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KSSSA: Archbishop Njenga seal East Africa ticket after 8-0 rout as Raila Educational Centre run riot

Archbishop Njenga Girls became the first football team to secure qualification to the FEASSSA Games after producing a ruthless display to hammer Thika Girls Karibaribi 8-0 in their second Group B match at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Western Region champions followed up their impressive opening day victory in style, maintaining their perfect record to confirm a place at the East Africa championships with a game to spare.Archbishop Njenga were in complete control from the opening whistle, overwhelming their opponents with relentless attacking football and clinical finishing.##NAJAVA_MECA_9876028##Thika Girls’ misery started with an own goal before Triza Atwani doubled the advantage as the floodgates opened.Grace Muthoni stole the show with a brilliant hat trick, constantly finding space behind the Thika defence and punishing every mistake to take her tally for the afternoon to three goals.V..

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Inter Miami building dream team of veterans — now KDB in America too?

Inter Miami have renewed their pursuit of Kevin De Bruyne as they continue their ambitious plan to attract another world-class star to Major League Soccer. Reports suggest the experienced Belgian is now more receptive than ever to a move to the United States, with David Beckham eager to add him to the club’s growing collection of global names.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Florida outfit have stepped up their interest in the 35-year-old midfielder after previously attempting to sign him. De Bruyne is believed to be viewing the prospect of playing in MLS far more positively than he did during earlier discussions.🚨 Inter Miami have renewed their interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne.The Belgian midfielder is now more open to a move to Major League Soccer.Inter Miami want De Bruyne to join a squad featuring Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Casemiro and Rodrigo De Paul.(Source:… pic.twitter.com/oVpNy9Oix8— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 2, 2026 Interest from American clubs is noth..

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Mourinho is thinking, Roma takes advantage — Endrick on the Italians’ radar

AS Roma have identified Endrick as one of their primary transfer targets and are exploring ways to bring the Brazilian attacker to the Italian capital, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Serie A club are reportedly looking to negotiate an innovative agreement with Real Madrid, believing the 20-year-old has the versatility to operate both as a central striker and on the wing.After struggling for regular minutes under former Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, Endrick spent last season on loan at Olympique Lyon. The spell proved beneficial, with the youngster impressing in France before earning a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad. He has since returned to Madrid, where Jose Mourinho has taken charge ahead of the new campaign.🚨💣 BREAKING: AS ROMA want Endrick!The club wants a loan with option to buy, + a potential buy-back clause for Real Madrid.Their sporting director, Tony D’Amico, travelled directly to Madrid to see if a deal could be possible.So far, Real Madrid have NOT been open to..

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Ulinzi handball sides take grassroots mission to Western Kenya

Kenya Handball Premier League giants Ulinzi Shooters and Ulinzi Sharks are taking their preseason preparations beyond the court, with the two sides embarking on a community-focused tour of Western Kenya aimed at nurturing talent and growing the sport at the grassroots level.The men’s side, Ulinzi Shooters, opened their playing schedule with a friendly match against national schools champions Musingu High School on Saturday before facing Kakamega Flickers Handball Club on Sunday, as both fixtures combined competition with mentorship activities in the region.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872958##Western Kenya has long been one of the country’s most productive handball talent hubs, with many players featuring for Kenya’s top-flight clubs tracing their roots to the region. Ulinzi’s visit therefore offers young players a chance to interact with elite athletes while also allowing some members of the military side to reconnect with the communities that shaped their careers.Beyond the matches, Ulinzi Shooter..

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‘I got a Real scar, but it’s healed now’

In May 2025, everything looked fantastic for Real Madrid. Club’s legend Xabi Alonso came back, this time as a coach, after a successful spell in Germany, where he broke the Bayern Munich’s domination and won the title with Leverkusen. A young, modern coach with the Real DNA…what could possibly go wrong? 233 later everything went wrong and as a result, president Florentino Perez had to turn to Jose Mourinho, a man who was sacked from every club he managed since 2018 and buy him expensive players. Alonso took some time to reflect and out of the blue, signed for the Blues.Barco in the spotlight: Slapped by Jude, signed by ChelseaThe world was shocked when the (still respected) manager decided to take over one of the most unstable clubs with clearly shaky management, while his former club Liverpool just looked and did nothing. Since the Americans took over Chelsea, the club has regressed and is changing managers like socks and yet….“I had a view of Chelsea from the outside. I could see t..

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Liverpool’s 25-minute collapse: from a 2-0 lead to a 4-2 defeat against Leeds

Liverpool suffered a dramatic collapse in Chicago as Leeds United overturned a two-goal half-time deficit to claim an impressive 4-2 victory at Soldier Field, exposing the Reds’ defensive frailties after the interval.The Merseyside club controlled the opening 45 minutes and deservedly went into the break with a comfortable advantage. Luke Chambers broke the deadlock early on by converting after Kerkez had flicked on a corner from Szoboszlai, before Florian Wirtz doubled the lead just before half-time, finishing off a superb move sparked by Trey Nyoni’s brilliant cross-field pass and Frimpong’s assist.🚨⚽ GOAL! LUKE CHAMBERS PUTS LIVERPOOL AHEAD! 🔴🔥The Reds strike first against Leeds United!Liverpool 1️⃣-0️⃣ Leeds United#Liverpool #LeedsUnited #PremierLeague #fyp pic.twitter.com/g6GuZnILk5— 99+ FOOTBALL (@99FootBall0) August 2, 2026 🪄 Absolute cinema by Trey Nyoni with his lob ball to Frimpong and then Florian Wirtz appear from second line to increase the score for Liverpool against Leed..

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Tusker coach gives assessment of team’s CECAFA Kagame Cup outing

Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette says he is happy to have been part of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda, hailing the tournament as one that will help his squad in the coming FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Frenchman, speaking after his team’s 2-0 victory over Zanzibari side KVZ SC on Saturday, 1 August, said much of Tusker’s targets had been achieved, this despite The Brewers suffering an early group-stage exit.Tusker sign out of CECAFA Kagame Cup with victory over Zanzibari championsThroughout their week in Rwanda, Tusker registered just the one win, which came after back-to-back losses to Sudanese giants Al Hilal (2-0), and hosts Rayon Sport (1-0) on 26 and 29 August, respectively.Despite only finishing third in Group C, Mette was proud of the team’s showing in Kigali, and grateful for the experience gained against top-level opposition.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872935##“Since Day one, we came here to do a preseason; not friendlies, but to win, but ..

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Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate CECAFA Kagame Cup final alongisde Kenyan official

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan will officiate the final of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, scheduled for Friday, 7 August at the Amahoro Stadium in Rwanda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsArtan, who made the news in the past two months after being denied an opportunity to officiate at the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup, will take charge of the regional East African final, as announced by CECAFA on Sunday, 2 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_9876391##“On behalf of CECAFA, I warmly welcome Artan back to our region as he officiates at the CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026,” CECAFA President Paulos Weldehaimanot Andemariam noted in a statement on Sunday, labelling him as a symbol of excellence in African refereeing.“His [Artan’s] presence at our flagship competition reflects the high standards that CECAFA is committed to promoting, and we are proud that one of our own continues to represent Africa with distinction on the world stage.”The 2025 CAF Men’s Best referee will in the final work alon..

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Harambee Starlets still optimistic of WAFCON progression ahead of final group match

Optimism rent the air as Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba and goalkeeper Lilian Awuor faced the media on the eve of their final 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group A match against Algeria.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe duo, despite resigning to the widely accepted fate of resignation, carried much belief heading into their do-or-die game set for Monday, 3 August (2300 EAT) at the Al Medina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.##NAJAVA_MECA_9876391##Starlets, competing at their first WAFCON in a decade, have found the going tough in Morocco, stumbling to two shut-out defeats to the hosts (4-0) and Senegal (1-0), to virtually have one foot out of the competition.With progression to the quarter-finals out of their hands, Kenya must rely on the other Group A teams to keep alive their target of reaching the last four.WAFCON: Harambee Starlets coach Odemba identifies costly weakness after second straight defeatAs permutations go, Starlets must beat Algeria by more t..

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Barco in the spotlight: Slapped by Jude, signed by Chelsea

Less than 20 days ago, while Argentina were celebrating the massive triumph against England in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, the football world was shocked by the incident that followed the final whistle, when Jude Bellingham slapped La Albiceleste’s Valentin “Colo” Barco on the head, sparking a mass confrontation on the pitch.Today, Barco’s path crossed with England once again, as the 22-year-old completed a move to Premier League giants Chelsea.Chelsea FC is pleased to confirm the signing of Argentinian international Valentin Barco from RC Strasbourg.Welcome to Chelsea, Valentin! 🔵— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 2, 2026 The Blues announced Colo’s arrival on a seven-year deal, as he became the London side’s ninth addition after Dastan Satpaev, Denner, Danny Welbeck, Emmanuel Emegha, Geovany Quenda, Marco Palestra, Maxence Lacroix, and Morgan Rogers. The fee Chelsea paid to their affiliate club Strasbourg for the Argentine’s transfer remains undisclosed for now.The Premier League wo..

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