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The Government of Kenya has provided an update on the refurbishment of Moi Stadium in Kisumu, with the facility earmarked as one of the training venues for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith the continental showpiece scheduled to run from 19 June to 17 July 2027, preparations are gathering pace as Kenya works to upgrade its sporting infrastructure to meet the demands of hosting Africa’s premier football tournament alongside co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventAccording to Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, the refurbishment is designed to deliver a modern sporting complex that meets international standards, providing participating teams with a suitable environment to train, prepare for their group-stage matches and play localised warm-up fixtures.The project, being undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), will replace the existing 5,000-capacity structure w..

From the Argentinian point of view, Lionel Messi’s last game was a national holiday. The game was great, they defeated Benin 3-0 and the most popular person in Argentina was given a spectacular farewell from the national team.But for their opponents, it was not a pleasant experience at all. Many were surprised to hear that a small African country was chosen for such a spectacle, but for the Cheetahs, it was certainly an honour. Still, after the game, the Benin coach lamented, in particular, the impossibility for his players to obtain photos or jerseys from their Argentinian counterparts, despite their attempts. He also denounced the restrictions imposed by security personnel, who allegedly prevented the players from approaching Messi and accessing the areas reserved for the Argentinian national team.##LINKED_NEWS_69710##And now Gernot Rohr’s words were confirmed by his assistant Tunde Adelakun, who shared his thoughts in a long post published on the website “The African Football Club”…

Formula 1 will return to Africa for the first time in more than three decades after Rwanda secured a 10-year agreement to host the African Grand Prix from the early 2030s.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe agreement, announced by Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali on Tuesday, 13 October, will see the country join the prestigious motorsport calendar, marking the championship’s first race on African soil since the 1993 South African Grand Prix.The inaugural Rwandan Grand Prix will be staged at a new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, approximately 40 kilometres south of the capital, Kigali. Formula 1 said the race would take place once construction of the circuit is complete, with the venue expected to be ready early in the next decade.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventSpeaking during the announcement ceremony, Kagame described the agreement as a landmark moment for the continent.“Today belongs to Africa. For more than three decades, ..

The 2026/27 National Super League (NSL) season will kick off on Sunday, 25 October, with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirming the start date as clubs intensify preparations for the new campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a communication sent to participating clubs, FKF announced the season opener and invited teams to a pre-season meeting scheduled for Thursday, 15 October at a Nairobi hotel.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting eventThe meeting will focus on a review of the 2025/26 season, preparations for the upcoming campaign and club licensing, among other key administrative and operational matters ahead of the new season.The second-tier kick-off had been delayed by the promotion/relegation play-offs involving Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United, which determined the final outcome of the top-flight survival battle. With the contest settled, attention now shifts to preparations for the new NSL campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##..

Kenyan referee Josephine Wanjiku has been appointed to officiate at the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, marking another milestone in her international refereeing career.Wanjiku is the only Kenyan among 18 centre referees selected for the tournament, which will feature 24 nations, including Kenya’s Junior Starlets.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShe will be one of three African centre referees at the global competition, alongside Morocco’s Zoulaikha Harmasse and Cameroon’s Aline Guimbang Etong.The appointment caps a steady rise for Wanjiku, who attained FIFA international referee status in 2021 and has since earned opportunities to officiate in major continental competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##In 2025, she was selected among 18 referees for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and qualifying matches. She was subsequently appointed for the 2026 edition of the continental tournament, further strengthening her experience at the highest level of Afric..

Today’s game between Arsenal and Lille is certainly emotional for Olivier Giroud. First and foremost, he just celebrated his 40th birthday and recently said that he enjoys every match since it’s ‘most probably my last season in professional football’. The second reason is the opponent. When Montpelier won the Ligue 1 title and shocked the world, their best striker Giroud moved to Arsenal, where he spent the next six years, scoring 105 goals in 253 matches for the Gunners. After moves to Chelsea, Milan and Los Angeles FC, he finally has a chance to play against his team with Lille, probably for the last time.##TWITTER_

𝑨 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒃𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘 🔙🏟️ Olivier Giroud revient avec émotion sur ses années sous le maillot des Gunners avant de retrouver l’Emirates Stadium demain 🤩 See you soon @Arsenal 👋 https://t.co/VKsabidQts

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