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Equity Queens’ captain cum banker sets lofty targets after club’s maiden league season

By the time most people are winding down after a day at work, Sylvia Wasilwa is often swapping office shoes for football boots.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsA banker with Equity Bank during the day, Wasilwa transforms into the inspirational captain of Equity Queens FC whenever duty calls on the pitch. It is a balancing act that demands discipline, sacrifice and passion, the very qualities that have become synonymous with the club’s incredible debut campaign in the FKF Nairobi East County League.”I don’t want to die early”: AFC Leopards chairman gives up hunt on 33-year Kasarani landIn their maiden season in the Football Kenya Federation league structure, Equity Queens have taken everyone by surprise. Sitting comfortably at the summit of the table with 42 points from 15 matches, the newcomers have quickly established themselves as genuine promotion contenders. For Wasilwa, however, the team’s rise has not been accidental.”Our consistency, discipline and confidence have bee..

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Sigh of relief as FIFA lifts Bandari transfer ban after multi-million shilling payout to Moroccan coach

Bandari FC have settled the outstanding amount owed to former head coach Mohamed Borji, paving the way for FIFA to lift the club’s transfer registration ban ahead of the 2026-2027 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Mombasa-based side had been sanctioned by FIFA after failing to meet financial obligations owed to the Moroccan coach following a dispute that was heard by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber. Borji, who was appointed in October 2025 on a one-year deal, left the club after just two months despite an initial announcement that his exit had been by mutual agreement.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##The case was later taken to FIFA, which ruled partially in Borji’s favour and ordered Bandari to pay USD 6,483.87 (approximately KSh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (approximately KSh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, while dismissing all other claims.After the club failed to settle the amount within the stipulated period, FIFA activated a tra..

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Eight foreign players who flopped in the 2025-2026 FKF Premier League season

The 2025-2026 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season drew more foreign players.This was largely due to the decision by FKF to increase the quota from five to seven.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSome of the imports lived up to the expectations, while others flopped massively. In this piece, we will examine the foreign players who punched below their weight and will have to pull up their socks if their clubs are to retain them.Patrick Essombe – Gor MahiaThe Cameroonian striker is perhaps the biggest flop of the season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9823517##The Gor Mahia winger struggled to find the back of the net despite making several appearances for the club.Essombe joined K’Ogalo in February 2025 as the club sought to inject some spark in the forward line.Despite Gor failing to win a single title in the season, Essombe was spared.However, he failed to live up to the promise and potential, scoring just two goals in the concluded season.George Amono – Gor MahiaThe Ghanaian forw..

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Moroccan wonderkid captivates giants— England and Germany’s elite are targeting Bouaddi

One of the brightest young talents at this year’s World Cup is undoubtedly Ayyoub Bouaddi. His composure and fearlessness were on full display in the opening-round clash against Brazil, where he made it clear he was ready for football’s biggest stage. In doing so, he also introduced himself to fans who don’t usually spend their weekends watching France’s Ligue 1.It’s no secret that there is a long line of clubs interested in the Atlas Lions international. Bouaddi also showed his confidence off the pitch when he chose to represent his country of heritage over France without much hesitation.Now, according to Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport, the race for the gifted midfielder has become clearer. The current shortlist of suitors includes Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich. Not bad at all. Those clubs have won a combined nine Champions League titles, plus Arsenal, who have never lifted the famous trophy but finished runners-up in this season’s edition of Europe’s el..

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Raphinha’s life in turmoil: Facing bankruptcy because of his father, looks to Saudi Arabia for a way out

Brazilian football star Raphinha has found himself at the center of media attention following claims that he is facing serious financial problems, allegedly caused by his own father. The story, which has shaken the Brazilian public, took another twist after former footballer Vampeta claimed that the Barcelona winger would move to Saudi Arabia this summer.🚨🇧🇷| Ex Brazil player Vampeta has just revealed:“It has has been told to me that Raphinha is dealing with some financial and family problems. He is willing to go to Al Hilal to resolve the issue.”Other sources are reporting Raphinha has MASSIVE financial problems. pic.twitter.com/OHoHNxOMMB— AllThingsBrazil™ (@SelecaoTalk) June 22, 2026 Although Raphinha’s wife has denied reports of financial difficulties, the situation appears to be more complicated than initially believed. According to the allegations circulating in Brazil, Raphinha’s father allegedly kept as much as 80 percent of his son’s image rights income and earnings throughout..

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Two Kenyan giants confirmed for 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup

Kenyan football giants: Gor Mahia and Kenya Police FC are poised for another shot at regional glory after being confirmed for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThis year’s tournament is expected to feature one of its strongest fields in recent history.According to Rwanda Times, the two FKF Premier League clubs are among the teams expected to compete in the tournament, which will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 25 July to 9 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_9821235##Kenya will also be hoping to end a long wait for regional supremacy.Tusker FC are the last Kenyan club to win the CECAFA Kagame Cup, lifting the regional title in 2008 after defeating Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) 2-1 in the final in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.For Kenya Police FC, the competition offers a chance to redeem themselves after their 2025 Kagame Cup campaign ended in disappointment following their group-stage exit.Gor Mahia, meanwhile, will be looking to use the tournament to prepare for thei..

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Kamaisi hundreds of thousands richer following NCBA Kabete Open triumph

Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamaisi clinched the 2026 NCBA Kabete Open title on Sunday after producing a composed final-round display to secure his second Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) victory of the season at VetLab Sports Club.Kamaisi fired a one-over-par 73 in the final round to finish on a three-over-par total of 219, adding to earlier rounds of 74 and 72. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHis consistency over the three days kept him firmly in contention before he held off a strong field of 130 golfers from across East Africa to lift the trophy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9821235##The victory adds to his earlier triumph at the NCBA Kiambu Open and propels him to the top of the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 736 points after 13 events. He overtakes Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu, who drops to second with 630 points. Kamaisi also pocketed Kshs 115,600 from the tournament’s Ksh 500,000 prize purse.Speaking after his victory, Kamaisi said: “I’m delighted to win the NCBA Kabete Op..

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F1: Russell claims first win in three months, climbs to second in the championship standings

Mercedes driver George Russell claimed victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, the eighth round of the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship, held this weekend at the iconic Red Bull Ring.The Briton was in complete control throughout the race, fending off every challenge to secure the seventh win of his Formula 1 career and his second of the season. The result also allowed him to cut the gap in the championship standings to his Mercedes teammate and current leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who crossed the line in third place. Separating the two Silver Arrows was four-time world champion Max Verstappen, who delivered a podium finish for Red Bull at the team’s home circuit.GEORGE RUSSELL WINS IN AUSTRIA! 🏆👏IT’S HIS SECOND GRAND PRIX WIN OF THE SEASON! 😮‍💨#F1 #AustrianGP pic.twitter.com/8BXsjkBHEC— Formula 1 (@F1) June 28, 2026 Russell now sits second in the drivers’ standings with 131 points, while Antonelli leads on 171. Lewis Hamilton is third with 125 points. In the constructors’ championship, M..

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World Cup group stage statistics and games that earned punters big money courtesy of UG3+ promotion

The Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Sunday, with South Africa losing 1-0 to Canada.Before the contest, 72 group stage matches had been played, with a total of 215 goals scored.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAn average of close to three per game. With the knockout stage on, this is an ideal time to go through the statistics of what we have seen in the previous 17 days of the tournament in North America.So far, this is the most effective World Cup, which is to be expected considering that the number of participants has increased from 32 to 48. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9824962##The two most convincing victories were recorded by Germany over Curacao. The 2014 champions won 7-1, while Canada beat Qatar 6-0.Portugal and Senegal were also big winners in the group stage, both humbling Uzbekistan and Iraq 5-0, respectively.In a total of 40 out of 72 matches, we saw three or more goals. Only at Mozzart Bet: Your UG3+ bet pays out even at 2-0On average, at 55.5 games, in al..

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“I don’t want to die early”: AFC Leopards chairman gives up hunt on 33-year Kasarani land

AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani has urged club members to abandon the long-running pursuit of the disputed Kasarani land, saying the club should, instead, focus on acquiring its own property.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe contested parcel dates back to 1992, when former President Daniel Arap Moi reportedly allocated AFC Leopards a 20-acre piece of land near the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani. The land was intended for the construction of the club’s own stadium and training facilities.##NAJAVA_MECA_9821235##However, more than three decades later, the club has yet to obtain a title deed, despite repeated efforts to trace the land, all of which have proved unsuccessful. Gor Mahia and several other sports organizations have faced similar frustrations over land believed to have been allocated during the same period.Addressing members during the club’s Annual General Meeting on Sunday, Ambani admitted that the search had reached a dead end and urged the cl..

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