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Mchulla reveals plan to steer Mathare to safety after succeeding Kamau

Stand in Mathare United coach Muhamed Ahmed Mchulla has opened up on what the former league champions must to ease their growing relegation fears. Mchulla took over on Monday following the sacking of coach John Kamau. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKamau faced the chop following the Slum Boys’ bad run of form that saw them taste victory just twice in 11 games. The club is presently ranked 14th with just three points above Ulinzi Stars in the red zone.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##With an enormous task of ensuring the team retain their league status, the former Wazito coach explained his approach in that task.“It is all about individual talks with each player and giving them the hope, belief as well as showing them the bigger picture which is Mathare United and to ensure the team plays in the FKFPL next season,” said the former Modern Coast Rangers boss. Mozzart Bet Cup: Julien Mette admits Tusker will take ‘dirty goal’ against KCBAccording to the tactician, the technical bench is..

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Faith Kipyegon explains why she chose 5,000m over 1,500m for season opener in China

Four-time 1500m world champion Faith Kipyegon says 2026 will be the year she gauges what she still has to offer on the track, before potentially moving on to bigger challenges off it.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 32-year-old left minds rolling for yet another time in her career, when she projected what her new year would look like, during the eve of the opening leg of the 2026 Diamond League season in Keqiao on Saturday, 16 May.“The big goal is the World Ultimate Championships, and just to keep being consistent and see what I still have in the tank for the track,” a smiling Kipyegon, who was seated alongside pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis, said of a pretty blank 2026, which will neither have the Olympic Games, nor the World Athletics Championships.‎‎“I am moving slowly. Now I’m doing the 5,000m; I don’t know what’s next, but I want to enjoy everything this year.””We’re going towards the Diamond League final. This is the journey.”Faith Kipyegon is looki..

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Return home? Not if you ask Bernardo Silva right now

Bernardo Silva may have been born in Lisbon and developed at Benfica, but the Portuguese midfielder has decided this is not yet the right moment for an emotional return home.After nine years at Manchester City FC, and two seasons before that with AS Monaco, the 31-year-old is preparing for a major summer move, with his priority being to resolve his future quickly before turning full focus toward the upcoming FIFA World Cup.For months, reports linked Bernardo Silva with a move to FC Barcelona, while Galatasaray and Juventus have also emerged as potential destinations.Silva says goodbye to CityA romantic reunion with Benfica was heavily discussed in Portugal, but Silva himself has now poured cold water on that possibility – at least for now.”Of course, there is a desire to return one day, but it won’t happen now,” Silva told Portuguese outlet Canal 11.”When the moment comes, we’ll see whether the club still wants me too. My goal is to sort everything out between the end of the season and..

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Why Ulinzi Stars coach remains confident of surviving relegation

Interim Ulinzi Stars head coach Mulinge Ndeto has challenged his players to rediscover the club’s attacking identity as they fight to avoid relegation from the FKF Premier League, insisting the remaining fixtures must be approached like “finals.”The soldiers are enduring one of the toughest campaigns, in their recent history, with a string of poor performances and managerial changes dragging them into a survival battle they have rarely faced since earning promotion to the top tier in 1998.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe club has already gone through two coaching changes this season, with both Dunstan Nyaudo and former title-winning captain Steve Ochola dismissed as Ulinzi struggled to find consistency in a difficult campaign.Ulinzi’s struggles deepened on Wednesday following a 2-0 loss to AFC Leopards at Nyayo Stadium, with Kelly Madada and Emmanuel Lwangu scoring for Ingwe.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750098##The result left the soldiers 16th on the table with 32 points, one behind ..

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BETTING GUIDE: Nairobi United vs Posta Rangers, match preview, team news and prediction

Nairobi United will aim to continue their push for a strong finish when they play Posta Rangers in an FKF Premier League match at the Ulinzi Complex on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4pm.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe hosts remain firmly in the race for a top-three finish, while Posta Rangers are still fighting to secure a comfortable end to the campaign after an inconsistent run over recent weeks.Both teams have shown flashes of attacking quality recently, making this an interesting betting contest between two sides with different objectives.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744357##Nairobi United currently occupy fourth position on the table with 48 points from 31 matches and remain within touching distance of the leading pack.Their recent form has been encouraging despite a 2-0 defeat away to Kariobangi Sharks last weekend.BETTING GUIDE: Caykur Rizespor vs Besiktas, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionAcross their previous five matches in all competitions, Nairobi U..

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BETTING GUIDE: Mara Sugar vs Mathare United, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Awendo Green Stadium sets the stage for an intriguing FKF Premier League clash on Saturday as Mara Sugar host Mathare United in Matchweek 32, The match kicks off at 3pm.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMara Sugar arrive with momentum and confidence after several strong results pushed them into the top half, while Mathare United travel under pressure following another inconsistent run and the departure of head coach John Kamau.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744357##With both sides still chasing important points before the season concludes, this fixture carries significance for different reasons.Mara Sugar will attempt to continue their impressive home form against a Mathare side desperate to steady themselves after recent setbacks in the league.FKFPL: Victor Omune keeps AFC Leopards title dream alive after crucial Ulinzi winMara Sugar currently sit eighth on the table with 43 points from 31 matches and head into this contest after winning four of their previous five league games. During that ..

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Villa Park braced for Champions League thriller as Liverpool arrive

Aston Villa and Liverpool meet tonight at Villa Park (10 pm) in a match that could reshape the entire race for next season’s UEFA Champions League.With two rounds remaining in the Premier League season, Liverpool and Villa sit fourth and fifth respectively on 59 points – positions currently enough to secure qualification for Europe’s elite competition.But the situation remains dangerously tight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750077##AFC Bournemouth, currently sixth with 55 points, are still mathematically alive in the race and hoping for late drama. Villa, in particular, face an extremely difficult finish to the campaign, with matches against Liverpool tonight and Manchester City still to come.If Unai Emery’s side lose both games and Bournemouth win their final two fixtures, Villa could miss out entirely. Yet the Birmingham club still hold another powerful card in their hands.Emery’s team will face Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, and victory there would automatically..

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Mozzart Bet Cup: Erick Kapaito reveals extra motivation driving Tusker’s title push

Erick Kapaito has revealed that the lucrative rewards on offer in the Mozzart Bet Cup are providing extra motivation for Tusker as they chase silverware and a return to continental football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Brewers are among the four remaining sides in this year’s competition and will face KCB in the semi-finals scheduled for Saturday, 16 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750041##With Tusker already out of the FKF Premier League title race, the domestic cup now presents the club with a realistic opportunity to end a three-year trophy drought while also securing a place in the CAF Confederation Cup.Kapaito admitted that the desire to represent Kenya on the continental stage is one of the key driving forces within the squad ahead of the crunch encounter.“We are ready, psyched up, and happy. We are putting more effort into training. It is a very important game because as a team, we need to win this cup to represent the country in the CAF Confederation Cup,” said Kapaito.AF..

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BETTING GUIDE: Porto vs Santa Clara, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

League champions Porto will look to finish their title-winning campaign on a high when they host Santa Clara on Saturday at the Estádio do Dragão.Unbeaten at home all season and boasting the league’s best defensive record, Porto enter the final day as strong favourites against a Santa Clara side that has struggled badly on the road and failed to score against the Dragons earlier this season.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsPorto head into the fixture having won three of their last five matches across all competitions, although they suffered a disappointing 3-1 defeat away to AVS Futebol SAD recently.##NAJAVA_MECA_9746212##During their previous five outings, they scored six goals while conceding four. Defensively, they remain the league’s strongest side, allowing only 18 goals throughout the campaign.Their home record has been exceptional, with 13 wins and three draws from 16 league games at the Dragão this season overall.Francesco Farioli’s side continue relying heavily on th..

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Self-sponsored Kenyan skater Kelvin Kiarie set for training camp in China

For most athletes, the journey to international training camps begins with sponsorship deals, federations, and state-backed support.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHowever, for Kenyan freestyle skater Kelvin Kiarie, it began with YouTube videos, second-hand skates from Gikomba, and an unrelenting belief in his dream.The self-sponsored Kenyan skater is now set for another major milestone after confirming that he will travel to Chengdu, China, for the 2026 Sichuan High-T International Inline Freestyle Competition Exchange Program from Thursday, 21 May, to Wednesday, 3 June.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750631##Announcing the opportunity on social media, Kiarie expressed excitement at finally getting a chance to train with one of the strongest freestyle skating teams in the world after years of self-teaching.“In a few days from today, I will be honored to participate in the 2026 Sichuan High-T International Inline Freestyle Competition Exchange Program in Chengdu, China,” he wrote.“For years..

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