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The Kenyan U17 girls’ team, Junior Starlets, has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Africa 3-1 in the second leg of the final round of the qualifiers.The contest, staged at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, saw Starlets rally from behind to secure the vital win and secure their second ever ticket to the World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsStarlets made history after becoming the first Kenyan football team to qualify for the World Cup after punching a ticket to the 2024 finals held in the Dominican Republic.Having beaten South Africa 2-0 in the final round od qualification to the 2026 finals, Mildred Cheche’s charges needed just a draw to book a place in the global showpiece set to be held in Morocco in November.However, coach Cheche and the team took no chances, fighting hard in the second half to not only level matters, but also win the match convincingly.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Further, Cheche and her girls understood the need to sign off th..

Immediate former Nairobi United head coach ,Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor, has returned to South Sudan after being unveiled as the new assistant coach of reigning Premier League champions El Merreikh Bentiu on a one-year long contract.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Bentiu-based club confirmed the appointment through its official social media platforms, welcoming the experienced Kenyan tactician to its technical bench ahead of the new season.”The Pride of Bentiu welcomes our new Assistant Coach, Godfrey Oduor, all the way from Kenya.Coach Godfrey joins the technical team and will serve as Assistant Coach alongside head coach Jean Claude on a one-year contract.We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contribution to the club’s success. Please join us in giving Coach Godfrey a warm welcome to the Pride of Bentiu family.Karibu, Coach Godfrey Oduor,” the club posted.Oduor’s appointment marks a return to familiar territory, with the Kenyan coach heading back to Sou..

New Gor Mahia winger David Odhiambo has paid an emotional tribute to his late parents after completing his dream move to the FKF Premier League record champions, revealing that seeing him wear the club’s famous green and white colours was their greatest wish.The former Kakamega Homeboyz attacker took to social media shortly after his unveiling to reflect on the deeply personal significance of joining K’Ogalo, describing the transfer as more than just another career milestone.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Odhiambo revealed that both his father and mother had long hoped to see him represent Gor Mahia, but neither lived long enough to witness the dream become a reality.The pacey winger lost his father several years ago before suffering another devastating blow with the recent death of his mother, who was laid to rest last month.Western and Nyanza Region champions crowned as schools secure KSSSA national games slotsIn a heartfelt message, the winger dedicated the move to both parents.”A few years..

Switzerland’s World Cup dream ended in bitter controversy on Saturday, as Breel Embolo was sent off after a VAR review during his side’s 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina in the quarter-finals.The incident unfolded when referee initially booked Leandro Paredes for a challenge on Embolo. However, video replays suggested the Swiss forward had already begun going to ground before any contact was made.After reviewing the footage, the referee rescinded Paredes’ yellow card and instead cautioned Embolo for simulation. Since the striker had already been booked earlier in the match, the second yellow resulted in a red card, forcing Switzerland to play the rest of the contest—then level at 1-1—with 10 men.This dive from Embolo gets funnier every time you watch it. What was he thinking when he went down like that?😭pic.twitter.com/oqPQMQXXnr— MC (@CrewsMat10) July 12, 2026 “I just don’t understand how VAR can make that kind of decision,” Swiss defender Nico Elvedi said after the match.The dismis..

The Kenya Women’s U17 national team’s big day has finally arrived. The Junior Starlets take on their South African counterparts in the decisive FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier today, Sunday, July 12, at Nyayo National Stadium, with kick-off set for 3:00 pm.The two teams will meet in the second leg of the third and final qualifying round, with a place at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup at stake.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Kenya head into the match with one foot in the World Cup after securing a 2-0 away victory over South Africa in the first leg played on Saturday, July 4, at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria.Goals from Faith Boke and Brenda Achieng, either side of half-time, handed the Mildred Cheche-coached side a crucial advantage heading into the return leg at Nyayo Stadium.Nonetheless, coach Cheche has warned her team against complacency, insisting that the tie is far from over.“The job is not yet done. We cannot afford to be in a celebratory mood yet. We will all need to concentrate..

Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has highlighted the strengths that her team possesses ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two countries are set to meet in the return leg of a third and final round of the World Cup qualifiers on Sunday, 12 July at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1500 hrs.Why Victor Wanyama opted to open his academy in Busia and NairobiKenya head into the match with one leg in the World Cup, having secured a 2-0 win in the away fixture played in Pretoria, South Africa, on Saturday, 4 July.Speaking ahead of the Nyayo Stadium showdown, Cheche attributed the team’s success so far over the two rounds to the versatility of her players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844184##“Having a player who can literally play in any position is very good, and in our selection this year, that is what we were looking at—that we have players who can play more than two or three positions. Faith Boke, fo..

The government of Kenya has once again extended its efforts to upgrade sporting infrastructure, with major construction works currently underway at the Thika Stadium in Kiambu County, at least according to the latest photos from the facility.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOver the last three years, the government has embarked on an ambitious sporting infrastructure development program, with at least 25 stadia upgraded to a minimum seating capacity of 10,000 across the country.Harambee Stars prospect signs with German fourth-tier clubThika Stadium, one of the most iconic and historic facilities in the central region, has not been left behind, with construction already ongoing.The facility, which was initially being upgraded by the County Government of Kiambu, was taken over by the national government in order to upgrade its seating capacity and achieve a faster completion date.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842131##According to the photos shared by the Principal Secretary (PS) for the Stat..

Kenya U17 Women’s national team head coach Mildred Cheche has issued a passionate call to Kenyans to support the team in their crucial tie against South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Junior Starlets will face their South African counterparts in the second leg of the third and final 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier match scheduled for Sunday, 12 July at the Nyayo National Stadium from 1500 hrs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##Kenya head into the match with a huge advantage, following a 2-0 win over Bantwana in the first leg that drew the World Cup dream closer.With 90 minutes separating Junior Starlets from the global tourney, Cheche, who was speaking during the Police FC gala dinner on Tuesday, 7 July had a message to the Kenyan faithful.Harambee Stars prospect signs with German fourth-tier club“We appreciate the support that we have been receiving from Kenyans and we urge them to turn up in large numbers at Nyayo and show their support to the team. A full Nyayo..

Football thrives on odd twists of fate, and this World Cup has spun another, starring three well-known figures from Everton’s not-so-distant history.Three managers, three nations, yet all sharing the same World Cup heartbreak.Just seen the best stat of the World Cup. That 5 of the top 8 ranked teams going into the World Cup have made it to the last 8, and the 3 who didnt are managed by Ex Everton managers. Fucking cursed we are— Barto (@_barto1) July 9, 2026 Roberto Martinez, Carlo Ancelotti and Ronald Koeman, each once at the helm of the now-deserted Goodison Park, watched their World Cup dreams dissolve at the same hurdle: the Round of 16.The 52-year-old, who guided the Toffees from 2013 to 2016, steered Portugal into the knockouts, escaping a Round of 32 exit thanks to Goncalo Ramos’ late heroics against Croatia, only to fall 1-0 to Spain.Martinez is out, Jorge Jesus is coming nextMartinez found himself under the spotlight as one of the main culprits of Portugal’s underwhelming run,..

It’s still too early to say who will win the 2026 World Cup. France are considered favourites, though Argentina, riding on Lionel Messi’s brilliance, and Spain – along with all the other remaining teams, of course – have a major say in the matter.However, even before the tournament’s conclusion, we can determine which player has been its greatest Cinderella story: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.What’s next for Cabo Verde’s hero? Vozinha has a street named in his honorThe man who, alongside his teammates, stunned giants such as Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina, and eventually impressed the football world, has become an overnight star. The number of his Instagram followers rose from around 40,000 to over 20 million, surpassing Iker Casillas to become the most-followed custodian in the world.FALSE 10: Netflix producers, hear us out…For some, fame comes earlier in their career. For Vozinha, it came at the twilight of his career, at 40, but he has no intention to stop playing – not now, when ..