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Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has explained why he is confident his side can overcome Al Hilal Omdurman in the semi-finals of the CECAFA Kagame Cup.The two sides will face off at Kigali Pelé Stadium from 1600 hrs on Tuesday, with both teams aiming to book a place in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875964##The clash pits together two of East and North Africa’s most successful clubs. K’Ogalo are record 22-time FKF Premier League champions, while Al Hilal have won the Sudan Premier League a record 31 times.Ahead of the encounter, Akonnor said Gor Mahia had studied their opponents and identified areas they can exploit.”We watched their last match. They are a good team, but we equally saw their weaknesses. We know our strengths and what we can do to prevent them from functioning well during the match,” said Akonnor.Gor Mahia Face Al Hilal in blockbuster Kagame Cup semi-finalThe Ghanaian tactician also believes Gor Mahia’s winning mentality gives them every reason to be confident.”We will be..

Arsene Wenger has publicly distanced himself from FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup, insisting the proposal had to be abandoned to protect the integrity and independence of world football’s governing body.The former Arsenal manager, now FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, stressed he had no involvement in the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project and only learned about it through media reports.Infantino admits defeat, scraps the World Cup sale project”The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question,” Wenger said in a statement.”I firmly believe in an independent FIFA that serves our game with commitment, transparency and integrity.”Wenger also outlined his current responsibilities within FIFA, explaining that he oversees global football development, youth academies, coaching education, and technical projects, and serves as an adviser to the International Footba..

For decades, Kakuma Refugee Camp has been viewed through the lens of humanitarian crises; stories of displacement, survival and uncertainty dominating conversations about one of the world’s largest refugee settlements.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsRarely has the conversation centred on football.Yet tucked away in the dusty pitches of northwestern Kenya are hundreds of young players chasing a dream that often ends before it even begins. Not because they lack talent, but because few people know they exist.KSSSA: Former champions Highway silence Yala but Menengai dash semi-final hopesKahawa Pride want to change that.On Tuesday, 28 July, the Nairobi-based club celebrated its fourth anniversary at Nyayo National Stadium by unveiling what they believe could become one of Kenyan football’s most transformative grassroots projects: Kakuma Pride. The satellite club was created to identify, nurture and develop footballers from Kakuma Refugee Camp.It was more than just a ceremonial u..

Newly acquired KCB FC forward Assis Batshi Mambote has revealed the key attributes he brings to the club, even as he eyes history by clinching what is proving to be an elusive chase for silverware at the Bankers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMambote is one of the fresh faces at KCB who have been recruiting new players in a bid to bolster the squad in readiness to challenge for both the FKF Premier League and the Mozzart Bet Cup.Gor Mahia forced to dip into transfer market after injury crisisOne of the key areas that needed dire strengthening for the Bankers was the forward line, which proved to be a weak link in the 2025/26 campaign.KCB responded to the need by roping in Mambote from Shabana FC, and in his first sit-down with the club’s media, he laid bare the value he adds to the club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875966##“I have many abilities. I can hold the ball, I can link up play, and I think my decision-making while playing will also be an asset to the team.As a striker, I think ..

Former champions Highway Secondary School bowed out of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national football games despite ending St Mary’s Yala’s unbeaten run with a deserved 2-0 victory on Tuesday.The Nairobi champions produced one of their best performances of the tournament to hand Yala their first defeat, but it was not enough to secure a semifinal place after Menengai High School defeated Tononoka High School 4-1 in the other Group B fixture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##Takaba Mixed Secondary School also booked a place in the last four after brushing aside Tumaini Secondary School 4-2Knowing only victory would keep their hopes alive, Highway flew out of the blocks and almost found the breakthrough inside two minutes when Rial Biliew forced his way into the box before seeing his effort stopped.The Nairobi side continued to camp inside Yala’s half during the opening exchanges as Ayaga Benson and Ian Nzisa dictated play from midfield while St Mary’s remained compac..

Chelsea are weighing up the possibility of sending Mykhailo Mudryk to sister club Strasbourg on loan as the Ukrainian prepares for his long-awaited return following an anti-doping suspension. Rather than rushing him back into the intensity of the Premier League, the Blues believe a spell in France could be the ideal way for him to regain rhythm, confidence, and sharpness.Mudryk is finally eligible to return to competitive football after his suspension was overturned. The winger has not featured in an official match since returning an initial positive test for meldonium. Although he was later handed a four-year ban, a lengthy appeals process ultimately led to the case being resolved in his favor.Mudryk is back: Chelsea winger completes comeback after doping case endsChelsea are understandably reluctant to throw him straight into one of Europe’s most demanding leagues after such a long absence. Their priority is to help the 25-year-old recover his physical condition, rebuild confidence, ..

Junior Starlets forwards Joan Ogola and Beryl Okumu put on a finishing masterclass as Nyakach Girls produced the biggest victory of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games, hammering Kiarithe Girls 20-0 to book a place in the semifinals.Nyakach entered the final group stage match knowing victory would secure their place in the last four, but few could have predicted the scoreline that followed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875563##The Nyanza champions dominated possession from the first whistle, camped inside the Kiarithe half and carved open the defence at will as they delivered a relentless attacking display that left their opponents with no answer.Ogola was once again the standout performer, continuing her impressive tournament after helping herself to six goals.Every time the Junior Starlets forward got in behind the defence, she looked dangerous, showing composure in front of goal as she completed a double hat trick.Her strike partner Okumu was equally devastating, ..

Kakamega High School’s march into the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games semi-finals on Monday had hundreds of Green Commandos supporters celebrating at Mpesa Foundation Academy, but among them was one fan whose journey to Thika carried a deeper meaning than the result itself.Reverend Bishop Cornelius Matunda had travelled twice in less than 24 hours just to watch his son, Macklin Adika, play, and the long trip turned into a memorable one after the youngster came off the bench to score and provide an assist in Kakamega’s commanding 4-0 victory over Tumaini Secondary School.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872547##For the bishop, the celebrations were not only about Kakamega taking another step towards reclaiming the national title but also about witnessing a dream he has nurtured for years continue to unfold before his eyes.Having left Nairobi on Saturday for Kakamega to lead Sunday service, Matunda immediately hit the road again after preaching, determined to be in Thika ..

Gor Mahia captain Sylvester Owino has blamed inadequate pre-season preparations for the calf injury that will sideline him for the opening months of the 2026/27 season, describing the setback as a major personal disappointment just as he was preparing to lead the record league champions into a new campaign.The Harambee Stars defender sustained a sprain to his right calf, an injury expected to keep him sidelined for about two months.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875964##It is the second calf injury Owino has suffered this year, having sustained a similar problem in his left calf during Gor Mahia’s FKF Premier League encounter against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in March.The latest setback means the experienced centre-back is set to miss Gor Mahia’s opening FKF Premier League fixtures, with the new season scheduled to kick off on August 22, as well as the club’s CAF Champions League preliminary round matches in September.Mombasa United turn to former Yanga SC head coach ahead of Premier L..

Bernardo Silva says joining Real Madrid was an opportunity he simply could not turn down after completing his first day as a player of the European champions under new head coach Jose Mourinho.The Portugal international, who arrived on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City, underwent his medical before taking part in his first two training sessions at Real Madrid City alongside his new teammates.Mourinho’s crew getting stronger: Bernardo heads to Bernabeu!Speaking to Real Madrid TV afterwards, Silva admitted he was thrilled to begin the next chapter of his career.”It feels special and I’m very happy to be here,” he said.”There is no need to talk about this club because its history speaks for itself. I’m excited to get started and I’ll do everything I can to help this team continue winning, because that’s what Real Madrid does best.”I’m just another player here to help this spectacular club keep its winning tradition.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9879090##The 31-year-old, who turns 32 next Mon..