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The atmosphere inside the Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena reached fever pitch on Saturday, 30 May as Kenya’s karate stars delivered electrifying performances at the Union of African Karate Federations (UFAK) Region East Karate Championships in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAt the heart of the spectacle stood David Ngati, whose brilliance lit up the arena as he captured double gold in Senior Men’s Individual Kata and Team Kata, cementing his place among the region’s elite karatekas.Ngati first dazzled the home crowd in the Individual Kata category, overcoming compatriot Daniel Vaati in a gripping final decided by judges’ flags.Three of the four judges raised their flags in Ngati’s favour after a technically superb performance marked by precision, rhythm, and explosive power.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775253##Moments earlier, Ngati had edged past Bernard Kinachu in an equally tense semifinal encounter, once again winning by a narrow flag margin to secure his place in the fi..

One of the basic rules in sports is: Stay humble in victory and gracious in defeat.Unfortunately, many players forget about it, especially about its first part. And that is somewhat understandable. In the moments of immense joy, people often don’t think clearly or reason rationally. At such times, the rivals and their feelings are rarely on the winners’ minds.As of last night, PSG are a dynastyLuckily, there are always examples to the contrary. Those that restore faith in sportsmanship. Last night, in the Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos gave everyone a valuable lesson.Following Gabriel Magalhaes’ miss from the spot, when PSG’s second consecutive UCL triumph was sealed, everyone in the Parisians’ ranks started running wildly all over the pitch, mainly towards the custodian Matvey Safonov.Everyone but Marquinhos.Instead of getting carried away in celebration – which would, once again, be fully justified – the 32-year-old went straight to his compatriot and ..

Shujaa concluded their HSBC SVNS World Championship campaign in Valladolid, Spain, with an eighth-place finish after suffering a 14-5 defeat to France on Sunday, 31 May at the Estadio José Zorrilla.The result marked a reversal of fortunes for Shujaa against the French side, having beaten them 21-7 in Hong Kong earlier in the season to secure seventh place.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHeading into the classification match, Kenya knew that another top-seven finish would provide a timely boost ahead of the final phase of the season.However, despite enjoying periods of possession, Kevin Wambua’s charges struggled to turn their chances into points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775253##France made a bright start and opened the scoring through Enahemo Artaud, who raced down the left wing to touch down for the game’s first try.Artaud struck again in the seventh minute, finishing off another attack to stretch France’s lead and put Kenya under pressure.Shujaa responded through John Okoth, who cr..

Fifteen games and not a single defeat. In any competition, it’s a record that deserves respect. In the Champions League, it’s an exceptional achievement.However, all the praise, respect, and acclaim will be a small consolation for Arsenal, as they were left empty-handed, failing to win the ultimate reward – the UCL trophy.In fact, the North London side wrote its name in the history books of the elite European competition, but not in the way it wanted to.No humans can beat Saints! PSG defend Champions League crown after shocking penalty dramaInstead of clinching the club’s maiden Champions League crown, they became the first team in UCL history to go undefeated through the entire campaign and still fail to triumph.In the league phase, the Gunners were perfect, winning all eight matches, beating some high-profile teams like Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and last season’s runners-up Inter Milan.The top of the table in the league phase secured them a smoother path to the final, and Arsen..

For many Kenyan rugby faithful, Duncan “Duncoh” Kioko’s move to Italy sparked assumptions that the Level Three referee had travelled abroad to continue officiating at a higher level.However, the match official, popularly known as Duncoh, has clarified that his move to Europe is primarily centred on education, with rugby continuing as a secondary pursuit.##NAJAVA_MECA_9776258##The Kenyan referee relocated to Italy in November 2025 to pursue a self-funded Master’s degree in International Economics and Commerce, majoring in Global Economic Analysis at the Politecnico Università della Marche.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Duncoh explained that the experience has been exciting but also challenging as he adapts to a completely new environment.“I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in International Economics and Commerce, majoring in Global Economic Analysis at the Politecnico Università della Marche.I left Kenya in November 2025, and it has been a great experience so far. Autumn is coming t..

After a long season that lasted nine months, the curtains close on the FKF Premier League 2025/26 season today, Sunday, 31 May, with the coronation of Gor Mahia as champions headlining a total of nine matches that will all be played today from 1500 hrs.Gor Mahia face Nairobi United; AFC Leopards take on Bidco United, Shabana entertain KCB FC, Police FC battle Kakamega Homeboyz, Kariobangi Sharks lock horns with Sofapaka, Mathare United tussle with Bandari FC, Murang’a Seal face Mara Sugar, Posta Rangers battle Ulinzi Stars, while Tusker FC go head-to-head with APS Bomet.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775319##Ahead of today’s games, Gor Mahia have already been declared champions and, with 69 points, enjoy a five-point gap at the top over second-placed AFC Leopards, while Police FC complete the top three with a distant 54 points.At the other end of the table, Sofapaka FC and Bidco United, with 19 and 24 points respectively, have already bid goodbye to the top tier as they head to the National Super Leag..

Regional rivals Darajani Gogo FC and Kibera Black Stars FC may be enduring difficult campaigns in the National Super League (NSL), but on Friday, May 30, the focus extended far beyond league standings as football once again proved its power to unite communities.The two Kibra-based sides met in a special exhibition match designed to promote unity, community engagement, and the positive impact of sport within one of Nairobi’s most vibrant informal settlements. Despite both clubs struggling to replicate their previous highs this season, with Darajani Gogo languishing in the lower half of the table and Black Stars settling into mid-table after last season’s spirited promotion challenge, the encounter provided a welcome reminder of football’s broader social role.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##Supporters from across Kibra turned out in large numbers to witness the friendly showdown between the neighbouring clubs, creating an atmosphere that celebrated togetherness as much as competition. The event w..

Mflame FC took a giant stride towards promotion to the National Super League (NSL) after a commanding 3-0 victory over MMUST FC in an FKF Division One Zone D clash played on Saturday evening at the MMUST Grounds.The table toppers produced one of their best away performances yet, with striker Payai Arok stealing the headlines after netting a clinical hat-trick that stretched Mfalme’s lead at the summit of the table to seven points with only three matches remaining in the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##Knowing the importance of the fixture in the title race, Mfalme started brightly and quickly imposed themselves on the contest. Their dominance in midfield laid the foundation for success, with evergreen midfielder Elvis Muyale dictating play at the centre of the park with an assured performance that controlled the tempo of the game.Arok opened the scoring midway through the first half after latching onto a well-worked attacking move before calmly finishing past the MMUST goalkeeper. The ..

For most of the Saturday evening, Arsenal looked capable of completing a historic double. Instead, they left Budapest with only one trophy to show for a season that promised so much.The Gunners fell at the final hurdle in the Champions League, losing a dramatic penalty shootout to Paris Saint-Germain after a tense and evenly contested final. While PSG celebrated a second consecutive European crown, Arsenal were left to wonder how a season that once offered four potential trophies ended with just the Premier League title.PLAYER RATINGS: Enrique’s unstoppable machinery; Mosquera will live in Gunners’ nightmaresThe pain was evident in Mikel Arteta’s voice after the final whistle.”It is very difficult to accept,” the Arsenal manager admitted. “You are so consistent throughout the competition, you reach the final, and then you lose the trophy on penalties. That’s incredibly hard to take.”One of the key talking points came midway through the match when Noni Madueke went down inside the PSG p..

The newly built Wajir County Stadium is now all but complete and ready to host the upcoming Madaraka Day celebrations set for Monday, 1 June in the North-Eastern County.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Wajir Stadium is yet another of the many arenas that are under construction in the country as a way of boosting the local sporting infrastructure.Harambee Stars striker lands two accolades in Zambian Super League Award ceremonyThe stadium became even more urgent following the Government of Kenya’s (GoK) decision to host this year’s Madaraka Day celebrations at the county as part of the government’s program to host at least two of the national holiday celebrations outside the capital city, Nairobi.In line with this decision, GoK set aside Ksh900 million to construct the stadium, whose groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, 12 February and was presided over by President William Ruto.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775509##As has been the norm across the other stadia in the country, ..