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Migori Youth forward sets sights on FKFPL Golden Boot

Migori Youth forward Philemon Nyakwaka has set his sights on winning the FKF Premier League Golden Boot as he targets an outstanding third season in the top flight.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Mara Sugar attacker, who scored five league goals last season, revealed to Mozzart Sport that he had set individual targets at the beginning of the current campaign, with a place among the top three goal scorers at the end-of-season gala awards firmly in his sights.The ex-KCB man will, however, face stiff competition, but remains adamant about improving on his previous return, and challenging for the league’s top individual scoring honour.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##”At the start of the season, I had set targets, and my target is to be on the podium at the gala awards, either as the best or among the top three goal scorers. For me to achieve that, I have to work hard and score goals. Definitely, I am going all out for the Golden Boot award,” he stated.The forward opened his ..

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Life without Ronaldo: Jesus names Portugal’s first squad of a new era

One of the greatest eras in international football history has officially come to an end, and Portugal must now learn to live without the man who was the face of the national team for almost two decades. Cristiano Ronaldo has called time on his international career, and head coach Jorge Jesus has announced his first squad for a new era in Portuguese football.Portugal face Denmark and Wales in the Nations League, and Jesus has opted to name as many as 28 players for the November international window, three more than he selected for his previous assignment in charge of the national team.🚨🇵🇹 Portugal begin life after Cristiano Ronaldo! 📋 Jorge Jesus has named his first Portugal squad since Ronaldo announced his international retirement, opening a new chapter for the national team. 🧤 Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares. 🛡️ Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Alberto Costa, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo, Renato Veiga, António Silva, João Cancelo, Nuno Tavares. ⚙️ Midfielders: João Palhinha, R..

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Malesi takes early lead after Mt Kenya Junior Open round one

Shawn Malesi of Royal Nairobi Golf Club made an impressive start to the second edition of the NCBA Mt Kenya Junior Open, carding a two-under-par 70 to take the first-round lead at Nyeri Golf Club.Malesi holds a two-shot advantage over Hetansh Shah of Sigona Golf Club, who returned an even-par round of 72, while fellow Sigona golfer Yuvraj Singh Rajput sits third on two-over-par 74.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsJustin Ngeera of VetLab Sports Club occupies fourth position with a 76, while Fanuel Yebeltal of Royal Nairobi Golf Club completes the top five after carding 77.In the girls’ competition, Maryam Mwakitawa of Sigona Golf Club leads the field after returning a seven-over-par 79. Rohini Shah of VetLab Sports Club is second with a round of 82.The three-day championship has attracted 56 junior golfers and provides an important competitive platform for young players from across the country. The event is World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)-ranked and also contributes towards ..

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Mt Kenya Junior Open tees off as JGF strengthens regional development

The second edition of the NCBA Mt Kenya Junior Open got underway on Friday, 6 November at Nyeri Golf Club, bringing together 56 junior golfers for three days of competitive golf in a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event running from through to Sunday, 8 November.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe championship provides an important competitive platform for junior golfers in the Mt Kenya region and Kenya and forms part of the Junior Golf Foundation’s (JGF) efforts to expand access to high-level competition across the country.Now in its second edition, the tournament is among a series of regional WAGR-ranked junior championships scheduled for November, giving young golfers opportunities to compete, earn valuable ranking points and measure their progress against their peers.Eldoret comes alive as NCBA Manchester Salver tees offSpeaking at the start of the championship, Tournament Director and JGF vice president Hannah Gatu highlighted the importance of regional competitions ..

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Last week – red card, this week – historic England call-up for Arsenal prodigy

Max Dowman’s remarkable rise has reached another milestone, with the 16-year-old Arsenal sensation receiving his first England Under-21 call-up and moving within touching distance of another record.Lee Carsley has included the teenager in his squad for November’s friendlies against Portugal and France, having previously represented England at every youth level up to Under-19s. Should Dowman feature, he will become the youngest player ever to represent the Young Lions, breaking a record held by Jude Bellingham.The Real Madrid midfielder was 17 years, two months and two days old when he made his Under-21 debut in September 2020. Dowman, meanwhile, is still just 16.Max Dowman é o artilheiro do Arsenal na Copa da Liga inglês nesta temporada com 2 gols. https://t.co/sWFTx9Hv6d— Arsenal Stats (@arsenalstatsbr) October 27, 2026 His promotion comes as little surprise given the extraordinary progress he has made at Arsenal. After training regularly with Mikel Arteta’s first team during the 2024..

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Youth Olympics: Women’s 3×3 basketball open campaign with victory over Fiji

Kenya made a winning start to their women’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after edging Fiji 12-9 in their opening group match.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsThe Kenyan quartet of Scholasticah Amuhaya, Vivian Moraa, Chelsea Onamu and Brenda Ochieng showed resilience to secure the three-point victory, overcoming an initially difficult start to get their campaign off on a positive note.Amuhaya led Kenya’s scoring with six points, while Ochieng contributed four and Onamu added one as the Kenyan girls held off Fiji to claim their first victory of the competition.Speaking after the match, Moraa admitted that the team had struggled to execute their game plan initially but was pleased with how they rallied together to secure the win. She said the team’s spirit and motivation improved as the game progressed, giving them confidence ahead of their next assignment.Nairobi City Thunder partners reveal ambitions to further invest in Kenyan basketballThe Ke..

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Ten man KCB leave it late against APS Bomet to go top of the table

Ten-man KCB ascended to the top of the FKF Premier League table after they scored a last minute winner in a highly-contested clash against APS Bomet on Friday, 6 November at Police Sacco Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKCB went into the match in second position with 10 points, two points less than league leaders Gor Mahia.The Bankers were therefore targeting to go top of the league table with a win against APS, and it could not come any sweeter.In what was the last action of the evening, Jim Owili rose high to head home a free kick, and guarantee Robert Matano’s charges three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##APS Bomet began the match as the brighter of the two sides and had multiple half chances in the opening 15 minutes, but could not capitalize on them.KCB had to wait until the 24th minute for their first chance, but Assis Mambote shot wide with only the goalkeeper to beat after he was put through by Fidel Origa.12 dropped as Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Star..

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Tusker receive injury boost ahead of Bandari clash as midfielder returns

Tusker FC have received a timely boost ahead of their FKF Premier League clash against Bandari FC following the return of midfielder Rooney Otieno from injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOtieno had been sidelined after picking up a thigh injury during the Brewers’ pre-season training, ruling him out of their CAF Confederation Cup assignments, as well as the club’s opening three league matches of the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##However, the midfielder has now returned to full-contact training, with the club confirming his availability for selection ahead of this weekend’s encounter.”Rooney Otieno completed his first full session after recovering from a thigh injury, and is now available for selection,” Tusker announced.12 dropped as Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Stars squad for South Africa double-headerThe return provides head coach Julien Mette with an additional midfield option as the Brewers seek to build consistency and strengthen their early-season title..

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Nairobi City Thunder partners reveal ambitions to further invest in Kenyan basketball

I&M Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of basketball and sports in Kenya, with the Bank’s partnership with Nairobi City Thunder providing a platform to back elite performance, nurture local talent, and support athletes beyond competition.The Bank hosted the three-time Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) champions at its headquarters on Thursday, 5 November in a homecoming celebration following the team’s unbeaten 2026 title-winning campaign.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsThe event brought together I&M Bank’s leadership and staff, alongside Nairobi City Thunder players, coaches and management, to celebrate the team’s third consecutive unbeaten league title and reflect on the role of private-sector partnerships in strengthening Kenya’s sporting ecosystem.It also provided an opportunity for the Bank to outline its wider ambition to remain actively involved in sports through partnerships that deliver value to teams, athletes, fans and communities.Sp..

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12 dropped as Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Stars squad for South Africa double-header

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man squad for Kenya’s back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEight players from the domestic league have earned made the final cut, with Gor Mahia leading the local contingent with four representatives: goalkeeper Byrne Omondi, defenders Sylvester Owino and Frank Odhiambo, and forward Ben Stanley.Tusker and Nairobi United have contributed two players each: Brian Bwire and Abud Omar of Tusker, and Nairobi United duo Faruk Shikalo and Mohammed Bajaber.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##The squad also features the return of Poland-based defender Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma, who turns out for RKS Raków, and midfielder Alwyn Tera of Armenian side Ararat-Armenia.Tera earns a spot in just over two years, having last featured for Kenya in September 2024 during the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe.South Africa release final squad to face Harambee Stars in 2027 AFCON ..

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