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Gor Mahia cash in on ticket sales despite controversy and chaos marring Bandari clash

Gor Mahia may have left Kasarani Stadium frustrated by a controversial goalless draw against Bandari FC, but off the pitch, the club still walked away with a healthy return from ticketing revenue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe record champions confirmed a strong turnout for the clash, collecting Ksh958,600 from 3,031 tickets sold, with treasurer Gerphas Okuku revealing the figures after the match.It was one of the few positives from an afternoon that quickly descended into chaos, as Gor Mahia’s march toward the 2025/2026 FKF Premier League title was overshadowed by refereeing controversy and a shocking security breach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690575##While the draw kept K’Ogalo three points clear at the top of the table, the bigger talking points came from the officiating decisions and events behind the scenes at Kasarani Stadium.The main flashpoint came when Shariff Musa was brought down inside the box.The referee, who was well-positioned barely two metres away, initially point..

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Kenyan youngster on course to challenge Faith Kipyegon’s 1,500m world record

The conversation around Faith Kipyegon’s seemingly untouchable 1,500m world record has taken a fresh turn following a remarkable run by emerging Kenyan talent Rosemary Longisa in the NCAA circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOn Sunday, 19 April, the sophomore delivered a statement performance, clocking 4:02.55 in the 1,500m, the fastest outdoor time recorded in the NCAA since 2009.Why Mercy Chebet is confident of faster time at Kip Keino ClassicThe mark places her as the second-fastest in NCAA history, behind only Jenny Barringer, who set the collegiate record of 3:59.90 in June 2009.While Longisa’s time still sits nearly six seconds outside Kipyegon’s world record of 3:48.68, the performance has sparked conversations about the next wave of challengers in women’s middle-distance running.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684814##Her run not only elevated her standing globally but also saw her leap from 134th to 20th on the all-time list of Kenyan women over the distance.Representing Townhal..

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One and only – Ronaldinho!

He was not as long-lasting, nor does he have as many trophies and goals as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. He did not have the outlaw persona of Zlatan Ibrahimović, nor did he mock imperial powers like Diego Armando Maradona. But his most creative years – those at Barcelona under Frank Rijkaard, and later at Milan – still represent a benchmark for the purest, or if we may put it that way, the most masterful kind of football. Reading these lines, you have surely realised that this is about Ronaldinho.It could be said that there is no better figure for the creatives and directors at Netflix to build a documentary about the life, work, rise, and fall of the former Brazilian superstar.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684842##The streaming service has now begun airing the aforementioned three-part documentary on Ronaldinho, with strong expectations that the series could break records – potentially generating even more hype than the one featuring Michael Jordan.Netflix released the first episode on April 1..

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Mike Friday sympathises with Kenya Sevens over ‘grossly unfair’ HSBC SVNS decision

Kenya Sevens’ seventh-place finish at the Hong Kong Sevens has sparked debate over the tournament’s playoff structure, with former Shujaa coach Mike Friday leading criticism of what he termed an unfair system.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShujaa wrapped up their campaign on a positive note, defeating France 21-7 in the seventh-place playoff on Sunday, 19 April at Kai Tak Sports Park. A top-seven finish was commendable for the Kenyans, who were just fresh from the HSBC SVNS 2.Kenya was drawn into a challenging Group C, where they faced core top-tier sides Australia and New Zealand, losing both matches before bouncing back with a crucial win over the USA Eagles to qualify for the Cup quarterfinals.Shujaa land in tough pool ahead of Valladolid SVNS World ChampionshipIn the last eight, Shujaa pushed South Africa to the limit, narrowly falling 26-22 in a tightly contested match decided in the closing moments.However, it is what followed that has stirred controversy.Traditional..

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Why Mercy Chebet is confident of faster time at Kip Keino Classic

Mercy Chebet believes she is on the cusp of a breakthrough performance as she builds momentum ahead of a packed 2026 international schedule. The Kenyan quarter-miler is targeting a faster time at the upcoming Kip Keino Classic.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChebet heads into the meet buoyed by an impressive showing at the national trials for the Africa Senior Athletics Championships, where she showed her dominance in the women’s 400m. Atlanta Dream players and coach excited to welcome Madina Okot [VIDEO]She cruised through the semifinal in 52.99 before stepping up in the final to clock 51.94, finishing well ahead of her closest challengers. Shida Leni settled for second in 52.86 while Hellen Syombua completed the podium in 53.91.Her strong form earned her a spot on the Kenyan team alongside Syombua and Maureen Nanjala for the continental championships set for Tuesday, 12 to Sunday, 17 April at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690573##However, before ..

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Atlanta Dream players and coach excited to welcome Madina Okot [VIDEO]

Madina Okot has started life with the Women’s NBA side Atlanta Dream, joining a training camp comprised of 19 players ahead of the 2026 WNBA regular season, scheduled to begin on Friday, 8 May.The Kenyan centre who made a name for herself in the NCAA, despite playing only two seasons, seems to be settling well with the star-studded squad, with the latest videos showing her shooting from range and another dancing with her teammates, including Angel Reese.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn her senior year with the South Carolina Gamecocks, the 6-foot-6 centre averaged a double-double and career highs of 12.8 points and a conference-best 10.6 rebounds per game. Her 22 double-doubles ranked third nationally.Madina was denied another year at the NCAA and had to make the step up and enter the draft, and was the 13th overall pick in the first round, going to Atlanta Dream.🎥| Angel Reese at Atlanta Dream training camp with Madina Okot, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Te-Hina Paopao[..

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Mathare United Women craving for more despite sealing early promotion

Mathare United Women FC made light work of Gitothua Starlets last Saturday, to earn their way back into the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) with a massive six games in hand, a clear testament to their dominance in the women’s second tier.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMathare, who narrowly missed out on promotion last season due to goal difference, have been nothing but overwhelming to opponents in the WNSL Zone A, and winger Veronicah Nyambura, a key piece on coach Anne Aluoch’s textbook execution of this season, says the plan was simple: win every possible match. ‘’We understand how painful it is to miss out on promotion and it’s even more painful when it is on goal difference. We have been through that and when it happened, however hard it was to take, we had to take it in and get back to work. Luckily for us, we have a well-structured team in the way of management, and they talked us through that period and assured us that they’ll stand by us as we try again,’’ says t..

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Neymar at eye of storm as Santos crisis deepens after another home defeat

Brazilian side Santos are going through a difficult stretch in their season, and once again, Neymar has found himself at the centre of attention. After a 3-2 home defeat to Fluminense, the ex-Barcelona and PSG star left the pitch to a chorus of boos, while his reaction only further fueled an already heated atmosphere at the Vila Belmiro.As fans expressed their frustration over another disappointing result, cameras caught Neymar walking toward the dressing room with his hands over his ears. Much of the public and local media interpreted the gesture as a clear message to supporters that he did not want to hear their criticism, triggering a wave of negative reactions across social media.Sim. O Meza, cinegrafista do canal, me mostrou outro ângulo com melhor qualidade e fiquei na dúvida.Ainda acho que foi provocação, mas não consigo ter certeza. Por isso apaguei. https://t.co/roasZl8j0M pic.twitter.com/t52S7wQt9l— Lucas Musetti Perazolli (@lucas_musetti) April 19, 2026 However, the forward ..

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Brian Komen opens up on below standard season preparations

Kenyan middle-distance runner Brian Komen has explained why he remains cautious ahead of the Kip Keino Classic. Komen admitted that he is unsure whether he can lower his personal best as he opens his 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe 26-year-old’s 1500 m personal best stands at 3:28.80, set at the Wanda Diamond League Monaco on 12 July 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690574##Despite his impressive rise over the past two seasons, Komen has downplayed expectations of a fast time in Nairobi, citing less-than-ideal preparations.“I will open my season at the Kip Keino Classic. I’m not certain about improving my personal best since my preparations haven’t been ideal, but I’ll give it my all,” Komen said.Komen heads into the race after finishing second at the national trials in 3:36.4, behind Reynold Cheruiyot, who claimed victory. Kenyan-born Bahraini Winfred Yavi returns to Rome Diamond League after two yearsThe duo is set to represent Kenya at the upcoming Senior Athletics Ch..

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Paredes makes Superclasico history as Boca strike gold in the hostile Monumental cauldron

When the son of Boca Juniors stepped onto the penalty spot inside the hostile fortress known as the Monumental, in that ghostly second before his boot struck the ball, it felt as if an entire old world collapsed in silence. In that instant, the past life of Leandro Paredes and his achievements at Roma, Zenit, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain simply faded away.Viene River Plate y explota la hinchada en el Monumental de Núñez. Recibimiento historico. pic.twitter.com/X17FAsbaCS— Barra Brava (@barrabrava_net) April 19, 2026 ¡Casi 10 minutos de PURO PAPELITO en el Más Monumental! ¡Histórico recibimiento para River en el Superclásico vs. Boca! 🤯 ¿Una palabra para describir este momento? pic.twitter.com/ZWf0OJArFV— SportsCenter (@SC_ESPN) April 19, 2026 Paredes, like many Argentines before him, returned home to feel once again that primal pulse in the temples that only a Superclasico can bring. His stoppage-time penalty at the end of the first half, sealing Boca Juniors’ 1-0 victory over Riv..

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