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Kakamega Homeboyz head coach Patrick Odhiambo has singled out youngsters Zinedine Wesonga and Boniface Nyabuto for praise despite his side suffering a 2-1 defeat to AFC Leopards on Saturday, 16 May at Mumias Sports Complex.Homeboyz came into the high-stakes clash seeking to maintain their dominance over Ingwe, but were ultimately condemned to defeat after first-half strikes from Emmanuel Lwangu and Samuel Semo handed the visitors a deserved advantage before the break.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsEven so, Odhiambo was left encouraged by the performances of two emerging talents who seized their opportunity on the big stage.With his side trailing at halftime, the experienced tactician made a bold tactical decision by withdrawing regular starter Potiphar Odhiambo and introducing Wesonga immediately after the interval. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##Although naturally an attacking midfielder, Wesonga was deployed in an unfamiliar centre-back role and delivered an assured display in o..

Neighbours Tanzania have become the first CECAFA nation to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup set to be held in Qatar after another commanding display at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.The Serengeti Boys continued their dream run on Sunday night with a ruthless 3-0 victory over Angola, making it two wins from two matches and confirming their place in both the quarter-finals of the continental tournament and next year’s global showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750251##Having already dismantled Mozambique 3-0 in their opening Group C match, Tanzania,once again, showed their growing quality, confidence and attacking power against an Angolan side many expected to provide a sterner test.After a balanced opening spell, Tanzania gradually took control of the contest and broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through Razaki Mbegelendi, who punished a defensive mistake to hand the East Africans a deserved lead.Harambee Stars to play two friendlies in Asia ahead of 2027 AF..

The sports world is eagerly counting down the days until the spectacle — only 24 remain — and Lionel Messi, match after match, is sending a clear message to his rivals that the Argentine machine is still running perfectly at the age of 39. Inter Miami’s 2–0 victory over the Portland Timbers was another masterful performance from a man who, in his trademark style, raises the intensity exactly when it matters most.Lionel Messi is looking READY for Argentina’s World Cup title defense next month 😳(via @mls)pic.twitter.com/TZqi1aGmNE— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 17, 2026 Messi no longer wastes energy unnecessarily, but with surgically precise moves he continues to make the decisive difference on the pitch. His hunger for victories remains unquestionable, and his form is being timed perfectly.That composure in front of goal is still his greatest weapon was proven by Messi in the 30th minute. After a quick and fluid combination with Luis Suarez and Segovia, he escaped Portland’s defense and found t..

Kenya’s women national football team, Harambee Starlets, will head to Zambia in June for a Four Nations Tournament as part of their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).The tournament, set to be staged in Lusaka, will feature hosts Zambia, Kenya, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso, with all four nations using the matches to fine-tune their squads ahead of major international assignments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750251##For the Harambee Starlets, it will be another opportunity to test themselves against quality opposition after taking part in the FIFA Series hosted in Kenya in April.During that competition, Kenya defeated India 2-0 in the semi-finals before losing 2-0 to Australia in the final, with Malawi also among the participating teams.Head coach Beldine Odemba said the April tournament offered valuable lessons for the team, especially after facing non-African opposition for the first time.“We have never played a team outside Africa, and we are happy that we played against..

Camp Nou erupted in a blaze of pure emotion driven by pride. The penultimate round of La Liga brought Barcelona a 3–1 (1–0) victory over Betis and a goal from Raphinha directly from a free kick, but the final result was overshadowed by a historic achievement generations of footballers in Spain had failed to reach (Barca became the first team in La Liga history to record all 19 home wins in a single season) and by one of the most emotional farewells in the modern era of the Catalan club. Everything on Sunday night revolved around Robert Lewandowski’s goodbye to Camp Nou. The legendary striker played his final match in front of the home crowd.Robert Lewandowski was overcome with emotion as he left the field at Spotify Camp Nou for the final time ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OA4mgpdRAz— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 17, 2026 The moment that left everyone speechless came in the 83rd minute. When the fourth official raised the board showing the number nine, thunderous applause echoed through the stadium. Lew..

Kenya Lionesses stalwart Naomi Amuguni is confident that the lessons learned from the team’s HSBC SVNS 2 campaign will play a key role as the team shifts focus to the upcoming Rugby Africa Women’s Performance Division tournament, set for Thursday, 21 to Sunday, 31 May at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.The Lionesses endured a difficult run in the series, finishing fifth in the opening leg in Nairobi before struggling in Montevideo, Uruguay, where they again managed a single win, finishing bottom of the standings. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, the team recovered in Brazil with a second-place finish.According to Amuguni, the experience exposed the team to the demands of elite competition and highlighted areas they must improve ahead of the 15s tournament.“It has given us confidence and shown us what other levels have to offer. It has shown us that the top level is very competitive and you always have to put your best foot forward,” she said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##The ..

Francis Kimani and Jackie Sirat emerged top performers at the Limuru Country Club leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series held on Saturday, 16 May as golfers continued the race for qualification to the Grand Finale scheduled for November at Karen Country Club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe event attracted a strong field of 249 golfers drawn from Limuru and various clubs across the country, with players competing in different categories during one of the most anticipated legs of the series so far.Playing off handicap one, Kimani carded an impressive 72 gross to clinch the Overall Men Winner title after a composed round on the challenging Limuru course.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##“It feels great to come out on top in such a competitive field. Limuru is always a challenging course, so staying focused and consistent throughout the round was very important for me. I’m happy with how I played and excited to have secured qualification to the Grand Finale,” he said.In the ladies’ category..

Champions League dreams were fulfilled in Lille, heartbreak arrived in Rennes, while chaos, survival drama and even crowd trouble brought Ligue 1’s season to a wild conclusion.The biggest celebrations of the night belonged to Lille. Paulo Fonseca’s side secured their return to the UEFA Champions League, although they largely have Lens to thank for it.Lens completely dismantled Olympique Lyon with a ruthless 4-0 victory, leaving Lyon stuck in fourth place and forced into the Champions League qualifiers instead of an automatic return to Europe’s elite competition. Had Lyon won, they would have leapfrogged Lille and secured a first Champions League appearance in six years.No club, however, will feel the pain more than Rennes.🚨 | Ligue 1’s final day in short:🔵 Lille through to Champions League group stage.🔵 Lyon to play in 3rd qualifying round🟠 Marseille qualified for Europa League group stage🟢 Rennes through to Conference League play-off⬇️ Nice to play Saint-Etienne in promotion play-off—..

Neymar was at the centre of a dramatic confrontation with match officials after Santos claimed the forward had been wrongly substituted during their humiliating 3-0 defeat to Coritiba.The incident came at the worst possible moment for the 34-year-old, who was hoping to impress ahead of Carlo Ancelotti naming Brazil’s World Cup squad.Neymar was replaced in the 65th minute after temporarily leaving the pitch to receive treatment on a calf problem. However, confusion erupted when the fourth official raised the No. 10 board, even though it appeared Gonzalo Escobar had actually been the player Santos intended to substitute.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Aboslute CHAOS during Neymar’s substitution for Santos:• Neymar was receiving treatment on the sidelines while Robinho Jr. prepared to come on• The fourth referee mistakenly announced Neymar as the player being substituted• Robinho Jr. entered the pitch… pic.twitter.com/ssnywjOlxu— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) May 17, 2026 The Brazilian star reacted furiously af..