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Gor Mahia land nightmare draw in CAF Champions League against 2025 champions

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Gor Mahia have been handed a daunting assignment in the opening preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after being drawn against Egyptian moneybags Pyramid FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe draw, conducted on Wednesday afternoon, paired the Kenyan record league champions with 2025 Champions League winners, setting up one of the standout ties of the first preliminary round.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s blueprint that saw them reach CECAFA Kagame Cup finalThe winner of the two-legged encounter will advance to the second preliminary round, where they will face either South Sudan’s El Merreikh Bentiu or Somalia’s Heegan FC.More to follow…

Tusker receive favourable draw in CAF Confederation Cup return

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Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudanese outfit Al Ahli Madani after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the preliminary round draw on Wednesday, 6 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Mozzart Bet Cup champions secured Kenya’s ticket to the continental competition after edging 2025 league champions Kenya Police FC in the domestic cup final in June and will now be eyeing a strong return to continental football.Gor Mahia land nightmare draw in CAF Champions League against 2025 championsThe Brewers will host the first leg of the tie between Friday, 4 and Sunday, 6 September, before travelling for the return leg a week later, with the aggregate winner advancing to the second preliminary round.Should Tusker overcome Al Ahli Madani, they will face either South Sudan’s Al Ghazala SC Wau or Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in the second preliminary round, where a place in the lucrative group stage will be at stake.##NA..

Premier League shake-up: Nine new managers and Arteta’s longest tenure

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The winds of change are blowing through the Premier League.What better proof is there than nine clubs appointing new managers ahead of the new campaign? From Manchester City and Chelsea to the newcomers Ipswich Town – nearly half of the EPL teams will have to adapt to sweeping changes in the dugout.Did you know that NINE clubs will have new managers at the start of the Premier League season? That’s the most ever for an opening weekend! 👔Matthias Jaissle is the latest as he joins up with Newcastle ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/uYc98OS0ZL— Premier League (@premierleague) August 5, 2026 Out of the nine, five have never managed in the English top flight, while Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa have playing Premier League experience, as they were teammates at Liverpool, and the latter also briefly represented West Ham.Alonso’s arrival at Stamford Bridge sent the biggest shockwaves through English football, while his compatriot has yet to prove himself at Fulham after a rather mediocre spell with Real M..

Kenya Sevens star opens up on reason behind joining KCB

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Kenya Sevens playmaker Nygel Amaitsa has opened up on the decision to leave Strathmore Leos for KCB Rugby, revealing that completing his studies made it the right time to take the next step in his rugby career.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmaitsa was among the headline signings during the recently concluded transfer window, with the record Kenya Cup champions strengthening their squad ahead of the new season. The Bankers also secured the services of David Nyangige, Collins Ngoko, Benson Kihiti, Samson Mapesa and Hillary Salano as they look to challenge on all fronts.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##The talented flyhalf said graduating from Strathmore University naturally marked the end of one chapter, and the beginning of another.”I had finished school, so it was my time to move. I was doing a Diploma in Bachelor of Business Information Technology. It has only been a week here at KCB; I feel like a fresher,” Amaitsa told Mozzart Sport.The move also presents an opportunity for the ..

BETTING GUIDE: Benfica Lisbon vs Heart of Midlothian, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

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Benfica welcome Scottish side Heart of Midlothian to the Estádio da Luz for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie.The Portuguese giants head into the contest full of confidence after dismantling St. Gallen 6-2 on aggregate, including an emphatic 5-0 home victory, and will be aiming to build another commanding advantage before next week’s return leg in Scotland.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsHeart of Midlothian, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to the season.The Scottish side were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after a heavy 6-0 aggregate defeat to Sturm Graz and also opened their domestic league campaign with a 2-1 loss to Aberdeen.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878441##Facing one of Europe’s strongest home sides will be a huge challenge, and the visitors will need a much-improved defensive display to remain in the tie.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, PortugalCompetition: UEFA Europa Leagu..

El Clasico is spectacle, but let us present you with Barca vs. Real war for Rodri

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Barcelona have entered the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with reports claiming the Catalan giants have already held talks with the Spain international’s representatives over a potential move.According to sources close to the negotiations, Barcelona are exploring the conditions of a deal as they look to beat rivals Real Madrid to the signature of the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.Busy days in Madrid: Secret meeting fuels Rodri “betrayal” rumours?The Blaugrana believe Rodri would fit seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s project, not only because of his playing style but also due to the strong Spanish core already at the club. A move to Camp Nou would reunite the midfielder with eight teammates from Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-winning squad: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal.Real Madrid, however, remain firmly in the picture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878430##The Athletic previously reported that Los Blancos are also working on a deal fo..

KSSSA: St. Joseph’s Girls upset favourites Nyakach to lift maiden national football title

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St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale are the new Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) girls’ football champions after edging 2019 winners Nyakach Girls 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final played at M-Pesa Foundation Academy Pitch A on Thursday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory handed the Trans Nzoia County side their first ever national girls’ football title, capping a memorable campaign under head coach Mary Muthoni, whose side held their nerve from the penalty spot after 120 minutes of entertaining football failed to separate the two teams.The final brought together two sides that had already faced each other in the group stage, with both showing why they had earned a place in the championship match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##Nyakach kicked off the contest and immediately looked determined to stamp their authority on the game.The Nyanza champions, boasting several national team players in their ranks, moved the ball confidently wi..

KSSSA: How former Kenya Simbas star is fueling Cardinal Otunga’s historic run

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Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho’s return to the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Rugby Sevens national stage after ten years has been built on more than well executed set pieces and hours of training on the pitch.Behind the Nyanza champions’ run to the national final is a deliberate focus on mental fitness, with former Kenya Simbas and Kenya Shujaa flanker Martin Owila Omondi working behind the scenes to prepare the players for the pressure that comes with competing against the country’s best schools.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878609##The four time Elgon Cup winner forms part of the Kisii based school’s technical bench as a mental fitness and wellness consultant, a role that complements the work of the coaching staff by helping players develop confidence, resilience and composure before stepping onto the field.That approach has helped Cardinal Otunga enjoy one of their finest campaigns in recent history, reaching the national final for the first time in a decade, before settl..

FKF President breaks silence on future of Harambee Starlets coach

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FKF President Hussein Mohammed has weighed in on the coaching situation of the Women’s national team, Harambee Starlets, amidst growing pressure on head coach Beldine Odemba.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdemba is currently under immense pressure from fans,here a section is calling for her dismissal following disappointing performances by the national team at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##Kenya was eliminated at the group stage after failing to win a single match in Group A; losing 4-0 to hosts Morocco in the opening match, 1-0 to Senegal, and completing their participation with a 2-0 defeat to Algeria.More concerning for fans was the fact that the team could not score even a single goal, adding to earlier scrutiny and questions over selection.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s blueprint that saw them reach CECAFA Kagame Cup finalSpeaking to the press from Morocco after Kenya’s elimination, Mohammed broke his silence after he w..

Uganda international David Owori dies after violent robbery in Kampala

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Ugandan football is in mourning after international defender David Owori died from injuries sustained during a violent robbery near his home in Kampala.Police said the 27-year-old was attacked on Tuesday night after reportedly resisting an attempt to steal his mobile phone and other belongings. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday.CLUB STATEMENTIt is with profound sorrow that we announce the untimely passing of our captain, David Owori, who had been receiving treatment at Case Clinic following an attack by suspected thugs.Our deepest condolences and prayers are with his family.Rest in peace, Captain.… pic.twitter.com/8YjXoPDQf9— SC Villa (@SCVillaJogoo) August 5, 2026 According to witnesses, a group of assailants assaulted Owori with paving stones before stealing his possessions and fleeing the scene, leaving the SC Villa captain unconscious.Police have launched an investigation and say efforts are underway to identify and arrest those responsible.Owori ..