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Team Kenya coach targeting improved performance in Gaborone relays

Team Kenya head coach to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana set for this weekend, Stephen Mwaniki, believes the country will perform well.Kenya has struggled in past editions, but Mwaniki is confident this could change. During the inaugural event in Nassau, Bahamas, in 2024, Kenya claimed her first and last gold medals, all of which were won in middle-distance relay events.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsHowever, the championships now focus on sprints after World Athletics removed middle-distance races. But after weeks of training during which some athletes achieved good times, especially at the World Athletics Continental Tour, expectations are high that they will win medals.”I don’t want to promise how many medals or what colour they will be, but the mood in the camp is the best it has ever been,” said Mwaniki ahead of the team’s departure to Botswana.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719895##The competition serves as a qualifier to the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in ..

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Another round, another mini final — Arsenal host Fulham with no room for error

Another massive test awaits Arsenal, as the Premier League leaders host Fulham this evening knowing a win could open up a six-point gap over Manchester City.Momentum—and pressure—are shifting constantly in this title race. Arsenal recently edged ahead after City briefly climbed to the top for the first time since August, and now Mikel Arteta’s side has the chance to tighten their grip. It’s unlikely to be comfortable, though, with nerves expected as the Gunners chase a first league crown in over two decades. Still, victory here would pile serious pressure on Pep Guardiola’s team ahead of their trip to Everton.🔴 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛𝘿𝘼𝙔 ⚪️🆚 Fulham🕠 5.30pm (UK)🏆 Premier League🏟️ Emirates Stadium🤝 @Airwallex pic.twitter.com/DTLGmZ1vgQ— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 2, 2026 All of this comes in the middle of Arsenal’s UEFA Champions League semifinal clash with Atletico Madrid, after securing a valuable 1–1 draw in the Spanish capital. Two wins in quick succession would leave them in a commanding position both do..

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Barca stick with the man who delivers — Hansi Flick stays at least another year!

Hansi Flick is set to extend his stay at Barcelona, with an agreement in place for a fresh contract that should keep him at the club until 2028, plus the option of an extra year.His current deal was due to expire next June, but the club’s leadership—headed by Joan Laporta—were eager to secure his long-term future. While Laporta reportedly favored a longer extension, Flick chose a more measured commitment.🚨 Hansi Flick will sign new deal at Barcelona, plan confirmed since the president Laporta got re-elected.New deal will be valid for the next two years. 💙❤️Flick’s agent Pini Zahavi will arrive soon to sort details and potential +1 option until 2029, as @RogerTorello… pic.twitter.com/hzgi6Sbr6g— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 1, 2026 Since arriving in the summer of 2024, the German coach has transformed Barcelona’s fortunes. In his very first season, he delivered a remarkable domestic treble, lifting the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de Espana.On the European..

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WPL: Kayole Starlets produce comeback to bag victory over Trinity Starlets

Kayole Starlets bounced back to winning ways after securing a hard fought 2-1 comeback win over Trinity Starlets in a FKF Women Premier League (WPL) match played on Saturday 2 May at the Police Sacco Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsGoals either side of half time by Mercy Mang’uro and Magneta Ocharo were all that the Nairobi-based outfit needed to bag maximum points.USHINDI TUNAYO HATUNA! 🤩#KSFC #UshindiNaStarlets pic.twitter.com/KeEk6iw1ja— Kayole Starlets Fc (@KayoleStarlets) May 2, 2026 Kayole went into the match sitting eighth on the league with 16 points, and on the back of a 1-0 loss to Vihiga Queens in their previous match.Trinity, on the other hand, have had a good season, and were third on the log with 33 points, and on the back of a 2-1 win over Madira Soccer Assassins in their previous match.In what was the opening match of match week 20, and the first of a double header at the venue, there was low attendance in the stands by the time the referee blew the f..

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Sabastian Sawe’s coach discloses training regime that bore marathon world record

Sabastian Sawe’s coach Claudio Berardelli says the Kenyan’s improved strength and conditioning was the reason behind his record-breaking run at the London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBerardelli, speaking on Wednesday after Sawe touched down in Nairobi to heroic celebrations, said the 2024 Valencia Marathon champion and his camp took big lessons from his previous go at a marathon world record in Berlin last year, where warm and humid conditions scuppered his plans to breaking the late Kelvin Kiptum’s record of 2:00.35.Sabastian Sawe rewarded Ksh8 million, car by President Ruto in heroic welcome at State House“In terms of training, we went a step higher from the previous season,” Berardelli, who is Italian, told Nation Sport. “We took into consideration crucial lessons from Berlin Marathon, and made adjustments to his training programme.”Among the key areas of improvement for Sawe, was his durability, which meant he had to undergo intense physi..

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WPL: Police Bullets aim guns at Vihiga Queens as Ulinzi face Gideon Starlets in packed Saturday action

The FKF Women Premier League (WPL) continues with five Round 20 matches taking center stage across different venues in the country.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenya Police Bullets take on Vihiga Queens, Ulinzi Starlets face Gideon Starlets, Trinity Starlets battle Kayole Starlets, Kibera Soccer Women entertain Bungoma Queens, as Madira Soccer Women lock horns with Zetech Sparks.Ahead of today’s matches, Kenya Police Bullets are at the summit of the league table with 43 points, two more than their closest challengers Ulinzi Starlets, as Trinity Starlets close the top three with 33 points to their name.3 rounds to go ⏳Here’s how the #FKFWPL table looks 👀All positions still in play as the season heads into the final stretch.Kisped Queens and Kisumu All Starlets have been relegated after they failed to honor missing three of their 2025 Season’s Fixtures pic.twitter.com/9yFmA6ciUX— FKF Women’s Premier League (@FKF_WPL) April 28, 2026 As per the league and table ratification d..

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F1: Champion rides again — Lando Norris on pole position for the Sprint race

Reigning champion Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Sprint race in Miami—the second Sprint of the season—held as part of the fourth round of this year’s Formula 1 championship.The McLaren driver secured first place with a lap time of 1:27.869, finishing more than two tenths of a second ahead of second-placed Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, who is currently leading the overall standings.LANDO NORRIS IS ON #F1SPRINT POLE IN MIAMI! 👏🥇IT’S ON! 👀#F1 #MiamiGP pic.twitter.com/vOPMK38DM3— Formula 1 (@F1) May 1, 2026 It was already evident on Friday in Florida that the one-month break after three challenging opening races suited McLaren, and the numerous upgrades they brought for this weekend have, so far, proven successful.Norris confirmed that by taking Sprint pole, while Oscar Piastri came close to securing a front-row lockout for the team, only to be split from his teammate in the final moments of qualifying by the young Antonelli. The Australian will start third, ahead of Charl..

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NSL: MOFA out to consolidate promotion quest as MCF and Mwatate eye redemption

National Super League (NSL) round 31 action resumes this Saturday, 2 May with four high-stakes fixtures lined up to headline the long Labour Day weekend action, as the race for promotion intensifies, and the battle for survival takes centre stage.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAt the heart of the weekend’s fixtures lies a gripping contest for top-flight promotion, with Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), Fortune Sacco, and Kibera Black Stars all firmly in contention.Simultaneously, pressure mounts at the bottom of the table, where Mully Children Family (MCF) and Mwatate United continue their desperate fight to avoid relegation.Sherehe #FKFNSL pic.twitter.com/mkYLeKHs6C— FKF NSL (@FKF_NSL) May 2, 2026 The 1:00 PM early kickoff will see MOFA host FC Talanta at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, in what promises to be a pulsating encounter. The Homa Bay-based side heads into the clash buoyed by a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mwatate United last weekend, a result that signifi..

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End of journey? Sofapaka stare at relegation in Mathare United clash

2009 FKF Premier League champions Sofapaka FC are one defeat away from being relegated to the National Super League (NSL) ahead of their match against Mathare United set for today, Saturday 2 May at the Kasarani Annex from 1500 hrs in the only league match of the day.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsSofapaka have been one of the famous teams in the country, and historically won the league title in their maiden season when they assembled a star-studded side to shock and disappoint established teams.The team made a name for themselves as money-bags during their early years in the league, offering competitive salaries, as well as lucrative bonuses including sign-on fees.MOZZART BET CUP: Shabana battles Police as underdogs Mfalme aim at BandariHowever, Batoto Ba Mungu have been struggling in recent seasons, with numerous cases of unpaid salaries and allowances that have eventually seen the team narrowly escape relegation.After escaping relegation multiple times, Sofapaka is now o..

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Kenya eyes statement as World Relays battle heats up in Gaborone

Team Kenya heads into the Debswana World Athletics Relays in Gaborone with quiet confidence, targeting a strong showing in the mixed 4x400m, even as global heavyweights line up for what promises to be a fiercely competitive contest from Saturday, 2 to Sunday, 3 May.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe United States arrive as the benchmark, boasting world titles, records, and defending champion status but Kenya’s recent rise in relay running suggests the gap may not be as wide as it once seemed.Kenya underlined that progress last year in Guangzhou, securing bronze in the mixed 4x400m, and qualifying their men’s 4x100m team for the 2025 World Championships. That performance marked a turning point for a nation traditionally dominant in distance running, but now steadily building credibility in sprint relays.GABORONE, WE READY 🔥It’s almost time for the #WorldRelays to kick off ‼Here’s everything you need to know including how teams qualify to future championships and where to wat..

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