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Mombasa ready to welcome Kenya’s hockey veterans as KHU Masters Series returns

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Masters Tournament second series is heading back to the coast, and if the mood within the Mombasa County Hockey Association (MCHA) is anything to go by, the 2026 edition promises to be more than just another weekend of veteran hockey.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsScheduled for Saturday, 16 to Sunday, 17 May, at the historic Mombasa Sports Club, the tournament is shaping up as a celebration of competition, culture, and the enduring spirit of hockey players who continue to give to the sport long after their peak competitive years.For MCHA President Oliver Mascarenhas, preparations for the event began almost immediately after the Kenya Hockey Union confirmed the hosting dates in March. Government to splash more money on Kericho Stadium two years after Ksh483M renovationsSince then, a Local Organising Committee headed by Boaz Otieno has been working behind the scenes to ensure Mombasa once again delivers an experience worthy of the Masters Series ..

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AFCON Tales: Reliving Zambia’s historic 2012 triumph that carried extra significance

Before the glory, before the roar that shook Libreville, Gabon, there was silence—heavy, haunting silence that lingered for years over Zambian football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAnd it began with a promise.Zambia, a nation whose footballing heartbeat pulsed with raw passion, had steadily announced itself on the continental stage.At the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, a young, fearless and vibrant Zambian side stunned the world, dismantling Italy in one of the tournament’s most memorable upsets. Harambee Stars defender returns to matchday squad in Poland after lengthy injuryThat same fearless spirit carried into the 1990 Africa Cup of Nations, where they finished third, signalling the arrival of a golden generation.They were young. They were fearless. And they were only just beginning.Then came April 27, 1993.A routine journey to fulfil national duty became an unimaginable tragedy. A flight carrying Zambia’s national team to Dakar, Senegal, for a 1994 World Cup qualifier, pl..

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Five-time Olympic champion details agony of 20-month injury layoff

Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has opened up on the mental and physical agony of her 20-month injury layoff after making a triumphant return to the global stage at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Jamaican sprint queen anchored her country’s women’s 4x100m relay team to gold after clocking 42.00 seconds ahead of Canada’s 42.17 and Spain’s 42.31, marking her first major international competition since July 2024.For Thompson-Herah, the victory symbolised the end of a painful chapter defined by injuries, uncertainty, and missed opportunities.Lokedi, Chepkirui set to clash at Manchester 10km“I must say we’re grateful that we crossed the line healthy,” Thompson-Herah said after the race.“I mean, coming down the straightaway, I felt my leg was heavy. I feel the hamstring, so I said I have to bring the team home, because we’re looking forward to that,” she continued.The five-time Olympic champion had been sidelined b..

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No room for error – Man City looking to avoid Bees’ sting

Saturday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium is a must-win encounter for Manchester City as they continue their pursuit of the Premier League title against a highly motivated Brentford side.Pep Guardiola’s men appeared to be building momentum after the March international break, but their ambitions suffered a significant setback earlier this week. City looked headed for defeat during a disastrous spell away to Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, only for late strikes from Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku to rescue a dramatic 3-3 draw.Back at our home 🙌🩵🤝 #AsahiSuperDry pic.twitter.com/uS04CsfWNH— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 6, 2026 That result means City can no longer afford any more slip-ups. They must beat Brentford and then hope West Ham United can take points off Arsenal on Sunday.Brentford, meanwhile, arrive in excellent spirits. Keith Andrews’s team climbed to seventh in the table after defeating West Ham last weekend, a position that currently secures qualification for the UEFA Co..

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BETTING GUIDE: Murang’a Seal vs Kakamega Homeboyz, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

As the FKF Premier League enters its final descent, Murang’a Seal and Kakamega Homeboyz are desperate to arrest their freefall in a high-stakes encounter, with both teams finding themselves navigating a turbulent stretch of form.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe battle lines will be drawn at St. Sebastian Park on Sunday, 10 May, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM (EAT).At the time of writing, Murang’a Seal enters this home fixture languishing in 11th place with 38 points, currently enduring a demoralising seven-match winless streak.##NAJAVA_MECA_9734997##Their recent statistical output paints a grim picture; Seal have suffered five consecutive defeats, conceding 14 goals in that span while struggling to find consistency in the final third.Their last outing was a narrow 2-1 loss to Kenya Police FC, following a heavy 4-2 collapse against Nairobi United at this very venue.Michael Owen and Telvin Maina are expected to strengthen midfield control and creativity.Government to ..

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FALSE 10: And all of a sudden… Again, cannon thunder

Can they really do it?That’s probably the thought lingering most persistently in people’s minds, while Mikel Arteta and his lads were laughing and dancing before their thrilled supporters at the packed Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night, celebrating their progress to the Champions League final – second in the club’s history.But then, a voice would cut through that fragile silence in their minds and categorically say, almost shout: No! No way!And no one could blame that nagging little “brain worm”. After all, we’re talking about Arsenal, for crying out loud! Then, it would keep talking.Arsenal one step from dream – Saka’s goal enough for Champions League final after two decades!When did they win their last piece of silverware? Community Shield in 2023? Don’t be ridiculous! A major one – when? Six years ago, the FA Cup. They haven’t seen the Premier League trophy in 22 years, let alone a UCL trophy, though they were close once. Long ago. So long ago that many of their fans don’t even reme..

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Lokedi, Chepkirui set to clash at Manchester 10km

Reigning Boston Marathon and back-to-back champion Sharon Lokedi will face 2024 New York City Marathon winner Sheila Chepkirui at the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run set for, Sunday, 31 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn an elite women’s 10km shaping up to be exciting, Lokedi, who on Monday, 20 April lifted the Boston Marathon title in 2:18:51, has a 10km best of 30:52 from New York.She makes a return to the same field she recorded 31:06 in 2022, where she placed fourth.Meanwhile Chepkirui clocked 29:46 in Valencia, but that was back in 2020. She last raced the distance in 2025 in Boston, clocking 32:17 for seventh place.Her most recent action came on 8 March when winning the Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2:21:54.Harambee Stars youngster tipped to join English Premier League side”After winning the Great North Run last year, I hoped we could work Manchester into my schedule for 2026 as I have heard many good things about this race. I’m looking forward to testing myself against so..

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‘Cape Town will be more than a marathon’ – Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge’s World Tour is getting closer with his first of seven marathon races, the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 24 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe race will serve as the opening chapter for the former World Record holder’s Running World, a series of seven marathons across all continents designed to inspire communities and unite the world through running.”The World Tour is getting closer, and now it begins to feel real. In less than 4 weeks I will stand on the start line for my first marathon on African soil, at home, where I truly belong, surrounded by the spirit that first inspired me to run.Sharon Lokedi’s first race since defending Boston Marathon title announcedTo run in front of a home crowd, to feel that passion and hear that wild support along every kilometer is something I have been looking forward to for a long time. Cape Town, this will be more than a marathon. It will be a celebration of home, of connection, and of the spirit th..

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Kenyan duo triumph in WMRA Mountain Running World Cup in Spain

Richard Omaya Atuya and Joyce Muthoni Njeru secured a Kenyan double at the Transvulcania uphill, the fourth stage of the WMRA Mountain Running World Cup, in La Palma.La Palma, widely regarded as the steepest island in the world, provided an uncompromising backdrop for the competition. A high-calibre elite field took to the start line in the Port of Tazacorte for a 7.3-kilometre course demanding 1200 metres of vertical ascent.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe leading contenders set off at a furious pace to take advantage of the brief stretch of flat road before the climb began. The elite field started at one-minute intervals in a time trial format, adding to the drama at the finish line, where conditions continued to deteriorate as the race went on.Great Britain’s Kirsty Skye Dickson (55:37) and USA’s Tyler McCandless (50:09) set the early marks to beat, but they had a nail-biting wait to see if they could hang on to their positions.All eyes on Dennis Kipkogei in Mainz aft..

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Each side fights for its own goal – Juve chase the Champions League, while Lecce fight for survival

With both sides still chasing important seasonal targets, Serie A heavyweights Juventus travel south to face struggling Lecce at the Stadio Via del Mare on Saturday evening.With only three matches left to play, Juventus remain locked in a tense battle for Champions League qualification, while Lecce are still fighting to preserve their top-flight status and avoid relegation.Next match 🔜#LecceJuve pic.twitter.com/r9BVkujY6b— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) May 7, 2026 The race for fourth place has tightened again for Juventus, who missed a chance to overtake AC Milan last weekend. To make matters worse, Roma have closed the gap to just a single point, while outsiders Como are still lingering in the background as potential challengers.Juve’s most recent outing only added to the frustration. After a goalless draw with Milan, they were again held, this time despite dominating already-relegated Hellas Verona. Against a side with little left to play for, it took a Dusan Vlahovic set-piece equ..

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