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The Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games return from Sunday, 26 July to Sunday, 2 August in Kiambu County Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFootball will, once again, take centre stage with a new national champion guaranteed after reigning champions St. Joseph’s Boys’ Kitale were eliminated at the county stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##The road to Thika has also claimed several other established school football giants. Last year’s standout sides: Musingu High School, Kirangari High School, Moi High School, Serani Secondary School and Agai High School, all failed to qualify, blowing the race for the title wide open.With many familiar faces missing, this year’s tournament presents one of the most unpredictable fields in recent memory.Mozzart Sport takes a closer look at the seven confirmed teams heading to Thika. At the time of writing, the North Eastern Region had yet to determine its representative, with the qualifiers scheduled for the week beginnin..

The grand finale of the World Cup between Argentina and Spain (tonight at 22:00) has once again launched one of the most intriguing football questions in history into the spotlight: Just how close was Lionel Messi to wearing the red jersey of La Furia Roja?In an alternate reality, the entire history of the sport could have looked completely different had the shy boy from Rosario decided in favor of the country that provided him with medical treatment and his football rise.Writing history or passing the torch? Spain vs Argentina: The ultimate showdownMessi grew up in a modest home in a working-class neighborhood of Rosario, spending endless hours playing football with his older brothers and friends on dusty, rocky streets. When word got out about an extraordinarily gifted but exceptionally small boy, Barcelona offered not only a contract but also to pay for the expensive growth hormone treatments necessary for his normal development.At the age of 13, Messi packed his bags and moved to t..

Bandari FC have embarked on a major squad restructuring after parting ways with 11 players as preparations for the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season gather pace.Sources close to Mozzart Sport indicate that the sweeping changes have been sanctioned by newly-appointed head coach Charles Okere, who has wasted little time in shaping the squad to fit his vision following his appointment last week.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tactician is expected to oversee a significant rebuild at the Mombasa-based club as he looks to restore Bandari’s competitiveness after a disappointing campaign last season.Among the biggest names on the departure list is striker Mohamed Barisa. The forward joined the Dockers from Nzoia Sugar in 2024 and spent two seasons at the club, but now leaves as part of the ongoing restructuring.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Also heading for the exit is experienced wing-back Herit Mungai, who arrived at Bandari after previous stints with Mathare United, KCB and FC T..

Tusker FC defender Dennis Wanjala has explained why he shunned all other suitors to sign for Shabana FC.Wanjala is among the players who parted ways with 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup champions Tusker FC during the current off-season transfer window and had been one of the most sought-after defenders on the market.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##While a host of clubs, including Mara Sugar and Kakamega Homeboyz, were interested in signing him, the former Nairobi City Stars defender chose Shabana as his preferred club and signed a two-year contract with the Glamour Boys.In an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport after putting pen to paper, Wanjala disclosed what endeared the club to him.“I chose Shabana because it is one of the biggest teams in the country and has a massive following, which is attractive to any footballer,” said Wanjala.A Ten-Goal Epic in Miami as England Edge Out France in World Cup ThrillerApart from Shabana’s pedigree, their title ambitions were also a key factor in swaying Wanjala’s..

A bizarre story has emerged from Turkey, where Christ Inao Ulai’s transfer from Trabzonspor to Fiorentina has turned into a full-blown drama. Even Trabzonspor’s executives reportedly struggled to believe what had happened, suspecting an attempt to sabotage the agreed deal.The Ivory Coast midfielder claims he was literally abducted at Istanbul Airport by individuals posing as Trabzonspor representatives. The extraordinary story was first reported by well-connected Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, with astonishing details later surfacing about an alleged plot to derail the multi-million-euro transfer.🇨🇮💎 Christian Inao Oulai (20) is Fiorentina’s newest signing.🔥 A 10/10 move by La Viola.⭐ He has everything to become one of the best midfielders in Serie A. pic.twitter.com/emhShLPPLg— New Ballers (@newballers7) July 18, 2026 Ulai, one of Fiorentina’s top transfer targets, arrived in Istanbul on a flight from Abidjan. He was scheduled to meet an official Trabzonspor delegation at the a..

It has been a summer of record-breaking transfers for English footballers.After Elliot Anderson became the most expensive English player in history following his £116 million (€135 million) move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City, that record is already set to be broken.Morgan Rogers (23) is on the verge of joining Chelsea after Aston Villa accepted a £117 million (€137.6 million) offer for the England international attacker.🚨🔵 BREAKING: MORGAN ROGERS TO CHELSEA, HERE WE GO!Club to club agreement reached today with Aston Villa to anticipate Arsenal official bid.£117m proposal has been accepted, as @David_Ornstein reported.Agreement done with Morgan Rogers on personal terms until June 2032. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/T8LITHSus0— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2026 Arsenal had also been monitoring Rogers closely and explored the possibility of signing him in recent days. However, the Gunners never submitted a formal bid as they focused their efforts on securing Christos Col..

Gor Mahia’s preparations for the upcoming CECAFA Kagame Cup got off to a disappointing start after the FKF Premier League champions fell 2-0 to Rwandan giants Rayon Sports in a pre-season friendly played during the club’s annual Rayon Day celebrations at Pele Stadium in Kigali on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo looked set to head into the break on level terms before Togolese midfielder Atisso Kodjo broke the deadlock deep into first-half stoppage time, striking in the fourth minute of added time to hand the hosts a crucial advantage.The Kenyan champions pushed for an equaliser after the restart, but their hopes were dashed in the dying moments when Cameroonian forward Junior Kameni sealed the victory with another stoppage-time goal in the third minute of added time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##While the scoreline handed Rayon Sports bragging rights on one of the biggest days on their calendar, the match served a different purpose for Gor Mahia, with head coach Ch..

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has decided to introduce a major innovation at this year’s FIFA World Cup. In addition to lifting the iconic golden trophy and receiving their winners’ medals, the World Cup champions will also be awarded unique, personalized championship rings—a tradition borrowed from American professional sports.Inspired by the customs of the NBA, NFL, and MLB, FIFA is introducing this exclusive symbol of victory for football’s world champions for the very first time. Each ring will be custom-made and personalized for every player and member of the winning nation’s coaching staff.FIFA has decided to award the winners of the 2026 World Cup with championship rings for the very first time. The custom is usually associated with American sports like the NFL and NBA 💍30 rings will be made available to the world champions, with a further 1,996 rings going on… pic.twitter.com/v8V8P41Rd9— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) July 17, 2026 The rin..

Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have unveiled a fan-driven initiative that will allow supporters to play a direct role in financing the club’s CAF Champions League campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe initiative, dubbed Wallcover K’Ogalo Edition, was launched in partnership with sponsors Kansai Plascon Kenya and forms part of the club’s long-term strategy to strengthen its financial sustainability as it seeks to make a bigger impact on the continental stage.Gor Mahia, who reclaimed the FKF Premier League title last season, will represent Kenya in this season’s CAF Champions League, with the preliminary round set to kick off in September.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Under the initiative, Kansai Plascon Kenya will channel a percentage of proceeds from every sale of the limited-edition Wallcover K’Ogalo Edition towards supporting the club’s participation in the continental competition.The campaign allows supporters to contribute directly to Gor Mahia’s Champion..

One of football’s most famous photographs is about to gain an extraordinary new chapter.Back in 2007, a 20-year-old Lionel Messi took part in a Barcelona charity calendar, posing for a series of photographs with a five-month-old baby whose parents had won the opportunity at a raffle. That baby was Lamine Yamal.Eighteen years later, the pair are preparing to face each other in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.🚨TRENDING: In 2007, Leo Messi held a baby for a photo shoot. That baby was Lamine Yamal! 19 years later, they are set to face each other in the 2026 World Cup final! pic.twitter.com/6HtFI0PTWB— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) July 15, 2026 The remarkable story resurfaced on Friday when NFL legend Tom Brady reminded Messi of the famous image during a fan event in New York, describing it as “very prophetic.”Messi could only smile.”That photo is incredible. The fact that we’re both playing in the World Cup now is crazy.”The Argentine captain also had warm..