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Rising Lionesses have booked their place in the rugby sevens final at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, setting up another showdown with Australia, while the country’s swimmers endured a difficult second day in the pool.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Rising Lionesses continued their impressive run in Dakar, Senegal, despite suffering a 19-5 defeat to Australia in their final group-stage encounter. The result, however, did little to derail their campaign as they progressed to the semifinals, where they faced Madagascar.Boost for Kenya Lionesses as KRU announces new player welfare planThe Kenyan youngsters responded emphatically, overcoming the Malagasy side 15-5 to secure their place in the final and keep their gold medal hopes alive.They will now renew their rivalry with Australia in the final, scheduled for 8:03 pm, in what promises to be an exciting contest. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10088100##Having already met in the group stage, the Rising Lionesses will be keen to turn the..

The national senior women’s sevens rugby team, Kenya Lionesses, have received a major boost after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) announced plans to provide the players with comprehensive medical insurance.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe development is expected to address a longstanding welfare concern for the team, which, despite its impressive performances on the local and international stages, has been representing the country without medical insurance.Speaking on Monday morning, KRU Chairperson Harriet Okach reaffirmed her commitment to improving the welfare of women rugby players, revealing that securing comprehensive medical cover for the Lionesses is among her key priorities.Dakar Olympics: Rising Lionesses off to flying start in SenegalOkach said she would want to be held accountable for ensuring that the players have adequate medical protection following the upcoming Africa Women’s 7s, scheduled for Saturday, 7, and Sunday, 8 November at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairob..

Rising Lionesses continued their impressive campaign at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games with a convincing 19–0 victory over hosts Senegal in their second Pool A match on Monday, 2 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Rising Lionesses produced another disciplined display to register their second consecutive victory, having opened their campaign with a 12–5 win over the People’s Republic of China.The emphatic victory over Senegal saw the Kenyan youngsters maintain their unbeaten run while keeping their hosts scoreless, further strengthening their position in Pool A.Matasi eyes game against Arsenal greats ahead of Harambee Stars legends clashIn their opening encounter against China, Evalyne Afande and Michael Mmboga crossed the try line to secure Kenya’s opening victory.Afande, a product of Kinale Girls, the national school rugby champions, has been among the young talents representing Kenya on the Olympic stage.The Rising Lionesses will now turn their attent..

Former Kenya Sevens captain Collins Injera has revisited the unfulfilled promises made to the team following their historic victory at the Singapore leg of the 2016 HSBC World Sevens Series.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a series of humorous posts on his Instagram account, the 40-year-old rugby legend recalled the rewards promised to the team following their remarkable achievement, including brand-new Toyota Prado 4×4 vehicles and a cash pledge from then Nairobi City Senator Mike Mbuvi Sonko.Injera revealed that the 12-member squad and coaching staff were promised brand-new Toyota Prado vehicles by then President Uhuru Kenyatta, with each vehicle reportedly costing Ksh6 million and coming with a fully paid five-year insurance cover.KCB end two-year 15s title drought by clinching Impala FloodlightsReflecting on the decade-long wait, Injera shared an old publication detailing the presidential pledges, accompanying it with a cheeky caption questioning whether the vehicles ..

KCB Rugby returned to the top of the Impala Floodlights podium after whitewashing Kenya Harlequins 47-7 in the 2026 final to claim their first 15s title in two years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Bankers produced a commanding performance to see off Quins, ending their two-year wait for silverware in the 15s format.KCB made a bright start to the encounter, with Branton Lusisa opening the scoring before Wahinya added the conversion to hand the Bankers an early advantage.Patrick Odongo’s hat-trick fires Daystar Falcons to maiden Impala Floodlights titleQuins had an opportunity to respond after KCB conceded an infringement, but they failed to convert the resulting penalty.The Bankers capitalised on the reprieve, using their forward dominance to strike again through a well-executed maul, with Fortune Arturo grounding the ball for their second try. Wahinya was once again on target with the conversion.KCB continued to dictate proceedings, with Festus Shiasi crossing the whit..

Kenya Sevens speedster Patrick Odongo produced a standout performance, scoring a spectacular hat-trick of tries to inspire Daystar Falcons to a 25-18 victory over Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Cougars in the 2026 Impala Floodlights final at the Impala Club on Saturday, 31 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Falcons, who were seeking their first-ever Impala Floodlights crown, rose to the occasion in a fiercely contested encounter to secure another milestone in their rise through Kenyan rugby.The victory marks Daystar’s first major 15s title since March 2025, when they clinched the 2024/25 Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship to earn promotion to the Kenya Cup.Second-half brilliance propels Mwamba Ladies to 5th consecutive Impala Floodlit titleTheir triumph came at the expense of a JKUAT side that had enjoyed an impressive run of form in recent seasons. The Cougars had won the Impala Varsity title last year, beating USIU 31-23, before ..

Rugby fans are in for a special treat as the 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament enters its final stage on Saturday, 31 October, with a full day of action set to culminate in a mouthwatering men’s Cup final between Kenya Harlequin FC and KCB Rugby at the Impala Grounds.The 43rd edition of the iconic competition, dubbed The Grand Finale, will bring together the best-performing teams across the men’s, women’s and university categories, with silverware up for grabs in a series of decisive encounters.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe highlight of the day will be the men’s Cup final at 7:30pm, where Kenya Harlequin will be seeking to end a 28-year wait for the title, while record champions KCB target an 11th tournament crown.KCB head into the showdown on the back of an impressive run to the final. The Bankers dispatched Menengai Oilers in the quarter-finals before producing a commanding 64-11 victory over Mwamba RFC in the semi-finals.Kenya Harlequin, meanwhile, secured their place..

Former Kenya Simbas captain Davis Chenge has attributed the contrasting fortunes of Kenya Sevens and the 15s team to a lack of international fixtures for the Simbas, warning that the situation threatens the country’s long-standing ambition of qualifying for the Rugby World Cup.While Kenya Sevens continue to test themselves against international opposition across various competitions, the Simbas have endured an extended spell on the sidelines, with their last test match or friendly coming more than 460 days ago.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe disparity has raised concerns about the direction of the 15s game, with players questioning the lack of opportunities to compete at the highest level despite their commitment to the sport.Kenya Sevens, on the other hand, have enjoyed a considerably busier international calendar, featuring at the Safari 7s, the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Nairobi, Brazil and Uruguay, as well as the HSBC Challenger Series in Hong Kong, France and Spain…

Former Kenya Harlequins scrum-half Cornelius Mokoro has revealed that adapting to life in Poland has been relatively smooth even as he settles into a new chapter of his professional rugby career with top-flight side, Posnania Poznan.Mokoro recently signed a two-year deal with the Polish outfit after bringing his stint in Romania to an end. He previously turned out for CSA Steaua before joining RC Gura Humorului in April 2025.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe dreadlocked number nine says his previous experience living and playing in Europe has eased his transition to Poland, particularly when it comes to adjusting to the weather.“My life has been good, with no big adjustment because I have been to Europe and now I am used to the weather,” Mokoro said.However, he admits that life in Poland differs significantly from his experiences in other European countries, describing it as more advanced in several aspects.“Life in Poland is different from the two countries. Poland is mor..

Olympic champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has celebrated her second wedding anniversary with husband Rolan Wooden II.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHe shared a heartfelt message reflecting on their love, the challenges they have overcome, and the strength of their relationship.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066850##The American sprint star took to Instagram to mark the milestone, expressing gratitude for her husband’s unwavering support and the role he continues to play in her life and family.“Happy Anniversary to my heart; today makes 2 years as one and 6 years together. From the very first day I met you, I knew it was different-that YOU are different. One of the greatest gifts from God,” Jefferson-Wooden wrote.The 25-year-old also credited Wooden for his guidance, love, and belief in her, acknowledging the importance of his support throughout their journey together.“Baby, thank you for guiding our family the way you do. I truly don’t know where I’d be today if it wasn’t for your love, ..