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Coach Mukopi reflects on Chema’s fairytale rise from Division Two to KVF final

Three years ago, Chema Volleyball Club was just another team playing community tournaments in Nairobi’s estates.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsToday, they are the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) National League runners-up, have two players in the national team, a ticket to next year’s African Club Championships, and a growing reputation as the club proving that success does not always require decades of history.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857590##Their remarkable rise has become one of Kenyan volleyball’s biggest success stories. It offers hope that the men’s game can become just as competitive as the women’s league if emerging clubs are given the right structures and support.On Saturday, 18 July, the side finished second in the KVF National League finals after losing to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA). Despite the loss, they have booked a slot in next year’s African Club Championships.Mozzart Sport chatted with head coach Jeremiah Mukopi, who explained that the journey has been about mu..

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How Green Commandos powered their way back to KSSSA national games

Kakamega School have ended an eight-year absence from the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games, returning to the competition for the first time since winning the national title in 2018.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Green Commandos sealed qualification after being crowned Western Region champions, completing a remarkable campaign that included overcoming a county semifinal setback before earning redemption on the regional stage.Their road to Thika has been built on consistency at both ends of the pitch.Across 16 matches from the sub-county games to the Western Region Championships, Kakamega won 14 matches, drew one and lost just once.##NAJAVA_MECA_9857567##They scored 60 goals, conceded only four, kept 13 clean sheets and finished with a remarkable goal difference of +56.The campaign began dominantly at the Kakamega Central Sub County Games.Kakamega School announced themselves with a 3-0 win over Ikonyero before hammering Esokone 9..

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Eight defining takeaways from the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup once again lived up to its reputation as football’s biggest and most prestigious stage, uniting the world’s finest players and nations in a month-long spectacle that delivered drama, quality and valuable lessons both on and off the pitch.For the first time in the tournament’s history, 48 nations competed across the United States, Canada and Mexico, ushering in a new era for the global showpiece.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAfter weeks of intense competition, Spain were crowned world champions, edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in a gripping final to lift their second FIFA World Cup title.Beyond the battle for the trophy, the tournament offered a revealing insight into the modern game.From evolving tactical approaches and standout individual performances to team structures, coaching philosophies and football governance, the World Cup provided a compelling snapshot of where the sport is headed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858213##Mozzart Sport brought read..

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Jay Sandhu returns to KAGC summit after NCBA Limuru Open triumph

Muthaiga Golf Club’s Jay Sandhu returned to the summit of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Order of Merit after producing a superb final-round performance to win the 2026 NCBA Limuru Open & Brackenhurst Trophy at Limuru Country Club on Sunday.Sandhu fired a three-under-par 69 in the final round to finish on a five-under-par total of 211, securing his third Kenya Amateur Golf Championship title of the season after earlier victories at the Windsor Classic and the Muthaiga Open.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855116##His winning round featured five birdies on the 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 9th and 15th holes, with his only bogeys coming on the 1st and 11th, as he pulled clear of a strong international field to claim the title.The victory earned Sandhu Ksh 130,000 from the tournament’s Ksh 700,000 prize purse and saw him reclaim top spot in the KAGC Order of Merit with 940 points, overtaking Nakuru Golf Club’s John Kamais, who dropped to second on 861 points.Speaking after his victory, Sandhu said the triump..

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You want Pep’s whistle? Say no more – splash KSh40,000 and it’s yours

Manchester City fans can now own a genuine piece of Pep Guardiola history.The Premier League giants have put a collection of items used by their legendary former manager up for auction, allowing supporters to bid on memorabilia from the Spaniard’s unforgettable 10-year reign at the Etihad Stadium.Several items from @PepTeam’s office are up for auction 🤝Explore all the items on offer below ⤵️🔗 https://t.co/ekI9Xe0A2W pic.twitter.com/VEjHno5l9I— Manchester City (@ManCity) July 20, 2026 The collection ranges from the unusual to the priceless. Leading the auction is a special football commemorating Erling Haaland becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals. Signed by the Norwegian striker, the ball had attracted a highest bid of £2,970 (about KSh 520,000) as of Monday evening.According to MatchWornShirt, only three of these balls were ever produced. One remains in Manchester City’s archives, another belongs to Haaland himself, while the third is now available to collector..

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Omanyala surprises Harambee Starlets with Kenyan meals in France camp

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, paid a surprise visit to the Harambee Starlets in Miramas, France, lifting the team’s spirits as they fine-tuned preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Omanyala, who is also in Miramas for a high-performance training camp ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, visited the Starlets alongside his team, bringing traditional Kenyan meals including: ugali, chapati and other local delicacies.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news##NAJAVA_MECA_9858213##The sprint star said the visit was aimed at encouraging the players before they embark on their WAFCON campaign in Morocco.”We visited the Harambee Starlets at their training camp as they prepared for WAFCON. We carried a taste of home for them, including ugali, chapati and other Kenyan meals.We spent some time interacting with the team. It wasn’t a long speech or anything formal. I simply wished them all the best and encouraged them to represent Kenya proudly at the..

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“Mum, it was all worth it”: The heartbreaking story behind Fabian Ruiz’s World Cup triumph

Fabian Ruiz’s journey to becoming a FIFA World Cup winner did not begin under the bright lights of a packed stadium.It began with a mother carrying the weight of an entire family on her shoulders.Just two days after helping Spain lift the World Cup trophy, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder shared a simple photograph with his mother, Chari Pena, accompanied by the caption that perfectly summed up a lifetime of sacrifice.”Mum, it was all worth it.”Mamá, todo mereció la pena 🤍 pic.twitter.com/oU3Qenm1h9— Fabián Ruiz (@FabianRP52) July 20, 2026 Few captions have ever carried so much meaning.Fabian was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, a town of around 40,000 people near Seville. After his parents separated, Chari was left to raise three children on her own, taking on different jobs to make ends meet.When Real Betis spotted Fabian’s talent and brought him into their academy, they also offered his mother a permanent job as a cleaner at the club’s training facilities. She accepted without ..

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Kakamega Homeboyz acquire experienced winger ahead of 2026-2027 season

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued their ambitious recruitment drive ahead of the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season after securing the signature of experienced winger Boniface “Bajaj” Omondi.The former Gor Mahia and KCB FC attacker becomes the latest high-profile addition to the Homeboyz ranks as the club steps up its preparations for a campaign in which it hopes to mount a serious challenge for domestic honours. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOmondi’s arrival further underlines the club’s intent after a string of impressive acquisitions during the current transfer window.Nicknamed “Bajaj” for his electrifying pace and direct style of play, Omondi brings a wealth of top-flight experience to Bukhungu Stadium. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9858213##The winger has enjoyed spells with Gor Mahia, Wazito FC, Muhoroni Youth and, most recently, KCB, building a reputation as one of the league’s most dangerous wide players thanks to his ability to beat defenders and create chances in the final thir..

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Harambee Stars maintain position in latest FIFA world rankings

Harambee Stars have retained their 109th position in the latest world ranking released on Monday following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Kenya’s ranking remains unchanged as the national team did not play any matches during the latest FIFA ranking window. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHarambee Stars were last in action during the June international break, where they faced Lesotho twice in international friendlies.##NAJAVA_MECA_9858184##Despite remaining 109th globally, Kenya continues to be the second-highest ranked team in the CECAFA region, behind Uganda, who occupy 89th place. Tanzania complete the East African top three in 112th position.In Africa, Morocco strengthened their status as the continent’s highest-ranked nation after climbing one place to sixth in the world. They are followed by Senegal (18th) and Egypt (24th), with the Pharaohs moving up five places after an impressive FIFA World Cup campaign.World Cup bound Cheche shuts door on Harambee Stars ..

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Ksh400m-valued Harambee Stars prospect set to work under Dick next season

Harambee Stars-eligible winger, Clement Bischoff Mutahi, is on the verge of sealing a loan move from Austrian giants RB Salzburg to Dutch Eredivisie side NEC Nijmegen as he looks to revive his career with regular first-team football.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAccording to Dutch outlet, Voetbal International, NEC have reached an agreement with Salzburg to sign the 20-year-old on a season-long loan with an option to make the transfer permanent.Bischoff has already been scheduled for a medical in Nijmegen and is expected to be unveiled by Dick Schreuder’s side once the formalities are completed.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855116##Austrian newspaper Krone also reported that Bischoff was left out of RB Salzburg’s latest pre-season friendly as his move to the Netherlands entered its final stages.The Danish-Kenyan winger has emerged as NEC’s top attacking target following the departure of Başar Önal to French Ligue 1 club Lille.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Eredivisie outfi..

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