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Harambee Stars striker eyes bigger prize after record-breaking feat in Zambia

Striker, Moses Shumah, downplayed his record-equalling achievement in the Zambian Super League after guiding Power Dynamos to a crucial Kitwe derby win, insisting his focus remains on improvement and helping the team succeed.The forward became the first player since 2018 to score at least 18 goals in the competition, matching a feat last achieved by Idriss Mbombo.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWhen asked about the milestone, Shumah admitted he was unaware of Mbombo’s record, emphasizing that his focus remains on the bigger picture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9666090##“I didn’t know about the record, but I feel good,” Shumah said in an interview with Bola News. “I aimed to beat my last season’s tally of 17 goals. This shows I’m improving as an individual, and when you score like this, it means you are pushing your team somewhere better.”Shumah’s 18th goal proved decisive at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, where close to 30,000 fans witnessed a fiercely contested derby last Sunday.The first half ..

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Harambee Starlets swimming in millions of shillings after win over India

Following their commanding 2-0 victory over the Indian Women’s National Football Team in the FIFA Series at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, Harambee Starlets are experiencing a surge of success both on and off the pitch, having secured a Ksh 1.5 million reward.The reward package includes Ksh 1 million pledged by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, along with Ksh 500,000 from Football Kenya Federation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9666090##Following the match and reward announcement, both Football Kenya Federation and the team expressed their appreciation and gratitude in statements shared after the game. FKF President Hussein Mohamed confirmed the delivery of the funds, while Starlets thanked all partners for their support, highlighting the growing backing for women’s football in the country.In his statement, Hussein Mohamed said, “This evening I visited Harambee Starlets to deliver the Ksh 1 million reward pledged by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim ..

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FIFA U17 WWC: Cheche reveals area of concern ahead of second leg clash with Namibia

Kenya women’s U17 head coach Mildred Cheche says she is glad with how the Junior Starlets side handled business against Namibia in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers, but will need to stay alert in the return tie later this week.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Junior Starlets, who are looking to qualify for their second World Cup in three years, began their path to this year’s tournament on the right footing, beating Namibia 2-1 in the first leg of the opening round on Sunday, 12 April at the UNAM Stadium in Windhoek, Namibia.Cheche’s side needed two quick goals from the experienced duo of Lindey Weey Atieno and Faith Boke, who scored twice inside the first six minutes, to see Kenya carry a slim advantage heading into the home second-leg scheduled for Saturday, 18 April at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata.FIFA U17 WWCQ: Junior Starlets edge Namibia to take advantage ahead of second-leg tie in Nairobi“Feeling great,” Cheche told NBC Sp..

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Ferdinand Omanyala to lead Kenya at historic World Athletics Relays in Botswana

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, will spearhead Kenya’s charge at the upcoming World Athletics Relays scheduled for Friday, 2 to Saturday, 3 May in Gaborone.The 2026 edition will mark a historic milestone as the global relay showpiece is set to be hosted on African soil for the very first time.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOmanyala heads into the competition on the back of a strong start to his outdoor season, having already competed at the Lefika International Relays.In Botswana, the Kenyan sprint king featured prominently in both relay categories, guiding the mixed 4x100m team to a second-place finish in 41.70 seconds, a new national record, before leading the men’s 4x100m quartet to another second-place result in 39.12 seconds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##Kenya also struck gold in the mixed 4x400m relay, where the quartet of; Allan Kipyego, Mercy Chebet, Kevin Kipkorir and Mercy Oketch combined brilliantly to clock 3:14.04.The mixed 4x100m team, led by Omanyala and ..

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Chivu’s comeback kings are marching towards Scudetto, Cesc’s Como’s heroic display goes unrewarded

If you want to know how a better team can lose a football game, just take a look at the clash between Como and Inter Milan, and you’ll see a clear example of this phenomenon.Como wasted a number of chances, while the Nerazzurri seized every chance Cesc Fabregas’ lads gave them. In the end, those defensive mistakes prevailed, and Inter earned a nine-point lead over Napoli ahead of the last six Serie A rounds.Napoli stumble in Parma, as Scudetto race may be overComo were 2-0 up in the 45th minute thanks to Alex Valle and Nico Paz’s goals. Half an hour later, the visitors had a 4-2 lead. And it’s not that I Lariani stopped playing their game, no. Their level never dropped, but Inter’s experience and ability to punish every single error eventually brought Chivu’s crew to the verge of the Scudetto. That and, of course, the two brace-scorers, Marcus Thuram, who single-handedly levelled the score and Denzel Dumfries, who won the game for the Milan side.Lucas Da Cunha’s 88th-minute goal from t..

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City extend deal with keeper who hasn’t played a game in almost four years?!

Once Scott Carson and now Marcus Bettinelli!Manchester City obviously need an experienced goalkeeper who won’t play much but will be vital for the locker room atmosphere.When Carson left the club on June 9, 2025 – four months later, the 40-year-old retired – the Cityzens reacted quickly, and just a day later, they splurged €2.4 million and brought in Bettinelli from Chelsea.A man with the best job in the worldThe 33-year-old signed a one-year contract and has yet to debut for Pep Guardiola’s team. Given that the positions of the first two choices belong to Gianluigi Donnarumma and James Trafford, he’ll hardly get minutes anytime soon.In fact, Bettinelli last played an official match on August 26, 2022, for Chelsea U-21 against Man City U-21 in the Premier League 2. In the following almost four years, he made just one appearance – in a friendly game between the Blues and Aston Villa in December 2022.Nevertheless, it didn’t stop the Cityzens from extending the goalie’s deal for another y..

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Dominant Kenyan men sweep podium in Milan Marathon

Kenya enjoyed a bright day in the sun after three of its athletes locked out the podium in the 24th edition of the Wizz Air Milano men’s marathon on Sunday, 12 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn the race involving over 15,000 participants, it was Vitalis Kibiwott who took the top honors, leading a Kenyan sweep in a personal best time of 2:06.35.V Miláně se dnes běhalo! 🇮🇹🏃‍♂️‍➡️ V dnešních dopoledních hodinách se uskutečnil Wizz Air Milano Marathon. Tři nejrychlejší muži byli z Keni, tři nejrychlejší ženy z Etiopie. 👀🥇Vitalis Kibiwott | 02:06:35 🇰🇪🥈 Amos Kiprotich Kiplagat | 02:08:14 🇰🇪🥉 Laban Kiplimo | 02:08:23… pic.twitter.com/r6lhyACUdC— SPORTY TV (@sportytvcz) April 12, 2026 The 27-year-old, who took command of the race after the half-way mark, was followed by fellow Kenyans Amos Kiprotich Kiplagat and Laban Kiplimo, who clocked 2:08.14 and 2:08.23 in second and third place respectively.The win was Kibiwott’s first in 2026, and came months after setting his initia..

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Arsenal should tremble with fear! City crush Chelsea to revive their title hopes

Uncertainty is definitely back in the Premier League title race!Arsenal’s shocking home defeat to Bournemouth yesterday indicated it, though the Gunners hoped their city rivals, Chelsea, would come to the rescue and potentially trip Manchester City at Stamford Bridge today.During the first half, Liam Rosenior’s lads seemed capable of spoiling the Cityzens’ plans, but the second period precisely depicted Pep Guardiola’s team’s strength, as the visitors closed the gap behind Arsenal to six points, with a game in hand.Arteta admits “it has to hurt”, Henry is fuming: “That’s arrogance, not control”Today, in London, the defenders were City’s heroes, as Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi organized a six-minute blitzkrieg, bringing a vital lead to their club between the 51st and 57th minutes.In the 68th minute, Jeremy Doku exploited Moises Caicedo’s colossal blunder to score the third goal for the Cityzens and put the cherry on top of their triumph.In the next round, the two top EPL sides face each..

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NSL:Migori Youth reclaim top spot as MCF bag point from tough hunting ground

Sunday’s National Super League action delivered a compelling blend of drama and significance, as pivotal shifts unfolded both at the end of the standings and within the relegation dogfight. With the season entering a decisive phase, every point continues to carry immense weight, and this weekend proved no exception.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFollowing Mombasa United’s stumble on Saturday, Migori Youth seized the moment with authority, reclaiming the summit in determined fashion. Meanwhile, at the opposite end of the table, Kisumu All Stars reignited their survival hopes with a crucial victory on home soil.At Awendo Green Stadium, Migori Youth rose to the occasion with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Naivas United. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9665831##The encounter, played in testing weather, demanded resilience and composure, qualities the hosts demonstrated in abundance. Despite Churchill Otieno’s missed penalty, Geoffrey Odira’s first-half strike ultimately proved decisive, sealing..

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Boost for Gor Mahia as injured defender resumes training

Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have been handed a boost, following the return to training of defender Sylvester Owino.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo, in a social media post on Sunday, 12 April posted an image of the lanky central defender doing his stretches, with the words: “He is back. Guess who’s back to light sessions… God’s speed!”🟢 | HE IS BACK Guess who’s back to light sessions… God’s speed! 🙏#Sirkal | #SportPesaNaGor | @AzamTVKenya | @PlasconKenya pic.twitter.com/Ks0Tk5dHU2— GOR MAHIA FC (@OfficialGMFC) April 12, 2026 Owino, 24, has been out of action since Sunday, 15 March, when he was substituted early during Gor Mahia’s 3-1 win over Ulinzi Stars at Ulinzi Complex with an apparent muscle injury.A day later, Gor Mahia’s team doctor confirmed that the defender had suffered a partial tear in his lower calf muscle.Blow for Harambee Stars as key defender is ruled out ahead of FIFA Series“He (Owino) was referred for further evaluation, where ..

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