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Why rugby fans will see less of speedster Patrick Odongo during National 7s Circuit

Kenya Sevens and Daystar Falcons speedster Patrick Odongo says fans may not see much of him during the upcoming National Sevens Circuit. Odongo has barely had a break over the past year, featuring in multiple competitions both locally and abroad.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe explosive winger was instrumental in helping the Falcons finish eighth in their debut Kenya Cup campaign with 21 points, establishing himself as one of the team’s standout performers.He then featured for Kenya Sevens throughout the HSBC SVNS 2 campaign. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Odongo represented Shujaa from the opening tournament in Nairobi before travelling with the team to Montevideo, Uruguay and later Brazil.He was also part of the Kenyan squad during the HSBC World Championship series, turning out for Shujaa in Hong Kong before the team headed to Spain and France.No sooner had his national team duties ended than Odongo was off to India for the second edition of the Rugby Premier League, where h..

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Former Nairobi Governor rewards World Cup-bound Junior Starlets with hefty cash prize

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has fulfilled his promise to reward Kenya’s Junior Starlets after their historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, handing the team a cash reward of Ksh1 million following their victory over South Africa.Sonko joined thousands of fans at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday as the Mildred Cheche-coached side completed a dominant 3-1 victory over South Africa, sealing a commanding 5-1 aggregate triumph to secure consecutive appearances at the global showpiece.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMoments after the final whistle, the former Nairobi governor met the jubilant players and technical bench before officially presenting the reward he had pledged should the team qualify for the World Cup.Confirming the gesture in a statement shared on his social media pages, Sonko congratulated the youngsters for making history and hailed the collective support that propelled them to qualification.”Today, I joined fellow Kenyans in celeb..

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Realistic dream or wishful thinking: Guardiola on Italy’s bench?

Enough is enough!The Italy national team has never been accustomed to consecutive failures, and after missing three World Cups in a row, the situation around the Azzurri is as alarming as it gets. Something has to change, and it has to be done as soon as possible.Manager Gennaro Gattuso has left, and the identity of his successor is still a burning question.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini have recently emerged as the favourites to take on a massive challenge, with Serie A clubs – who don’t have the right to vote for the new manager, but whose opinion is respected – even offering financial help to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) to hire Conte.However, the new national team technical director, Paolo Maldini, apparently has different plans and much higher ambitions. The Italian football and AC Milan legend is keen on a modern strategist, someone who is neither Conte nor Mancini.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Maldini wants to see Pep Guardiola in the Azzur..

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Kipchoge finishes outside top 10 at second stop of World Tour in Brazil

Kenyan marathon great Eliud Kipchoge finished 12th in the second stop of his World Tour at the NB 42K Porto Alegre 2026 Marathon in Brazil on Sunday, 12 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipchoge, 41, crossed the finish line at the rainy course in a time of 2:18.39, eventually falling way short of his previous time in Brazil 10 years ago, when he ran 2:08.44 to clinch his first Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Running for the second time this year – following his 16th place finish at the Cape Town City Marathon on 24 May – Kipchoge was inside 2:09 to 2:10 marathon pace inside the first 20 kilometers, but faded off in the second half of the race ran on a flat course, to finish almost 10 minutes behind race winner Zineddine Ouria, who took the elite race in 2:08.49.On a personal touch for the two-time Olympic champion, however, Kipchoge was for the second-time in a marathon joined by his wife, Grace Sugut, who again fought bravely to cross the fi..

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Harambee Stars forward rejoins former club following exit from EPL returnees

Harambee Stars forward Sammy Henia-Kamau has rejoined Jersey Bulls, just a month after being released by current English Premier League side Hull City.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKamau, 20, was announced as a new Jersey Bulls player on Friday, 10 July, stating that he had been with the club all through pre-season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844686##“We’re delighted to welcome Sammy Henia-Kamau back to Jersey Bulls!” the community-based club that plays in the Isthmian League South Central Division (which is the eighth tier of the English football league system), posted on their timelines. “Henia-Kamau has been training with the squad throughout pre-season, as he begins his second spell in Bulls colours.”Kamau’s previous time at Jersey Bulls came back in 2021, the period he is tracked to have begun his footballing career.BREAKING: Junior Starlets power past South Africa to secure second FIFA World Cup qualificationIn the 2021/22 season with the club, Kamau netted 20 goals in 15 matche..

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Junior Starlets power past South Africa to secure second FIFA World Cup qualification

The Kenyan U17 girls’ team, Junior Starlets, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final round of the qualifiers.The contest, staged at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, saw Starlets rally from behind to secure the vital win and secure their second ever ticket to the World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsStarlets made history after becoming the first Kenyan football team to qualify for the World Cup after punching a ticket to the 2024 finals held in the Dominican Republic.Having beaten South Africa 2-0 in the final round od qualification to the 2026 finals, Mildred Cheche’s charges needed just a draw to book a place in the global showpiece set to be held in Morocco in November.However, coach Cheche and the team took no chances, fighting hard in the second half to not only level matters, but also win the match convincingly.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Further, Cheche and her girls understood the need to sign off th..

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Okot erupts to WNBA career-high points as Dream fall to Fire

Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot scored a career-high 19 points in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as her Atlanta Dream side fell 102-92 to Portland Fire at The Gateway Center Arena in Georgia in the early hours of Sunday, 12 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkot, who on the night made her second-ever start in the American professional league, was unstoppable as she bettered her previous high of 18 points against Toronto Tempo on 22 June, to be awarded the team’s player of the night award.With starting center Angel Reese out with a right leg injury, Okot was slipped into the starting lineup at home, alongside Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard and Naz Hillmon.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844686##The 21-year-old Kenyan would not be fazed at the moment, surging away to score double-digits (10 points) by halftime, before adding seven in the third quarter, and four in the final frame.To make her exploits more incredible, Okot accomplished the feat while only p..

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Why wasn’t England’s hero Jude booked last night? Because of good old mom’s warning

Despite an underwhelming season with Real Madrid, Jude Bellingham still has what it takes to deliver at the highest level, if anyone even doubted his abilities.Either way, he has impressed at the biggest stage, leading England to the semi-finals. With six goals so far in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, he matched Harry Kane and Gary Lineker’s national team single-tournament record, while his recent performances have been nothing short of spectacular.🚨 Players who have scored back to back braces in the World Cup KO stages:🇭🇺 Sandor Kocsis 1954🇧🇷 Pele 1958 🇧🇷 Garrincha 1962🇦🇷 Diego Maradona 1986 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 JUDE BELLINGHAM 2026 LEGENDARY. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/vU1b6lxGl5— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) July 12, 2026 He became only the fifth player in World Cup history with back-to-back braces in the knockout phase, as his four goals against Mexico and Norway proved instrumental in England’s run to the semi-finals.Ahead of the clash against the Vikings, Bellingham was one of the four Three Lions play..

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Smart move or deepening the crisis? Senegal part ways with Thiaw

After 19 months at the helm, Pape Thiaw is no longer a Senegal manager, as the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced the decision on its official website earlier today. “The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) informs the public that following the meeting of the Executive Committee held this Saturday, July 11, 2026, it was decided to initiate a procedure to terminate the functions of the national coach, Mr. Pape Thiaw, as well as his entire technical staff.”🚨🇸🇳 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 | Senegal manager Pape Thiaw has been SACKED. 👋 Decision comes after Senegal were eliminated in the World Cup Round of 32 against Belgium. ❌ pic.twitter.com/6rrbBy4Lf2— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) July 12, 2026 “This decision comes after the elimination of the Senegal national team in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. After a thorough evaluation of the sporting results and prospects of the national team, the Executive Committee deemed it necessary to initiate this procedure in the best interests of Seneg..

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BREAKING: Junior Starlets power past South Africa to secure second FIFA World Cup qualification

The Kenyan U17 girls’ team, Junior Starlets, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final round of the qualifiers.The contest, staged at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, saw Starlets rally from behind to secure the vital win and secure their second ever ticket to the World Cup. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsStarlets made history after becoming the first Kenyan football team to qualify for the World Cup after punching a ticket to the 2024 finals held in the Dominican Republic. Having beaten South Africa 2-0 in the final round od qualification to the 2026 finals, Mildred Cheche’s charges needed just a draw to book a place in the global showpiece set to be held in Morocco in November. However, coach Cheche and the team took no chances, fighting hard in the second half to not only level matters, but also win the match convincingly. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Further, Cheche and her girls understood the need to sign of..

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