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Kakamega Homeboyz snap up teen sensation

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season, after securing the signature of highly-rated teenage winger Eugene Barasa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 18-year-old joins Edward Manoah’s rapidly evolving side after an impressive rise through school and grassroots football. Barasa first made a name for himself while turning out for Kenyan school football giants Musingu High School, popularly known as The Scorpions, before featuring for his hometown side Amagoro FC and most recently FKF Premier League outfit Sofapaka.##NAJAVA_MECA_9874701##His arrival adds youthful energy to a Homeboyz squad that has already welcomed a wealth of experienced campaigners during the current transfer window, as the club seeks the perfect blend of youth and experience ahead of the new campaign.Speaking after completing the move, an excited Barasa described joining Homeboyz as a major milestone in his young career.Double blow for Gor M..

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Infantino admits defeat, scraps the World Cup sale project

Gianni Infantino’s position as FIFA president has been seriously undermined after his plan to sell part of the organization’s commercial business to private investors sparked resistance from confederations and national associations, threats of a boycott, and open rebellion among some of his closest allies. The crisis began after the unveiling of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, under which private investors would acquire a stake in the commercial rights associated with FIFA’s most valuable competitions, including the FIFA World Cup. The proposal, however, ultimately collapsed, with reason prevailing over what critics viewed as the greed of a select few. Until the very end,FIFA’s explanation and Mexico’s ’betrayal’Infantino insisted that the deal would generate additional revenue for the development of football, but opponents demanded answers about what the investors would receive in return, who would control the new structure, and why the entire process had been conducted without b..

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Ajax announce their biggest transfer

PSV and Feyenoord may have been the dominant forces in recent years, but this June they are nowhere near as ambitious. Ajax have sent a clear message to the rest of the Eredivisie: the giants from Amsterdam are awake again and assembling a championship-winning squad capable of ending their five-year title drought and bringing the trophy back to the Johan Cruyff Arena. After several high-profile signings earlier in the transfer window, the Lancers have now completed one of the biggest transfers in the Benelux this year.Bringing joy to Ajax – Julian Brandt. pic.twitter.com/vyjwx4JojL— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 31, 2026 Julian Brandt is officially an Ajax player. The experienced German midfielder has left Borussia Dortmund after seven years, joining the Dutch club on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract. The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a three-year deal, committing his future to the four-time European champions until the June 2029. The arrival of a playe..

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Kenya narrowly misses out on historic judo medal at Commonwealth Games

Kenya could not secure its first judo medal at the Commonwealth Games after Regan Wali lost his men’s 60 kilograms bronze medal contest at SEC Hall 4 in Glasgow, Scotland on Friday, 31 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsExpectations were high heading into the day’s evening session, following the 22-year-old’s exemplary performance earlier in the preliminary stages.The national champion would however face his biggest battle yet, as he was overwhelmed by English youngster Charlie Ayre, losing via a chokehold ippon inside two minutes and 49 seconds.©Getty ImagesSpotting strappings in his right foot and two left fingers, Wali was heavily subdued in what was his fourth match of the day, first going down with a yuko just after 18 seconds, before tapping out on a waza-ari that saw the aggressive Ayre choke the Kenyan in between his legs on the ground.The submission earned 20-year-old Ayre one of the two bronze medals on offer, convincingly ending Wali’s gutsy run at his maiden C..

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Tusker eye consolation against Zanzibari side in final Kagame Cup clash

Tusker FC will be aiming to salvage some pride when they face Zanzibar outfit KVZ SC in their final Group C match of the 47th CECAFA Kagame Cup on Saturday evening at Kigali Pele Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe five-time regional champions have endured a frustrating return to the tournament, failing to register a point from their opening two matches, and crashing out of the competition before the final round of group fixtures.The Brewers began their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Sudanese giants Al Hilal, before suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Rwanda’s Rayon Sports, a result that mathematically ended their hopes of reaching the knockout stages.TACTICAL ANALYSIS : Rayon’s wing trap that trashed Tusker’s blueprintAlthough their fate has already been sealed, Tusker will be keen to bow out on a positive note by securing their first victory of the tournament and avoiding a winless campaign.Head coach Julien Mette admitted the results have been disappointing, but mainta..

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Double blow for Gor Mahia as duo sidelined ahead of Kagame Cup semi-final

Gor Mahia have been dealt a major setback ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, after losing two key players for the crucial knockout fixture.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGor will be without influential midfielder Alpha Onyango, who is suspended after receiving a red card during Thursday’s final Group A match against AS Grade Républicaine.Despite being reduced to ten men, K’Ogalo held on to grind out a hard-fought 1-0 victory, a result that secured top spot in Group A, and booked their place in the last four of the regional competition.TACTICAL ANALYSIS : Rayon’s wing trap that trashed Tusker’s blueprintHowever, the celebrations were short-lived as Gor Mahia suffered another setback in the closing stages of the match, when attacker Samuel Kapen was stretchered off after sustaining a right leg injury.In an update issued later on Thursday, 30 July night, the club confirmed that Kapen was receiving medical attention, with initial tests offering pos..

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National rugby circuit heads to Kisumu as Dala 7s returns for milestone 20th edition

Forget National Girlfriends Day celebrations, the biggest date on Kenya’s sporting calendar this weekend is in Kisumu.As the country marks August 1, rugby fans will flock to the lakeside city for the 20th edition of the Dala 7s, where history will be made with the introduction of the tournament’s first-ever women’s competition.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe second leg of this year’s circuit will be held at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium from Saturday, 1 to Sunday, 2 August, bringing together 40 teams across Division One, Division Two, and women’s categories.Fresh from claiming the opening leg at the Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru, KCB Rugby will be looking to extend their winning run after edging rivals Kabras Sugar 19-12 in the final. The victory handed the Bankers an early three-point lead atop the Division One standings as they chase back-to-back circuit titles.Kenya Sevens star set to debut for KCB at Dala 7sKCB headline Pool A alongside Masinde Muliro University of Science and Tech..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS : Rayon’s wing trap that trashed Tusker’s blueprint

Rayon Sports secured a 1-0 victory over Tusker FC in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, a result that officially eliminated the Brewers from the tournament while sending the hosts tied at the top of the group alongside Al Hilal on six points. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsAntonio Atisso’s first-half strike proved to be the deciding factor in a contest defined by asymmetric build-up structures, wide isolation patterns, and crucial second-half pressing adaptations. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9872200##Tusker lined up on paper in a 4-4-2 formation. Brandon Obiero started in goal, protected by a defensive line of Doumbia Aboubacar at right-back, Servyl Akouala at left-back, and a central defensive pairing of John Otieno and Aboud Omar.The midfield unit featured Warsama Hassan and Fabian Adikiny in the central double pivot, flanked by December Kisakah on the right wing and Abdoulie Joof on the left, with Steve Omondi and Victor Mbaoma starting as the striker partnership.WAFCON: Harambee Starlets coach O..

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Kenya set for exciting start as Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup fixtures are released

The countdown to the inaugural Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup (YAC) 2026 has gathered momentum after the African Hockey Federation (AfHF) released the official match schedule for the continental championship, with hosts Kenya facing an immediate test against regional rivals in both the men’s and women’s competitions.The tournament will run from 6 to 8 August in Nairobi and will serve as the African qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey5s World Cup, scheduled for December 2026. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSix nations Kenya, Ghana,Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda were initially confirmed for the competition, although the released fixtures feature five teams in the women’s event, with Malawi absent from the match schedule.Kenya’s under-18 women’s side will officially open the tournament on Thursday, 6 August, taking on neighbours Uganda at 10:00am before returning to face continental heavyweights South Africa at 1:45 pm.The opening day also sees the Kenyan men’s team beg..

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Bafana’s throne is vacant: Broos’ successor could be one well-known name

Hugo Broos’ successful five-year spell as South Africa head coach has officially come to an end, opening the door for the race to succeed the man who transformed Bafana Bafana into one of Africa’s strongest national teams.The 74-year-old Belgian announced on Friday that he would not renew his contract, citing the strain of spending long periods away from his family and hinting that the time had come to retire from coaching altogether.”The long absence from my family and the lonely moments in South Africa have led me to make this difficult decision,” Broos said as he confirmed his departure.Thank You, Coach Hugo Broos. A Grateful Nation Salutes You. 🇿🇦💚💛⚽️​Coach, ​today, as you step down from your role as Head Coach of Bafana Bafana, we want to pause and extend our deepest, most heartfelt gratitude for everything you have poured into South African football. pic.twitter.com/FqdWFQcnV3— Bafana Bafana (@BafanaBafana) July 31, 2026 Broos leaves with his reputation enhanced after overseeing ..

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