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The Kenyan handball fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) handball player Hous Baptishe, who lost his life in a road accident in French Guiana.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a heartfelt statement, the NCPB Handball Club expressed its profound sorrow over the untimely passing of their teammate, describing him as a passionate and dedicated player whose contribution to the club extended beyond the handball court.”The NCPB handball family extends its deepest condolences to the family of Hous Baptishe, his friends, teammates, and the entire Kenya handball community following his heartbreaking loss through a car accident in French Guiana,” the club said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##The club paid tribute to Baptishe’s commitment to the sport, noting that although his time with the team was brief, he left a lasting impression on everyone who had the privilege of playing and working alongside him.”His passion, ..

Former KCB Rugby strength and conditioning coach Michael Shamiah has completed a return to AFC Leopards ahead of the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season.Shamiah, one of Kenya’s most experienced conditioning specialists, rejoins Ingwe with an extensive background both football and rugby, bringing expertise developed across the country’s top clubs and national teams.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHis coaching portfolio includes previous spells at: AFC Leopards, Kenya Lionesses, Kenya Sevens, KCB Rugby, Impala Saracens, Posta Rangers FC, Brookhouse International School and Runda French School International.The appointment marks another chapter in Shamiah’s decorated coaching career after leaving KCB Rugby in August 2024. His departure came shortly after long-serving head coach Curtis Olago ended his 13-year tenure with the Bankers. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Shamiah signed off in style, helping KCB defend their Kabeberi 7s title with an emphatic 29-7 victory over Menengai Oilers ..

A day or two before the World Cup kicked off, four of us Mozzart Sport Kenya writers huddled together at our reserve outpost, tossing around our bold predictions. Three of my colleagues, forming an unstoppable majority, were certain Spain would seize the trophy. I cast my lot with France, and as our Nairobi-based team chimed in with their picks for the opening day article, my conviction only grew stronger that everyone else was missing the mark.Mozzart Sport Writers’ 2026 FIFA World Cup winners predictionOnly our editor, Imran, stood with me, and that was all I needed to believe we were the wise few who could see beyond the obvious. Meshack, our sub-editor, and Victor, our social media maestro, happily jumped aboard the Spanish bandwagon, but their choice barely ruffled my confidence.What a fool I was…##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Sure, Spain are the reigning European Champions and UEFA Nations League holders, and yes, their squad is packed with world-class talent. But I needed more to be d..

Kenya-eligible defender Bartley Okello has taken a major step towards professional football after signing a two-year scholarship with Premier League side Nottingham Forest.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 17-year-old center back earned the deal after years of steady progress through the club’s academy, where he has been developing since joining in August 2018.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##The scholarship will see him become part of Nottingham Forest’s Under-18 squad for the 2026/27 season.Standing at 1.88 meters, the English-born defender has impressed coaches with his composure on the ball, positional awareness, and commanding presence in defense.His consistent performances throughout the academy ranks have now been rewarded with an opportunity to continue his development on the pathway to senior football.Kenya U20 captain Amos Wanjala debuts for Valencia senior teamIn the English football system, scholarship deals are a key stage in a player’s development, allowing young tale..

Rising Stars midfielder Humphrey Aroko has broken his silence after sealing a move to Swedish side FC Rosengård 1917, speaking about his first impressions of his new club.Aroko completed a season-long loan move to the Malmö-based outfit from FKF Premier League side Kariobangi Sharks, where he had established himself as a key player.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##After completing the move, the Highway Secondary School alumnus sat down with the club’s media team and opened up about his early days at the club.“Here in Rosengård, people are friendly, and it is a good team and a good family. I have been welcomed well, and I am so happy. I cannot wait to get started,” said Aroko.Aroko also described his playing style and what the club’s supporters should expect from him.“I am a midfielder. I play as a number 10; I can play on the left wing, and I am good with the ball. I’m also good at scoring goals.”Gor Mahia’s pre-season off to a false start after defeat to Rayon SportsDespite sealing his dream mo..

There are football matches, and then there are occasions that transcend the sport.On Sunday night at MetLife Stadium, the FIFA World Cup will crown a new champion as Spain and Argentina collide in a final worthy of the tournament’s grandest stage. The reigning European champions meet the defending world champions in a clash of philosophies, generations and footballing royalty.The Final awaits…#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/bv1c5GPsmC— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 19, 2026 For Argentina, history is within touching distance. Lionel Scaloni’s side is chasing something no nation has achieved since Brazil in 1962 — successfully defending the World Cup. For Spain, it is a chance to lift the trophy for only the second time and confirm that the country’s latest golden generation has truly arrived.And then there is Lionel Messi.At 39, the Argentine captain is expected to make his final World Cup appearance, closing a career that has already rewritten football history. Standing opposite ..

History was rewritten on Saturday in Miami, a city that loves a prolific superstar, when Kylian Mbappe officially broke the all-time men’s World Cup goalscoring record. The poetic irony lies in the fact that he achieved this in the current backyard of Lionel Messi, the living legend whose 21-goal benchmark Mbappe surpassed.Reaching an astonishing 22 World Cup goals at just 27 years old, the French talisman entered truly illustrious company. What makes the feat even more staggering is his sheer efficiency—Mbappe reached the milestone in 11 fewer matches and across three fewer tournaments than the 39-year-old Messi, who was hours away from playing in what was expected to be his final World Cup game.Kylian Mbappé is the top goalscorer in @FIFAWorldCup history! 👏⭐️ pic.twitter.com/9VfkLCTUXx— FIFA (@FIFAcom) July 19, 2026 While mainstream focus had spent over a decade obsessed with the Messi-Ronaldo rivalry, Mbappe quietly earned his right to sit at the same table as the Argentina captain…