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Kenya U17 urged to emulate Harambee Starlets’ victory over Malawi ahead of USA test

Former Harambee Starlets head coach David Ouma has urged the Junior Starlets to draw inspiration from Kenya’s memorable 2019 victory over Malawi as they prepare to face the United States in their second Group E match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsOuma, who currently coaches Mathare United, believes Kenya’s youngsters should not be intimidated by the Americans’ attacking prowess when the two sides meet on Thursday at 9 pm Kenyan time.The Junior Starlets suffered a disappointing start to their campaign on Monday, losing 3-0 to China at the Mohammed VI Football Academy.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047209##Their next opponents, meanwhile, announced themselves in emphatic fashion, thrashing Samoa 17-0 in their opening match.However, Ouma believes the Americans’ remarkable scoreline should not discourage the Kenyan youngsters, pointing to a similar situation he experienced while in charge of the senior women’s national team.“USA beating Sa..

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Specmagic reveals what makes Kenyan rugby unique

South Africa Sevens legend Rosko ‘Specmagic’ Specman has pointed out one feature he believes makes Kenyan rugby unique.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpecmagic identified physicality as one of the defining features. He, however, believes the country’s players can reach greater heights by balancing their strength with effective ball movement.“What makes Kenyan rugby unique is just the physicality. But you know, for rugby, you need to have a balance. Sometimes you can be physical, but sometimes you let the ball do the work. And I think that is where South Africa are now,” he said.Brian Wahinya opens up on painful doping ordeal and journey to healingThe former Blitzboks star also backed the Kenya Morans, expressing confidence that the side has the quality to compete in the HSBC SVNS 2 division or even the top tier of international sevens rugby.“The Morans, that whole team can play at the HSBC SVNS 2 or even the main division,” he added.The Morans have continued to provide dep..

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BETTING GUIDE: Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Matchday 8 in the English Premier League kicks off at Portman Road with Ipswich Town hosting Nottingham Forest on Friday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPromoted Ipswich have been an entertaining side in England’s top flight, boasting a record of three wins and four defeats to collect nine points and sit 10th in the standings, knowing a victory will move them up to sixth temporarily.Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, enter this clash under Oliver Glasner in 19th spot with just five points from seven matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##Despite entering on a three-match losing streak following a 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, the Reds will fancy their chances of turning things around given their recent head-to-head dominance over Ipswich, having done the double over them in the 2024-25 campaign.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Friday 23 OctoberVenue: Portman Road, IpswichCompetition: Premier League (Matchday 8)Current standings: Ipswich Town – 10th (9 pts), Nottingham Fore..

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Nakuru Golf Club welcomes maiden Sunshine Development Tour

Nakuru Golf Club will host the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) for the first time when the Rift Valley Championship tees off from Sunday, 25 to Tuesday, 27 October, bringing together professional golfers and elite amateurs from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda and Uganda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSponsored by NCBA Bank, the three-day championship forms part of the tour’s East Africa Swing and will be preceded by an NCBA Golf Series qualifier played in a Pro-Am format on Saturday, 24 October.The Pro-Am will give Nakuru golfers an opportunity to compete alongside established professionals while also battling for places at the NCBA Golf Series season-ending finale, scheduled for next month at Karen Country Club. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##The main championship will then provide professionals and elite amateurs with a platform to compete for the inaugural Rift Valley Championship title.Kenya will field a strong contingent led by brothers Njoroge and Mutahi Kibugu, Greg Snow of Muthaig..

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Carrick’s days are numbered, Nagelsmann near Old Trafford?

All alarms are ringing at Manchester United after the Como debacle.The Red Devils have gone seven games without a win, and Michael Carrick is facing the sack after a disastrous Champions League outing on the shores of Lake Como.The English outlet The Telegraph reports that the club’s hierarchy will soon decide the manager’s fate and is already considering Julian Nagelsmann as a potential replacement.🚨 MAJOR BREAKING: Julian Nagelsmann is expected to be a leading candidate for the Man United job if the club decide to sack Michael Carrick. Nagelsmann would like the role if a change happens. [ @TeleFootball ]— RazedFootball (@RazedFootball) October 22, 2026 United chiefs have reportedly already made contact with the German, with negotiations underway and Carrick’s future hanging in the balance until everything is finalized. Nagelsmann is said to be keen on taking the Old Trafford job, meaning next weekend’s clash with Bournemouth could mark the definitive end of Carrick’s reign at the hel..

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Muyoti disputes Kenya Police claim of mutual exit

Outgoing Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti has disputed the club’s claim that his departure, alongside assistant coach John Baraza, was mutually agreed upon to allow the duo to pursue their CAF A coaching licences.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two were shown the door on Wednesday, 21 October, morning, just two matches into the new FKF Premier League season, with the club stating that it had agreed to release them to advance their coaching qualifications.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##However, Muyoti has offered a different account of the events leading to their departure, saying they were informed after their morning training session that a decision had been made for them to leave the team.“This morning (yesterday), I attended training, and afterwards we were told that a decision had been made for us to leave the team. They gave us time to pursue our CAF A licences,” he told Sporty FM.Muyoti added that the club had made it clear they would no longer be part of the te..

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Fotball connects: Courtois bought his childhood jersey, then gave seller day to remember

“At first I didn’t believe it was him.” When KRC Genk supporter Stef Jacobs, received a bid on 2dehands.be from a user named ‘Thibaut Courtois’, he assumed someone was trying to fool him. However, after checking with his football club, the Limburg native discovered that the offer had genuinely come from the Real Madrid goalkeeper himself. What followed was an unusual exchange that even took Jacobs to Spain. “I immediately got a great new shirt in return.”Jacobs was just 13 years old when he acquired Courtois’s jersey in 2010 through a Pro League auction featuring match-worn and other football shirts. The item remained a prized possession for years, hanging in his bedroom throughout that time.##EDITORS_CHOICE##“It hung in my room all that time,” he says. “I have been a KRC Genk fan for years. I was already standing among the supporters when I was seven.”Eventually, however, Jacobs began wondering whether the shirt’s value had increased over the years. Courtois had since established hims..

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BETTING GUIDE: Jablonec vs Brighton match preview, team news and prediction

Table-topping UEFA Conference League favourites Brighton & Hove Albion travel to Czechia to face FK Baumit Jablonec at the Stadion Střelnice on Thursday night.The Seagulls are enjoying an extraordinary start to the season under head coach Fabian Hürzeler, sweeping aside domestic and European opponents alike with relentless attacking football. Brighton sit top of the Conference League phase after a dominant 4-0 victory over Kauno Žalgiris on matchday one, followed by a resounding 5-0 win over M23 rivals Crystal Palace at the weekend.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsFK Baumit Jablonec put up a spirited performance on matchday one but ultimately suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat away to German side Freiburg.While Luboš Kozel’s men struggle for domestic consistency in the Czech First League, they boast an impressive unbeaten home record in European competition this year and will look to frustrate the Premier League high-flyers on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_10046966##However, holding off ..

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Date set for KVF league serve off

The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s and Women’s national league 2026/27 season kick off dates has been announced by the federation.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAfter about a four-month hiatus occasioned by the late end to the season and national team duty, the new season is scheduled to serve off on 14-15 November.The kick off date was settled at, following a National League technical committee meeting attended by KVF executive members, team managers and club representatives.The 2025/26 season will see a total of 16 teams featuring in the men’s category with the Women’s category expected to have 10 teams.The rise and rise of 6ft 8in Nairobi City Thunder power forward Bramwel MuchinaHowever, three more women’s teams have expressed their interest in joining the league and while the request came a bit late, KVF is expected to hold a meeting soon to deliberate on their fate, especially for sponsorship purposes.KVF are expected to release the fixtures after a decision ..

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Migori Youth explain why Tusker loanee is yet to make debut

Migori Youth have explained the absence of midfielder Vincent Otieno, who is yet to make his competitive debut for the club following his loan move from Tusker during the transfer window.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe attacking midfielder has been sidelined for about a month after aggravating a knee injury sustained last season, with further medical assessments set to determine the extent of the damage and the treatment required.In a statement, the FKF Premier League newcomers confirmed that preliminary medical findings had raised concerns over the recurrence of the injury, leaving the midfielder facing an extended spell on the sidelines.EXCLUSIVE: Invincible league-winning Gor Mahia coach eyes Harambee Starlets job“Midfielder Vincent Otieno will be sidelined for some time after preliminary medical findings indicated a possible aggravation of a knee injury that he had sustained in the past.He will undergo further medical evaluation to establish the extent of the injury,..

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