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BETTING GUIDE: South Korea vs Czech RepublicThe second match in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a fascinating contest as South Korea take on the Czech Republic.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth nations will be looking to make a strong start in a group that also features hosts Mexico and African representatives South Africa. South Korea arrive at the tournament as Asia’s most successful World Cup nation, making their 12th appearance on football’s biggest stage.The Taegeuk Warriors sailed through qualification unbeaten and will fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stages. Czech Republic, meanwhile, are back at the World Cup for the first time since 2006 and have built momentum with an impressive unbeaten run heading into the tournament. With both teams targeting qualification, this opening fixture could prove crucial in shaping Group A.##NAJAVA_MECA_9791016##Kick-off: 7:00 PM Local Time (5:00 AM Kenyan Time), Friday, 12 June 2026Venue: Estadio Guad..

Around this time, 16 years ago, many things were different from today. Nostalgics might even argue it was a better place back then, but let’s not open that door.People were listening to Usher’s OMG, Katy Perry’s California Gurls, Taio Cruz’s Break Your Heart, and eagerly awaiting Eminem’s great comeback to the scene. The new Karate Kid movie with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith was dominating the box office, though everyone was talking about Christopher Nolan’s upcoming masterpiece, Inception. The iPhone 4 had recently been introduced, and the whole world was dancing to Shakira’s Waka Waka and preparing for the – to this day – the only World Cup ever hosted by an African country.”Dai, Dai”: Shakira returns to the stage with the 2026 FIFA World Cup anthemAnd just like today, it was a hot day. And just like today, it was June 11. And just like today, South Africa and Mexico were to open the mundial.The game in Johannesburg started at 4 pm (5 pm Nairobi time) and, about 70 minutes later, the ..

Rugby legend Collins Injera has revealed that he would be open to coaching Kenya Sevens in the future. Injera explained that he feels a responsibility to pass on the knowledge and experience he accumulated during one of the most decorated careers in the sport’s history.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Shujaa star admitted that immediately after retiring, he wanted nothing to do with rugby as he struggled to adjust to life away from the game.”I wanted nothing to do with rugby. I did not even attend training sessions, not even for my club. It was a difficult period because I was adjusting to a new way of life. At the time, I completely distanced myself from the sport,” Injera said in an interview with Jeff Koinange on Citizen TV.3 reasons why Kenya Sevens’ John Okoth is eagerly anticipating Indian rugby ventureHowever, time away from the game helped him rediscover his passion.After spending about a year away, he gradually returned through the Legends by Nondies setu..

England are heading to North America determined to finally “bring it home”, and, based on their final warm-up match, they are ready to fight for the trophy.The game against Costa Rica was by no means a true measure of the Three Lions’ strength, but as long as they approach every clash with the necessary seriousness, they shouldn’t have problems.Last night, they certainly didn’t have them, as they easily brushed aside the national team that will miss its first World Cup since 2010 – 3-0.Thomas Tuchel’s squad did not produce particularly attractive football, but that’s already become their style and, as long as they win, their supporters won’t mind.The new England vice-captain Declan Rice broke the deadlock just nine minutes into the game, after a timely pass from Anthony Gordon, who was by far the best member of Tuchel’s side, showing a level of confidence that suggests his move to Barcelona has done him a world of good.Another Arsenal player could have put his name on the scoresheet be..

Former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot delivered a timely reminder of his class with a dramatic victory at the Oslo Diamond League, while Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout endured a difficult senior-level baptism on his debut in the prestigious series on Wednesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCheruiyot secured a hard-fought win in the men’s Dream Mile, edging American Yared Nuguse in a thrilling photo finish to claim one of the biggest victories of his recent resurgence.The Kenyan, the most experienced athlete in a highly competitive field, lined up against a strong cast that included Nuguse, Great Britain’s Jake Wightman, Australia’s Cameron Myers, American Hobbs Kessler, and fellow Kenyans Reynold Cheruiyot and Festus Lagat.Sawe, Kipyegon included in TIME 100’s most influential people in sportsFor much of the race, Cheruiyot remained tucked within the leading group without showing his hand. As the bell rang for the final lap, Nuguse, Myers and Kessler appea..

Brutal. Impossible. Unreal. Historic. In fact, there may not even be words capable of describing Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. This is a game that will be talked about, retold, and remembered forever. It enters the history books as the greatest comeback ever seen in an NBA Finals game — something never witnessed before, something nobody could have imagined after the first half.The San Antonio Spurs led by 29 points at one stage, completely overwhelming the New York Knicks. They knocked down 14 three-pointers in the first half — the most ever made in a single half in NBA history — and it seemed the contest was over. There appeared to be no way back, with the second half looking like little more than a formality. Then came a finish for the ages.The Spurs threw it all away, and OG Anunoby became the hero for the New York Knicks, who escaped with a dramatic 107-106 victory and now hold a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. With just over one second..

After years of waiting, the FIFA World Cup is once again here with us, with over a month of football expected to shake the globe, and define history while at it.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHere at Mozzart Sport Kenya, you can be assured of dedicated coverage, ranging from match previews, betting guides, reports, tactical analysis, and all the post-match reactions.Before action gets started this evening at Estadio Azteca, our team sat through their expectations in the tournament, lining out their winners, dark horses, and teams of choice. Here is what they think:BETTING GUIDE: Mexico vs South Africa, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionImran Otieno – Editor World Cup winner: FranceFrance enters the tournament with one of the most star-studded squads, with almost all players coming from hugely successful seasons. I would back the nation to lift a second trophy in three editions. England and Portugal might make the last four, if not the final, for similar reasons.I am y..

The wait is finally over as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the tournament’s opening fixture. Sixteen years after these two nations met in the memorable 2010 World Cup opener in Johannesburg, they once again have the honour of kicking off football’s biggest event.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSouth Africa, meanwhile, return to the World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, and face a daunting challenge against a Mexican side ranked 45 places above them in the FIFA rankings. With Czech Republic and South Korea also in Group A, both teams will be eager to make a strong start to their qualification campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790930##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Thursday, 11 June 2026Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico CityGroup: Group ACurrent standings: All teams yet to play (Matchday 1)Mozzart Sport writers’ outstanding defenders of 2025-2026 FKF Premier League seasonBarca pull plug on Rashford deal as A..

Nyali Golf and Country Club professional Daniel Nduva produced a remarkable back-nine comeback to win the NCBA Royal Classic, the second leg of the 2026 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, played at Royal Nairobi Golf Club.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNduva, who began the final round tied for second place, carded a level-par 72 to finish the tournament on 3-under par 213, securing his maiden Sunshine Development Tour title, and the winner’s cheque of Ksh400,000 from the tournament’s Ksh2 million prize purse.The victory was anything but straightforward for the coastal golfer, who endured a difficult opening nine. His front nine featured bogeys on the first and eighth holes as well as a costly double-bogey on the 7th, leaving him with work to do heading into the closing stretch.However, Nduva mounted a spirited recovery on the back nine, sinking crucial birdies on the 11th, 12th, 14th, 15th and 17th holes to claw his way back into contention and eventually emerg..

Athletics stars Faith Kipyegon and Sabastian Sawe have been named among the world’s most influential figures in sport after earning places on the prestigious TIME100 Most Influential People in Sports list.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe recognition comes after a remarkable period for both athletes, whose performances have continued to push the boundaries of excellence on the track and roads.Sawe’s inclusion follows a historic breakthrough in marathon running that stunned the athletics world. The Kenyan distance runner became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in an official, record-eligible race when he clocked 1:59:30 at the London Marathon.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790930##His sensational run not only secured victory but also eclipsed the previous world record set by the late Kelvin Kiptum by more than a minute. Sawe’s performance is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in endurance sport, ending decades of debate over whether a sub-two-hour ma..