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Reigning world 800m champion Lilian Odira makes a return to the Wanda Diamond League (DL) circuit on Sunday, 31 May as she lines up against a stellar field in Rabat, Morocco.This is her second ever appearance in the series, following last year’s debut in Silesia where she clocked 1:56.52 to finish behind Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson (1:54.74) while Botswana’s Oratile Nowe completed the podium in 1:56.76.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShe has so far raced twice in her specialty, 800m, having opened her campaign on 24 April at the Kip Keino Classic where she clocked 1:59.15, losing to Ethiopia’s Nigist Getachew on the line in 1:58.79, as Habtam Gebeyehu sealed third place in 1:59.72.She then switched gears at the Kenya Prisons Track and Field Championships on 8 and 9 May 8-9, dominating for a hat-trick of victories in the 1500m, 800m and 400m, a feat she admits was more about testing her endurance rather than winning. In her specialty, the 1:54.62 runner clocked 2:07.8, a time..

The transfer market is always full of rumors, but Atletico Madrid’s response to reports that Barcelona want to lure away Julian Alvarez has taken football trolling to a whole new level. Instead of issuing a boring, formal denial, the Colchoneros opted for pure irony, using social media to send Barcelona a series of “official offers” for their biggest stars. It all started with a post on X (formerly Twitter), where Atletico announced that they had sent a fax to Barcelona with an offer for Lamine Yamal. The offer consisted of: four tickets to a concert by global superstar Bad Bunny, a one-year subscription to the Spanish newspaper ABC, and a bag of sunflower seeds. Alongside the message, Atletico added that they were eagerly awaiting Barcelona’s response so they could begin preparing the graphic for Yamal’s official unveiling.We live in an era where reality can be altered. pic.twitter.com/FPxWEuJjVH— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) May 29, 2026 Not content with stopping there, Atleti..

Two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge on Friday, 29 May commissioned a new Information Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory at Chebulbul Primary School in Kaptagat, Elgeyo Marakwet County.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe project is aimed at empowering young learners through technology and digital education, with the ICT lab constructed and equipped by the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation in partnership with the Standard Chattered Foundation.Pupils from the school will have access to the internet. as the two foundations seek to bridge the digital gap among learners in rural areas.Wanyonyi to kickstart Diamond League campaign in Rabat this weekendChebulbul Primary School, located just about 100m from the Global Sports training camp where Kipchoge and other Kenyan stars, including multiple World Record holder Faith Kipyegon trains.The schools holds a special place in the marathon legend’s heart, as it serves children from the community where he trains, and has sp..

This year’s Champions League final is being held in Budapest, at their 67,155-capacity Puskas Arena. This will be the biggest police operation in Hungary as fans of both teams will fill in the streets of Budapest. The police have experience with these events as Budapest was the host of 2020 UEFA Super Cup and the 2023 UEFA Europa League final, but this one is much more important event. Both clubs have been allocated 17,000 tickets, but still, police estimates that at least 10000 fans will be present in the Hungary capital.FALSE 10: Arsenal’s Paris nightmares will be put to sleep tonight against – ParisSome of them will arrive in order to obtain the tickets (somehow), others will come just to feel the atmosphere and watch the game in nearby pubs with other fans. A fan zone complete with big screens will show the game for those who have been unable to buy a ticket. In any case, police will be ready. Regular officers will be joined by motorcycle patrols, dog units, mounted police and dron..

MTN Super League champions Power Dynamos capped off a remarkable 2025/26 campaign by emerging as the biggest winners at the MTN FAZ Gala, collecting five major awards in recognition of their outstanding season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLeading the haul was Kenyan international Moses Shumah, who walked away with two individual accolades after a stellar debut season in Zambia. The Harambee Stars striker was named Fans’ Player of the Season, and also claimed the Golden Boot award after finishing as the league’s top scorer with an impressive 21 goals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775324##Shumah’s goals played a crucial role in Power Dynamos’ successful title charge, with the forward consistently delivering in key matches throughout the campaign. His impressive scoring exploits helped Power maintain their position at the top of the table during a fiercely contested title race, and established him as one of the most feared forwards in the league.The 21-goal haul has not gone unnoticed bey..

Football in Italy has always had a touch of magic, but what happened tonight in the Serie A promotion playoff final bordered on the absurd. While one side was left in tears of frustration, the other celebrated despite losing — all because of one of the most bizarre rules in modern football. Monza secured promotion back to Italy’s top flight even though they lost the second leg against Catanzaro 2-0. Having won the first leg away from home by the same scoreline, Monza saw the tie level at 2-2 on aggregate after 180 minutes. Any average football fan would have expected extra time, high drama, and perhaps a penalty shootout. Instead, Catanzaro were hit with a cold shower. The referee blew the final whistle, Monza’s players erupted in celebration, and the home crowd began rejoicing over promotion to Serie A — without a single minute of extra time being played..@ACMonza triumphs in the #SerieBKT Playoffs and wins promotion to @seriea! 👏#LaBChannel pic.twitter.com/aArKreto6l— Lega B (@Lega_B..

World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi will kickstart his 2026 Diamond League season this weekend, when he lines up for the Rabat Diamond League event at the Meeting International Mohammed VI in Rabat on Sunday, 31 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 24-year-old, who won his third Diamond League title last year, will run in his usual 800m event, making it his first time to do so, this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775243##The Kenyan, following a hugely successful 2025, has only run once this year, stunning heavyweight names to winning the 1,500m event at the Kip Keino Classic on Friday, 24 April.Then, Wanyonyi, who has over time expressed his desire to climb up to longer distances, surged to a 3:34.11 win, beating race favorites Reynold Cheruiyot and world champion Timothy Cheruiyot.Mary Moraa opens up on illness that nearly ended her athletics careerAnd just like last year, the Rabat event will provide his first go in the Diamond League series, where he will look to lay ..

David Seaman.His face was the first thing I saw yesterday morning when I opened my eyes and grabbed a phone to see if there were any messages or missed calls waiting for me.And there it was: the image of the legendary Arsenal goalkeeper in our group chat. This surprised me. My much younger colleague had sent Seaman’s pic for our traditional ‘guess-who-this-rather-unknown-player-is’ quiz. Normally, this is a platform for good banter about a once-prodigy who made just two memorable Premier League or La Liga appearances before fading away in Europe’s football hinterland.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775324##But this keeper was no ordinary quiz answer – he was an icon. Or, still is, among the Gunners.A few moments later, however, it occurred to me that this colleague was born five years after Seaman’s horrific European final with Arsenal – a detail that emphasised the generational gap between our football memories. He doesn’t even have a clue what a horror night in Paris that was in May 1995 for the trag..

Defending Enterprise Cup champions Kabras RFC will put their regional dominance on the line when they face Uganda Rugby Premiership champions Black Pirates in the 2025/26 Enterprise Cup final at RFUEA Grounds on Saturday, 30 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly-anticipated showdown pits two of East Africa’s rugby powerhouses against each other, with both sides carrying impressive domestic records into the title decider.Kabras head into the final looking to further cement their status as the most dominant club in Kenyan rugby. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9775324##The Kakamega-based side have reached seven Enterprise Cup finals, winning five of them for an impressive 71.4 percent success rate. Since lifting their maiden title in 2019, the sugar men have gone on to win four of the last five completed editions of the competition.Their recent Enterprise Cup record speaks volumes. After losing consecutive finals to KCB in 2016 and 2017, Kabras have won every final they have featured ..

Kenyan runners Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri will renew their friendly fire when they face off at the 2026 Mastercard New York Mini 10K, scheduled for Saturday, 6 June in Central Park.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe duo, who have treated fans to some of the best road race finishes in the past years, will collide for the third time in the 10 kilometer event, headlining the American competition that will be entering its 54th edition this year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9775324##Obiri and Lokedi last crossed paths at the same city in March this year, during the 2026 New York City Half Marathon.Then, Obiri got the better of Lokedi, winning the race in a time of 1:06.33. The latter would end up finishing seconds later in second, clocking 1:07.10.In the 10 kilometer event, this year’s race will be their first to face off since their dust up in New York in 2025, when the winner, Obiri, again finished ahead of Lokedi, who was fifth.Mary Moraa opens up on illness that nearly ended her athle..