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Africa U20 champion Clinton Aluvi has opened up about the experience of lining up against his mentor Ferdinand Omanyala, describing it as a dream come true after producing a personal best performance at the Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe youngster, who is a product of the Omanyala Foundation, was among the standout performers at the Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where he held his own against some of the country’s biggest sprint stars despite missing out on a place in Team Kenya.Aluvi’s performance at the trials showcased his growing potential. He finished second in his heat after clocking 10.53 seconds before improving to 10.43 seconds in the semifinals, where he again placed second. 40-year-old policewoman hungry for more after 100m Commonwealth Games qualificationThe rising sprinter saved his best for the final, producing a personal best of 10.33 seconds to finish fourth behind a field l..

One of the most captivating storylines of this World Cup is unfolding not in a single stadium, but across the tournament itself.While national teams battle for football’s greatest prize, some of the game’s biggest stars are engaged in personal races of their own. Few are more compelling than the one involving France’s Kylian Mbappe and Argentina’s Lionel Messi, two icons separated by a generation but united by an insatiable appetite for goals.Tonight, Mbappe will take centre stage once again when France face Iraq in their second Group I match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807377##The encounter carries significance beyond the three points on offer. It will mark the Real Madrid superstar’s 100th appearance for France, a milestone reached by only nine players before him.It is a remarkable company.Only Hugo Lloris, Lilian Thuram, Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Thierry Henry, Marcel Desailly, Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira and current head coach Didier Deschamps have crossed the century mark for Les ..

They say life begins at 40, and Kenyan sprint sensation Millicent Ndoro is proving that age is nothing more than a number.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt 40 years old, Ndoro has earned the distinction of being the only Kenyan woman selected to represent the country in the 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, slated for Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August.Ndoro stamped her authority during the Athletics Kenya (AK) trials for the Commonwealth Games, producing a dominant performance throughout the three-day competition. Africa champion Diana Wanza on how Athletics Kenya can develop talent locallyShe won her heat in 11.73 seconds before clocking an impressive 11.40 in the semifinal to secure victory and book her place in the final. She then wrapped up her campaign by winning the final in 11.52 seconds.Even more impressive was the fact that the semifinal performance saw her register a new personal best, a rare achievement for an athlete competing in her fourth decade of lif..

If England needed another reminder of the unique atmosphere surrounding international football, they got one ahead of their World Cup showdown with Ghana.The Black Stars may have spent the week studying footage of Harry Kane, but one Ghanaian witch doctor believes he has a more effective plan for stopping England’s captain.Nana Kwaku Bonsam, a self-proclaimed spiritualist who describes himself as “Africa’s only Authentic Man”, has once again entered the World Cup spotlight by claiming he is prepared to use his powers against Kane before the crucial Group L clash.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807399##He told The Daily Star: “I am working on Harry Kane. I have shown what I am capable of before, so I know what work I must do to stop him. I am very famous for my predictions.”I am not wishing him serious injury. It will be just enough to stop him against my country. I will do my work so that it can help Ghana.”Bonsam is no stranger to football headlines. He famously attracted worldwide attention ahead of ..

Team Kenya steeplechaser Simon Koech is confident that the country’s latest crop of talent has what it takes to restore Kenya’s dominance in the water and barrier race.The 2021 World Under-20 bronze medallist believes the trio of himself, Edmund Serem and Leonard Bett can deliver medals even as Team Kenya prepares for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Games take place from Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August.Koech secured his place in Team Kenya after winning the Athletics Kenya Commonwealth Games trials in a thrilling photo finish, clocking 8:16.59. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9811617##Serem finished second while Bett completed the podium in third place.Reflecting on his performance, Koech expressed satisfaction with both his preparation and execution.“The race went according to plan because I had prepared well for it. My preparations leading up to the trials were excellent, and I am pleased with the outcome. This was the first time I..

Few teams have endured more adversity on their road to the World Cup than Iran.The war in the Middle East disrupted preparations for months. Friendly matches required exhausting bus journeys to Turkey. Several members of the coaching staff were denied visas to enter the United States. Players and officials spent hours waiting at border crossings, uncertain whether they would even be allowed through.Yet after two matches, Iran find themselves second in Group G with two points and a genuine chance of reaching the knockout stages. Defeat Egypt in their final group game and history could await.Red Devils put through hell: Ten-man Belgium barely survive Iran scareGiven everything they have been through, perhaps it should not come as a surprise.The Iranians played against Belgium as if their lives depended on it. Every challenge was contested, every loose ball fought for. At the heart of their resistance stood Alireza Beiranvand, the 33-year-old goalkeeper who delivered one of the performanc..

Full-back Billy Owuor has officially become a free agent after his contract with Mara Sugar FC expired, bringing to an end a significant chapter in his career with the FKF Premier League side, after numerous seasons in the second tier.Owuor joined Mara from Kisumu All Stars during the 2026 mid-season transfer window as coach Edward Manoah sought to strengthen his squad.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith his contract now expired, Owuor leaves Awendo grateful for the opportunity to represent the ambitious club and convinced that his spell with Mara Sugar has helped him grow both on and off the pitch.”Playing for Mara Sugar has been a great experience for me..I have learned a lot from the coaches, my teammates, and the challenges that come with competing at a high level. Every training session and every match helped me improve as a player and as a person,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9811617##The former All Stars skipper reflects fondly on his time at the club, highlighting the te..