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APS Bomet handed major boost as Ksh950 million new stadium works kick off

APS Bomet could finally return home midway through next season after the National Government officially broke ground on the construction of the new 10,000-seater Kipchamba Stadium in Bomet County on Thursday morning.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe FKF Premier League debutants have been forced to host their home matches in Kericho and Gusii this season after the club’s former home venue, IAAF Bomet Stadium, was declared unfit to stage top-flight matches following their promotion.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728484##Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi led the groundbreaking ceremony alongside Defence PS Patrick Mariru and Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok during the official site handover for the stadium project that will be undertaken by the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).The Ksh950 million facility is expected to be completed within nine months, a timeline that could allow APS Bomet to host part of their second-leg fixtures next season at the new stadium if construction stays on schedu..

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Dortmund defender hangs up his boots at just 30

When Niklas Sule appeared at Hoffenheim in 2013 as an 18-year-old boy and four years later moved to Bayern Munich for €20 million, the whole of Germany thought they had found a centre-back for the future.Nevertheless, only 9 years later, the defender decided to hang up his boots at just 30 after being unable to cope with recurring injuries. The latest knee problem he experienced during a clash with his boyhood club a few weeks ago was the last straw.🚨🔚 Niklas Süle announces his retirement from professional football at the end of the season. “There’s no greater sense of gratitude for everything I was able to experience throughout my career”, Süle reflected in the vodcast “SPIELMACHER”. The 30 y/o played for Hoffenheim,… pic.twitter.com/Lkht0B8dae— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 7, 2026 Sule couldn’t take it anymore and admitted defeat.He announced his retirement in the Spielmacher podcast, sharing an emotional story about his latest injury.”I want to announce that I will end my c..

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BETTING GUIDE: Shabana vs Ulinzi Stars, match preview, team news and prediction

Saturday’s FKF Premier League meeting between Shabana and Ulinzi Stars carries importance at both ends of the table.The match will be played at Gusii Stadium this Saturday from 2.00pm.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsShabana are still targeting a strong finish inside the top five, while Ulinzi Stars are fighting to move further away from the relegation battle.Recent form from both clubs suggests another tense and closely contested afternoon in Kisii.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728090##Shabana enter the contest sitting sixth on the table with 47 points from 29 matches.They have scored 32 league goals and conceded 30 overall.Across their last five games in all competitions they recorded two wins one draw and two defeats scoring three goals and conceding four while keeping three clean sheets.Harambee Stars midfielder in action as Armenian club closes in on league titleTheir home form remains encouraging after victories against Kakamega Homeboyz and Muranga plus a draw against Police FC.Brian..

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Man whose middle name is relegation: Ayew can’t catch a break

From one perspective, Jordan Ayew is one of the most notable Ghanaian players of his generation. He is among the African players who left the strongest mark in the English Premier League. He is second in the Black Stars’ all-time list of most-capped players and fourth in the all-time scoring charts.However, unfortunately for the striker, there’s the other side of the coin that reveals a painful truth: Jordan Ayew is one of the unluckiest players football has ever seen.The latest relegation to League One with Leicester City was the sixth in the 34-year-old’s 17-year career, meaning that he has suffered a demotion roughly once every three years!🇬🇭🚨Jordan Ayew has now been relegated six times with five different clubs 🤔🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/OWeE29deau— Jasper Ziggle 🥷🇬🇭 🇺🇸 (@JasperZiggle) April 25, 2026 His “curse” started with the French side Sochaux in 2013 and continued with two more straight relegations with Lorient and Aston Villa.In the following season, he helped the Villans survive i..

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Reasons why APS Bomet head coach is confident of toppling KCB

APS Bomet head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo has explained why he believes his side will upset KCB FC ahead of their FKF Premier League clash on Wednesday, 6 May at Kericho Green Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two sides will lock horns in a match that has an effect on the battle against relegation, in which APS are active participants.Massive blow for Shabana as Brian Michira suffers season-ending injurySpeaking to Mozzart Sport ahead of the highly anticipated clash, Pamzo explained why he has full confidence that his team will pick maximum points from the encounter.“They beat us 4-2 in the first leg, but since then, we have really improved and are therefore confident of maximum points in the second leg.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728184##Our destiny is in our own hands, and we must influence it for the better. We only need to win our games and not worry about others,” said Pamzo.Securing their survival remains top of Pamzo’s plans, having been promoted at the start of the sea..

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NSL PREVIEW: 3K FC, Fortune Sacco eye defining wins as promotion race intensifies

Rescheduled National Super League (NSL) action returns on Wednesday, 6 May, with two high-stakes fixtures set to shape both ends of the table in what promises to be a defining midweek of the campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt the heart of the action are promotion-chasing sides Fortune Sacco and 3K FC, who face off against Soy United and Mully Children’s Family (MCF), respectively. With the season entering its decisive stretch, the outcomes of these matches carry significant weight in the race for top-flight promotion as well as the battle for survival.Massive blow for Shabana as Brian Michira suffers season-ending injury3K FC vs Mully Children’s Family (MCF)At Embu Stadium, 3K FC will be determined to extend their remarkable unbeaten run when they take on a struggling MCF side. The Embu-based outfit, under the guidance of head coach Nicodemus Omasete, have been in scintillating form, winning their last six matches on the trot and stretching their unbeaten streak to..

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Nairobi United hosts Tusker FC in one of four FKF Premier League mid-week clashes

Four FKF Premier League matches are on the cards this Wednesday afternoon across the country as the campaign heads into its final stretch.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe fixtures had originally been slated for last weekend but were pushed forward to accommodate the Mozzart Bet Cup quarterfinals staged over Saturday and Sunday.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##Kenya Police FC vs Murang’a Seal At Police Sacco Grounds from 2 pm, Kenya Police FC welcome Murang’a Seal in a revenge mission after falling 1-0 in the reverse fixture. Police come into the tie in blistering form, unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions and rock-solid at the back, conceding just once in that run.Murang’a Seal, by contrast, are enduring a difficult spell. They are winless in their last seven outings, and the vibrant, attacking football that defined much of their season has waned. A recent change in the dugout that saw Osborne Monday make way for Dennis Odhiambo has yet to inspire a turnaround, with O..

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‘Mombasa United will win NSL title’ – Peter Okidi after touchline debut

Newly appointed Mombasa United head coach Peter Okidi has made a bold promise of a top-of-the-table finish to the club’s faithful after overseeing his first match.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi took over the reins of the coastal side on Thursday, 30 April, crossing over from Shabana FC, after unceremoniously agreeing to mutually part ways.Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma’s influence on Kenyan transfers to EuropeThe experienced tactician made his touchline debut in the high-octane National Super League (NSL) top-of-the-table clash against Migori Youth on Sunday, 3 May, which ended in a barren draw.Speaking to the press after the match, the former Nakuru All Stars coach, who received a heroic welcome at the coastal city, exuded confidence in lifting the NSL title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728499##“I thank the fans for welcoming me. I felt at home, and I want to promise them that Mombasa United will finish at the summit of the table. It was not the result that we expected. We ..

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Massive blow for Shabana as Brian Michira suffers season-ending injury

Shabana FC have suffered a significant setback in their push for an FKF Premier League top-three finish following an injury blow to talismanic forward Brian Michira.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Harambee Stars attacker sustained a fresh injury during Shabana’s Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-final clash against Kenya Police FC last weekend, with the club later confirming the nature of the setback as a Grade 1 tibialis posterior contusion. The development compounds what has already been a difficult campaign for the influential forward, whose season has been repeatedly disrupted by fitness concerns.Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma’s influence on Kenyan transfers to EuropeIn an official communication, the club expressed their support for the player, stating:“Quick recovery, Millionaire Brian Michira Migiro M10. You are a fighter, and you will come back stronger. Injury type: Tibialis posterior contusion (Grade 1).”The latest injury is understood to be an aggravation of a pre..

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Arsenal one step from dream – Saka’s goal enough for Champions League final after two decades!

A historic night for Arsenal! A sentence that perfectly captures what unfolded in North London tonight and the magnitude of the match the Gunners played. A goal from Bukayo Saka, the captain—a goal that sent the club into the final of Europe’s top competition—has finally turned the fans’ dreams into reality. In Budapest, on May 30, Arsenal will travel to play one of the most important matches in the club’s history.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALISTS ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uDfQQqQCWZ— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 5, 2026 Arsenal started the game on the front foot, dominating possession in the early stages, but it was Julian Alvarez who registered the first real attempt in the 8th minute, firing just wide after a cut-back inside the box. The response was immediate, as Riccardo Calafiori tried his luck from distance a minute later, though his effort sailed well over the bar.From the outset, it was clear this would be a fiercely contested encounter, with strong challenges flying in across the pitch. Atletico..

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