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Gor Mahia-bound midfielder reveals two clubs with greatest impact on his career

Following another impressive season with Nairobi United, which has attracted the attention of record league champions Gor Mahia, Enock Machaka has opened up on the two clubs that have had the greatest influence on his football journey.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe diminutive midfielder, who is on the verge of completing a transfer to defending FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia, reflected on the lessons he picked up at the two clubs as he prepares for the next chapter of his career.Machaka enjoyed a remarkable campaign with Nairobi United, helping the newly promoted side exceed expectations in their maiden top-flight season.Tusker FC goalkeeper opens up on personal issue that affected his performance last seasonThe club finished fourth in the FKF Premier League with 53 points and also made history by reaching the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup at the first attempt.The assistant captain’s rise has been particularly impressive, considering he only joined N..

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One night in August at Craven Cottage will gather two ex-Real Madrid in west London derby

Life connects people in unexpected ways. Look, for instance, at the cases of Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa. The two of them were teammates at Liverpool, Real Madrid and Spain, and the latter succeeded the former in the Real Madrid dugout last season.Alas, both were sacked after Florentino Perez and his board deemed their coaching not in line with what Los Blancos should represent. Xabi Alonso – Story of a downfall: At Real Madrid, it’s either players’ way or highwayAfter the Madrid chaos, Arbeloa on the verge of a Premier League moveFollowing his dismissal, Xabi Alonso chose to pursue a move to the Premier League, joining Chelsea. It now appears that Arbeloa will soon do the same, reportedly agreeing to a deal with another west London club – Fulham.The Athletic reports that Arbeloa is about to sign a three-year contract with Fulham.If Fulham completes the deal, Arbeloa will face Alonso on the Premier League’s opening night, August 24, at Craven Cottage. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9814356##The 43-y..

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Tusker chairman explains why clubs rarely share tournament prize money directly with players

Tusker FC chairman Charles Gacheru has offered fresh insight into how football clubs utilise prize money earned from competitions and explained why such funds are rarely shared equally among players and members of the technical bench.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport after Tusker ended their 10-year wait for a major knockout trophy by winning the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup, the experienced administrator challenged the growing perception among some supporters that prize money should automatically be distributed directly to players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814444##In recent years, several clubs have found themselves at loggerheads with players over demands for a share of prize money and competition earnings, particularly after successful campaigns on the domestic and continental stage.Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia have encountered similar situations on a number of occasions following their participation in CAF competitions, while newly-promoted Nairobi United repo..

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Why Kuta Collection FC will not turn into a professional outfit

Kuta Collection FC founder Augustine Kuta has revealed that the team will never transition into a professional football club, insisting that their primary purpose is to provide a platform for unattached players to revive their careers and enjoy visibility within the game.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe side traces its roots to Kuta Collection, a sports apparel business specialising in football boots, jerseys, and other sporting equipment.Tusker FC goalkeeper opens up on personal issue that affected his performance last seasonHowever, what began as a business venture has gradually evolved into a non-league football team dedicated to creating opportunities for players without clubs.Kuta Collection made headlines during the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup, where they enjoyed an impressive debut campaign despite fielding a squad largely made up of unattached footballers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814295##The team defeated Al-Azizia FC 6-5 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time..

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“New Salah” at Camp Nou: Barca sign Egyptian wonderkid and Mo’s protégé

Hamza Abdelkarim couldn’t have wished for a better few days!Last week, he debuted for the Egypt national team at the World Cup in a 1-1 draw against Belgium. Yesterday, he featured in the Pharaohs’ first-ever World Cup victory, a 3-1 win over New Zealand that put them on the brink of the knockout stage. And today, good news came for him at the club level as well.Just a few hours ago, Barcelona announced on their official website that they were exercising the purchase option and bringing Abdelkarim on a permanent basis from Al Ahly Cairo for €1.5 million.🇪🇬🚨 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: 𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐙𝐀 𝐀𝐁𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐊𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐌 (𝟏𝟖) has signed for FC Barcelona until 2029. pic.twitter.com/chQCqufDaw— Rising Stars XI (@RisingStarXI) June 23, 2026 The 18-year-old had joined the Catalans back in February on loan from the Egyptian giants and has spent the last four months with Barca’s U-19A side. He went on to play 11 games, scoring six goals and impressing everyone at Camp Nou.Therefore, Barcelona’s decision to keep him and hand him ..

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Western Jaguars lead as title race begins to take shape in KHU Premier Leagues

The 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Premier League season is beginning to reveal its early contenders, surprise packages and relegation candidates as clubs approach the halfway mark of the first round across both the men’s and women’s competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn the men’s Premier League, Western Jaguars have emerged as the team setting the pace after an impressive run that has seen them climb to the summit with 17 points from nine matches. The Kakamega-based side completed their first-leg fixtures on a high note, collecting four crucial points over the weekend to strengthen their position at the top of the standings.Black Tigress exit deepens concern as KHU Leagues expand amid financial challengesTheir campaign has been characterised by resilience qualities that were on display during the weekend, with a thrilling 3-3 draw against defending champions Warriors Hockey Club on Saturday before they returned to winning ways with a convincing 3-1 victory over Si..

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Black Tigress exit deepens concern as KHU Leagues expand amid financial challenges

As the 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) season gathers momentum across the Premier League, Super League and National League competitions, the growth of the game continues to be matched by a recurring challenge that has become increasingly difficult to ignore: club sustainability.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe latest casualty is Black Tigress, who officially withdrew from the Women’s Super League before the start of the season, becoming the third club to exit KHU competitions within a matter of months.Their withdrawal follows the earlier exits of DFG Wolverines and Sailors Hockey Club, raising fresh questions about the financial and logistical realities facing clubs competing in Kenya’s increasingly expansive hockey structure.In a communication addressed to KHU, Black Tigress cited financial and logistical challenges as the primary reasons behind their decision to step away from the 2026 campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814306##The club revealed that it had invested heavily in reno..

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Ronaldo & Co. under ultimate pressure: Overcoming debutants for redemption

When it comes to the biggest positive surprises of this World Cup, everyone points to Norway, Japan, and hosts the United States. But who has disappointed the most? Without a doubt, it is Portugal — a team many considered one of the leading contenders to lift the trophy. A mere point from a 1-1 draw against DR Congo has set off alarm bells in the camp of Spanish coach Roberto Martinez.While his great rival of nearly two decades, Lionel Messi, continues to shine with five goals in two matches, Cristiano Ronaldo has become the target of fierce criticism. He was virtually invisible against DR Congo, reigniting the debate over whether Portugal might actually be a better team without him, or whether he disrupts the balance of a squad that arguably possesses the best midfield in world football.FALSE 10: Ageing gracefully is such a virtue. And not for everyoneThe draw against DR Congo unleashed a wave of criticism toward the Al Nassr star. Both official and unofficial voices have aimed their ..

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Kenya Lionesses captain on the brink of history in India

Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira is on the cusp of adding another milestone to her illustrious rugby career after helping Chennai Bulls reach the inaugural women’s Rugby Premier League (RPL) final in India.Chajira and the Chennai Bulls will face Delhi Redz in the championship match on Tuesday, 23 June, at the Gachibowli Stadium, with kick-off set for 5:00 pm East Africa Time (EAT).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 2026 season has been a landmark one for the Rugby Premier League, with the introduction of a women’s competition for the first time. That development has presented Chajira with an opportunity to etch her name into history as one of the first players to compete for the title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814262##The 32-year-old heads into the final with a glittering résumé that extends far beyond club rugby. A stalwart of Kenyan rugby for more than a decade, Chajira recently earned global recognition after being appointed an Athlete Role Model for the Dakar 2026 Youth Oly..

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Julius Yego out to claim gold ahead of Commonwealth Games swansong

Kenyan javelin star Julius Yego is preparing to bring the curtain down on an illustrious Commonwealth Games career, with the 2026 edition in Glasgow set to mark his final appearance on the global stage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe veteran thrower, fondly known as the “YouTube Man” for teaching himself the sport through online videos, has enjoyed a memorable journey at the Games spanning more than a decade.Yego made his Commonwealth Games debut in New Delhi in 2010, finishing seventh with a best throw of 69.60m. Four years later, he announced himself among the world’s elite by clinching gold in Glasgow with a winning effort of 83.87m.Edmund Serem reveals next destination after sealing Commonwealth Games berthHis title defense at the 2018 Gold Coast Games did not go according to plan as he failed to progress beyond the qualification rounds. However, the former world champion bounced back strongly in Birmingham in 2022, securing bronze with a throw of 85.70m.Pakistan’s ..

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