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Club Afrique coach outlines what Kenya can do to match South Africa’s rugby standards

Club Afrique head coach Patrick Ross-Allen has explained why he believes Kenya can narrow the gap with South Africa’s rugby standards.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsRoss-Allen, who also serves as Club Afrique’s Director of Rugby, noted that Kenya can achieve that by investing more heavily in junior development while also strengthening the structures supporting players, coaches and officials.The tactician was speaking after Club Afrique’s campaign at the 60th Christie 7s at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, where the South African side finished sixth in a competitive field featuring some of Kenya’s top clubs.Millions Kenya Sevens players were to earn from Ultimate 7sThe coach, however, believes Kenya has the raw talent and physical qualities needed to compete at a higher level.“It is always difficult, and it depends on what their goals are at the end of the day. If they want to be better in 15s or 7s, it also depends on what is given to the players, coaches and staff, as well a..

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Jurgen, what are you doing? Klopp names two Germany squads!

When Jurgen Klopp took over the Germany national team following its early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Julian Nagelsmann’s departure, it was clear that the former Liverpool boss would have to give a number of players a chance as he looked to build the best possible squad.However, no one saw this coming…22.00: (3.00) Temouchent (3.00) Kabylie (2.40)Earlier today, Klopp announced not one, but two Germany squads for their upcoming UEFA Nations League clashes – likely the first time a national team head coach has done something like that.The first – and arguably stronger – squad will play Die Mannschaft’s first two games, against the Netherlands in Amsterdam (September 24) and Greece in Augsburg (September 27), while the second squad will face Serbia in Munich (October 1) before taking on Greece again, this time away from home, in Thessaloniki (October 4).Ter Stegen’s rise from the ashes: Cast-off at Barca, good enough for KloppAcross two squads, Klopp called up 44 different pla..

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Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno’s touching message after welcoming second child

Kenya’s second-fastest sprinter, Mark Otieno, has welcomed his second child with his wife, Stephanie Odhiambo.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOtieno celebrated the arrival of their son with an emotional message of gratitude.He shared the news on Instagram alongside a photograph of his newborn son’s hands, turning to scripture to mark the special moment.How Kenya won bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships in NairobiQuoting Psalm 127:3-5, Otieno wrote: “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”“Today, God added another arrow to my quiver,” he wrote.The sprinter said his family was filled with joy as they welcomed the newborn.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961668##“With hearts full of gratitude, my family and I are overjoyed to welcome our son,” he wrote.Otieno described his son as a blessing and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity..

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EFL Cup – Round Four draw: Blockbuster “Red vs Blue” derby awaits, Arsenal handed a dream tie

This season’s EFL Cup is slowly but surely moving towards its final stages. The third round will be completed tonight with Manchester City’s clash against Norwich (21.30), but the draw for the next phase has already taken place.The winner of the clash at the Etihad Stadium will host Brighton – the killers of Manchester United. The Seagulls were 2-0 down at Old Trafford after only 10 minutes, but they produced a miraculous comeback to beat Michael Carrick’s men 3-2 and knock them out of the competition.Carrick’s avengers are actually losers: United drop two-goal lead on League Cup farewellApart from that minor surprise, the only upset in the third round was the victory of the fourth-tier Fleetwood Town over the Championship side Sheffield United.Thanks to that win, the Fishermen have earned a dream tie for their fans, as they’ll host the Premier League champions Arsenal at their Highbury Stadium – the Gunners are back at Highbury! – in the next round.🏆 The Round Four draw!#EFL | #Caraba..

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Tanzania U20 coach outlines what East Africa needs to bridge football gap

For Ngorongoro Heroes head coach Mario Rivera Campesino, building a successful football system is not a project that can be measured in months, or even a couple of years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news“It is not something that is going to come in one or two years. It is a long process. It is something you have to do for many years if you want to be successful,” the Spaniard told Mozzart Sport.Rivera speaks from experience. The UEFA Pro Licence holder began his coaching career in the youth ranks at Spanish side CD Leganés, before working with Betis San Isidro, and San Martín de la Vega.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##He later worked within Atlético Madrid’s technical setup, and coached Unión Collado Villalba and Los Yébenes San Bruno, before moving into international and club football in Asia.His career has since taken him to Brunei, where he coached the U21 national team before becoming senior head coach, and India, where he worked with East Bengal both as an assistant and head coa..

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Gor Mahia introduce season tickets for 2026/27 campaign

Gor Mahia have introduced season tickets for the 2026/27 campaign, giving supporters an option to secure access to all 17 of the club’s home matches, while paying upfront for the season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe season tickets will go on sale on Saturday, 19 September, when Gor Mahia open their home campaign against Murang’a Seal at Nyayo Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962394##The club has introduced three categories, with a 20 per cent discount applied across the different ticket tiers. A regular season ticket will cost KSh4,080, while the VIP and VVIP options will be priced at KSh13,600 and KSh40,800 respectively.The tickets will cover Gor Mahia’s 17 designated home matches in the 2026/27 campaign.Globally, season tickets are commonly used by football clubs to allow supporters to pay for access to a number of home matches in advance, rather than purchasing individual tickets for every fixture. The arrangement can provide convenience for supporters and, depending on the ..

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News from the Americas: Depay becomes Corinthians’ tragic figure, as Messi claims trophy No. 49

While clubs across Europe were wrapping up their Europa League, EFL Cup, La Liga and other clashes last night, their counterparts in North and South America were only getting started – and they didn’t disappoint.03.30: (1.32) Flamengo (5.30) Independiente Del Valle (9.50)Santos, without the injured Neymar, were eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana – the South American equivalent of the UEFA Europa League – in the quarter-finals by compatriots Atletico Mineiro on penalties, after Galo erased a two-goal deficit from the first leg.It’s samba time: Two ex-Premier League stars find new home in BrazilIn the Copa Libertadores, South America’s equivalent of the Champions League, another Brazilian side, Palmeiras, booked their place in the semi-finals, beating the Ecuadorian club LDU Quito on penalties away from home. But the most exciting moment of the night came during the other quarter-final clash between Corinthians and Estudiantes.After a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Argentina, the Brazil..

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Josphat Rono leads strong field at NCBA Diani Beach Masters

Fresh from claiming his maiden victory in the 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series, Josphat Rono will be among the players to watch when the NCBA Diani Beach Masters tees off on Friday, September 18, at Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe three-day tournament, running until Sunday, September 20, is the latest stop on the KAGC calendar and comes immediately after last weekend’s NCBA Malindi Open ‘Vasco Da Gama Cup’, where Rono secured his first win of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##Rono carded seven-over-par 217 to win in Malindi, finishing ahead of Alex Mwangi, who returned 10-over-par 220. Elvis Muigua and William Odek shared third place on 12-over-par 222.The four players will be back in action in Diani, where they will headline a strong field seeking to build on their performances from the Coastal opener.Rono will face competition from Junaid Manji, Kevin Anyien, Isaac Makokha and promising junior Maahir Patel, among o..

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Why Harambee Stars striker is not overly excited despite scoring debut goal for English club

Harambee Stars striker Micah Obiero says it was frustrating for his English club Carlisle United to drop more points in the National League, this despite him scoring a debut goal on Tuesday, 15 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsObiero, speaking after Carlisle’s 1-1 draw with Forest Green at Brunton Park, had mixed reactions from the game, but admitted to being at odds with the fact that The Blues were unable to turn their pressure into three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##”It’s another one where you’re just frustrated,” Obiero, who is the elder brother to Harambee Stars midfielder Zech Obiero, told the club media. “We could have won it, so it’s one of those where you’ve just got to go to the next one and try again.”Playing in his first club game following his permanent switch from fellow National League side Wealdstone, Obiero had the perfect start to life in his old stomping ground, scoring in the 29th minute, to draw Carlisle level after they had gone down to a Kyl..

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe to visit Nairobi as AFCON 2027 preparations intensify

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Dr. Patrice Motsepe will travel to Nairobi on Friday, 18 September, as part of a two-day visit to Tanzania and Kenya, to assess preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMotsepe is expected to meet with the Government of Kenya and inspect facilities earmarked for the continental tournament, which Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will jointly host.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##His visit comes days after a CAF technical inspection team visited Nairobi to assess the country’s readiness for the tournament.The delegation, led by CAF Head of Competitions Khaled Nassar, held discussions with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, with Kenya reaffirming its commitment to meeting CAF’s requirements.The technical team inspected competition venues, training facilities and supporting infrastructure in Nairobi, before proceeding to Eldoret to assess Kipchoge Keino Stadium as a potential alternative compet..

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