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Defending champions Kenya Pipeline kept their Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League title hopes alive after producing a commanding straight-sets victory over Kenya Prisons to force a winner-takes-all decider in the best-of-three finals series.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPipeline, who had suffered a 3-1 defeat in Friday’s opening final, responded emphatically on Saturday afternoon with a dominant 25-12, 25-21, 25-18 victory at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to level the series at 1-1.Having entered the match knowing defeat would end their title defense, the Oilers delivered one of their best performances of the season, denying Kenya Prisons the chance to clinch their first league crown since 2021.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851887##The reigning champions set the tone from the opening whistle, overwhelming the Wardresses with powerful attacking play and solid defending to race to a convincing 25-12 win in the first set.Kenya Prisons attempted to mount a response in the ..

Harambee Starlets forward Valarie Nekesa says her move to Spanish Liga F side CD Tenerife Femenino marks the beginning of a new chapter in her career, with the teenage sensation determined to establish herself in European football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 18-year-old believes joining the Spanish top-flight club is the perfect opportunity to continue her development and fulfil a childhood dream of playing on one of the world’s biggest stages.Nekesa was unveiled by the Santa Cruz de Tenerife-based side on 11 July, becoming only the third Kenyan woman to sign for a club in Spain after Cynthia Shilwatso, who featured for DUX Logroño, and Vivian Corazon Aquino, who joined Atlético Madrid.##NAJAVA_MECA_9852104##Born in Bungoma County and raised in Murang’a, Nekesa rose through the school football ranks at Madira Girls High School before earning national recognition with the Junior Starlets.She played a key role in helping Kenya qualify for their maiden FIFA Under-17 Wo..

Manchester United began their pre-season campaign with a disappointing defeat, falling to a 1-0 loss against Wrexham in Helsinki, Finland. The match marked Michael Carrick’s first game in charge since being appointed the club’s permanent head coach this summer, following his impressive second stint as interim boss.Full-time in Helsinki 🇫🇮First pre-season minutes in the tank for 22 Reds ✔️— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 18, 2026 The only goal of the match arrived shortly before the break, with Sam Smith deciding the contest for Wrexham. The former Reading forward finished from close range after a clever move down the left, as Lewis O’Brien reached the byline before sending a dangerous low cross across the face of goal. United’s centre-back pairing of Ayden Heaven and Harry Maguire failed to react in time, allowing Smith to ghost in unmarked and beat Tom Heaton with a simple finish.New £48 million signing Andrey Santos was handed his first start in a United shirt, lining up alongside ..

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has decided to introduce a major innovation at this year’s FIFA World Cup. In addition to lifting the iconic golden trophy and receiving their winners’ medals, the World Cup champions will also be awarded unique, personalized championship rings—a tradition borrowed from American professional sports.Inspired by the customs of the NBA, NFL, and MLB, FIFA is introducing this exclusive symbol of victory for football’s world champions for the very first time. Each ring will be custom-made and personalized for every player and member of the winning nation’s coaching staff.FIFA has decided to award the winners of the 2026 World Cup with championship rings for the very first time. The custom is usually associated with American sports like the NFL and NBA 💍30 rings will be made available to the world champions, with a further 1,996 rings going on… pic.twitter.com/v8V8P41Rd9— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) July 17, 2026 The rin..

Fresh Gor Mahia signing Hansel Ochieng has revealed that the opportunity to play in the CAF Champions League was the decisive factor that convinced him to turn down a lucrative move to Zambia in favour of joining the FKF Premier League record champions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, the former AFC Leopards forward disclosed that although the financial package from the unnamed Zambian club was attractive, the prospect of competing in Africa’s premier inter-club competition outweighed every other consideration.Harambee Stars defender reveals how teammates ‘refused’ to take penalties in CHAN quarter-finalThe pacey attacker recently completed a two-year move to Gor Mahia as the club continues strengthening its squad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign and its return to continental football.While Ochieng declined to reveal the identity of the Zambian outfit that pursued his signature, he admitted that the chance to wear the green and white jerse..

AFC Leopards have completed the signing of experienced Ugandan goalkeeper Tom Ikara as the club steps up preparations for the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMozzart Sport understands that the 29-year-old has joined Ingwe from Uganda Premier League side BUL FC, becoming the latest addition to a heavily revamped goalkeeping department following a busy transfer window.Harambee Stars defender reveals how teammates ‘refused’ to take penalties in CHAN quarter-finalIkara’s arrival comes after the exits of two goalkeepers, with first-choice custodian Humphrey Katasi sealing a move to fierce rivals Gor Mahia while fellow Ugandan James Ssetuba is understood to be closing in on a return to Kakamega Homeboyz.With the departures leaving significant gaps between the posts, AFC Leopards have moved swiftly to reinforce the department. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9854758##Ikara joins fellow new arrivals Sebastian Wekesa from Kariobangi Sharks and Issa Emuria from Bidco ..

Reigning Olympic and world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s search for his first Diamond League 800m victory of the season continued after he finished fourth at the London Diamond League on Saturday, 18 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe middle-distance star crossed the line in 1:43.30 in a high-quality men’s 800m race, narrowly missing out on a podium finish despite another competitive display.Kenyan sprinter reveals minimum amount required to fund athlete’s seasonAmerican Brandon Miller produced the performance of his career to win the race in a personal best 1:42.19. Ireland’s Mark English also set a personal best of 1:42.97 to claim second place, while home favourite Max Burgin thrilled the British crowd by taking third in 1:43.30.Wanyonyi, renowned for his devastating finishing kick, was unable to produce his trademark late surge as the fast-paced contest unfolded, settling for fourth in one of the strongest fields assembled this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851843##Th..

Following a 12th-place finish in the 2025/26 FKF Premier League campaign, Bandari FC have turned to former Tusker FC tactician Charles Okere to oversee a technical resurgence. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsArriving at the port city five months after he departed from the Ruaraka-based Brewers, Okere inherits a Dockers side that has historically knocked on the door of domestic glory but has never lifted the elusive top-flight league title.Backed by the arrival of Elvis ‘Valdo’ Ayany as assistant coach and Patrick Gitagia as an analyst, Okere is tasked with instilling structural clarity and modern tactical concepts into the squad. Harambee Stars defender reveals how teammates ‘refused’ to take penalties in CHAN quarter-finalBy analysing his previous tactical foundations – most notably a defining 2-1 victory over league giants Gor Mahia in January 2025 – we can paint a comprehensive picture of the system, style, and tactical patterns that will define the new-look Bandari.On p..

Javier Milei could have one of the best seats in the house for Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final.Instead, Argentina’s president will be staying at home. Not because of politics or scheduling conflicts, but because of superstition.The 55-year-old has confirmed he will once again watch Argentina from the presidential residence in Olivos, exactly as he has done throughout the tournament, convinced that changing his routine before the showdown with Spain would tempt fate.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##”No way,” Milei replied when asked whether he would travel to the United States for the final. “I’m going to keep watching all the games from Olivos.”But staying home is only part of his World Cup ritual.Milei also revealed that he has worn the same jacket throughout Argentina’s campaign after one frightening moment convinced him it had become his lucky charm.”Since it’s cold and I don’t turn on the heat, I wear an oil company-branded jacket,” he explained. “During the Switzerland game, I got too hot and..

For the first time in four years, the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Girls’ Football Championship will have a new winner.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDefending champions Butere Girls High School, who have dominated the competition in recent years with three consecutive national titles, will not be part of the 2026 KSSSA National Term Two Games after their title defense came to an end in the Western Region final.Their absence has thrown the championship wide open and guarantees that another school will etch its name into Kenyan school football history when the tournament kicks off in Thika.Harambee Stars defender reveals how teammates ‘refused’ to take penalties in CHAN quarter-finalIt also marks the latest chapter in one of the most competitive competitions in KSSSA history, where dynasties have risen, fallen and given way to new generations of champions.While Butere Girls have been the face of girls’ football in recent seasons, no school has..