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Kibera Soccer Women secured a 2-0 win over Kayole Starlets to claim the bragging rights in the Slum Derby played on Sunday, 1 November at Vapor Grounds.The encounter brought together two of Kenya’s most prominent slum-based teams in a thrilling FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) clash. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKibera headed into the fixture in impressive form, having won their previous four matches. They occupied third place in the league standings while Kayole had recorded mixed results in their recent outings, registering two wins, two draws and a defeat. The results had left them seventh on the league table.Kibera made their intentions clear from the opening whistle, starting the match at a high tempo that Kayole struggled to match in the early stages.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077483##The reigning FKF Cup champions broke the deadlock in the fifth minute through Christine Joy, who expertly converted a free kick to give Kibera an early advantage.Kayole responded with a series o..

Kenyan basketball star Madina Okot missed out on a chance to become a WNBA champion after her Atlanta Dream side lost 68-63 to Golden State Valkyries in a historic Game 7 of the 2026 Finals on Saturday night.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe defeat at Chase Center in San Francisco ended Atlanta’s championship hopes, with Golden State claiming their maiden WNBA title just two seasons after joining the league.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077645##Okot, who has been part of Atlanta’s maiden Finals campaign, did not feature in the decisive encounter, having been listed as unavailable through a coach’s decision.The Kenyan’s side had an opportunity to make history but were undone by a remarkable second-half performance from Gabby Williams, who scored 30 points to lead Golden State to victory and claim the Finals Most Valuable Player award.Williams had managed just two points before the break but exploded after halftime, pouring in 28 points in the second half, including 15 in the third quarte..

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga featured for 81 minutes as Al Arabi held Al Rayyan to a goalless draw on Saturday and denied their opponents the opportunity to move clear in the Qatar Stars League title race.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe result left Al Rayyan second in the standings with 18 points after eight rounds, level with leaders Al Sadd and third-placed Al Duhail.Rayyan trail Sadd on goal difference, having scored 13 goals more than they have conceded compared to the leaders’ +1; Duhail have a +11 goal difference.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077478##Al Arabi remains fourth with 13 points, while Lusail climbed to seventh on nine points following a late 2-1 victory over bottom-placed Al Sailiya.At Al Thumama Stadium, both sides created opportunities but could not find a breakthrough in an entertaining encounter.Al Arabi started brightly, with Pablo Sarabia testing Rayyan goalkeeper Mahmoud Abu Nada in the 11th minute, before Ahmed Alaa forced Jassim Al-Hail into action ..

Harambee Stars forward Micah Obiero came off the bench to score Carlisle United’s third goal on Saturday as they beat Altrincham 4-2 at the J. Davidson Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe win extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to seven matches and secured a fourth consecutive away victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077500##Obiero, who was making his eighth league appearance since joining the club, was introduced in the 83rd minute, replacing Leonard Duru.The Kenyan striker needed just five minutes to make his mark, finding the back of the net in the 88th minute to restore Carlisle’s lead after the hosts had fought back to level the score.Goals from Callum Whelan, Callum Camps, Obiero, and Jonah Lowes secured the victory for the visitors, while Lucas Weaver scored both of Altrincham’s goals.Government on how Kenya stands to benefit from Bayern Munich vs Ajax friendlyCarlisle head coach Rob Elliot made three changes to his starting lineup, bringing in Teddy Jenks, C..

Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has taken a significant step in his spiritual life after completing the process of becoming a full member of the Friends Quaker Church.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced shot-stopper was fully admitted into the church last Sunday after completing the required stages of religious instruction.It marked an important milestone in his Christian faith as he seeks to deepen his relationship with God.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077478##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, the former Saint George goalkeeper and Mozzart Bet Cup winner said his decision was driven by a desire to dedicate more of his life to serving God.”I am now ready to start another journey in God, and I am motivated by serving the living God,” he said.Matasi explained that faith has remained an important part of his life, particularly during difficult moments away from the football pitch.He has previously spoken about how his relationship with God has helped him navigate chall..

Kenya emerged as the highest-ranked nation from the CECAFA region at the 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Patrick Nyale-coached side finished 26th globally among 189 participating countries.The Kenyan boys finished ahead of nine other nations from the region that featured in the inaugural competition, with South Sudan their closest CECAFA challengers at position 48.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077478##Uganda ranked 69th, followed by Rwanda in 80th place and Somalia at 100th. Burundi finished 104th, Tanzania 114th, Sudan 140th, Ethiopia 162nd and Djibouti 170th.The 26th-place finish capped an encouraging maiden appearance for Kenya, who recorded five wins, two draws and three defeats in their 10 matches under head coach Nyale.The team made an impressive start in Baku, going unbeaten in the group stage to finish top of Group Z and secure qualification for the Tier A classification phase.Aldrine Kibet back as Kimani names provisional U..

Locked on the same points total but arriving in starkly contrasting frames of mind, crisis-hit Juventus and a resurgent Napoli lock horns in a heavyweight Sunday night Serie A showdown.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLuciano Spalletti envisioned a far different celebration for his 50th match at the Juventus helm, as he had to endure watching his side slump to a 2-0 midweek defeat at Genoa that piles mounting pressure on his position a year after taking charge.The Bianconeri have mustered just two wins across six outings since the international break, with their 14-point tally their second-lowest after nine rounds since 2016/17.##NAJAVA_MECA_10076739##While their overall home record remains in positive territory (W3, D2, L1), their last victory on familiar turf dates back to September 20, meaning there is a distinct threat of going three consecutive competitive home fixtures without a win for the first time since October 2025 here.Confined to the stands against his former cl..

He is already in his fourth season at the club, having settled down and found his footballing home in Milan, and the Rossoneri have made sure Christian Pulisic is handsomely rewarded for his loyalty.The Italian giants’ attacking midfielder has extended his contract until the summer of 2031, putting an end to speculation surrounding his future. However, it is the financial details of the new agreement that have attracted particular attention.According to The Athletic, Pulisic will now earn a guaranteed €6.5 million net per year, while performance-related bonuses could take his annual earnings to as much as €10 million. By comparison, the American had previously been earning €4 million net per season at San Siro.“In love with this Club” ❤️ Hear from the man himself 🎙️ https://t.co/eJBy968DJp— AC Milan (@acmilan) October 30, 2026 The new terms will make him Milan’s second-highest-paid player, behind only French midfielder Adrien Rabiot.The seven-time European champions have thus made it a..

Kenya U23 head coach Anthony Kimani has named a provisional squad for the upcoming two-legged second-round U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Ivory Coast.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsKimani has retained the bulk of the squad that eliminated Tanzania in the opening round, while introducing several new faces as the Emerging Stars prepare for another crucial qualification test.Among the notable additions are Celta Vigo forward Aldrine Kibet, who missed out against Tanzania as he was finalising his work permit in Spain, FC Rosengård midfielder Humphrey Aroko, and Jack Steel of St. Bonaventure.The new entrants also include Emmanuel Osoro of Power Dynamos, Javan Ochieng of Hickory, Colin Akeno of Manglerud Star, and goalkeepers Bernard Jairo of Nairobi United and Kevin Oduor of Kenya Police.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Elvis Rupia’s diagonal run decided the disciplined forces derbyKakamega Homeboyz defender Jackson Imbiakha and Nairobi United midfielder Mark Kithome..

Two sides who were on opposite ends of penalty shootout results in midweek Carabao Cup action face off when top-four chasing Liverpool host reigning Premier League champions, Arsenal.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLiverpool might not be playing scintillating football at present, but their results sound them out as one of the country’s most in-form teams having won nine of their last 11 matches.Following their win on penalties against Chelsea in midweek, It’s now three wins in a row for the Reds at Anfield, and few would be against Andoni Iraola’s men adding to that tally given their Spanish boss has lost just two of his 27 Premier League managerial games in 2026.##NAJAVA_MECA_10075977##One of those coming at home to Arsenal whilst in charge of Bournemouth last term should be enough to temper expectations, as should a record of just two wins in their last nine Sunday-held home league games (D4, L3).Arsenal suffered a harrowing upset in their midweek cup assignment, as they l..