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On Sunday, 15 March, President William Ruto announced that the government would step back from funding the Safari Rally.While for many this marked the end of an era, I view it as a possible beginning of a more sustainable and accountable future for one of Kenya’s most iconic sporting events.For years, the Safari Rally, part of the prestigious World Rally Championship, has been a source of national pride, global attention, and economic activity.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBut as with many state-funded ventures, questions around efficiency, accountability, and optimal use of resources have lingered in the background. The shift toward private sector control, therefore, seems more like a structural reset.At its core, the private sector operates on a fundamentally different model from government. It is driven by results, sustained by performance, and scrutinised by stakeholders who demand value for money. In such an environment, every shilling must be justified. Waste is bad..

The Talanta Sports City Stadium continues to make headlines with the project coming to life as it nears completion, as seen in the latest videos released by the Ministry of Sports.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe sporting facility has now seen major infrastructural completions, with others nearing the end in the latest updates.Why Harambee Stars coach is satisfied despite loss to lowly-ranked EstoniaTalanta Stadium is a flagship project by the Government of Kenya (GoK) to build an ultramodern stadium to improve Kenya’s sporting infrastructure and in readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country will co-host alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania.President William Ruto presided over the ground ceremony that marked the start of construction for the 60,000-seater stadium in March 2024.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629860##While the facility was projected to be completed by March, work is still ongoing, even as March comes to an end, but with major progress.Acco..

There was a time when 90 minutes felt like enough for Eden Hazard.Now, apparently, it takes 167 kilometres.The former Chelsea and Real Madrid playmaker marked the completion of a demanding ride in Mallorca in the most Hazard way possible – by grabbing a beer and emptying it in front of the camera, somewhere between exhaustion and satisfaction.🇪🇸🚴 Eden Hazard completed a 225km cycling event in Mallorca and celebrated with a beer. 🍺 pic.twitter.com/r6LIZm8aIG— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) March 28, 2026 This is what life after football looks like for Hazard. Not entirely detached from the game, he still appears at charity events, still steps onto familiar pitches from time to time, but no longer defined by it either.Cycling has quietly become part of that new rhythm, and Mallorca was just the latest example.Before that, there was Mont Ventoux – a climb that does not need introduction to anyone even loosely familiar with cycling. Hazard took it on alongside his brothers, trading bursts of ..

Kenya’s 7s national team, Shujaa, wrapped up day one of the HSBC SVNS 2 in São Paulo, Brazil, on a high after a commanding 40-0 victory over Canada on Saturday, 28 March.The emphatic win came as a strong response to their narrow 14-12 loss to Belgium earlier in the day.##NAJAVA_MECA_9634532##Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKevin Wambua’s charges wasted no time asserting dominance against the North Americans. Vincent Onyala set the tone with two quick tries, giving Shujaa an early cushion and control of the match.His KCB Rugby teammate, Festus Shiasi, soon added to the tally with a well-taken corner try, stretching Kenya’s lead as Canada struggled to keep up with the pace and physicality.Nygel Amaitsa continued the onslaught with another try before Dennis Abukuse sealed the comprehensive win, putting the final nail in the coffin to cap off a flawless performance.Homeboyz march into third with convincing win over Posta RangersEarlier in the day, Shujaa had suffered a frustrat..

One letdown followed another.The first disappointment was Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence. He didn’t travel with Portugal’s national team to Mexico, missing what would have been his first game there.The next letdown happened on the pitch.##LINKED_NEWS_63169##Mexico and Portugal played to a goalless draw in a friendly that offered little in the way of spectacle, finishing 0-0 at one of the venues set to host matches at the upcoming World Cup.FIFA president Gianni Infantino watched from the stands, but the match never found its rhythm. Both coaches used all their substitutions – 16 in total – which broke up the flow and made the game less intense, especially after halftime.There were few chances to score.##LINKED_NEWS_63893##Portugal nearly scored in the 26th minute when Goncalo Ramos hit the post. Mexico’s best chance came late, when Gonzalez’s header in the 80th minute just missed, so that the home team couldn’t grab a late win.In the end, neither team did enough to win.Now, both teams are..

Saturday, 28 March, National Super League action delivered a dramatic shift in the promotion race, as leading contenders dropped crucial points in a round that could prove decisive in shaping the outcome of the 2025/26 campaign.League leaders Migori Youth suffered a shocking defeat away to Mwatate United, while fellow promotion chasers Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) and Fortune Sacco were held to frustrating draws, denting their ambitions of securing top-tier promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9634532##Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAt Mwatate Stadium, hosts Mwatate United pulled off one of the standout results of the round, edging table-toppers Migori Youth 1-0 in a tightly contested encounter.The decisive moment came late in the match when former Sofapaka midfielder Juma Benchoni struck the winner in the dying minutes, sealing a vital victory for the home side.The result marked a significant boost for Mwatate United’s survival bid, lifting them to 26 points and moving them o..

The FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) returns with two rescheduled matches set to take place today, Sunday, 29 March, at two different venues.Gideon Starlets will take on defending champions Kenya Police Bullets, while Trinity Starlets face Kenyan giants Ulinzi Starlets.##NAJAVA_MECA_9634532##Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsGoing into today’s matches, Police Bullets sit at the top of the WPL table with 40 points, two more than second-placed Ulinzi Starlets, while Trinity Starlets occupy third position with 34 points.At the bottom of the table are Kisumu Allstarlets with -7 points. The lakeside outfit were deducted nine points after issuing three walkovers and, with only two points earned throughout the season, they now sit at -7.The League and Competitions Committee is also expected to relegate them to the second tier for issuing three walkovers.Why Harambee Stars coach is satisfied despite loss to lowly-ranked EstoniaAll-Starlets are joined in the relegation zone by neighbo..

Belgium produced a clinical second-half display to beat the United States 5-2 in a friendly last night, which exposed defensive frailties in Mauricio Pochettino’s side.In what was billed as a key test ahead of the World Cup squad selection, the US team made an encouraging start and even led at half-time, but were ultimately overwhelmed by Belgium’s attacking quality, led by the outstanding Jeremy Doku of Manchester City.##LINKED_NEWS_63891##Pochettino named a strong line-up featuring Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Folarin Balogun, and his side began brightly, pressing high and matching Belgium physically.Their early intent was rewarded in the 39th minute when McKennie rose above Nicolas Raskin to meet Antonee Robinson’s corner, guiding a right-footed finish into the net.Despite the setback, Belgium remained a constant threat. Doku, in particular, proved difficult to contain down the left, creating several openings before helping his side level just before the break.##NAJAVA_MEC..

After a dramatic Saturday that saw promotion chasers stumble, National Super League action resumes on Sunday, 29 March, with seven crucial fixtures across the country.Saturday’s shocks handed a lifeline to several contenders after Migori Youth, Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), and Fortune Sacco all dropped vital points, reshaping the promotion race ahead of Sunday’s matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9634532##Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMombasa United vs Mully Children Family (MCF)League leaders Mombasa United will welcome Mully Children’s Family at Mombasa Sports Club. Following last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Fortune Sacco that ended their eight-match winning streak, Mombasa United aim to respond emphatically.Backed by home support, Coach Gilbert Selebwa’s side will be determined to capitalize on Migori Youth’s slip-up and reclaim control of the title race.MCF, rooted at the bottom of the table and winless in seven matches, will be desperate for points to revive their survival ..

Ulinzi Stars return to action on home soil as they host Sofapaka in a crucial FKF Premier League clash, with kickoff set for Sunday afternoon at 3PM.The fixture carries significant weight at the bottom end of the table, as Ulinzi aim to steer clear of relegation trouble while Sofapaka, rooted at the foot of the standings, fight to keep their survival hopes alive. With both sides desperate for points, the encounter promises tension, urgency, and a strong battle.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsUlinzi Stars come into this match buoyed by a morale-boosting 2-1 away victory over Nairobi United, a result that finally snapped a frustrating nine-match winless run.That victory could prove a turning point in their campaign, as they currently sit 15th with 22 points from 25 matches, having scored 22 goals and conceded 30.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629352##Looking at their last five league matches, Ulinzi have managed five goals while conceding eight, reflecting inconsistency at both ends of the pi..