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The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) has reminded clubs to follow the laid-down protest procedures after expressing concern over what it described as a growing trend of team managers refusing to sign match sheets at the end of league matches.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a communication sent to clubs, the union said the refusal by team managers to sign official match reports as a form of protest goes against both KHU and International Hockey Federation (FIH) tournament regulations and will attract disciplinary action regardless of the outcome of the match.Inside Cricket Kenya’s plan to grow and deepen talent pool in women’s leagueThe directive comes after a series of disputes during the opening weeks of the 2026 KHU season, with several clubs raising concerns over umpiring decisions, while others have questioned match results. In some instances, team managers have declined to sign the official match sheets in protest.KHU clarified that signing the match report is a mandatory a..

On paper, this is not the most exciting match of the final group stage at the 2026 World Cup. But the clash between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City carries a weight no other game does. A long-awaited chance for revenge, 44 years in the making.Result, progress, success, glory — all of it is at stake in almost every match. But pride? That is what is on the line in Kansas City, where the Desert Foxes and Austria meet for the first time since June 1982.Back then, at the 1982 World Cup, Austria triumphed 2-0 in Oviedo, but that match is not our focus. It’s actually the match with numerous nicknames, played four days later.FALSE 10: Ageing gracefully is such a virtue. And not for everyone”The Disgrace of Gijon”, “Non-aggression pact of Gijon”, “Scandal of Gijon”, “The Shameful Match” – different labels for the same game.How controversial it had to be to earn all these infamous names?, one may wonder.Oh, very, very much.To understand everything, we’ll have to fire up the time machine and r..

Kenya’s women cricketers are set for a busy second half of the year as Cricket Kenya rolls out a series of development programs aimed at expanding the talent pool, strengthening domestic competition, and positioning the country to meet International Cricket Council (ICC) requirements.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe initiatives, outlined by Cricket Kenya Women’s Director Charity Wambui, include an Under-19 half-term tournament currently underway, preparations for the ICC Under-19 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Uganda at the end of August, and the launch of a functional women’s league that will see matches played every weekend.The programs form part of Cricket Kenya’s long-term strategy to create a sustainable pathway for female cricketers, while increasing the competitiveness of the national teams.According to Wambui, consistent domestic competition has been one of the missing pieces in the growth of women’s cricket in Kenya.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820472##”If we play every week..

Kenyan boxer Joshua ‘De Champ’ Wasike added another title to his name after being crowned the new International Commonwealth Cruiserweight champion on Friday, 26 June at Mass House, Ngong Road.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWasike, 33, lay claim to the vacant belt after securing a dominant third-round Technical Knock-Out (TKO) over Malawi’s Antony Banda in the main event of the ‘Nightmare in Nairobi V’ show, organized by Kalakoda Promotions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820484##Billed to be a brutal 10-round contest, the last act of the evening was a pale contrast of many fans’ expectations, as the fight descended into a near farce, thanks to the unprofessional approach by Banda, who fighting in enemy territory, resulted into showboating, and excessive holding.Unperturbed, Wasike kept his cool in the opening two rounds, before securing two crucial knockdowns in the third round, which ultimately ended up to be the highlights of a fight that left a lot to be desired.Wasike “not taking for ..

There were no major upsets as the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League men’s and women’s quarterfinal playoffs got underway on Friday in Mombasa, with all the favorites taking a crucial first step towards the semifinals.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAction was split between Makande Hall and Aga Khan Academy, where the eight quarterfinal ties were played under the best-of-three format, leaving the winning teams needing just one more victory on Saturday to seal their places in the last four.In the men’s category at Makande Hall, former champions Kenya Prisons made the biggest statement of the day after sweeping aside defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) in straight sets to take a 1-0 lead in the series.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820459##Prisons, who have endured several disappointing results against GSU in recent meetings, dominated the opening set before holding off spirited resistance in the next two to secure a 25-17, 26-24, 25-23 victory.Kenya Defence Forces ..

Last October, they were the third-smallest nation to ever qualify for the FIFA World Cup, with a population of only around 500,000.Eight months later, they are the smallest-ever nation to advance to the knockout phase of the World Cup!Cabo Verde have mastered the game!Take a bow, Cape Verde. 🇨🇻The World Cup debutants, representing a country with a population less than 500,000, have finished second in Group H meaning they have qualified for the World Cup knockout stages – becoming the smallest nation to ever do so.They’ll face defending… pic.twitter.com/qGMjAcJkkv— Squawka (@Squawka) June 27, 2026 Being one of the four debutants in the USA, Canada, and Mexico – alongside Jordan, Uzbekistan, and Curacao – the Blue Sharks’ goal had been achieved with a mere World Cup qualification. Little did anyone expect that the manager Bubista and his lads wouldn’t settle for anything less.When they were drawn in the group with the two former World champions, Spain and Uruguay, and the seasoned World ..

Minor troubles on the pitch, a bigger problem off the pitch.With four points won in two games, England have already qualified for the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup. Still, the top of the group is yet to be secured, as the unexpected draw against Ghana slightly complicated the Three Lions’ position.Belgium cruise into World Cup knockout stage with five-star display against New ZealandOnly slightly, as victory over Panama tonight (00.00) should see Thomas Tuchel’s side finish top of the group.Unfortunately, they’ll have to fight the decisive battle without Reece James, who has picked up yet another hamstring injury – 10th in the last five and a half years. The Chelsea captain suffered the same injury back in March, keeping him out for six weeks.🇩🇪 Thomas Tuchel on the news that Reece James’ World Cup could be over because of a hamstring injury:🗣️ “Nobody could see it coming, Reece was in good shape.”🚨 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: This is Reece James’ injury record:🤕 2025/26: Hamstring injury (Missed..

Fresh controversy has emerged in the race to the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two Regional Championships, after Kakamega School lodged an appeal challenging the eligibility of several Butere Boys High School players, following the Kakamega County boys’ football final.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe appeal, which has been presented before the county jury, raises a series of allegations relating to age eligibility, player registration, transfer regulations, and class repetition. If upheld, the case could have significant implications for the county football champions ahead of the regional championships.According to documents submitted by Kakamega School, six players have been cited in the appeal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9820484##The first allegation concerns Bonphas Ingwe, whom the appeal claims was born in 2004, making him ineligible under the current KSSSA age regulations. The documents also cite his KCPE index number as supporting evidence.The appe..