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South Africa returns to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting in 2010, when Shakira’s “Waka Waka” was a global hit. Four tournaments later, Bafana Bafana joins nine other African teams for the event in Mexico, the United States, and Canada.Mozzart Sport Kenya will introduce you to a separate analysis of every African team, in the order of their groups, starting with South Africa, which will be in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Korea, and the Czech Republic.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775371##Interestingly, just as in 2010, South Africa will face Mexico in the opening game. However, this time, fans can expect a different atmosphere, with fewer vuvuzelas and without legendary Siphiwe Tshabalala, who scored the opener in a 1-1 draw, a stunner that eventually made the shortlist for the Puskas Award.The Belgian veteran coach Hugo Broos, 74, led his side to a somewhat unexpected qualification by topping favourites Nigeria and overcoming an administrative error that could have been..

The 2025/26 FKF Premier League season has come to an end, but one important question remains unanswered: will there be a promotion and relegation playoff?Ordinarily, the conclusion of the season would provide clarity on which teams are promoted, relegated, or given a second chance through a playoff. This year, however, an ongoing court case has left the matter unresolved, creating uncertainty for clubs in both the FKF Premier League and the National Super League.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776254##The confusion stems from a dispute over which Football Kenya Federation (FKF) regulations should govern the season.At the beginning of the campaign, clubs were informed by the FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee that the 2019 FKF Regulations would be used. Under those rules, two teams are automatically relegated from the Premier League, while two teams earn automatic promotion from the National Super League. The team finishing 16th in the top flight then faces the side that finishes third in the second..

Nigeria started well their World Cup preparations. The Super Eagles defeated Jamaica on Saturday in the Unity Cup with goals coming from Alhassan Yusuf and Terem Moffi. One of the team’s biggest stars, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were missing and coach Eric Chelle wanted to give a proper explanation after the game. That’s when he accidentally revealed Osimhen’s transfer issues, which forced Galatasaray striker to issue a statement on his social media account.🚨🚨🎙️| Eric Chelle on Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal:”Victor Osimhen, he maybe wants to change a club, so, I prefer that he stays in his house because if you play and you are not at 100%, well, this is not good.” pic.twitter.com/gy9vdF0TNE— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) May 31, 2026 “We will miss two players because Victor Osimhen, he had maybe to change a club, so I prefer that he stays, because if you play and you are not at hundred percent, this is not good. And Ademol..

What began as frustration with broken trust in structured football has, in just over a year, evolved into one of Kiminini’s most ambitious grassroots sporting projects.The Kiminini Premier League was never born out of luxury or long-term planning in a boardroom.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIt emerged from necessity, urgency, and a shared belief that local football could function better if the community took control of its own destiny.When Eclip Wandela, the league’s Matches and Fixtures Coordinator, reflects on January 2024, he does not describe a polished launch or a fully equipped committee.Instead, he describes uncertainty.##NAJAVA_MECA_9777014##Only a handful of teams were willing to commit at first, forcing the organizers to start with improvised friendlies before anything resembling a formal competition existed.“At the beginning, we had no structure,” explains Wandela. “We just knew we could do it better.”That conviction was shared by co-founders Bramwel Kakai, who..

National men’s volleyball team, Wafalme Stars, have embarked on one of their most important journeys, chasing a maiden appearance at the prestigious Olympic Games.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Gideon Tarus-led squad landed safely in Uganda where they will face their first hurdle at the Africa Men Cup of Nations Zone 5 Qualifiers set for Monday, 1 through to Saturday, 6 June at Lugogo arena in Kampala.Kenya begins her quest for glory with a clash against Tanzania in the five-team competition that will see the hosts, South Sudan and Burundi compete.Stars have their work cut out as they seek to advance to represent the Zone at the Nations Finals in Congo later in the year, but coach Tarus is confident the team he has assembled has what it takes to book that all-important ticket.##NAJAVA_MECA_9779356##The tactician played down the absence of long-serving captain Enock Mogeni, whom he says arrived in camp late, confirming the player would be included in the next phase shou..

Nigeria started well their World Cup preparations. The Super Eagles defeated Jamaica on Saturday in the Unity Cup with goals coming from Alhassan Yusuf and Terem Moffi. One of the team’s biggest stars, Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman were missing and coach Eric Chelle wanted to give a proper explanation after the game. That’s when he accidentally revealed Osimhen’s transfer issues, which forced Galatasaray striker to issue a statement on his social media account.🚨🚨🎙️| Eric Chelle on Victor Osimhen’s absence from Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Poland and Portugal:”Victor Osimhen, he maybe wants to change a club, so, I prefer that he stays in his house because if you play and you are not at 100%, well, this is not good.” pic.twitter.com/gy9vdF0TNE— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) May 31, 2026 “We will miss two players because Victor Osimhen, he had maybe to change a club, so I prefer that he stays, because if you play and you are not at hundred percent, this is not good. And Ademol..

If we focus solely on the attacking side of the squad, it is difficult to imagine how Paris Saint-Germain could improve much further. Yet Luis Enrique apparently believes there is still room for growth, as PSG have continued their long-standing strategy of identifying and recruiting young, dynamic French talent. This time, the name highlighted in bold on their shortlist is Eli Junior Kroupi. The 19-year-old Bournemouth forward arrived on the south coast from Lorient in February 2026 in a deal worth 13 million euros. However, Bournemouth immediately loaned him back to the French club until June, a decision that proved highly successful.Alex Ferguson’s message to the PSG president: “You played against a boring team that did nothing but defend”Kroupi, the son of former Ivory Coast footballer Eli Kroupi, repaid that trust by scoring 13 goals. Unsurprisingly, he would not come cheap now, especially considering English clubs are rarely known for selling their prized assets at bargain prices…

The battle for honours at the 5th NCBA Faldo Junior Tour Kenya Championship intensified on Sunday as players completed the second round at Vet Lab Sports Club, with Kenya’s Tsevi Soni maintaining his position at the top of the leaderboard heading into Monday’s final round. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe championship has attracted 84 junior golfers from six nations – Kenya, Zambia, India, China, Portugal, and the United States, further underscoring its growing international stature and importance within the junior golf development pathway.Soni, who led after the opening round, continued his strong form with a second-round gross score of 73 to remain the overall leader on 1-over par.Against the Odds: Nashon Pkiach’s journey from West Pokot’s depths to Team Kenya selectionHis round was highlighted by an eagle on the par-4 15th hole, helping him preserve a commanding advantage over the field. He also leads the Boys Under-21 category, with Junaid Manji and Hetansh Shah tied..

Vet Lab Sports Club’s Ebill Omollo staged a remarkable final-round comeback at Nakuru Golf Club on Sunday, 31 May, to be crowned champion of the NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy.Heading into the final round trailing overnight leaders William Odek and Eugene Wafula, Omollo produced a brilliant level-par 72, the best score of the tournament, to overturn the deficit and claim victory in the 54-hole competition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776254##After rounds of 78 and 76 in the opening two days, Omollo saved his best for last to finish on a total of seven-over-par 226 and lift the title.Odek mounted a strong challenge but had to settle for second place on nine-over-par 228, while Muthaiga Golf Club’s Eugene Wafula finished third on 10-over-par 229.The battle for the top positions remained intense until the final hole, with three golfers sharing fourth place. Felix Dusabe and Josphat Rono, both from Golf Park Golf Club, alongside Kamoza Longwe of Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, all finished on 11-ove..

Fresh from an eighth-place finish at the penultimate round of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, Spain, Kenya Sevens have been handed a daunting assignment for the season-ending tournament slated for Friday, 5 to Sunday, 7 May in Bordeaux, France.Shujaa have been drawn in Pool A alongside series champions South Africa, Olympic silver medallists Fiji and Great Britain for the final leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS World Championship.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe draw presents one of the toughest routes to the knockout stages, with all four teams boasting vast experience on the global sevens circuit.For Kevin Wambua’s charges, the pool offers both a challenge and an opportunity to settle scores with familiar opponents. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9777014##Kenya have already faced South Africa twice this season, suffering a narrow 26-22 defeat in Hong Kong before falling 14-0 to the Blitzboks in Valladolid. There is, however, reason for optimism. Kenya defeated Great Britain 12-..