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France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with a commanding 3-0 victory over Iraq in a weather-disrupted Group I clash at Philadelphia Stadium in the early hours of Tuesday morning.The encounter was halted at halftime due to adverse weather conditions, delaying the restart by almost two hours, but Didier Deschamps’ side resumed with the same intensity to claim a second consecutive win and secure qualification with a game to spare ahead of their final group fixture against Norway.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807399##For Iraq, the defeat ended their hopes of progressing to the last 16. They will now play Senegal in their final group match before exiting the tournament.France dominated possession from the outset and threatened early when Manu Kone fired wide inside the opening minute before Kylian Mbappe narrowly missed the target from distance.Who is the best goalscorer ever?? It’s Lionel Messi!The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute. Michael Olise played a clever pass into Mb..

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has announced the birth of her first child, sharing the heartwarming news with fans and supporters through a touching social media post.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe long-distance running star revealed that she and her husband welcomed a baby boy on Thursday, 11 June, marking the beginning of what she described as a beautiful new chapter in their lives.Africa U20 champion opens up on Omanyala’s role in his burgeoning careerChebet accompanied the announcement with an adorable infographic featuring photographs of her newborn, including images of his tiny feet and hands, alongside the message: “He’s Here.”The Olympic and World Championships gold medallist expressed her joy in a heartfelt caption.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807418##“Tiny hands, tiny feet, and a love so big. A beautiful new chapter begins. Welcome to our world sweet little baby boy,” Chebet wrote.The announcement comes just weeks after Chebet shared photos from a surprise baby sh..

The historic Kamukunji Grounds has been transformed into Kamukunji Recreational Centre, a modern facility featuring an 11-a-side football pitch, a 7-a-side field, basketball courts, a boxing ring, a community centre with a library, an IT lab and a recording studio. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile Kamukunji has staged sporting events before, it is largely known in Kenya for hosting political rallies, including the infamous Saba Saba demonstrations in the heat of the fight for multi-party democracy.Enock Morrison pens emotional farewell after Gor Mahia exitHowever, the Government of Kenya (GoK) embarked on a major upgrade of the then dusty grounds to a modern facility after a groundbreaking ceremony presided over by President William Ruto in March 2025 as part of the Nairobi River Regeneration Program A year later, the majority of the works are complete, at least according to photos shared by the Principal Secretary (PS) for Interior and Coordination of National Governm..

Manchester United have taken a major step toward building their proposed new 100,000-seat stadium. The club has purchased 25 hectares of land located just 350 meters from Old Trafford, where construction is expected to begin in the near future, and proudly confirmed it on their website. The site currently houses a commercial estate that includes the TimSport karting center. It has emerged as an alternative to the freight terminal behind Old Trafford, which United had originally hoped to acquire. However, negotiations with freight operator Freightliner ultimately collapsed.We’re proud to announce a milestone moment in the plan to transform Old Trafford 👀🏟️— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 22, 2026 Those talks dragged on for a considerable period, with significant time lost in the process. In the end, the deal reportedly fell apart after the gap between United’s offer and the seller’s demands grew to more than 400 million euros. The Canadian-Singaporean company refused to lower its aski..

Kibera Soccer, Mfalme FC, SpitFire and Kiminini Combined have secured promotion to the National Super League (NSL) for the 2026/27 season after winning their respective FKF Division One zones.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe quartet earned their places in the second tier following strong campaigns across the regional zones, sealing promotion on the final stretch of the season.The promoted sides will take the places of Darajani Gogo, Mully Children’s Family, Vihiga United and Mwatate United, who drop into the third tier following a difficult campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9813042##However, the final composition of the leagues remains subject to ongoing cases before the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) and other courts, which could still influence promotion and relegation outcomes across the FKF Premier League, NSL and Division One.SpitFire clinched the Zone A title after a commanding 3-0 victory over Bumbani in their season-ending fixture, a result that confirmed their long-awaited..

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya County is undergoing a major expansion that will see its seating capacity increase from 5,500 to 20,000 spectators, further reinforcing Kenya’s ongoing investment in modern sports infrastructure.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ambitious Phase Two upgrade, jointly funded by the Siaya County Government and the National Government, is already underway and is expected to transform the facility into one of the country’s leading sporting venues.Masoud Juma on target as Kenyan duo feature in LebanonUpon completion, the stadium will be better positioned to host major football and athletics events while enhancing Siaya’s status as an emerging sports hub.Providing an update on the project, Siaya Governor James Orengo highlighted the progress achieved through the first phase of development, which was fully financed by the county government.##NAJAVA_MECA_9808063##”Siaya County is home to one of the finest sporting arenas in the country, with ..

Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma continued his fine form in Lebanon after scoring and providing an assist as Nejmeh SC registered a commanding 5-0 victory over Al Mabarrah at the Fouad Chehab Sports Complex.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe emphatic win saw Nejmeh reclaim second place in the Lebanese Premier League, tightening their grip in the race for the title as the season approaches its decisive stages.The Kenya international was once again influential in attack, playing a direct role in one of the biggest wins of the round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807360##The fixture marked the third appearance for Masoud alongside compatriots Teddy Akumu and Austin Odhiambo since the resumption of competitive football in Lebanon.Nejmeh dominated proceedings from start to finish, taking a 2-0 lead into halftime before adding more goals in the second half to complete a comfortable rout.The goals came through a brace from Felix Melki, a double from Joan Lucumi, including a 42nd-minute penalty..

The Ministry of Sports has moved to reset the stalled Masinde Muliro Stadium project in Bungoma after terminating the existing contractors and unveiling a fresh plan aimed at completing the facility by October this year.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confirmed on Monday that the government had resolved long-standing contractual challenges that had slowed progress on the stadium, clearing the way for rehabilitation works to resume under new arrangements.##NAJAVA_MECA_9813042##“The Government has resolved outstanding issues that have delayed the completion of Masinde Muliro Stadium in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, paving the way for the rehabilitation and completion of the project by October this year,” Mvurya said.The decision followed a consultative meeting between the Ministry and Bungoma County leadership led by Governor Kenneth Lusaka, where it was agreed that the current contractors would be disengaged and pending dues would be settled ..

Departing Gor Mahia midfielder and reigning FKF Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) Enock Morrison has bid farewell to the club and its supporters after sealing a move to Sudanese giants Al Merrikh.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Ghanaian departs after two seasons in green, during which he rose to become one of the most influential players in Kenyan football and played a central role in the club’s return to the summit of the local game.Al Merrikh confirmed the midfielder’s arrival on Sunday, handing him a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2029 after the expiry of his deal with the Kenyan champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807377##After the announcement, Morrison on Monday shared an emotional message to the club, thanking everyone who played a role in his journey.”Thank you, Gor Mahia and the wonderful people of Kenya.It has been an incredible two-year journey filled with unforgettable memories, success and support. I am truly grateful for the opportun..

Africa U20 champion Clinton Aluvi has opened up about the experience of lining up against his mentor Ferdinand Omanyala, describing it as a dream come true after producing a personal best performance at the Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe youngster, who is a product of the Omanyala Foundation, was among the standout performers at the Athletics Kenya trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where he held his own against some of the country’s biggest sprint stars despite missing out on a place in Team Kenya.Aluvi’s performance at the trials showcased his growing potential. He finished second in his heat after clocking 10.53 seconds before improving to 10.43 seconds in the semifinals, where he again placed second. 40-year-old policewoman hungry for more after 100m Commonwealth Games qualificationThe rising sprinter saved his best for the final, producing a personal best of 10.33 seconds to finish fourth behind a field l..