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Kenyan duo finally cleared for Tanzanian Premier League action

Kenyan duo Boniface Onyango and Collins Maina have finally been cleared to feature for Kagera Sugar in the Tanzanian Premier League after missing the opening six matches of the campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two players joined the Tanzanian top-flight newcomers during the transfer window, but had been unable to make their competitive debuts as they awaited the necessary work permits required for foreign players to feature in the league.Their absence has coincided with a difficult start to life in the top flight for Kagera Sugar, who have collected just two points from their opening six matches. The Bukoba-based side have suffered four defeats and recorded two draws since the league kicked off on 16 August.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968565##Kagera opened their campaign with a 2-0 home defeat to Simba SC before drawing 1-1 with Singida Black Stars three days later.They were then handed their heaviest defeat of the campaign when Geita Gold thrashed them 6-2 on 22 August. Ano..

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Strongest defence vs. most lethal attack: Roma and Inter collide for Serie A supremacy

Two perfect Serie A records will go head-to-head at the Stadio Olimpico tonight as Roma welcome Inter (7 pm) in a clash between the only two teams to have won all four of their league matches this season.Both sides sit on 12 points, but they have arrived there in very different ways.19.00: (2.75) Roma (3.45) Inter (2.50)Inter have the division’s most prolific attack with 13 goals, while Roma have conceded just once – the best defensive record in Serie A. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have also won nine consecutive Serie A games dating back to last season, with Donyell Malen emerging as one of the early stars of the campaign. The Dutchman has already scored six league goals.Malen was on target again in Monday’s 2-0 victory at Torino, while Paulo Dybala remains one of Roma’s key creative outlets. The Argentine is expected to start alongside Malen, with Matias Soule also pushing for a place in the attacking trio.##LINKED_NEWS_69100##Inter, meanwhile, arrive after one of the most entertainin..

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Greg Snow eyeing Pearl of Africa Golf Series title in Entebbe

Kenya’s elite golfer Greg Snow moved into contention for the Pearl of Africa Golf Series title, the sixth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour, after carding a 5-under-par 66 in the second round at Entebbe Golf Club on Friday,18 September.Snow took his tournament total to 6-under-par 136, moving into fourth position heading into Saturday’s final round.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHis scorecard featured seven birdies on the first, second, sixth, 11th, 14th, 17th and 18th holes, while his only dropped shots came on the 10th and 13th.“I’m happy with the round today. I gave myself good opportunities and was able to convert a number of them, especially towards the end. I’ve put myself in a good position going into the final round, and the focus now is to play another solid round on Saturday,” said Snow.Snow is currently the best-placed Kenyan in the tournament, with fellow Kenyans Daniel Nduva and Mutahi Kibugu also making the cut for the final round.Agnes Ngetich targeting “..

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Kane the 100th! Bayern trash minnows who blame Yamal for poking Munich bear

Harry Kane responded to Lamine Yamal’s latest Ballon d’Or dig with a simple reply – he kept scoring. Lots of them.The England captain hit another milestone on Saturday, becoming the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goals as Bayern Munich demolished Union Berlin 7-0.##LINKED_NEWS_69091##Kane needed just 98 Bundesliga appearances to reach his century, smashing the previous record held by Dieter Muller, who needed 129 games for Cologne. Bayern legend Gerd Muller took 136, while Lothar Emmerich and Uwe Seeler needed 140 and 157 respectively.And Kane did not stop at 100.After converting a 39th-minute penalty, he headed in Michael Olise’s cross nine minutes into the second half to register his 101st Bundesliga goal. That took his extraordinary Bayern tally to 152 goals in 154 appearances in all competitions since arriving from Tottenham in 2023.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Olise scored a hat-trick, while Jamal Musiala and the Bavarians’ latest signing Ismael Saibari also got on the sco..

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U20 AFCON Q: Kingston urges Uganda to stay present as Sudan test beckons

Uganda head coach Laryea Kingston has urged his players to remain focused on the task immediately in front of them as the Hippos prepare for a decisive Group B encounter against Sudan in the CECAFA U20 AFCON qualifiers in Dar es Salaam.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUganda opened their campaign with a 4-1 victory over Djibouti at Uhuru Stadium, with Isima Magala scoring twice while Genesis Ocen Odiya and captain Richard Okello also found the net. Sudan responded with a 3-0 win over Djibouti, setting up a meeting in which the winner will take control of Group B and secure a place in the semi-finals.Kingston, however, was more interested in the performance than simply the three points from Uganda’s opening match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968586##“Every team in this competition knows that winning their first game puts them in tournament mode, but then again we have to look at the performance first. We couldn’t start the game very well in the first half, but in the second half we got bet..

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Seven up, now for Brighton: Arsenal’s perfect run faces a test

Arsenal have won all seven matches in all competitions this season and head to Brighton today (5 pm) looking to maintain their perfect start.Mikel Arteta’s side already look stronger and deeper than the team that finally brought the Premier League title back to the Emirates last season. Arsenal have quality throughout the squad, with even players such as world champions Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi, as well as expensive signings Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke, having to fight for their places.##LINKED_NEWS_69115##The Gunners have also been extremely difficult to break down. Only Chelsea have scored against them early in a Premier League match this season, while Declan Rice has once again been a key presence in a powerful midfield.Brighton are the latest side standing in their way.The Seagulls have made an impressive start of their own, scoring 13 goals in their first four Premier League games – the most in the elite division. They also arrive with plenty of confidence after produci..

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Selebwa demands character as Rising Stars face South Sudan in must win clash

Rising Stars head coach Gilbert Selebwa has challenged his players to show character when Kenya faces South Sudan on Saturday in a decisive Group C encounter at the CECAFA U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Dar es Salaam.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya head into the match needing a response after Thursday’s 2-0 defeat to Burundi, a result that left them without a point from their opening game.Burundi have already secured top spot in the group after winning both matches, while Kenya and South Sudan remain in contention for the remaining qualification possibilities.Rising Stars face must win clash against South Sudan to keep U20 AFCON hopes aliveSpeaking ahead of the match, Selebwa acknowledged the disappointment of the Burundi defeat but said the focus had quickly shifted towards giving Kenya the attacking threat required to get the result.“I think what is important at this point is how we bring out our character because it was a painful loss,” Selebwa said.The co..

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Still in the woods: FKF Premier League kick-off postponed once again

The much anticipated FKF Premier League 2026/27 season kick-off has once again been postponed until further notice.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe league, which had been postponed twice, was scheduled to kick off today on Saturday, 19 September, but was on Friday, 18 September cancelled in the middle of the night, through an email sent to FKFPL clubs chairmen and CEOs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968592##“We regret to inform all participating clubs and Partners that the League kick-off has been postponed until further notice,” FKF’s Leagues and Competitions’ statement to clubs, read. “We will provide a comprehensive statement with regard to the details surrounding the postponement. Kindly accept our sincerest apologies for any inconveniences caused.”The postponement comes after the High Court in Murang’a stopped the commencement of the league, until a playoff between Kariobangi Sharks and Mombasa United is played.Kenya learns group opponents for inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festi..

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Rising Stars face must win clash against South Sudan to keep U20 AFCON hopes alive

Rising Stars face South Sudan on Saturday, 19 September afternoon, knowing there is little room for error in their final Group C match of the CECAFA U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Dar es Salaam.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya opened their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Burundi, while South Sudan suffered a heavier 4-0 loss to the same opponents.Burundi have already secured the group’s top position with six points and a +6 goal difference, while Kenya and South Sudan are both yet to register a point.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968592##The stakes are straightforward; Kenya must beat South Sudan when the two sides meet at Uhuru Stadium at 2:00 PM, to give themselves any chance of advancing.A draw or defeat would leave the Rising Stars without a win, and end their hopes of progressing from Group C.But even victory will not automatically guarantee Kenya a semi final place.Still in the woods: FKF Premier League kick-off postponed once againThe tournament sends the three group wi..

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Kenya AirBadminton team makes mixed start to Africa Championships in Uganda

The Kenya AirBadminton national team this week launched its 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships campaign at Aero Beach in Entebbe, Uganda, registering mixed results on Thursday, 17 and Friday, 18 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOn the opening day on Thursday, Kenya achieved an impressive four wins out of five in their doubles matches, and on Friday secured four victories out of seven in the men’s, mixed, and women’s doubles categories.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968560##Men’s team captain Sammy Sikoyo shared his optimism about the team’s performance, emphasizing their goal to rank among the top two nations, and qualify for the 2029 World Games in Germany. “”We arrived safely, and even though it’s raining heavily, we can manage,” Sikoyo told SJAK on Friday. “We lost only one game against the host nation thanks to some tactical mishaps, but I know we will be better, and achieve our goal of conquering Africa.” Sammy Sikoyo in action ©Badminton Confederation of Africa On the op..

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