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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 ..

English heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson on Thursday,23 July became the latest star name to drop out of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an unspecified injury.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe 33-year-old defending heptathlon champion in a post said she was “gutted” to withdraw from the England team, joining eight other withdrawals from the nation on the same day.Team-mates who also pulled out just hours before the opening ceremony in the Scottish city of Glasgow included: Johnson-Thompson’s fellow Olympic medallists Dina Asher-Smith, Daryll Neita, Matthew Hudson-Smith and Amber Anning.How much Team Kenya athletes will earn for medals at 2026 Commonwealth Games”I’m gutted to have to pull out of this year’s Commonwealth Games,” Johnson said on social media. “I was so looking forward to competing on home soil and having the chance to defend my Commonwealth title!Although the injury I picked up earlier this season has improved, I haven’t been able to get back to the lev..

Harambee Stars defender Alphonce Omija believes Kenya has what it takes to make a strong impression when they co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).He says the backing of home supporters will give the national team a major advantage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya will stage AFCON 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with the tournament set to run from 19 June to 17 July 2027.It will mark the first time Africa’s biggest football competition is hosted by three nations.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858065##With expectations already building ahead of the tournament, the current Sahel Etoile defender is confident Harambee Stars can rise to the occasion and enjoy a memorable campaign on home soil.Speaking on the Zoza Podcast, the former Gor Mahia defender said the overwhelming support Harambee Stars received during the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) convinced him that Kenya can compete with the continent’s best at AFCON.Harambee Starlets target WAFCON semi-finals after ..

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has revealed three coaches who greatly influence his coaching philosophy.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder retired from playing in April after a stellar career that saw him make a name for himself in Europe and beyond.Following his retirement, the 35-year-old embarked on nurturing his coaching career. Having already completed his UEFA B coaching license while still playing, Wanyama enrolled for the UEFA A Coaching License, which he is currently undertaking with the Irish Football Association (IFA).”I like his deep passion for football”: Motsepe backs Infantino despite growing criticismWith ambitions of coaching at the top level, the JMJ Academy graduate is slowly crafting his coaching philosophy, and has since opened up on the three coaches influencing his style.“I have watched a lot of football and learned from a lot of coaches. I have learned a lot from Pochettino (Mauricio), who coached at ..

A major rebuild is underway at Aston Villa. The Birmingham club has been one of the busiest sides since the summer transfer window opened, generating significant income while also investing heavily in the squad. Their latest signing, however, comes through a creative deal that delays the transfer fee until next summer.Villa have officially welcomed Alejandro Garnacho, who joins from Chelsea on a season-long loan. The agreement includes an obligation to buy if certain conditions are met, while a four-year contract is already waiting for the Argentine once the move becomes permanent.Alejandro. Announced. pic.twitter.com/2rsRli9q8Q— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 23, 2026 Chelsea are expected to receive €50 million for Garnacho—but the structure of the deal suggests they may already be confident that payment is guaranteed. Both clubs appear to have found a solution that perfectly suits their financial situations.Just two days earlier, Chelsea completed the signing of Morgan Rogers from ..

Harambee Starlets believe they have laid the foundation for a successful 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (wafcon) campaign after completing an intensive training camp in Miramas, France, with the players now setting their sights on a historic semi final appearance.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe national women’s team travelled to France on 15 July for a week long training camp as part of the final phase of preparations before heading to Morocco on 23 July for the continental showpiece, which runs from July 26 to August 16.Kenya will kick off their Group A campaign against hosts Morocco on 26 July before taking on Senegal and Algeria.##NAJAVA_MECA_9861337##Forward Marion Serenge said the quality of training and facilities in France has strengthened the squad’s confidence, insisting the players believe they can compete with Africa’s best.”We have trained well, the training facilities have been excellent and every session has pushed us to become better. We know the level..

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the sacking of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Wilfred Marori over gross misconduct.In a letter dated today, Thursday 23 July by CEO Dennis Gicheru, the federation has decided to part ways with Marori, who has been putting various federation heads under pressure.Download Our MozzartSport App For More News“The Federation has decided to SUMMARILY DISMISS you (Marori) from your position as Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, with effect from July 23, 2026, pursuant to Section 44(3) of the Employment Act, 2007,” read the statement in part.The dismissal follows what has been an ongoing disciplinary process on Marori, who had received a show cause letter by the federation on Monday, 15 June.Hundreds of millions await Harambee Starlets at WAFCON after CAF prize boostIn the letter, Marori was accused of desertation of duty without approval, misrepresentation of the federation, using foul language on fellow employees on social media, as well as..

The Premier League champions have completed their first major move of the June Transfer Window.After signing Piero Hincapie on a permanent deal from Bayer Leverkusen and bringing in free-agent backup goalkeeper Illan Meslier, Arsenal have announced the signing of Christos Tzolis, who signed a five-year contract, joining from Club Brugge for €40 million, which makes him the most expensive Greek player ever and the largest sale in Belgian football history.Energy. Instinct. End product. Christos Tzolis is a Gunner ✍️ pic.twitter.com/NP7QHI3u15— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 23, 2026 Judging by last season’s numbers, Arsenal appear to have signed a genuine attacking powerhouse and a constant threat to opposition defences, as the Greek international had as many as 51 goal contributions in all competitions last season – 22 goals and 29 assists.His attacking versatility and ability to finish with either foot will add a new dimension to Mikel Arteta’s squad.Arteta’s pattern: Never-ending hunt for go..

Kenya has confirmed its final squads for the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup, with five teams set to fly the country’s flag at the global championship beginning on Thursday, 23 July in the Netherlands.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe squads, verified by World Masters Hockey ahead of the tournament, will compete across the men’s Over-40, Over-45 and Over-50 categories, as well as the women’s Over-35 and Over-40 divisions. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9857634##The competition will run until August 1 across Rotterdam, Schiedam, Breda in the Netherlands and Brasschaat in Belgium, bringing together approximately 400 teams under the theme “Generation of Greatness – We Don’t Stop Playing.”The women’s Over-40 side will be led by goalkeeper Brenda Wangila, alongside experienced players including: Euphrasia Alusiola, Sandra Nyambura, Sarafina Sikwata, Dorris Kirui, Jackqeuline Ogot, Jane Ndirangu, Catherine Mulwa and Diana Ellinger. The squad will be managed by Leocardear Ofulla, with W..