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After finding a new lease of life at AFC Leopards, Kenya Police FC CEO Japheth Ochutsi has opened up on why midfield maestro Tyson Otieno struggled at the Law Enforcers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Mathare United playmaker joined Ingwe at the start of the season after parting ways with Police, who he had joined in July 2023 from Kariobangi Sharks.Sigh of relief as Kenya pays billions of shillings to CAF for 2027 AFCON hostingOtieno has been a sensation at the Den this season, receiving much praise and admiration from fans across the board, with Police FC on the receiving end of criticism for letting him go.In a Facebook post, one of Police FC’s supporters, Ochy Weider, lamented the neglect faced by Otieno during his time at the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9641161##“The previous Police FC’s technical bench never believed in Tyson. I used to ask myself why he was never given a chance most of the time. Luckily, God has his ways.He found a home at AFC Leopards, and he is s..

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly lobbying Casemiro to join him in Saudi Arabia instead of linking up with former rival Lionel Messi at Inter Miami once he departs Manchester United this summer.The 34-year-old midfielder revealed in January that this would be his final season at Old Trafford after the club opted not to extend his four-year deal by another year, aiming to relieve the wage bill tied to his £375,000-a-week salary.Cristiano Ronaldo tries to convince Casemiro to stop him from going with MessiBoth won everything with Real Madrid pic.twitter.com/FTxoS0v5D4— SAM | Football Insider (@samenaze) March 30, 2026 MLS side Inter Miami reportedly approached Casemiro about a potential move to the United States once his contract expires, offering the chance to play alongside Messi before the Argentine’s retirement. However, Spanish outlet Marca claims Ronaldo is making a strong push to persuade Casemiro to skip a reunion with Messi and instead become part of his project in Saudi Arabia.Si..

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby are, once again, staring at life outside the top tier after suffering relegation from the Kenya Cup following a heavy 50-7 defeat to Nondies RFC on Saturday, 28 March.The result not only confirmed the students’ drop but also handed the Red Lions a crucial boost, sealing their place in the playoffs as MMUST bid farewell to the league they had only just rejoined at the start of the 2025/26 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFor MMUST, the outcome continues a troubling cycle that has defined their recent seasons. After being relegated in the 2023/24 campaign, they fought their way back up at the end of 2024/25, only to suffer yet another drop just a season later. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9638616##It is a pattern head coach John Asila is now determined to break.“This is not where we want to be,” Asila admitted.“We’ve been here before, so we understand what it takes to stay up. Our goal now is consistency, not this cycle..

DR Congo have waited 52 years for a chance like this, and now they mustn’t let it go. To quote the “King of Rock and Roll”, Elvis Presley – “It’s now or never”.This iconic hit single was released in 1960, 14 years before DR Congo (then known as Zaire) made their first and only appearance in a FIFA World Cup. The Africans suffered all three defeats by a devastating 0-14 goal difference, while their 9-0 loss to Yugoslavia is the joint-second-largest defeat in WC history. Brazil (3-0) and Scotland (2-0) were more merciful.DR Congo await as Jamaica stumble into WC playoff finalStill, things have changed significantly since that tournament in West Germany – which no longer exists, as neither does Zaire or Yugoslavia – and the Leopards’ time has come again.Not only do they have a historic chance to return to the World Cup after over half a century, but they are also the favourites in the clash against Jamaica (00.00), the Congolese’s final obstacle on their path to North America.💥 FIFA Play-..

Why do Moroccans play for the Morocco national team?At first, this may look like a simple question with an even simpler answer. However, given the prevalence of dual nationality, players often have a number of options to choose from. Sometimes they pledge allegiance to the country of their parents, grandparents, or ancestors, and sometimes they pick the country where they were born or raised.Six more players decide to play for MoroccoThe former are usually African, lower-ranked teams, while the latter are European, mostly world-class squads.The reasons behind players’ decisions to choose this or that option are various, but in general, two are the most common: they opt for a “weaker” team led by their hearts and for a more powerful team led by reason.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638631##So, back to the primary question: Why do Moroccans play for Morocco?The former Netherlands international and the ex-Real Madrid midfielder, Rafael van der Vaart, has his own theory, commenting on the Ajax prospect Ra..

Kenya’s sevens national team, Shujaa, have drawn in Pool C for the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series; the Hong Kong SVNS, slated for Friday 17 to Sunday 19 April at the Kai Tak Sports Park.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShujaa will come up against heavyweights Australia, New Zealand, and the USA, three sides with extensive experience at the highest level of the sevens circuit. The matchups present a stern test for Shujaa as they look to prove their credentials among the elite.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638616##Pool A features: South Africa, Argentina, Spain, and Uruguay, while Pool B will see Fiji, France, Great Britain, and Germany battle it out for supremacy, promising a thrilling start to the championship series.The Hong Kong leg marks the first of three crucial tournaments in the World Championship Series, which will also include stops in Valladolid, Spain, and Bordeaux, France. At the end of the circuit, the top eight teams will secure promotion to the 2026/2..

Kenyan professional golfer Greg Snow has secured a coveted Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season after an outstanding showing at the Theo Manyama Qualifying School Final Stage, held from 25 to 29 March in South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsCompeting against a strong field of 178 players, Snow delivered a composed and consistent performance across the demanding 90-hole event, which featured a cut after 72 holes. He finished tied 21st at 15 under par 345, comfortably earning his place among the top 25 players and ties to secure Sunshine Tour membership in Category 9, boosting his chances of entry into oversubscribed events.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638616##Snow posted impressive rounds of 68, 68, 67, 72 and 70. On the final day, he carded a front nine 34 with birdies at the sixth and ninth holes. Despite back-to-back bogeys on the 12th and 13th, he rallied strongly with birdies at the 17th and 18th to cap off a solid finish.“This is an incredible feeling,” Snow said after ..

Kenyans can now breathe a sigh of relief after the Government of Kenya paid the required Ksh 3.9 billion hosting fees for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), paving the way for the country to co-host the tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.Kenya had been the only co-host yet to remit the required USD 30 million, raising concerns within the Ministry of Sports over the potential impact of the delay.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638457##“We have been given until the 30th of March to clear the payment of the hosting fees. We are aware that our ‘Pamoja’ countries of Uganda and Tanzania have paid, but Kenya is yet to pay its share of about 3.9 billion. And therefore, the gains that we have so far made in preparations for AFCON may be jeopardised if we are not able to raise 3.9 billion by 30th of March, and the communications we have had from CAF, they are very particular that we must show commitment. And one of the commitment is payment of the hosting contribution. If we are not able to raise t..

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has unveiled her provisional squad for the FIFA Women’s Series, set to take place in Nairobi from 11-15 April 2026. The tournament will also feature: Australia, India, and Malawi.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsA standout inclusion is former Kenya U17 forward Marion Serenge, who earns her first senior national team call-up. Serenge, a key member of the Junior Starlets squad at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, has impressed since joining Uganda’s St. Noah FC, scoring six goals in just five appearances.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638457##The squad also sees the return of experienced strikers Mercy Airo of Ulinzi Starlets and Terry Engesha, who have been part of the national fold in the past.The tournament kicks off on Saturday, 11 April at Nyayo National Stadium, with two matches scheduled: Australia vs. Malawi at 2:00 pm, followed by Harambee Starlets vs. India at 6:00 pm. The competition will conclude on Wednesday, April 15, with the thir..