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FKF has confirmed that the 2026-2027 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season will kick off on Friday, 9 October, bringing an end to the prolonged wait for the return of top-flight action.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe new season has been delayed for more than a month by court cases challenging the application of the 2025 FKF rules in determining last season’s promotion and relegation. Kariobangi Sharks and Evans Nduta were among those who challenged the process, forcing FKF to postpone the start of the new campaign on several occasions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10007615##The league was initially scheduled to kick off on the weekend of 29-30 August, but the legal battles prevented the season from getting underway.However, following the scheduling of the FKF Premier League/National Super League playoff, FKF has now confirmed the start of the 2026-2027 campaign.KCB FC and Nairobi United will get the season underway on Friday when they face off at the Police Sacco Grou..

Mombasa United midfielder Christian Lubulu believes that the team will beat Kariobangi Sharks in the return leg of the promotion/ relegation playoff.The coastal outfit beat Sharks 2-1 in the first leg played last week at Mbaraki Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDennis Mabeya and Waziri Shentembo were on target for Mombasa, with Wayne Otieno pulling one back for Sharks.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##Speaking to the press after the match, Lubulu, who had a decent performance, opened up on how they prepared for the first leg.“We have been working hard from the first day to the game day. Yes, there were controversies surrounding the fixture, but we let that remain an administrative issue and just focus on training and getting better day by day,” said Lubulu.Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech lands role at FKFAhead of the return leg, set for Tuesday at Ulinzi Sports Complex, the former Mathare United midfielder lifted the lid on areas the team has to work on if they are to upset..

All of Argentina is eagerly awaiting the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, when Lionel Messi is set to play his final official match in an Argentina shirt. However, instead of the historic farewell taking center stage, the football world has been rocked by serious controversy and fierce accusations aimed at the organizers.Following the scandal before the previous fixture, when Burkina Faso’s national team refused to travel to Buenos Aires, forcing Argentina to face the African nation’s U23 side instead, the latest wave of discontent has come from their next opponent — the football federation representing Benin.🚨 MAJOR controversy surrounding Argentina’s 7-0 win over Burkina Faso. 😳 Argentina covered Burkina Faso’s travel and accommodation costs, but several senior players were unhappy with the low-cost commercial flight arrangements and the lack of financial compensation, so decided NOT to travel. Burkina Faso received no appearance fee and no share of the ticket or TV revenue, leav..

Former world junior silver medalist Elvis Cheboi is aiming to replicate his winning form over the 42km distance, as he prepares for the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon on 18 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 31-year-old Kenyan returns to familiar territory, having captured his first major career marathon victory on this very course in 2023, with a personal best of 2:09.20.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##In that race, Cheboi crossed the finish line ahead of runner-up Adugna Takele of Ethiopia (2:10.26) and fellow Kenyan Alfred Kipchirchir (2:10.56).However, his title defense in 2024 fell short when he placed eighth in 2:12.52, a race won by Ethiopia’s Mulugeta Uma in 2:07.16.Kenyan athletes reign supreme in Kuala Lumpur MarathonAfter electing to sit out the 2025 event, Cheboi is back on the streets of Toronto, looking for redemption, motivated by the strong personal connection he has with the Canadian race.“I think the first time I ran in Toronto, it was my first time to w..

Olympic 100m hurdles champion and world record holder Masai Russell is engaged to her longtime partner, Robbie Springfield, capping a remarkable 2026 season with a major personal milestone.Russell announced the engagement on Friday, 2 October, sharing the news with a heartfelt message: “I get to be with my best friend forever.”Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe couple met as college athletes at the University of Kentucky, where both competed in track and field. Russell went on to establish herself as one of the world’s leading hurdlers, while Springfield pursued a career in coaching after a successful collegiate career as a long jumper.Springfield is currently an assistant track and field coach at Morehead State University, where he works primarily with the jumps and sprints groups. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9999945##He was an All-American at Kentucky and competed in the long jump at the 2023 NCAA Outdoor Championships.Their relationship has remained a source of support for Russell th..

Kenyan international Aldrine Kibet scored his first goal in Spain’s Segunda División on Sunday evening, but Celta Fortuna fell to a 3-2 defeat against Sporting Gijón at the El Molinón – Enrique Castro “Quini” Municipal Stadium in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.Kibet played 81 minutes, marking his return to club action after withdrawing from the Kenya U23 squad for the AFCON qualifier against Tanzania due to work permit-related issues.##NAJAVA_MECA_10002716##Celta Fortuna made a bright start and took the lead through Óscar Marcos, who capitalised on a long clearance from goalkeeper Coke Carrillo before producing a fine finish over the Sporting defence.Sporting Gijón responded through Antonio Casas, who scored twice to turn the game around and put the hosts 2-1 ahead. Casas first restored parity before completing his brace to give Sporting the lead.Celta’s task became even more difficult just before half-time when Pablo Meixús was shown a straight red card following a VAR review, leaving the vis..

Manchester City have been left concerned over Erling Haaland’s condition after the striker was forced to leave the field during Norway’s 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal on Sunday.The 26-year-old appeared to signal to the bench that he needed to be substituted during the second half, eventually making his way off the pitch without assistance while the score was still level at 1-1. Portugal went on to secure victory through Goncalo Ramos’ 79th-minute winner, with Cristiano Ronaldo absent from the Portuguese side.🚨 Erling Haaland was seen limping before being substituted after 67 minutes of Norway’s Nations League match against Portugal. 🇳🇴😫 Haaland requested the substitution himself. Hopefully it’s nothing serious. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/Jz6OqKFfeT— Man City Fever (@mancityfever2) October 4, 2026 The timing of Haaland’s problem will be particularly worrying for City, with just one week remaining before their trip to Liverpool FC. The fixture comes amid the ongoing fallout surrounding the ..