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AFC Leopards teenage sensation,Kelly Madada, has earned return to the Harambee Stars squad following an impressive season that saw him help Ingwe secure a runners-up finish in the 2025/2026 FKF Premier League.Madada is among three new additions to the national team setup following changes to Kenya’s June international window, which has also led to adjustments in both fixtures and personnel.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsStars were initially scheduled to face Palestine and Kyrgyzstan, but logistical challenges forced a reshuffle.Kenya is now set for two international friendlies against Lesotho in Pretoria, South Africa.##NAJAVA_MECA_9777014##Both matches will be played at Lucas Moripe Stadium on 4 June and 7 June 2026.The AFC Leopards youngster’s call-up underlines his rapid rise this season, with selectors rewarding his consistency, maturity, and influence throughout a campaign that saw Ingwe mount a strong title challenge.Madada earned his maiden call in December last yea..

South Africa’s Springbok Women successfully defended their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup crown after defeating hosts, Kenya Lionesses, 35-20 in a thrilling and hard-fought encounter at the RFUEA Grounds on Sunday, 31 May.The victory handed South Africa a sixth continental title. It denied Kenya a dream finish to an impressive campaign that had seen them top the standings heading into the decisive fixture.Download our Mozzart sport App for more newsThe Lionesses entered the match full of confidence after an emphatic run in the tournament. Simon Odongo’s charges had amassed 100 points in their opening two matches, beating Uganda Lady Cranes 43-10 before dismantling Madagascar 57-0. With home support behind them, Kenya looked poised to challenge the defending champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776860##The hosts started brightly, taking the game to the visitors from the opening whistle. Kenya dominated the early exchanges and spent considerable time in South Africa’s half, but handling errors and turnove..

The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup as the Kenya Lionesses take on defending champions South Africa Women in a winner-takes-all clash on Sunday, 31 May at the RFUEA Grounds.Having remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, the Lionesses head into the title decider brimming with confidence after a commanding 57-0 victory over Madagascar. Another strong performance against the Springbok Women could see Kenya crowned continental champions on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775330##The hosts currently sit top of the standings with 10 points and a superior points difference of +90, following back-to-back bonus-point wins. South Africa are second, also on 10 points, but trail Kenya due to an inferior points difference after conceding more points in their opening two matches.The highly anticipated encounter also offers the Lionesses a chance for redemption, having fallen 17-10 to South Africa in last year’s Rugby Africa Women’s Cup.Head coach Simon Odongo h..

Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology (JKUAT) Cougars capped off a remarkable 2025/26 campaign by lifting the Mwamba Cup after a commanding 60-12 victory over Mombasa RFC in the final played at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 30 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe triumph crowned a memorable season for the university side, who recently secured their maiden promotion to the Kenya Cup after finishing second in the KRU Championship. Having fallen short in the Championship final against Mwamba RFC, the Cougars were determined to finish their season on a high and did so in emphatic fashion.Kenya Sevens edge Great Britain to reach second straight Cup quarterfinalMombasa RFC, who had endured an inconsistent campaign, were equally eager to end their campaign positively but found themselves overwhelmed by a ruthless JKUAT outfit that seized control from the outset.The Cougars needed just a minute to draw first blood when Clyde Nyayota dotted down from the base of an ..

For many professional athletes, retirement often marks the beginning of a search for a new purpose beyond the game.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile some transition into coaching, punditry, or business, Kenya Sevens centre Dennis Abukuse already has a clear picture of life after rugby, with agriculture firmly at the centre of his plans.In a sit-down with Mozzart Sport, the Shujaa star revealed that once he hangs up his boots, he intends to venture fully into farming.Mwamba Rugby thrown into mourning after scrum half passes awayFor Abukuse, farming is a passion rooted in his family background and one he believes offers stability beyond the unpredictable world of sport.“My parents were farmers, so I’m simply following in their footsteps,” Abukuse shared.He believes farming rewards hard work and discipline, values he says mirror the demands of professional rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9772934##“Farming will never let you down unless you let yourself down. Making money is not easy; ..

Kenya’s national women’s rugby 15s side, the Lionesses, will be aiming to continue their impressive start to the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup when they face Madagascar on Wednesday, 27 May at the RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Lionesses began their campaign on a high note over the weekend, cruising to a dominant 43-10 victory over Uganda Lady Cranes to move to second place in the standings. Lionesses star dedicates award to daughter after dominant display against UgandaWith confidence high and home support expected to swell, Simon Odongo’s charges will now be targeting another strong performance against the Malagasy.The last meeting between the two sides came in June 2025 during the Rugby Africa Cup in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where Kenya produced a commanding display to secure a 28-5 victory away from home.##NAJAVA_MECA_9770421##This time round, the Lionesses will have the advantage of playing in front of their fans at the RFUEA Grounds, with Wednesday’s fi..

The Kenya Lionesses have unveiled their matchday squad for their second Rugby Africa Women’s Cup encounter against Madagascar, slated for Wednesday, 27 May at the RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCoach Simon Odongo has made several changes to the side that opened their campaign with a dominant 43-10 victory over Uganda Lady Cranes over the weekend.The team’s coaching staff have opted for a mix of continuity and fresh combinations as they seek another positive result in the tournament.Lionesses star dedicates award to daughter after dominant display against UgandaAmong the key adjustments is a change in the front row, where Naomi Muhanji comes into the starting side in place of Knight Otuoma, who shifts to the bench. Natasha Emali retains her role at hooker and will once again lead the side as captain, while Jane Chanya continues at loosehead prop.The second-row pairing of Naomi Jelagat and Phoebe Otieno remains unchanged as the technical bench maintains faith i..

The Kenya Lionesses launched their Rugby Africa Women’s Cup campaign with a commanding 43-10 victory over regional rivals Uganda Lady Cranes in a lively clash played on Saturday, 23 May at the RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIt was Kenya’s first 15s match of the season, but there was no sign of rust as the hosts produced a sharp, physical, and clinical display to set an early tone in the tournament. Talented centre Faith Livoi delivered a standout performance and was deservedly named Player of the Match.Kenya to host a leg of the inaugural Africa 7s SeriesThe two sides had met last in the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in June, where Kenya delivered a dominant 49-0 win, and once again the Lionesses underlined their superiority.Kenya immediately asserted dominance in possession, pinning Uganda deep in their half within the opening minutes. A near-try in the second minute signalled intent before winger Janet Okello broke through the defensive line two minutes lat..

The battle for promotion to the KRU Championship reaches a defining moment on Saturday, 23 May, as the KRU Nationwide semifinals take centre stage with four ambitious sides chasing a place in the final and a step closer to second-tier rugby.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTwo high-stakes clashes are lined up for a 3:00 pm kick-off, with Administration Police (AP) Warriors facing Kabarak University at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), while Kenya Prisons host Sigalagala National Polytechnic in Ruiru.AP Warriors, who are under the tutelage of KCB Rugby fullback Levy Amunga, will look to continue their dominant run after dismantling Kilifi Titans 30-6 in the quarterfinals. Their clinical attacking display and solid defensive structure marked them as one of the favorites for promotion.Kenya Lionesses face rivals Uganda in Rugby Africa Women’s Cup openerStanding in their way is a confident Kabarak University side that booked their semifinal spot..

Hosts Kenya Lionesses will launch their quest for a first Rugby Africa Women’s Cup title when they take on regional rivals Uganda Lady Cranes in a highly anticipated East African derby at the RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 23 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe clash headlines the opening day of the 2026 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup Performance Division, which has brought together Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Madagascar in a round-robin battle for continental supremacy.Kenya head into the tournament determined to go one better after finishing second in last year’s edition. Playing on home soil and backed by a passionate Nairobi crowd, the Lionesses will be banking on familiarity with the RFUEA conditions, to make a strong statement from the onset.TikTok⏳️In a few hours we kick off the #RAWC campaign at the RFUEA grounds.Which team are you rooting for🇰🇪🇺🇬🇿🇦🇲🇬🤔Catch all the live action on Rugby Afrique Facebook page and also on Rugby Pass: https://t.co/hAcrLlowUI#RAWC2026#RAW..