loan from Leyton Orient as he seeks regular first-team football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 21-year-old central midfielder becomes Gillingham’s second signing on transfer deadline day and could make his debut on Saturday when the Gills travel away to face Rochdale.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##“Gillingham have made their second signing on transfer deadline day with the capture of Zech Obiero from Leyton Orient on a season-long loan deal,” read the statement in part.Obiero was named in Leyton Orient’s squad for their match against Bromley on Tuesday night but did not feature, with the midfielder on the verge of completing his temporary move to Gillingham.The transfer is subject to EFL ratification, with Gillingham confirming that an interview with the Kenyan will be released on Gills TV in the coming days.Kenyan teenager marks Harambee Stars call up with debut goal in Englan..

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SEASON PREVIEW: Gor Mahia out to kick-start hegemony but face tall order in CAF Champions League

Gor Mahia is a storied club steeped in deep history and will be looking to once again kick-start their hegemony that has been disrupted by Tusker FC and Kenya Police FC in the past decade, but ahead of the new season, the record Kenyan champions will be looking to flex their muscle on the continent, although a daunting CAF Champions League draw leaves them with a mountain to climb.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis is the pressure that Gor Mahia heads into the new 2026/27 season with. The fans will not just be demanding a league title, but for performances worthy of Kenya’s most decorated club.The club successfully achieved last season’s target of reclaiming the league title from Kenya Police FC; their success-thirsty fans are now keen on establishing dominance in the Premier League and ending their six-year wait for a Mozzart Bet Cup, even as they strive to improve their stake in continental football.Big names missing from McCarthy’s latest Harambee Stars squadIn fact, t..

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Government seeking Ksh38.7 billion loan to upgrade stadiums across Kenya

The government is seeking to borrow Ksh38.74 billion through the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) to finance the construction and completion of 33 stadium projects across the country.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe proposed 15-year facility will be secured against future revenues of the Sports Fund, which is largely financed through taxes and levies collected from the betting industry.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930459##The move is part of the government’s wider efforts to improve Kenya’s sports infrastructure, with stadium projects currently underway in Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and more than 20 other counties.According to Business Today, the Sports Fund has begun the process of recruiting a transaction advisor and lead arranger to structure the facility, with financing expected to be secured within 60 days of the appointment.Ferdinand Omanyala announces premature end to his 2026 seasonThe Ksh38.74 billion facility would become the second securitisation backe..

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City’s rebuild completed: Enzo joins Etihad crew in a record £125m move!

At around 23.30 in England – and 01.30 in Nairobi – Enzo Fernandez officially became a Manchester City player.The Argentine joined the Cityzens from Chelsea in a £125 million deal, which matched the Premier League record set by Alexander Isak’s move from Newcastle to Liverpool last year.Introducing our new Argentinian Blue 🇦🇷🩵 pic.twitter.com/nEHQ1oM855— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 1, 2026 At the same time, the club from the Etihad Stadium completed the rebuild of their midfield that will have a completely different look.Players from Pep Guardiola’s era – Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders, and Nico Gonzalez – left the club for a combined fee of €177 million, while their replacements – Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Enzo Fernandez – cost the Cityzens more than twice as much (€375 million). Still, Enzo Maresca will have plenty of options at his disposal.The negotiations between Chelsea and Man City were exhausting. The Blues were naturally not keen on letting their ..

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Ferdinand Omanyala announces premature end to his 2026 season

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has been forced to end his 2026 athletics season early after suffering an injury that has ruled him out of his remaining races.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan sprint star, who holds the African 100m record, will not compete again this season after sustaining a stress fracture to the heel bone of his left foot.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930301##Omanyala was scheduled to feature at the Diamond League Final in Brussels on Sunday, 4 and Monday, 5 September, before appearing at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, set for Friday, 11 to Sunday, 13 September 2026.However, the injury has forced him to withdraw from both competitions as he turns his attention to recovery.The 30-year-old announced the development on his official X account (formerly Twitter), revealing that the injury had affected his performances in recent weeks and eventually brought his season to a premature end.Big names missing from McCarthy’s latest Haramb..

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