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The 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games in Kisumu will once again shine a spotlight on girls’ basketball, with defending champions Butere Girls High School arriving as the team to beat after an unprecedented run of dominance.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Western Region giants have lifted three consecutive national titles from 2023 to 2025 and added a bronze medal at the 2025 Federation of East Africa School Sports Association (FEASSA), underlining their status as one of the most consistent school teams in the country.As the competition is set, the big question remains: can anyone stop Butere, or are they on course for a historic fourth straight title?SCHOOL GAMES: Everything you need to know about Term One actionButere Girls’ recent success places them firmly among the modern greats of Kenyan school basketball. Their three-year winning streak has not only established a winning culture but also created a psychological edge over rivals.Their ability to consistently reloa..

Nairobi City Thunder head coach Bradley Ibs says his team has integrated all the lessons picked up in the last 12 months to now stand up and “truly show Thunder basketball” during this year’s Basketball Africa League (BAL), set to tip off on Friday, 27 March.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIbs, speaking during the team’s media day ahead of BAL Season 6 in Pretoria, South Africa, said Thunder’s return to the competition after their debut last year is meant to scale new heights, given the experience they can now rely on.“Last year, being our first year, we learned a lot about what it means to play in the BAL,” Ibs said. “We’re excited to represent ourselves and truly show Thunder basketball.”Back on the floor. Back to work. ⚡️⚡️⚡️@nct_basketball 🇰🇪 getting ready for BAL Season 6. 🏀 pic.twitter.com/1W3KoGrwFA— Basketball Africa League (@theBAL) March 25, 2026 Thunder, during their maiden BAL appearance last year, bounced out of the group phases of the Nile Conference in Kigali..

Eritrea is back on the international stage!After a 19-year absence from either Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, this East African country returned to the spotlight in style, beating Eswatini 2-0 in the first leg of the preliminary phase of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.Eritrea national team, led by Egyptian head coach Hesham Yakan, win their first AFCON qualifier match in 19 years!#eritrea #afcon #ارتريا #امم_افريقيا #هشام_يكن pic.twitter.com/2L4jxFYZvD— Smashi Sports (@SmashiSports) March 26, 2026 Eritrea became independent in 1993, but joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) only in 1998. During the following decade, the popular Red Sea Camels participated in every edition of the AFCON qualifiers, but never secured their place in the tournament.However, given the country’s massive internal problems, the national team faced a serious issue, as their players often refused to return to Eritrea after away games, seeking asylum abroad.The fact that they were forced to play home ma..

Arsenal are keeping a close watch, moving quietly but with clear purpose. The player at the centre of their plans is Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.According to Miguel Delaney of The Independent, the Gunners are considering a major move for the Paris Saint-Germain winger. This transfer could change their attacking lineup for next season.Kvaratskhelia has done more than settle in Paris; he has made a huge impact. Kvaradona’s Quadruple – a bizarre feat of serial winnerSince his €75 million move from SSC Napoli in January 2025, the Georgian has become a key player for PSG. He has brought goals, flair, and made a difference in big games, including scoring in the UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan.That is why signing him will not be easy for the Gunners.PSG are in control since his contract runs until 2029, which increases Khvicha’s market value. Publicly, they have shown no intention of letting one of their top players leave.Adeyemi a replacement for Khvicha?However, the situation beco..

Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has officially announced his first outdoor race of the 2026 season. The American sprint star is set to compete in the 100m at the prestigious Rome Golden Gala on Thursday, 4 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMeeting organisers confirmed that Lyles will headline the fifth leg of the 2026 Diamond League series, marking his long-awaited return to outdoor competition after an active indoor campaign.Details of Mark Otieno ambassadorial deal with major sports medicine companyLyles heads into the season as one of the most decorated sprinters in the world. The American claimed Olympic 100m gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics before going on to dominate the 2025 season, where he secured the Diamond League trophy in the 200m and clinched world titles in both the 200m and 4x100m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025.His 2026 preparations began earlier than usual, signalling intent for another dominant year. He opened his campaign with a 300m v..

After Brazil, which triumphed five times, Italy is the joint-second most successful national team in FIFA World Cup history, alongside Germany, having won four WC trophies.Nevertheless, ever since their last success in 2006, the Azzurri’s results in the prestigious tournament have been way below their reputation.In 2010 and 2014, they were eliminated in the group stage, and then they failed to qualify for the following two World Cups in Russia and Qatar.Gattuso grasping at straws: Italy boss urges Verratti to return to national teamThe third consecutive fiasco would be a genuine disaster for the renowned national team, and the pressure ahead of Italy’s UEFA play-off semi-final clash against Northern Ireland in Bergamo (22.45) is immense.One of their best defenders, Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, doesn’t hide it.“Pressure is there; we can’t avoid it. We know how important this game is. We try not to think about it. I’m happy to play this game and this is the message I want to send.” Cala..

Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad head coach Benard Rotich has admitted that pressure is mounting ahead of their final Kenya Cup regular-season clash against Impala RFC, as the students look to finish strong and push beyond their recent playoff ceiling.Blak Blad will host Impala on Saturday, 28 March at the Blad Bin, in what promises to be a high-stakes Kenya Cup encounter for both sides.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe university outfit heads into the match on the back of a narrow 9-8 defeat to already relegated Kisumu RFC, a result that dented their momentum at a crucial stage of the season.Gor Mahia’s starman Dwang lets us in on elaborate training regiment elevating his gameDespite the setback, Blak Blad remain fifth on the standings with 24 points, having recorded five wins and five losses so far. However, Rotich believes his side must sharpen key areas of their game if they are to bounce back convincingly.“Looking inwards, I guess our mindset needs to really improve, ..

Kisumu City will take centre stage in school sports as it hosts the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games from Sunday, 5 to Sunday, 12 April, bringing together the country’s top secondary school teams.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOrganised under the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA), the championships will feature rugby 15s, hockey, basketball 5×5, handball, swimming, and athletics, with teams from all regions converging in Nyanza for national honours and a chance to qualify for the East Africa Games.The tournament will be staged across multiple venues within the city to accommodate the packed schedule. “We are back where we belong” Nyamira Girls eye redemption at Kisumu NationalsHockey will be played at Kisumu Day High School, Rugby 15s will be played at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium, Mamboleo, and Kisumu Polytechnic, Basketball 5×5 and Handball will be staged at Kisumu Polytechnic, Athletics (including heptathlon, decathlon, cross country) will ..

Kenyan golfer Njoroge Kibugu has received a major financial boost after Absa Bank Kenya awarded him Ksh2 million in recognition of his impressive performance at the Magical Kenya Open 2026 held in February.Kibugu stood out as the only Kenyan to make the cut to the final round, battling against a strong field of players from over 30 countries.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHis defining moment came in the second round, where a spectacular eagle at hole 18 secured his place beyond the cut line.The 22-year-old capped off his campaign in style, delivering a flawless final round of 65, carding five birdies to finish an impressive six-under-par overall. In doing so, he followed in the footsteps of his brother Mutahi Kibugu, who made the cut at the tournament in 2023.Speaking during the cheque handover ceremony held on Tuesday, 25 March at the Karen Country Club, Absa Bank Kenya’s Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director, Mwihaki Wachira, reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to nurtur..

In December 2025, the second fastest man in Kenya, Mark Otieno, secured a major ambassadorial deal with Oceania-based sports medicine company Rygg.The partnership will see the three-time national 100m champion, who boasts a personal best of 10.05 seconds, represent the brand on the global stage as it seeks to expand its presence in elite athletics.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor Rygg, the collaboration presents an opportunity to align with an athlete who embodies resilience and elite performance.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Otieno revealed that the deal was driven by his own initiative after discovering the brand online.“Truth be told, Rygg has been such a blessing. I remember scrolling through Instagram and coming across their products, and immediately thinking I would love to try their ointments,” he said.Government confirms Kenyan stadia that will host AFCON 2027The sprinter explained that the company produces two main ointments: one for pre-warm-up and another stronge..