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Kakamega School underlined their status as Kenya’s undisputed kings of school football after fighting back to beat St. Mary’s School Yala 3-2 in extra time and lift a record-extending 13th Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) boys’ football title on Thursday at M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor more than 100 minutes, two of the country’s finest school teams traded blows in a contest that swung from one end to the other, keeping the packed stands on the edge of their seats.Just when Yala looked destined to script the greatest chapter in their football history, Green Commandos found one more gear, reminding everyone why they remain the benchmark of school football in Kenya.Goals from Derrick Wanyonyi, Julius Ochieng and Eugene Bellety handed Enock Luche and Clifftone Lugalia’s side the trophy after they overturned a 2-1 deficit, cancelling out a brilliant brace from Brian Javan Omondi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878647##The victory saw Ka..

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..

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..

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..

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..