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King George pens new boxing deal with Kalakoda Promotions

Kenya’s new East and Central African super welterweight champion George ‘King George’ Onyango has signed a one-year contract extension with boxing promoter Kalakoda Promotions, one that is set see him through to the end of 2027.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOnyango, 27, has taken his place among the top boxers in the country, leading to the South African-based promotions handing him a reward for his effort.’God’s timing is best’ – fast rising boxer George Onyango knocking on greatnessSince penning a deal with the Pan-African boxing promoter late last year, Onyango has gone on to secure three wins on the spin, all while landing his biggest accolade in his career.The 28-year-old, who began his boxing life as an amateur in Umoja, landed his first victory under Kalakoda in November 2025, when he secured a unanimous decision win over Tanzania’s Bariki Solomoni Aibon, before repeating the same exploits against another Tanzanian – Ernest Kapinga – in February this year.Having he..

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Mary Moraa dealt fresh setback days after comeback

Kenya’s 800m star Mary Moraa has suffered another major setback just days after making her long-awaited return to competition following a lengthy absence. The reigning Commonwealth Games women’s 800m champion sustained a muscle injury during the Athletics Kenya (AK) trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, effectively ending her hopes of defending the title she won in Birmingham four years ago.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMoraa had been out of action since the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she later revealed she had been battling a serious medical condition that nearly forced her into retirement.The 2023 world champion showed encouraging signs upon her return at the AK trials. Competing in heat five of the women’s 400m, Moraa finished second in 54.12 seconds to secure qualification to the semi-finals. She then impressed in the first semi-final, storming to victory in 53.08 seconds.However, her comeback was cut short after she suffered a muscle injury durin..

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World Cup or fatherhood? Doku faces the ultimate dilemma on Father’s Day

Jeremy Doku could soon face the most difficult decision of his life – one that has nothing to do with football.The Belgian winger has revealed that he is prepared to temporarily leave his country’s World Cup camp if necessary in order to be present for the birth of his first child, a stance that has sparked debate both within and beyond the football world.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##Doku’s wife, Shireen, is expected to give birth during the second week of July, a period that coincides with the quarter-final stage of the tournament. Should Belgium still be competing, the Manchester City star admits he would find it impossible to ignore such a life-changing moment.”It’s my first child, so I would definitely want to be there,” Doku said earlier this week.The 24-year-old acknowledged that the situation is complicated and that international football comes with responsibilities to teammates, coaches and an entire nation. Nevertheless, he made it clear where his priorities lie.”If you ask me what ..

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Brilliant Ugandan girls end Junior Starlets’ bid for regional glory

Defending champions, Uganda, booked their place in the final of the 2026 CECAFA U-17 Women’s Championship after producing a commanding display to defeat Kenya’s Junior Starlets 3-0 in the first semi-final played on Sunday at KMC Stadium. First-half strikes from Shadia Nabirye and Immaculate Acen proved decisive as the Teen Cranes continued their impressive unbeaten run in the tournament, securing a return to the championship final and keeping alive their hopes of successfully defending the regional crown.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWith a place in the final at stake, both sides entered the contest carrying unbeaten records and full of confidence. Kenya had reached the semi-finals after registering back-to-back victories over Sudan and Somalia before drawing with hosts Tanzania to finish second in Group A. Uganda, meanwhile, arrived as the tournament’s form side, having won all their group-stage matches against South Sudan, Zanzibar and Djibouti while scoring freely and ..

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Curacao’s World Cup hero Room becomes immortal

Curacao, the smallest nation at the World Cup, had been demolished 7-1 by Germany in their tournament debut and everyone expected them to lose again, maybe not that heavily this tine, against Ecuador last night.Alas, their goalkeeper Eloy Room had other plans. The veteran keeper, 37, produced an astonishing 15 saves to earn Curacao a historic 0-0 draw and their first-ever World Cup point. According to Opta, no goalkeeper has made more saves in 90 minutes of World Cup football since records began in 1966!15 – Curaçao’s Eloy Room recorded 15 saves against Ecuador, the most on record (since 1966) by any goalkeeper in a FIFA World Cup match that did not feature extra-time.Wave. pic.twitter.com/2Cm1qFGMha— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) June 21, 2026 Only former United States goalkeeper Tim Howard has matched that total, making 15 saves against Belgium in 2014. The difference is that Howard needed extra time and still conceded twice. Room reached the same figure in regulation time while keeping a clean..

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Omole reveals how private conversations with Harambee Stars striker fuel his ambitions

Tusker FC forward Thomas Omole has opened up about the role Harambee Stars striker Lawrence Ouma has played in inspiring his football journey. Omole revealed that private conversations with his former teammate continue to motivate him to aim for the highest level of the game.The two players share a strong bond dating back to their time together at former National Super League side Samwest Blackboots. While Ouma has since risen to represent Kenya and secure a professional move abroad, Omole says his friend’s words have kept him focused on achieving similar success.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##“Lawrence Ouma is my friend. We have been in the same team. When he plays for the national team, he texts me and tells me that is where I need to be. He knows I deserve to be playing at the top level. But Inshallah, in God’s time, it will happen,” Omole said.Ouma’s rise has been one of Kenyan football’s most inspiring success stories. In August last year, the former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA)..

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One thing’s for sure with Potter’s crazy Swedish rollercoaster… it always ends 5-1!

Unprecedented. Nothing like this has happened in the almost century-long history of the FIFA World Cup – Sweden dismantled Tunisia 5-1 in the opening game of the ongoing global tournament before being battered by the Netherlands 5-1 last night.This way, Graham Potter’s team became the first, and to this day the only, national side to experience something like this: celebrating a win with three or more goals and then suffering the same humiliation, or vice versa.Netherlands as we know them — a five-act demolition of SwedenThe Scandinavians have made history for all the wrong reasons this time due to another historical stat. Their loss to the Dutch side is the heaviest loss they’ve suffered ever since the mythical 1958 World Cup final against Brazil, when young Pele ran riot to push the Selecao to a 5-2 triumph.The only case that comes close to this of Potter’s Sweden must be Bulgaria from 32 years ago. Hristo Stoichkov and his teammates were swept aside by Nigeria in the opener, 3-0, bu..

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Gor Mahia lose MVP Morrison to Sudanese giants

Gor Mahia have suffered a major blow to their CAF Champions League (CAF CL) preparations and FKF Premier League title defence after the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP), Enock Morrison, completed a transfer from the club to Sudanese side Al Merrikh SC.The Ghanaian joins the Sudanese giants on a three-year deal, bringing an end to his stay at Gor Mahia, as announced on Sunday, 21 June, through social media by his new club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807430##“Ghana’s Black Stars, Enock Morrison, is a new addition to Al-Merrikh’s squad until 2029, arriving from Kenyan club Gor Mahia.Welcome, Morrison, to the most decorated club in Sudan. Leave your mark, as all champions have passed through here,” reads the post by Al Merrikh.Morrison had been at the center of transfer rumours in recent weeks following the final days of his contract with Gor Mahia, a matter that has now been settled.Kenya, Uganda renew rivalry in high-stakes CECAFA U-17 semi-finalThe 26-year-old joined K’Ogalo in July 2024 from Gha..

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MOFA leading the chase for former Kenya U20 right-back

National Super League side MOFA FC are leading the race to sign former Kenya U20 international Brian Wesa Wepo as the club intensifies its squad restructuring ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Wepo, a highly-rated right-back who previously represented Kenya at the youth level, is currently unattached after spending time with Darajani Gogo FC, where he featured during the first half of last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807430##The defender has attracted interest from several clubs following his availability, with NSL rivals Equity FC and FKF Premier League outfit Murang’a Seal also understood to be keen on securing his services. Wepo has previously played for clubs including KCB, Nzoia Sugar and Sofapaka, while also earning recognition during his stint with Darajani Gogo.However, sources close to MOFA indicate that the Nyanza club have emerged as a frontrunner in the pursuit of the experienced full-back as they seek to mount another promotion challenge next season.A source close to the club reveal..

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Kenyan Javelin Icon Julius Yego announces retirement timeline

Javelin throw legend Julius Yego has revealed that he intends to retire from athletics after the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable career that has spanned nearly two decades.Speaking during the Athletics Kenya (AK) national trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Yego confirmed that the upcoming edition will be his final appearance at the quadrennial event.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##The 2026 Commonwealth Games are scheduled to take place from Thursday, 23 July, to Sunday, 2 August, in Glasgow, while the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be held from 14 to 30 July.“Of course, it will be my last Commonwealth Games. The next Commonwealth Games will be in 2030, and I think I will be maybe two years into retirement. I am looking forward to retiring after the Los Angeles Olympics if I make it to qualify. I know I will qualify, so LA will be my last championship,” Yego told Mozzart Sport.Kenya, Uganda renew rivalry in high-stakes CECAFA U-..

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