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10-man Gor Mahia 90 minutes away from quenching 41-year CECAFA Kagame Cup drought

Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are one game away from quenching their 41-year wait for a CECAFA Kagame Cup title after holding their nerve to seal a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout victory in the semi-finals against Sudanese giants Al Hilal following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo grabbed the lead, profiting from a stroke of luck after Steven Ebuela turned the ball into his own net in the 34th minute, but Ansumana Samura restored parity for Al Hilal 10 minutes later as the tie failed to witness any further goals in both regular and extra time, forcing the game to penalties.Gor Mahia qualified for the semis as Group A winners despite posting mixed results, including a comfortable 5-0 rout of APR FC in their opening match, a 1-0 loss to Vipers SC in the second encounter and a 1-0 win in the final match against Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine, where they were reduced to 10 men.Kahawa Pride expand footprint with launch of satellite team in ..

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Renard in Ivory Coast for the second time

When Herve Renard first emerged on the international stage as Zambia’s head coach, the football world quickly realized he was no ordinary manager. He was a charismatic showman with a clear vision. His trademark crisp white shirt with rolled-up sleeves, combined with his relentless pacing along the touchline and passionate, booming instructions that inspired his players, became instantly recognizable. That distinctive style and infectious energy soon led to a historic achievement—the sensational 2012 Africa Cup of Nations triumph with Zambia. From that moment on, the man in the white shirt established himself as one of the greatest coaching icons in African football.🚨 Ivory Coast have reappointed Hervé Renard for a second spell as head coach, replacing Emerse Faé.The 57-year-old Frenchman, who led the Elephants to AFCON glory in 2015, returns with vast African experience, having also won the tournament with Zambia in 2012. pic.twitter.com/7YuSh0474D— Africa Soccer Zone (@AfricaSoccer_zn..

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Club of 1,000 sponsors – Peruvian giant is rising from the mud

Deportivo Municipal, four-time champions of Peru, have launched one of the most unusual rescue plans football has ever seen as they battle to avoid financial collapse.The historic club has revealed a remarkable new jersey covered with 1,000 individual sponsors, a project that has already generated more than £220,000 in desperately needed funds.Facing the real possibility of bankruptcy, the Lima-based side came up with a creative solution. Club officials transformed the entire shirt into advertising space, selling hundreds of tiny sponsorship spots to businesses willing to support their fight for survival.🚨 The football shirt with 1,000 sponsors 🤯👕Four-time Peruvian champions Deportivo Municipal were on the verge of collapse after financial problems sent them down to the amateur leagues. 💔Then the club made an incredible offer to its fans: for 200 Peruvian soles (around… pic.twitter.com/A77W1dRnY7— Football Fan District (@FFan_District) July 28, 2026 The eye-catching kit has quickly bec..

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Homeboyz add creativity to midfield with capture of former Kariobangi Sharks youngster

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued their impressive recruitment drive ahead of the new FKF Premier League season by securing the services of creative midfielder Lennox Kimani.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe youthful playmaker arrives in Kakamega after previous spells with Kariobangi Sharks in the FKF Premier League and FC Talanta in the National Super League, bringing versatility, energy and an eye for unlocking defences. Kahawa Pride expand footprint with launch of satellite team in Kakuma Refugee CampHis arrival is the latest statement of intent from Homeboyz, who have been among the busiest clubs in the transfer market as they seek to build a squad capable of competing for top honours this season.A source close to the club expressed delight at landing one of the country’s promising midfielders, describing Kimani as a player whose qualities perfectly fit the team’s ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878646##”We are delighted to have Lennox on board. He is young, technically gifte..

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KSSSA: Rugby sevens quarters set as basketball 3×3 semis confirmed at National Games

The knockout stages are slowly taking shape at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games after two days of intense rugby sevens action produced the quarterfinal pairings, while the basketball 3×3 competition narrowed down to the final four teams in both the boys’ and girls’ categories.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe boys’ rugby sevens competition has lived up to expectations, with several former champions safely navigating the preliminary stage to book places in the quarterfinals.Nairobi representatives Upper Hill School recovered from a nervy opening 7-0 victory over All Saints before edging Anjego 19-14, finishing the pool stages unbeaten following a narrow 10-7 win over Western Region champions Bokoli Boys.KSSSA: Former champions Highway silence Yala but Menengai dash semi-final hopesBokoli also progressed after victories over Anjego (21-5) and All Saints (28-5), despite their late defeat to Upper Hill.Rift Valley champions S..

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Paul Murunga opens up on secret to his success in coaching

Whenever Paul Murunga takes charge of a team, success rarely stays far behind.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrom leading Kenya Harlequins to the 2024 National Sevens Circuit title to guiding Mwamba RFC back to the Kenya Cup and a podium finish at the recently concluded Dala 7s, Pau has built a reputation as one of Kenya’s most accomplished rugby coaches.His latest achievement came in Kisumu over the weekend, where Mwamba finished third at the Dala 7s after defeating Kenya Harlequin in the third-place playoff. KSSSA: Rugby sevens quarters set as basketball 3×3 semis confirmed at National GamesThe result marked significant progress for a youthful side that had failed to make the quarterfinals at the opening leg of the circuit, the Prinsloo 7s, just a week earlier.The turnaround follows another milestone earlier this year when Pau steered Mwamba to promotion back to the Kenya Cup after just one season in the Championship.Reflecting on the consistency that has defined his coa..

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KSSSA: Kesogon set up blockbuster clash with Kwanthanze as volleyball semis line-up is confirmed

A heavyweight semifinal between rivals Kesogon Secondary School and defending champions Kwanthanze Secondary School will headline the volleyball action at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games after the conclusion of the preliminary round.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two modern powerhouses of Kenyan girls’ volleyball advanced to the last four with unbeaten records in their final group matches, setting up another chapter in one of the fiercest rivalries in secondary school sport.Kesogon continued their flawless campaign with a dominant 3-0 victory over Coast Region champions Mwanambeyu Girls. The Rift Valley champions barely broke stride, cruising to a 25-7, 25-19, 25-7 victory to complete the preliminary stage without dropping a single set.KSSSA: Former champions Highway silence Yala but Menengai dash semi-final hopesDefending champions Kwanthanze also maintained their recovery from an opening-day defeat by brushing aside..

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Gor Mahia coach explains why K’Ogalo will beat Al Hilal

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has explained why he is confident his side can overcome Al Hilal Omdurman in the semi-finals of the CECAFA Kagame Cup.The two sides will face off at Kigali Pelé Stadium from 1600 hrs on Tuesday, with both teams aiming to book a place in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875964##The clash pits together two of East and North Africa’s most successful clubs. K’Ogalo are record 22-time FKF Premier League champions, while Al Hilal have won the Sudan Premier League a record 31 times.Ahead of the encounter, Akonnor said Gor Mahia had studied their opponents and identified areas they can exploit.”We watched their last match. They are a good team, but we equally saw their weaknesses. We know our strengths and what we can do to prevent them from functioning well during the match,” said Akonnor.Gor Mahia Face Al Hilal in blockbuster Kagame Cup semi-finalThe Ghanaian tactician also believes Gor Mahia’s winning mentality gives them every reason to be confident.”We will be..

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Wenger breaks silence on FIFA crisis with clear message to Infantino

Arsene Wenger has publicly distanced himself from FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup, insisting the proposal had to be abandoned to protect the integrity and independence of world football’s governing body.The former Arsenal manager, now FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, stressed he had no involvement in the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project and only learned about it through media reports.Infantino admits defeat, scraps the World Cup sale project”The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question,” Wenger said in a statement.”I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our game with commitment, transparency and integrity.”Wenger also outlined his current responsibilities within FIFA, explaining that he oversees global football development, youth academies, coaching education, and technical projects, and serves as an adviser to the International Footba..

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Kahawa Pride expand footprint with launch of satellite team in Kakuma Refugee Camp

For decades, Kakuma Refugee Camp has been viewed through the lens of humanitarian crises; stories of displacement, survival and uncertainty dominating conversations about one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsRarely has the conversation centred on football.Yet tucked away in the dusty pitches of northwestern Kenya are hundreds of young players chasing a dream that often ends before it even begins. Not because they lack talent, but because few people know they exist.KSSSA: Former champions Highway silence Yala but Menengai dash semi-final hopesKahawa Pride want to change that.On Tuesday, 28 July, the Nairobi-based club celebrated its fourth anniversary at Nyayo National Stadium by unveiling what they believe could become one of Kenyan football’s most transformative grassroots projects: Kakuma Pride. The satellite club was created to identify, nurture and develop footballers from Kakuma Refugee Camp.It was more than just a ceremonial u..

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