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Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five Qualifiers with a convincing 79-58 victory over fellow Kenyan side Equity Hawks in Kibaha, Tanzania.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Dockers will now face Rwandan heavyweights APR in the semi-finals on Saturday as they continue their pursuit of regional honors, while Equity Hawks will turn their attention to the classification matches after bowing out of the title race.KPA laid the foundation for their victory with an impressive first-half display, taking control early before extending their advantage to 20 points at the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047196##The Mombasa-based side won the opening quarter 25-16 before producing an even stronger second period, outscoring Equity Hawks 25-14 to take a commanding 50-30 lead into half-time.The Dockers maintained their grip on the contest after the restart, edging the third quarter 17-14 to stretch their ove..

If Philadelphia wanted a memorable first night with LeBron James at home, it got something far bigger than anyone imagined!The 76ers looked dead and buried after falling 29 points behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, only to produce a stunning 114-106 comeback that became the biggest rally of LeBron’s 24-year NBA career.The irony made it even sweeter. The four-time NBA champion achieved the feat against his hometown Cavaliers, in the very city hoping he can deliver another championship.Nah man LeBron James and Joel Embiid’s new handshake is DIABOLICAL 😭😭 https://t.co/8ZB43DToRp— Hater Report (@HaterReport) October 22, 2026 The evening began as a nightmare.Cleveland stormed into a 69-40 lead before halftime, dominating the paint through Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen while leaving Philadelphia’s new-look lineup searching for answers. At the break, it looked as though LeBron’s home debut would be remembered only for his pregame handshake with Joel Embiid.The 76ers spoil the Knicks’ party on Le..

Ulinzi Stars host Mara Sugar at St. Sebastian Park in Murang’a this Saturday as Round 3 of the FKF PL gets underway.The Soldiers are searching for their first victory of the season after falling 2-0 to Tusker in their opener and battling to a 1-1 draw against Kakamega Homeboyz last time out.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMara Sugar travel to Murang’a in fine form, sitting second in the table with 4 points from their opening two fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055728##Following a 2-2 draw with 3K FC on opening day, the Sugar Millers claimed a 2-1 victory over league newcomers Mombasa United last matchweek and will be looking to preserve their unbeaten start to the campaign.Kick-off: 3:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 24 OctoberVenue: SportPesa Arena, Murang’aGroup: SportPesa League (FKF Premier League)Current standings: Ulinzi Stars (16th) / Mara Sugar (2nd)Shabana coach eyeing AFC Leopards scalp to boost title credentialsQualification implications: Ulinzi Stars seek their first maxim..

Gor Mahia vice-chairperson Sally Bolo has urged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to help clubs meet the high costs of staging matches under floodlights.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsShe revealed that the Kenyan giants spend an additional KSh400,000 to KSh500,000 to host a single-night fixture.The call comes as Gor Mahia embrace evening kick-offs in a bid to improve the matchday experience for their supporters, having hosted Murang’a Seal under floodlights on Tuesday, 13 October, before scheduling their Saturday, 24 October clash against Bandari for a 7:00 pm kick-off.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055859##The move has attracted praise from a large section of the club’s supporters and local football stakeholders, with night matches offering fans an alternative to daytime fixtures.However, Bolo says the financial demands involved in staging such games remain a significant challenge.“Playing under the floodlights is very expensive. Apart from hiring the stadium, we spend an extra KSh400,..

KCB FC will be looking to climb to the top of the FKF Premier League table when they host Posta Rangers in the opening match of Week Three at Police Sacco Stadium on Friday afternoon.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe match, scheduled for 4:00 pm, is the only fixture on Friday, and it gives KCB a chance to move above defending champions Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar, who are also among the leading teams.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047199##KCB have collected four points from their opening two matches, showing a knack for late goals. They opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Nairobi United before scoring an 88th-minute winner to beat Mathare United in their second outing.Another win would take the bankers to seven points, one clear of Gor Mahia, who currently lead the standings with six. Kenya U17 on the brink of World Cup elimination after USA whitewashKCB would occupy the top spot at least temporarily, with Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar scheduled to play on Saturday.Posta Rangers, meanw..

Juventus’ struggles are no longer confined to Serie A. The Old Lady dropped their first points in the Europa League on Thursday, surrendering an early lead before fighting back to draw 2-2 with Rennes.The hosts struck first, but Rennes turned the game around before half-time. Nick Woltemade then came to Juve’s rescue with another European goal, capping what was arguably his best performance since joining the club. The German even looked capable of completing the comeback, only for a late VAR intervention to deny Juventus a dramatic winner.Woltemade’s European form is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Nick Woltemade with a lovely assist to set up Zeki Celik for Juventus opener. 3 g/a in 3 Europa League games 🖤🤍 https://t.co/hV6vmAHeyH— Toon 9ja (@Newcastle9ja) October 22, 2026 After scoring his first goal for the Bianconeri against NEC Nijmegen and finding the net again in their comeback against Celta Vigo last week, he struck once more to move level at the top of the Europa Le..

Maddie DiMaria scored four first-half goals as the United States overwhelmed Kenya’s Junior Starlets 6-1 in their second Group E match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Thursday night.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe defeat at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Salé, Morocco, leaves Kenya on the brink of elimination, with their hopes of reaching the Round of 16 hanging by a thread ahead of their final group match against Samoa on Sunday, 25 October.DiMaria struck four times in the opening half before Loradana Paletta and Giana Hanf added further goals for the Americans. Lindwey Atieno scored a late wonder goal for Kenya.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047209##The result left the United States and China on six points each, with both sides securing the top two qualifying positions in Group E after China defeated Samoa earlier in the day.Kenya, who had opened their campaign with a 3-0 defeat to China, must now beat Samoa convincingly and hope other results work in their favo..

Bandari FC have received a timely boost ahead of Saturday’s FKF Premier League clash against Gor Mahia, with striker Beja Nyamawi, goalkeeper Alain Ngeleka and Keith Imbali returning to the squad.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Dockers will be chasing their first victory of the 2026/27 campaign when they face the record Kenyan champions at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi in a floodlit encounter scheduled for a 7 pm kick-off.Charles Okere’s side have made a winless start to the season, drawing 0-0 away to AFC Leopards before being held to a 1-1 draw by 3K FC at Mbaraki Sports Club earlier this week.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047219##However, the Dockers coach remains confident his charges can rise to the occasion against a Gor side that has won its opening two league matches.“We are a big team, and Gor Mahia are also a big team. We respect them, but it is 11 against 11. Bandari versus Gor Mahia is always a big match, and we are going there to fight for maximum points,” Okere told ..

Paris Saint-Germain celebrated a statement 4-2 victory over Barcelona, but the triumph came at a potentially devastating cost. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, with the Georgian winger facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines that could keep him out for the remainder of the season.For Luis Enrique, losing the 25-year-old is a major headache. Kvaratskhelia has become an important part of PSG’s attacking machinery, and replacing his pace, dribbling and ability to unsettle defenders will be no easy task.Nightmarish news for PSG: Season over for KhvichaThe Parisian giants are now weighing up their options, with several candidates capable of filling the void left by their No. 7. However, according to Le Parisien, the solution could involve an unexpected tactical experiment.One possibility is to push Nuno Mendes further forward and deploy the Portuguese international on the left wing.Best known for his work as a left-back, Mendes possesse..

The expansion of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium in Siaya town has entered its second phase, which brings local football clubs closer to having a larger, modern facility capable of hosting major sporting events.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe project will increase the stadium’s spectator capacity from 5,500 to 20,000, a significant boost to football and athletics in Siaya County and the wider Nyanza region.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047203##Launched by President William Ruto in January 2025, the stadium’s modernisation is expected to be completed by March 2027, as Kenya steps up preparations to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania.In an update on Thursday, 22 October, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the project was progressing through a partnership between the national and county governments, with the facility expected to play a greater role in developing local talent and attracting major competitions.“Nurturing grassroots football..