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Kenya name provisional squad for U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Emerging Stars head coach Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani has named a 41-man provisional squad for the upcoming U23 Africa Cup of Nations first-round qualifying matches against Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Emerging Stars will host Tanzania in the first leg at Nyayo Stadium on Monday, 28 September, before travelling for the return leg on Tuesday, 6 October. Kenya will be hoping to secure a positive result at home before the decisive second leg.Pyramids coach gives candid assessment of Gor Mahia squad after humbling themThe two-legged tie will mark the beginning of Kenya’s journey towards the 2027 U23 AFCON finals in Egypt, which will also serve as part of Africa’s qualification pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Egypt have already secured automatic qualification as hosts, with seven other nations set to qualify through the qualifiers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962325##Kimani’s squad is predominantly made up of players from the Kenya U20 team that featured at the 202..

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Former world champion eyes major target after long injury absence

Former World 800m champion Mary Moraa is back on track after an injury-enforced break, with her sights set on next year’s World Athletics Championships in Beijing.Moraa, who has spent the past year away from competition recovering from injury, says she is excited to return to the sport she loves and begin the journey towards another major global campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news“I’m very happy to be back. I have missed competing, I have missed the atmosphere and, most importantly, I have missed representing Kenya,” Moraa said.“The journey back has not been easy, but it has made me appreciate the sport even more. I have learnt to be patient, to trust the process and to keep working even when nobody is watching.”The 800m star has gradually increased her training in recent months as she rebuilds her strength, fitness and confidence, with her immediate priority being a return to competition before setting her sights firmly on Beijing.“My focus now is to get back to comp..

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Richarlison’s Instagram response to De Zerbi

As if Tottenham are not already in trouble, coach Roberto De Zerbi and Richarlison have opened a ‘war zone’ which is not good for either side, not to mention the Spurs. It all started with the Brazilian’s desire to leave (according to De Zerbi), then the failed Everton move happened, which was partly the reason why Tottenham missed out on Iliman Ndiaye and ended with Richarlison’s omission from the Premier League squad. But now, the needles battle between the manager and the player is back on, ahead of the EFL Cup game between the Spurs and Liverpool.##TWITTER_

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History as Kenya lands World Athletics Championships hosting rights

Nairobi has been selected to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships following one of the strongest bidding processes in the history of the sport’s flagship event.The decision, made during the 242nd World Athletics Council Meeting in Budapest on Tuesday, 15 September means that the World Athletics Championships will be held in Africa for the first time when the Kenyan capital stages the 2029 edition.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMunich will host the 2031 edition, the competition returning to Germany for a third time, hosted at the iconic Olympic Stadium.“We were fortunate to have four outstanding bids for 2029 and 2031, and this was not an easy decision for the Council,” said World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.“The quality, ambition and commitment demonstrated by all four candidates underlines the strength and global appeal of the World Athletics Championships.Nairobi beat London and Rome to the World’s Athletic biggest stage with Kenya’s rich athletics heritage ..

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Wafalme Stars land hosts, Ghana as African Championship gets underway

Wafalme Stars begin their campaign at the 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Tunis, Tunisia in pool A against familiar foe Ghana and hosts Tunisia.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAction gets underway on Tuesday, 15 September with five matches on the cards, but Gideon Tarus’ charges will have their first battle on Wednesday against the hosts, a tough test for the Kenyan side.With a top three finish for Wafalme set to guarantee them a place in next year’s World Championships, a massive feat should it come to fruition, the opening match is likely to expose the team’s readiness for the herculean task ahead.Malkia Strikers coach lists ingredients needed for success at Volleyball World CupTunisia are ranked 44th in the FIVB World Ranking and second highest in African.They are also the most decorated team in the history of the African Nations Championships with 11 titles, seven silver and two bronze medals. However, at the previous edition in 2023, Tunisia ..

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‘It’s not easy to say ‘no’ to Real’

In recent years, every transfer window we see at least one transfer ‘drama’ over one player. It’s either the choice of the club, or the fee, or the salary. With Rodri, it has been two drama’s in one transfer: first it was the uncertainty of which club will he choose, and then it was the uncertainty of the transfer overall, since Manchester City wanted top price, while Barcelona is known for having financial problems for years now. Luckily for the Catalans, Rodri eventually arrived, but he had to reject Real Madrid along the way, which is certainly not an easy thing. In fact, two arch rivals have rarely found themselves publicly ‘fighting’ over a player and the Real has surely not used to a rejection.##LINKED_NEWS_67899##But, Rodri has proved time and time again that he is not an average player in every sense of the word. After a few games for Barcelona, he decided to speak for ‘Mundo Deportivo’ and explain his reasons for rejecting Real.”There were many things to analyze and such an im..

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World Cup slot at stake as Kenya hosts Africa Netball Cup for the first time

National men, and women’s netball teams, Netkings and Divas are set to take on continental heavyweights as Kenya hosts the 2026 Africa Netball Cup from Saturday, 19 to 26 September at Kasarani Indoor Arena.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis is the first time the country is hosting the competition, with the women’s tournament doubling as the official African qualifier for the Netball World Cup set for Sydney in 2027.With South Africa and Uganda having already qualified via rankings, Divas will be gunning for the remaining two spots against other heavyweights, led by two-time champions Malawi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962325##”Kenya is preparing to welcome Africa with pride and purpose. Our focus is on delivering a tournament that meets international standards while creating an experience that athletes, officials and supporters will remember.Hosting the Cup for the first time is an opportunity to showcase Kenya’s growing netball culture and leave a lasting legacy for the sport,” said ..

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How teams have contributed players to the national teams for Safari 7s

Leading rugby clubs will have a strong presence in the national teams set to compete at the 2026 Safari 7s, with players from across the domestic circuit earning selection for both Shujaa and Morans.The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) named the squads that will represent the country at the tournament, which is scheduled for Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 September at the Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya will field two men’s sides, Shujaa and Morans, at the Safari 7s, while the Kenya Lionesses will also be in action in the women’s competition.KCB Rugby Club leads the way among the men’s teams, contributing nine players to the national setup.The bankers’ contingent comprises: Elvis Olukusi, George Ooro, Vincent Onyala, Samuel Asati, David Nyangige, Nygel Amaitsa, Festus Safari, Richel Wangila and Floyd Wabwire.##NAJAVA_MECA_962325##Kabras Sugar Rugby Club is the second-highest contributor with seven players. The Kakamega-based side is represented by: Kevin Wekesa..

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Pyramids coach gives candid assessment of Gor Mahia squad after humbling them

Pyramids FC head coach Rulani Mokwena registered his admiration for Gor Mahia, highlighting their strengths despite orchestrating their exit from the CAF Champions league (CAF CL).The Egyptian heavyweights were too much for Gor Mahia, handing them a heavy 7-1 aggregate defeat in the first preliminary round of the competition. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsA 2-0 win at the Nyayo Stadium on Saturday 6 September followed by a 5-1 win, a week later, saw the Egyptians progress to the second round at the expense of K’Ogalo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962404##Mokwena, who impressed many stakeholders with his knowledge of the opponents, went ahead to heap praise on the 22-time FKF Premier League champions for the brave fight in the second leg. “We were very good over the two legs. We respected the opposition and I think Gor Mahia are a very good side. They were a little unlucky with the draw but sometimes this is what happens in the CAF Champions League.You could see in the second half, the i..

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Benzema and Bayer? Not gonna happen

One of the best strikers in the last decade is a free agent after a sudden closure of his Saudi Arabia adventure. From the moment Karim Benzema cut ties with Al-Ittihad, rumors started to spread about his next destination. Lyon was the logical choice, but that option is not longer on the table. The next big news in Germany. Several media outlets, including Bild, have reported this information, citing their own sources. Apparently, the French striker would like to continue his career at Bayer Leverkusen, and with that in mind, he has spoken to his former teammate and close friend from his days in Madrid — Lucas Vazquez — as well as Moussa Diaby, with whom he played together at Al-Ittihad.##TWITTER_

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