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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 ..

In the first quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup, France beat Morocco 2-0 and advanced to their third consecutive semi-final, becoming the third team in history to achieve the feat after Germany (1982-1990 and 2002-2014) and Brazil (2002-2014).Tonight, it’s time for Belgium and Spain to take centre stage and decide who will face Les Bleus on July 14 in Arlington, Texas.Mbappe and Dembele too strong for the Atlas LionsHowever, the match between the Red Devils and La Roja won’t be just a regular clash of two national teams. No, it will be a duel of the fifth-highest international goalscorer of all time and the goalkeeper who has kept a clean sheet for 609 minutes!On one side, there will be Romelu Lukaku, the man who scored 93 international goals – a tally surpassed only by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, 146 goals), Lionel Messi (Argentina, 125 goals), Ali Daei (Iran, 108 goals), and Sunil Chhetri (India, 95 goals).🇧🇪 Romelu Lukaku llegó a los 93 goles a nivel de selección.146 | 🇵🇹 Cristian..

As Kenya’s Junior Starlets prepare for the biggest match of their campaign against South Africa on Sunday, striker Faith Boke knows victory would mean much more than securing a place at the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWhile qualification would cap another remarkable achievement for Kenya’s rising stars, for the teenage forward it also represents an opportunity to change the fortunes of her family, who continue to rely on her despite her young age.Boke has emerged as one of the standout performers for the Junior Starlets during the qualification campaign and played a decisive role in handing Kenya a crucial advantage in the final qualifying round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##The striker opened the scoring as Mildred Cheche’s side claimed a 2-0 first-leg victory over South Africa at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria last weekend.This left Kenya within touching distance of a second consecutive appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.With one m..

Kenya Police FC have received a significant financial boost to aid their transfer plans after securing Ksh6 million from partners as they prepare for the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe law enforcers, who are expected to be among the busiest clubs in the ongoing transfer window, are strengthening their squad as they target success in the FKF Premier League and the Mozzart Bet Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837947##Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), one of the club’s sponsors, presented Kenya Police with Ksh5 million to support their transfer activities.The club also received an additional Ksh1 million from their patron, Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo.The funds were presented during the club’s gala awards dinner held at a Nairobi hotel on Tuesday, 7 July.Harambee Stars team manager lands new role at TuskerDespite the financial injection, Kenya Police chairman and Senior Assistant Inspector General (SAIG) Nyale Munga urged more partn..

Junior Starlets midfielder Tabitha Wambui has warned that Kenya cannot afford to underestimate South Africa despite taking a commanding lead into the decisive FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya will host South Africa in the second leg of the third and final qualifying round on Sunday, 12 July, at Nyayo National Stadium, with a place at the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup at stake.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837947##The Junior Starlets head into the match in a strong position after securing a 2-0 victory away to South Africa at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria on Saturday, 4 July. However, Wambui believes the tie is far from over.The Kahawa Pride midfielder pointed to South Africa’s impressive 2-0 away win over Tanzania in the previous qualifying round as proof that the visitors remain a dangerous side.”They are a well-coached team and, looking at their away performance against Tanzania, they will be a threat even here in Kenya,” said Wambui.Kenya ..