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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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Role Mariga, Wanyama played in Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars appointment

Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis has revealed that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president McDonald Mariga and former Kenya captain Victor Wanyama were the driving force behind Benni McCarthy’s appointment as the national team’s head coach.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to Manousakis, the former Kenyan midfield stars reached out to McCarthy and convinced him to take on the Harambee Stars project by sharing their vision for the future of Kenyan football.Harambee Stars prospect closing in on English League One transfer after Everton exitSpeaking in an interview with Kick Off, the South African assistant explained that conversations with Mariga and Wanyama were the catalyst that led to McCarthy assembling his backroom staff before accepting the job.“Yeah, the phone calls happened when McDonald Mariga, you know, and Victor Wanyama…brothers, probably the most famous Kenyans of the footballing guys. They contacted Coach Benni, told them about t..

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Dennis Oliech offers advice on how to grow Kenyan football

Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has urged stakeholders to prioritise player welfare, saying better salaries and sustained investment in grassroots football are critical to unlocking Kenya’s football potential.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former national team skipper argued that while Kenya continues to produce talented footballers, many struggle to maximise their potential because of poor remuneration and inadequate support structures. He challenged corporate sponsors to increase their investment in the local game, saying stronger financial backing would benefit both clubs and players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878705##”For our young upcoming and even current footballers to have better careers, we need to support them starting locally. We have big corporates that can sponsor our clubs and players so that footballers can earn better salaries,” said Oliech in an interview with Citizen Digital.According to the ex-international, improving players’ earnings would not only..

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KRU reveals two reasons behind major overhaul of 2026/27 Kenya Cup fixtures

The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has explained the thinking behind one of the biggest changes to the 2026/27 Kenya Cup fixtures, with traditional title rivals Kabras Rugby and KCB RFC set to meet on the opening weekend of the season instead of their usual season-ending showdown.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe blockbuster clash, which has often served as the climax of the regular season in recent years, will now take place on Saturday, 21 November, with defending champions Kabras hosting KCB in what promises to be an explosive curtain-raiser.The decision sparked questions among fans accustomed to seeing the fixture conclude the league campaign.Kenya Sevens star opens up on reason behind joining KCBHowever, according to KRU Director of Leagues and Fixtures Leslie Mwangale, the move was deliberate and driven by two key objectives.According to Mwangale, the first reason was to make every round of the Kenya Cup equally meaningful rather than having the entire season build toward ..

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Norgaard’s 99 minutes: He came, he won the Premier League, he left

As the famous Latin phrase coined by Julius Caesar goes, Veni, vidi, vici – Christian Norgaard came, saw, conquered the Premier League…and then left.The experienced Dane has signed a two-year deal with Everton, joining from Arsenal in a £7 million transfer.📨 [1]: Christian Nørgaard 👋 pic.twitter.com/1l2JmPUhDD— Everton (@Everton) August 6, 2026 He arrived at the Emirates Stadium a year ago from Brentford, adding depth to Mikel Arteta’s midfield, but never established himself as a key player. Instead, he featured mainly in the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and the early stage of the Champions League.In total, he made 18 appearances for the Gunners, but only five in the EPL – one of them coming against Crystal Palace on the final matchday, with the title already wrapped up.Manchester United open door for Zirkzee’s Serie A returnStill, he has secured his place in the club’s history as a member of its title-winning squad, despite playing just 99 Premier League minutes all season!With the Toffees, he ..

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