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The newly built Wajir County Stadium is now all but complete and ready to host the upcoming Madaraka Day celebrations set for Monday, 1 June in the North-Eastern County.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Wajir Stadium is yet another of the many arenas that are under construction in the country as a way of boosting the local sporting infrastructure.Harambee Stars striker lands two accolades in Zambian Super League Award ceremonyThe stadium became even more urgent following the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) decision to host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations at the county as part of the government’s program to host at least two of the national holiday celebrations outside the capital city, Nairobi.In line with this decision, GoK set aside Ksh900 million to construct the stadium, whose groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, 12 February and was presided over by President William Ruto.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##As has been the norm across the other stadia in the country, ..

Mamelodi Sundowns secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Bundesliga mainstays RB Leipzig in an enthralling Red Bull Idiski Last Namba friendly match.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to the official match statistics, Sundowns asserted their dominance across the board, controlling 57% of the ball possession, generating 14 total shots with 9 hitting the target, and maintaining a precise 82% pass accuracy.Leipzig, conversely, finished with 43% possession, 11 total shots (4 on target), and a 76% pass accuracy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775399##This tactical analysis piece looks to understand how Sundowns’ structural shifts and aggressive second-half alterations eventually dismantled the German giants’ defensive schemes.Both managers rolled out nominal 4-3-3 formations on paper, but these base shapes merely served as reference points before morphing into vastly different structures in possession.For Mamelodi Sundowns, Denis Onyango started in goal, shielded by central defenders Gran..

With the USA and visitors Senegal making their final preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Sunday’s friendly clash at Bank of America Stadium could be vital ahead of the tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAlongside Mexico and Canada, the USA are one of the three host nations of this summer’s competition, while Senegal will travel to North America hoping they can win their final friendly before their first group game next month.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775399##The USA enter the clash under pressure after suffering back-to-back defeats against Portugal and Belgium.Mauricio Pochettino’s men lost 2-0 to Portugal before a heavy 5-2 defeat against Belgium, conceding seven goals across those two matches.However, the Americans had previously enjoyed a strong run, beating Uruguay 5-1, Paraguay 2-1 and Australia 2-1 while drawing 1-1 with Ecuador.Liverpool dismiss Slot, Iraola the favorite to succeed himAcross their last six matches, the USA have recorded three wins, one draw and t..

Harambee Stars prospect Andre Kenete Gitau has been named in the United States Under-20 squad for the upcoming CONCACAF U20 Championship, just months after reports suggested he had committed his international future to Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 19-year-old winger, born in the United States to Kenyan parents, has been firmly on the Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) radar as they step up efforts to recruit foreign-born talent ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania.Gitau, who currently plays for German side Mainz 05 II in the Regionalliga Südwest, was among a group of eligible players who met FKF vice-president McDonald Mariga and Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy in March.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775373##The visit formed part of a wider recruitment drive aimed at convincing diaspora players to represent Kenya at the senior international level.Following those discussions, reports indicated that the p..

Kabras Sugar’s hegemony showed no signs of debilitating after claiming their sixth consecutive Enterprise Cup following a hard-fought 25-12 win over Ugandan outfit Stanbic Black Pirates in a final played at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Cup completes a double for the Kakamega-based side for the fifth straight season after edging eternal rivals KCB RFC in the 2026 Kenya Cup final.The final attracted thousands of fans from both Kenya and Uganda, eager to witness the return of the historic cross-border format. This year’s edition marked the first time in 27 years that Ugandan clubs participated in the Enterprise Cup.Kenya Sevens suffer another Australia loss in HSBC SVNS World Championship quartersThis year, the tournament reverted to its regional knockout structure, with four Ugandan sides joining at the quarterfinal stage to face Kenyan opposition.Kabras wasted little time asserting themselves in the final. Barely five minutes after kickoff..

Kenya Sevens will have to settle for classification matches at the HSBC SVNS World Championship after suffering a 21-0 defeat to Australia in the quarterfinals on Saturday, 30 May at the Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHaving scraped through to the Cup quarterfinals as one of the best third-placed teams, Shujaa knew they faced a daunting task against an Australian side that had already beaten them during the pool phase.Kabras Sugar’s hegemony claims Enterprise Cup five-peat against Uganda’s Black PiratesThe challenge became even tougher almost immediately. Australia struck inside the opening minute through Maurice Longbottom, whose early try handed the pool winners a lead they never relinquished.Despite showing defensive resilience for much of the first half, Kenya struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities as Australia controlled possession and territory.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##The narrow margin at the break kept Shujaa..

Gor Mahia’s coronation at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday is expected to be a day of celebration as the club lifts a record-extending 22nd league title, but it will also mark the end of an era for two of the club’s most loyal servants.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsVeteran midfielder Ernest Wendo and club captain Philemon Otieno are set to part ways with K’Ogalo after the final match of the season against Nairobi United.This will bring down the curtain on careers that have been closely intertwined with one of the most successful periods in the club’s recent history.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775343##The duo has been among the pillars of Gor Mahia’s dominance over the last decade, helping the club collect league titles, domestic cups, and memorable continental experiences.While their influence on the pitch has gradually reduced in recent seasons, their presence within the dressing room has remained invaluable, particularly for the younger players who have formed the core of Charles Ak..