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KHU announces leagues kick off date and new safety measures for 2026 season

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) has set Saturday, 23 May 2026, as the official start date for the new domestic hockey season, ushering in a coordinated rollout of competitions across the men’s and women’s Premier League, the Super League, and the men’s National League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a communication to stakeholders, Secretary General Wycliffe Ongori confirmed that the Premier League fixtures are now complete, with schedules for the remaining leagues to be released shortly. The delay in publishing the fixtures, he explained, followed extensive consultations involving key stakeholders, a process aimed at aligning logistical, technical, and operational aspects of the competitions ahead of the new campaign.Ngatiari, Njeri shine at Migaa NCBA Golf Series legThe decision to have all leagues kick off on the same date is a calculated move intended to give teams sufficient time to prepare, particularly in adapting to the venues designated for competition. Central to ..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Al Ahly’s rotational overloads suffocated Zamalek in Cairo Derby

Al Ahly SC secured a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Zamalek SC in the Cairo Derby. While the scoreline reflects a heavy defeat for Zamalek, the tactical story is one of Al Ahly’s disciplined 4-2-4 offensive shape successfully baiting and then breaking Zamalek’s disjointed build-up. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth teams entered the pitch with distinct tactical blueprints. Zamalek SC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 base formation. Soliman Al Mahdi started in goal, shielded by a center-back pairing of Abdelmaguid Hossam and El Wensh Mahmoud.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719876##Mohamed Ismail and Mahmoud Bentayg occupied the fullback slots, while Mohamed Shehata and Ahmed Fatouh formed the double pivot.Dabbagh Oday operated as the attacking midfielder, flanked by Juan Alvina and Abdallah El Said, with Mansy leading the line as the lone striker.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Simba outclassed Yanga to lift Muungano CupIn contrast, Al Ahly SC deployed a highly fluid 4-2-4 system. Shobeir Mostafa guarded ..

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Can Cherki “The Boxer” knock Everton out and respond to Arsenal’s title race challenge?

During the past month and a half, Manchester City managed to overcome a nine-point deficit behind Arsenal and catch up with the Gunners at the top of the Premier League table.However, their obligations in the EFL Cup and the FA Cup caused them to be in the chasing position once again, as the Cityzens are again trailing – six points this time – with two games in hand, and one of them, against Everton, will be played tonight (22.00) at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.BETTING GUIDE: Everton vs Manchester City, match preview, team news and predictionFirst and foremost, City have nothing to be afraid of, as they are on a six-game winning run, despite the immensely tough schedule they have had. Namely, of the aforementioned half-dozen wins, four came against Arsenal (twice), Liverpool, and Chelsea, showing that Pep Guardiola’s men are ready for any challenge.Nevertheless, pressure is always a contributing factor, and as the season’s end approaches, it’s piling up. That will be the Toffee..

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All United fans and players are saying is “Give Carrick a chance”

Once bitten, twice shy.That’s the principle Manchester United’s board is currently following. And it’s understandable and justified.They believed in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but they made a mistake. They put their trust in Erik ten Hag’s experience and made a poor decision. They had faith in Ruben Amorim’s talent and previous results, and made a wrong choice.Carrick is fine, but United are looking at Iraola tooTherefore, it’s reasonable for them to have a dilemma about Michael Carrick’s status: whether to name him a long-term head coach or stick with him until the end of the season and then find another option, like Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, etc.However, as always, there’s another perspective that supports the claim that the current interim manager must stay on the bench at all costs.Mainoo’s winner against Liverpool for the Champions LeagueYesterday, United beat Liverpool at Old Trafford 3-2, booked a ticket for the next edition of the Champions Leag..

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Cocky Police Bullets coach to treat season run-in as warm-up for regional crown

Kenya Police Bullets head coach, David Bujego, has disclosed that the team is already preparing for the CAF Women’s Champions League CECAFA qualifiers despite not having won the league.The Law Enforcers are currently at the summit of the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) table with 46 points, two more than Ulinzi Starlets.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsPolice could extend their lead if they win their game in hand.Police are on the verge of winning their third consecutive league title in as many seasons in the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9720111##While that is a big achievement, the club is already plotting for bigger things.After two failed attempts to clinch the CAF Women’s CECAFA title, they have their eyes set on the regional championship.Kayole Starlets coach details strategy behind maiden win after sponsorship boostCoach Bujego says he will be using the remainder of the season to prepare her girls for the regional title.“We will continue fighting. We have one hand already..

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Ngatiari, Njeri shine at Migaa NCBA Golf Series leg

Anthony Ngatiari and Teresia Njeri were the standout performers at the 10th leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series held at Migaa Golf Club over the weekend, as the race to qualify for the Grand Finale intensified.The tournament attracted a strong field of golfers, competing for top honours and valuable qualification points for the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale set for November at Karen Country Club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719961##In the overall men’s category, Ngatiari produced a composed display to claim victory in a competitive field of more than 100 golfers, underlining his consistency throughout the round.In the ladies’ category, Njeri, playing off handicap 28, delivered a superb round of 75 nett to emerge overall winner. Agnes Wairimu (handicap 31) finished second after returning 81 nett.In Division Two Men, Timothy Murio (handicap 21) impressed with a winning score of 71 nett, while John Kimani (handicap 24) came second with 72 nett.Mozzart Bet Cup: Matano in cloud nine after getting revenge on..

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Mozzart Bet Cup: Crestfallen Ulinzi Stars train guns elsewhere after painful elimination

Ulinzi Stars’ Mozzart Bet Cup journey came to an end following a 2-1 defeat to Tusker FC in the third quarter-final played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, with head coach Mulinge Ndeto expressing disappointment while urging his side to refocus on their league survival battle.Tusker drew first blood through Eric Kapaito, who capitalized on a rebound after goalkeeper Sylvaine Ricks had parried an initial effort from Yakeen Muteheli. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsDespite the early setback, Ulinzi responded positively, with Staphod Odhiambo finding the equalizer before halftime.The match remained finely poised in the second half, but Tusker eventually found the decisive moment late on. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9720111##Tanzanian international Ibrahim Joshua struck the winner after a solo move initiated by Ian Simiyu, sealing progression for the brewers and ending Ulinzi’s cup campaign.Speaking after the match, Ndeto did not hide his disappointment but remained pragmatic in his assessment…

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Kayole Starlets coach details strategy behind maiden win after sponsorship boost

Kayole Starlets coach Joshua Sakwa has opened up on the game plan that earned them three points against Trinity Starlets.The two sides met in a FKF Women’s Premier League match on Saturday, 2 May at the Police Sacco Stadium, with Kayole producing a comeback to win 2-1.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGoals by Mercy Mung’aro and Magneta Ocharo cancelled out Hanifa Bajari’s early goal to ensure Kayole walked home with maximum points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9720111##Speaking after the match, Kayole Starlets tactician Sakwa disclosed the tactics that guided his side to victory.“We mastered the formation of the opponents, where they pack the midfield with five players. We trained on how to bypass that by focusing our attacks on the wide areas where we got all our goals from,” said Sakwa.Mozzart Bet Cup: Matano in cloud nine after getting revenge on outgoing championsThe win pushed Kayole up to seventh on the log with 19 points, with Sakwa revealing their targets for the remaining two match..

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Clash of one titan and another titan’s son: Neymar slaps Robinho Jr in Santos’ training session!

If there’s a player in the world who is under intense public scrutiny, it’s Neymar. All because of his desire to return to the Brazil national team and feature in his third World Cup.However, Carlo Ancelotti won’t call him up because of his reputation. The 34-year-old will have to deserve it, and his behaviour doesn’t inspire optimism. Especially after the latest scandal…Namely, according to Brazilian ge.globo, Neymar clashed with the son of another legendary forward, Robinho, during Santos’ training session, slapping the youngster after a brief argument!Thrice cursed: Brazilian striker misses one penalty kick three times!The two were left out of the squad for the derby duel against Palmeiras two days ago, and were a part of a practice for the unused players. The 18-year-old reportedly dribbled past the veteran, who felt disrespected and asked him to “take it easy”.As per ge.globo, the argument grew fiercer, first turning into pushing and shoving, before culminating in a slap and a t..

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FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup: Cheche names Junior Starlets squad for Uganda clash

Head coach Mildred Cheche has announced Junior Starlets’ provisional squad for the upcoming FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Uganda.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe selection largely retains the core group that impressed in the previous round, where Junior Starlets recorded a dominant 7-1 aggregate win over Namibia. The performance not only lifted confidence within the camp, but also reinforced the technical bench’s decision to maintain continuity and reward consistency.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719961##Attention now shifts to a more demanding regional test against Uganda in a two-legged tie. The first leg will be played on 22 May 2026, at FUFA Stadium, Kadiba, kicking off at 4 pm. The return fixture is set for 30 May 2026, at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, with kickoff scheduled for 3 pm.Preparations will intensify as the team enters residential camp on 6 May 2026, where final tactical adjustments and squad shaping will be completed ahead of the decisive encounters..

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