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Newly acquired KCB FC forward Assis Batshi Mambote has revealed the key attributes he brings to the club, even as he eyes history by clinching what is proving to be an elusive chase for silverware at the Bankers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMambote is one of the fresh faces at KCB who have been recruiting new players in a bid to bolster the squad in readiness to challenge for both the FKF Premier League and the Mozzart Bet Cup.Gor Mahia forced to dip into transfer market after injury crisisOne of the key areas that needed dire strengthening for the Bankers was the forward line, which proved to be a weak link in the 2025/26 campaign.KCB responded to the need by roping in Mambote from Shabana FC, and in his first sit-down with the club’s media, he laid bare the value he adds to the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875966##“I have many abilities. I can hold the ball, I can link up play, and I think my decision-making while playing will also be an asset to the team.As a striker, I think ..

Former champions Highway Secondary School bowed out of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national football games despite ending St Mary’s Yala’s unbeaten run with a deserved 2-0 victory on Tuesday.The Nairobi champions produced one of their best performances of the tournament to hand Yala their first defeat, but it was not enough to secure a semifinal place after Menengai High School defeated Tononoka High School 4-1 in the other Group B fixture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##Takaba Mixed Secondary School also booked a place in the last four after brushing aside Tumaini Secondary School 4-2Knowing only victory would keep their hopes alive, Highway flew out of the blocks and almost found the breakthrough inside two minutes when Rial Biliew forced his way into the box before seeing his effort stopped.The Nairobi side continued to camp inside Yala’s half during the opening exchanges as Ayaga Benson and Ian Nzisa dictated play from midfield while St Mary’s remained compac..

Chelsea are weighing up the possibility of sending Mykhailo Mudryk to sister club Strasbourg on loan as the Ukrainian prepares for his long-awaited return following an anti-doping suspension. Rather than rushing him back into the intensity of the Premier League, the Blues believe a spell in France could be the ideal way for him to regain rhythm, confidence, and sharpness.Mudryk is finally eligible to return to competitive football after his suspension was overturned. The winger has not featured in an official match since returning an initial positive test for meldonium. Although he was later handed a four-year ban, a lengthy appeals process ultimately led to the case being resolved in his favor.Mudryk is back: Chelsea winger completes comeback after doping case endsChelsea are understandably reluctant to throw him straight into one of Europe’s most demanding leagues after such a long absence. Their priority is to help the 25-year-old recover his physical condition, rebuild confidence, ..

Junior Starlets forwards Joan Ogola and Beryl Okumu put on a finishing masterclass as Nyakach Girls produced the biggest victory of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games, hammering Kiarithe Girls 20-0 to book a place in the semifinals.Nyakach entered the final group stage match knowing victory would secure their place in the last four, but few could have predicted the scoreline that followed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875563##The Nyanza champions dominated possession from the first whistle, camped inside the Kiarithe half and carved open the defence at will as they delivered a relentless attacking display that left their opponents with no answer.Ogola was once again the standout performer, continuing her impressive tournament after helping herself to six goals.Every time the Junior Starlets forward got in behind the defence, she looked dangerous, showing composure in front of goal as she completed a double hat trick.Her strike partner Okumu was equally devastating, ..

Kakamega High School’s march into the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games semi-finals on Monday had hundreds of Green Commandos supporters celebrating at Mpesa Foundation Academy, but among them was one fan whose journey to Thika carried a deeper meaning than the result itself.Reverend Bishop Cornelius Matunda had travelled twice in less than 24 hours just to watch his son, Macklin Adika, play, and the long trip turned into a memorable one after the youngster came off the bench to score and provide an assist in Kakamega’s commanding 4-0 victory over Tumaini Secondary School.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872547##For the bishop, the celebrations were not only about Kakamega taking another step towards reclaiming the national title but also about witnessing a dream he has nurtured for years continue to unfold before his eyes.Having left Nairobi on Saturday for Kakamega to lead Sunday service, Matunda immediately hit the road again after preaching, determined to be in Thika ..

Gor Mahia captain Sylvester Owino has blamed inadequate pre-season preparations for the calf injury that will sideline him for the opening months of the 2026/27 season, describing the setback as a major personal disappointment just as he was preparing to lead the record league champions into a new campaign.The Harambee Stars defender sustained a sprain to his right calf, an injury expected to keep him sidelined for about two months.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875964##It is the second calf injury Owino has suffered this year, having sustained a similar problem in his left calf during Gor Mahia’s FKF Premier League encounter against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in March.The latest setback means the experienced centre-back is set to miss Gor Mahia’s opening FKF Premier League fixtures, with the new season scheduled to kick off on August 22, as well as the club’s CAF Champions League preliminary round matches in September.Mombasa United turn to former Yanga SC head coach ahead of Premier L..