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A look at Kenya Sevens’ history against their Hong Kong opponents

Kenya’s national sevens side, Shujaa, head into the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Hong Kong with a challenging Pool C assignment and a history that offers both caution and optimism.The tournament, set for Friday, 17 to Sunday, 19 April at the Kai Tak Sports Park, will see Kenya come up against Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShujaa have faced these sides frequently on the global circuit with varying outcomes.Shujaa’s recent record against Australia paints a difficult picture, with the Kenyans failing to register a win in their last five meetings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##Australia edged Kenya 21-7 in July 2024 during the Paris Olympics before securing tighter victories of 19-12 in December and 12-7 in February 2023. A more dominant 31-14 win in November 2024 further underlined the Australians’ upper hand, although an earlier 19-19 draw in December 2022 showed that Kenya can still match them on their day.Recent He..

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Kabras RFC chairman on plan to prolong club’s success in future years

Kabras RFC chairman Edwin Esilaba has outlined an ambitious long-term plan to sustain the club’s dominance, even as the side continues to thrive despite missing several key players.Kabras booked their place in yet another Enterprise Cup final after edging out Menengai Oilers 29-20 in a hard-fought semifinal clash played on Saturday, 11 April at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe victory was particularly impressive given the absence of several senior players, including; George Nyambua, Asuman Mugerwa, Walter Okoth, Barry Young, and Alfred Orege, who are currently in China for the Hong Kong 10s.Jeanson Misoga also missed the tie after being ruled out, while Brian Tanga, Kevin Wekesa, and Jackson Siketi were away in camp with the Kenya Sevens.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676652##Despite the depleted squad, Kabras showcased their depth, with young talents stepping up when it mattered most.Among those handed an opportunity was Adrian Khwesa, a former Butula youngs..

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STARS ABROAD:Abuya features as Yanga run riot in six-star display over Mbeya City

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya was in action, as Young Africans SC dismantled Mbeya City FC 6-0 in a Tanzania Premier League clash staged on Thursday, 16 April at the KMC Complex.Having started from the bench in the previous outing, Abuya was handed a place in the starting XI and made his presence felt with a commanding midfield display. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlthough the attacking midfielder did not register a goal or assist, he played 82 minutes and proved instrumental in orchestrating play as Yanga cruised to a statement victory.The emphatic win was inspired by braces from Prince Dube and Pacôme Zouzoua, alongside additional strikes from Maxi Nzengeli and Mohamed Hussein.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676674##Yanga wasted no time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock just six minutes into the contest through Dube.The hosts doubled their advantage three minutes later when Zouzoua found the back of the net in the ninth minute, setting the tone for a dominant fir..

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Harambee Stars defender inching closer to league title in South Sudan

Harambee Stars defender Haniff Wesonga played the entire match as South Sudan Premier League defending champions, Jamus FC, beat Malakia 2-0 in a league match played on Thursday evening, 16 April, at Juba National Stadium.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsCentral African Republic striker Christian Yawanendji Theodore netted the brace that saw the new team close the gap between them and leaders El Merriekh Bentiu to two points after 22 rounds of the premiership.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684798##The win also came as a consolation to the Wubetu Abate-coached side after being eliminated in the semi-finals of the South Sudan Cup, suffering a 1-0 defeat to arch-rivals El Merriekh SC Bentiu in a quarter-final match played on Monday at the Juba National Stadium.Wesonga, who has now collected 10 clean sheets across all competitions with Jamus, played the entire game and once again stamped his authority at the heart of defense, organizing the backline with composure and reading danger early to sn..

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Villa smash Bologna for a trip to the Europa League’s semi-final

Another familiar trophy is in sights. Unai Emery is the already proven master of the Europa League as the Spanish manager won the competition four times (three with Sevilla in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and another with Villarreal in 2021). He also reached the final with Arsenal in 2019 and as of tonight, he is only 180 minutes away from another final, this time with Aston Villa. It was one of the easiest quarter-finals in his career, as his team ran over Bologna, winning tonight 4-0 and 7-1 on aggregate. Everything was essentially over in Italy where the Villains won 3-1 and Bologna certainly isn’t a team which could muster a big comeback in England. What is worst, they tried but couldn’t even score a goal, yet alone two, without conceding any. GOAL! Aston Villa 1-0 Bologna. Ollie Watkins finishes from close range to give Villa the lead.#AVLBOL pic.twitter.com/whKcbW5GTu— DC (@Boy_Dc49) April 16, 2026 Everything was finished in the first half, as Villa scored three goals and the first one c..

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Six lessons learned from 2026 FIFA Series

The inaugural 2026 Women’s FIFA Series went down during the recently concluded women’s international break, where Kenya hosted the tournament from Saturday to Wednesday, 15 April, putting the world’s spotlight on the country and drawing plenty of lessons.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFIFA Series is a new initiative by the world governing football body to organise mini-tournaments during the international window, centrally assembling teams into a cluster of tournaments.The tournaments are aimed at bringing together teams that would not ordinarily face each other due to ranking and location, together to bridge the competitive gap while also saving nations the headache of organising friendlies.Under the lights, with your energy in the stands – thank you for showing up 🇰🇪⚽️A strong FIFA Series all round: solid organisation, real progress from the Starlets, and encouraging backing from FIFA leadership. pic.twitter.com/Xn6cJpX8oc— Football Kenya Federation (@Football_Kenya) Apr..

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Camavinga’s same mistake against Arsenal

Eduardo Camavinga will be under heavy pressure the next time he puts on the shirt of Real Madrid. In just five days, Madrid will host Deportivo Alaves, and it’s hard to predict how the crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will react when they see the Frenchman again. He’s not the only one to blame for another UEFA Champions League elimination, but his late-game action in Munich has only one real explanation—lack of judgment. You could soften the wording, but the reality is that Camavinga made a poor decision, getting sent off after a second yellow card and making life much harder for his teammates. Shortly after, Bayern Munich scored twice and marched into the semifinals.Los Blancos blast ref after UCL exit: “Injustice! Joke! He ruined a beautiful tie!”If this had been an isolated incident, some fans might have shown understanding. The problem is—he did the exact same thing last year, at the same stage of the competition. Back then, it was away to Arsenal FC in the first leg of the q..

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Kenyan scout Din-Kariuki recognised in Football Black List alongside Arsenal star Eze

UK-based Kenyan data scout Naythan Din-Kariuki has earned global recognition after being named among the winners of the 2025 Football Black List, placing him alongside high-profile figures such as Eberechi Eze, Kolo Toure, and Omar Berrada.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe honour sees Din-Kariuki join a distinguished group cutting across playing, coaching, executive leadership, and media.Others recognised in this year’s list include Naomi Bedeau of Oxford United Women and founder of Beat the Block CIC; Gotham FC and England defender Jess Carter; Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi; Barbados international Shakira Waithe; Brentford Women head coach Carly Williams; and coach Justin Cochrane, among others.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676654##Din-Kariuki currently serves as Lead Data Scout at Aston Villa, where he plays a central role in identifying and evaluating talent for the English Premier League side.His work revolves around advanced performance analysis, interpreting player data, tracking t..

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Silva says goodbye to City

Bernardo Silva had already announced earlier that he would leave Manchester City at the end of the season, and today the Portuguese star posted an official farewell message on social media. It marks the end of one of the most successful eras in the history of the Premier League. At 32, the Portuguese maestro has decided to bring his nine-year journey at the Etihad to a close, leaving behind a legacy the club rightly calls immeasurable. Since arriving from AS Monaco in 2017, Bernardo became a symbol of consistency and success, making over 450 appearances and winning 15 trophies, including six league titles and the long-awaited UEFA Champions League in 2023.Sad news from Manchester: Pep’s assistant announces Bernardo’s departure“When I arrived 9 years ago, I was following a dream of a little boy, wanting to succeed in life, wanting to achieve great things. This city and this club gave me much more than that, much more than I ever hoped for. What we won and achieved together is a legacy t..

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino lauds Kenya for launching landmark initiative

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed Kenya following the launch of the landmark FIFA “Boots for All” initiative, describing it as a transformative step toward expanding access to the game at the grassroots level.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe initiative was officially unveiled on Tuesday, 14 April, at the near-complete 60,000-seater Talanta Stadium, a flagship venue earmarked for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.The high-profile event brought together key stakeholders from both local and international football circles.’We are the best’ -Tusker forward after scoring against Gor MahiaAmong those in attendance were Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo, FKF president Hussein Mohamed, alongside a joint FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation.The delegation was led by FIFA Director of Member Associations for Africa and Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer Gelson Fernández, and included FIFA Council Member Kanizat Ibrahim, CAF 3rd ..

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