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For most young athletes, winning an African championship and qualifying for a first-ever World Cup would be enough to bring a season to a temporary standstill. But for a group of Kenya’s emerging hockey stars, there has been barely any time to celebrate.Less than a week after helping Kenya make history at the inaugural Under-18 Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup in Nairobi, the players are back on the pitch in Morogoro, Tanzania, representing their schools at the 2026 FEASSSA Games. They have gone from playing for the national flag to wearing their school colours almost immediately.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##The transition has been demanding, particularly for the boys who lifted the African title after defeating South Africa in the final. Their female counterparts also secured a historic World Cup place after finishing runners-up, giving both Kenyan teams qualification for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup later this year.The continental tournament was the first Youth Africa Cup staged in ..

Celtic welcome LASK Linz to Celtic Park on Wednesday for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off knockout round tie.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth teams enter this high-stakes tie after lifting their respective domestic league titles last season.Having devastatingly missed out on the league phase in 2025-26 after losing to Kairat Almaty in the play-off round, Celtic will be eager to make home advantage count.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894243##LASK, on the other hand, boast a formidable attacking record with 16 goals in four competitive matches this term, making this a highly competitive and action-packed first-leg encounter.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 19 AugustVenue: Celtic Park, GlasgowGroup: UEFA Champions League Play-off RoundCurrent standings: N/A (Knockout Stage)BETTING GUIDE: Levski Sofia vsAEK Athens match preview, team news and predictionQualification implications: The aggregate winner across two legs secures a spot in the UEFA Champions Leagu..

Nehemiah Onchiri is delighted to have made his competitive debut for Migori Youth and is already looking forward to playing a bigger role as the club prepares for its maiden FKF Premier League campaign.The forward made his first competitive appearance for Migori Youth on Sunday, August 16, starting against defending champions Gor Mahia in the inaugural Green Legacy Cup in Nairobi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##Although Migori Youth eventually lost 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regulation time, the Premier League newcomers produced an encouraging performance against the reigning champions, offering a glimpse of their potential ahead of the new season.Onchiri was handed a starting berth and lasted 80 minutes, gaining valuable experience against one of the country’s most established sides.“It feels good to get my first start for Migori Youth. I have been working hard, and getting the opportunity to start against a team like Gor Mahia gives me a lot of confidence,” said Onchiri.Millions col..

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at a packed FNB Stadium, a high-stakes clash defined by intricate positional mechanics, aggressive pressing traps, and swift transitional counters. Langelihle Phili broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute with a crisp finish following a central turnover, only for Cassius Mailula to salvage a point for the visitors off the bench just twelve minutes later. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBeyond the scoreline, the contest provided a rich tactical battleground, showcasing Fernando Da Cruz’s structured transitional setup against Miguel Cardoso’s Sundowns’ dominant, dynamic double-pivot possession framework. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9894289##On paper, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up in a 4-1-2-3 base formation with Ronwen Williams starting in goal, flanked by full-backs Khuliso Mudau on the right and Aubrey Modiba on the left, while Keegan Johannes and Grant Kekana paired at center-back.Bathusi Aubaas operated as the primary anchor..

St Joseph’s Girls Kitale are two matches away from completing a remarkable FEASSSA girls’ hockey three-peat, and head coach John Lusaka insists the defending champions have only one objective left in Morogoro, to retain their regional crown.The Kenyan champions secured their place in the semi-finals in emphatic fashion today cruising to a 6-0 victory over Uganda’s St Mary’s College to complete their journey through the knockout stages without conceding.Download Our MozzartSport App For more NewsThe result keeps alive St Joseph’s pursuit of a third consecutive FEASSSA title after their triumphs in Mbale, Uganda, in 2024 and Kakamega, Kenya, in 2025.“We’re confident we’ll retain the title. We are heading into the semis and we have one mission, to win the third consecutive FEASSSA title,” said Lusaka.##NAJAVA_MECA_9900416##St Joseph’s wasted little time asserting their authority against St Mary’s, with Eunice Kigaro opening the scoring in the sixth minute.Audrie Okwach doubled the advanta..

Kenya’s girls’ volleyball campaign at the 2026 FEASSSA Games continued to gather momentum, with Kesogon Secondary School maintaining their perfect start in Morogoro after another straight-set victory, while Soweto Academy also registered a convincing win.Kesogon, the Kenyan national champions and one of the leading contenders for the regional crown, swept Tanzania’s Mengele 3-0 in clean sets, winning 25-11, 25-9, 25-16.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe victory was another emphatic statement from the Trans Nzoia side, who had opened their FEASSSA campaign with an equally dominant 3-0 victory over Uganda’s Lumala, winning 25-3, 25-7 and 25-12.Kesogon have now won six consecutive sets in Morogoro without dropping one, strengthening their credentials as they pursue another FEASSSA title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894289##Elsewhere in girls’ volleyball, Soweto Academy also continued their campaign with a 3-0 victory over Tanzania’s Mwanahunzi. Soweto won 25-22, 25-14 and 25-22, strengtheni..

The Saudis have not been as active or as extravagant this summer as they were in previous years, which is understandable. In the first wave of the football storm, they attracted big names with huge contracts and transfer fees. They then shifted their focus toward cheaper, younger players, and now they are competing for players in their prime who are established internationals for Europe’s strongest national teams. Al Hilal are following that logic and will try to seriously shake up the transfer market over the next two weeks with two major signings. The Saudi giants have Pedro Neto of Chelsea and Ollie Watkins of Aston Villa in their sights.🚨 JUST IN: Karim Benzema is expected to LEAVE Al-Hilal. It is complicated situation but he can then sign with whoever he wants. @SkySports pic.twitter.com/67byNWP87W— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 17, 2026 First, it is worth recalling the rules regarding the number of foreign players in the Saudi Pro League. Each club is allowed to register 10..

Juventus is doing yet another ‘reconstruction’ of the team, this time under the watch of Luciano Spaletti and he wants refreshment in every department, starting with defense. And the sporting sector is listening to its coach. The Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was Juventus’ first alternative to Liverpool’s Alisson on their shortlist at the start of the transfer window. However, coach Spalletti insisted on finding a goalkeeper who would be good enough to initiate attacks from the back, while also giving Juve a way to avoid or bypass the high press employed by opposing teams. At the same time, because of Financial Fair Play considerations and the desire to spend more money on reinforcements in attack and defence, Juventus had been looking from the outset for either a loan with an option to buy or a permanent deal costing no more than 10 million euros, including bonuses.BREAKING: Juventus have agreed a deal with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Guglielmo Vicario on an initial season-long..

They signed goalkeeper Karl Rushworth (25) permanently from Brighton, strengthened the defense with Orel Amand from Eintracht Frankfurt (for 18 million euros), and also brought in the expensive winger Loum Tchaouna from Burnley (23,000,000 euros). Then came several central midfielders, the most expensive being Caleb Yirenkyi from Nordsjælland (27,000,000 euros), so it was only natural to expect Frank Lampard to turn his attention to forwards in the final stages of the transfer window. What had been rumored and reported in recent days received a confirmation. Within the space of just a few hours, the newly promoted Premier League side secured the arrivals of two goal scorers — Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce and Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest.📝 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘: Coventry City have signed Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for around £17M. 🇳🇬He will wear the number 14 shirt.🗣️ Awoniyi: “I’m really looking forward to working with my new teammates, I have seen how amazing they have been las..

One of Levski Sofia or AEK Athens will be in the UEFA Champions League main draw. The two clash this Tuesday in the first leg of the qualifying playoffs. Levski will host their Greek opponent in this opening encounter, aiming to take a step into the Champions League proper at Natsionalen Stadion Vasil Levski.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Bulgarian outfit are unbeaten in all competitions since May and have claimed five consecutive wins on their turf ahead of facing the Greek giants, who seek to end an eight-year wait for a return to the main stage in Europe’s premier club competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894251##Julio Velazquez is two more right results from ending Levski Sofia’s long-standing wait for Champions League involvement, having last reached the group stage in 2006.On the other hand, Marko Nikolic’s AEK side travel to Sofia aware of their disadvantage of not playing as many competitive fixtures this term. Dikefalos’ only competitive fixture since claiming a 14th lea..