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Nairobi United Youth defender Yunis Abdullahi Omar has received his maiden call-up to the Somalia U-17 national team ahead of the country’s preparations for the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe promising youngster, who is currently developing through Naiboi’s youth ranks, has been included in the squad that will begin preparations for the regional qualifying tournament scheduled to take place from 10 to 25 September##NAJAVA_MECA_9862287##The competition will determine the CECAFA representatives for the 2026 CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, with Somalia aiming to secure one of the qualification slots.According to Somali media outlet ESSN, Omar is expected to travel to Mogadishu in the coming days to link up with the national team as the technical bench intensifies preparations for the crucial regional assignment.His inclusion is viewed as a boost to Somalia’s defensive unit, with the youngster earning recognition for hi..

Defending champions KCB booked their place in the 2026 Mozzart Kenya Cup women’s volleyball final after edging Kenya Prisons 3-2 in a thrilling semi-final at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe eagerly awaited contest lived up to expectations as two of Kenya’s volleyball powerhouses produced a fiercely contested battle, with both a place in the final and prize money on the line.The Bankers made the brighter start, taking the opening set 25-23 before Kenya Prisons responded in the second to level the match with a 25-22 victory.##NAJAVA_MECA_9863744##They regained control by claiming the third set 25-19, but Kenya Prisons refused to back down and forced a decisive fifth set after winning the fourth 25-22.With the match hanging in the balance, KCB relied on their experience in the deciding set, holding their nerve to secure a 15-12 victory and complete a hard-fought 3-2 triumph.The result sends the defending champions back to the Kenya Cup..

Kakamega Homeboyz have suffered another major setback ahead of the new season, after experienced defender Peter Thiong’o officially left the club following the expiry of his contract.The former AFC Leopards captain has brought his spell at Abana Beingo to an end after his deal expired in July, with efforts to negotiate a contract extension failing to bear fruit.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThiong’o was one of Homeboyz’s most reliable performers during the 2025/26 campaign, making 32 appearances across all competitions, and playing a pivotal role in the club’s defensive stability.Gor Mahia coach pinpoints three tactical masterstrokes behind APR demolitionHis consistency, leadership and versatility made him one of the first names on the team sheet throughout the season.Sources indicate that the experienced defender is now on the verge of completing a move elsewhere, with three clubs, including a newly promoted FKF Premier League side, keen on securing his signature.Beyond h..

Barcelona have spent the entire summer chasing Julián Alvarez, while Atletico Madrid have practically been making jokes about the speculation. The Argentine is reportedly unhappy with the situation and, after a World Cup match, even suggested that it would be best for everyone if he left Madrid and moved to Catalonia to fulfill his dream.However, the saga is far from over. Barcelona continue to push for the striker, but they are no longer alone in the race. According to The Times, Arsenal have now entered the battle for Alvarez’s signature.The Gunners are preparing an ambitious move for the Argentine forward despite Atletico’s firm stance that he is not for sale. Their proposal, however, could be difficult to ignore. Reports from England claim Arsenal are ready to offer €100 million plus Viktor Gyokeres as part of the deal.🚨 Arsenal could offer Viktor Gyokeres to Atletico Madrid in a deal for Julian Alvarez.Atletico have an interest in Gyokeres, creating the possibility of a player-plu..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has highlighted three tactical approaches that tore apart Rwandan domestic heavyweights APR FC.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two sides met on the opening day of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup staged at the Amohoro Stadium from 1900 hrs, where Gor Mahia seccured an emphatic 5-0 victory.Five star Gor Mahia send Kagame Cup title warning with ruthless demolition of APR FCLeading the team on the night, vice captain Mike Kibwage opened the scoring in the 34th minute, before Patrick Esombe doubled the scores a minute later. Second half goals from Paul Okoth, Lesley Otieno and Ebenezer Assfuah in the 64th, 79th and 85th minutes respectively, were enough for K’Ogalo to avenge for the defeat by a similar scoreline from APR in 2009.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862157##Speaking after the match, Akonnor could not help but acknowledge the midfield superiority by his troops, explaining the substitution of new signing Ebenezer Ocran for Harambee Stars midfielder Alp..

Chema Volleyball Club star Stephen Ochieng has exuded confidence in his team’s ability to triumph over Kenya Prisons in the highly anticipated Mozzart Kenya Cup 2026.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two sides will lock horns in the semi finals of the prestigious cup, following their respective wins in the last eight to make a date in what is a repeat of the league clash.Chema cruised to the last four after an emphatic 3-0 win over KAPU, while Prisons secured an equal victory over APK.Mozzart Kenya Cup: All set for epic men and women volleyball semifinalsSpeaking to Mozzart Sport ahead of the semi final slated for Saturday 25 July, the experienced setter disclosed why he is confident that the Juja-based outfit bag victory over The Wardens.“We are now energized and ready to face Prisons. They are Bronze winners while we are newcomers but we do not fear them. We beat them in the league semi final to win the silver and are ready to repeat that,” said Ochieng.Reflecting on the..

The 2026 National Sevens Circuit gets underway this weekend as the 17th edition of the Prinsloo 7s takes center stage at the Nakuru Athletics Club from Saturday, 25 to Sunday, 26 July.The opening leg of the six-tournament series is expected to set the tone for another fiercely contested circuit, with reigning overall champions KCB Rugby, defending Prinsloo champions Strathmore Leos, Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar, hosts Nakuru RFC, and several other top clubs all chasing an early advantage in the title race.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsReigning National Sevens Circuit champions KCB Rugby head into the tournament determined to reclaim the Prinsloo title after falling short in last year’s final.The Bankers were beaten 26-7 by Strathmore Leos in the 2025 final but recovered impressively to dominate the rest of the campaign, winning the overall circuit title with a record-breaking 126 points.Defending champions breathing fire ahead of Prinsloo 7sTheir season culminated in a..

The Mozzart Kenya Cup 2026 enters its second day with both men’s and women’s semi finals taking center stage as the tournament enters the money category.The tournament, which is in its second edition, will see quarter final winners gather at the Kasarani Indoor Arena today, Saturday 25 July, all seeking to book a place in the final.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsIn the men’s category, defending champions GSU will lock horns with league champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in a fierce encounter that will crown the day from 1600 hrs.GSU will be keen to retain the title they bagged in its maiden edition at the expense of the in-form KPA.All set for Mozzart Cup semis as KPA face GSU, Chema take on PrisonsThe law enforcers secured a place in the last eight after a 3-0 win over Equity Bank with comfortable set scores in a match played on Friday, 24 July.KPA, on the other hand, produced a commendable comeback to secure 3-1 win over 2025 finalists KDF.©Gad IsaacKDF had taken the l..

Kenyan runners Sharon Lokedi and Brigid Kosgei will headline the Bank of America Chicago Marathon set for Sunday, 11 October, after being named as part of the elite field on Thursday, 23 July.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe pair are among a list of seven Kenyans who will look to wrestle away the title from defending champion Hawi Feysa, who returns to the place she won the crown in commanding fashion last year, crossing the line more than two minutes ahead of the field.Feysa, despite having a quiet start to the 2026 season, which has been highlighted by a second consecutive third-place finish at the Tokyo Marathon, knows another victory will not come easily.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862153##Among her biggest challengers is former world-record holder and two-time Chicago marathon champion Kosgei, who returns to Grant Park for the first time since her dominant victory in 2019.A five-time major marathon winner, Kosgei has already laid bare her intents this year, having taken a win in ..

Formula 1 heads to Budapest this weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the 11th round of the 2026 season and the final race before the summer break. The championship will resume on August 21 with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.The race at the Hungaroring marks the halfway point of the season, with Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading the standings on 204 points. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton sits second with 159 points, while George Russell is just five points further back in the other Mercedes.The state of play heading into Hungary 👀#F1 #HungarianGP pic.twitter.com/1qpi3tRA5l— Formula 1 (@F1) July 23, 2026 Unsurprisingly, the spotlight in Hungary will once again be on Mercedes and Ferrari. However, many are giving the Italian team the edge even before the weekend begins, as the Hungaroring’s combination of slow and medium-speed corners, along with its lack of long straights, is expected to play more to Ferrari’s strengths than Mercedes’.Ferrari arrives in Budape..