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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: McCarthy’s new Harambee Stars tactical set up that nullified Rwanda

Rwanda and Kenya played out to a goalless draw at Amahoro Stadium, in a match defined by subtle structural alterations, positional rotations, and central crowding.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsStephen Constantine’s Amavubi side controlled slightly less of the ball with 49% possession compared to Kenya’s 51% in an encounter where both teams generated chances – Rwanda registering 9 total shots with 3 on target, and Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars tallying 8 shots with 2 on target.The match developed into a tactical stalemate where initial out-of-possession setups effectively nullified central progression, forcing both head coaches into mid-game adaptations and rotation shifts to search for territorial dominance.##NAJAVA_MECA_10012302##Constantine lined Rwanda up in a 3-5-2 formation in possession. Hakizimana Adolphe started in goal behind a back three composed of Nkulikiyimana Darryl, Clement Niyigena, and Emmanuel Imanishimwe. Obed Uwumukiza operated as the right wing-back ..

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Agnes Ngetich, Sabastian Sawe lead Kenyan charge in 2026 World Athlete of the Year nominations

Kenyan distance runners Agnes Ngetich and Sabastian Sawe have been nominated for the 2026 World Athlete of the Year awards.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two Kenyans are part of a star-studded 20-athlete shortlist announced ahead of the World Athletics Awards in Monaco on Sunday, 29 November, with 10 nominees selected for the women’s award and another 10 for the men’s honour.Ngetich has enjoyed a remarkable 2026 season, highlighted by her victory at the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships, where she won the title by 50 seconds in a women-only world record of 1:05:15.How AK is leveraging AFCON 2027 upgrades to prepare Kasarani for 2029 World ChampionshipsThe Kenyan also delivered a commanding performance at the World Cross Country Championships, winning the title by 42 seconds.Her season has been further underlined by world-leading performances over the track distances, with Ngetich clocking 8:08.95 for 3000m and 28:58 for 10,000m.Ngetich is up against a formida..

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Spanish-based Kenyan midfielder suffers massive injury blow

Cádiz midfielder Jack Onganya is set to spend several months on the sidelines after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Kenya U23’s 4-1 victory over Tanzania U23 in the first leg of their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier last week.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOnganya replaced Henry Omolo in the 55th minute at Nyayo Stadium but went down minutes later. He attempted to continue playing despite the injury before eventually being forced off in the 71st minute, with Syphus Owuor coming on as his replacement.Referee attack causes abandonment of Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United playoff [VIDEO]The midfielder subsequently returned to Cádiz in Spain for further medical assessment, where examinations confirmed that he had torn his ACL. He is now set to undergo surgery, with the injury expected to keep him out of action for an extended period.ACL injuries are among the most serious setbacks for footballers, with recovery following surgery typ..

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FIFA and DR Congo’s scandal over keeper Mpasi

The biggest scandal, which provoked calls for Gianni Infantino’s resignation, was an attempt to sell the FIFA World Cup rights to private investors. This accident was so big that people soon forgot another misdeed of the FIFA president – Balogun’s one-match suspension during the World Cup, which was overturned into a one-year suspended sanction. The governing body described the punishment as being deferred into a “conditional period of one year”, but the USA president, Donald Trump, revealed he called Gianni Infantino over the player’s red card and influenced the decision. And now we have another scandal, not as big as marketing rights, but as big as Balogun’s red card. It involves DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi.##TWITTER_

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Referee attack causes abandonment of Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United playoff [VIDEO]

Violence once again reared its ugly head in the beautiful game after unfortunate scenes were witnessed in the FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United at Ulinzi Sports Complex, which caused the game to be abandoned prematurely. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThings quickly went south midway through the second half after centre referee John Sulwe awarded Mombasa United a contentious penalty after the visitors took a corner kick, which saw one of their players hit the deck upon minimal contact.Why Harambee Stars assistant coach is satisfied despite failing to beat RwandaThe decision sparked vehement disapproval from the Sharks players, with a section of fans spilling from the stands and onto the pitch to accost the match official, who was hurriedly whisked away by the stewards.By the time of the abandonment, Kariobangi Sharks were leading 2-1 following a comeback courtesy of goals from Patillah Omoto and Douglas Omanga in t..

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Kenya weather Tanzania storm to advance in U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Kenya U23 battled hard to advance to the second round of the 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers on an aggregate score of 5-4 following a 3-1 loss to Tanzania U23 at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, 6 October. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Emerging Stars progressed after their commanding 4-1 victory in the first leg at Nyayo National Stadium a week earlier, with the aggregate result earning Kenya a second-round meeting with Ivory Coast in November.Referee attack causes abandonment of Kariobangi Sharks, Mombasa United playoff [VIDEO]More to follow…

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Kibera Soccer Women reveal how superior Ulinzi tactics orchestrated heavy defeat

Kibera Soccer Women head coach Bob Okallo has admitted Ulinzi Starlets outwitted them tactically during their weekend league encounter.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two sides clashed in an FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) match on Saturday, 3 October, at Ulinzi Sports Complex, where Ulinzi claimed an emphatic 6-1 victory.A brace from Velma Awuor and a goal apiece by Siliya Rasoha, Sharline Nambengele, Sheryl Angachi and Quinter Adhiambo saw Ulinzi overturn an early goal by Anna Arusi to secure their biggest win of the season so far.##NAJAVA_MECA_10011837##Speaking after suffering their first loss of the season, Okallo explained how Ulinzi beat them in their own game.“I thought we had a good game plan and started really well and even scored to go ahead. However, Ulinzi pressed us high. Mistakes happened close to our goal, and we got punished. We were not really able to build from the back and got exposed,” said Okallo.Ulinzi Starlets coach reveal strategy behind big wi..

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First Kenyan referee to officiate at IRB Series on how rugby has evolved since the 90s

Friends School Kamusinga Chief Principal Paul Weloba has reflected on how rugby has evolved from the 90s to the modern era.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrom playing with little more than endurance and sheer resilience to officiating on the international stage, the former player, coach and referee has witnessed the transformation of Kenyan rugby from multiple vantage points.Weloba was among the pioneers of rugby at Friends School Kamusinga before joining Kenyatta University, where he played for Blak Blad. Today, he is the principal of Friends School Kamusinga, bringing his rugby experience full circle.Inside Kenya Rugby’s plan to transform Kenya Simbas and 15s rugbyReflecting on the modern game, Weloba cannot help but marvel at how much stronger and better prepared today’s players are.“Right now, you cannot play rugby with these kids. They will kill you!” he said with a laugh.But behind the humour is a serious appreciation of how far the sport has come, particularly in pl..

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Time for the last Argentine tango

Some football matches are remembered for the result, the goals or the trophies. Others become something far greater. Tonight in Buenos Aires, Argentina will face Benin in a friendly that is set to mark Lionel Messi’s final appearance for his country.The Monumental will not simply be hosting another Argentina fixture. More than 84,000 fans are expected to gather for one last chance to watch the man who has lived through every chapter of the national team’s journey over the past two decades – from the teenager who was constantly compared to Diego Maradona, to the captain who was repeatedly questioned for failing to deliver a major trophy, and eventually the player who gave Argentina almost everything there was to win.𝟐𝟏 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬. 🥺 A legendary career. A man who has brought so much joy to millions of people’s faces. ❤️ He went on to make history, winning three major trophies for his country. 🏆🏆🏆 He played in 6 different World Cups. Became Argentina’s all..

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How AK is leveraging AFCON 2027 upgrades to prepare Kasarani for 2029 World Championships

Athletics Kenya (AK) is using the ongoing renovations at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as a strategic opportunity to address the stadium’s shortcomings and prepare it for the 2029 World Athletics Championships.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe move is aimed at avoiding duplication of work and costs by ensuring that upgrades being undertaken for AFCON 2027 also meet the more demanding technical requirements of World Athletics.World Athletics awarded Nairobi the hosting rights for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, marking a historic moment for Kenya and Africa. The championships will feature 49 track and field events and bring thousands of athletes, officials and fans to the country.But Kenya’s successful bid was built partly on lessons learned from its unsuccessful attempt to host the 2025 World Championships.##NAJAVA_MECA_10011836##During the 2025 bidding process, an evaluation of Kenya’s bid identifie..

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