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Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named her final squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdemba has trimmed the provisional squad that pitched camp two weeks ago as Kenya enters the final phase of preparations for the continental showpiece in Morocco.The gaffer had initially named a 29-player provisional squad that blended experienced internationals with emerging talent before the players reported to residential camp on Monday, 29 June.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842304##The squad retained the core that featured prominently in recent international assignments.This shows the technical bench’s faith in a group that successfully guided Kenya back to WAFCON for only the second time in the country’s history.The final selection maintains that balance, with captain Annedy Kundu leading the goalkeeping department alongside Lilian Awuor and Vivian Shiyonzo.Harambee Stars prospect signs with German fourth-tier clubIn defence, Odemba..

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has explained the decision behind establishing his academy in both Busia and Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to Wanyama, the move is intended to give talented young footballers access to elite training without forcing them to relocate while creating a shorter pathway from grassroots football to the professional game.He confirmed that the Victor Wanyama Academy will officially launch at the end of July in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in a project aimed at transforming youth football development in Kenya.Harambee Stars prospect signs with German fourth-tier clubThe academy is being spearheaded by Wanyama and his elder brother, McDonald Mariga, through the Wanyama Foundation. Established in 2018, the foundation seeks to give back to the community by identifying, nurturing, and supporting the country’s next generation of sporting talent.Explaining why the academy will operate from both Nairobi and Busia, Haram..

Kenyan-born forward Emmanuel Ziro has taken a major step towards fulfilling his English Premier League dream after signing a scholarship deal with Manchester United.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Red Devils confirmed the 16-year-old among 15 academy prospects awarded scholarships ahead of the 2026/27 season.The scholarship marks another milestone for Ziro, who joined United in December 2024 from the West London-based Cre8tive Football Academy after catching the eye with a string of impressive performances.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842304##He is now set to begin life with Manchester United’s Under 18 side, where he will continue his development within one of the world’s most renowned youth systems.Born in Kilifi County, Ziro remains eligible to represent Kenya internationally, meaning Harambee Stars could eventually benefit from the emergence of one of England’s brightest young prospects.Should he progress through the academy and make a senior appearance at Old Trafford, Ziro woul..

Harambee Starlets forward Valerie Nekesa has completed a landmark move to Spanish club CD Tenerife Femenino, becoming the latest Kenyan women’s footballer to earn a transfer to Europe.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 18-year-old striker joins the Tenerife-based outfit from Madira Soccer Assassins after the Kenyan club confirmed the transfer on Saturday.The team described it as a major milestone in the player’s career and a testament to years of development at the grassroots level.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842304##Madira Soccer Assassins said the transfer reflects Nekesa’s patience, resilience and dedication, while thanking a host of partners who contributed to her rise, including KCB Bank, Sabatia Eye Hospital, the County Government of Vihiga, talent agency New Hera Interconnection and several football stakeholders who supported her journey from Kenya to Europe.According to the club, Nekesa was first identified while playing for Murang’a Queens before joining Madira Soccer Assassin..

Volleyball heavyweights Kenya Pipeline, Kenya Prisons, KCB and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup after impressive victories at the Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya PipelineFormer champions Kenya Pipeline sent an early warning to their title rivals with a commanding straight-sets victory over A Plus, barely allowing their opponents a foothold throughout the contest.The Oilers dominated from the opening whistle, combining powerful attacks, disciplined defending and accurate serving to complete a one-sided 3-0 win with set scores of 25-10, 25-9 and 25-15.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844341##Their outstanding display saw Cynthia Chepkemoi named the Player of the Match.Kenya PrisonsKenya Prisons also eased into the last four after brushing aside Nairobi Prisons in another straight-sets victory.The wardresses were tested in a closely fought opening set be..

South African football is in mourning following the shocking death of midfielder Jayden Adams, who has passed away at the age of 25 just weeks after representing his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Adams, who played for Mamelodi Sundowns, featured in South Africa’s opening two matches of the tournament and also made a late substitute appearance as Bafana Bafana secured their place in the Round of 32.Heartbreaking news. South Africa international and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams has sadly passed away at the age of 2,5, @SundayWorldZA confirm. 💔🇿🇦Adams recently made his World Cup debut with South Africa and played a key role in Mamelodi Sundowns’ successful CAF… pic.twitter.com/NfRXLr57q7— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 11, 2026 The nine-time South Africa international had only recently returned from the World Cup, where he started the opening defeat to Mexico before also featuring in the draw against the Czech Republic. His final appearance came as a substitute i..

The comments arrive almost as quickly as the videos.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news”Are those weights real?””How is he squatting that much?”End of transfer saga as Kenya Sevens youngster joins KCB”This guy is not human.”Brian Mutugi has become a familiar face on Kenyan fitness timelines. Every few days, another clip emerges of the Mwamba RFC winger disappearing beneath a heavily loaded barbell before standing up with apparent ease, leaving thousands stunned by feats that seem almost routine to him.It would be easy to mistake him for another social media fitness creator chasing likes and algorithms. But the videos only tell part of the story.##NAJAVA_MECA_9844184##His office is now split between the rugby pitch and the gym floor, but neither existed in his plans when he finished high school.”The first time I set foot in the gym was after Form Four,” Mutugi tells Mozzart Sport.At first, lifting weights was simply another part of becoming a better rugby player. It was functio..

Usually, the biggest concerns before a World Cup quarter-final revolve around injuries, suspensions or tactical decisions. This time, England and Norway have spent the build-up preparing for an opponent neither manager can analyse on video – an illness bug.𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐁𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐎𝐃 😍𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗬 🇳🇴 𝗩𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 🍿𝙒𝙃𝙊’𝙑𝙀 𝙔𝙊𝙐 𝙂𝙊𝙏? 👀 pic.twitter.com/cP3IYba9LT— 433 (@433) July 11, 2026 While Harry Kane and Erling Haaland are set to headline one of the tournament’s most intriguing clashes, Thomas Tuchel and Stale Solbakken have found themselves speaking with team doctors almost as much as their coaching staffs.England were the first to be affected after midfielder Declan Rice missed consecutive training sessions due to a stomach virus. The Three Lions quickly isolated the Arsenal star in an effort to prevent the illness from spreading through the squad, while Marc Guehi’s ongoing hamstring issue has only added to Tuchel’s selection headaches ahead of one of England’s biggest matches ..

Kylian Mbappé delivered a definitive masterclass in decisive execution as France overcame Morocco 2-0 in an absorbing FIFA World Cup quarter-final tie at the Boston Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThis high-stakes encounter, loaded with individual subplots – including Mbappé’s relentless Golden Boot duel with Lionel Messi – was far more than a mere showcase of individual brilliance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##It was a structural battleground that pitted Didier Deschamps’ patient, rest-defense-heavy system against Mohammed Ouahbi’s technically sophisticated, press-resistant outfit.While the history books will note that Mbappé rebounded from a first-half penalty miss to score a dazzling opener and subsequently set up Ousmane Dembélé to punch Les Bleus’ ticket to the semi-finals, the real narrative lay beneath the surface.Burning question in France: Is Mbappe okay?Deschamps deployed France in a nominal 4-2-3-1 reference formation that prioritized balance, physical dominance,..

Dennis Chebitwey emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural Iseme Kamau and Maema Advocates (IKM) and Oxygène Golf Tournament after returning an impressive 43 Stableford points at the par-72 Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club on Friday, 10 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPlaying off handicap 16, Chebitwey edged Yusuf Omari, who plays off handicap 23, by a single point, after Omari carded 42 points in the tournament that attracted 145 golfers, including leading corporate executives, legal professionals, club members and business leaders from across Kenya.©Oxygène Golf TournamentSpeaking after cruising to victory, an elated Chebitwey said: “It was an incredible day on the course. I had a fantastic four-ball, and we really pushed each other throughout the round. I also want to thank Larry Ngala for introducing me to golf 26 years ago. The lessons and passion he instilled in me have kept me coming back to the game, and it is special to win a tournament like this.”##NA..