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Kenya will take part in two international youth tournaments this month.The world cadets chess championships is scheduled to start on Tuesday in Batumi, Georgia.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya will be represented by a team of five players who jetted out of the country on Sunday afternoon.The players include: Riri Gichangi Mwangi ,who will take part in the boys under-10 category, Amini Muhani Masiza (Under-8 girls) and Darien Kigen Rotich (Under-10 boys).Others are: Mali Mugo (Under-10 girls), Africa under-12 silver medalist Nathaniel Manyeki and Riley Matingi Waweru (under-12 girls). ##NAJAVA_MECA_9795062##According to Chess Kenya President, Bernard Wanjala, this year’s participation marks a significant shift in policy by Chess Kenya, which has moved away from the previous practice where national champions were expected to represent the country at multiple international events consecutively. “The new approach ensures that players who finish on the podium are rewarded w..

Action is underway at VetLab Sports Club, where golfers from across Africa and beyond are competing for top honours at the Kabete Challenge, the third leg of the 2026/27 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing season.The three-day event has attracted a field of 67 players from 10 countries, all vying for a share of the KES 1.5 million prize fund, as well as valuable Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points, alongside crucial Sunshine Development Tour Order of Merit standings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795045##The tournament features a strong blend of seasoned professionals, rising stars, amateurs, and junior golfers, further underlining the Tour’s growing reputation as a key pathway to elite professional golf in Africa.Leading the Kenyan challenge is Daniel Nduva of Nyali Golf & Country Club, who arrives in Kabete in confident form after claiming his maiden Sunshine Development Tour title at the NCBA Royal Classic earlier this week.He faces stiff local ..

For more than a decade, Virgil van Dijk has been the rock at the heart of the Netherlands defence. Since the days of Jaap Stam, Dutch football has arguably not produced a more commanding centre-back.Yet for all his individual brilliance, one thing has remained missing: a deep run with the national team.Virgil pen DijkAccording to Dutch media, the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico will be Van Dijk’s last tournament in Oranje colours. The 34-year-old has reportedly decided to retire from international football once the competition concludes, regardless of the outcome.It is a decision that has been brewing for some time. Van Dijk admitted after Euro 2024 that he had considered stepping away from the national team amid growing frustration and negativity around the squad.”There was a lot of negativity in and around the group,” he said at the time. “For a while, I felt mentally drained.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9795045##The years have brought captaincy, leadership and countless memorabl..

Bandari FC secured a third-place finish in the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup after defeating KCB FC 2-0 in the playoff match, courtesy of second-half goals from Andrew Juma and Amza Moubarack. The encounter began at a high tempo, with both sides showing attacking intent as they sought an early breakthrough.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKCB were the first to threaten when experienced midfielder Humphrey Mieno connected with Boniface Omondi’s delivery, but his effort sailed narrowly over the crossbar.The Bankers continued to press forward, with Kelvin Etemesi causing problems down the attacking line.The former Nairobi City Stars forward beat his marker before unleashing a shot from the edge of the area, but his attempt failed to hit the target.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795062##Bandari gradually settled into the contest and responded with chances of their own.Darius Msagha came close after reacting quickest to William Wadri’s delivery, but his volley drifted just wide.Wadri then turned from pro..

Brazil escaped with a point, but the critics were less forgiving.Carlo Ancelotti’s side looked well below their usual standards in a 1-1 draw with Morocco on Matchday 1, needing a stoppage-time equalizer to avoid what would have been a shock defeat at the World Cup.While the result kept Brazil’s campaign on track, the performance sparked an immediate backlash back home. Brazilian media wasted little time highlighting the team’s struggles, with Globo describing the display as far below the level expected of a five-time world champion.Vinicius Junior turns on the style as Morocco show why they are no pushovers in entertaining clashThe criticism was hard to argue with. Brazil struggled to control the game, key veterans Casemiro and Marquinhos endured difficult evenings, and it took a moment of individual brilliance from Vinicius Junior to rescue a point.In Brazil, patience is rarely part of the equation when it comes to the national team. Expectations begin at the semi-finals and end with..

BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs Cape VerdeEuropean champions Spain begin their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with what appears to be a straightforward Group H clash against tournament debutants Cape Verde. La Roja arrive in the United States as one of the favourites to lift the trophy, boasting an impressive unbeaten run and a squad packed with world-class talent.Download our MzzartSport App For More NewsFor Cape Verde, this is a historic occasion as they make their first-ever appearance at a FIFA World Cup. The Blue Sharks have exceeded expectations to reach the global stage and will be hoping to produce one of the tournament’s biggest shocks.While Spain are overwhelming favourites, Cape Verde have shown resilience and defensive discipline throughout their qualification journey and will aim to frustrate the European giants.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday, 15 June 2026Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USAGroup: Group HCurrent standings: All teams yet to play (Matchday 1)##NAJAVA_M..

Fifty-three years. Generations of hope, heartbreak and frustration.The wait is finally over in New York.The New York Knicks are NBA champions again, ending a title drought that stretched back to 1973 and delivering a long-awaited crown to one of basketball’s most passionate fan bases. Times Square erupted, Central Park celebrated, and a city that had waited more than half a century finally had its moment.POSTGAME SCENES IN SAN ANTONIO!FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, NEW YORK IS NAMED NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/a2JUjeTrUC— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026 And fittingly, the man at the center of it all was Jalen Brunson.With the Knicks staring at another double-digit deficit and several teammates struggling to find their rhythm, Brunson refused to let the dream die. The superstar guard produced a masterclass under pressure, pouring in a franchise-record 45 points in the NBA Finals as New York rallied once again to defeat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 and seal the championship (4-1 in the fina..

Outgoing Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno has revealed that the club has already turned its focus to the CAF Champions League following their successful domestic title triumph.K’Ogalo booked a place in the prestigious competition courtesy of reclaiming the 2025/26 FKF Premier League title from Police FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_9795045##Otieno, who captained the team to the league title in his final season at the club, has now opened up on Gor Mahia’s plans heading into the continental tournament.“There is no room for crazy celebrations, the team is already focusing on how the team will perform in the CAF Champions League. It is a big and competitive tournament that we have to prepare really well for,” said Otieno.Apart from continental glory, the former Ushuru United player also revealed that the club is determined to continue with their dominance locally.“We also have to make sure that we retain the league title and not slip like it happened in the past,” he added.Mozzart Bet Cup: Ksh 3 millio..

KCB FC head coach Robert Matano has welcomed the return of Belgian tactician Patrick Aussems to the FKF Premier League following his appointment at Nairobi United FC, but confirmed that he will continue pursuing the defamation case against him to its conclusion.The dispute between the pair is understood to have begun weeks before Aussems’ controversial social media outburst. Following a 1-0 defeat to Mathare United at Nyayo Stadium, Matano reportedly entered the AFC Leopards dressing room to address the players in his capacity as a club legend and member.##NAJAVA_MECA_97950459##The move did not sit well with Aussems, who felt undermined by the incident. It also reportedly put him at loggerheads with then team manager Albert Wesonga, who accused the coach of allowing Matano into the dressing room in a manner that compromised his authority.Tensions later escalated after AFC Leopards’ 1-0 defeat to Tusker FC in April 2023, then coached by Matano. In a post-match social media statement, Au..

Ruben Amorim’s disastrous spell at Manchester United may not have damaged his reputation as much as many expected.Just five months after being sacked by the Premier League giants, the Portuguese coach has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at AC Milan.The 41-year-old, who has been out of work since his dismissal in January, held talks with the Serie A club in Portugal last week as the Rossoneri continue their search for a new head coach.Serie A giants are dead: Milan and Juve collapse as Roma and Como storm into the Champions LeagueMilan are undergoing a major rebuild after missing out on Champions League qualification for a second consecutive season. Massimiliano Allegri was shown the door after just one year in charge, while several senior figures also departed as part of a wider restructuring effort.Amorim’s name has risen to the top of the shortlist despite a turbulent stint at Old Trafford. Hired in November 2024 as one of Europe’s most sought-after coaches following hi..