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Defending champions KCB Rugby suffered a stunning quarterfinal exit at the 2026 Dala 7s after falling 14-12 to Kenya Harlequins on Sunday morning, guaranteeing that a new champion will be crowned in Kisumu.The defeat ended KCB’s impressive run of reaching the Main Cup final in eight consecutive National Sevens Circuit tournaments, a streak that stretched across the final six legs of last season and the opening two events of the current campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_2703##Fresh from lifting the Prinsloo 7s title last weekend, the Bankers had arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium as favourites to retain their Dala 7s crown.However, Kenya Harlequins produced a disciplined display, combining clinical finishing with resolute defence to eliminate the defending champions in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.STARS ABROAD: Wanjala, Obiero and Harper feature in pre-season friendliesHarlequins made the brighter start after earning an attacking scrum five metres from the KCB try line. Scrum-half Patr..

Kenyan trio Amos Wanjala, Micah Obiero and Vincent Harper all featured for their respective clubs in pre-season friendlies played on Saturday, August 1.Defender Wanjala came on as a second-half substitute as Valencia drew 1-1 with Stoke City in the second match of their UK pre-season tour.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##After starting at right-back in Valencia’s friendly against Castellón on July 25 and featuring regularly throughout the club’s pre-season campaign, Wanjala travelled with the squad for the UK tour, where they faced Derby County and Stoke City.Having started on the bench against Derby County, Wanjala was again named among the substitutes against Stoke before being introduced in the second half.Valencia took the lead through Arnaut Danjuma’s 12th-minute strike, but an own goal by Miguel Monferrer in the 55th minute ensured the match ended 1-1, with Wanjala playing the remainder of the game.Harambee Stars defender suffers injury blow in EnglandThe Rising Stars captain had also feat..

Two of the Allsvenskan’s most entertaining attacking sides meet on Sunday as Djurgårdens IF welcome newly promoted Västerås SK to the 3Arena.Separated by just one point in the league standings, both clubs have made strong starts to the campaign and will view this as a crucial opportunity to strengthen their push for the European qualification places.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsDjurgården head into the contest in excellent form, having won three of their last four league matches while maintaining one of the league’s strongest defensive records.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872196##Västerås, meanwhile, have exceeded expectations since returning to the top flight, combining an exciting attacking style with impressive recent results. With both teams among the division’s highest scorers, another open and entertaining contest is expected.Kick-off: 8:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 03 AugustVenue: 3Arena, Stockholm, SwedenGroup: Swedish Allsvenskan Current Standings: Djurgårdens IF – 4th (23 poin..

KCB FC have continued strengthening their squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after completing the signing of Congolese striker Assis Batshi Mambote from Shabana FC.The Bankers confirmed the arrival of the towering forward on Sunday, unveiling him with a brief but confident message on their social media platforms.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##”Hot one straight from Congo.”Batshi joins KCB after spending the second half of last season at Shabana, where he made a positive impression during his maiden campaign in Kenyan football.The powerful forward found the back of the net five times, showcasing his aerial ability, physicality and knack for leading the line despite adapting to a new league.The move gives the 27-year-old another opportunity to showcase his qualities in the FKF Premier League, with KCB hoping his experience and goalscoring ability will help address the attacking struggles that hampered the team last season.CAF ban rules new Gor Mahia signing out of opening Champ..

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with an impressive 4-1 victory over Girona, as new signing Christos Tzolis marked his debut with a goal and teenage sensation Max Dowman stole the spotlight with another eye-catching display.The Gunners needed just 16 minutes to break the deadlock in Spain, with Dowman producing a perfectly weighted through ball for Kai Havertz, who calmly rounded off the move by beating Paulo Gazzaniga one-on-one.Girona – Arsenal (1-4)We’re back 🔥Dowman ⚽️🅰️Havertz ⚽️Tzolis ⚽️Jesus ⚽️MLS 🅰️White 🅰️Calafiori 🅰️pic.twitter.com/ztSBD9RuFc— 🇳🇴 kimmoFC (@kimmoFC) August 1, 2026 Tzolis doubled Arsenal’s advantage on the half-hour mark. The £34 million arrival from Club Brugge skipped past Arnau Martinez before firing a low shot into the bottom corner, helped by a slight deflection, to score on his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt.Girona briefly threatened a comeback when Martinez headed home from a corner four minutes into the second half, but Arsenal respond..

Kakamega Homeboyz’s new signings announced themselves in style on Saturday as Edward Manoah’s side wrapped up another productive week of pre-season training with two convincing friendly victories.The FKF Premier League outfit defeated Regional League side Matungu Blackstars 3-1 in the morning at Bukhungu Stadium before completing a dominant day with a 3-0 win over Vihiga Select in Chavakali.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##Several of the club’s recent recruits got on the scoresheet, providing encouraging signs as Homeboyz continue to fine-tune their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season.Against Matungu Blackstars, new signing Clement Imbayi, who joined from Fortune Sacco FC, opened his account in Homeboyz colours with a composed equaliser after the visitors had fallen behind early. Samuel Odaro and Josephat Lopaga also found the net as Homeboyz came from behind to secure a comfortable 3-1 victory.The afternoon clash against Vihiga Select presented another opportunity for the club’s new faces to impr..

Harambee Stars defender Deon Woodman is facing an anxious wait after picking up a hamstring injury during Bromley’s pre-season friendly against Millwall last Tuesday, dealing an early blow to both the player and his new club ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Woodman, who joined the League Two outfit from Wealdstone in early July, has enjoyed an impressive start to life at Bromley and had established himself as one of the standout performers during pre-season. However, his preparations were cut short when he limped off in the 38th minute against Championship side Millwall.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##The Kenyan international was subsequently left out of Bromley’s final pre-season fixture, a 1-1 draw against Barnet on Saturday, with manager Andy Woodman confirming the defender is still undergoing assessment.The Bromley boss admitted the club is yet to determine the extent of the injury but expressed disappointment after seeing one of his best performers suffer the setback.”Deon’s got a little hamm..

Gor Mahia’s selection woes ahead of the new season have deepened after it emerged that new signing Enock Machaka will miss the club’s opening CAF Champions League campaign through suspension.The highly-rated midfielder has been handed a two-match CAF ban following his red card while playing for Nairobi United in last season’s CAF Confederation Cup, ruling him out of both first preliminary round matches in September.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872928##Machaka was sent off during Nairobi United’s final group-stage match against Congolese side AS Maniema Union after receiving a straight red card for a foul on Jeancy Mboma shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute. The match ended in a 3-0 defeat for the Kenyan side.Under CAF disciplinary regulations, suspensions carry over across the confederation’s club competitions, meaning the punishment will now be served in the Champions League following Machaka’s move to FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia.Have Gor Mahia found Enoch Morrison’s repla..

Gor Mahia’s quest to clinch the CECAFA Kagame Cup after a 41-year drought has suffered a major blow following injuries to key players ahead of the tournament’s semi-final.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo posted a bright start to the tournament they last clinched in 1985, emerging as Group A winners and booking an automatic ticket to the semi-finals.Double blow for Gor Mahia as duo sidelined ahead of Kagame Cup semi-finalWith competition getting stiffer as the tournament goes by, the 22-time FKF Premier League champions would have wished to have a full complement of their squad available for selection.However, the club has now revealed that they will have to do without the trio of Samuel Kapen, Patrick Esombe, as well as captain Sylvester Owino, who are nursing various injuries.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872319##Kapen is a massive blow for K’Ogalo after being stretchered off the pitch and rushed to hospital in their previous match against Garde Republicaine of Djibouti.“The most ..