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Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has confirmed that the official launch of the Victor Wanyama Academy will take place at the end of July in Nairobi. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe launch will mark a major milestone in a project aimed at transforming youth football development in Kenya.Gor Mahia reveal exact number of players to be signed and released in current transfer windowThe academy, which has branches in Nairobi and Busia, is being spearheaded by Wanyama alongside his elder brother, McDonald Mariga, through the Wanyama Foundation. Established in 2018, the foundation seeks to give back to the community by identifying and nurturing the country’s next generation of sporting talent.##NAJAVA_MECA_9831859##Wanyama said the academy was born from the brothers’ own experiences of navigating difficult pathways to professional football and is designed to make that journey easier for aspiring players.”The official launch will be at the end of July in Nairobi to s..

Absa Bank Kenya has committed Ksh6 million towards the 2026 Sunshine Development Golf Tour Series, backing three tournaments aimed at strengthening Kenya’s pipeline of emerging professional golfers and growing the sport across the country.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe sponsorship will support three legs of the Tour at Nyali Golf & Country Club, Ruiru Sports Club and Kipipiri Golf Club, with each tournament receiving Ksh 2 million towards prize money and tournament logistics. This marks the second consecutive year that Absa has partnered with the Sunshine Development Tour, reaffirming the bank’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s golfing talent pipeline. Madina Okot’s double-digit effort overshadowed by Dream’s latest defeatThe investment comes at a time when development tours are playing an increasingly important role in giving talented golfers regular competitive opportunities, helping bridge the gap between amateur golf and the professional ranks.Speaking on the pa..

BETTING GUIDE: Portugal vs SpainThe standout tie of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 sees Iberian rivals Portugal and Spain renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries.Both nations arrive with ambitions of lifting the World Cup, making this one of the biggest knockout clashes of the tournament so far.Follow our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPortugal survived a major scare to edge Croatia 2-1 in the previous round, while Spain produced one of the performances of the tournament with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria.##NAJAVA_MECA_9833418##With a place in the quarter-finals on the line, expect a tactical battle between two possession-based teams capable of controlling games through midfield.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday, 06 July 2026Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TexasStage: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Round of 16Current standings: Knockout StageQualification implications: The winner advances to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, while the loser is eliminated from..

Argentina survived one of the biggest scares of their FIFA World Cup title defence following a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Cape Verde in Miami, advancing to the last 16 after an enthralling tactical battle. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLionel Messi marked his historic 30th World Cup appearance with another record-breaking goal, while Lisandro Martínez and an unfortunate Diney Borges own goal eventually secured progression for Lionel Scaloni’s side. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9832158##However, beyond the result, the contest exposed both Argentina’s strengths in settled possession and several vulnerabilities without the ball. Cape Verde, competing in the knockout stages of their first-ever World Cup, produced an outstanding tactical display that repeatedly unsettled the reigning champions through their defensive organisation and composed possession. Miami miracle denied as Blue Sharks left heartbroken in five goal extra time thrillerArgentina were listed in a nominal 4-4-2. Em..

Mombasa United have completed the signing of promising winger Shawn Tune from England’s FCV Football Academy ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Coastal club confirmed the arrival of the highly-rated attacker through an announcement on their official social media platforms, unveiling him as their first signing of the off-season transfer window. “Mombasa United FC is delighted to announce the signing of Shawn Tune from FCV Football Academy in England.A young player with ambition, character and immense potential, Shawn now begins the next chapter of his journey in the blue and white.Welcome to the family, Shawn.” The club posted. Tune’s arrival marks the beginning of what is expected to be a busy recruitment drive for Mombasa United as the club strengthens its squad for what is expected to be a gruelling campaign. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9834451##The 19-year-old joins the Kenyan top-flight newcomers after developing through the ranks at FCV Football Acade..

Cristiano Ronaldo has heard every obituary ever written for his career. Ahead of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 clash with Spain (10:00 p.m.), the 41-year-old made it clear that he still intends to prove his critics wrong, while also confirming that this tournament will indeed be his final appearance on football’s biggest stage.Speaking to reporters before Monday’s knockout showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, just outside Dallas, Ronaldo was once again confronted with the same questions that have followed him throughout the tournament: the constant criticism surrounding his performances and whether this would be his last World Cup. Rather than avoiding the subject, he embraced it, teasing the journalists in the room and poking fun at the critics who have questioned him for more than two decades.𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐋 🇵🇹 𝐕𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐍 🇪🇸 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 😍🍿Only one can reach the quarter-finals… Will this be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup game, or will he and Portugal eliminate Spain? 👀𝗪𝗛𝗢’𝗩𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨..

The Kenyan government has issued a fresh progress report on the ongoing modernisation and expansion of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya, with the facility set to undergo a major transformation into a world-class multi-sport complex as the country prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn an update shared on his official Facebook page, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo outlined the key milestones achieved so far, revealing that Phase II of the project is progressing steadily through a joint partnership between the National Government and the County Government of Siaya.Gor Mahia official responds to criticism over Morrison’s free transfer to Sudanese giantsAmong the most significant upgrades is the expansion of the stadium’s seating capacity from the current 5,000 to between 15,000 and 20,000 spectators, a move expected to position the venue among the country’s leading sporti..

Gor Mahia’s quest to reinforce the squad, ahead of the 2026-2027 season,has reportedly taken them back to Ghana,with the club heavily linked with the signature of Asante Kotoko right back Emmanuel Kotei.The rumoured transfer of Kotei, emerging from Ghanaian media, comes after Gor Mahia administration manager Ronald Ngala revealed that the club is eyeing to strengthen the right back position.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShould the move materialize, Kotei will be the latest Ghanaian, in recent times, to don the famous green jersey, joining Ebenezer Assifuah and Ebenezer Adukwaw and the already departed FKF Premier League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) Enoch Morisson. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9834451##Mozzart Sport takes a look at the player, who is expected to rival Paul Ochuoga, should Gor Mahia complete the transfer. Kotei is a 28-year old versatile defender, who primarily plays as a right back but can also play as a left back as well as on the right side of midfield.His versatility ..

One of the biggest controversies in World Cup history has erupted just hours before the United States’ Round of 16 clash with Belgium after FIFA sensationally overturned Folarin Balogun’s suspension, allowing the American striker to play despite receiving a straight red card in the group stage.The decision has triggered a wave of criticism from across the football world, with coaches, pundits and fans questioning the integrity of the tournament after reports emerged that US President Donald Trump personally contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino in an attempt to have the punishment overturned.I’M CRYING 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/NBWI5rgnTA— Hater Report (@HaterReport) July 5, 2026 Balogun, who has already scored three goals at the tournament, was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina after stamping on the standing leg of defender Tarik Muharemovic. VAR reviewed the incident, the red card was upheld, and under FIFA regulations the Monaco forward was automatically suspended for the knockou..

Will England’s place in the World Cup quarterfinals now be overshadowed by an unfortunate twist of fate? The Three Lions edged past Mexico in a thrilling 3-2 contest to book their spot in the last eight, but their celebrations were interrupted by a freak injury involving Jordan Henderson, who wasn’t even on the pitch when the final whistle blew.As is customary, the England squad made their way to the supporters behind the goal, joining them in singing “Wonderwall” after the dramatic victory. However, as the players and staff attempted to climb back over the advertising boards and return to the field, chaos unfolded.Jordan Henderson slowed down video. he snapped his arm. pic.twitter.com/jIeC8RIJcU— 🇬🇧 (@ceidwadol) July 6, 2026 t>Caught in the middle of a crowded group, Henderson slipped while trying to vault the barrier. He lost his balance after one hand gave way, landing heavily on his arm in obvious agony.Medical personnel reacted immediately, treating the veteran midfielder on the t..