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Blow for Harambee Stars as Romania-based midfielder is ruled out for six months

Harambee Stars have suffered a major setback ahead of the remaining international windows this year after midfielder Richard Odada was ruled out for approximately six months with a leg injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 25-year-old, who plays for Romanian SuperLiga side UTA Arad, sustained a fracture to the right fibula during his side’s goalless draw against Corvinul in the sixth round of the league.Odada was introduced in the 64th minute but was forced to leave the pitch in the 90th minute after suffering the injury, which has now ruled him out for the remainder of the year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915631##UTA Arad confirmed the diagnosis the following day, revealing that the Kenyan suffered a fracture in the medio-distal third of his right fibula.”Richard Odada’s medical situation. Our player suffered a fracture in the medio-distal third of his right fibula, an injury that does not require surgical intervention.The estimated period of absence is approximately six months. W..

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Aldrine Kibet, Amos Wanjala in as Selebwa names U20 squad for AFCON qualifiers

Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) head coach Gilbert Selebwa has been appointed as the new head coach of Kenya’s Rising Stars, taking charge of the national Under-20 team ahead of next month’s CECAFA U20 AFCON qualifiers in Tanzania.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsSelebwa replaces Salim Babu, who guided the previous Rising Stars side to continental football. The experienced tactician and has moved quickly to assemble a provisional squad for the forthcoming assignment. The experienced coach will work alongside former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno and former Ulinzi Stars head coach Dunstan Nyaudo. Legendary Kenyan goalkeeper Francis Onyiso is expected to join the technical bench as goalkeeper coach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915627##The tournament carries considerable importance for the young players, with the two finalists earning the right to represent the region at the 2027 CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana.The provisional squad brings together players from the FKF Premi..

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Impala boosts environmental conservation efforts through partnership with leading foundation

Impala Rugby Club on Wednesday, 26 August announced a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in partnership with Earthlungs Reafforestation Foundation.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe partnership, which brings together members of the Impala Rugby Executive Committee, coaches, supporters and the technical team, is aimed at restoring Kenya’s coastal ecosystems through mangrove reafforestation##NAJAVA_MECA_9915515##As part of this collaboration, Impala Rugby players, management, and supporters will join Earthlungs in a large-scale mangrove planting exercise in Mombasa.Speaking on the partnership, director Brian Jarra noted: “Rugby teaches us teamwork, resilience, and responsibility. By planting mangroves with Earthlungs, we extend those values beyond the pitch to safeguard our environment for future generations.”©AgenciesThis initiative underscores the club’s commitment to sustainability, biodiversity protection, and climate change mitigation.“This partner..

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Gor Mahia announce two special ticket offers for CAF CL tie against former champions

Record Kenyan Premier League champions, Gor Mahia, have unveiled two special ticketing offers for their fans ahead of their home CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC set for Sunday, 6 September (3 pm East African Time ) at Nyayo Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn an announcement on Wednesday, 26 August, K’Ogalo confirmed that they had set up special early-bird tickets to encourage timely purchases, while setting aside 30 tickets for individuals interested in grabbing a seat at the Presidential area.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915740##As per the the club, early bird tickets will retail for Ksh200 (regular), with VIP and VVIP seats going for Ksh1,000 and Ksh2,000 respectively.That special pricing is, however, only set to last for five days, with the deadline set for midnight on Sunday, 30 August.Akonnor on what Gor Mahia need to topple Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League qualifierAs for special sitting at the Presidential area, tickets will..

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Why Lilian Odira has withdrawn from Zurich Diamond League

World 800m champion Lilian Odira has withdrawn from the Zurich Diamond League scheduled for Thursday, 27 August, due to illness.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOdira, 27, announced earlier this week that she would not be taking part in the penultimate leg of the premier one-day athletics event, as she seeks to recover from body weakness accrued from her busy schedule.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915515##“Update from me is I am really sorry that I will not be able to compete at Zurich Diamond League,” the African Championships silver medalist wrote. “I so much wish that it was otherwise, but I must listen to my body.”Detailing her condition, she added: “After Glasgow Commonwealths we had been on the sick bed for [a] couple of days. I didn’t have those important sessions towards Lausanne, but I felt okay. I came out brave to secure some points to get us to the Diamond League final. Since Lausanne I have felt weaker and after taking medical advice we decided it’s not wise to race on Thursday..

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Jone Kubu opens up on red card ordeal that kept him out for 4 months

Kabras RFC flyhalf Jone Kubu has opened up on the difficult months he spent on the sidelines after receiving a red card in the Kenya Cup semifinal against Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKubu was sent off early in the second half at the Kakamega Showground for a dangerous foul, resulting in an automatic suspension that ruled him out of the Kenya Cup final against KCB Rugby.The suspension came at a crucial stage of the season, forcing the experienced Kenya international to miss the Kenya Cup final, the Enterprise Cup and the opening two legs of the National 7s Circuit.Former Kenya Sevens star bags major title in USFor Kubu, being forced to watch his teammates from the sidelines proved particularly difficult.“It feels so nice and awesome to be back. I missed playing with the boys. Watching them from the outside is quite different from being on the pitch with them. I’m so happy and excited to be back in the mix with the boys,” he told Mozzart Sp..

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Moroccan wonderkid has arrived – Bouaddi to Manchester City!

Manchester City have officially announced the arrival of Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, with the 18-year-old putting pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at the Etihad until 2031. The transfer has been completed and all necessary international clearances have been secured and the Moroccan is joining the English club for £86 million.Bouaddi joins City with a growing reputation as one of the brightest young players in world football. He leaves Lille after making 96 appearances for the French club, while he has already earned eight caps for Morocco at international level.First words from our new Blue 💬🩵— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 26, 2026 His rise through the ranks has been remarkably quick. Bouaddi made his senior debut for Lille in the UEFA Europa Conference League just three days after his 16th birthday and subsequently developed into an important presence in the team’s midfield.Following the completion of his move, Bouaddi expressed his excit..

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What’s wrong with Sterling? Facing up to 2 years in prison over drug and driving charges

Raheem Sterling is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen following the crash involving his £270,000 Lamborghini in May.The 31-year-old former Premier League star was arrested after the incident and could receive a prison sentence of up to two years if convicted.The incident happened on the M3 in Hampshire on May 28, shortly before 9am. Police were alerted after reports of a Lamborghini being driven erratically along the motorway. Dashcam footage appeared to show the black SUV repeatedly crossing lanes, with other motorists forced to react to avoid a collision.🚨 𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Raheem Sterling has been CHARGED with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and failing to provide a specimen following a £270,000 Lamborghini crash!Motorists reportedly called emergency services after seeing his… pic.twitter.com/RWPN7I2zl5— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) August 25, 2026 The m..

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Wanyonyi, Cherotich and Koech lead Kenyan charge at Zurich Diamond League

Kenyan stars Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Faith Cherotich and Phanuel Koech will lead the country’s charge at Weltklasse Zürich on Thursday as the Wanda Diamond League makes its final stop before next month’s series finale in Brussels, Belgium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe trio will be among the world’s leading athletes converging at the Letzigrund Stadium, with each carrying strong credentials into the prestigious meeting.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##Wanyonyi headlines the Kenyan contingent in the men’s 800m, returning to his specialist distance after a remarkable run of form that has established him as one of the world’s leading middle-distance athletes.The Olympic and reigning world champion heads into Zurich with significant momentum. He recently broke the world record over 1000m in Monaco, clocking 2:11.83, before winning the 800m at the Lausanne Diamond League in 1:42.19.Kejelcha recaptures world half marathon record as Ethiopians dominate Buenos AiresThe Zurich 800m has attrac..

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Bonface Ambani reveals 4 areas of focus ahead of AFC Leopards’ new season

AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani says the club is focusing on four key areas ahead of the new 2026/27 season, with the ultimate objective of ending their 29-year wait for the FKF Premier League title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIngwe came agonisingly close to winning the league last season, but their hopes faded in the final weeks as Gor Mahia surged ahead to claim the championship.Leopards eventually settled for a runners-up position, recording their best league finish in recent years and renewing belief that the club can once again compete consistently for major honours.##NAJAVA_MECA_9915617##Despite that progress, Ambani insists last season’s achievements have been put aside, with the squad expected to embrace a fresh challenge and maintain the hunger required to compete for the title.“Let the season begin. In God We Trust. Season 2026/27. Raising the bar. We are not concentrating on the friendly results. We are working on our structure, defensive shape, counter-..

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