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How much each Harambee Starlets player pocketed from President Ruto’s Ksh10 million bonus

Harambee Starlets players and members of the technical bench have each received Ksh250,000 from the Ksh10 million bonus awarded by President William Ruto during a breakfast meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe President rewarded Harambee Starlets with Ksh10 million for securing qualification to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), while the Junior Starlets also received Ksh10 million after qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotionThe payment came just in time after a tense standoff on Wednesday morning, when the national women’s team staged a go-slow hours before their scheduled departure to France, threatening not to travel until their outstanding allowances were settled.The government moved swiftly to defuse the situation by releasing the promised Ksh10 million bonus and committing to clear all pending allowances owed to the players dating back to Apr..

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Cabo Verde’s medal-worthy feat: only team that stood up to both World Cup finalists!

As the World Cup reached its final stages, we now know who’ll fight for the trophy and a bronze medal in the last two games of the tournament.On Sunday night (00.00), France and England will face each other in a match for third place, while Spain and Argentina will lock horns in a battle for the world crown at MetLife Stadium in New York (22.00).World Cup final pattern broken at Bayern’s expense – Inter’s run goes onHowever, if there’s a team that deserved some kind of recognition – a consolation prize, an honourable mention, or simply a small badge of pride – it’s Cabo Verde.Not because their outstanding performances captured the hearts of football fans around the world and reminded us why we fell in love with football in the first place, but because of a more practical reason.They are the only team that stood up to both World Cup finalists.𝐂𝐀𝐏𝐄 𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐄 𝐏𝐔𝐒𝐇𝐄𝐃 ππŽπ“π‡ π…πˆππ€π‹πˆπ’π“π’ π“πŽ 𝐓𝐇𝐄 π‹πˆπŒπˆπ“ πŸ’ͺπŸ‡¨πŸ‡»β°Now Spain and Argentina are in the final, it actually shows how insane Cape Verde performed this..

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Odira rallies behind Kipyegon after challenging start to season

Kenyan middle-distance runner Lilian Odira has come out strongly in support of Faith Kipyegon following criticism over the three-time Olympic champion’s challenging start to the 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipyegon came under scrutiny after finishing fourth in the women’s 3000m at the Monaco Diamond League earlier this month, clocking 8:24.21.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The race was won by fellow Kenyan Agnes Ngetich in a world-leading and personal best time of 8:08.95, just days after Kipyegon had also settled for third in the women’s mile at the Prefontaine Classic in 4:17.80.After the race, Kipyegon revealed she had not been at full fitness, explaining that she had been managing a hamstring injury sustained during the Shanghai Diamond League.Millions Emmanuel Wanyonyi earned after record-breaking Monaco Diamond League runSpeaking in defense of the decorated athlete, Odira urged Kenyans to remain patient and remember Kipyegon’s remarkable contribution to the co..

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Debutants Masara, Aluor Girls bank on experienced coaches ahead of KSSSA nationals

Nyanza volleyball champions Masara Mixed and St. Cecilia Aluor Girls will look to their experienced coaches for inspiration as they prepare for their maiden appearance at the KCB Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Championships.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two schools will make their national debut when the championships are held from Tuesday, 28 July to Saturday, 1 August at MPesa Foundation Academy in Kiambu County.Although both teams are first-time participants, their coaches are well-versed in the demands of top-level school volleyball.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##Masara coach and senior principal Tom Odhiambo Achilah guided Gogo Mixed to last year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Championships, while Aluor Girls tactician John Duro previously led Sega Girls to the national championships on six occasions.Duro believes his side has what it takes to compete despite being handed a tough draw.”The girls are..

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Tusker backs Prinsloo Sevens with Ksh1.5 million sponsorship

Tusker has unveiled a Ksh1.5 million sponsorship package for the 2026 Prinsloo Sevens, reinforcing its commitment to the growth of Kenyan rugby ahead of the start of the National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe sponsorship will support the organisation and delivery of the tournament, which will kick off the six-leg circuit at Nakuru Athletic Club on Saturday, 25 to Sunday, 26 July, under the stewardship of Nakuru Rugby Football Club.New KSSSA rugby sevens champions beckon as defending kings fallBeyond the financial support, Tusker will also host the tournament’s official after-parties on both days, continuing a tradition that has become a key attraction for fans attending the Prinsloo Sevens.Tusker Sports Brand Manager Keza Mpyisi said the partnership reflects the brewer’s continued investment in local sport through the Tusker Na Rugby campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##”Rugby has built one of the most passionate sporting communities in Kenya, and the Nation..

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World Cup final pattern broken at Bayern’s expense – Inter’s run goes on

Ahead of the World Cup, Mozzart Sport Kenya’s “WC Countdown” series featured an article about the remarkable tradition involving Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and World Cup finals.Since 1982, the Bavarians and the Nerazzurri each have had at least one player in the trophy match. However, after 44 years, this pattern will be broken for the German club.WC Countdown: Why always them? For 44 years, no WC final has been complete without Inter & Bayern playersDespite sending as many as 17 players across 10 national teams to the tournament, Bayern won’t have a representative in the final.Their French duo, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano, along with England captain Harry Kane, came closest to featuring in the showpiece, but fell short in the semi-finals.On the other hand, Inter’s run will go on.EL TORO WON. Our CAPITANO, Lautaro MartΓ­nez, keeps the record for #Inter going, while simultaneously BREAKS it for Bayern Munich. πŸ‡¦πŸ‡·βš«οΈπŸ”΅πŸ”₯ https://t.co/KbDuqv9j8U pic.twitter.com/S9HGhyVE7Wβ€” Inter Xtra (@..

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Star-studded field assembles for NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy

A strong field of 96 golfers will battle for honours at this year’s NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy, set to take place at Limuru Country Club from Friday, 17 July, to Sunday, 19 July, in what promises to be one of the most competitive events on the 2026 Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) calendar.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKAGC Series leader John Kamaisi headlines the elite field alongside second-placed Jay Sandhu and third-ranked Elvis Muigua. Kenya suffer Billie Jean King Cup relegation after winless group-stage runThey will also face stiff competition from Rwanda’s Jean D’Amour Hitayezu, who arrives in Limuru fresh from his victory at last weekend’s NCBA Coast Open (Barry Cup).The women’s field is equally impressive, with teenage stars Kanana Muthomi and Cherono Kipkorir leading the charge alongside Kellie Gachaga, Maryam Mwakitawa and Nancy Wairimu.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847719##The tournament has attracted golfers from Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Burundi..

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Timothy Cheruiyot eyes elusive Commonwealth gold in Glasgow

Former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot is determined to end his long wait for Commonwealth Games gold after securing his place in Kenya’s squad for the 2026 Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCheruiyot, who has settled for silver at the last two editions of the Games in Gold Coast in 2018 and Birmingham in 2022, booked his ticket by winning the national trials in Nairobi and will spearhead Kenya’s challenge in the newly introduced Mile event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847519##The experienced middle-distance runner will be joined by Reynold Cheruiyot and Brian Komen as Kenya seeks to dominate the event at the Games, scheduled for July 23 to August 2.”I thank God for having been in running for a long time because staying active in athletics for many years is not easy. It takes a lot of focus and discipline, and I am happy that I will represent Kenya again, hoping to run well. We are one team, and together with Brian Komen and Reynold Cheruiyot, we want to ..

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No class in defeat: Jude snaps after England’s loss and slaps Argentina defender on the head

Stay humble in victory and dignified in defeat, says a well-known sports proverb.Unfortunately, last night, during and especially after the second World Cup semi-final, not all players lived up to this principle.On-pitch provocations and taunting are an integral and unavoidable part of football. And when the rivals are two nations with a troubled shared history like Argentina and England, the whole affair is taken to another level.Elite losing mentality & Tuchel’s tactical suicideEither way, players should keep in mind that they represent their country and must act accordingly, maintaining their composure.Last night, Jude Bellingham failed.After the match, while the Argentinians celebrated their triumph, the Real Madrid superstar snapped and slapped La Albiceleste defender Valentin Barco on the head, sparking a melee on the pitch.πŸ”΅πŸŽ¬ Jude Bellingham slapping Chelsea’s ValentΓ­n Barco on the head.So unprofessional. pic.twitter.com/vMx8CrmZ7Dβ€” π‚π‘πžπ₯𝐬 π™π¨π§πž (@TheChelsZoneX) July 15, 2026 And ..

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Elite winning mentality & a double Lionel masterclass

La Albiceleste have done it again!Four years ago, they broke the curse. Now, they are already seasoned campaigners when it comes to World Cup finals. In fact, they have become the sixth different national team to feature in back-to-back World Cup trophy matches, after Italy, Brazil, the Netherlands, West Germany, and France.However, it wasn’t always like that. They had endured a painful chapter of suffering and years of disappointment, and look where they are now. That’s why – as ironic as it may sound after last night’s game – the team England should learn from is none other than – Argentina.Elite losing mentality & Tuchel’s tactical suicideLa Albiceleste had also been labelled as eternal underachievers. After winning the World Cup in 1986 and reaching the final four years later, they couldn’t make it past the quarter-finals for three decades. The trophy match against Germany in 2014 was just the exception that proves the rule, as that team wasn’t ready to go all the way.Copa America ..

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