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Former AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda has stirred fresh debate in the closing stages of the 2025/26 FKF Premier League season after publicly backing arch-rivals Gor Mahia to clinch the league title.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShikanda, a respected football administrator and former attacker who featured for both Gor and Leopards during his playing days, singled out Gor winger Musa Shariff as the player capable of inspiring K’Ogalo to a record-extending 22nd league crown.In a lengthy post published on his Facebook page, Shikanda praised Shariff’s influence in Gor Mahia’s title charge, comparing the winger’s explosive style of play to that of Jérémy Doku of Manchester City.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758170##“Shariff Musa has been outstanding in Gor Mahia’s relentless push to win the KPL trophy and secure their 22nd title,” wrote Shikanda.“Shariff’s twin brother in the EPL, Jeremy Doku of Man City, nicknamed after Shariff Musa in Europe because of their identical football DNA and e..

Former Harambee Stars and Ulinzi Stars head coach Twahir Muhiddin has attributed Ulinzi Stars’ struggles in the FKF Premier League to the club’s military obligation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTwahiri said the constant deployment of players for official duties has disrupted the team’s rhythm during the season.The four-time league champions are currently fighting to preserve their long stay in the top flight, with relegation now a real threat for the first time since earning promotion in 1998. Ulinzi sits 16th on the table with 32 points, just one point behind the safety zone with only three matches left to play.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758205##Muhiddin, who previously enjoyed successful spells with both Ulinzi and Harambee Stars, believes balancing football and military responsibilities has made it difficult for the team to maintain consistency throughout the campaign.According to the veteran tactician, frequent movement of players away from camp for military assignments has affe..

Kenya’s U17 women’s national team, the Junior Starlets, are set for another fierce East African showdown against Uganda’s Teen Cranes in the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on Friday, 22 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe first-leg clash of the second-round tie will kick off at the FUFA Stadium from 4:00 pm, with both neighbors eyeing a crucial advantage in the race to the global tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758170##Kenya booked their place in the round after cruising past Namibia 7-1 on aggregate in April, while Uganda also impressed after hammering Zimbabwe 6-1 over two legs.The encounter rekindles a growing rivalry between the two sides, who also met during the 2025 qualification campaign, where Kenya dominated to secure a commanding 5-0 aggregate victory.Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche expects a much tougher challenge this time round, warning her players against underestimating the hosts.NSL: Talanta out for revenge as Fortune eye promotion boost ..

Kenya Breweries Limited, through its premium heritage beer brand White Cap, has unveiled a Ksh2.3 million sponsorship package for the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge.The company is reaffirming its support for environmental conservation and sustainable adventure initiatives in Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe sponsorship announcement comes ahead of this year’s Rhino Charge, set to be held in Samburu County from May 29 to 31, where competitors, conservationists, corporate sponsors, and outdoor adventure enthusiasts will gather for one of the country’s most celebrated conservation fundraising events.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758213##Organized by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, the Rhino Charge has raised more than KES 2.7 billion since its inception in 1989 to support the protection of Kenya’s key ecosystems and water towers, including the Aberdare Range, Mount Kenya, the Mau Forest Complex and Kakamega Forest.Speaking during the sponsorship announcement, KBL Senior Brand Manag..

The decisive stretch of the National Super League (NSL) season swings into action on Friday, 22 May, with an enticing encounter on the cards as FC Talanta locks horns with Fortune Sacco at Dandora Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 1:00 pm kickoff showdown during the lunch hour brings together two sides arriving into the fixture on the back of morale-boosting victories last weekend, with both teams eager to extend their impressive runs as the race for league objectives intensifies.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758286##Talanta appear to have rediscovered their rhythm at the perfect stage of the campaign. The James Gatheru-coached side heads into the contest buoyed by back-to-back 3-0 victories and currently enjoys a three-match unbeaten streak stretching back to their pulsating 3-3 draw against Michael Olunga Football Academy(MOFA).It marked a remarkable turnaround for the former FKF Premier League side, who had endured a difficult spell that saw their hopes of securing an immedia..

The German national football team officially unveiled their squad for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday, but while the return of Manuel Neuer dominated the headlines, another bizarre story quietly survived the cut once again.Germany’s infamous No. 9 curse is still alive. With Niclas Fullkrug left out of Julian Nagelsmann’s final 26-man squad, an almost unbelievable pattern continues: every Germany player to wear the iconic No. 9 shirt at a World Cup since 1990 has failed to appear at the following tournament.Three decades later, the streak refuses to die.🚨Some of the main players left out of Germany squad for the world cup ❌🇩🇪❌ Marc-Andre ter Stegen❌ Robert Andrich❌ Noah Atubolu❌ Yann Aurel Bisseck❌ Niclas Füllkrug❌ Karim Adeyemi❌ Kevin Schade❌ Serge Gnabry…see below pic.twitter.com/JXrB1VrXEm— Laliga Coverage✍️ (@LaligaCoverage) May 21, 2026 It started with Rudi Voller, Germany’s No. 9 at the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. Since then, every successor has vanished before the next edition arriv..

For years, Thomas Tuchel insisted reputation alone would not guarantee a ticket to the World Cup. On Friday, England’s squad announcement is expected to prove exactly that.After Harry Maguire’s emotional admission that he was “shocked and gutted” to be left out, two more enormous names are now set to join him on the outside looking in: Phil Foden and Cole Palmer!Both attacking stars are expected to miss the cut for the World Cup despite entering the season as automatic picks for England.”Shocked and gutted”: Maguire’s World Cup dream ends in heartbreakHowever, inconsistent campaigns at Manchester City and Chelsea have seemingly cost them dearly.Foden, once viewed as the future face of the Three Lions’ attack, struggled to hit his usual standards during City’s turbulent season, while Palmer failed to consistently reproduce the explosive form that turned him into one of the Premier League’s breakout stars a year ago.Instead, Tuchel appears ready to reward form over status.##NAJAVA_MECA_9..

The 2025/26 FKF Premier League season continues to draw closer to its denouement with just two matches left following the successful conclusion of matchweek 32 on Wednesday, 20 May, leaving us with plenty of lessons to ponder.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith the prestigious Mozzart Bet Cup semi-finals also taking place over the weekend, coupled with the matatu strike experienced on Monday and Tuesday, only six matches took place, with the three remaining encounters postponed to Wednesday, 27 May.Of the six matches that took place, Gor Mahia were the biggest winners, with every victory inching them closer to the title, while the two other most supported Kenyan teams, AFC Leopards and Shabana, also registered wins.There were also significant changes in the relegation matrix as Bidco United joined Sofapaka in the drop to the National Super League (NSL).Kenyan analyst wins UEFA Europa League with Aston VillaMozzart Sport spent time comprehensively covering all six matches a..

Kicking off the final round of Serie A’s 2025/26 campaign, Fiorentina will welcome Atalanta BC to Stadio Franchi on Friday, 22 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHaving both achieved their objective – albeit not the one they started with last August – the two clubs only have pride left to play for.Fiorentina sit 15th with 41 points from 37 matches and have struggled for consistency throughout the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9758182##However, recent performances show signs of resilience. Across their last six matches, they have recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat, scoring five goals and conceding six.Their most recent result, a 2-0 away victory over Juventus, injected confidence after a run where goals had become difficult to find.Fiorentina have scored just 0.83 goals per match in their last six outings while conceding one per game.The new king of RomeTheir home record also points toward tight encounters as they are unbeaten in their last five league games at home, al..

The countdown is on for one of the biggest martial arts events ever staged in the region as the Kenya Karate Federation prepares to host the prestigious 2026 UFAK Region East Karate Championship from Thursday, 28 to Sunday, 31 May, at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium Indoor Arena.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOrganised under the auspices of the Union of African Karate Federations, the championship is expected to draw elite karate athletes, coaches, referees, officials, and delegates from 14 countries across the East African region in what promises to be a thrilling showcase of skill, discipline, unity, and sporting excellence.For four electrifying days, Nairobi will transform into the heartbeat of African karate as cadet, junior, and senior competitors battle for glory in both individual and team categories.Kenyan analyst wins UEFA Europa League with Aston VillaFans can expect explosive action, razor-sharp technique, and fierce rivalries as the region’s finest talents st..