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Kenyan international Alphonce Omija has opened the lid on how pressure caused a change of plans in penalties during Kenya’s encounter with Madagascar at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHarambee Stars had an incredible performance in the continental tournament, which was co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.Eventually, Kenya was eliminated at the quarter-final by Madagascar in an electric match that was decided by post-match penalties, with Barea securing a 4-3 win.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##Having missed Kenya’s last spot kick, Omija spoke of the circumstances that led to him taking responsibility.“On that day, the people we expected to take penalties refused, and that is why three center backs took it. In fact, the whole five penalty-takers were defenders. The people we thought would take and score refused to take,” Omija told Zoza Sportscast.The former Gor Mahia Star went on to attribute the circumstances that led to Kenya’s ous..

Tennis sensation Angella Okutoyi has reached another major milestone in her professional career after winning the prestigious W50 Nottingham doubles title alongside British partner Brooke Black.The 22-year-old former Auburn University standout lifted the trophy on Friday, 17 July, capping off a remarkable week at the Lexus British Pro Series in Nottingham.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOkutoyi celebrated the achievement on social media by sharing a photo of herself holding the championship trophy in front of the tournament backdrop.The victory represents one of the biggest professional doubles title of Okutoyi’s career.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Although her campaign began with disappointment after a hard-fought opening-round singles defeat to Great Britain’s Indianna Spink, the Kenyan quickly shifted her attention to the doubles competition, where she and Black proved nearly unbeatable.Their road to the title was far from straightforward.The pair produced one of the standout ..

“What’s in your head?” sang The Cranberries in their legendary hit Zombie.What will soon be in the heads of Aston Villa supporters? One name. Manzambi. Manzambi. Manzambi…He’s in your head… pic.twitter.com/rrzeeKA9Uq— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 17, 2026 The chant is already waiting to be born, as the young midfielder of African origins (his parents are from Angola and DR Congo) became one of the biggest revelations of the FIFA World Cup, exploding onto the international stage with Switzerland by scoring three goals and providing two assists in his first four appearances.An injury prevented him from helping his country during the dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Colombia in the round of 16, and the 3-1 quarter-final loss to eventual finalists Argentina, but by then the damage had already been done.Welcome, Johan 😌 pic.twitter.com/70VtD44D5X— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 17, 2026 The Birmingham club have secured one of the most exciting talents in European football for a..

One of Kenya’s prominent figures in motorsport, Tuta Mionki, has made history after being appointed as an FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile) steward for this weekend’s WRC Delfi Rally Estonia, which concludes on Sunday, 19 July.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMionki, a former raly driver and navigator, was selected to officiate the ninth round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, thus becoming the first Kenyan woman to play that role at the highest level of the sport (WRC).The 50-year-old Thika native will serve in the city of Tartu alongside Stewards’ Chairperson Mathieu Remmerie of Belgium, and ASN Steward Oliver Ojaveer of Estonia, on the three-person stewards panel.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##Mionki’s elevation to the WRC panel marks a significant step for Kenya on the global motorsport stage, and follows her years of service in national and regional championships, where she has built a reputation for professionalism and consistency in race control and stew..

Is Michael Olise planning to leave Bayern Munich after just one season? Or is the latest speculation simply the beginning of a high-profile transfer saga?The future of the 24-year-old France international has become one of football’s hottest talking points after leading journalists from France and Germany published completely opposing accounts of his situation, leaving fans wondering what is really happening behind the scenes.Michael Olise wants to join Real Madrid. He no longer hides that in private and has told France teammates of his desire. Olise has had this desire to play for Real Madrid for a long time. Dayot Upamecano has been engaged in an ‘intense lobbying effort’ trying to convince Olise to… pic.twitter.com/aO5aRaAinT— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) July 16, 2026 The story first gathered momentum when Santi Aouna of Foot Mercato reported that Olise had requested a meeting with Bayern officials to inform them of his desire to join Real Madrid.That claim was initially dismisse..

Harambee Stars midfielder Marvin Nabwire has officially completed his move to Zambian side, Power Dynamos, from Kenya Police FC.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMozzart Sport understands that the 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the side, who are expected to unveil him in the coming days.The move, which has been in the pipeline for a couple of weeks, marks a major step for the former Kenya U23 midfielder, who will for the first time enjoy the luxury of formally playing for a club outside Kenya.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##The development also comes as a reward for the tremendous run of form the former Vapour Sports Academy graduate has had, ever since making his move from AFC Leopards to Kenya Police in September 2022.Having initially struggled to squeeze into the Law Enforcers starting eleven, Nabwire has been an ever-present figure for Kenya Police, and played an impactful role in helping the side navigate their early years in the Kenyan top-flight.Haramb..

One wing belongs to Leandro Trossard. The other could soon be occupied by Mohamed Salah.That is the dream Besiktas are trying to turn into reality.The Istanbul giants have become one of the busiest clubs in Europe these days, spending close to €50 million on new signings already, and their ambition appears to have no limits. After convincing Trossard to swap Arsenal for Turkey, they have now set their sights on one of the greatest African footballers of all time.Trossard to leave Arsenal for TurkeyAccording to respected Turkish transfer insider Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, Besiktas have already submitted an official offer for Salah, with negotiations now gathering momentum.The Egypt captain is available on a free transfer after ending his legendary spell at Liverpool, where he left as the club’s third-highest goalscorer in history. With the FIFA World Cup now behind him, the 34-year-old is expected to decide on the next chapter of his career.Turkish reports claim Salah initially asked for an ann..

When the first whistle blows at the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Girls’ Volleyball Championship, one question will likely dominate the conversation will be: can anyone dethrone Kwanthanze Secondary School?The Makueni-based giants head into this year’s championship as the defending KSSSA and FEASSSA champions, having established themselves as the standard bearers of Kenyan school girls’ volleyball over the past decade. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAnother title in 2026 would not only complete a remarkable hat-trick of national championships but further cement Kwanthanze’s place among the greatest teams the competition has ever produced.Their recent success has been built on consistency rather than short-lived brilliance. Since claiming their maiden national title in 2013, Kwanthanze have lifted seven championships, including four consecutive triumphs between 2017 and 2019 before returning to the summit in 2022, 2024 and 2025. ##NAJAVA_M..

One signature away. One change of heart. One of international football’s biggest managerial appointments never happened.For almost two years, the accepted belief was that England admired Pep Guardiola from afar but never came close to convincing him to take charge. According to a stunning report from The Athletic, that version of events is far from the truth.🚨 Pep Guardiola had reached a verbal agreement to become England’s next manager in 2024 and was the FA’s preferred choice for the role. However, Guardiola ultimately decided to remain at Manchester City, forcing the FA to turn their attention to Thomas Tuchel instead.… pic.twitter.com/qkET6ox0vi— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) July 17, 2026 The Manchester City boss had reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the Football Association to become Gareth Southgate’s successor after Euro 2024. England believed they had secured arguably the greatest club manager of his generation – until Guardiola changed his mind.The Catalan wa..