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How much Junior Starlets players received after sealing World Cup spot

Junior Starlets were rewarded for their historic qualification to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with each player and member of the technical bench receiving Ksh42,000 in cash.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe money came shortly after Sunday’s memorable victory over South Africa at the Nyayo National Stadium.The rewards were courtesy of leaders, who joined the post-match celebrations following Kenya’s 3-1 comeback win.##NAJAVA_MECA_9845654##Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko led the contributions with a Ksh1 million donation. Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga added Ksh200,000, while nominated MP Irene Mayaka contributed Ksh50,000. Other elected leaders present also made cash donations, with the total amount being shared equally among the players and members of the technical bench.The financial rewards capped a memorable evening for head coach Mildred Cheche and her charges, who once again etched their names into Kenyan football history after also qualifying for the 2024 to..

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Tusker land experienced Ivorian attacker from cash-rich Saudi Pro League

Tusker FC have completed the signing of Ivorian winger Aboubacar Doumbia as the Brewers continue their ambitious rebuilding project ahead of the 2026-2027 season.The 25-year-old joins the former Kenyan champions from Saudi Arabian First Division League side Al Orobah, bringing with him a wealth of experience from spells in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Israel.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBefore moving to Saudi Arabia, Doumbia featured for Karmiotissa in Cyprus and represented Israeli clubs Hapoel Haifa, Maccabi Netanya and Maccabi Petah Tikva, where he established himself as a pacey and versatile right winger.The new signing also boasts international pedigree. He represented Ivory Coast at the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations before featuring at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9847573##Doumbia has also turned out for the Elephants at U-20 and U-23 levels and has earned a senior national team cap.Doumbia becomes Tusker’s third major signing of the transfer window fol..

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Harambee Stars-eligible youngster lands Wolves scholarship

Harambee Stars-eligible midfielder Clive Oduor has been awarded an academy scholarship by English Championship side ,Wolverhampton Wanderers, underlining the club’s belief in his potential as he continues his journey towards professional football.The 17-year-old, who was born in the United Kingdom to Kenyan parents, remains eligible to represent Kenya at international level.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Oduor joined the Wolves academy in 2024 and featured for the club’s Under-18 side during the 2025-2026 season. His development has now been rewarded with an academy scholarship for the 2026 intake, a significant milestone that keeps him on the pathway towards the club’s senior team.He is also the younger brother of Harambee Stars defender Clarke Oduor, who has represented Kenya at senior international level.Gor Mahia secures new Ksh7.5 million sponsorshipThe scholarship comes at a time when Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has intensified efforts to identify and recruit players of Keny..

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Senegal from parallel universe – their WC doctor is gynecologist?

Following their exit from the World Cup and the subsequent sacking of their manager, the Senegalese national football team has found itself at the center of a bizarre administrative scandal regarding the credentials of its medical staff.During a press conference, Abdoulaye Fall, the president of the Senegal Football Federation (FSF), stunned reporters by confirming that Dr. Abderahmane Fedior—who has looked after the squad’s medical needs for nearly ten years—is actually a gynecologist and obstetrician rather than a specialist in sports medicine.🚨JUST IN: Senegal’s FA president has commented on the team’s doctor who has been with them for 10 years: “Our team doctor doesn’t have the academic background to support our athletes. This is something I discovered rather late, because Dr. Fédior is a gynecologist by trade” pic.twitter.com/VfbmAy1MWI— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) July 13, 2026 ipt>Fall took responsibility for the oversight, admitting, “Our team doctor doesn’t have the a..

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Kenyan defender handed first-team pre-season chance at LaLiga club

Kenya U20 captain Amos Wanjala has taken another major step towards realizing his European dream after earning a place in Valencia CF’s first-team squad for the club’s pre-season preparations ahead of the 2026-2027 campaign.The talented defender has been called up to train with the senior side after Lucas Núñez picked up an injury during Valencia’s training camp in Girona, handing the Kenyan youngster a golden opportunity to impress the coaching staff.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Should Wanjala make the most of his chance during pre-season, he could force his way into Valencia’s first-team plans and earn a place in the club’s La Liga squad for the new season.The call-up also underlines the growing presence of Kenyan talent in Spain’s top flight. Wanjala becomes the second Kenyan player to join a La Liga club’s senior pre-season camp this summer after Job Ochieng, who is training with Real Sociedad’s first team. Ochieng has already made his senior debut for Sociedad and was part of the club’s..

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Xabi breaks his silence and delivers bad news for Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho’s days at Stamford Bridge are numbered, judging by Xabi Alonso’s words.The new Chelsea manager addressed the media for the first time, and one of the questions concerned the Argentine’s fate at the club.Versatile gem of Bissau-Guinean origins lands at Stamford Bridge for the new Blues’ eraThe Spaniard’s response was somewhat ambiguous, but it hinted at a grim scenario for the forward.”The situation is we have spoken with the sports directors, and there’s an interest in him from other clubs. So let’s see how it develops, but hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all parties,” he said via The Telegraph.🗣️ Xabi Alonso on Alejandro Garnacho. “We have spoken with the sporting directors and there is interest in hm from other clubs. Let’s see how it develops. Hopefully it finishes in the best possible way for all parties.”Chelsea hoping to sell Garnacho for €50m within the next… pic.twitter.com/rGlU9NVwzd— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 13, 2026 Therefore, Garnac..

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BETTING GUIDE: Shamrock Rovers vs Floriana FC, SP La Fiorita vs FC Una Strassen European qualification predictions

BETTING GUIDE: Shamrock Rovers vs Floriana FCShamrock Rovers face a massive challenge when they welcome Floriana FC to Tallaght Stadium for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League first qualifying round tie.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Irish champions suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat in Malta despite creating several decent chances, leaving them needing a special comeback to keep their Champions League dream alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844705##Floriana arrive in Dublin full of confidence after producing a disciplined display in the first leg.While Shamrock Rovers will be forced to attack from the opening whistle in search of goals, the Maltese champions are expected to rely on their organised defence and dangerous counter-attacks.With a place in the second qualifying round at stake, an entertaining encounter is expected.BETTING GUIDE: Djurgårdens IF vs Halmstads BK, match preview, team news and predictionKick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday, 14 July 20..

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Bandari winger donates Ksh100,000 Mozzart Bet cheque to son’s academy

Darius Msagha is more than just a proud father.Watching his teenage son, Hilton Msagha, follow in his footsteps gives the Bandari winger immense pride and the satisfaction of knowing his football legacy will extend long after he hangs up his boots.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHilton, a Grade 8 learner at Bungule Mixed Day and Boarding School, is an aspiring forward, just like his father, who has built his career playing as a winger.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844488##Unlike Hilton, who has had access to relatively better sporting facilities, Darius had to put up with the scarcity of equipment, as the education system- and the society placed greater emphasis on academic excellence and white collar jobs, leaving little room for sports development.The contrast between their journeys is not lost on the veteran forward, who is also proud to see his teenage daughter pursue her passion in music.As Hilton’s football career continues to gather momentum courtesy of better support and opportuni..

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Cheche reveals calming half-time pep talk that powered Kenya U17 to FIFA World Cup

Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has disclosed the halftime pep talk, which engineered a comeback against South Africa, earning Kenya a ticket to the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenya U17 women’s football team staged a remarkable comeback after going down by a goal at half-time to secure a 3-1 win over Bantwana to cruise to the World Cup in style.Gor Mahia secures new Ksh7.5 million sponsorshipSouth Africa captain Katleho Malebana’s fifth-minute goal momentarily silenced the Nyayo Stadium crowd before Gaudencia Maloba restored parity in the 70th minute.Brenda Awuor’s 85th-minute penalty and Elizabeth Alizeba Opiyo’s 90th-minute goal ensured that Kenya bagged a 5-1 aggregate win.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844711##Having trailed at halftime, Kenyan fans were left anxious, with Cheche lifting the lid on how she managed to ignite the fire in her team.“In the first half, the majority of players panicked and were nervous. We talked to them at ..

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Mwanalima defends inclusion of youngsters in Harambee Starlets’ WAFCON squad

Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Adam has come out in support of the inclusion of young players in the Kenya squad headed to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan women’s senior national football team squad heading to the continental tourney has come under heavy criticism from a section of fans and media following the exclusion of some experienced players, including midfielder Corazone Aquino and striker Jentrix Shikangwa.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How KCB’s new full back will fit in after rejecting AFC LeopardsThere are a couple of young players who made it to the final squad, including Marion Serenge, Eglay Mukwana, Lorna Nyarinda and Valarie Nekesa.Speaking to the media, Adam, who is one of the most experienced members of the squad, defended the blend in the team, highlighting the quality of each player.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844700##“There are no junior players here. As long as one earns a call-up to the national team, they are not jun..

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