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When Luis de la Fuente named his starting XI for Spain’s World Cup opener against Cabo Verde and thus revealed which players he trusted most, many argued that it wasn’t the strongest lineup he could have chosen.All the stars were there – Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Marc Cucurella… The only question mark was in goal.Teacher vs student in the WC final – the greatest lecture of international footballThe public wondered why on Earth the 65-year-old would opt for Unai Simon over David Raya – a Premier League winner and three-time consecutive EPL Golden Glove winner.To learn the answer, we have to go back a decade and explore the Athletic Bilbao custodian and the tactician’s shared journey with the Spain national team.They have worked together since 2015, starting with the U-19 team, then progressing through the U-21 side and the Olympic team, before eventually joining forces at the senior level.##NAJAVA_MECA_9853350##More significantly, the two reached six major tournament finals during t..

Sofapaka FC have appointed former club captain James Situma as their new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as the former FKF Premier League champions begin an ambitious rebuilding process following their relegation to the National Super League (NSL).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Harambee Stars defender replaces Herbert Kungah and takes over at a crucial time for Batoto Ba Mungu, who are targeting an immediate return to the top flight after bringing to an end their 17-year stay in the FKF-PL.Situma’s appointment marks the return of one of the most celebrated figures in the club’s history.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851784##Having worn the captain’s armband during Sofapaka’s most successful era, he now returns in an executive role with the responsibility of guiding the club back to the summit of Kenyan football.The former defender enjoyed two successful spells at the club between 2007 and 2011 before returning for the 2012/13 season.During his time at Sofapaka, Situma captained t..

Kenya’s Masters hockey teams will officially begin their journey to the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup when the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) holds a flag-off ceremony on Saturday, 18 July, at the City Park Hockey Stadium in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ceremony will send off four Kenyan teams that are set to compete in one of the biggest global gatherings of veteran hockey players, with the tournament taking place from 22 July to 1 August across the Dutch cities of Rotterdam and Schiedam, as well as Breda in the Netherlands and Brasschaat in Belgium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##Kenya will be represented in the Men’s Over-40, Men’s Over-45, Men’s Over-50, and Women’s Over-35 categories.The men’s Over-45 and Over-50 teams will play their matches at HC Rotterdam, while the women’s Over-35 side will compete at HC Schiedam as they seek to make their mark against some of the world’s leading masters hockey nations.The 2026 edition of the World Masters Hockey World ..

The African Hockey Federation (AfHF) has confirmed the six nations that will compete in the inaugural Hockey5s Youth Africa Cup (YAC) 2026, with hosts Kenya set to welcome the continent’s rising stars in both the men’s and women’s competitions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsScheduled for 6-8 August in Nairobi at the Dashmesh Hockey Stadium, the tournament will feature Kenya, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda, with all six countries fielding teams in both genders.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850730##The championship will serve as the African qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey 5s World Cup, set to take place in December 2026.The Youth Africa Cup marks a historic milestone as the first continental under-18 championship to be played in the Hockey5s format, underscoring the International Hockey Federation’s commitment to growing the shortened version of the game while creating more international opportunities for young players.With six teams in each competition, fans..

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued to flex their muscles in the transfer market after completing the signing of winger Thomas Omole from FKF Premier League rivals Tusker.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe exciting wide attacker becomes the latest addition to an increasingly impressive list of arrivals at the Kakamega-based club as Homeboyz continue strengthening their squad ahead of the new FKF Premier League season.Having shown flashes of brilliance during his spell at Tusker, Omole is expected to add pace, creativity, and attacking flair to a side keen on challenging for honours.##NAJAVA_MECA_9851774##Capable of operating on either wing, Omole has built a reputation for his direct running, willingness to take on defenders, and ability to create chances in the final third.His arrival gives Homeboyz another attacking option as the club looks to assemble a balanced squad capable of competing consistently throughout the campaign.Speaking after completing the move, Omole expres..

William Saliba just can’t catch a break…Last season, he struggled with persistent, frustrating ankle problems that sidelined him for 10 games, and now he might be in for an even longer absence.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Half an hour into the first World Cup semi-final against Spain, the French international reportedly uttered “My back is gone, my back is gone” to his centre-back partner Dayot Upamecano, before being forced off.Initially, the extent of the injury wasn’t clear, but after further assessment, it doesn’t look good.According to L’Equipe, Saliba could miss between four and five months, as his condition requires surgery.🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: William Saliba could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a serious back injury. 🤕According to L’Équipe, the Arsenal defender is set for further medical tests, with surgery currently viewed as the most likely outcome.If an operation… pic.twitter.com/InP6pk9e7e— MatchDay Central (@MatchDCentral) July 16, 2026 He has reportedly been dea..

A new Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League champion will be crowned this weekend when Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) faces Chema Volleyball Club in the best-of-three final series at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe title showdown, scheduled to run from Friday to Sunday, marks the end of a highly competitive season and guarantees a change of guard after defending champions General Service Unit (GSU) were knocked out in the quarterfinals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##GSU’s title defense came to an abrupt end last month in Mombasa after they were eliminated by Kenya Prisons, opening the door for a new champion to emerge.Chema has enjoyed a remarkable debut campaign in the top flight after earning promotion from Division Two last season. The newcomers secured their place in the final by overcoming Kenya Prisons in the semifinals earlier this month at Kasarani, capping an impressive run that has established them as one of the coun..

The countdown to the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term Two Games is almost over, with the country’s top secondary school athletes set to converge in Kiambu County for one of the biggest events on the schools’ sports calendar.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSponsored by KCB, this year’s championships will run from 26 July to 2 August, hosted by the Central Region, with MPesa Foundation Academy serving as the main competition venue. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##Football, volleyball, basketball 3×3, netball, rugby sevens, badminton, lawn tennis, table tennis, chess and scrabble will all be staged at the academy.Cricket and beach volleyball matches will be played at Mang’u High School, while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) will host the baseball competition.Teams will also be accommodated at two separate venues, with girls staying at Mary Hill Girls High School and boys housed at Mang’u High School throughout the championship…

Kenya’s Masters hockey teams will officially begin their journey to the 2026 World Masters Hockey (WMH) World Cup when the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) holds a flag-off ceremony on Saturday, 18 July, at the City Park Hockey Stadium in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ceremony will send off four Kenyan teams that are set to compete in one of the biggest global gatherings of veteran hockey players, with the tournament taking place from 22 July to 1 August across the Dutch cities of Rotterdam and Schiedam, as well as Breda in the Netherlands and Brasschaat in Belgium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9850731##Kenya will be represented in the Men’s Over-40, Men’s Over-45, Men’s Over-50, and Women’s Over-35 categories.The men’s Over-45 and Over-50 teams will play their matches at HC Rotterdam, while the women’s Over-35 side will compete at HC Schiedam as they seek to make their mark against some of the world’s leading masters hockey nations.The 2026 edition of the World Masters Hockey World ..

The warning signs were there before France had even kicked a ball at the World Cup.During one of Les Bleus’ training sessions, Ousmane Dembele reportedly confronted captain Kylian Mbappe over what he saw as a lack of defensive commitment. The criticism was direct and personal.Days later, according to L’Equipe, the Ballon d’Or winner turned his attention to almost the entire squad.Les Bleus are Les Miserables! Incredible Spain put France to the sword in a tactical masterpieceFrance trailed Spain 1-0 at half-time after Mikel Oyarzabal’s opener, and the dressing room was anything but calm. Dembele took centre stage, voicing his frustration over the team’s pressing and defensive organisation.He believed France were reacting poorly whenever Spain tried to press them, insisting the collective movement was badly coordinated and that too many players were failing to do their jobs.His teammates were not impressed.Second Fall of Bastille & 37 and counting for Spanish InquisitionFrance struggled ..