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Chipu make five changes for U20 Barthés Trophy final against Namibia

Kenya Under-20 head coach Simon Jawichre has named his 23-man squad for Chipu’s crucial Rugby Africa U20 Barthés Trophy clash against defending champions Namibia on Tuesday, 11 August at Wankulukuku Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChipu head into the encounter seeking redemption after falling 32-22 to the Junior Welwitschias in last year’s final in Harare, a result that denied Kenya the chance to retain the continental title.©KRU/XJawichre has largely maintained the core of the side that has featured in the tournament, with Justine Ng’ombe captaining the team from the back row. Michael Olukusi and Jackson Siketi continue their half-back partnership, while Rayvon Ambale and Dennis Ndayala retain their places in midfield.There are a few changes in the pack, with Innocent Indeche coming into the starting front row, while Joshua Monoo slots into the second row alongside Thomas Odhiambo. The backline remains largely unchanged, with Abdul Zubeir and Bri..

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Jeff Bezos storms into Liverpool ownership with 30% stake

One of the richest men on the planet is reportedly heading into the Premier League.Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is set to become part of a powerful investment group buying a significant stake in Liverpool, with the consortium expected to acquire more than 30 per cent of the club.According to Sky Sports, Liverpool’s majority owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) are preparing to announce the historic deal as early as this week, although confirmation could slip into the beginning of next week.A consortium including Jeff Bezos is close to agreeing to buy a large minority stake in Liverpool 💰 pic.twitter.com/CtN2vl2Soc— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 10, 2026 Bezos is not the only billionaire involved.Eduardo Saverin, the 44-year-old co-founder of Facebook, is also part of the consortium, with the operation being led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, who previously held a stake in Queens Park Rangers.If completed, the deal would bring an..

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Roma locks horns with Premier League heavyweights for Endrick’s move

Jose Mourinho may have given Endrick the choice over his future, but the message from the Real Madrid boss is becoming increasingly clear: regular football at the Bernabeu will be extremely difficult to find.After Madrid’s win in Budapest, Mourinho outlined his plans for a small squad of just 20 players, plus those currently injured – a warning to several players whose futures remain uncertain and, perhaps most importantly, to those who could benefit from a loan move.Endrick was not caught off guard.Mourinho is thinking, Roma takes advantage — Endrick on the Italians’ radarThe Brazilian is already seriously considering another loan spell after his successful stint at Lyon last season, and offers have started to arrive. Among the clubs now showing interest are Roma and Aston Villa, with both destinations fitting the conditions Endrick has set for his next move.Mourinho has left the final decision to the 20-year-old, but Endrick already knows where he stands in the Portuguese coach’s pla..

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The Mourinho bombshell: “I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex”

Jose Mourinho has finally revealed the full story behind one of football’s great managerial “what ifs”: the Portuguese had agreed to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United in 2013 before changing his mind and returning to Chelsea!And the reason was not money, ambition or fear of the challenge, but – love.Mourinho, now back at Real Madrid for a second spell, made the revelation in a new Netflix documentary about his career, confirming that he had already committed to taking over at Old Trafford after Ferguson’s retirement.”When I left Real Madrid, I signed to go to Manchester United after Sir Alex,” Mourinho said.“You don’t do a documentary with a guy that wins nothing.”MOURINHO, a new three-part documentary series, comes to Netflix 11 August. pic.twitter.com/rzXNlT8HvD— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) July 13, 2026 Ferguson confirmed the extraordinary sequence of events, recalling that he had personally sat down with Mourinho and believed the deal was done.”He was offered the..

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St. Brigids Girls Kiminini coach questions late FEASSSA withdrawal

St. Brigids Girls Kiminini Basketball head coach Alex Wasike has raised questions after his team was left out of Kenya’s delegation to the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games in Morogoro, Tanzania. The 23rd edition of the FEASSSA Games is scheduled for 12-23 August.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsWasike has spoken out following a decision by the Ministry of Education to cap Kenya’s representation at the regional championships, leaving the KSSSA Term One national basketball 5×5 bronze medallists among the teams that will not travel to Morogoro, despite initially being listed among Kenya’s qualifiers for the regional championships.In a strongly worded social media statement, Wasike said the team acted on the communication from KSSSA and began preparations for Morogoro on the understanding that the bronze medal was enough to secure their place in the Kenyan delegation.During the First Term KSSSA Games, St. Brigids Girls Kiminini ..

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MSN trio back together? Neymar wants to Inter Miami

Neymar’s future is becoming increasingly uncertain, with his current Santos contract due to run out on December 31. The Brazilian superstar has yet to decide whether he will extend his stay at the club, move elsewhere or even call time on his career.One possibility that is beginning to gain traction is a sensational move to Inter Miami. According to Marca, the MLS club could offer Neymar the chance to reunite with two of his former Barcelona teammates, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.🚨BREAKING: There is a real possibility that Neymar Jr. will play for Inter Miami starting in January 2027.The American club, which already features Messi and Luis Suárez, is the most likely destination for Neymar to end his career. @_felipemelo_ / felipemelotvThe MSN trio… pic.twitter.com/ubSItAg2WR— Out Footy Troll (@Outfootytroll) August 9, 2026 ipt>There was recently some concern at Santos after Neymar arrived at the club’s training centre, remained there for only a few minutes and then left without author..

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Gor Mahia chairman draws positives despite painful CECAFA Kagame Cup final defeat

Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has hailed the team’s impressive performance at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, where they finished runners-up after losing 2–1 to Rayon Sports in extra time.The Kenyan champions enjoyed a strong campaign in Rwanda, navigating a challenging group and knockout stage before narrowly missing out on the title in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Gor Mahia emphatically opened their Group A campaign, thrashing APR FC 5-0 before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Vipers SC in their second match.K’Ogalo bounced back with a 1–0 victory over Garde Républicaine to finish top of the group, before overcoming Al Hilal 8–7 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in the semi-final to book their place in the final.Despite the final disappointment, Rachier was pleased with the team’s overall performance and praised the players and technical bench for reaching the title decider.English side eyeing Harambee Stars midfielder ahead of 2026-2027 season“I want to congratulate Gor Mahia and the whol..

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English side eyeing Harambee Stars midfielder ahead of 2026-2027 season

Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma is reportedly gathering interest from English Championship side Charlton Athletic following the collapse of his proposed move to Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAccording to reports, Charlton are considering a permanent move for the 22-year-old, with the transfer potentially set to be completed this week. A successful move to the Championship could put Ouma on course for a future in the English Premier League, with Charlton themselves having previously competed in the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Ouma’s potential move to England comes after his proposed switch to Partizan fell through despite the Serbian club initially being keen on signing him.The Harambee Stars midfielder was reportedly close to joining Partizan on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Ouma was also understood to be keen on the move to Belgrade, where he had been viewed as a potential replacement for club captain Vanja Dragoj..

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Why key official believes Kenyan swimming is on the rise after 2026 Commonwealth Games

Kenya Aquatics Vice President Stanley Kaberu says Kenya’s swimming performance at the recently concluded 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow showed real improvement, even as preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles take shape.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKaberu, who was with the team at the Games, believes most of the objectives before the start of the competition were achieved, and some even bettered.Kenya fielded a squad of four swimmers at the event, comprised of: Sara Mose, Imara Bella Thorpe, Haniel Kudwoli and Stephen Ndegwa, who competed across freestyle, butterfly and breaststroke, against some of the world’s best swimmers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##Despite coming back home with no medals, Kaberu is pleased by the fact that the team recorded improved times, as seen with the new national record time set by the mixed 4x100m medley relay side.“We have really improved,” Kaberu told Mozzart Sport about the swimming performances in Scotland. “We did not antici..

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“Blame us, not the coach”: Starlets captain defends Odemba after disappointing WAFCON campaign

Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Adam has come out in defence of head coach Beldine Odemba following criticism directed at the tactician after Kenya’s disappointing campaign at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.Odemba has faced mounting scrutiny following Starlets’ underwhelming showing at the continental tournament, with sections of the fan base calling for her dismissal or urging her to step aside after the team failed to live up to expectations.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya’s campaign ended without a point or a goal, leaving the national team still searching for its maiden victory at the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883186##Making their second appearance at the tournament, Starlets opened their Group A campaign with a heavy 4-0 defeat to hosts Morocco, before suffering a narrow 1-0 loss to Senegal in their second outing.Their hopes of salvaging something from the competition were eventually extinguished by Algeria, who secured a 2-0..

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