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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..

Fenerbahce are on the verge of completing a major attacking signing, with Romelu Lukaku reportedly agreeing in principle to make the move from Napoli to Turkey.The Belgian forward’s potential arrival comes shortly after Trabzonspor pulled off a stunning coup by bringing in Egypt captain Mohamed Salah on a two-year contract. The transfer sent shockwaves through Turkish football, given Salah’s profile and status in the game.According to Italian newspaper “La Gazzetta dello Sport”, discussions between Fenerbahce and Napoli are now close to being wrapped up, with the transfer potentially being finalized within the next 24 hours.🚨🟡🔵 Romelu Lukaku, closer and closer to Fenerbahçe move with agreement done on player side and negotiations advancing on club side.Fenerbahçe opening €6m bid has been rejected but new proposal being sent to Napoli.Agreement close. 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/ugngkSyVeu— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2026 Lukaku has reportedly accepted a two-year deal worth €10 ..

American swimming coach and tutor Glenn Neufeld has arrived in Kenya ahead of a week-long American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) coaching clinic that will bring together coaches from Kenya and several other countries.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsNeufeld arrived in the country on Saturday, 8 August, and will lead the ASCA Levels 1 to 5 Coaching Certification Clinic from 10-16 August at Potterhouse Senior School.His visit comes at a time when greater attention is being placed on coach education and the development of stronger pathways capable of producing swimmers who can compete successfully beyond age-group and national competition.©Genesis Sports LimitedFor Neufeld, the assignment is also an opportunity to interact with the local swimming fraternity, share lessons from his coaching career and learn from coaches working in different environments across Africa.“My main goal is to help nurture coaches and contribute to the growth of swimming by sharing the knowledge ..

Andoni Iraola will not look back fondly on his first game at Anfield. Monaco came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a thrilling pre-season friendly. The match had everything fans could ask for: goals, chances, spectacular saves, fierce challenges and a dramatic comeback. The English side took the lead twice, but Monaco fought back on both occasions before completing the turnaround late in the game.Liverpool took control from the opening whistle, and their pressure finally paid off in the 16th minute. Following a brilliant combination between Gravenberch and Szoboszlai, the ball found Alexander Isak inside the box. The Swedish striker kept his composure and fired a precise finish into the bottom corner to put the hosts 1-0 ahead.Goal l Liverpool 1-0 Mónaco l Alexander Isak pic.twitter.com/VdXKn5mL9o— Goals Highlights (@GoalsHighlight_) August 9, 2026 Liverpool continued to dictate the tempo, while Monaco struggled to find a way through the home side’s defence. Their advantage was dou..

In a relief to a bunch of Kenyan athletes, four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has confirmed that all the runners who took part in the Grand Slam Track have been paid up.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJohnson, speaking to the Telegraph on Saturday, 8 August, said that the salaries and prize monies of the athletes who competed in his now-bankrupt ambitious professional track and field league had all received their rightful dues.“I could not even entertain a future for Grand Slam until I could get athletes paid and get a neutral space for Grand Slam where, you know, we don’t have any liabilities anymore, and we’ve satisfied all of those and got the athletes paid,” the 58-year-old said. “So, now that I’ve been able to accomplish that, now I can think about, you know, what a future for track might look like.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9883804##What had started as a promising venture in February 2024 went downhill quite quickly, this after severe financial difficulties saw events can..

Kenyan athletes secured a podium sweep at the latest stage of the World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) World Cup, in Switzerland on Saturday, 8 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis came after Philemon Ombogo Kiriago secured his third Sierre-Zinal title, leading fellow Kenyans to the first three positions in a winning time of 2:26.24.The defending champion prevailed late after a close battle with compatriot Patrick Kipngeno, breaking clear on the final seven-kilometre descent to win by a 32-second margin.©LBDC/labolsadercorredor.comKipngeno was second in 2:26.56, with another Kenyan – Michael Selelo Saoli – completing an all-Kenyan podium in third, clocking 2:29.36.Kipngeno and Kiriago were among the early leaders of the renowned 31km race, alongside a host of runners including: Britain’s Jacob Adkin, who is the European uphill champion, Kenya’s Richard Omaya Atuya, Julius Ott, Brayan Rodriguez Flores, Anthony Felber, Christian Allen, and Elhousine Elazzaoui.Adki..

Amid clubs’ preparations for the new season, Arsenal were beaten at home by Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, with the German side putting up a strong fight and scoring three goals to overcome Mikel Arteta’s team. It is certainly too early to draw any conclusions, but both sides clearly still have plenty to work on.The match got off to a dramatic start right in the 2nd minute, when Arsenal nearly took an early lead. Following a corner kick, the ball dropped into the six-yard box where Dortmund’s Mane accidentally touched it towards his own net, but goalkeeper Meyer reacted brilliantly to prevent an own goal.Despite Arsenal’s early scare, Borussia Dortmund quickly shifted the momentum and applied heavy pressure on the hosts’ half. Their efforts paid off in the 7th minute with the opening goal of the game. Nmecha delivered a superb ball into the penalty area, finding Inacio in the right place at the right time for an easy finish past Kepa Arrizabalaga, giving the German side a 1-0 l..

For years, grassroots football teams across Migori have relied on determination and community support to keep their dreams alive, often taking to the pitch in worn out kits and with limited resources despite producing some of the county’s finest talent.This weekend, however, hundreds of those teams walked onto the pitch with renewed confidence after gaming firm Mozzart Bet equipped all participating sides in the inaugural Eddie Oketch Cup with new playing kits and footballs ahead of the four-month-long tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883243##The competition, officially launched at Awendo Green Stadium, will bring together 400 men’s and women’s teams from across Migori County in one of the largest grassroots football tournaments ever staged in the region.Besides providing every team with a full set of playing kits and a match ball through its New Jerseys for New Champions initiative, Mozzart Bet’s support is expected to ease the financial burden on community clubs while allowing them to focus..

Kenya Police secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Tanzanian giants Simba SC on Simba Day, courtesy of a lethal 92nd-minute transition strike by Elvis Rupia. What was billed as a celebratory showcase for Wekundu wa Msimbazi turned into a masterclass in pragmatic defensive organization and surgical counter-attacking by the Law Enforcers. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThis detailed tactical analysis examines how Simba’s positional fluidity and dynamic build-up mechanisms were ultimately thwarted by Kenya Police’s resilient low-block structure, wide overload nullification, and razor-sharp transition play.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##Simba SC initiated the contest in a fluid 4-3-3 base shape designed to dominate possession and control central progression.Mahamadou Kasali started in goal behind a defensive line featuring David Kameta at right-back, Nickson Kibabage at left-back, and a central pairing of Ismael Toure alongside Rushen De Reuck. In the engine room, Yusuff Kagoma and Ibrah..

Manchester City ended their Asian pre-season tour on a high on Sunday, coming from behind to beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul in their final run-out before next weekend’s Community Shield clash with Arsenal.Omar Marmoush was the star of the show, scoring twice in the second half before Rayan Ait-Nouri completed the comeback late on.Another fantastic performance from Semenyo ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/vEClARUNeQ— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 9, 2026 City had dominated much of the opening period but found themselves behind three minutes before half-time when Jorge Dominguez reacted quickest from a corner to poke Diego Simeone’s side into the lead.It was a harsh reward for the Spanish side after City had created the better opportunities. Josko Gvardiol headed wide from close range, while Savinho and Tijjani Reijnders also threatened before Atletico’s sucker punch.But the Cityzens came roaring back after the interval.Just 11 minutes into the second half, Antoine Semenyo produced the moment t..