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Fledgling Kenyan boxing talent, Emmanuel Opati, is set to take centre stage on Saturday, 28 March, in an international bout at the Woodside Leisure Centre Arena, marking a significant moment in his young career.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 20-year-old fighter will face Polish opponent Jakub Jablonski in what promises to be a high-energy contest, with more than 400 spectators expected in a sold-out arena.Opati expressed confidence ahead of the fight, emphasising his preparation and mindset.Praxides Anyango crowned East African champion in Nairobi boxing thriller“I am excited and ready for it. I have put in the work, so now it’s about staying sharp, composed, and giving a strong performance,” he said.The bout, scheduled for Saturday, 28 March, highlights the growing presence of Kenyan fighters on the international stage.For Opati, the fight is another step in a journey that began just over a year ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629222##“I have been training and building up to momen..

Even though the entire public in Morocco is focused on their “legal war” against Senegal over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy, the Atlas Lions began their preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup with a friendly clash against another WC participant, Ecuador.Following a goalless first half, the popular Tri threw the first punch only three minutes after the break, when the winger John Yeboah broke the deadlock.New clash between Senegal and Morocco over AFCONThe Atlas Lions quickly pulled themselves together, but luck wasn’t on their side. In the 62nd minute, Ecuador goalkeeper Hernan Galindez stopped Neil El Aynaoui’s strike from the spot, while Mohamed Hrimat’s goal off a rebound was disallowed.Still, the Moroccans did not lose hope, and the leveller came in the 88th minute over the Roma midfielder, who managed to redeem himself for a wasted spot kick, heading the ball into the net following Achraf Hakimi’s corner kick.Hakimi et El Aynaoui ont failli perdre leurs dents !🇲..

On course to join the World Fencing League on Saturday, 25 April, at the Shrine in Los Angeles, trailblazing Kenyan Olympic épée star and reigning African champion Alexandra Ndolo continues to struggle with funding.Since switching allegiance from Germany to Kenya in 2022, Ndolo has repeatedly complained about neglect by the Kenyan Fencing Federation, and her latest rant is no different.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news##NAJAVA_MECA_9629433##Ndolo insists that while seeking private funding is a route she is exploring, those in charge of finances, representing her sporting institution, should do their job. “Their job of ensuring that funds dedicated to the sport reach those doing it. How can one be part of a sporting organisation and not respect those representing them, the organization and the country at the highest level?Cooperation, honesty and a willingness to share financial burdens should be a given, the foundation on which any sport could grow in the country.Why Harambe..

Former Kenya Cup champions KCB Rugby have taken the rare step of retiring jersey number 31 in honour of their standout lock Andy Cole Omollo.The jersey retirement marked an emotional send-off for one of their brightest young stars.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe KCB Rugby fraternity came together on the evening of Thursday, 26 March, in a ceremony filled with pride and emotion to celebrate Omollo, who is set to leave the country for Japan after securing an educational scholarship at Tenri University.We’re delighted to announce that our very own Andy Cole Omollo @ColeOmolo will be heading to Tenri University in Japan on an educational scholarship, where he will further his studies while playing rugby at a high level.As a club, we remain committed to developing pic.twitter.com/C5ZVtuUK3a— KCB Rugby Club (@kcbrugby) March 25, 2026 For the club, retiring the jersey was a powerful symbol of the impact he has made both on and off the pitch.“In a moment filled with pride and e..

Kenya’s Praxides Anyango was crowned the new East and Central African super-featherweight champion to cap a thrilling night of boxing at Masshouse, Ngong on Friday, 27 March.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFighting in Kalakoda Promotions’ “Nightmare in Nairobi III” main event, the diminutive 35-year-old shrugged off an inferior Halima Bandola of Tanzania to secure her second belt via unanimous decision.Anyango, who also holds the Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) title, was forced to dig deep in all 10 rounds of a rugged battle with the tactically-inept Bandola (2-9-1), doing just enough to convince the three judges, who all scored the bout 91-99 in her favour. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalakoda Promotions (@kalakoda_promotions) The win, celebrated wildly by the capacity crowd who braved the long cold night, extended Anyango’s perfect record to 11-0-0, placing her on top of the regional mountain in her category.“I thank God and Kalakoda for giving me t..

Mary Rand, the British track and field athlete who blazed a trail for women by winning three Olympic medals at the Tokyo Games in 1964, has died at the age of 86.Rand was one of the giants of her sport: the epitome of speed, power and grace. She was the first British woman to win three medals at a single Olympic Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHer long jump victory in Tokyo made her Britain’s first female Olympic gold medalist in athletics, and she followed it up with a silver in the pentathlon and a bronze in the 4x100m relay.She secured that Olympic title in style, leaping 6.76m; a mark that would remain the world record for four years. To put that distance into context, it was only four centimetres shy of the distance required for bronze at the 2026 World Indoor Championships.Team GB is saddened to hear of the death of Olympic champion Mary Rand. Rand made history at the Tokyo 1964 Olympics, where she became the first British woman to win three medals at one Games…

International break – a fantastic opportunity for players to unwind and clear their minds alongside their compatriots in their most beloved jersey, but also an ever-present danger for clubs, which are often anxious about their potential injuries.This March, Barcelona were as ill-fortunate as it gets, given that they lost one of their most vital players, Raphinha, for five weeks!🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Raphinha will be out for 4–5 weeks with a muscle injury, confirmed by FC Barcelona staff.❌ Set to miss key clashes including Atlético Madrid, Espanyol, Celta Vigo, Getafe — and potentially crucial UCL knockout games. pic.twitter.com/CbWkMUjXvu— The Football Lab (@football_lab07) March 28, 2026 The Brazilian picked up a hamstring injury during the Selecao’s friendly duel against France and left the pitch at the break. The Catalans hoped that further tests would be positive, but they confirmed a massive blow, instead.Consequently, Raphinha is set to miss both legs of Barca’s Champions League quarter-fi..

African national teams cannot cope with the world-class rivals from the rest of the world, you said? Are you sure? 100%? You’d better think twice!After Argentina announced they’d play two friendly games against rivals from the “mother continent” – following the cancellation of the Finalissima – many predicted two easy wins for the World Champions and at least half a dozen goals in Mauritania and Zambia’s nets.Oh, how wrong everyone was…Last night, the Albiceleste hosted Lions of Chinguetti in Buenos Aires, but instead of a convincing and crushing triumph, they barely brushed the sturdy Africans aside – 2-1.🔚 FULLTIME🇦🇷 Argentina 2-1 Mauritania 🇲🇷▪️ Argentina defeated the modest Mauritanian national team in their preparation for the World Cup.#ARGMAU pic.twitter.com/6tKkhr9cE4— FC One Football (@FCOneFootball) March 28, 2026 Lionel Scaloni left his namesake Messi on the bench in the first half, but still selected a powerful starting XI with Emiliano Martinez, Christian Romero, Alexis ..

Alex Nzioka Matata returns to defend his Yangzhou Half Marathon title against Jemal Yimer and Geofry Toroitich Kipchumba, while Ftaw Zeray tops the women’s field for the race set for Sunday, 29 March.The race in Yangzhou was one of five half marathons that Kenya’s Matata won in 2025. He started by running a PB of 59:20 for victory in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and followed that with wins in Meishan, Yangzhou in a course record of 59:31, Istanbul and New Delhi, dipping under 60 minutes at each.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHe has picked up from where he left off, marking his 2026 road debut by retaining his title in Meishan in 59:51 two weeks ago.Among those hoping to deny him another successful title defence will be Ethiopia’s Yimer, who is the fastest in the field when it comes to PBs. The two-time world half marathon fourth-place finisher clocked 58:33 in Valencia in 2018 and last month ran 58:55 to finish fourth in RAK-the third-fastest time of his career so far.Doha Diamond..