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The race for FKF Premier League promotion and the fight for survival in the National Super League (NSL) took another dramatic twist on Saturday, 18 April, as crucial results at both ends of the table left the standings finely balanced with the season entering a decisive phase.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMigori Youth delivered a statement performance, edging past Kabati Youth to strengthen their push for the NSL title and promotion, while at the opposite end of the table, Mwatate United brushed aside Vihiga United to bolster their fight for survival.Kabati Youth 1-2 Migori Youth League leaders Migori Youth underlined their title credentials with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kabati Youth in Murang’a, a result that significantly boosted their promotion charge.AFC Leopards miss chance to pip Gor Mahia at the top after deflating defeat from Kenya Police FCThe visitors struck first through Samuel Maiko in the opening half, setting the tone for a tightly contested encounter…

Even though the clash against Hoffenheim wasn’t too important for Borussia Dortmund, as they couldn’t move up or down in the Bundesliga table, Niko Kovac’s crew naturally hates to lose. Nevertheless, they seriously lacked passion and willpower today and deservedly lost 2-1.It was visible that this match was much more crucial for the home team in their Champions League battle, but they failed to maintain the lead they earned four minutes before the break when Andrej Kramaric scored from the spot.Dortmund’s formula for success: Another African prospect on the radarSerhou Guirassy was Kovac’s super sub, as the Guinean came off the bench in the 60th minute and netted the equalizer three minutes before the end. Nevertheless, deep in added time, Hoffenheim were awarded another penalty, which Kramaric sent home again, winning the game for his team.At the same time, Dortmund’s loss means that Bayern Munich are only a point away from their second consecutive Bundesliga title. If the Bavarians a..

Mathare United Women are back in the FKF Women’s Premier League (WPL) after five years away, sealing promotion with a dominant 3-0 victory over Gitothua Women in a National Super League (NSL) Zone A clash staged at MYSA Komarock Grounds on Saturday.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGoals from Jerrine Adhiambo Aguero, Faith Ochieng and Iddah Adhiambo ensured Mathare not only secured all three points but also mathematically confirmed their return to the top tier with six matches still left in the campaign.The result leaves their closest challengers Bandari Queens trailing by 15 points, a gap that is now impossible to bridge.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684851##It marks a remarkable turnaround for the Slum Girls, who were relegated from the league in May 2021 following a difficult campaign that ended with a heavy defeat to Gaspo Women and saw them finish bottom of the table.This time, however, the script has been very different.Heading into the decisive fixture, head coach Anne Aluoch had alr..

Menengai Oilers’ Kenya Cup title ambitions went up in smoke after a 35-17 defeat to Nondescripts RFC in a quarterfinal clash played on Saturday, 18 April at the Nakuru Athletic Club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe loss marked a bitter conclusion to what had promised to be a breakthrough season for the 2024/25 finalists, who were chasing a maiden Kenya Cup title.Instead, Gibson Weru’s charges are now set to end their 15s campaign without silverware, having also fallen 29-20 to Kabras RFC in the Enterprise Cup semifinal just a week earlier.𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐩 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐝. 💔A tough result in the playoffs, not the finish we dreamed of, but the badge was carried with pride through out the season. To our fans, partners, and everyone who stood with us we say AHSANTE SANA. pic.twitter.com/0Y0WZh6Arr— Menengai Oilers (@MenengaiOilers) April 18, 2026 Oilers’ struggles had begun to surface earlier in the season. A 25-15 loss to KCB in February handed them their first defeat,..

Kenya U-17 girls, the Junior Starlets, sealed passage to the second round of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers with a dominant 5-0 win over Namibia’s Baby Gladiators in the return leg played at Ulinzi Sports Complex on Saturday, 18 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe emphatic result handed Kenya a 7-1 aggregate victory after their 2-1 first leg win in Windhoek, as Mildred Cheche’s side showed their intent with a ruthless display in front of goal.Brenda Achieng delivered a standout performance with a brilliant hat trick, Emily Adhiambo added her name to the scoresheet, while substitute Elizabeth Opiyo put the icing on the cake with a late goal deep into added time.Kenya will now face the winner between Zimbabwe and Uganda in the second round as they continue their push to return to the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after featuring in the 2024 edition held in the Dominican Republic.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684873##Match ReportFrom the first whistle, the Junior Starlets playe..

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, underlined his growing form this season after storming to victory at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix on Saturday, 18 April, clocking an impressive 9.98 seconds.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan sprint king looked sharp from the onset, building on momentum from last weekend’s outing at the Cape Milers Club Meet, where he had opened his season with a 10.19-second win.Lokedi chasing back-to-back victories against loaded Boston Marathon fieldHis performance in Ethiopia confirmed an upward trajectory, dipping below the 10-second mark in only his second race of the campaign, a significant early-season statement.Omanyala’s last sub-10 run prior to this came in August 2024 at the Silesia Diamond League, where he clocked 9.88 seconds to finish second.FERDINAND OMANYALA! 🔥🤩With just 6 days until @KipKeinoClassic he’s sending a strong message- CATCH ME IF YOU CAN.A blistering 9.98, his fastest time in 2 years, at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix..

Shabana FC edged out Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in a tightly contested FKF Premier League encounter staged at Gusii Stadium, with Asis Batshi’s first-half strike proving decisive in a pulsating clash.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Congolese forward struck at the half-hour mark to hand the Kisii-based side maximum points in a match that carried significant implications in the race for top positions as the league edges closer to its conclusion.FKFPL title permutations: A look at where Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards could win or lose it allBoth sides approached the fixture with urgency and intent.Homeboyz, who came into the match sitting third on 46 points, were targeting victory to cut the gap on second-placed AFC Leopards, while Shabana, placed fifth on 43 points prior to kickoff, were equally keen on closing in on the leading pack.The match burst into life from the onset, with the hosts dictating tempo in search of an early breakthrough. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9684862##Just five minutes..

Mara Sugar FC handed themselves a shot in the arm in the survival race by deepening Kariobangi Sharks’ woes after securing a 1-0 win in an FKF Premier League match played at the Kasarani Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHeading into the match, Sharks were 14th on the league table with 26 points, just one point above APS Bomet in the relegation zone and were eying a win that would move them further away from the drop zone.FKFPL title permutations: A look at where Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards could win or lose it allSharks were also keen to end their three-match winless run in the league, although encouraged by the draw they managed in their last match against Gor Mahia.Mara, on the other hand, were 11th on the log and were seeking a win that would move them past the 36-point mark that, from recent seasons’ data, guarantees them safety.More to follow…

Fire and silverware on the line in Seville tonight, as Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad clash in the Copa del Rey final at La Cartuja Stadium (10 pm).On paper, it’s a mismatch. Diego Simeone’s Atletico boast nearly double the squad value, with stars like Julian Alvarez leading the charge, while Sociedad lean on the craft of Takefusa Kubo. But finals have never cared much for market prices.7##NAJAVA_MECA_9685175##What does matter is the drought. Atletico haven’t lifted a trophy in five years; Sociedad are still dining out on their delayed 2019/20 triumph. One night, one game – no second chances.Momentum, though, tells a different story. Atletico arrive battle-hardened after their Champions League surge past Barcelona, while Sociedad have quietly built confidence, dreaming of a fourth cup crown. History between them adds spice too – Sociedad edged their only previous final meeting on penalties, and they’ve proven before they can rattle the Madrid side in knockout ties.Barca’s replacemen..

The unpredictable 2025/26 FKF Premier League title race produced another plot twist as Kenya Police FC cruised to a 3-0 victory over AFC Leopards to severely dent Ingwe’s hopes of ending a 28-year wait for a league crown.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFirst-half goals from Charles Ouma, Erick Ngava Zakayo and Yves Junior Koutiama were enough to see the Law Enforcers walk away with three points that catapulted them to third on the log.Congolese forward’s lone strike secures Shabana victory over HomeboyzThe defeat sees AFC Leopards fail to ascend to the summit of the log and leaves them two points behind arch-rivals Gor Mahia, with the record league champions having played a game less.More to follow…