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Football teams across different league structures in Mombasa have received a major boost after the county government unveiled a KSh 14 million sponsorship package set to benefit 155 local football teams.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe funding, targeting clubs under the Mombasa County Football Association and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) structures, is expected to ease the financial burden on teams by covering affiliation fees and referees’ costs throughout the season.Speaking during the launch held at Swahili Pot Hub, FKF Mombasa branch chairman Alamin Ahmed Abdalla welcomed the initiative, saying it could significantly transform grassroots football in the coastal city.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712485##“Let’s walk the talk. We want the promise of our big stadium to end by December as promised by the national government, who are now in charge of its construction. It will be a game changer to all of us,” said Abdalla.His remarks reflected the growing anticipation around the de..

‘Run in Heaven’s Capital’ This is the motto for the second edition of the Cali Marathon on Sunday, 3 May with organisers having assembled a strong elite field.The field is headlined by Kenya’s Ronald Korir and Nazret Weldu of Eritrea, who have personal bests (PBs) of 2:04:22 and 2:20:29, respectively.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMuch as defending champions Evans Mayaka and Emmah Ndiwa of Kenya have returned, they face a tough task in their quest to cross the line first once more.“We are really happy with the way the Cali Marathon developed within just a year. We do not plan to increase the overall number of runners much. But we want to have more marathon runners in the future. This year 3,000 athletes compete over the classic distance,“ said Race Director Luis Felipe Posso.Sprinter Samuel Chege looking to bring the Omanyala effect to 200mWith an altitude of around 1,000 m and humid conditions as well as relatively warm temperatures expected, Cali is unlikely to see fast t..

Mohamed Salah is reportedly leaning towards turning down a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League, with an unexpected continuation of his career in Europe now on the cards. The Egyptian star is preparing to leave Liverpool as a free agent this summer, and while many expected him to head to the Middle East, Turkey has emerged as a serious alternative.In a development few predicted, Fenerbahce are said to be leading the race for his signature. Despite years of speculation linking him with a move to Saudi Arabia, reports suggest Salah is not ready to step away from top-level European football. According to Turkish outlet A Spor, club representatives have already held two rounds of talks with his camp.🇹🇷🇪🇬 Mohamed Salah, who is about to leave Liverpool 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, will reject the offers from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦.He wants to continue his career in Europe.Fenerbahçe has already invited his manager to Istanbul and held talks about the salary. pic.twitter.com/a66hJaDPfr— Turk Scout (@ScouTurk) Apri..

Kenya Sevens Strength and Conditioning coach Andrew Amonde has expressed confidence that the team can clinch a title in the HSBC SVNS Series, following an encouraging showing at the Hong Kong Sevens.Shujaa finished seventh in Hong Kong, a result Amonde believes marked clear progress for a side still finding its footing at the top level. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTheir campaign ended on a high with a 21-7 victory over France in the seventh-place playoff on Sunday, 19 April at Kai Tak Sports Park.Drawn in a tough Group C, Kenya faced heavyweights Australia and New Zealand, losing both matches before bouncing back with a crucial win over the United States to book a place in the Cup quarterfinals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719966##It was in the last eight, however, that Shujaa truly made a statement. They pushed eventual champions South Africa to the limit, narrowly losing 26-22 in a match decided in the closing moments.South Africa would go on to underline their dominance, beating N..

From a results standpoint, Michael Carrick has earned the trust of Manchester United for the long term, but past experiences are making the club’s leadership cautious and pushing them to consider other candidates as well. One of them is Andoni Iraola. United are on the right track to return to the UEFA Champions League after two seasons away. They currently sit third in the table, and if they match or better the result of sixth-placed Brighton & Hove Albion in the next round, they will mathematically secure qualification. Once that happens, there is growing belief in England that Carrick will be rewarded with a long-term contract.Carrick reveals his tea party with RatcliffeThere’s no doubt he’s earned it. When he took over, the team was sixth—three and a half months later, they’re third. In that span, Carrick has collected more points (29) than any other manager in the league, establishing himself as a serious long-term option for the United bench. He has done everything within his con..

Pisa host Lecce at the Cetilar Arena on Friday night in a Serie A Match whose stakes could not be higher.Aware that defeat would officially seal their relegation, Pisa must overcome fellow strugglers Lecce to keep their slim Serie A survival hopes alive a little longer.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Nerazzurri face the real possibility of mathematically going down while their visitors still have a more tangible chance of avoiding the drop.Pisa come into this fixture rooted to the bottom of the table with just 18 points from 34 matches, and their recent form paints a bleak picture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712467##They have lost their last five league games, scoring just one goal and conceding nine in that span. Across their last five outings, their attacking struggles have been glaring, averaging less than a goal per game while shipping goals at an alarming rate.Home form has offered little comfort either, with only two wins in 17 matches at the Cetilar Arena this season.History f..

The Friedkin family have sided with Gian Piero Gasperini in an internal clash with Ricky Massara and Claudio Ranieri. The motivation behind the American owners’ decision lies in the fact that, during his nine years at Atalanta BC, Gasperini enabled the Percassi family to generate around 750 million euros in transfer profits. The Friedkins want Gasperini to replicate something similar in the Rome—delivering both sporting success and a return to the Champions League, while also generating profits through player development and sales.There can be only one, that one is Gasperini – Roma have sacked RanieriDan and Ryan Friedkin are set to arrive in Rome for a meeting with Gasperini, where the main topic will be the upcoming June transfer window. The coach is asking for five players, with two already identified: highly talented Alajbegović, owned by Bayer Leverkusen, and experienced Remo Freuler from Bologna FC 1909—one of Gasperini’s trusted players from his Atalanta days. Leverkusen have al..

Kenya Lionesses stars Sheila Chajira and Grace Adhiambo are set to make history as they prepare to feature in the inaugural women’s competition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL).Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsChajira will turn out for the Chennai Bulls, while Adhiambo has been drafted by the Mumbai Dreamers, as the league expands to include women’s teams for the first time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712342##The introduction of the women’s category in the 2026 season represents a major step forward for the competition, which debuted last year as the world’s first franchise-based rugby sevens league.The second edition is scheduled to run from June 16 to 28 at the Gachibowli Stadium, with organisers promising another high-energy spectacle featuring top international stars and emerging Indian talent.Chajira heads into the tournament with an already decorated career. The 32-year-old, a mainstay in Kenya’s women’s rugby setup for over a decade, recently earned recognition beyond the pitch af..

Ashley Young has confirmed he will retire at the end of the current season, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 23-year career that included spells with Manchester United, Aston Villa, Inter Milan and Everton.Now 40 and representing Ipswich Town, Young is aiming to cap off his playing days by helping the club secure a return to the Premier League in Saturday’s decisive Championship fixture.Ashley Young has announced he will retire at the end of the season. Will be 41 in July, could win his second promotion this weekend and is currently the 5th-oldest outfield player in Championship history. Goodbye, sweet prince 🥹 pic.twitter.com/8qRmPYSA07— Second Tier podcast (@secondtierpod) April 30, 2026 In a message shared on Ipswich’s official website, Young reflected on his journey: “I am incredibly proud and fortunate to have achieved everything I have during my career. It’s not too often you sit and think about this while you are still in the game, but I have lived my dream during the l..