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Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison on why he deserves Most Valuable Player (MVP) award

Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison has blown his own trumpet, explaining why he is best suited to clinch the Most Valuable Player (MVP) accolade.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Ghanaian is among the five nominees shortlisted for the prestigious award after a successful 2025/26 FKF Premier League season alongside teammate Shariff Musa, Joe Waithira of Murang’a Seal, Mara Sugar’s Jimmy Owili and AFC Leopards vice captain Kayci Odhiambo.PLAYER RATINGS: Blunt Harambee Stars fail to sparkle against lowly LesothoMorrison was a vital cog in the well-oiled K’Ogalo wheel, who reclaimed the league title for a historic 22nd time.Speaking ahead of the end-of-season gala award to be held on Thursday, 4 June, Morrison opened up on what gives him a head start.##NAJAVA_MECA_9782998##“Inshallah. We are taking it home. We won the league and are therefore in a better position of taking it home,” said Morrison.Nevertheless, the Ghanaian midfielder was flattered by the nomination itself, w..

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Major road closures announced ahead of Nairobi City Marathon

Nairobi residents and motorists have been advised to prepare for extensive road closures on Sunday, 7 June, as the city hosts the fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon, expected to attract 17,450 participants.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAuthorities have assured runners and residents that all preparations for the event have been finalised, with security, traffic management and parking arrangements already in place.Speaking during a press briefing held on Thursday, 4 June, at Riadha House, Athletics Kenya Competition Director Kennedy Tanui said organisers were fully prepared to deliver another successful edition of the marathon.Ferdinand Omanyala set for blockbuster Rome showdown against Olympic champion Noah Lyles”We are very ready. We are releasing information about security status, road closures, where to park vehicles, and confirming to the world that we are now ready for the run,” Tanui said.The marathon, which has grown into one of the country’s flagship road r..

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BETTING GUIDE: Russia vs Burkina Faso, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Stung by a narrow defeat to 2026 FIFA World Cup-bound Egypt last week, Russia will be looking to respond when they host Burkina Faso at the Volgograd Arena on Friday evening in an international friendly.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith meaningful football unavailable to either side, Friday’s clash offers a rare opportunity to test themselves against unfamiliar opposition in what will be the first-ever meeting between these two national teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_9783179##Russia enter this clash in mixed form. Across their last five matches, Valery Karpin’s men have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats.During that period, they scored four goals and conceded five, highlighting a lack of consistency in both attacking and defensive phases. Their most recent outing ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to Egypt after a frustrating display in front of goal.At home, Russia have not been as dominant as expected, failing to win five of their last eight designated home matches. Despite bein..

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Gavi and Simons’ coach takes over Leverkusen

First second, then… sixth place in the Bundesliga. Under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen were one of the two best teams in German football. But once he left, everything fell apart and the club sank deeper into trouble than many had expected. Not only did the Werkself fail to challenge for the title, they finished the season outside the Champions League qualification places. The experiment with Erik ten Hag did not work out, nor was former Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand any more successful. Bayer’s third attempt in the post-Alonso era is now named: Carles Martínez Novell.¡Bienvenido, jefe! 👋Carles Martinez Novell is our new head coach! ⚫🔴 pic.twitter.com/n94hv78jRf— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) June 4, 2026 The Catalan coach has reached a final agreement with Leverkusen and, after three years at Toulouse FC, has become the new manager of the 2024 German champions. Following a turbulent period and a search for a new identity after missing out on the Champions League, the Leverkusen b..

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PLAYER RATINGS: Blunt Harambee Stars fail to sparkle against lowly Lesotho

Kenya senior men’s national football team – Harambee Stars – on Thursday, 4 June surrendered a first-half lead to settle for a 1-1 draw with African minnows Lesotho at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo gave Benni McCarthy’s side a dream start with a goal in the 12th minute, only for the Crocodiles to capitalise on a poorly defended setpiece to score a 70th-minute equaliser through Thabo Makhele.Harambee Stars extend 33-year wait for victory against Lesotho after drab drawIn this piece, we look at how individual players performed in a match that will not last long in the memory:##PLAYER_RATINGS_103####NAJAVA_MECA_9781017##

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🔴 LIVE BLOG: Lesotho hold Harambee Stars to a draw

Hello and welcome from wherever you are joining us, to the first of two Harambee Stars international friendly matches against Lesotho, being played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLooking at history, Kenya has faced Lesotho eight times, winning three, drawing four and losing just once since their first-ever meeting on Saturday, 15 December 1973.The last time the two nations met was back in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifiers, where Kenya were held to a barren draw at home after losing 1-0 in the opening leg.Harambee Stars are using the friendlies ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers set to begin on Monday, 21 September.Fans can catch the game live on the Lesotho Football Association’s Facebook page.

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Another footballer, another documentary – Bukayo Saka and Disney team up for new film project

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is about to give supporters unprecedented access to his journey, with a brand-new Disney+ documentary set to shine a light on the people and experiences that have shaped his rise to the top of the game.Arriving shortly after Arsenal ended their long wait for a Premier League crown, the documentary, titled ‘Bukayo Saka: The Time is Now’, explores the winger’s path from academy prospect to one of football’s biggest names.The production also includes appearances from club great Thierry Henry and those closest to Saka, highlighting the influence they have had throughout his career.The film is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Alexander, who spent significant time following Saka and documenting both his professional and personal life.Since making his breakthrough into Arsenal’s first team in 2019, the England international has become one of the club’s defining figures, amassing more than 300 appearances and over 80 goals in all competitions.##EDITORS_C..

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Harambee Stars extend 33-year wait for victory against Lesotho after drab draw

Harambee Stars relinquished a first-half lead to settle for a 1-1 draw against Lesotho in an international friendly match staged at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, on Thursday, 4 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrank Odhiambo handed Benni McCarthy’s men a dream start with a goal in the 12th minute, but Thabo Makhele netted with 20 minutes left on the clock.🔴 LIVE BLOG: Lesotho hold Harambee Stars to a drawThe two teams are set to face each other in a second friendly slated for Sunday, 7 June at the same venue.More to follow…

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🔴 LIVE BLOG: Harambee Stars grab early lead against Lesotho

Hello and welcome from wherever you are joining us, to the first of two Harambee Stars international friendly matches against Lesotho, being played at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLooking at history, Kenya has faced Lesotho eight times, winning three, drawing four and losing just once since their first-ever meeting on Saturday, 15 December 1973.The last time the two nations met was back in the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations second round qualifiers, where Kenya were held to a barren draw at home after losing 1-0 in the opening leg.Harambee Stars are using the friendlies ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers set to begin on Monday, 21 September.Fans can catch the game live on the Lesotho Football Association’s Facebook page.

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