The Kenya women’s national volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, have been paired with Nigeria in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, with rivalry between the two countries set to be renewed yet again.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile the two nations have had numerous encounters on the pitch, off it the rivalry extends with fans and citizens occasionally engaging in friendly online banter.Malkia Strikers cruise into round of 16 after thumping MaliMalkia Strikers qualified for the Round of 16 having emerged as Pool A winners following wins over Zambia and Mali in a group that only had three teams.The West African side, on the other hand, posted mixed results, opening with a 1-3 defeat to Tunisia, before bouncing back with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Ghana and concluding with a heavy 0-3 loss to African giants Cameroon.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922021##In the Round of 16 draw, heavyweights were paired against lesser opposition as ..

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened the tendering process for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, unveiling 22 procurement opportunities as preparations for the historic tournament in East Africa gather momentum.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to documents published on the continental football governing body’s official website, CAF has invited established and experienced service providers to bid for a range of services required to stage the tournament, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A look at Harambee Stars forward’s impressive maiden start against Real MadridThe tenders cover key areas of tournament operations, technology, broadcasting, accommodation, transport and matchday services.Among the 22 opportunities advertised are end-to-end ticketing services, integrated transport services, hotels and accommodation, infotainment, venue access management, accreditation printing materials and accessories, acce..

The 64th edition of the German top flight, the Bundesliga, is set to kick off tonight at 21.30, when the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, host Stuttgart.The Bavarians’ latest signings, like Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, will have a chance to showcase themselves in front of the home crowd, while the clash at the Allianz Arena will also mark the Bundesliga debut in a Stuttgart jersey for several of their players.##EDITORS_CHOICE##One of them is Grischa Promel – a relatively little-known 31-year-old who built his career at various German clubs. From his boyhood club Hoffenheim, through Karlsruher, Union Berlin, and then back to The Kraichgauers, he eventually made his way to Stuttgart and the Champions League, which will be the biggest stage he has ever played on.However, even before making his Bundesliga debut for the Swabians, the midfielder set a wonderful example for the younger generation.As part of Stuttgart’s sponsorship deal with Mercedes-Benz, every player receives a bran..

The Champions League draw was held yesterday and, as has become customary since the introduction of the new format, it produced plenty of derbies.On their return to the UCL, Manchester United will face Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid from the first pot, while their clashes against AS Roma, Villarreal, and Como could also be interesting.✅ Home and away opponents for Pot 1 teams 🏠✈️#UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/OKyCVzJAJR— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) August 27, 2026 The reigning European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, will lock horns with Manchester City and Barcelona in blockbuster duels, with Arsenal’s encounters against Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Borussia Dortmund undoubtedly set to light up the football world.Los Blancos will play two Serie A clubs, Roma and Inter, while the Nerazzurri appear to have been handed a less favorable path, having to face Liverpool, Dortmund, Feyenoord, and Stuttgart.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Bayern Munich will meet two Premier League powerhouses, ..

When youths and elders from Kagumori, Kathangari, Kibugu, Kathuniri, Kiriari, and Kairuri sat down in 2010 and came up with the idea of forming 3K FC, the dream was simple but ambitious: build a team that would eventually compete in the top flight and bring the excitement of Premier League football closer to their communities.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOver 16 years later, that dream is alive, with 3K preparing to make their maiden appearance in the FKF Premier League after earning promotion from the National Super League (NSL) alongside Migori Youth at the end of the 2025/2026 season.The Embu-based side spent two seasons in the second tier before producing a strong second leg last season, going unbeaten throughout the second half of the campaign to secure promotion and finally give the supporters who have followed the club’s journey for years the chance to watch their team compete at the highest level of domestic football.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: A look at Harambee Stars fo..

So far, so good for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea. Truth be told, the real challenges are yet to come, but it’s always nice to start the season with two wins.Four days ago, the Blues narrowly beat Fulham at Craven Cottage (3-2) in their Premier League opener, and last night, they recorded their first Stamford Bridge triumph of the campaign, overcoming Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town 2-0 in the EFL Cup Round of 32.Xabi Alonso: Goalkeeper, now! – Aston Villa: Here, take EmiThe resilient third-tier club managed to go into the break level, as their goalkeeper Josh Keeley denied Cole Palmer and Reece James’ dangerous efforts, while Morgan Rogers’ close-range strike crashed against the crossbar.However, after the break, Chelsea shifted up a gear and broke the deadlock just five minutes into the second period through Wilshere’s former Arsenal and England teammate, Danny Welbeck. The 35-year-old headed home Malo Gusto’s perfect cross, scoring his debut goal for the Blues and showing that he still has a l..

Kenya Sevens speedster Patrick Odongo is set to miss the Embu 7s after picking up another ankle injury during the Kabeberi 7s held from Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 August at the RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdongo sustained the latest setback during his club’s final match of the opening day against Kenya Harlequin, having already been managing an injury to his other leg suffered during the Hong Kong 7s.The Daystar Falcons lynchpin, who did not feature at the Driftwood 7s, is expected to spend about two weeks on the sidelines as he undergoes rehabilitation.David Nyangige delighted to make KCB debut after months of transfer saga“I picked up an injury during the Kabeberi 7s. I injured my ankle in our last game of the first day against Quins.I actually got injured early in the game, so I will be out for some time, probably around two weeks. I’ll have the leg checked, and then we’ll see how it progresses,” Odongo told Mozzart Sport.The injury comes as Odongo was ..