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Impala Veterans handed tough opponents as KHU Masters Series heads to Mombasa

The second leg of the 2026 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Masters Tournament Series is set to light up Mombasa on 16-17 May, with ten veteran teams drawn into two competitive pools, as the race for the overall Masters crown gathers momentum. Hosted by the Mombasa County Hockey Association (MCHA) at the Mombasa Sports Club, the tournament will bring together some of the country’s most experienced hockey players in a weekend expected to combine fierce competition with the trademark social atmosphere, that has increasingly defined the circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDefending series leaders Impala Veterans arrive in Mombasa carrying the momentum from the opening leg held in Kisumu on 7-8 March, where they lifted the first title of the 2026 campaign after beating Goan Institute in the final. That victory handed Impala an early advantage in the season standings and established them as the team to beat heading into the second series.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##The Nairobi-based side..

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Arsenal want the man who could have snatched the title away from them

Arsenal are said to be considering a move for Mateus Fernandes as Mikel Arteta prepares to revamp his midfield ahead of the new campaign. The West Ham United midfielder has caught the attention of several European clubs following a standout first season at the London Stadium. According to The Times, Arteta views Fernandes as a strong option to add depth and quality in the middle of the park.The Arsenal boss is understood to admire players who combine technical ability with tactical flexibility — traits Fernandes has showcased throughout his debut Premier League campaign. The Portuguese youngster has featured 36 times across all competitions for West Ham, contributing four goals and three assists.🚨🇵🇹 JUST IN | Arsenal F.C. interested in Mateus FernandesArsenal are reportedly considering a move for the talented West Ham United F.C. midfielder as part of their summer midfield rebuild 👀The Gunners are expected to reshape key areas of the squad ahead of next season,… pic.twitter.com/LR4pvvC..

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Kenyan duo fire strong warning ahead of ‘Nighmare in Nairobi IV’ fight-night

Two of the Kenyan headliners at the Nightmare in Nairobi IV boxing card are relishing for big victories at Mass House, Ngong, which they believe will propel them to bigger heights in their careers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking during the Kalakoda event’s weigh-in on Thursday, 14 May, the duo of George ‘King George’ Onyango and Martin ‘Tiger’ Achebi, were all in high spirits, hours ahead of their super welter weight and welterweight contests, which will close the show on the morning of Saturday, 16 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750077##“I feel great, so ready for tomorrow,” co-headliner Achebi, who will fight in his second bout under the Kalakoda umbrella, said. “Feeling a bit nervous, which is normal, but pretty confident in the work I have put in during camp, which has been tremendous.”With an 8-1-0 record, Achebi will place his unbeaten status on the line, when he comes up against Uganda’s Abaasi Sseguya, in what is slated to be a six-round contest.“The last couple of wee..

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Romelu’s fourth WC: Lukaku makes the cut despite injury-plagued season

Romelu Lukaku is heading to another World Cup – even after barely playing this season. Belgium boss Rudi Garcia has included the veteran striker in his 26-man squad despite the Belgium national football team captain managing just one hour of competitive football in 2025-26 due to a long-term hamstring injury.The Napoli forward, who turned 33 this week, has spent the last two months recovering in Belgium and has made only seven substitute appearances this season. Still, Garcia opted to trust the country’s all-time leading scorer, giving Lukaku the chance to feature at a fourth consecutive World Cup.𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏? 🇧🇪Belgium’s World Cup squad is here 🏆 pic.twitter.com/N0ljaSrByQ— 433 (@433) May 15, 2026 With 89 goals in 124 international appearances, Lukaku remains one of the defining figures of Belgium’s golden generation alongside Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois and Axel Witsel – all of whom were also included in Garcia’s squad for the tournament in the United Stat..

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Limuru comes alive as NCBA Golf series attracts 250

The lush greens of Limuru Country Club are set to host the next leg of the NCBA Golf Series on Saturday, 16 May with an expected field of about 250 golfers set to battle for qualification slots to the Grand Finale scheduled for November this year at Karen Country Club.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tournament is expected to attract top amateur golfers and club members from across the region as the series continues to gather momentum across the country.With qualification spots at stake, players will be looking to deliver strong performances in one of the most anticipated club events on the calendar.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##Among those expected to be in contention are John Kariuki, who claimed the Overall Gross Men’s title at last year’s edition, and Nancy Wairimu, who topped the Ladies’ category. Both players will be looking to make another strong impression as competition intensifies midway through the series.The Limuru event follows the successful Eldoret Golf Club leg ..

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AFCON 2027: Mvurya explains Ksh10 billion rise in Talanta Stadium cost

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has defended the increased cost of constructing Talanta Sports City.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHe explained that taxes and import-related charges pushed the project cost up by more than Ksh10 billion ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.The clarification follows concerns raised by the Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation, and Housing after the stadium’s projected cost rose from Ksh35.2 billion to Sh45.8 billion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744357##The auditor general questioned the procurement process, legal compliance, and whether taxpayers were receiving value for money.In a letter dated 25 March and addressed to the Clerk of the Senate, Mvurya explained that the original estimate was based on preliminary designs and excluded taxes and import levies tied to the project.“The initial cost did not include applicable taxes such as VAT, railway development levy (RDL), customs duty, import declaration fee (IDF), a..

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Mchulla reveals plan to steer Mathare to safety after succeeding Kamau

Stand in Mathare United coach Muhamed Ahmed Mchulla has opened up on what the former league champions must to ease their growing relegation fears. Mchulla took over on Monday following the sacking of coach John Kamau. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKamau faced the chop following the Slum Boys’ bad run of form that saw them taste victory just twice in 11 games. The club is presently ranked 14th with just three points above Ulinzi Stars in the red zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##With an enormous task of ensuring the team retain their league status, the former Wazito coach explained his approach in that task.“It is all about individual talks with each player and giving them the hope, belief as well as showing them the bigger picture which is Mathare United and to ensure the team plays in the FKFPL next season,” said the former Modern Coast Rangers boss. Mozzart Bet Cup: Julien Mette admits Tusker will take ‘dirty goal’ against KCBAccording to the tactician, the technical bench is..

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Faith Kipyegon explains why she chose 5,000m over 1,500m for season opener in China

Four-time 1500m world champion Faith Kipyegon says 2026 will be the year she gauges what she still has to offer on the track, before potentially moving on to bigger challenges off it.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 32-year-old left minds rolling for yet another time in her career, when she projected what her new year would look like, during the eve of the opening leg of the 2026 Diamond League season in Keqiao on Saturday, 16 May.“The big goal is the World Ultimate Championships, and just to keep being consistent and see what I still have in the tank for the track,” a smiling Kipyegon, who was seated alongside pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis, said of a pretty blank 2026, which will neither have the Olympic Games, nor the World Athletics Championships.‎‎“I am moving slowly. Now I’m doing the 5,000m; I don’t know what’s next, but I want to enjoy everything this year.””We’re going towards the Diamond League final. This is the journey.”Faith Kipyegon is looki..

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Return home? Not if you ask Bernardo Silva right now

Bernardo Silva may have been born in Lisbon and developed at Benfica, but the Portuguese midfielder has decided this is not yet the right moment for an emotional return home.After nine years at Manchester City FC, and two seasons before that with AS Monaco, the 31-year-old is preparing for a major summer move, with his priority being to resolve his future quickly before turning full focus toward the upcoming FIFA World Cup.For months, reports linked Bernardo Silva with a move to FC Barcelona, while Galatasaray and Juventus have also emerged as potential destinations.Silva says goodbye to CityA romantic reunion with Benfica was heavily discussed in Portugal, but Silva himself has now poured cold water on that possibility – at least for now.”Of course, there is a desire to return one day, but it won’t happen now,” Silva told Portuguese outlet Canal 11.”When the moment comes, we’ll see whether the club still wants me too. My goal is to sort everything out between the end of the season and..

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Why Ulinzi Stars coach remains confident of surviving relegation

Interim Ulinzi Stars head coach Mulinge Ndeto has challenged his players to rediscover the club’s attacking identity as they fight to avoid relegation from the FKF Premier League, insisting the remaining fixtures must be approached like “finals.”The soldiers are enduring one of the toughest campaigns, in their recent history, with a string of poor performances and managerial changes dragging them into a survival battle they have rarely faced since earning promotion to the top tier in 1998.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe club has already gone through two coaching changes this season, with both Dunstan Nyaudo and former title-winning captain Steve Ochola dismissed as Ulinzi struggled to find consistency in a difficult campaign.Ulinzi’s struggles deepened on Wednesday following a 2-0 loss to AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium, with Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Lwangu scoring for Ingwe.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##The result left the soldiers 16th on the table with 32 points, one behind ..

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