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Brian Wahinya opens up on painful doping ordeal and journey to healing

KCB Rugby and Kenya Simbas fly-half Brian Wahinya has opened up on his 2024 doping ordeal.In June 2024, Wahinya was provisionally suspended by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) after testing positive for cannabinoids, compounds associated with cannabis.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWahinya was among 33 Kenyan sports personalities from athletics, rugby, basketball and handball caught up in a wave of sanctions that put their careers under scrutiny.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047235##In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, Wahinya opened up about the shock and embarrassment that followed, admitting he had never imagined finding himself in such a situation.“The moment I got the news, it was very shocking, devastating, heartbreaking and embarrassing at the same time. As an athlete, I have dedicated all my life to this sport because I love it,” he recalled.Beyond the uncertainty surrounding his career, the experience forced him to confront the consequences of his actions and fin..

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Fast-rising Kenyan forward seals deal at Turkish club

Kayole Starlets forward Calta Nasambu has secured a move to Turkish women’s football club, Haymana Spor KulübüThe 21-year-old departed for Turkey on Monday, 20 October to join the club, which competes in the Turkish Women’s Football Super League.Her contract runs until May 2027, with an option for an extension.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047203##Nasambu previously featured for Barcelona Ladies SC in Laikipia before joining Kayole Starlets in February 2026 alongside her former teammates Sonia Wambui and Naomi Nanjala.She played a key role in the Starlets’ campaign last season, helping the Nairobi-based side finish sixth in the Kenyan Women’s Premier League.“This is a dream come true. It has always been my prayer to play outside the country, and today, I am heading to Turkey. I believe this is just the beginning, and I will do my best to go even further.Safaricom taking me to Spain through Chapa Dimba opened the door to international opportunities, and I cannot thank them enough. I am also grateful ..

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Kakamega Homeboyz set to hand Patrick Matasi a lifeline after match-fixing allegations

Kakamega Homeboyz chairman Cleophas Shimanyula believes goalkeeper Patrick Matasi will overcome the match-fixing allegations hanging over him and has promised to welcome the goalkeeper back to the club once he is cleared.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMatasi was provisionally suspended for 90 days by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on March 27, 2025, following allegations of match manipulation arising from leaked videos that purportedly showed him discussing plans to influence the outcomes of domestic league matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047501##The footage allegedly captured conversations about conceding early goals, with references to matches involving Kenya Police FC, where Matasi previously played. The controversy prompted an integrity investigation involving FKF, FIFA and CAF.Matasi strongly denied the allegations, insisting that the individual in the videos was not him and later claiming he was being made a sacrificial lamb.Ambani explains key decision that propelled A..

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Why Chrissant Ojwang did not feature for Shujaa at the Safari 7s

Kenya Sevens center Chrissant Ojwang has revealed why he was not in action at the 28th edition of the Safari 7s from Friday, 9 to Sunday, 11 October at the Nyayo Stadium.Ojwang explained that an ankle injury sustained during training ruled him out of the tournament, where Shujaa went on to retain their title without one of their most recognisable players.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShujaa successfully defended their crown, beating Kenya Morans 19-5 in an all-Kenyan final to cap off a dominant campaign.“I injured my ankle during a training session,” Ojwang explained.##NAJAVA_MECA_10052244##Although he could not contribute on the pitch, the Nakuru RFC ace found satisfaction in watching his teammates deliver, particularly as new players stepped up during the three-day tournament.“It was a good feeling watching the boys putting in the shift, new boys coming in, and it is a great thing. Sometimes it is good to just sit back and watch what other players can offer, and it is t..

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BREAKING: Kenya Police FC explain decision to axe Muyoti two games into season

Kenya Police FC have made yet another coaching change, parting ways with head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his assistant John Baraza just two games into the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision comes after the Law Enforcers drew 1-1 with Migori Youth FC before suffering a 2-1 defeat to AFC Leopards on Tuesday, with the changes coming days before their scheduled league fixture against Mombasa United.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047467##In a statement, the club attributed the departures to the duo’s desire to further their coaching education by pursuing CAF A coaching licences.“Coach Nicholas Muyoti and John Baraza joined Kenya Police Football Club on the understanding that the Club would release them to advance their CAF coaching credentials whenever an opportunity arose. As accomplished CAF-B holders, they have activated their request to pursue CAF-A coaching classes,” read part of the statement.Ambani explains key decision that propelled AFC Leopards ..

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Massive boost for Kamulalani FC after Mozzart Bet’s donation ahead of key tournament

The anguish of losing last year’s Kamulalani Legends Tournament (KALTO) final remains fresh in the minds of Kamulalani FC players.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Ngwata (Kibwezi)-based side lost 4-3 on post-match penalties to bitter rivals, Ngokolani FC, after a 1-1 draw in regular time during the final held in December last year.The defeat was particularly agonising for Kamulalani, who had to watch one of their fiercest rivals lift the trophy and claim bragging rights in a tournament that seeks to glue Kibwezi’s youth through football while fostering healthy rivalry.##NAJAVA_MECA_10046909##Since then, Kamulalani players have remained determined to turn their heartbreak, suffered at the hands of the Thange-based team, into triumph as the tournament enters its eighth edition this year.While coach Mutua Kilile continues to right the tactical wrongs that cost them victory last year, the team’s officials, led by Philip Mutua, have also been working behind the scenes to stre..

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Why Kenya Police FC head coach was left impressed despite defeat to AFC Leopards

Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti has praised his players’ performance despite their stoppage-time defeat to AFC Leopards in Tuesday’s FKF Premier League clash at Nyayo Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Law Enforcers rallied from behind after Kevin Luke Otiala opened the scoring, with Elvis Rupia restoring parity. However, Ronald Bebeto Sichenje struck late in stoppage time to hand Leopards their first win of the season and condemn Police to their first defeat of the campaign.Ambani explains key decision that propelled AFC Leopards to victory against PoliceSpeaking after the match, Muyoti expressed satisfaction with his side’s fighting spirit and ability to recover from a goal down, despite the late setback.“Congratulations to Leopards for the win. It was a good match, and they carried the day. We had a lapse in concentration that made the difference, but kudos to my boys for the good game. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10046924##They fought effortlessly and rallied fro..

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UCL clash of the titans: Bavarians’ power vs Gunners’ discipline

We were treated to a spectacle at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, as two of the most entertaining teams in world football, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, went head-to-head in a 4-2 thriller. Tonight (9 PM), another blockbuster awaits in Munich, where Bayern Munich take on Arsenal.Bayern München vs Arsenal 🍿 #UCL https://t.co/CCjqyZabw1— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 21, 2026 Bayern’s style under Vincent Kompany is well established: attack-minded football, always looking to score one more than the opposition. Mikel Arteta’s side, meanwhile, arguably boast the deepest squad in Europe, but beauty is not exactly the name of the game at the Emirates.The Basque manager has embraced the Machiavellian mantra of the end justifies the means both last season and this term. Arsenal struggled against Nottingham Forest over the weekend, and it took a late Noni Madueke goal to bring down the Tricky Trees.A clash of European giants and two contrasting footballing philosophies: ..

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BREAKING: Kenya Police FC explain decision to axe Nicholas Muyoti

Kenya Police FC have made yet another coaching change, parting ways with head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his assistant John Baraza just two games into the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision comes after the Law Enforcers drew 1-1 with Migori Youth FC before suffering a 2-1 defeat to AFC Leopards on Tuesday, with the changes coming days before their scheduled league fixture against Mombasa United.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047467##In a statement, the club attributed the departures to the duo’s desire to further their coaching education by pursuing CAF A coaching licences.“Coach Nicholas Muyoti and John Baraza joined Kenya Police Football Club on the understanding that the Club would release them to advance their CAF coaching credentials whenever an opportunity arose. As accomplished CAF-B holders, they have activated their request to pursue CAF-A coaching classes,” read part of the statement.Ambani explains key decision that propelled AFC Leopards ..

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The 76ers spoil the Knicks’ party on LeBron’s debut

In many preseason predictions, the reigning champions, the New York Knicks, and a significantly strengthened Philadelphia 76ers side were expected to battle it out for first place in the East and the right to challenge the Western Conference leaders on equal terms. The two cities and franchises have a long-standing rivalry, and last season’s Knicks title run, which came at the Sixers’ expense, coupled with LeBron James’ arrival in the City of Brotherly Love, is certain to take that rivalry to another level.And it got underway on the very first day of the new season. Madison Square Garden welcomed its champions, the players basked in the glory of their title triumph, while their biggest rivals could only watch and draw motivation, imagining themselves in the same position a year from now. The Sixers came out on top in their first head-to-head clash of the season, 106-100, but this feels like little more than an appetizer for the even more intriguing battles to come.Q: “1-0, LeBron. What..

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