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Knight Otuoma lists coaches who shaped her journey ahead of Dakar Youth Olympics

Kenya Rising Lionesses coach Knight Otuoma has paid tribute to the coaches who have shaped her rugby journey as she prepares to lead the country’s women’s rugby sevens team at the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOtuoma will guide Kenya’s girls’ sevens team at the global competition scheduled from Saturday, 31 October, to Friday, 13 November.She credited the late Felix ‘Ade’ Oloo, Dennis Mwanja, Malik Ndemi, Mitch Ocholla and Simon Odongo for playing a significant role in her development as a coach.How Kenyan International Amaitsa influenced Agonda’s rugby careerThe Kenya Lionesses forward described the opportunity to lead the Rising Lionesses at the Youth Olympics as a privilege, dedicating the milestone to the mentors who have guided her throughout her career.“I feel incredibly happy and grateful for the opportunity to coach these young athletes at such a big stage. It is a privilege, and I would encourage everyone to never..

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Why Sifan Hassan has pulled out from showdown with Obiri in New York

Paris Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan will miss a second consecutive major marathon after being forced to withdraw from the New York City Marathon set for Sunday, 1 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Dutch international says an illness has slowed down her training, leading to the decision to withdraw.“I was so excited to come back stronger,” Hassan said on Instagram, “But a sickness slowed down my training, and I’m not where I wanted to be. Sometimes, things just don’t go as planned.”##NAJAVA_MECA_10027921##She has not raced in 2026, having also withdrawn from the London Marathon in April with an Achilles tendon injury.Hassan’s last race dates back to the 2025 New York City Marathon, when she placed sixth in 2:24:43. New York was Hassan’s third marathon of 2025, and it was only two months after she won the Sydney Marathon, in 2:18:22. She also ran the London Marathon in April, finishing third, in 2:19:00.President Ruto, Coe reaffirm shared commitment to suc..

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Dembele laughs off the criticism: “I might ask for more holidays”

Ousmane Dembele delivered a brilliant performance as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League encounter. After answering his critics with his display on the pitch, the Frenchman provided an equally entertaining response in a bizarre post-match interview, choosing laughter and sarcasm over a heated exchange.PSG produced a memorable European display, overpowering Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Dembele, who had come under fire following his performances for France during the international break, played a key role in the victory, finding the net as the reigning Ligue 1 champions moved back to the top of their group.This is what punishment looks like! City feel pain, as PSG demolish them at Etihad!Asked whether his goal was intended as a response to the criticism he had received during the Nations League, the forward brushed aside the suggestion with a joke about his holidays rather than getting drawn into a confrontation. His laid-back reacti..

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Fickle fortune: Somalia advance in U17 AFCON qualifiers at Tanzania’s expense after a – coin toss?! (VIDEO)

African football is once again in the spotlight! And this time, not because of an exceptional result, a spectacular move, or a stunning goal, but because of an utterly bizarre situation that occurred during the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.The qualifiers are split into six regional zones, one of which is the Central-East Zone (CECAFA), which produced the rarely witnessed moment.22.00: (1.20) Bournemouth (7.25) Sturm (12.0)After Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia booked their places in the semi-finals from Groups A and B, the final piece of the Final Four puzzle was to come from Group C, where Somalia, Tanzania and Kenya battled it out.Unfortunately, the Junior Stars finished bottom of the group after suffering two 2-0 defeats, leaving the decisive battle for the remaining semi-final spot between the Ocean Stars and the Serengeti Boys.##LINKED_NEWS_69886##However, after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw and beat Kenya by the identical scorelines, all the usual tiebreakers – poi..

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President Ruto, Coe reaffirm shared commitment to successful 2029 World Championships in Nairobi

World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe met with Kenyan President William Ruto in Eldoret as preparations start in earnest for the World 2029 Athletics Championships in Nairobi, the first edition of the sport’s flagship event to be held on African soil.The meeting marked Coe’s first visit to Kenya since Nairobi was awarded the 2029 World Championships by the World Athletics Council in September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to delivering an outstanding championships and discussed the key requirements for ensuring the success of the event, including government commitments relating to funding, anti-doping and stadium preparations.The discussions also reinforced the importance of treating the championships as a national priority, bringing together the expertise and resources needed to deliver an event that will showcase Kenya’s sporting heritage and establish a legacy for athletics across the continent.“I was delighted to meet Hi..

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Nick Woltemade: Hopeless case or unfulfilled genius?

Nick Woltemade is expected to feature from the start when Juventus take on Celta Vigo away from home this evening in the second round of the Europa League league phase. The German forward, born in 2002, is in line for his second start since joining the Italian side, having previously started against NEC in the same competition and scored his only goal for the Bianconeri from the penalty spot.His opportunities in Serie A have been limited to brief appearances across four matches: 14 minutes against AC Milan, 30 against Sassuolo, just four against Atalanta and another half-hour against Cagliari.📅 𝙄𝙏’𝙎 𝙈𝘼𝙏𝘾𝙃𝘿𝘼𝙔! 🏆 #UEL 🆚 @RCCelta 🌆 Vigo ⏰ 21:00 CEST 📲 #CeltaJuve https://t.co/rmkgAytw0o— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) October 15, 2026 Spalletti discussed the 24-year-old at yesterday’s press conference, confirming that he would get his chance against the Spanish side. “He will be used against Celta Vigo. It’s right to do that because we also need to rest the team. It’s not just this week t..

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How Kenyan International Amaitsa influenced Agonda’s rugby career

Arnold Agonda’s rugby journey began with a missed opportunity in football and a timely intervention from Kenya Sevens fly half, Nygel Amaitsa.The two were dorm mates at Musingu High School, and Amaitsa set Agonda on a path that has since taken him to the international stage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAgonda was playing football and hoped to represent Musingu’s Scorpions. However, the stiff competition for places in the school team meant he could not break through, forcing him to consider a different sporting path.That was when Amaitsa, who was already playing rugby, encouraged his dorm mate to give the sport a chance. The advice would prove pivotal in shaping Agonda’s career.“I played football in Form One, but I could not make the school team because the competition was stiff. That is when I turned to rugby, having been encouraged to take it up by my dorm mate, Nygel Amaitsa,” Agonda recalled.Meet South Africa’s fleet-footed beast who left fans in awe at 2026 Safari 7s..

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Meet South Africa’s fleet-footed beast who left fans in awe at 2026 Safari 7s

He was probably one of the most talked-about men in Kenya over the weekend.Gel Squad 7s forward Marco Jones emerged as one of the standout attractions at the 2026 Safari 7s, turning heads with his explosive runs, blistering pace and impressive execution.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite playing in the forwards, Jones possesses the kind of speed usually associated with backs, making him a nightmare for opposition defences.His memorable try against Kenya Morans during their opening pool match on Friday, 9 October, thrust him into the spotlight, leaving spectators marvelling at his ability to combine power, acceleration and precision.However, away from the pitch, the man behind the speed is a completely different character.Clinton Amukwachi opens up on toughest moments during injury rehabilitationWarm, welcoming and genuinely heartwarming to interact with, Jones offers a striking contrast to the beast fans watch charging through defensive lines. Behind the explosive runs..

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Bronny on thin ice: Can’t do it without daddy LeBron

Ever since being drafted in 2024, Bronny James has been inseparable from his father, the great LeBron James. Truth be told, the youngster has never been a key player for the Los Angeles Lakers, making 69 appearances across his first two NBA regular seasons while averaging 2.7 points per game.Still, no one seemed to mind.Last July, however, LeBron joined the Philadelphia 76ers, leaving Bronny behind in California. Coincidence or not, the young guard’s problems soon began to mount.##LINKED_NEWS_69738##The new NBA campaign tips off in six days, and pre-season action has been in full swing. Yet Bronny has done little to impress. Across four games, he has scored just 11 points while committing as many as 12 turnovers, prompting Lakers head coach JJ Redick to publicly call him out.”I thought he had a really nice September and a good summer with us. I don’t think he’s played well in the four preseason games, but he’s had good practices.”##TWITTER_

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Vini set to miss El Clasico after receiving 4-match ban; Mou calls out La Liga officials

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the biggest fixture of Spanish football, El Clasico, without Vinicius Junior!The Brazilian has received a four-game ban after being sent off against Villarreal five days ago for pulling opposing midfielder Nathan Saliba by the hair, meaning that he’ll also miss the league clashes against Sevilla, Racing Santander, and Valencia.According to Marca, the official report states that Vini was handed a two-match ban for “violent conduct outside of the game, not being able to contest the ball or the stopped game” and an additional two-match ban for “protests to the referee, main, assistant or fourth referee”.##TWITTER_

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