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Kenya Lionesses will be seeking an immediate return to the HSBC SVNS 2 when they host the 2026 Africa Women’s 7s from Saturday, 7 to Sunday, 8 November at RFUEA Grounds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Lionesses were relegated to HSBC SVNS 3 after a challenging 2026 SVNS 2 campaign saw them miss out on qualification for the elite World Championship Series.With the continental tournament offering a pathway back to the second tier of the global sevens circuit, Kenya will be under pressure to deliver on home soil and revive their international ambitions.Menengai Oilers lock reveals English star who inspired his deadlocksHowever, the team’s route to HSBC SVNS 2 qualification will depend on how they perform at the Africa Women’s 7s, and, if necessary, at the subsequent Dubai Sevens in December.Kenya’s most direct route to HSBC SVNS 2 is reaching the final of the Africa Women’s Sevens Championship.The Lionesses must navigate the pool stage and knockout rounds before securing a..

Menengai Oilers lock Ibrahim Ayoo has explained the inspiration behind his long, thick dreadlocks, which have become a distinctive part of his identity both on and off the pitch.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAyoo revealed that England rugby captain and lock Maro Itoje inspired his signature dreadlocks.The aggressive forward, who plays in the same position as the English star, said he drew inspiration from Itoje’s playing style, prompting him to grow his dreadlocks two years ago.Kenya Sevens ace Kevin Wekesa receives prestigious award from United Nations“The dreadlocks, my babies, are two years old now. They were inspired by Maro Itoje because I love his playing style,” Ayoo told Mozzart Sport.While his long locks have become a defining feature of his appearance, Ayoo has continued to make his presence felt through his physical approach to the game, playing a key role in Menengai Oilers’ recent success.The lock was part of the Oilers squad that clinched back-to-back Impala..

The Red Devils are languishing in 16th place in the Premier League, just one point clear of the relegation zone, and have gone eight games without a win. Despite all that, Michael Carrick remains in the Manchester United hot seat! For now, at least. The club’s hierarchy has decided to give the former midfielder another chance, but Saturday’s trip to London to face Chelsea in the next round of the Premier League could prove decisive for his future.🚨 Manchester United have decided to continue with Michael Carrick as head coach. Despite Bournemouth and Como defeats, #MUFC hierarchy decides to give Carrick more time to fix things. Player also informed. Up next: Chelsea-Man United on Saturday. Carrick will be there. https://t.co/ujUzSOj1oB— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 27, 2026 Following hours of crisis talks at the highest level, the Old Trafford hierarchy decided against taking drastic action and sacking the 45-year-old, despite the disastrous start to the season and mounting..

Coaches and other sports stakeholders could face tougher penalties for promoting doping under proposed changes to Kenya’s anti-doping law, with athletes and administrators backing measures to hold those who encourage the use of banned substances accountable.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe proposals are contained in the Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which received support from coaches, athletes, and sports administrators during public participation forums held in Kitale and Bungoma counties.Among the proposed changes welcomed by participants is an expanded scope of accountability targeting individuals who encourage athletes to use banned substances for personal gain, often leaving the athletes to bear the consequences.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066855##The National Assembly’s Sports and Culture Committee, chaired by Malava MP David Ndakwa, convened the forums to gather public views on the proposed legislation.Participants said the amendments would promote fair competition, pr..

Bandari FC midfielder David ‘Messi’ Owino is targeting a Harambee Stars recall after overcoming a knee injury that disrupted his career for close to two years.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe midfielder is beginning to rediscover his best form after joining Bandari on loan from Kenya Police FC before the start of the 2026/27 season, with regular playing time offering him a chance to rebuild his confidence and revive his international ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055733##Owino has started all three of Bandari’s matches this season, making an encouraging start to life at the coastal club. He also scored in their 1-1 draw against 3K FC last week, finding the net with the fastest goal of the season.“It’s been a difficult period for me after struggling with injuries for close to two years, but I am grateful to be back on the pitch and finding my form at Bandari FC. Coming here on loan from Kenya Police FC has allowed me to regain my confidence, rediscover my game and get back to..

Harambee Stars-eligible winger Linton Maina scored and provided an assist as FC Köln thrashed Union Berlin 5-0 to advance to the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal on Tuesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMaina was instrumental in Köln’s dominant display at the RheinEnergieStadion, setting up Said El Mala for the opening goal before getting on the scoresheet shortly after the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_10067446##The winger picked out El Mala on the left to break the deadlock, with the forward finishing into the far corner to give Köln the lead.Maina then doubled the advantage after the restart, finishing off a move initiated by El Mala, who capitalised on a loose pass before delivering a well-weighted ball for the winger to guide past the Union Berlin goalkeeper.El Mala added Köln’s third before substitutes Isak Johannesson and Sebastian Seboulonsen scored to complete the emphatic victory.PREVIEW: Gor Mahia out to extend perfect start as Mozzart Derby takes center stageMaina has bee..

Six matches are lined up for Wednesday as the FKF Premier League enters Match Week Four, with teams seeking crucial points to strengthen their positions in the standings.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe third round of matches concluded on Sunday, setting the stage for another exciting midweek programme featuring Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, and several sides looking to build early-season momentum.Kakamega Homeboyz vs Gor MahiaKakamega Homeboyz will host Gor Mahia at Bukhungu Stadium in a Match Week Four encounter scheduled for a 2 PM kick-off.##NAJAVA_MECA_10070660##Homeboyz return to action after missing last weekend’s fixtures, with their scheduled match against Tusker FC postponed due to the latter’s CAF Confederation Cup assignment.The Kakamega-based side has collected four points from their opening two matches, beating Mombasa United 1-0 before drawing 1-1 with Ulinzi Stars.Victor Wanyama’s message to Harry Kane after winning Ballon d’OrGor Mahia, meanwhile, head into t..

Kenya U17 head coach Mildred Cheche has admitted that Japan will pose a stern test as they prepare for their historic Round of 16 clash at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJunior Starlets will face the Asian side on Thursday, 29 October, at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Morocco, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.##NAJAVA_MECA_10062781##Cheche acknowledged the challenge posed by Japan but insisted that her team would prepare thoroughly and give their best as they seek to extend their second World Cup campaign.“Going to the Round of 16, we are playing Japan. It is not an easy side to defeat, but we will prepare well, do our best, and then we will see what happens,” Cheche said.The coach spoke after the Junior Starlets secured their first-ever qualification for the knockout stage with a commanding 4-0 win over Samoa in their final Group E match on Sunday, 25 October.Kenya Police set to hand coaching job to Frenchman after Muyoti’s..

Some football nights are larger than life! They become part of a club’s identity, passed down from one generation of supporters to the next till the end of time.For Fleetwood Town, this was that night.A club from the fourth tier of English football has knocked Arsenal out of the League Cup! Not through a freakish last-minute goal or a fortunate deflection, but by surviving more than 90 minutes of pressure, refusing to surrender and then keeping their nerve when the entire tie came down to penalties.The magic of the cup. Fleetwood Town have knocked out Arsenal. https://t.co/RGMWqRt8Fd— ChelsTransfer (@ChelsTransfer) October 27, 2026 At Highbury Stadium (hah, of all the names in the world!) in front of a crowd of just over 5,000, Fleetwood wrote a story that will be told long after the final whistle has faded from memory.They had already made history by reaching the fourth round for the first time. A meeting with Mikel Arteta’s side was meant to be the reward. Instead, it became the occa..

Migori Youth head coach Salim Babu is confident his side will secure their first victory of the FKF Premier League season when they face Shabana FC in the South Nyanza derby on Thursday, 29 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe league debutants will meet Shabana at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru, with kick-off scheduled for 2 PM, hoping to turn their promising start into a first victory after recording two consecutive draws.Migori Youth opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Kenya Police FC before settling for a goalless stalemate against Mathare United last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066897##Babu believes improving their finishing will be key to getting past Shabana in the South Nyanza derby.“We aimed to win our last match against Mathare, but our opponents were very tough and would not allow any goal into their net. The result is behind us now, and our focus is on beating Shabana. I know it is a derby and a tough one, but we will fight for the three points,” said Babu..