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Former KCB Rugby head coach Oliver Mang’eni believes the Bankers have finally assembled the right mix of youthful, hungry and experience players needed to dethrone defending champions Kabras RFC in the upcoming Kenya Cup final.The two rugby giants are set to face off on Saturday, 9 May, at the ASK Kakamega Showground, in what is expected to be another fierce chapter in one of Kenya’s modern rugby rivalries.For KCB, the clash represents an opportunity to reclaim a title that has slipped through their fingers for the last four years. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9712478##Mang’eni, who coached the side during the 2024/25 season, believes the current squad is far more prepared mentally and tactically to handle the pressure of a final.“We are looking at a very good Kenya Cup final this year. KCB are in good form. Looking at how KCB played against Nondies, if they play the same way next weekend, they could be this year’s champions,” Mang’eni told Mozzart Sport.The former tactician, however, warned that Kab..

For those who made the journey from La Madeleine to Paris, this wasn’t just a football match – it was something far more personal.Long before they stepped onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night, Ousmane Dembele and Dayot Upamecano shared a very different stage. Neighbours in the same tower blocks in Evreux, schoolmates, teammates on local pitches – their story began far from the lights of the UEFA Champions League.On this Tuesday night, it came full circle.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Ousmane Dembélé and Dayot Upamecano have invited their entire entire neighbourhood of Évreux (where they grew up in) to watch the match between PSG and Bayern, all expenses paid. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/xuknoZ8cin— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) April 28, 2026 The two never forgot where they came from. In the build-up to the semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, they made sure their people could be part of it, covering tickets, organising transport, even providing shirts so that La Madeleine co..

The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been formally ratified by the FIFA Council, confirming East Africa as hosts and bringing clarity to the tournament’s schedule with a slight adjustment to the final date.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe competition, which will be jointly staged in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, will kick off on Saturday, 19 June 2027, and will now conclude on Saturday, 17 July, a day earlier than the initially indicated Sunday, 18 July finish. The tournament retains its modern June to July window.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712775##The confirmation follows months of speculation over both the hosting arrangements and the calendar, with Confederation of African Football (CAF) having previously withheld exact dates despite assurances the tournament would not be moved from the region or shifted to 2028.CAF president Patrice Motsepe has maintained a firm stance on East Africa’s readiness and recently reiterated that position despite a technical report pointing to del..

Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner is set to miss Wrexham’s final English Football League (EFL) Championship match of the season and could also be ruled out of the possible promotion play-offs due to a persistent groin injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsVyner has been sidelined since early April, missing the club’s last six matches, and with only one fixture left in the regular campaign, there are growing concerns he may not feature again this season. His absence is a significant blow for promotion-chasing Wrexham AFC, after becoming an influential figure in recent weeks.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712775##Manager Phil Parkinson admitted the defender’s recovery has not gone as planned, casting further doubt over his availability.“Zak is a bit behind,” Parkinson told the club’s media, adding that there is currently no clear timeline for his return.The coach expressed disappointment at the timing of the injury, noting that the former Bristol City man had been in excellent form. Former ..

While serving his third straight mandate as the FIFA president. Gianni Infantino is more and more starting to act like a politician. One of the important rules of democracy is the limitation of mandates at the public function. Being at the place of power too long tends to influence a man, usually in a bad way and Infantino, although not a politician, is the perfect example of that. During his ongoing presidency over FIFA, he had a huge number of controversial decisions and was under various investigations. And now, ahead of the 76th FIFA Congress, which will be held in Vancouver, he got the impression that his role is as important as the Pope of the American president.FIFA president Gianni Infantino lauds Kenya for launching landmark initiativeMaybe his friendship with Donald Trump influenced his behavior, as according to the reports from Canada, he asked for presidential treatment. The local media Global BC reported that Infantino asked for a full level 4 escort from local authorities..

World 1,500m bronze medalist Reynold Cheruiyot has revealed how the presence of Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi elevated the intensity levels during the men’s 1,500m race at the Kip Keino Classic held on Friday, 24 April at the Nyayo Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWanyonyi stunned a strong field to claim victory in a personal best time of 3:34.11, showcasing his versatility beyond the 800m. Cheruiyot crossed the line second in 3:34.73, while Munguti Kyumbe completed an all-Kenyan podium after clocking 3:36.21.Speaking after the race, Cheruiyot admitted that Wanyonyi’s inclusion in the field changed the dynamics of the contest and forced every athlete to remain alert throughout. The 97 gram shoe valued at Ksh64,000 and millions Adidas invested on Sabastian Sawe“The race was really intense, but also very exciting to be part of. I’m grateful to God that I was able to come through and finish second, especially considering the level of pressure in that field,” C..

Nine goals, many chances, crazy tempo during the whole 90 minutes…everything was there to see during the first leg of the semi-final game between Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich. The fans were thrilled, the former players and pundits too, even the managers didn’t held back their excitement. And yet there are so many things which went ‘under the radar’ due to the actual game. Many statistical record were either broken or looked unreal. There was as a friendly exchange of words between managers who bumped into each other in the mix zone and also not so pleasant encounter between Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer and the PSG ball boy….PSG ball boy refusing to give Neuer the ball 🎥 @PrimeVideoDE pic.twitter.com/7cTLnVlVKx— Bayern & Die Mannschaft (@iMiaSanMia_en) April 28, 2026 Let’s start from the latter. The 40-year old keeper is one of the best on the planet, but his performances have not been good lately. In recent years, Neuer was excellent and then made a blunder every now and then. I..

In the wake of the breathtaking 5-4 aggregate thriller between PSG and Bayern – a tie already hailed as one of the greatest in Champions League history – expectations for tonight’s clash at the Wanda Metropolitano (10 pm) are far more reserved.While the football world remains enchanted by the Parc des Princes’ spectacle, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal are expected to provide a masterclass in tactical discipline and defensive grit.Why can’t this match last forever? PSG broke Bayern in one of the greatest UCL matches ever!Despite the expected “chess match” between Diego Simeone and Mikel Arteta on the pitch, both squads are overflowing with elite talent. Los Colchoneros’ hopes rest on the shoulders of Julian Alvarez and the legendary Antoine Griezmann, who is looking to leave a lasting mark on European football before his move to MLS. Arsenal counters with a formidable lineup featuring Viktor Gyokeres, Declan Rice, and a fully recovered Bukayo Saka.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712775##Arteta has faced in..

When Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at the London Marathon in 1:59:30, the headlines rightly celebrated a human milestone. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHowever, beneath the historic run lay a deeper story shaped by cutting-edge technology, strategic investment, and a calculated process years in the making.For nearly a decade, breaking the two-hour marathon barrier had been treated as the sport’s “moonshot”. Sportswear giant Nike poured millions into its ambitious Breaking2 project, building custom shoes, deploying rotating pacemakers, and even using a pace car with a laser guide. Team Kenya’s sprint stars confident ahead of World Relays in GaberoneThe effort culminated in Eliud Kipchoge clocking 1:59:40 in Vienna in 2019, a remarkable feat, but not officially recognised due to controlled race conditions.Years later, it was Adidas that quietly cracked the code, not through spectacle, but through refinement.At the heart of Sawe’s record-breaking run was the Adidas ..

Kenyan referee Dickens Mimisa has been appointed to officiate the Muungano Cup final between Tanzanian rivals Young Africans SC (Yanga) and Simba SC, set for Wednesday evening in Zanzibar.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe appointment comes amid growing scrutiny over officiating standards in Tanzania, with both clubs previously raising concerns about perceived bias in high-stakes fixtures. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9712478##In a bid to ensure neutrality and avoid controversy in the derby, the Tanzania Football Federation has opted for a foreign referee, turning to one of Kenya’s most highly regarded officials, Mimisa.Despite being relatively young in the profession, Mimisa boasts an impressive résumé. He has officiated in regional CECAFA competitions, as well as continental assignments in the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup. TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s smart game plan that downed AFC Leopards in Mashemeji DerbyHe was also part of the officiating team at the CAF U-20 ..