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Charles Momanyi is on the verge of completing a sensational return to Kakamega Homeboyz after ending his five-year stay at Tusker.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSources close to Homeboyz have confirmed to Mozzart Sport that the experienced center-back is set to “return home,” with the club in the final stages of sealing a deal that will see one of its former defensive leaders reunite with the Kakamega-based outfit ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The move comes just days after Momanyi officially announced his departure from Tusker in an emotional farewell message shared on his Facebook page, bringing to an end a successful chapter that saw him rise from assistant captain to club captain.”Wearing the Tusker colors has been one of the greatest moments of my football career,” Momanyi wrote.The defender thanked the club’s management, coaches, technical staff, teammates, and supporters for standing by him throughout his journey.”The responsibili..

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo has officially confirmed his departure from Ethiopian giants St George FC, bringing an end to his one-season spell with the record Ethiopian champions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced shot-stopper announced his exit through an emotional message on his official Facebook page, thanking the club’s management, coaches, teammates and supporters for the role they played during his stay in Addis Ababa.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotion”My journey at St George has come to an end. I would like to thank the management for giving me an opportunity to represent the biggest club in Ethiopian football. I would also like to thank the coaching staff for always believing in me even at my lowest point, especially goalkeeper coach Daniel, who has been a father figure to me.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847772##I would also like to thank my fellow players who stood with me side by side in the battlefield, especially when we w..

KCB FC have completed the signing of experienced midfielder Fidel Origa as they continue to strengthen their squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers confirmed the arrival of the combative midfielder in a statement, making him the club’s second signing of the ongoing transfer window.Kenyan prospect signs Everton scholarship, earns U18 promotionIn the announcement, KCB disclosed that the experienced midfielder has signed a two-year contract that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2028/29 season.”Welcome to the Lions’ Den, Fidel. The defensive midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the club,” KCB announced.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847731##Origa joins the Bankers from Gor Mahia after parting ways with the record league champions by mutual consent, bringing to an end his stay at K’Ogalo after just one season despite having initially signed a two-year contract.The midfielder arrives at KCB with a wealth of to..

Kenyan middle-distance runner Lilian Odira has come out strongly in support of Faith Kipyegon following criticism over the three-time Olympic champion’s challenging start to the 2026 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipyegon came under scrutiny after finishing fourth in the women’s 3000m at the Monaco Diamond League earlier this month, clocking 8:24.21.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The race was won by fellow Kenyan Agnes Ngetich in a world-leading and personal best time of 8:08.95, just days after Kipyegon had also settled for third in the women’s mile at the Prefontaine Classic in 4:17.80.After the race, Kipyegon revealed she had not been at full fitness, explaining that she had been managing a hamstring injury sustained during the Shanghai Diamond League.Millions Emmanuel Wanyonyi earned after record-breaking Monaco Diamond League runSpeaking in defense of the decorated athlete, Odira urged Kenyans to remain patient and remember Kipyegon’s remarkable contribution to the co..

Stay humble in victory and dignified in defeat, says a well-known sports proverb.Unfortunately, last night, during and especially after the second World Cup semi-final, not all players lived up to this principle.On-pitch provocations and taunting are an integral and unavoidable part of football. And when the rivals are two nations with a troubled shared history like Argentina and England, the whole affair is taken to another level.Elite losing mentality & Tuchel’s tactical suicideEither way, players should keep in mind that they represent their country and must act accordingly, maintaining their composure.Last night, Jude Bellingham failed.After the match, while the Argentinians celebrated their triumph, the Real Madrid superstar snapped and slapped La Albiceleste defender Valentin Barco on the head, sparking a melee on the pitch.🔵🎬 Jude Bellingham slapping Chelsea’s Valentín Barco on the head.So unprofessional. pic.twitter.com/vMx8CrmZ7D— 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐙𝐨𝐧𝐞 (@TheChelsZoneX) July 15, 2026 And ..

Kenyan international goalkeeper Ephy Awuor has completed a move to Cypriot Women’s First Division side Lakatamia, becoming the latest Harambee Starlets player to secure a transfer to Europe.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe highly rated shot stopper joins the club ahead of the new season, after Lakatamia finished fourth in the 2025/26 Cypriot Women’s First Division campaign.The Cypriot outfit confirmed the signing on its official social media platforms.”Welcome, international goalkeeper from Kenya, Ephy Awuor. We wish her a season full of health and success.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##Awuor heads to Cyprus with experience at both youth and international levels.She was part of the Junior Starlets squad that made history by becoming the first Kenyan football team to feature at a FIFA tournament after qualifying for the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.She is expected to bolster Lakatamia’s goalkeeping department as the club aims to push higher up the league table during the upco..

AC Milan shot-stopper Mike Maignan has overtaken former Harambee Stars head coach Bernard Lama in the France all-time goalkeeper appearances list after earning his 47th international cap.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 31-year-old custodian achieved the milestone after starting in France’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving into fourth place among the country’s most-capped goalkeepers.AFC Leopards leave State House with Ksh35 million and promise of new modern training groundMaignan, who made his senior international debut in October 2020, has firmly established himself as France’s first-choice goalkeeper following the international retirement of long-serving captain Hugo Lloris after the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Renowned for his commanding presence, exceptional shot-stopping ability and composure in possession, the Paris Saint-Germain academy graduate has become a key figure in Didier Deschamps’ side, playing a crucial rol..

Kenyan forward Silko Thomas Otieno has completed his move to English League One side Wycombe Wanderers, this after walking away from Championship club Leicester City as a free-agent.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThomas was unveiled by The Chairboys on Wednesday, 15 July, having put pen to paper on his contract at Marlow Road on Tuesday afternoon, after completing his medical.The club, however, did not mention the length of the contract. ©Wycombe WanderersSilko signs,” Wycombe posted on their pages announcing their new signing. “Please welcome our fifth new signing of the summer so far.”The development ends what had been a puzzling few days for Thomas, who earlier this week decided to walk away from a contract-extension from his previous club Leicester City.As per sources close to the club, Thomas decided against committing his future with the Foxes for a new challenge, despite having a new offer on the table, and being part of the club’s end-of-season retained list.Kenyan..

Harambee Starlets’ preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) were briefly thrown into uncertainty after players, reportedly,staged protests at the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Goal Project offices in Kasarani over unpaid allowances.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe demonstrations erupted on Wednesday, barely 24 hours after the team received an official send-off from President William Ruto at State House, where the Head of State assured the players that all financial matters had been addressed ahead of the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847452##Videos circulating on social media showed a group of players singing, dancing, and chanting outside the federation’s offices, demanding the immediate payment of their outstanding dues.”No money, no France. No money, no WAFCON,” the players chanted, warning they would not travel for the planned training camp in France or participate in the tournament if the allowances were not paid.The protests came as part of th..

Around the world, there is a custom of putting photos of missing persons on milk cartons. And the reason is highly logical – milk is one of the most widely bought products, so the largest number of people will see a photo and, hopefully, recognize a person, recall where they had seen them, and help them be found.Ironically speaking, thanks to his last night’s performance – or the lack of it – Kylian Mbappe’s face could have found its place on a milk carton with a big caption below the Frenchman’s photo, saying Have you seen this man?Official records say he featured in the World Cup semi-final against Spain last night, but those who watched the game might disagree.Les Bleus are Les Miserables! Incredible Spain put France to the sword in a tactical masterpieceJokes aside, the France captain played the full 90 minutes, but his impact was minimal, and his threat was completely nullified. Mbappe was neutralized and rendered ineffective.To make it clear, the Real Madrid superstar has the rig..