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Over 1,000 cyclists, including 38 international elite riders from across Africa, Europe, and the United States, are expected to compete this Saturday, 13 June, in the second leg of the 2026 LOOP Safari Gravel Series at Hell’s Gate National Park in Naivasha. Riders will take on 20km, 60km, and the elite 111km routes in one of the most competitive editions yet.The Naivasha race also carries major international weight as a UCI Gravel World Series Qualifier under the UCI Gravel World Series, one of only four qualifying events in Africa in 2026.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790637##Last year’s runners-up, Charles Kagimu and Claudette Nyirahabimana, return as key contenders, both aiming to go one better this time around.In the women’s field, attention will also be on Limuru opener winner Dinah Safari, alongside: Monica Jelimo, Grace Kaviro, and Kendra Masiga.Safari said: “I have been working on my endurance since Limuru and I feel fit and ready to go this Saturday. I am hoping for the best… Naivasha will b..

Kenya international Sammy Henia-Kamau has been released by Hull City as the club begins preparations for the 2026/27 English Premier League (EPL) season following their successful promotion from the Championship.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision deals a blow to the youngster’s hopes of breaking into Hull City’s senior squad and potentially becoming only the second Harambee Stars player, after Victor Wanyama, to play in the Premier League, widely regarded as one of the world’s top football competitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790637##Hull confirmed Henia-Kamau’s departure from the club’s retained list that was released after the conclusion of the 2025/26 season. The forward is among seven Under-21 players who will leave the Tigers upon the expiry of their contracts at the end of June.”The following players will be released following the expiration of their contracts: Pharrell Brown, Rocco Coyle, Sammy Henia-Kamau, João Mendes, Harry Revill, Noah Wadsworth and Callum Yam,” ..

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to kick off, yet controversy is already threatening to steal the spotlight from football itself.As criticism surrounding the tournament continues to mount, FIFA president Gianni Infantino finds himself under growing pressure over a series of disputes that have raised questions about accessibility, inclusivity and the organisation’s overall preparedness for the sport’s biggest event.Among the most outspoken critics is former Dutch star Ruud Gullit, who believes the World Cup is drifting away from its fundamental purpose.EXCLUSIVE: Ruud Gullit calls on Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing World Cup controversy”I have stayed quiet for a long time because I wanted to judge this World Cup on football matters. But the deeper we get into the preparations, the more it becomes clear that football… pic.twitter.com/5DhIJ9iuwz— Bla B (@bla_bidza) June 9, 2026 In a strongly worded intervention, Gullit argued that FIFA must take responsibility for the growing list..

Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan returned home to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu, where crowds gathered to celebrate his remarkable rise in football officiating despite the heartbreak of missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSupporters, officials, and football stakeholders filled parts of the capital to receive Artan, who has become one of Africa’s most respected match officials and the reigning CAF Men’s Referee of the Year. The emotional reception reflected both national pride in his achievements and sympathy over his abrupt exit from the global stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9790637##Artan had been selected among 52 referees for the World Cup, a landmark appointment that would have made him the first Somali official to take charge at football’s biggest tournament. However, his journey ended in the United States after he was denied entry at Miami International Airport and later repatriated.FIFA later confirmed his exclusion from the tournament, st..

In the final warm-up match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the national teams of Saudi Arabia and Senegal played out a 0–0 draw. Jorge Donis’ side thus failed for the fourth time in the past year to score against a team ranked inside FIFA’s top 20, while Senegal ended an impressive run of 11 consecutive matches in which they had found the net.Saudi Arabia started the match significantly better and completely dominated the opening ten minutes. Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy was forced into two early and very difficult saves to deny close-range efforts from Al-Buraikan and Al-Juwayr.WC Countdown: It’s time for true Africa champions to let out their roarThe control shown by Donis’ team continued throughout the entire first half. The clearest chance in that period fell to Nasser Al-Dawsari, who narrowly missed the target shortly after the half-hour mark.On the other side, Senegal delivered a rather subdued first-half performance, with their only real threat coming from Cherif Ndiaye. H..

The 2026 Wanda Diamond League continues on Wednesday, 10 June, as the world’s best athletes converge in Oslo, Norway, for the sixth meeting of the season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFollowing a thrilling stop in Stockholm, the historic Bislett Stadium will once again take centre stage, hosting an array of Olympic champions, world champions and rising stars in what promises to be another memorable night of athletics.Among the headline acts are Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Julien Alfred, Letsile Tebogo and Karsten Warholm, while Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout is set to make his highly anticipated senior Diamond League debut.Kenyan athletics fans can watch the Oslo Diamond League live on SuperSport (specifically on SuperSport Africa 1 and SuperSport Maximo 3). Alternatively, selected events may be streamed on the Wanda Diamond League YouTube Channel, though this is subject to geo-restrictions depending on the region.Wanyonyi faces Lutkenhaus challenge as Ar..

Atletico Madrid are leaving nobody unanswered these days.Having already reacted to reports linking Julian Alvarez with a move to Barcelona, Diego Simeone’s side wasted little time responding to another bombshell claim – that city rivals Real Madrid had submitted an official bid for the Argentine forward.A bid that, apparently, left them in stitches.Atletico aim dig at Barcelona’s offer for AlvarezLess than an hour after Real Madrid released a statement regarding their reported offer for Alvarez, Atletico responded on X with five laughing-crying emojis. Ten minutes later, the club followed up with an official statement of its own, addressing Real point by point while taking a few playful shots along the way.😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/AI6mbMujPj— Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) June 9, 2026 “Official statement with our clarifications regarding the official statement from our neighbours:You cut the video with the Pope just before he mentioned that he is also an Atletico supporter. It seems you have ..

Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis has explained why in-form striker Moses Shumah has not yet been integrated into the national team setup, despite delivering a standout season in Zambia.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShumah enjoyed a dream debut campaign with Power Dynamos, finishing as the Zambia Super League Golden Boot winner after scoring 21 league goals. His impact went beyond goals, as he played a central role in guiding Dynamos to the league title. Why Kelly Madada is on the cusp of becoming a future generational talent key to Harambee StarsHe also enjoyed a clean sweep at the club’s end-of-season awards, being named Top Scorer, Footballer of the Year, Fans’ Player of the Season, and also picking up the Zambia Super League Fans’ Player of the Season award, underlining a season defined by consistency, influence, and match-winning performances.Despite that form, he has yet to earn a call-up in recent Harambee Stars selections, with the technical bench i..

APS Bomet head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo has revealed that two-time world champions France will have his full support when the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway from Thursday, 11 June, to Sunday, 19 July. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe experienced tactician, who recently masterminded APS Bomet’s survival in the FKF Premier League, said his admiration for Les Bleus stretches back many years and was largely inspired by French football icon Thierry Henry.According to Pamzo, his support for France developed naturally during the period when several Arsenal stars formed the backbone of the French national team.Harambee Stars midfielder dropped by Albanian side”I have supported France for as long as I can remember. Thierry Henry played a huge role in making me fall in love with the French national team. Back then, the squad was filled with several Arsenal players, and as a passionate Arsenal supporter, it was only natural for me to develop a strong connection with France,” P..

Kenyan football has always been drawn to possibility.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEvery generation produces a handful of young players who ignite the imagination of supporters, players whose talent offers a glimpse of what the future might look like. Some arrive with dazzling skill, a flicker of a flame and disappear just as quickly. Others develop quietly before eventually establishing themselves as pillars of club and country. The challenge has always been identifying which prospects possess the qualities required not only to reach the highest level but to remain there.Harambee Stars midfielder dropped by Albanian sideIn Kelly Madada, Kenyan football may have found one of those rare players.At a time when AFC Leopards are striving to reclaim their place among the country’s dominant forces and the Harambee Stars are attempting to build a new identity under Benni McCarthy ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Madada has emerged as a figure whose significance e..