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Millions up for grabs in 2026 Belgut Marathon

Millions are up for grabs in the upcoming annual Belgut Marathon where there is lucrative prize money for different categories.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe event, which will take place on Sunday, 23 August has established itself as one of the most sought after races not only in Rift Valley but the country at large.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889935##Sponsored by Belgut MP Nelson Koech, who is an ardent athletics supporter, the tournament draws athletes from across the country in a jubilation ceremony at Belgut constituency as they compete for 21km, 10km and 5km respectively.For the 2026 edition, Hon. Koech has put up for grabs a total prize money of Ksh4.92 million that will be distributed among 30 individual winners.The biggest winners will be in the 21km category, where the winner will walk home with Ksh500,000 with the second and third place slots earning the winners Ksh250,000 and Ksh150,000 respectively.Suspended Ethiopian track star announces birth of first childThe fourth-..

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Man City cancels Reijnders’ series after just one season

Tijjani Reijnders could be on his way out of Manchester City after just one season, with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah reportedly making a €60 million offer for the Netherlands international.The Saudi club has emerged as the mystery bidder behind the proposal, with reports suggesting City have already accepted the fee. Reijnders’ approval is now all that stands between the 28-year-old and a move to Saudi Arabia.🚨Manchester City have sold Tijjani Reijnders and James Trafford for a profit, despite both players failing to become regular startersCity paid £27m for Trafford in July 2025 and sold him for £40mReijnders arrived from AC Milan for £46.5m and is heading to Al Qadsiah for £50m pic.twitter.com/80h5YtOGp1— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) August 13, 2026 The midfielder has attracted interest from several clubs this summer, including Nottingham Forest and Galatasaray. Reports previously claimed that Reijnders wanted a salary of around €9 million net per season, suggesting the ..

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President Ruto leads nation in celebrating Chipu’s Barthes Trophy glory

President William Ruto has led the nation in celebrating the Kenya Under-20 national rugby team, Chipu, following their emphatic triumph at the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy.Chipu were crowned African champions after a commanding 33-14 victory over defending champions Namibia in the final at Wankulukuku Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, reclaiming the title they surrendered in 2025, and securing a record fourth Barthés Trophy.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCongratulating the team in a message shared after the victory, President Ruto hailed the youngsters for raising the standards of Kenyan rugby and proving the country’s potential on the continental stage.Chipu reclaim Barthés U20 Trophy with emphatic win over Namibia”We celebrate the Kenya Under-20 national rugby team, Chipu, for bringing home the 2026 Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy after a commanding 33-14 victory over Namibia in Kampala, Uganda.By securing a record fourth Barthés Trophy, the team has raised the bar fo..

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Around €130m for Osimhen? Galatasaray says no!

Victor Osimhen is proving to be worth every cent Galatasaray paid for him – and now the Turkish giants have reportedly turned down a €130 million offer for their superstar.According to Turkish reports and transfer expert Florian Plettenberg, Saudi giants Al Hilal have made a €130m offer for the 27-year-old. However, respected Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claims the proposal is actually worth €90m plus two players.Osimhen eyes a club takeover to build Nigeria–Turkey talent pipelineEither way, Galatasaray’s answer appears to be the same: Osimhen is not for sale.The Istanbul club paid Napoli €75m for the striker and committed to paying him €15m net per season, meaning their total investment has already comfortably exceeded €100m.Galatasaray have no regrets. Osimhen has delivered back-to-back Turkish Super Lig titles, scoring 26 goals to win the Golden Boot in his first full campaign, before adding another 15 league goals last season despite several injuries.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Acros..

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Penalty shootout with no opponent!? Malaga-Fulham friendly produces bizarre moment

Fulham’s pre-season friendly against Malaga produced one of the strangest endings you will see in football.The game finished 2-2, but instead of a penalty shootout, Malaga striker Eneko Jauregi stepped up to the spot and calmly fired the ball into an empty net – before celebrating with his teammates in front of the home supporters.Why? Because Fulham had already left the pitch.Fulham players refused to take their penalties in the friendlies against Malaga because Arbeloa was sent off and they were running late for their flight. And the Malaga players were taking a penalty without a goalkeeper 😭😭😂😂 pic.twitter.com/6jnqCooj9s— 𝐟𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐯 (@fedevalv_) August 12, 2026 Malaga had equalised in the final minute when Fulham defender Calvin Bassey was penalised for handball, with Jauregi converting from the spot. After the final whistle, Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa was sent off following an argument with the referee and then headed down the tunnel with his players.Fulham believed the match was ..

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AFC Leopards announce ticket prices for friendly with Ugandan giants

AFC Leopards have announced ticket prices for their upcoming international friendly against Ugandan giants KCCA FC, with fans set to pay Ksh 500 for VIP tickets and Ksh 200 for terraces.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 12-time Kenyan champions will host KCCA on Saturday, 22 August at Ulinzi Sports Complex, with kick-off scheduled for 4pm, as Fred Ambani’s charges continue their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889890##The encounter will also provide Leopards with an opportunity to unveil their new signings to their supporters, with fans expected to get their first glimpse of the revamped squad at home ahead of the new season.”On 22nd August 2026, we host Ugandan heavyweights KCCA FC at Ulinzi Sports Complex from 4.00pm for a friendly match,” the club announced. “Tickets: VIP KSh500, Terraces KSh200.”Let’s all meet at Nyayo Stadium where you’ll have a chance of meeting and interacting with the 2026/27 AFC Leopards SC squad.”Former FIFA referee warns ag..

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Lukaku 2.0: Wonderkid of Cameroonian descent who tormented PSG

If you watched the UEFA Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, and at one point you thought you saw Romelu Lukaku in the claret shirt, don’t worry, you’re not going crazy. It wasn’t a Belgian striker, but a teenager who bears an uncanny resemblance to him.It was Brian Madjo – the Villans’ center-forward and the prospect the whole football world is talking about after the havoc he wreaked against the back-to-back Champions League winners last night.Amazing teenager Madjo makes a dream Villa debut, but PSG defend Super Cup titleMadjo was born in 2009 in Enfield, England, to Cameroonian parents. He is the son of the former striker Guy Madjo, who represented numerous English lower-league sides and also played abroad in China, Albania, Hong Kong, and Thailand.As a child, Brian joined the youth ranks of the Luxembourgish side Marisca Mersch, before moving to an even larger club, Racing Union. Subsequently, he represented Luxembourg at the U15 and U16 level, and even mad..

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Strong field set for Absa Ruiru Invitational

All is set for the Absa Ruiru Invitational, the fifth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing, with a strong field of golfers expected to battle for honours at Ruiru Sports Club from Sunday, 16 August, to Tuesday, 18 August.The main tournament action will be preceded by a Pro-Am on Saturday, 15 August, bringing together professional golfers and amateur players for a preview of the competition and an opportunity for partners, stakeholders and golf enthusiasts to experience the Ruiru course ahead of the three-day championship.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889567##The tournament has attracted a diverse field of 63 professional, amateur and junior golfers from across the region, setting the stage for another competitive three days of golf as players seek valuable Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit points, Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points.Among those expected to headline the field are Kakamega Sports Club’s Dismas Indiza and Roya..

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Chelsea give City an ultimatum over Enzo

You want to play hardball? Well, that won’t work. Chelsea have decided to put an end to the uncertainty and prevent Manchester City from dragging the Enzo Fernandez saga out for several more episodes. So they have issued an ultimatum: a deadline by which the deal must be completed, otherwise City will have to forget about the Argentine midfielder. According to British media reports, Chelsea officials have told their Manchester counterparts that they have until Friday at 6 p.m. local time to submit an official offer for Fernandez. And not just any offer — it must be exactly 120,000,000 pounds. That is more than they paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson. If City fail to meet the deadline, the door will be slammed shut and the Argentine midfielder will remain at Stamford Bridge. There will be no discount, no bargaining, and Chelsea have even specified the exact payment structure they expect.🚨MORE ON ENZO FERNANDEZ: Xabi Alonso wants a settled squad by the time Chelsea kick off their..

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Former FIFA referee warns against labelling every officiating error as match fixing

Retired FIFA referee David Gikonyo has cautioned against the growing tendency to label every refereeing mistake in Kenyan football as match fixingDownload our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHe warned that such accusations are damaging the image of the game, undermining the credibility of officials and potentially discouraging investment in the sport.Gikonyo, who spent 18 and a half years officiating in the Kenyan Premier League before becoming a CAF Match Commissioner, acknowledged that match fixing remains a serious problem in football worldwide, but stressed that genuine human errors by referees should not automatically be interpreted as deliberate attempts to manipulate matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9889453##Speaking during an interview with SportyFM Kenya, Gikonyo said the debate around refereeing in Kenya had become increasingly difficult because almost every controversial decision is now viewed through the lens of match manipulation, even when there is no evidence to suggest wrongdoing.“..

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