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Gor Mahia out to end 41-year Kagame Cup jinx against Rayon Sports

Forty-one years after lifting their last CECAFA Kagame Cup title, Gor Mahia have another opportunity to reclaim regional supremacy when they face Rwandan giants Rayon Sports in the 2026 final at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, 7 August evening.The eagerly anticipated showdown brings together two of East Africa’s most successful clubs, each chasing the end of a lengthy wait for regional glory. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9883847##Gor Mahia are targeting a fourth Kagame Cup title and their first since 1985, while Rayon Sports are seeking a second crown and their first in 28 years.The final marks Gor Mahia’s return to the championship match for the first time since their triumphant 1985 campaign, highlighting the progress made by Charles Akonnor’s side during the tournament.K’Ogalo booked their place in the final after navigating a demanding route against some of the region’s strongest opponents. They opened their campaign with an emphatic 5-0 victory over APR before suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ugandan..

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Andrew Amonde opens up on pressure of managing a star-studded KCB team

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has admitted that managing one of the most talent-packed squads in Kenyan rugby comes with immense pressure. The tactician noted that the expectations surrounding the Bankers have only grown with the arrival of several Kenya Sevens stars.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878552##KCB have earned comparisons to the national sevens side, Shujaa, after assembling a squad featuring some of the country’s biggest names, including Vincent Onyala, Festus Shiasi, Samuel Asati, George Ooro and new signing Nygel Amaitsa.Amonde, who also doubles up as the strength and conditioning coach for Shujaa.He acknowledged that handling a team filled with established internationals means both supporters and players expect nothing short of success.”It is pressure managing these big names. I know a lot is expected of them; sometimes they will also fall short, like they did this weekend. It is a matter of uplifting their spirits to be able to come back again.We have taken it as a challenge. Some..

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Tragic outcome: Sao Paulo player kills a man in race with teammate

Nicolas Bosshardt, the 19-year-old São Paulo footballer and one of the Brazilian club’s brightest defensive prospects, was involved in a serious road accident in which an 84-year-old pedestrian lost his life.The teenager has been released pending further legal proceedings while authorities investigate allegations that he was driving above the speed limit and taking part in an illegal street race moments before the crash.Bosshardt did not flee the scene. He immediately called the emergency services, tried to assist the victim, and waited for the police to arrive. Tests later confirmed that he had no alcohol in his system.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878649##The victim, who was crossing the road outside a designated pedestrian crossing, was rushed to hospital with severe injuries, but doctors were ultimately unable to save his life.Investigators are now examining claims that the footballer had been involved in an illegal street race before the collision. A key piece of evidence comes from a witness wh..

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BETTING GUIDE: Wolves vs Port Vale, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers begin their 2026/27 competitive campaign with an English Football League (EFL) Cup first-round clash against Port Vale at Molineux Stadium.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth clubs are looking to bounce back after disappointing relegation campaigns last season, with Wolves now preparing for life in the Championship while Port Vale return to League Two.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878705##Despite their relegation, Wolves have shown encouraging signs under new head coach Cesar Peixoto during pre-season, recording three wins from four friendly matches and keeping clean sheets in each of those victories.Port Vale have also impressed in preparation for the new season, winning four consecutive friendlies, making this an intriguing cup encounter between two in-form sides.Argentina mixes politics and sport: date of England match is a new holidayKick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 07 AugustVenue: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, EnglandCompetition: EFL Cup – First Roun..

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Gor Mahia coach on how they booked first CECAFA Kagame Cup final in 11 years

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has explained the tactics employed to secure victory over Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman, which sealed qualification to the CECAFA Kagame Cup for the first time since 2015.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan giants qualified for the finals following an 8-7 win in post-match penalties over the Sudanese outfit after a 1-1 draw in both regular and extra time.Role Mariga, Wanyama played in Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars appointmentK’Ogalo’s win was a massive statement considering their opponents reached the quarter-finals of last season’s CAF Champions League (CAFCL), with the Kenyan giants finishing the match with 10 men after Jackson Dwang’ was red-carded for two bookable offences.Speaking after booking the first spot in the upcoming final, the elated Akonnor opened up on his tactics.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878689##“The feeling is very good. We were very sound tactically. We made these boys aware of the things they have to do tactically,..

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When PSG calls, you answer – Akliouche officially in Paris!

Paris Saint-Germain seem to have embraced a new transfer strategy: buy the best talent available from within France. Already the dominant force in French football, both on the pitch and financially, the reigning European champions have turned their attention to Ligue 1’s finest players. Their latest acquisition is officially Maghnes Akliouche, who arrives from Monaco after establishing himself as the Principality club’s standout performer.The attacking midfielder, who is also capable of playing on the right wing, joins PSG for a reported €50 million after Monaco finally accepted the French champions’ fifth offer of the summer. The Principality side had rejected the previous four bids, doing everything they could to keep hold of their star man. But when PSG come calling with enormous financial power, resistance often proves futile.Our new number 11! 🆕❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/fvFCd9kgcT— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) August 6, 2026 Akliouche has steadily developed into one of France’s br..

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Kenyan Madina Okot secures move to Australia after dream WNBA draft

Kenyan basketball sensation Madina Okot has taken another major step in her rapidly rising career after signing with Australian Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) expansion side Tasmania Jewels for the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkot was unveiled as the Jewels’ second import and final signing for their inaugural campaign, with the move subject to league approval.This latest milestone comes just months after making history as one of the first Kenyans ever selected in the WNBA Draft, where she was picked 13th overall.Madina Okot achieves another WNBA milestone as Dream secure comeback winShe is currently enjoying her rookie season with the Atlanta Dream, where she has featured in 27 games, averaging 6.2 points and 3.7 rebounds while shooting better than 60 per cent from the field.Tasmania head coach Claudia Brassard believes the 6-foot-6 centre is the final piece needed to complete a balanced squad ahead of the club’s debut season.”We have that good..

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Argentina mixes politics and sport: date of England match is a new holiday

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially declared July 15 as ‘National Football Teams Day’, commemorating Argentina’s dramatic World Cup semi-final triumph over England earlier this summer.Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in Atlanta, overturning a one-goal deficit thanks to strikes from Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez deep into stoppage time. Lionel Messi was instrumental in the victory, providing assists for both goals as Lionel Scaloni’s side secured a place in a second straight World Cup final.The Argentine FA has announced 15 July will be ‘National Football Teams Day’ to mark Argentina’s 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England on that date ⚽ pic.twitter.com/N9KLHWV4TJ— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 6, 2026 The result was celebrated across Argentina as far more than a football victory. Many viewed it as a symbolic political statement linked to the country’s long-standing claim over the Falkland Islands, kno..

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Sports CS inspects AFC Leopards’ proposed new training ground [PHOTOS]

AFC Leopards have moved a step closer to establishing a permanent home after securing a 15-year lease for the grounds at Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya leading a high-profile government delegation to inspect the proposed training facility.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe visit marked a significant milestone in Ingwe’s long-term infrastructural ambitions, with the club unveiling plans to transform the grounds into a modern, world-class training complex capable of serving both the senior team and future generations of players.Role Mariga, Wanyama played in Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars appointmentThe inspection brought together Sports CS Salim Mvurya, Cooperatives and MSMEs Development CS Wycliffe Oparanya, President’s Senior Advisor Moses Kuria, Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali, AFC Leopards patron Alex Muteshi, chairman Bonface Ambani and the school’s principal, Tecla Chemogo.According to AFC Leopards, the projec..

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Harambee Stars prospect closing in on English League One transfer after Everton exit

Harambee Stars prospect Tyler Onyango is closing in on a return to English football after earning a trial with League One side Sheffield Wednesday, who have reportedly opened talks over offering him a contract.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 23-year-old midfielder is a free agent after leaving Premier League club Everton at the end of last season and is now bidding to revive his career at Hillsborough following an injury-disrupted spell on Merseyside.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878705##Born in Luton, England, Onyango represented England at youth level but earlier this year pledged his international future to Kenya, making himself available for selection by Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars.The versatile midfielder took another step towards securing a deal after featuring in Sheffield Wednesday’s 4-0 pre-season defeat to Oldham Athletic on Saturday, coming on at half-time as head coach Henrik Pedersen assessed his qualities.Pedersen confirmed the Kenya international is currently traini..

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