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Lyon has been going through a serious crisis, and it’s far from over. There’s no end in sight, and the club is under UEFA’s watchful eye. It could easily happen, even though they secured a spot in the Champions League qualifiers, that they might not participate in them—or even in European competitions at all. Lyon will once again have to sell players to “balance” their financial books. A significant amount of money will be needed to avoid being crossed off by the governing body. According to L’Équipe, the French club has been given two deadlines: by the end of June, they must pay 20 million euros, and by the end of August, three times that amount to be eligible to play in the Champions League if they qualify through the playoffs.Lyon could be kicked out of EuropeThe business books of Olympique Lyon were in poor shape—they violated financial fair play rules and were even initially relegated from Ligue 1 to Ligue 2. That decision was later overturned on appeal. Now, they are facing new p..

When the 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Men’s Premier League season begins, few teams will carry the momentum and belief currently surrounding Kisumu Youngstars.Fresh from a remarkable 2025 Super League campaign that saw them lose only once in 20 matches, the Kisumu-based side now steps into the top tier determined not merely to survive, but to prove they belong among Kenya’s elite hockey clubs.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor head coach John Shivisi, promotion was never the result of a single outstanding season. Instead, it was the reward for years of patience, sacrifice and belief through difficult moments that nearly pushed the club in the opposite direction.“The journey has been built on real patience, discipline and belief in each other,” says Shivisi. “This is not something that happened overnight.”Varsity side Chuka Trojans’ long journey to achieving KHU National League promotionThe transformation becomes even more impressive considering where the club stood not to..

Unai Emery’s Europa League trophy is becoming almost boring. The Aston Villa coach won his fifth trophy in this competition, and his work is just fabulous, especially in Birmingham, but for him, it’s nothing new. He took over Villa in October 2022 from Steven Gerrard with the club 16th in the Premier League and one point above the relegation zone. In less than four years he has taken them into the top four, back into the Champions League and ended their European trophy drought to secure legendary status. But, there are others who haven’t seen Villa won anything before, and now it’s their time to celebrate.Unai Emery League! Villa stomp Freiburg for his fifth UEL trophyLike any other British club, Aston Villa also has celebrities rooting for them, maybe even the classiest one – Prince William. The future British king is a Villain and finally got to see his beloved club winning a trophy. He paid a visit to the dressing room and talked to the players before the final and was seen at the s..

For Aston Villa fans, this is a dream season. They finally won a trophy after 30 years and will play in the Champions League next season! But for other clubs, this Europa League trophy will have repercussions. Aston Villa’s win over Freiburg moved the chains and the last round of the Premier League on Sunday will be even more interesting for clubs looking for European football next season. Due to England club’s success in UEFA competitions this year, the Premier League has been awarded a European Performance Spot (EPS) in the Champions League. This means an extra team will qualify for Europe’s elite club competition based on league position.Unai Emery League! Villa stomp Freiburg for his fifth UEL trophyAston Villa is currently fourth in the league but could drop to fifth in case they lose to Manchester City at the Etihad and Liverpool defeat Brentford. In this scenario, the team that finishes sixth in the Premier League will qualify for the Champions League, and if that happens to be ..

Top fighters from East Africa will assemble when ANZA MMA Pro Nights 2 returns at Broadwalk Mall in Nairobi on Saturday, 6 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly anticipated Mixed Martial Arts event will bring together fighters from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan, in what promises to be one of the most exciting MMA matchups the region has seen.Headlining the main card will be Kenyan fan favourite Ouhsummer “Ninja Turtle” Ali Abad, who will come up against South Sudan’s Peter Bushak in a featherweight showdown.Kenyan tennis sensation earns two accolades after historic NCAA runAli, in his last fight, which also served as the inaugural ANZA MMA pro event last December, stunned audiences with an explosive first-round technical finish.His appearance on the night will see him continue to build momentum, even as he seeks the attention of major international MMA promotions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758205##In another major clash, Kenya’s Ge..

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have had the final say regarding the venue of the anticipated Premier League clash between Mara Sugar FC and Gor Mahia scheduled for Sunday, 24 May, opting for the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe move comes barely hours after Mara Sugar confirmed a change in venue from their home ground, Awendo Stadium, to Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga, owing to security concerns raised in the days leading up to the game.Gor Mahia – Mara Sugar game moved to new venue over security concernsIn a letter to Mara Sugar CEO Ruth Omalla, FKF Head of Leagues and Competitions Frank Ogolla noted that he had declined the venue change request by the Sugar Millers, after Wang’uru Stadium failed to meet the league guidelines.“The League and Competitions Committee notes that your choice of venue was neither registered as your alternative venue, nor your second alternative venue,” part of FKF’s decision read to decline the choice of Wang’..

Unai Emery’s Europa League trophy is becoming almost boring. The Aston Villa coach won his fifth trophy in this competition, and his work is just fabulous, especially in Birmingham, but for him, it’s nothing new. He took over Villa in October 2022 from Steven Gerrard with the club 16th in the Premier League and one point above the relegation zone. In less than four years he has taken them into the top four, back into the Champions League and ended their European trophy drought to secure legendary status. But, there are others who haven’t seen Villa won anything before, and now it’s their time to celebrate.Unai Emery League! Villa stomp Freiburg for his fifth UEL trophyLike any other British club, Aston Villa also has celebrities rooting for them, maybe even the classiest one – Prince William. The future British king is a Villain and finally got to see his beloved club winning a trophy. He paid a visit to the dressing room and talked to the players before the final and was seen at the s..

KCB head coach Robert Matano has heaped praise on defender turned midfielder Rowland Makati after an impressive show in midfield for The BankersDownload our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSigned from Nairobi City Stars as a right back, Makati played in defense but would occasionally slot in midfield in training until in the middle of the second half of the season when he became a mainstay in midfield.Makati has excelled in midfield where he brings in the strength, energy and passing that is required while also having an eye for goal, much to the admiration of the veteran tactician.“The boy (Makati) has improved so much and has really helped the team and that is something I really appreciate,” said Matano.Tanzania, Kenya grassroots clubs beneficiaries of Tusker fowards’ Mozzart Bet Cup Ksh100,000 awardMakati’s chance in the middle of the park came as a result of an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury suffered by Dennis Maruti in a match against AFC Leopards on 26 February which rule..

Kenya Sevens assistant coach Louis Kisia has challenged the Kenya Rugby Union to invest more in referee development, insisting that Kenyan match officials can only improve through exposure to international competitions.The tactician explained that Kenya already has promising referees coming through the ranks, citing names such as Duncan Kioko, Joseph Mumo, Kevin Wambugu, Victor Oduor, and Saidi Kenya as officials who have shown tremendous growth over the years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHowever, he argued that their progress will remain limited unless they are consistently exposed to high-level competitions outside the country.“For referees to become truly great, they must work and compete alongside top-level officials. If our referees are not given opportunities to officiate at Rugby Africa tournaments, their growth will be limited because they will only be exposed to the local game and standards,” Kisia told Rogue Rugby TV.His remarks come at a time when there have b..

Kenyan youngster Elsingi Kipruto is the latest athlete to join Swiss sports brand On, after sealing a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal earlier this week.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 20-year-old, who plies his trade at the University of Louisville in USA, arrives on On’s elite roster as one of the most decorated young runners in the collegiate circuit.First of many 🏆Elsingi Kipruto. ACC 5000m Champ.#GoCards pic.twitter.com/3521fj4G30— Louisville Track & Field / XC (@LouisvilleTFXC) May 17, 2026 Hailing from Rongit village in Nandi County, Kipruto has enjoyed a historic debut season for the Cardinals.The son of Gilbert Kipchoge, a former 800m runner, and Teresa Chepngetich, Elsingi has quickly translated his Kenyan heritage and disciplined upbringing into a record-shattering collegiate career.Since arriving in Louisville, Kipruto has established himself as a force across both cross country and track.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757993##His historic debut includes shattering the ..