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Italy gain momentum – Double victory over Turkey for the second place

Italy claimed an entertaining 3-1 victory over Turkey on Monday night at Bologna’s Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, continuing their UEFA Nations League campaign in Group One.The result moves Roberto Mancini’s team onto seven points, leaving them second in the group behind France, who have collected 10. Turkey, meanwhile, remain without a single point after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat.Three points in the bag 💰 #ITATUR #Azzurri #VivoAzzurro https://t.co/l0geHTelab— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@Azzurri_En) October 5, 2026 Despite the final scoreline, Turkey were the more convincing side during the opening 45 minutes. They enjoyed 60 percent of the possession and managed three attempts on target, but their inability to make the most of their opportunities in the final third ultimately cost them.They came close to finding the breakthrough themselves in the 17th minute when Ozcan unleashed a powerful effort from outside the penalty area. Donnarumma was alert, making an important save to keep the ..

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Inside Kenya Rugby’s plan to transform Kenya Simbas and 15s rugby

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has unveiled an ambitious eight-year plan to reshape the country’s 15s rugby programme, with the Kenya Simbas and Kenya Lionesses at the centre of a long-term strategy designed to produce better-prepared players and more competitive national teams.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe plan was presented during the 15s stakeholders breakfast on Wednesday, 30 September.The proposed 2027–2035 Fifteens Performance Strategy, themed “From Reach to Readiness,” represents a shift in KRU’s approach from expanding participation to developing quality, readiness and sustained international competitiveness.Friends School Kamusinga’s plan to build a rugby dynastyThe strategy will cover the entire 15s pathway, from U16 and U18 rugby to Chipu (U20), domestic competitions and the senior men’s and women’s national teams, with the ultimate goal of creating a connected system through which players can progress from schools and clubs to international rugby.Rather than ..

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Emerging Stars seek to complete U23 AFCON qualifiers first-round job against Tanzania in Tuesday clash

Kenya will look to finish the job when they face Tanzania in the second leg of their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) first-round qualifier at the Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday.The Emerging Stars traveled to Tanzania with a healthy 4-1 advantage from the first leg played at the Nyayo Stadium on 28 September. Today’s encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##Kenya produced an emphatic display in Nairobi, with: Paul Osama, Lawrence Okoth, Kevin Wangaya and Kelly Madada finding the net to put Anthony Kimani’s side firmly in control of the tie.Despite the commanding lead, Kimani has urged his players to approach the second leg with the same seriousness, warning that Tanzania will be a different proposition on home soil.“We have tried to fine-tune the players’ mindset. We have made them understand it is not going to be a walk in the park against Tanzania, who will be playing at home. They will up the tempo a little bit, and will take the pressure a..

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Survival on the line as Kariobangi Sharks seek to overturn first leg defeat to Mombasa United

Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United will battle in the decisive second leg of their FKF Premier League/National Super League playoff at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Tuesday.The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm, with Mombasa United carrying a slender 2-1 advantage from the first leg played in Mombasa last Thursday.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##Dennis Mabeya and Rawhide Waziri scored for Mombasa United in the first leg, while Wayne Dalvine Otieno pulled one back for Sharks, giving the Nairobi side a crucial away goal ahead of the return leg.With everything still to play for, Sharks head coach William Muluya has challenged his players to produce a stronger performance in Nairobi and make the most of their final opportunity to retain their top-flight status.”It is a game of two chances. We will have a last chance, a bullet to take. It is a 90-minute final. We have been around for 10 years. It starts with the mental part, which we will need to rectify. We will push harder, and I want to pr..

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France’s atomic attack stage a late comeback against Belgium

It was 76nd minute of the France – Belgium match in Paris and the result was still a shocking 0-1. Zinedine Zidane was on the brink of his first defeat as the country’s coach just five minutes later, it was already 2-1 for Les Bleus. France didn’t play well, didn’t create good chances, but when the former Real manager brought in his real stars, things soon changed and the game finished 4-1 for the hosts. Belgium played well, were organised, used their best chance of the game, but France is just too strong. The visitors were deprived of two very important players, Kevin De Bruye and Youri Tielemans who were suspended for this match, and should be given credit for leading for 76 minutes, but when it mattered, France won on the simple fact that they had far better individuals.The hosts were struggling, but only because Zidane decided to rotate and kept his stars on the bench. But when it looked like the defeat could really happen, the French boss fielded out his ‘heavy artillery’ and Olis..

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“I swear on my mother’s life, I”ll take Messi’s shirt’

The ‘D’ day for Argentina is getting closer. The whole nation is waiting for the match against Benin, in which their hero Lionel Messi will say goodbye to the national team. Apart from the lucky ones who will attend the match at the famous El Monumental (capacity 85000), the visiting team is also thrilled to be a part of the spectacle. Small African state Benin has been chosen as the opponent, and their players are also excited as they will see Lionel Messi for the first and last time on the pitch. Messi and his Argentina teammates are set to wear a commemorative Adidas shirt for the Benin match, created to mark the end of his international career with the Albiceleste. This shirt is already on sale in Mexico but the online shop ran out of shirts just hours after releasing them.##LINKED_NEWS_69614##For Benin midfielder Tijani Mohamed, this game will be all about celebrating Messi and getting his shirt after the game, even though the Argentinian will probably want to keep the shirt for h..

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PLAYER RATINGS: Erambo, Ogam struggle in Harambee Stars’ draw against Rwanda

Harambee Stars were held to a goalless draw by Rwanda in a FIFA international friendly at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, extending Kenya’s winless run across the three matches played during the latest international window.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBenni McCarthy’s charges had earlier drawn 1-1 with Eritrea and suffered a 1-0 defeat to Guinea in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying assignments before rounding off the international break with a stalemate against Rwanda.With neither side able to find the breakthrough in Kigali, here is how the Kenyan players fared:##PLAYER_RATINGS_110##

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🔴 As it happened: Harambee Stars held by Rwanda in international friendly

Hello and welcome from wherever you are joining us from, as the Harambee Stars battle Rwanda in an international friendly that will close the extended September/October FIFA window.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBenni McCarthy will be looking to relieve some pressure off his shoulders after a winless start to their home 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.Kenya opened their qualifier campaign with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home against lowly-ranked Eritrea before losing 1-0 to Guinea on the road.Wounded Harambee Stars seek to extend dominance over Rwanda in friendly encounterHarambee Stars have locked horns with Rwanda 17 times, winning on seven occasions and suffering defeat twice, while a draw has been registered seven times.

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Madina Okot’s Atlanta Dream claim early advantage in WNBA’s road to final

Madina Okot and her Atlanta Dream side overcame a slow start to beat the New York Liberty 92-82 on Sunday, 4 October, in Game 1 of the best-of-five Women’s NBA semifinals series.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe win marked Atlanta’s first victory in the semifinal round since 2018, and left it as the only undefeated team remaining in the post-season playoffs. The Dream are also on an eight-game winning streak dating back to the regular season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002696##“I thought we had a great third quarter,” Dream head coach Karl Smesko said. “They made a run at us, but we were just able to make enough plays down the stretch to close them out.”In a match where the Kenyan ace was barely used, staying on the field for just two minutes and picking up as many rebounds, Smesko’s charges were led by Jordin Canada, who scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half of Dreams’ comeback, having trailed 40-37 heading to the halftime break.NBA defends decision to close sole Africa trai..

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Harambee Stars preserve 26-year unbeaten record against Rwanda in dour draw

Harambee Stars preserved their 26-year unbeaten record against Rwanda after settling for a dour barren draw against Amavubi in an international friendly staged at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, on Monday, 5 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe draw leaves Benni McCarthy winless in the extended September/October international break after drawing against minnows Eritrea at home and losing 1-0 to Guinea on the road.With the draw, however, Kenya now extends their 26-year unbeaten record against Rwanda, with the Amavubi last tasting victory against Kenya on 22 November 2000 in the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.🔴 As it happened: Harambee Stars held by Rwanda in international friendlyRwanda, meanwhile, entered the friendly on the back of an impressive 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign, having defeated Liberia 3-1 and Cape Verde 2-1 in their preceding fixtures. The hosts were therefore looking to maintain their momentum against their East African neighbours.The match started ..

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