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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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Seven clubs at only 22! Duran’s whirlwind career doesn’t care to settle

Few footballers have packed as much into the opening years of their career as Jhon Duran.Still only 22, the Colombian striker has now joined his seventh club, completing another move in what has become one of football’s most nomadic careers. Benfica have signed the former Aston Villa forward on a season-long loan from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, with an option to make the deal permanent at the end of the next season.Honey, lie to me like Monchi does: “There are no fewer than 40 clubs who want Duran”The Portuguese champions will pay a loan fee of €6.1 million (£5.19m), while a permanent transfer would cost another €30 million (£25.5m).”I am happy! I continue to say that it is the biggest club in Portugal. I am very grateful to be here,” Duran said after completing the move.”I have very high expectations of being here. I want to play well, give my all and become champion.”Duran’s career has already taken him across seven countries in just six years.When you travel 1000 kilometers to ..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s midfield meltdown that gifted Rayon Sports regional bragging rights

Rayon Sports ushered in a highly anticipated new era in emphatic fashion, securing a decisive 2-0 victory over Kenya’s Gor Mahia on Rayon Day at the Kigali Pelé Stadium. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe annual exhibition showcase offered an eager fanbase a comprehensive first look at head coach Francis Haringingo’s radically revamped squad.The extent of the structural overhaul was total; only Emmanuel Nshimiyimana and Elie Ganijuru retained their places from last season’s starting eleven, with the remaining nine starters consisting entirely of debutants making their first appearances in Rayon Sports colours.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##Far from a relaxed pre-season friendly, the contest unfolded as a high-intensity tactical chess match of contrasting structural methodologies. While Gor Mahia attempted to stamp their authority through patient, low build-up sequences and complex wide overloads, Rayon Sports counter-punched with devastating verticality, aggressive rest-defense man..

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Ghanaian Inaki to his Spanish brother Nico: “I love you, World Champion!”

Yesterday was one of the proudest days in the Williams family’s history, as the young Nico became the World Champion with Spain, providing a crucial assist for Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner.One of the first to congratulate the Athletic Bilbao forward was, naturally, his brother and Ghana international, Inaki, who couldn’t contain his pride.First in the world to do this: Alex Baena’s unique hat-trickIn a heartwarming message he posted on social media, the 32-year-old reminded everyone of the difficult journey their family had been through, as their Ghanaian parents had begun their journey to Spain as migrants seeking a better future.They reportedly crossed the Sahara Desert on foot and later crossed the Melilla border fence before eventually settling in Bilbao, where Inaki was born that same year.Spain’s lucky coin strikes again! Capdevila’s 2010 ritual revived by Cucurella before WC final”Brother, you’ve won the World Cup. You’ve made history.” “But beyond the trophy, thank you for ..

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Rodri’s historic feat and place among football’s “Magnificent Seven”

The last club season was one to forget for Rodri. After recovering from the ACL tear he had suffered in September 2024, the Spaniard seriously struggled to regain his form. New knee, hamstring, and groin issues kept him sidelined for almost 150 days, causing him to miss nearly 30 games for Manchester City and his national team.Many wrote him off, believing he was finished. Many considered him a player who had already peaked. However, he well and truly silenced his critics on the biggest stage of them all – the World Cup.Last night, Rodri lifted the most precious trophy in football as Spain captain and wrote his name into the history books in more than one way.Rodri crowned World Cup’s best, as Mbappe claims another Golden BootThanks to La Roja’s fantastic and well-deserved 1-0 victory over Argentina, the 30-year-old became only the seventh player ever to have won the World Cup, a continental tournament, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or, joining an exclusive group of playe..

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World Cup bound Cheche shuts door on Harambee Stars coaching role

Kenya U17 women’s national team coach Mildred Cheche has poured cold water on suggestions that she could one day take over Harambee Stars.She says her mission lies in advancing women’s football rather than pursuing the men’s national team job.Cheche has seen her profile soar after leading the Junior Starlets to a second FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Junior Starlets secured qualification courtesy of a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa in the final qualification round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##The achievement sparked widespread praise from supporters, with some urging the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to consider her for the Harambee Stars role in the future. But the celebrated tactician has made it clear that replacing Benni McCarthy is not something she is thinking about.“The men’s team, no. No way at this moment,” Cheche said on Sporty FM. “First, empower the girl child because I am a girl child myself.”KSSSA: Meet the seven schools eyeing national title in ThikaRather than..

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SDT orders Mbuzi Cup organisers to award winners 40 goats or pay cash equivalent

The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has ordered the organizers of the Mbuzi Cup to award Mchanga Football Club 40 goats or pay the club their equivalent value at the prevailing market rate after finding that the tournament winners were unlawfully denied their advertised prize.In a judgment delivered on July 16, 2026, in SDTSC/E017/2026, the Tribunal, chaired by Hon. Eddie Omondi alongside Hon. Allan Mola and Hon. Alela Mukoko, ruled that the second and third respondents, Yusuf Sakali and Williams Ariko, were legally bound by the prize commitments they publicly made before the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855104##The Mbuzi Cup, organized in late 2025 under the Sakali Family Foundation with the approval of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kakamega County Chairman, advertised 40 goats for the champions, 30 for the runners-up, 20 for the third-placed team, and 10 for the fourth-placed side.Mchanga FC entered the competition on the strength of those terms, advanced through the ward-level qua..

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Two-time Ballon d’Or winner and ex-Man City boss Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

Football has lost another legend.Six months after his family announced he had been diagnosed with stage-four cancer, Kevin Keegan lost his battle with this serious illness at the age of 75.Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, after battling cancer. The England, Liverpool and Newcastle United legend will be remembered as one of English football’s most decorated players. pic.twitter.com/oNIPUV806n— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 20, 2026 He made his first steps in professional football at Scunthorpe United, whose academy he came through, though his most prominent period was the one that followed, at Anfield.Keegan played for Liverpool between 1971 and 1977, making 322 appearances, scoring 100 goals, and providing 88 assists. He won nine trophies during his six-year spell with the Reds, including three league trophies, an FA Cup, a European Cup, and two UEFA Cups.Individually, the man from Doncaster was the most successful at Hamburger SV, where he won ba..

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