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Rugby heavyweights set to renew fierce rivalry in Embu Sevens final

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Kabras RFC and KCB Rugby are set for another mouth-watering National 7s Circuit final after both sides negotiated their semifinal assignments with contrasting but impressive performances at Embu Stadium on Sunday, 5 September.The two heavyweights will renew their rivalry in the Embu 7s final, setting up a repeat of the Driftwood 7s title decider where Kabras edged KCB 15-5.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Sugarmen and Bankers also went into the Embu 7s separated by just three points in the National 7s Circuit standings, adding another layer of intrigue to a contest that promises to be closely fought.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936568##Kabras booked their place in the final with a convincing 22-5 victory over Menengai Oilers, while KCB survived a late scare to edge Daystar Falcons 15-12.KCB surviveKCB made a fast start against Daystar, with Austine Sikutwa crossing for the opening try. The conversion attempt fell short before Nygel Amaitsa added a second try for the Bankers, with the ..

Barcelona flying high as Valencia brace for the Champions

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With Real Madrid slipping to a 1-0 defeat at Real Betis and Atletico Madrid already trailing the early title race, Barcelona remain the team to beat in La Liga.Hansi Flick’s side have made a flying start to their title defence, scoring 12 goals in their opening three league games, including five-goal routs in two of them. Raphinha has been at the heart of it all, scoring five times already and emerging as an early contender for the Pichichi award, while Lamine Yamal is beginning to find the form expected of him after a quieter-than-hoped World Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936760####EDITORS_CHOICE##Anthony Gordon has also settled quickly since arriving from Newcastle, giving Flick another dangerous option in attack as Barcelona prepare to visit Valencia at Mestalla in the fourth round on Sunday (5.15 pm).The hosts, meanwhile, have just one point from their opening three matches and pressure is already building around Carlos Corberan. Valencia face another season of fighting at the wrong end of th..

BETTING GUIDE: Udinese vs Lazio, Cagliari vs Lecce Serie A predictions

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BETTING GUIDE: Udinese vs LazioSet to round off Serie A’s third matchday on Monday evening, Udinese and Lazio will both aim to extend their excellent start to the season. While the hosts have come through two cup ties and are unbeaten in the league, their visitors from the capital have claimed maximum points without conceding.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Friulani are in fine form under Kosta Runjaic, having held Como to a draw in their opening league fixture before beating Monza 3-2, while also progressing to the last-16 of the Coppa Italia by defeating Venezia.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936807##Meanwhile, Gennaro Gattuso’s Lazio side have ground out consecutive 1-0 victories against Bologna and Genoa to sit perfectly on six points heading into this clash.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 07 SeptemberVenue: Bluenergy StadiumSerie A (Matchday 3)Current standings: Lazio (6th, 6 pts), Udinese (8th, 4 pts)BETTING GUIDE: Juventus vs AC Milan, match preview, team news and predict..

TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How former FKF PL star forward is taking the South African league by storm

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Etemesi Injili’s recent move to Marumo Gallants following a successful spell in the FKF Premier League with Robert Matano’s KCB marks a captivating evolution in his career.Making just his second appearance for Gallants in a 2-2 draw against Polokwane City – where he logged 84 minutes before being replaced by Thabiso Kutumela – Injili provided a masterclass in how a modern forward can manipulate space without needing a heavy volume of touches. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsDespite registering only 25 touches and two inside the opposition penalty area, Injili’s tactical importance was paramount.Rather than functioning as a target man, Injili served as a dynamic link between midfield and attack, combining off-ball intelligence, blind-side movement, and raw athletic engine to dictate the terms of engagement against the opponent’s backline.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936754##Operating nominally as the focal point in either a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 shape, Injili behaves as a modern hybrid forward…

2026 Embu 7s: Oilers, Kabras, KCB and Daystar Falcons book semifinal spots

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The 2026 Embu 7s entered its decisive stages on Sunday, 6 September, with rugby heavyweights booking their places in the semifinals after a series of fiercely contested quarterfinals at Embu Stadium.KCB Rugby, Daystar Falcons, Menengai Oilers and Kabras RFC emerged victorious from the last-eight clashes to set up an intriguing semifinal line-up.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936493##KCB Rugby vs Kenya HarlequinKCB Rugby secured their place in the semifinals with a 12-0 victory over Kenya Harlequins in a tightly contested encounter.Nygel Amaitsa opened the scoring for the Bankers with the first try, although the conversion attempt was unsuccessful.George Ooro then broke through from midfield to add KCB’s second try. This time, the conversion was successful as KCB headed into the break with a 12-0 advantage.Harlequin came out strongly after the restart and pushed KCB for long periods, but the Bankers held firm to preserve their lead and seal their place in the last four.Gor Mahia begin continental campa..

Arteta vs Alonso: from a small Basque club to the Premier League spotlight

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From a tiny club near San Sebastian to the biggest stage in English football – Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso are about to write another chapter in a story that began decades ago.Arsenal host Chelsea at the Emirates today in the first major Premier League derby of the season, but the real intrigue will be on the touchline. For the first time, Arteta and Alonso will face each other as Premier League managers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936871##The two Basques are almost the same age, with Alonso seven months older, and were born just 24 kilometres apart. Both came through Antiguoko, the small club that has become an unlikely factory of elite football talent.Their playing careers never quite crossed at the club. Alonso left Real Sociedad for Liverpool just as Arteta arrived at Anoeta in the 2004/05 season. They would later face each other in the Merseyside derby, Alonso in red and Arteta in blue.”What are the odds of this happening?!” 😍Mikel Arteta on his friendship with Xabi Alonso 🤝 pic.twitter.com/f..

Ronaldo draws a blank as Al-Nassr lose the Saudi derby

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Cristiano Ronaldo tried everything, but the 41-year-old superstar couldn’t find the net as Al-Nassr suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Al-Ittihad.Ronaldo had three efforts saved by the Al-Ittihad goalkeeper, with several more attempts flying off target. At one point, he even tried an ambitious bicycle kick, only to completely miss the ball.Cristiano is too funny 🤣 pic.twitter.com/5K173rHT8k— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) September 5, 2026 Al-Ittihad did most damage through George Ilenikhena, who scored twice in the opening 22 minutes. On both occasions, the Nigerian striker beat Al Nassr’s offside trap and raced clear before calmly slotting the ball home.Al-Nassr pulled one back through Angelo in the 36th minute, though Predrag Rajkovic could do little. The Serbian goalkeeper had just denied Joao Felix in a one-on-one, but the rebound fell perfectly to the Brazilian, who made it 2-1.CRISTIANO RONALDO WHAT A PASS!! Al Nassr scores and it’s 2-1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/b94qnELpuU— 𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐯 (@fedeval..

NCBA Golf Series Ruiru: Metto, Wambui claim top honours

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Kelvin Metto and Catherine Wambui emerged as the leading performers as the NCBA Golf Series made its latest stop at the par-70 Ruiru Sports Club, attracting 277 golfers for the weekend tournament.Metto carded 69 gross, playing off a handicap of two, to win the Overall Men’s Gross title, edging Benard Omondi on countback after Omondi also returned 69 gross off a handicap of zero. John Timbe finished third with 72 gross off a handicap of one.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936493##“It feels great to come out on top today, especially in a field of this size. I had a good round and managed to stay focused throughout the game. The Grand Finale is also something I am looking forward to, and I will now work on maintaining this form,” said Metto.In the ladies’ category, Wambui claimed the Overall Ladies’ Gross title after posting 80 gross off a handicap of six.“I am very happy with the win. It was a good day on the course and I am pleased with how I played. The opportunity to qualify for the Grand Finale makes..

Crazy, crazier, Serie A: Roma produce stunning late comeback to sink Atalanta

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Copy Inter, paste Roma!For 89 minutes, it looked as though Roma would walk away empty-handed from a match they had dominated but failed to finish. Atalanta were 1-0 up, Carnesecchi had produced one spectacular save after another, and the hosts appeared destined to rue their wastefulness.Then came the incredible finale.What did Roma just do❓👀 pic.twitter.com/zISmTJoudD— OneFootball (@OneFootball) September 5, 2026 Hermoso rose highest to meet Matias Soule’s cross and head Roma level in the 89th minute. Three minutes into stoppage time, Soule completed the turnaround himself, sending the Olimpico into delirium as the Giallorossi snatched a stunning 2-1 victory.The numbers underline just how hard Atalanta were pushed. Roma fired 39 shots towards Carnesecchi’s goal, with the Atalanta goalkeeper making eight saves, several of them outstanding.Eventually, even his resistance broke.Sinta na pele do torcedor da Roma o que foi essa virada contra a Atalanta.É de arrepiar a alma pic.twitter.com/O..

Super Depor is back and flies on the wings of Super Auba

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After their stunning 3-2 victory away to Villarreal, Deportivo have climbed to fourth in the La Liga table, just one point behind the leading trio of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Real Betis, although Barcelona still have a game in hand.And one man deserves much of the credit for their flying start: Aubameyang.No player in Europe’s Top 5 leagues has more goal contributions than 37-year-old Aubameyang.Today, he provided two assists and scored the match winner vs. Villarreal.He’s now scored four times in four matches 🤯 pic.twitter.com/3JVBh1GoJg— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 5, 2026 The Gabon international, signed from Marseille for just €1.5 million, has scored in each of Deportivo’s first four league games. On Saturday night, the 37-year-old added an assist to his remarkable run before producing another moment of vintage Auba to seal all three points.With Deportivo trailing 2-1, Aubameyang produced a superb piece of skill in the 79th minute, threading a perfectly weighted pass through to Z..