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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..

Harambee Stars midfielder Stanley Wilson will miss a third-straight league game for AIK, after the Swedish club ruled him out of this weekend’s clash against GAIS at their home Friends Arena in Solna on Saturday, 18 July.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAnnouncing the squad’s status on Thursday, 16 July, AIK highlighted the 19-year-old Kenyan among a list of seven first-team players, who will miss the club’s first home game in over one-and-a-half months.“Is [Stanley Wilson] in rehabilitation for a groin injury. Conducts rehabilitation in a gym,” AIK posted.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##The development therefore extends Wilson’s time out on the field, this coming after the youngster had missed the team’s two other league matches following a month-long break in June.Without factoring in the series of friendlies against Kalmar and Vasteras SK, Wilson, whose groin injury was confirmed just after his Harambee Stars against Lesotho on 7 June, has only missed two other league games this y..

Argentina have Lionel Messi, but Spain have Mikel Oyarzabal!True, it sounds a bit off and awkward. After all, Leo is one of the GOATs of football, and the two are incomparable. However, everyone should keep one thing in mind: in finals, La Roja’s striker turns into a goal machine.He’s so far played in six of them – either in his club or international career – and has found the net in each!Mikel Oyarzabal has played six finals in his senior career…And he’s scored in every single one of them:• 2019/20 Copa del Rey — ⚽• Tokyo 2020 Olympics — ⚽• 2021 Nations League — ⚽• Euro 2024 — ⚽• 2025 Nations League — ⚽• 2025/26 Copa del Rey — ⚽Six finals.… pic.twitter.com/trmIsyOXLM— FCB Newmann (@Mhoni_Hiyst) April 18, 2026 In April 2021, he scored a winner from the spot for Real Sociedad against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey final. Just four months later, he netted against Brazil in the Olympic Games Gold Medal match, which Spain lost 2-1 after extra time.In October that same year, he broke t..

Nairobi United have confirmed the signing of Harambee Stars defender Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu, making him the club’s first major acquisition of the ongoing transfer window as preparations gather pace for the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season.The versatile right-back joins Nairobi as Belgian tactician Patrick Aussems begins strengthening his squad following the conclusion of the club’s debut top-flight campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAnnouncing the move on social media, Nairobi United welcomed the experienced defender with a bold message:”He owns the right flank. The King has arrived. Kevin ‘Chumsy’ Okumu is officially a Naiboi!”Okumu’s arrival is expected to significantly strengthen Nairobi United’s options on the right side of defence, thanks to his pace, attacking instincts and defensive solidity. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##Equally comfortable playing as a traditional full-back or wing-back, the former Wazito FC defender brings valuable top-flight and international exp..

Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Vice Chairman Paul Bitok expects an intense battle when the 2025-2026 KVF National League Finals get underway this weekend. The former KCB tactician noted that the season’s numerous upsets have set the stage for one of the most competitive championship deciders in recent years.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe three-day finals, scheduled for this weekend at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, will crown the men’s and women’s national champions, with Kenya’s top clubs battling in best-of-three title series.Bitok believes the unpredictable nature of the season has made it difficult to call outright favorites, pointing to the elimination of traditional powerhouses and the emergence of new contenders.”The 2025/26 National League has been very competitive. We started last year in November, and now we are ending this weekend. We had 16 teams for the men, and then we had the second round with 16 teams. We played knockout, and afterwards we went to Mombas..

Tusker head coach Julien Mette realistically does not expect his side to win the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, but believes participating at this year’s tournament will provide the Brewers proper preparation ahead of their return to continental football next season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTusker, who were crowned domestic winners of the Mozzart Bet Cup last month, were a week ago drafted into the regional competition to be held in Rwanda from Friday, 24 July to Friday, 7 August, following the dropping out of Sudan side, El Merriekh SC, due to a delayed conclusion to their domestic season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##“We are preparing to go to CECAFA which was not initially in our plans, but we have been invited,” Mette, who will have his first pre-season with Tusker after joining the side in the middle of last season, told the club website on Friday, 17 July. “This is something very good for us especially ahead of continental football.”Having flattered to deceive for the better..

Nottinghamshire’s historic local rivalry is set to be briefly reignited on Saturday afternoon as newly promoted League One side Notts County hosts Premier League neighbors Nottingham Forest at Meadow Lane.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsWhile only a preseason friendly, meetings between these two Trentside rivals—whose stadiums are separated by a mere 300 yards—never lack competitive edge or local passion.For Nottingham Forest, this fixture marks the beginning of their summer schedule and the dawn of a new era under Oliver Glasner, who took over following Vitor Pereira’s dismissal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##Notts County, meanwhile, are further ahead in their preparations, having already played three warm-up fixtures. Both teams will be eager to use this clash to test new signings, build match fitness, and secure bragging rights.Kick-off: 5:00 PM (Kenyan Time), SaturdayVenue: Meadow LaneGroup: Club FriendliesHave you ever wrote a love letter to your idol? Young Enzo didQualificat..