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New Menengai Oilers coach not losing sleep over loss of 5 key players

Menengai Oilers head coach Lawi Buyachi is unfazed by the departure of five key players as he continues to rebuild the squad ahead of the 2026/27 Kenya Cup season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Impala Floodlights defending champions have lost the services of scrum half Samson Onsomu, Victor Were, Charles Osgood, fly half Eric Ogutu and Fortune Arturo, forcing the technical bench to adjust as the team prepares for the new campaign.Osgood and Arturo joined KCB Rugby, with the latter making an immediate impact for the Bankers after scoring a brace on his debut during their 64-11 victory over Mwamba RFC in the Impala Floodlights semi-final on Saturday, 24 October.Chrissant Ojwang opens up on mental toll of injuries in rugbyOsgood, meanwhile, made his first appearance for KCB during a friendly match against Uganda’s KCB Kobs last month, while Were has rejoined Kisumu RFC.Onsomu appears to have transitioned into coaching, having been spotted on the sidelines during the ongoi..

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Ballon d’Or battle: Yamal’s star power, Kane’s goals or Kvara’s magic?

Who deserves the Ballon d’Or: the teenage sensation who conquered the world, the prolific England captain or the dazzling winger who helped Paris Saint-Germain retain their European crown?As the football world prepares for tonight’s ceremony in London, the people around football are debating who deserves it most.European football expert Guillem Balague told the BBC that he believes the Barcelona star is destined to win, pointing to his individual brilliance, team success and unmistakable aura.Good morning London! Today is the day! #ballondor https://t.co/U88o5mLu0B— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 26, 2026 “There is only one Spaniard who deserves it, and that’s Lamine Yamal,” Balague argued, predicting that the teenager would take home the award.Rory Smith, a guest on BBC Radio 5 Live’s Euro Leagues, also expects Yamal to prevail, believing the World Cup triumph could prove decisive. However, he questioned whether the winger was Spain’s most important player during the tournament.Juli..

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Abdon Jadah opens up on the challenges of captaining Menengai Oilers

Menengai Oilers backrower Abdon Jadah has opened up on the challenges of leading the Nakuru-based club. Jadah described the captaincy role as both a privilege and a responsibility as the team prepares for the 2026/27 Kenya Cup season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsJadah has been entrusted with the captain’s armband ahead of the new campaign and has already led the defending Impala Floodlit champions in their quarterfinal and plate semifinal encounters.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062779##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Jadah explained that his responsibilities extend beyond his individual performances, with the need to inspire his teammates, improve the team’s results and maintain unity within the squad presenting the biggest challenge.“Being a captain is both a privilege and a responsibility because it is my duty to not only push myself, but also push the whole team to get better and register good results. Off the pitch, it is my duty to ensure the brotherhood remains intact. Pushing the t..

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Never underestimate The Special One – Mou’s masterclass destroys Flick’s Barca

Never write off The Special One.Jose Mourinho returned to the El Clasico spotlight with a tactical masterclass, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou and proving that his knack for delivering on the biggest occasions remains as sharp as ever.Thirteen years after his last appearance in this fixture as Madrid boss, Mourinho once again had Barcelona in his grip.I’ve seen enough, Jose Mourinho executing a knee slide at 63 years old proves that he’s the special one. He is passion. He is football heritage. What a manager. https://t.co/CteECM5qMZ— Zwë 🍟 (@ZwebackHD) October 25, 2026 His team absorbed the pressure, stayed disciplined when the hosts enjoyed possession and waited for their moments to strike. When Kylian Mbappe delivered the decisive blow late on, the Portuguese dropped to his knees in celebration – a familiar sight from a manager who has never done anything quietly.The victory extended Mourinho’s unbeaten El Clasico run to six matches, with four wins an..

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Millions Tusker will earn from CAF despite Confederation Cup exit

Tusker FC will receive approximately Ksh 13 million in financial support from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) despite their early exit from the 2026/2027 Confederation Cup.The Brewers bowed out of the continental competition on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in the second-leg encounter at the Azam Complex, losing 2-1 on aggregate.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062779##Tusker had suffered a 1-0 defeat in the first leg at Nyayo National Stadium a week earlier, leaving them with the uphill task of overturning the deficit in Tanzania to keep their hopes of reaching the group stage alive.Jonathan Sowah put Singida ahead in the 68th minute before Nigerian forward Victor Mbaoma restored parity for Tusker eight minutes from time.However, the Kenyan side could not find the additional goal needed leaving the Tanzanian outfit progress to the group stage.Despite the disappointment, Tusker will receive a financial boost, with CAF having confirmed that clubs eliminated dur..

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Harambee Stars attacker explains why he snubbed Gor Mahia for Nairobi United

Mohammed Bajaber has revealed why he opted to join Nairobi United despite coming close to signing for Gor Mahia as a free agent following his departure from Tanzanian giants, Simba SC.The Harambee Stars attacking midfielder was available on a free transfer after mutually terminating his contract with Simba in July, bringing an injury-interrupted spell in Tanzania to an end.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062783##Gor Mahia had emerged as a potential destination for the 23-year-old, but he ultimately chose Nairobi United He says he was attracted by the club’s ambitions and the project presented by its leadership and technical bench.Bajaber, popularly known as Starboy, said discussions with Nairobi United chairman, CEO and coach played a key role in his decision to join the club.“This club has a lot of ambition, and I was just listening to the project from the chairman and CEO, and they really want to achieve greatness, and I want to be part of that,” he said in an interview with the club.Kenya U17 brace..

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Never underestimate The Special One – Mourinho’s masterclass destroys Flick’s Barca

Never write off The Special One. Jose Mourinho returned to the El Clasico spotlight with a tactical masterclass, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou and proving that his knack for delivering on the biggest occasions remains as sharp as ever.Thirteen years after his last appearance in this fixture as Madrid boss, Mourinho once again had Barcelona in his grip. I’ve seen enough, Jose Mourinho executing a knee slide at 63 years old proves that he’s the special one. He is passion. He is football heritage. What a manager. https://t.co/CteECM5qMZ— Zwë 🍟 (@ZwebackHD) October 25, 2026 His team absorbed the pressure, stayed disciplined when the hosts enjoyed possession and waited for their moments to strike. When Kylian Mbappe delivered the decisive blow late on, the Portuguese dropped to his knees in celebration – a familiar sight from a manager who has never done anything quietly.The victory extended Mourinho’s unbeaten El Clasico run to six matches, with four wins ..

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Kenya U15 fight back twice to hold Niger, extend unbeaten run in Baku

Kenya U15 came from behind twice to secure a 2-2 draw against Niger, on Monday morning, extending their unbeaten run at the inaugural FIFA U15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan.Niger struck inside the opening minute to take an early lead, but Kenya responded through captain Innocent Media, who continued his impressive form at the tournament, as the two sides went into the half-time break level.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062783##The West Africans regained the lead in the second half, putting Kenya on the back foot once again. However, the Kenyan youngsters refused to give up, with Javan Ochieng producing a long-range strike to restore parity and earn his side a share of the spoils.The result followed an impressive opening two days for Kenya, who began their campaign with a 6-2 victory over Malta on Saturday before thrashing Panama 5-1 on Sunday morning. They also drew 2-2 with North Macedonia on Sunday afternoon.Kenya U17 brace for Japan showdown after historic World Cup featKenya wi..

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Golden State level WNBA final series with victory over Madina Okot’s Dream

The Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 67-62 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday, 24 October at State Farm Arena, tying the best-of-seven series at 2-2.Setting the tone early, the Valkyries took the lead in the first quarter and fended off the Dream’s attempts to take it back until the final whistle. Golden State’s largest advantage reached 16 in the second quarter, marking the biggest lead they have had in this Finals series.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsGabby Williams scored a team-high 17 points as a total of four Valkyries reached double digits in points. The two teams will head back to Ballhalla for Game 5 on Monday, 26 October.Cecilia Zandalasini and Kaila Charles powered a Valkyries 14-4 scoring run, both scoring five points with Zandalasini contributing two steals and Charles recording three rebounds, earning Golden State a five point lead at the end of the opening period.Showcasing their defensive identity, the Valkyries held the Dream to their..

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STARS ABROAD: Ogam on target in Belgium as Ochieng, Anyembe feature

Harambee Stars striker Ryan Ogam was on target for RFC Liège, but his strike was not enough as his side suffered 3-2 defeat to Patro Eisden in the Belgian second tier match played on Sunday night.Introduced in the second half, Ogam found the back of the net eight minutes later, offering a timely confidence boost ahead of his upcoming international assignments despite his club’s struggles.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062779##Patro Eisden raced into a three-goal lead inside the opening 22 minutes, with Tanzanian international Haji Mnoga, Radja Nainggolan and Seok-ju Hong all getting on the scoresheet.Simon Paulet pulled one back for RFC Liège from the penalty spot before Ogam struck nine minutes from time to set up a tense finish. However, the hosts could not find an equaliser as Patro Eisden held on to claim all three points.Kenya U17 brace for Japan showdown after historic World Cup featThe defeat leaves RFC Liège 14th in the standings with five points from eight matches, placing them in the relega..

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