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Two-time Basketball Africa League champion set to grace talent camp in Nairobi

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African basketball legend Souleyman ‘Solo D’ Diabate is set to grace the second edition of the Signature Basketball Camp in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two-time Basketball Africa League (BAL) champion will spearhead a programme that aims to bring a combination of elite basketball experience with international coaching expertise and mentorship in a bid to help upcoming athletes to sharpen their game.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Robert Matano’s KCB ended Gor Mahia’s unbeaten dreamDiabate’s involvement in the camp will give participants a front-row seat to the experience and mindset of professional basketball as they will be mentored on discipline, teamwork, consistency as well as coachability, all of which are important for anyone harbouring ambitions to play at the highest level.The camp, which is sponsored by Momentum Sports Africa in partnership with Force One, will be held at Parklands Sports Club, Nairobi, across two weeks: from Monday, 16 November to Friday, 2..

Dakar Olympics: Rising Lionesses off to flying start in Senegal

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Rising Lionesses continued their impressive campaign at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games with a convincing 19–0 victory over hosts Senegal in their second Pool A match on Monday, 2 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Rising Lionesses produced another disciplined display to register their second consecutive victory, having opened their campaign with a 12–5 win over the People’s Republic of China.The emphatic victory over Senegal saw the Kenyan youngsters maintain their unbeaten run while keeping their hosts scoreless, further strengthening their position in Pool A.Matasi eyes game against Arsenal greats ahead of Harambee Stars legends clashIn their opening encounter against China, Evalyne Afande and Michael Mmboga crossed the try line to secure Kenya’s opening victory.Afande, a product of Kinale Girls, the national school rugby champions, has been among the young talents representing Kenya on the Olympic stage.The Rising Lionesses will now turn their attent..

“Ronaldo’s time was already over at Juventus”

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Almost four full years have passed since Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United. He packed his bags and walked out ahead of the World Cup, after things blew up between him and Erik ten Hag. Since then, the Dutch manager has often spoken about their relationship and what went wrong. Whenever someone invites him for an interview, it is an unavoidable topic. The same was true this time in a conversation with ESPN. He believes Cristiano Ronaldo was not prepared to put the team first, was not physically fit enough for the demands of the Premier League, and that his time at the top was already over when he was still at Juventus.Ten Hag finally speaks about Ronaldo and Manchester“The reality is that he has not been able to play at that level for the past seven or eight years. His time was already over at Juventus. Real Madrid’s great strength is that they recognise when a player starts to decline. They part ways with him when, from the outside, he still appears to be at his peak, but in rea..

‘I will deal with him accordingly’ – Matano after KCB defender’s red card

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KCB FC head coach Robert Matano has vowed to take disciplinary action against defender Baron Ochieng following his dismissal during their FKF Premier League clash against Gor Mahia at Embu Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOchieng was sent off five minutes before the final whistle after receiving a second yellow card, having been cautioned for the first time in the 19th minute.Government responds to claims that Bayern Munich, Ajax will field junior teams in NairobiHis dismissal left the Bankers with ten men during the closing stages of the encounter, forcing them to dig deep to protect their advantage against a Gor Mahia side seeking a late comeback.Although KCB managed to withstand the pressure and secure all three points, Ochieng’s indiscipline did not go down well with Matano, who expressed his disappointment with the defender’s decision-making, particularly given the circumstances of the match.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077557##Speaking after the final whistle, the experienc..

TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Robert Matano’s KCB ended Gor Mahia’s unbeaten dream

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KCB FC handed Gor Mahia their first defeat of the season, securing a 2-1 victory despite finishing the contest with ten men. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsRobert Matano’s side capitalised on defensive uncertainty within Gor Mahia’s backline, scoring twice in the first half before withstanding sustained pressure after the interval.Alpha Onyango’s penalty briefly brought K’Ogalo back into the contest, but their second-half tactical adjustments failed to produce an equaliser against a compact KCB defensive structure.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077474##The result reshaped the top of the table, with Gor Mahia retaining first place on 12 points from five matches, while KCB climbed to second with 10 points from the same number of games.Beyond the scoreline, the contest illustrated how effectively KCB exploited crossing situations and defensive disorganisation, while Gor’s changing attacking structures struggled to overcome their opponents’ disciplined protection of the penalty area.Matano s..

Matasi eyes game against Arsenal greats ahead of Harambee Stars legends clash

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Former Harambee Stars custodian Patrick Matasi is hoping to earn a place in Kenya’s legends team for the upcoming Legends Cup clash against Arsenal greats at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for Friday, 13 November, and will feature 20 former Arsenal players against 20 retired Kenya internationals in a celebration of football legends.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Matasi said the match presents an opportunity to return to the pitch after more than a year away from competitive football.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077510##”I feel this is my chance to start getting back into football. I will try to get a place and represent my nation with dignity,” he said.The former Saint George, Tusker FC and Kenya Police FC goalkeeper has been out of competitive action since his move to Kakamega Homeboyz in January 2025.His career was subsequently interrupted by a provisional suspension following an FKF investigation into alleged match man..

Government explains closing Nyayo Stadium for 10 days

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Nyayo National Stadium is undergoing an intensive 10-day pitch maintenance and rejuvenation programme following a demanding sporting calendar that saw the facility host several major international and local competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi announced the exercise, describing it as a well-deserved break for the stadium after months of hosting sporting spectacles and welcoming thousands of fans.”From hosting the HSBC SVNS 2 in February, the FIFA Women’s Series and Kip Keino Classic in April, the Athletics Kenya National Trials for the Commonwealth Games in June, to the Safari Sevens in October, Nyayo has faithfully opened her gates and rolled out her green carpet for one major sporting spectacle after another,” Mwangi stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077483##The maintenance exercise is an elaborate programme designed to restore the playing surface, improve its quality and strengthen its ability to withstand the demands of elite sporti..

Roy Keane rips into Man Utd: “If you can’t take responsibility, get out of the way!”

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Manchester United’s current situation can only be described as a crisis. Hovering dangerously close to the relegation zone, already out of the League Cup and with just one win in nine Premier League games, the Red Devils are enduring their worst start to a season since 1988. And there appears to be no light at the end of the tunnel.Unsurprisingly, the club’s former greats have been increasingly vocal, with Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Peter Schmeichel and Roy Keane among those regularly weighing in on United’s struggles.Schmeichel tears into Lisandro! United legend accuses Argentine of disgraceful displayKeane, never one to hold back, has once again delivered a scathing assessment of the club he once captained. The former midfielder has aimed at everyone, from the owners and management to the coaches and players, questioning whether anyone at Old Trafford is actually listening.”People say I built a career criticising. Fine. Call me miserable, call me bitter. I don’t care. I’m not going ..

French coach off to winning start as Kenya Police arrest Shabana’s unbeaten run

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Beautiful football for whom? Shabana FC may have enjoyed the lion’s share of possession at Afraha Stadium, but it was Kenya Police FC who walked away with the points after a 1-0 victory over the Glamour Boys on Monday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBrian Chonjo Otieno’s first-half strike proved decisive as the 2024 FKF Premier League champions handed Shabana their first defeat of the season and secured their first victory under new French coach Raphael Pilato.It was a result that told two different stories: one written in possession and passing by Shabana, and another in goals and efficiency by Police.##NAJAVA_MECA_10086151##Ahmed Fathi Abdalla Ibrahim’s charges enjoyed 67 per cent possession against Police’s 33 per cent, but their dominance did little to trouble the Law Enforcers, managing just two shots on target compared to their opponents’ seven from 15 attempts.The victory lifts Police to fourth in the standings with eight points, while Shabana drop to ninth w..

Tusker leave Murang’a sweeter after swatting aside Mara Sugar

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Tusker FC recovered from their shock defeat to Mathare United by thumping Mara Sugar FC 3-1 in an FKF Premier League encounter staged at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a on Monday, 2 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFabian Adikiny opened the scoring for the Brewers two minutes before the interval as Erick Kapaito and Stephen Omondi ensured the three points headed back to Ruaraka, with Mara Sugar registering a consolation via an own goal.Government responds to claims that Bayern Munich, Ajax will field junior teams in NairobiHeading into the clash, Tusker had played only two league games due to their involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC), recording mixed results as they bagged a 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars before suffering a 2-1 defeat to Mathare United.Tusker began the match with some urgency in a bid to establish an early lead and went for quick forward passes but could not break the deadlock by the 10th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077484##The Brewers were then f..