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Kenya’s Rising Stars begin their quest for a place at the 2027 U20 Africa Cup of Nations, when they face Burundi in their opening Group C fixture at Uhuru Stadium, Dar es Salaam, on Thursday, 17 September at 8PM.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGilbert Selebwa’s charges enter the contest knowing exactly what awaits them. Burundi already have three points on the board, after opening their campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory over South Sudan on Tuesday, 15 September.Amini Nshimirimana scored twice before the break, with Sympathque Majidi adding two more after half-time to give Burundi the perfect start. The match was also interrupted for almost 30 minutes by a weather-related lighting problem.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962375##Burundi coach Jean De Dieu Rukundo described the victory as a perfect start, but Kenya now have the opportunity to immediately change the complexion of Group C.The three-team group leaves little room for error.Kenya will face South Sudan on Saturday, 19 September..

Kariobangi Sharks Youth captain Yusuf Hassan has officially been promoted to the senior team ahead of the new campaign, becoming the latest product of the club’s youth system to make the step up.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe midfielder is the 13th player in Sharks’ history to graduate from the junior side to the senior team, continuing the club’s tradition of developing young talent through its academy setup.Yusuf joins a list of players who have made the same journey, including Fezal Ouma, Jahson Wakachala, Humphrey Aroko, Evans ‘Chicha’ Malo, Sigmund Maina, Ghai Panchol, and Andreas Odhiambo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962058##Having already spent some time training with the senior side, Yusuf says the experience has taught him two important virtues that he believes will be crucial to his development.“My transition has been okay. It has helped me mentally and given me a strong and positive mentality.Also, I have learned patience and resilience. I want to develop more into a prof..

Anyone can stumble in a crucial match, such as the high-stakes derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford, but what matters is how quickly you get back on your feet. Manchester United seemed capable of doing so on Wednesday night against Brighton and Hove Albion in the League Cup, before the Red Devils took a U-turn and went straight into the abyss!Despite being 2-0 up in the opening seconds of the first-half stoppage time, the hosts conceded three goals to suffer another painful defeat at their ground, 2-3!Michael Carrick shook up the starting XI, a bold move that paid off handsomely as the Red Devils surged to a 2-0 lead with an electrifying early assault.United academy graduate Shea Lacey ensured his senior debut sparkled, breaking the deadlock in the eighth minute with a determined strike. He collected the ball on the right side of the penalty area and coolly tucked it into the bottom corner.##TWITTER_

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There was no great escape for Milan this time.Just days after their dramatic Serie A comeback against Lazio, Ruben Amorim’s side found themselves staring into defeat again – only this time, Benfica made sure they stayed there.The Rossoneri produced an alarmingly poor display at San Siro, falling to a 2-0 defeat in their Europa League opener and offering little to suggest they ever had a way back into the game.##TWITTER_

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Anyone can stumble in a crucial match, such as the high-stakes derby against Manchester City at Old Trafford, but what matters is how quickly you get back on your feet. Manchester United seemed capable of doing so on Wednesday night against Brighton and Hove Albion in the League Cup, before the Red Devils took a U-turn and went straight into the abyss!Despite being 2-0 up in the opening seconds of the first-half stoppage time, the hosts conceded three goals to suffer another painful defeat at their ground, 2-3!Michael Carrick shook up the starting XI, a bold move that paid off handsomely as the Red Devils surged to a 2-0 lead with an electrifying early assault.United academy graduate Shea Lacey ensured his senior debut sparkled, breaking the deadlock in the eighth minute with a determined strike. He collected the ball on the right side of the penalty area and coolly tucked it into the bottom corner.##TWITTER_

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Kenya’s men national volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, suffered a 3-0 defeat to hosts Tunisia in their opening match if the 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship on Wednesday, 16 September in Tunis, Tunisia.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTunisia went into the match as favourites, as they are second highest ranked team in Africa, and 44th globally, and enjoying the home advantage as well. Wafalme, on the other hand, were keen to begin on a high even as they chase a podium finish that would guarantee them a place in the 2027 FIVB Men’s World Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961668##The hosts began brightly, with Wafalme taking time to gather rhythm and offer answers to the questions posed by the home. The Carthage Eagles went ahead to secure the set with 25-15 points.Wafalme were a much more improved side in the second set, giving Tunisia a run for their money with Nicholas Matui’s powerful spikes proving pivotal for Kenya.Government set to introduce term limits for Sports..

Despite the short notice, scores of Kakamega Homeboyz fans abandoned their activities and painted Bukhungu Stadium yellow and white to witness a momentous occasion ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhen word spread across Kakamega that the club would be unveiling its new kits for the upcoming season, thousands of loyal fans could not resist the invitation to catch a glimpse of the team’s fresh look.##NAJAVA_MECA_961668##Even workers erecting the facility’s stand adjacent to the VIP stand could not afford to watch the proceedings from a distance. They downed their tools and joined the community in witnessing the unveiling ceremony.For a moment, the turnout resembled that of a normal league match—an indication of the dedication of the club’s 12th man and the crucial role the supporters play for the 16-year-old club, which remains the only Premier League side in the county and the wider region.Beyond the impressive turnout, the club used the occasio..

Anthony Martial has reportedly turned down a huge payday in Libya as he closes in on a move to Malaga.The former Manchester United forward is in advanced talks with the Spanish club, according to Foot Mercato, as the 30-year-old looks to revive a career that has drifted away from the spotlight in recent years.Martial has been a free agent since terminating his contract with Mexican side CF Monterrey and is now closing in on a return to La Liga, where Malaga are currently 18th. The Frenchman has also rejected two approaches from Ligue 1 clubs as he weighs up his next move.##LINKED_NEWS_45750##But the most eye-catching offer came from Libya.Al-Ittihad Tripoli, who recently brought in Moroccan winger Sofiane Boufal, made a major financial push to convince Martial to move to North Africa. The club reportedly offered him a two-year deal worth €10 million net, along with a €5 million signing-on bonus.That is a package worth €15 million. Martial said no.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Instead, the former M..

The Ministry of Sports is developing new terms for the person who will occupy the position of the Sports Registrar after Rose Wasike retired last month.Among the changes to be introduced is that the holder of the position will be employed on a fixed term contract.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe position will be advertised in the next month as the current holder, Chacha Marowa , who holds the position on acting capacity, does not qualify to hold the position by virtue of his current job group.The entry level for the Registrar of Sports is job group R while Marowa’s is at job group P.Surprisingly, however, another officer Nancy Seko who is job group ‘R’ was overlooked for the vacant position and has since returned to the Attorney General’s office where she had been seconded from.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961668##Under the civil service regulations, the holder of the position is two job groups below the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports.According to authoritative sources ..

The 2026-2027 FKF Premier League (FKFPL) season is set to proceed with its tentative commencement date of Saturday, 19 September, following successful talks pitting the Football Kenya Federation, and representatives of the top-tier clubs.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFKF, in a statement on Wednesday, 16 September, announced that an agreement was reached between the federation and club representatives, paving the way for the league to finally begin.The decision from the Wednesday meeting, dispelled fears that teams were not ready to kickstart the already delayed season, owing to lack of a general consensus.11 foreign-based players axed from Harambee Stars’ final squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiersIn announcing the clubs agreement, FKF did not clarify which rules the new league season will run under, but singled out various provisions that were newly implemented.Among the key matters reviewed in the meeting were the implementation of the foreign players’ quota, and the provisio..