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Two former European champions clash at the San Siro in the league phase of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) as AC Milan look to extend their historical unbeaten record against Benfica.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe two iconic clubs both missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification last term, but they enter this new league phase as among the absolute favourites to reach the final in Frankfurt next May.AC Milan come into this tie unbeaten in domestic action under new head coach Ruben Amorim, having mounted a spirited comeback to draw 2-2 with Lazio last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962377##Meanwhile, Marco Silva’s Benfica arrive in Milan on a blistering seven-match winning streak across all competitions. With both sides boasting formidable attacking talent, this opening matchday fixture promises plenty of fireworks.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 16 SeptemberVenue: San Siro Stadium, MilanUEFA Europa League (League Phase – Matchday 1)Current standings: League Phase..

Veteran athletics coach Bernard Ouma has been appointed as the new Director of Sports at the Ministry of Sports.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOuma was, until his latest appointment, an advisor to the Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya.He takes over from Jacktone Indakwa, who retired in July. In his new role, Ouma will be in charge of Research, Training and Competitions.History as Kenya lands World Athletics Championships hosting rightsVeteran sports administrator Douglas Ratemo was also confirmed as Director of Sports and will be in charge of administration.A total of nine candidates attended interviews for the two positions whose occupants head the department of sports administrative wing.Among those who missed out were Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) Chief Executive Officer Doreen Odhiambo and former Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Chief Executive Officer Sarah Shibutse.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962377##Odhiambo’s contract at KAS expires in January 2027, and she was hoping to..

When Kenya Harlequin released close to 30 key players in September 2025, the decision threatened to derail the club’s ambitions.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAmong the notable players released were Abel Matanda, Collins Bett, Frank Aduda, Marvin Ng’ang’a, Shaquel Bosire, Albert Alela, Wycliffe Ochieng, Antony Stephen Otieno, Charlton Mokua, Bill Austine Abuom, Brian Ratila, Sheldon Kahi, Amon Wamalwa, Paul Matani, Franklin Githinji and many more.For a club accustomed to competing at the top, such a significant player exodus could easily have triggered a challenging season. Instead, Quins chose to rebuild from the ground up.John Okoth struggling to process Ultimate 7s disappointment despite Christie 7s triumphThe process has not been without its challenges, but the early signs suggested the club may have found a sustainable path forward.Quins finished ninth in the 2025/26 Kenya Cup with 21 points, comfortably avoiding relegation. Their most encouraging progress, however, h..

Former Shujaa and Kenya Simbas international Isaiah Ken Moseti is showing encouraging signs of recovery two months after he was rescued from the streets and taken into rehabilitation, but to complete his full recovery, a financial appeal has been launched.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsA video shared by The Face of Street Kids on Instagram shows a visibly transformed Moseti, offering a glimpse of hope after the former KCB Rugby star endured one of the darkest periods of his life.Gone is the frail-looking man who had been seen struggling on the streets of Nairobi. In the latest video, Moseti appears neat, clean, and healthier, having visibly gained weight.How Kenya Harlequin rebuilt and rose again after 30-player exodusHe looks happier and more composed as he speaks fluently, a remarkable contrast to the distressing clips that previously emerged of him living on the streets.The update has offered hope that the former rugby star is slowly finding himself again.”There was a t..

Veteran athletics coach Bernard Ouma has been appointed as the new Director of Sports at the Ministry of Sports.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOuma was, until his latest appointment, an advisor to the Sports Cabinet Secretary, Salim Mvurya.He takes over from Jacktone Indakwa, who retired in July. In his new role, Ouma will be in charge of Research, Training and Competitions.History as Kenya lands World Athletics Championships hosting rightsVeteran sports administrator Douglas Ratemo was also confirmed as Director of Sports and will be in charge of administration.A total of nine candidates attended interviews for the two positions whose occupants head the department of sports administrative wing.Among those who missed out were Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) Chief Executive Officer Doreen Odhiambo and former Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Chief Executive Officer Sarah Shibutse.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962377##Odhiambo’s contract at KAS expires in January 2027, and she was hoping to..

Raheem Sterling’s troubles off the pitch have taken another turn.The former England, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea forward pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after crashing his Lamborghini into motorway barriers in May.Sterling, 31, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where he also admitted possessing nitrous oxide with intent to use it and refusing to provide a breath specimen.##LINKED_NEWS_68409##The incident happened on May 28, when Sterling’s Lamborghini collided with barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. Police confirmed at the time that no other vehicles were involved and nobody was injured.But the consequences have continued to follow the former England international. Sterling was found to be carrying six canisters of nitrous oxide, a Class C drug, and has been disqualified from driving while he awaits sentencing. He will return to court on November 25, when the full punishment will be decided.The timing adds another unwanted chapter to an increasingly un..

President William Ruto has defended his decision to securitise the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) to finance major national stadium infrastructure projects.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking on Monday, 14 September, during a roundtable meeting with journalists, Ruto said the decision, which has been widely criticised in some quarters, will enable the country to construct world-class facilities.History as Kenya lands World Athletics Championships hosting rights“The fund has been there for 15 years. What have they done?” He questioned.“At least for my administration we can account for the seven years that the fund will be securitised as we shall have 32 stadia in the country,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962435##Ruto claimed the fund had been misappropriated and did little to develop sports but insisted it is now doing its work through the securitisation process.“At least now everybody can see what the money is doing. The development of sports facilities re..

Menengai Oilers stalwart John Okoth has revealed that the disappointment of missing the Ultimate Sevens Championship has not been completely wiped away despite winning the Christie 7s, their first title since 2022. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkoth missed the Embu 7s as he prepared for a chance to play at the inaugural Ultimate 7s Championship in London.How teams have contributed players to the national teams for Safari 7sHe was set to represent Club Taran in the global rugby sevens competition, but visa issues ultimately prevented him from travelling to the United Kingdom.“I missed the Embu 7s because of preparations for the Ultimate 7s, but it never happened. After finding out that I would not be going, I had to come back and represent my club. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9962411##At least we got some positive results here at the Christie 7s, so it was worth it,” Okoth told Mozzart Sport.Okoth returned in time to play a key role for Menengai Oilers at the 60th edition of the Christ..

Dismas Indiza and Greg Snow lead the Kenyan charge when the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing makes its first appearance in Uganda at the Pearl of Africa Golf Series, set for Entebbe Golf Club from Wednesday, 16 to Saturday, 19 September.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tournament is the sixth leg of the 2026 Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing and brings together 87 golfers from across Africa and beyond, with Uganda fielding the largest contingent of 40 players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962364##Kenya has 14 golfers, while South Africa has 18 players in the field. Nigeria is represented by seven golfers, Zimbabwe by four, while England, Malawi, Tanzania and Eswatini have one player each.Indiza, one of the most experienced players on the East Africa Swing, will be joined by Snow, who secured his Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season, as well as Daniel Nduva, who won the Royal Nairobi Golf Club leg, David Wakhu, Mutahi Kibugu, Jastas Madoya, Erick Ooko Obura..

Thirty years later, Camp Nou returns to the biggest stage in European club football.Barcelona’s iconic stadium has been confirmed as the venue for the 2029 Champions League final, bringing the competition’s showpiece back to the Catalan capital for the first time since 1999.And what a final it was the last time.##TWITTER_

Manchester United vs Bayern Munich 1999
Ole Gunnar Solskjær last minute goal vs Bayern Munich 1999 champions league final.Vintage football🔥🔥

Only United can give this Scenario in football history 👏pic.twitter.com/0yoCrVO5Al https://t.co/v5vGV6h9K9

— final whistle (@Finalwhistleee) December 15, 2025

##Camp Nou hoste..