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Zinedine Wesonga’s hopes of representing Kenya at the CECAFA U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have been extinguished by an age technicality, but the Kakamega Homeboyz midfielder is refusing to let the setback derail what he hopes will be his breakthrough season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWesonga was among the 56 players named in Gilbert Selebwa’s provisional Rising Stars squad for the upcoming CECAFA U20 qualifiers in Tanzania, where Kenya will battle for one of the region’s two tickets to next year’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations.However, the midfielder’s hopes of making the final squad were quashed during the team’s reporting and age-verification process.Ali ‘Teargas’ Abondo rejoins Gor Mahia after landing coaching jobThe 19-year-old, who turns 20 in mid-September, was among four players whose date of birth ruled them out of the tournament despite initially making the provisional list.For Wesonga, it was a disappointing turn of events, particularly after receiving hi..

A happy and satisfied Gian Piero Gasperini at the end of August is either breaking news or the exception that proves the rule. The Roma coach made no secret of his satisfaction with the signings that have arrived, but in order not to completely dismantle the image he has built over decades, he had to point out that two more reinforcements are still needed — and then everything will be in place. Respecting the unwritten rule that the word “Scudetto” should never actually be uttered, Gasperini came up with the creative formula: “We can achieve something even greater than third place. We are still missing one more striker, but the winning mentality is already there”. Roma have lost just once in their last 20 matches at the Via del Mare, and that defeat came 14 and a half years ago. In Lecce, the Romans have recorded 11 wins and eight draws in addition to that defeat. Roma have had the better of their hosts in each of their last four visits to Puglia and, remarkably, have not conceded a go..

The national senior women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, are facing the possibility of clashing with African heavyweights Cameroon in the semi-finals of the ongoing 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship should they both prevail in their respective quarter-finals. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two African giants are among the favourites to clinch the title, and while many tipped them to meet in the final, only one may have that opportunity.Mozzart Kenya Cup stars in as Wafalme Strikers final squad for CAVB African Nations is namedThe Malkia Strikers are the record African Championship winners with 10 titles to their name and are also the defending champions.With the 2026 championship being hosted in Kenya, the Malkia Strikers are motivated to lift the title on home soil and etch their name in the annals of history.##NAJAVA_MECA_9928330##Cameroon, on the other hand, has won the African Nations Championship title three times and is the immediate ..

Kenya Police Bullets FC chairman Nyale Munga has disclosed the millions that the team will earn should they clinch the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League (CAF-WCL) CECAFA Qualifiers title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe reigning FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) champions qualified for the finals of the regional tournament, where they will lock horns with Ugandan outfit Kawempe Muslim Ladies on Monday, 31 August at the Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda from 1700 hrs.Shabana 26/27 preview: Is Egyptian coach Fathi the man to end wait for first league title?The club’s head honchos have promised a whopping Ksh2 million among other goodies should they beat the Ugandan heavyweights.“As announced by the Secretary General (Chris Oguso), I want to confirm to you that the team will get Ksh2 million if we win the final match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9928321##For those who will get the opportunity to play, give your best on that pitch, secure the win, then a hero’s welcome awaits us back home,” sai..

Pape Matar Sarr has requested to leave Tottenham, and Juventus has become the likely destination for the Senegalese midfielder.Sarr was not included in Tottenham’s squad for their 2-0 loss to Newcastle United on Saturday after telling head coach Roberto De Zerbi he wants to leave. The 23-year-old also missed the club’s pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand and has not been part of any matchday squad this season.Senegalese midfield sensation is the one to keep: Pape signs new long-term dealSarr’s time at Tottenham has not gone as planned. Since joining from Metz in 2021, he has played 141 times, scored 11 goals, and made 11 assists, but his Premier League minutes have dropped each season.Competition for places in the team is tougher than ever.Tottenham have invested a lot in their midfield this transfer window, signing Sandro Tonali from Newcastle for up to £100m and Mateus Fernandes for £85m. With fewer chances for the Senegalese to play, it makes sense for him to look for regul..

Defending champions Strathmore Leos have been handed a lifeline after earning an invitation to compete in Division One of the 2026 Embu 7s.Despite their relegation from the National 7s Circuit, they will feature in the top tier.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Embu 7s is set for Embu Stadium from Saturday, 5, to Sunday, 6 September.Leos have won in every edition since the tournament’s inception.##NAJAVA_MECA_9928323##Strathmore endured a difficult outing at the Driftwood 7s, finishing 14th with two points to drop to Division II. However, their status as the reigning Embu champions has seen them invited back to Division One as they seek to extend their remarkable dominance at the tournament.Last year, Leos defeated KCB Rugby in the final to lift the title.“I almost gave up” – Eddy Wambugu opens up on injury that nearly ended his careerThe team will begin their defence in a difficult Pool C alongside Nondies RFC, Kabras RFC and Nakuru RFC.Pool A features KCB Rugby, Mombasa..