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Chelsea will have a new defensive pillar. The Blues’ manager, Xabi Alonso, identified a problem in his team’s back line and needed a reliable centre-back to build a defensive structure around.The ideal solution was found right in the neighbourhood, at Crystal Palace, as Maxence Lacroix is set to become a Chelsea player. According to Sky Sports, the deal is worth around €60 million.🚨💥 BREAKING | Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea – DONE DEAL ✔️Full agreement reached with Crystal Palace since last night. The medical is taking place today. The 26 y/o centre-back will sign a contract until 2032. #CFCTransfer fee: around €60 million following @David_Ornstein.… pic.twitter.com/J6bPqo2arY— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 24, 2026 With this signing, the Blues have finally addressed a major weakness in their squad, as the Frenchman is expected to add much-needed solidity at the back.On the other hand, Palace have now lost their second defensive pillar from last season – Marc Guehi joined Manches..

Team Kenya endured a tough opening session on their first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, after all its teams suffered defeats in their respective disciplines.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsOn the back of a colorful opening ceremony on the night of Thursday, 23 July, Kenya’s first bunch of representatives were, on early Friday morning, handed a rude welcome, with no victories across the board.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862151##First out for Team Kenya was bowler Anwar Hamada, who fell to a 2-0 sets defeat to Malta’s Shaun James in his first match of Section D of the Men’s Singles Sectional Play.The 59-year-old Hamada, who will also represent Kenya in the men’s pairs, went down 2-10 in set one, before making it a closer affair in the second set, eventually falling 4-9.English heptathlete latest star name to drop out of Commonweath GamesHamada’s second match in the six-player section comes later on Friday against Canada’s Ryan Bester at 1750 EAT. As per the tourn..

Postbank women’s volleyball team has received a major boost ahead of the 2026/2027 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League season after unveiling their official kits in partnership with FinCredit.The colourful kit launch, held on Thursday,marked a new chapter for the team as they seek to make a strong statement in the upcoming campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFinCredit is a micro-finance lending institution that is regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya. Present during the unveiling were Post Bank Managing Director Raphael Lekolool, Fincredit Chief Executive Officer John Kariuki ,FinCredit Business Manager Geoffrey Toywa, Postbank team manager Thomas Moek, and physiotherapist Conceptor Bala among other officials.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862146##Speaking during the kits unveiling, Fincredit CEO Kariuki welcomed the partnership saying they can only get better,adding that they have had a working relationship with the bank for 16 years and the partnership cements their ..

Few rivalries in Kenyan secondary school sports have consistently produced the level of quality, drama, and high-stakes competition witnessed between Kesogon Secondary School and Kwanthanze Secondary School.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFor four consecutive years, the two schools have set the standard in girls’ volleyball, sharing national and East African honors while producing finals that have come to define the modern era of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) and Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) championships.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862145##Now, Kesogon returns to the KSSSA National Term Two Games in Thika with one objective: to reclaim the national title they last won in 2023.The Trans Nzoia-based school heads into the championship as Rift Valley champions after beating former national champions AIC Kosirai Girls in straight sets to lift the 2026 Rift Valley Secondary Schools Sports Association (RVSSSA) title.The conv..

FKF Premier League side Nairobi United has completed the signing of Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo after he departed from Ethiopian giants Saint George.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe top-flight side confirmed the arrival of the experienced shot-stopper on Friday, describing him as one of the key additions ahead of the 2026/27 season.”Welcome to Naibois, Faruk Shikhalo! Kenyan international Faruk Shikhalo joins us, bringing experience, leadership, and quality to the squad. Welcome to the family. Let’s make history,” the club announced on its social media platforms.##NAJAVA_MECA_9863265##The experienced goalkeeper joins Patrick Aussems’ side after an impressive spell in Ethiopia, where he established himself as Saint George’s first-choice goalkeeper following his move from KCB in October 2025.The 29-year-old featured in 32 league matches during the 2025/26 Ethiopian Premier League campaign and missed only six gamesAlthough Saint George endured a difficult leagu..

Newly appointed Gor Mahia captain Sylvester Owino has already set his targets with the club, with eyes on breaking two long-standing jinxes that have characterized the club in recent years.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsOwino was named as the new captain earlier in the week, taking over from Philemon Otieno, who has since taken over the role of team manager following a successful career at the club before hanging up his boots at the end of last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862044##While Otieno led the club to tremendous success in the FKF Premier League, K’Ogalo has had little to show at the continental level, where they have often been eliminated in the preliminary round.With the club last qualifying for the CAF interclub group stage in the 2018/19 season when they made it to the CAF Confederation Cup (CAF CC) group stage, Owino is keen to lead the club back to continental glory.”My predecessors achieved a great deal in domestic, regional, and continental competitions. However, ..

They say the journey matters more than the destination. And while celebration is the first thing that comes to mind after a major achievement, it’s always worth taking a moment to reflect on the people who have been there along the way.If you don’t believe it, just look at Pedro Porro.Reward for World Cup winners – tomatoes matching their weight!Once the celebrations in the streets of Madrid had ended and all the noise had died down a little, the Spain defender went to visit one of the most important figures in his life – the man who played a huge role in helping him become who he is today – carrying a special gift for his hero.Yesterday, Porro posted a video on Instagram featuring his grandfather, Antonio, proudly wearing the World Cup winner’s medal, with the caption “Mission accomplished”.Pedro Porro’s grandad drove him thousands of miles as a child to training and matches, helping him chase his dream of becoming a footballer.Yesterday, Porro returned home and gave his grandad the W..

The future governance of the FKF Premier League has taken a significant step forward after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and top-flight clubs agreed to establish a seven-member transition committee tasked with developing a roadmap towards a more independent league structure.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe breakthrough was reached during a consultative meeting between FKF officials and Premier League club representatives in Nairobi on Wednesday, which ended weeks of uncertainty after clubs opposed the continued direct management of the league by the federation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858088##Leading the committee is Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier, whose vast experience in football administration is expected to steer discussions on the legal and governance framework required to reshape the country’s premier competition.Also appointed to the committee are Mara Sugar CEO Ruth Omalla, Kenya Police chairman Japheth Munyendo, and FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee chairma..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has expressed confidence that his side will put their disappointing pre-season defeat to Rayon Sports behind them and produce a strong showing at the CECAFA Kagame Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsK’Ogalo endured a frustrating start to their Rwanda tour after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Rayon Sports in a friendly on Saturday, 18 July, a result that attracted criticism from the club’s demanding supporters.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862044##The record Kenyan champions now shift their focus to the CECAFA Kagame Cup, which runs from Friday, 24 July, to Friday, 7 August, in Kigali, where they open their campaign against Rwandan champions APR.Speaking ahead of the tournament opener, Akonnor insisted that the mistakes that cost his side against Rayon Sports had already been addressed and that he believes his players are ready to respond.”What happened against Rayon was an individual mistake that we have already corrected. We have a video analyst who has t..

Manchester United remain determined to land Aurelien Tchouameni despite Real Madrid’s reluctance to part ways with the French midfielder.According to The Sun, the 26-year-old is still one of United’s priority targets as they look to replace Casemiro, who recently completed a move to Inter Miami. Tchouameni would once again be stepping into the Brazilian’s shoes, having originally taken over his role at Real Madrid following Casemiro’s transfer to Old Trafford in 2022.🚨 JUST IN: Manchester United are pushing hard for Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni after a strong enquiry, with the Spanish club now willing to sell the 26-year-old defensive midfielder if their asking price is met.Jose Mourinho had planned to keep him but is ready to cash in… pic.twitter.com/ouGq0vy5Wq— UtdXclusive (@UtdXclusive) July 23, 2026 However, prising Tchouameni away from the Spanish giants will be anything but easy. New Real Madrid manager JosevMourinho reportedly views the France international as a key figure ..