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Harambee Stars winger Job Ochieng could be in line for more opportunities at Real Sociedad after impressing head coach Pellegrino Matarazzo with his performance against Real Madrid.La Real suffered a 4-1 defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, but the 23-year-old emerged as one of the positives from the encounter after earning his first start of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922053##Matarazzo admitted that the Kenyan exceeded his expectations after being handed a chance against the Spanish giants.He described his performance as evidence of the quality available within his squad as Sociedad prepares for a demanding campaign in La Liga and the Europa League.”With the changes that we made, there were one or two players we did not expect would do so well. For example, Job. He did a very good job, so we have quality that we want to use to build this team,” the gaffer said during his Friday press conference.The praise could open the door to a bigger role for Ochieng, who has recently..

The race for a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship enters another crucial phase today, Sunday, 30 August, with four Round of 16 matches lined up at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.The day’s action gets underway at 1:00pm when Rwanda face Burkina Faso, with both sides knowing victory will earn them a place in the last eight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922053##Zambia will then take on Ghana at 4:00pm in what promises to be a closely contested encounter between two sides that finished the pool stage with one victory apiece.Zambia opened their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Mali but later fell to hosts Kenya, while Ghana recovered from defeats against Cameroon and Nigeria to stun three-time champions Tunisia 3-2 in their final pool match.Egypt will headline the evening programme when the three-time African champions meet Burundi at 7:00pm, with the North Africans looking to maintain their perfect record in the competition.The Egyptians, who won the i..

Nyakach Girls High School head coach Crispine Odindo believes Junior Starlets winger Joan Agola has the talent to rise from the school football circuit to Europe’s biggest stagesThe coach is dreaming of one day seeing the youngster feature in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.Agola has enjoyed a remarkable year, scoring more than 39 goals during the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) campaign from the zonal level through the county, regional and national qualifiers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922053##Her prolific run earned her the Golden Boot at the national championships in Thika, despite Nyakach narrowly losing the final to St Joseph’s Girls Kitale on penalties.The forward began her scoring spree with 14 goals during the Plateau West Zone games and added eight more at the sub-county stage.She then scored the decisive goal in the Kisumu County final before producing another match-winning display in the Nyanza Regional final against Lwak Girls.Her form continued at the FEASSSA Game..

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has postponed the start of the 2026/27 Kenyan Premier League season, backing down on its decision to have the campaign kick off on Monday, August 31.The federation announced on Sunday that all Round One matches scheduled between Monday, August 31 and Wednesday, September 2 have been postponed to allow further consultations between FKF, participating clubs and the league sponsors.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922032##In a communication to clubs, FKF’s Leagues and Competitions Department said the discussions will provide direction on the management of the upcoming season.“This is to allow for deliberations between the Federation, participating Clubs and the League sponsors that’ll provide direction and guidance on the management of the League for the upcoming Season,” part of the communication reads.The federation added that the Round One fixtures, together with the full-season schedule, will be shared with clubs and other relevant stakeholders “within the shortest time ..

FKF Women Premier League (WPL) defending champions Kenya Police Bullets have received a major boost to their season following the return of eight key players from Police training .The law enforcers had lost Mishi Mbaru, Puren Alukwe, Rebecca Okwaro, Nora Ann, Leah Andiema, Brenda Anne, Lucy Kwekwe and Mary Nthambi to training after they got opportunities to join the Police service.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922053##The three-time WPL champions had to cope with the absence of the eight even though some were allowed the time to leave the training over the weekends and play for Police.After a rigorous training that lasted over six months, the eight are part of the thousands of police officers who passed out on Friday, 28 August at the National Police College, Main Campus – Kiganjo.“A huge congratulations to our players on their Passing Out Parade today. What a proud and memorable milestone, not just for the players, but for the entire team.A special appreciation to our leaders for their vision, commi..

Michael Olunga marked his return to his former hunting ground in style, coming off the bench to score for Al Arabi in a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al Duhail in the Qatari League on Saturday.The Harambee Stars captain was introduced in the 70th minute and made an immediate impact, scoring with his first touch of the game to cancel out Tuta’s 52nd-minute opener for Al Duhail.##NAJAVA_MECA_9922034##The goal was Olunga’s first in five months, ending a frustrating spell that saw the Kenyan striker sidelined by injury, undergo surgery in France and embark on a lengthy recovery programme.The 31-year-old had only returned to competitive action last week when he came off the bench, and he was again introduced as a substitute against his former club on Saturday.His timely equaliser earned Al Arabi a point on the road and provided a major boost as he continues his comeback from injury, while also making his return to his old hunting ground a memorable one.Ingwe 26-27 preview: 7 straight wins, heav..

For the third season in a row, Juventus have started the Serie A campaign with two clean-sheet wins. The previous two editions didn’t bring them the Scudetto, and, despite the triumphs over Frosinone and Parma, the new one doesn’t look promising.Yes, the Bianconeri beat the Crusaders 2-0, but their display was far from perfect. Defensively, they looked good, mainly because the visitors weren’t too keen on attack, but Juve’s attacking bluntness was unbelievable.Bizarre incident: Fan invades the pitch and injures Juventus starThe offensive duo of Jonathan David and Randal Kolo Muani was poor, and had it not been for Luciano Spalletti’s timely substitution and bringing on Nicolas Gonzalez, the Turin club wouldn’t have won today.The Argentine became a Juventus hero, hit the post twice – Francisco Conceicao did the same before the break from his team’s only chance – and paved the way for the first home victory of the season.And even though his side triumphed and Teun Koopmeiners made the wi..

Malkia Strikers cruised to the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship quarterfinals following an emphatic 3-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.With CAVB and the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) experiencing a backlash over the organization and entrance fees for the championship, the two bodies succumbed to pressure allowed fans to access the facility free of charge. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya went into the match on the back of two victories in the group phase. Malkia Strikers had identical 3-0 wins over Zambia and Mali, booking a date with Nigeria who suffered a 1-3 defeat to Tunisia before bouncing back with a hard fought 3-2 win over Ghana.##NAJAVA_MECA_922044##Nigeria would then suffer 3-0 defeat at the hands of Cameroon. Ahead of their clash against Nigeria, coach Geoffrey Omondi made changes to his starting six with Marlyne Tata and Belinda Barasa starting. Malkia Strikers had a slow start to the game, as Nigeria ..

People say that money can’t buy you happiness. Well, in Tottenham Hotspur’s case, they can’t buy you victories, either. Not even a single goal.A week after being thrashed by Brentford (3-0) in their Premier League opener, the sad Spurs lost at home to Newcastle 2-0. The club that spent over €350 million in this transfer window doesn’t have a single point in the league after two games and hasn’t scored a single goal in 180 minutes of football!Truth be told, Roberto De Zerbi’s men weren’t terrible today. On the contrary, they were better for most of the match but failed to convert their chances, especially before the break.No way out of the Forest – no win for LiverpoolOn the other hand, the Magpies patiently waited to seize the opportunity to stun the North London side, and it came midway through the second half, when their 10-minute blitzkrieg sealed Tottenham’s fate.Anthony Elanga, who broke the deadlock, and Yoane Wissa, who threw the final punch, were the visitors’ heroes, alongside..

Twelve-time Kenyan champions, AFC Leopards, head into the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League campaign with renewed sense of urgency, ambition and confidence.Ingwe came agonisingly close to reclaiming the league crown last season, pushing rivals Gor Mahia all the way before ultimately settling for runners-up.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThat near miss has only intensified the club’s desire to end a painful 29-year wait for league silverware. Having identified squad depth as one of the key factors that undermined their title challenge last season, Leopards have used the off-season to rebuild their roster and strengthen the technical department. Under head coach Fred Ambani, the club now appears equipped for another serious title assault.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##The clearest indication of AFC Leopards’ preparations came during pre-season, when they put together a flawless seven-match winning streak. The run gave Ambani an opportunity to experiment tactically, assess his new signings..