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BETTING GUIDE: Newcastle United vs BournemouthTwo sides who continue to adapt to life under a new manager meet in the North East as Newcastle United look to break a six-year duck against Bournemouth.The Magpies have enjoyed a promising start under new boss Matthias Jaissle, following up an opening weekend 2-2 draw with Liverpool by picking up an impressive 2-0 victory away at Tottenham Hotspur.Download Our MozzartSport App For More News Bournemouth, on the other hand, are still searching for lift-off under Marco Rose.The Cherries have shown flashes of quality but dropped points after surrendering leads against both Manchester City and Everton.While St. James’ Park has been a fruitful venue for Bournemouth in recent seasons, Newcastle’s early-season momentum could make them tough to stop on home turf.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930437##Kick-off: 2:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 05 SeptemberVenue: St. James’ Park, NewcastleGroup: Premier League (Gameweek 3)Current standings: Newcastle (6th, 4 pts) | B..

The Kenya Women’s Volleyball national team, Malkia Strikers will be out in search of a place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics games when they face Egypt in the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship final.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two giants will face each other today, Friday 4 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena from 1800 hrs.The winner of the clash will get a chance to represent Africa at the Olympics . Nonetheless, by virtue of qualifying to the finals, both Kenya and Egypt have already booked a ticket to the 2027 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Cup in the USA and Canada.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930466##The Malkia Strikers qualified for finals following an emphatic 3-0 win over Cameroon with 25-19, 25-20 and 25-20 set scores in an electric match played on yesterday, Thursday 3 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.Buoyed by the home crowd, The Malkia proved to be too strong for the West African nation, not only breaking their clean sheet but also hand..

Gor Mahia players have called on supporters to turn out in large numbers and rally behind the team when they face Egyptian giants Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round on Sunday.Forward Shariff Musa and teammate Paul Ochuoga believe the backing from the stands will be important as Gor Mahia begin their continental campaign against the Egyptian side.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930179##Musa said the squad has been working hard in preparation for the encounter and urged supporters to play their part by creating a strong atmosphere at the stadium.“Preparations are going on well and we are working hard every day to make sure that we are ready for the match. We need our fans to come out in large numbers and support us because their support gives us extra motivation,” Musa said in an interview with the club website.Musa, who impressed during Gor Mahia’s CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign, will be among the players looking to make an impact against Pyramids, who are the 2025 Champions League wi..

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga made his third straight appearance for his Qatari side Al Arabi as they secured a 2-0 away victory over Al Sailiya on Thursday, 3 September.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOlunga, who is slowly making progress after returning from a lengthy pelvic injury last week, was introduced in the second half of the match played at the Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##The 32-year-old came on as part of an Al Arabi triple substitution in the 69th minute, replacing former Paris Saint Germain forward Pablo Sarabia, to clock 21 minutes on the field.The brief cameo, which saw Olunga also take up the captain’s armband, was the third match in a row the Kenyan was making a substitute appearance, having lasted a similar 21 minutes in the team’s previous match against former side Al Duhail.Gor Mahia players rally fans ahead of Pyramids clashPlaying on the road, Al Arabi led at the stroke of halftime, when Youssef Snana nodded in a cor..

Big-money transfers, lucrative fees, career-defining moves – that’s where the public focus lies during every transfer window.However, have you ever thought about the other side of the coin? About those whose major transfers fell through and who are forced to stay where they are, despite already picturing themselves in a new shirt?That’s what happened to Ismaila Sarr and Lamine Camara, and their agent Diomansy Kamara wasn’t going to let it slide. Instead, he spoke out in a scathing social media post, taking a stand for the rights of African players.He didn’t want to leave, but he had to: the emotional story behind Pablo Garcia’s Betis exit”The cases of Ismaila Sarr and Lamine Camara must all interrogate us.””We have to get out of this logic where the African player can sometimes give the feeling that he is just a commodity: you buy it, you set its price, you negotiate its future and, too often, your will seems to go to the background.””Our African players deserve respect. The respect of..

Malkia Strikers punched a deserved ticket to the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship following a comprehensive 3-0 annihilation of the tournament’s second-most successful nation, Cameroon, at a boisterous Kasarani Indoor Arena on Thursday, 3 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya will now take on Egypt in the final on Saturday, 5 September, who are the joint-second-most successful side in the competition with three titles, for a chance to extend their record to 11 titles and defend the crown they won in Cameroon back in 2023.Tusker coach reveals lessons learned after accompanying players to watch Malkia StrikersApart from a place in the final, the victory over Cameroon also came with added incentive, as Kenya have now also booked a place in the 2027 FIVB World Championship, with a win over Egypt in the final guaranteeing them a place in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.Kenya qualified for the semi-finals after a hard-fought 3-1 win over Al..

He didn’t grow up in Arsenal’s academy, but everyone feels like he did. After all, he arrived in North London as an 18-year-old kid, pursuing every Brazilian’s dream – to play football and make a name for himself.In seven years at the Emirates Stadium, he became one of the club’s modern legends, scored numerous important goals, gave his all for the red and white shirt, and proudly carried the cannon on his chest. In the end, he won the biggest prize of them all, clinching the Premier League title and bringing joy to the Gunners after 22 years of sorrow.Barcelona strike gold: Gabriel Jesus arrives for just €10mNow, it’s time for a fresh challenge. Gabriel Martinelli is officially a new Al Hilal player.The Saudi powerhouse announced his arrival with a reference to The Matrix movie, where Neo – portrayed by Keanu Reeves – chooses between a red and a blue pill. For the Brazilian forward, the red pill represents the past, while the blue one – Al Hilal’s color – represents the future. Hence,..

“For this child we prayed, and the Lord has granted our petition. 1st Samuel 1:27. Welcome, baby Hawi. You are a blessing to us.”Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThat was the message Kabras RFC scrum half Brian Tanga and his wife, Liz Midecha, shared on social media following the arrival of their son, Hawi, on Monday, 13 July.Just over a month later, Tanga was back on the rugby pitch, juggling the demands of being a dad with the rigorous training schedule of a professional rugby player.Kenya Simbas back-rower joins French clubThe scrum half returned to training with Kabras ahead of the Kabeberi 7s, held at the RFUEA Grounds from Saturday, 15 to Sunday, 16 August. His return was one of the highlights of the tournament as he featured alongside fellow returning stars Kevin Wekesa and Jone Kubu.Although Kabras failed to reach the semifinals, Tanga’s comeback offered a glimpse into the challenge of balancing his responsibilities on the pitch with his new role as a father of two.“..

Tusker FC midfielder Fabian Adikiny has revealed the personal inspiration behind his decision to switch his jersey number from 16 to 8 ahead of the new season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAdikiny, who played a pivotal role in the Brewers’ successful campaign last season, has opted for the number eight jersey, which holds special significance for him because of his father, Sammy Class.The team’s new signing, Talena Ochieng, has since taken over Adikiny’s former number 16 jersey. Ochieng has openly described Adikiny as his role model, making the jersey particularly memorable.Gor Mahia coach reveals blueprint for Pyramids test in CAF Champions LeagueFor Adikiny, however, the decision to wear number eight goes beyond football.“Eight is my dad’s lucky number. He inspired me to play football, and eight is the number he started playing with. He is my role model and has always pushed me to become the best version of myself. My lovely mum has also played a big role in supporting ..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has identified fitness, tactical preparation and mental strength as key areas the record Kenyan champions are working on as they prepare for a demanding CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo will welcome Pyramids to Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 6 September, with kick-off set for 3:00 pm before travelling to Cairo, Egypt for the return leg a week later on Sunday, 13 September.For Akonnor, preparations have gone beyond tactical work, with the Ghanaian coach keen to ensure his charges are physically and mentally equipped for the intensity expected over the two legs.Why former Gor Mahia defender will miss Tusker’s CAF Confederation Cup opener“We have been working on our tactics, our fitness and also the mental aspect because these are the kind of matches where you need to be fully prepared. We know what is expected of us on Sunday,” he stated.The enco..