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Zimbabwe face Namibia as international rugby returns to Harare after two decades

The Zimbabwe Sables will seek to strengthen their preparations for the 2027 Rugby World Cup when they host fierce regional rivals Namibia in an International Test at the refurbished National Sports Stadium in Harare on Saturday, 24 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKick-off is scheduled for 15:00 local time (16:00 EAT), with the fixture marking the return of international rugby to the iconic stadium after two decades.Although classified as a friendly, the encounter carries significant weight for the Sables, who are eager to demonstrate their progress following their historic qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, their first appearance at the global showpiece since 1991.Specmagic reveals what makes Kenyan rugby uniqueHead coach Pieter Benade has named a squad blending experienced campaigners and emerging talent, with scrum-half Hilton Mudariki captaining the side and flanker Aiden Burnett serving as vice-captain.The starting XV features Deanne Makoni and Munashe ..

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Gor Mahia captain on competition from Frank, Kibwage after overcoming two-month injury

Gor Mahia captain Sylvester Owino has welcomed competition for places in the club’s central defence following his return to action after a two-month injury layoff.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced centre-back sustained a calf injury in July, shortly before the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, ruling him out of Gor’s regional campaign and the opening weeks of the new season.During his absence, K’Ogalo were forced into a last-minute buy, bringing in Potiphar Odhiambo from Kakamega Homeboyz to reinforce their defence.Boost for AFC Leopards as Gambian striker returns ahead of Shabana clashThe new signing has since established himself in head coach Charles Akonnor’s starting lineup, featuring in the opening two league matches as the record league champions registered 4-2 and 1-0 victories over Murang’a Seal and APS Bomet, respectively.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Owino welcomed the competition, insisting it would benefit both the players and the team while emphasising the imp..

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PREVIEW: Gor Mahia out to fasten grip on summit against Bandari

A tantalising clash between reigning league champions Gor Mahia and Bandari FC headlines FKF Premier League match week three on Saturday, 24 October, with three encounters lined up across different venues.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsRecord league champions Gor Mahia take on Bandari FC, Migori Youth face Mathare United, as Ulinzi Stars battle Mara Sugar FC.Saturday’s matches follow the clash between Posta Rangers and KCB FC, which kicked off match week three on Friday, 23 October, with the Mailmen scoring a 92nd-minute goal to grab their first win of the season.Price and where to buy tickets for Kenya U23 vs Ivory Coast AFCON qualifierAhead of Saturday’s matches, Gor Mahia, who have posted a perfect start to the season, winning their opening two matches against Murang’a Seal and APS Bomet, sit at the top of the FKFPL table with six points.K’Ogalo are joined in the top three by Mara Sugar FC and Kenyan giants AFC Leopards with four points apiece.At the bottom of the log l..

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KCB unleash big guns ahead of tough Impala Floodlit semifinal

KCB Rugby have made key changes to their starting lineup as they prepare to face Mwamba RFC in a high-stakes 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament semifinal at Impala Grounds on Saturday, 24 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 10-time champions booked their place in the last four after edging Menengai Oilers 31-24 in a thrilling quarterfinal and will be keen to maintain their momentum when they take on a resurgent Mwamba side from 6:00 pm.Head coach Andrew Amonde and his technical bench have reshuffled the starting XV, bringing in fresh personnel as the Bankers target a place in the final scheduled for Saturday, 31 October.Former Kenya Sevens captain Kayange backs Rising Lionesses to shine at Dakar Youth OlympicsProp Collins Ngoko has been promoted from the bench to start at loosehead prop, replacing Nick Okullo. He joins hooker Fortune Arturo and tighthead Wilhite Mususi in the front row.KCB have also made significant changes to their back three, with Festus Shiasi repla..

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Price and where to buy tickets for Kenya U23 vs Ivory Coast AFCON qualifier

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have announced ticket prices and the official sales platform for Kenya U23’s 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Ivory Coast.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn an update, the federation confirmed that tickets for the first-leg encounter will retail at Ksh200 for regular seating and Ksh1,000 for VIP, with supporters able to purchase them online through FKF’s official ticketing portal.Boost for AFC Leopards as Gambian striker returns ahead of Shabana clashThe Emerging Stars are scheduled to host the Ivorians at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday, 11 November as they seek to secure an advantage ahead of the return leg scheduled for Monday, 16 November.The two sides will battle for a place in the next round of the qualification campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055699##Kenya advanced to the second round after overcoming regional rivals Tanzania 5-4 on aggregate in a closely contested two-legged tie.The Emerging Stars established a st..

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Conte to Man United? Yes, but the Italian wants to call the shots

Italian coach Antonio Conte has reportedly laid down two major conditions for taking charge of Manchester United. His demands could prove to be the biggest obstacle standing in the way of a potential move to Old Trafford.Conte has been linked with the English giants following their heavy 4-1 defeat to Como. The result has intensified the pressure on current manager Michael Carrick.According to reports from Italy, Conte outlined his demands for a return to English football during informal discussions with club representatives.🚨🚨| NEW: Antonio Conte has set his demands to Manchester United after talks on Wednesday night: • Full control over transfer market decisions Authority to choose the players he wants to sign • A major influence on the overall squad-building process • The ability to identify players suited to his tactical system • The freedom to bring in trusted backroom staff and collaborators [@repubblica]— centredevils. (@centredevils) October 22, 2026 The experienced Italian’s f..

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Team Kenya lift overall title as World Boxing Africa Championship concludes

Kenya’s Hit Squad, the national boxing team, delivered a great performance to finish as the best overall team at the just concluded African Boxing Championships held at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi.The competition brought together 15 nations with over 90 world-class bouts on display, a true showcase of African boxing excellence.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenya collected 15 medals, five gold, three silver and seven bronze, beating Algeria who collected the same number of gold and silver, but only managed three bronze medals to place second. Uganda placed third with four gold, one silver, and six bronze.The tone was set in the very first bout for Kenya, with Grace Atieno giving the home crowd the perfect start, beating Tanzania’s Mapunda Veronica in the Women’s 48kg final to deliver Kenya’s first gold of the day.Rosemarion Otieno picked up the momentum and produced one of the performances of the tournament in the Women’s Lightweight (57-60kg) final, knocking down a de..

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KPA’s automatic WBLA qualification hopes fall with loss to Rwanda side

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will, for the third year in a row, miss out on the Women’s Basketball League Africa Zone 5 qualifiers final, after losing 80-64 to two-time WBLA bronze medalists APR in a highly-anticipated semifinal played at the Filbert Bayi Olympafrica Centre, in Kibaha, Tanzania.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Samuel Ocholla-led Dockers had hoped to make it back to the final for the first time since 2023 when they dominated the zonal qualifiers to move to the continental competition as champions, going on to win silver. In 2024, they fell in the semis to Al Ahly, the script repeating in 2025 in Nairobi where KPA fell to Rwanda Energy Group (REG).In Friday’s semifinal, KPA fought for three quarters, trailing by nine points heading to the final quarter, only to crumble 11-4 in the final period for the loss.Olivette Tumukunde got action going for APR from the first whistle with a layup, condemning KPA to a chase from the get go. Tonie Morgan tied the game at ..

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Kompany collapses at the training ground

Worrying news is coming out of Germany, where Sky Sport has published a breaking news report stating that Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich’s head coach, collapsed after today’s training session and was rushed to hospital. The report also states that there is considerable concern within the club about the condition of the Bavarian giants’ manager, although his condition is currently medically stable. The same source reports that Kompany recently battled a viral infection and complained of leg pain before the Champions League clash with Arsenal. These problems had already forced him to miss several Bayern training sessions.Vincent Kompany in medizinischer Obhut. Vincent Kompany musste sich am Freitag nach einem Zusammenbruch während des Trainings der FC Bayern Amateure in ärztliche Behandlung begeben. Der Trainer des Profiteams hatte der zweiten Mannschaft bei ihrer Einheit zugeschaut. Kompany wird im Krankenhaus eingehend untersucht und in medizinischer Obhut bleiben. Bis auf Weiteres reg..

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Boost for AFC Leopards as Gambian striker returns ahead of Shabana clash

AFC Leopards have received a timely boost ahead of their FKF Premier League clash against Shabana following the return of Gambian striker, Musa Ceesay to training.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsCeesay, who joined the club during the transfer window, missed the opening two rounds of the season after sustaining a calf sprain during a training session.The injury sidelined for three weeks.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055714##The club confirmed his return in a statement, indicating that the forward had resumed training as he continues his rehabilitation ahead of upcoming fixtures.“Striker Musa Ceesay has returned to training following a short injury layoff. He is back with the squad as he continues his rehabilitation and preparations for the upcoming fixtures,” the club announced.BETTING GUIDE: Gor Mahia vs Bandari, match preview, team news and predictionHis return comes as Leopards look to build on Tuesday’s 2-1 victory over Kenya Police FC, which marked their first win of the campaign aft..

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