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Malkia Strikers pay courtesy visit to Mozzart Bet after CAVB Women’s African Championship

Following a second-place finish at the recently concluded 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship, the Kenya senior women’s national volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, paid a courtesy visit to the Mozzart Bet Kenya offices. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe gaming giants have been Malkia Strikers’ official sponsor since 2022, first for an initial one-year deal worth Ksh10 million before revamping the sponsorship to a tune of Ksh15 million in 2023.Malkia Strikers captain explains what went wrong against EgyptMalkia Strikers were crestfallen after suffering a 3-0 defeat to The Cleopatras of Egypt in the final played on Friday, 4 September at Kasarani Indoor Arena.At the final whistle, the whole team broke down into tears after missing out on a direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and surrendering the African title on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945924##In effect, the team needed a morale booster, prompting the gaming firm, as a responsible partner, ..

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AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani analyses Gor Mahia’s CAF Champions League loss

AFC Leopards chairman Boniface Ambani has issued his analysis of Gor Mahia’s 2-0 defeat to Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League preliminary round, a result he partly attributed to the prolonged delay of the FKF Premier League kickoff.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo struggled to match the pace and rhythm of the Egyptian outfit during the first half at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday before producing a much stronger display after the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945659##The Ingwe boss feels the difference was evident and argues that regular domestic competition would have given K’Ogalo a better platform to face Pyramids.The domestic top flight remains on hold amid the court battle between Kariobangi Sharks and Football Kenya Federation (FKF), leaving clubs without competitive league action as they prepare for the new campaign and continental assignments.Speaking on NTV’s Sport On, the AFC Leopards chairman suggested that Gor Mahia’s performance against Pyramids illustrated the con..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Al-Ahli Wad Madani clawed back to deny Tusker victory

Al-Ahli Wad Madani mounted a dramatic second-half comeback to force a 2-2 draw against Tusker FC in an intense CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round encounter at the Kigali Pelé Stadium in Rwanda. Trailing by two goals after a clinical masterclass from Tusker striker Victor Mbaoma, the Sudanese side completely altered the tactical state of the game through decisive structural tweaks. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAl-Ahli set up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 base shape. Kidiaba Mohamed anchored the side in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Alsane Jiba at right-back, Award El Nayer at left-back, and a central defensive pairing of Kodjo alongside Salah Nimer.The central midfield axis was held by Imad Al Sini and team captain Al Tect, who acted as a double pivot to provide build-up security.##NAJAVA_MECA_9944309##Further upfield, Camara operated in the central attacking midfield profile, flanked by Khaled Sanja on the right wing and Gharba Abubakar on the left wing, all s..

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Former streetboy and fisherman unshaken after Kenya U20 omission due to lack of passport

Murang’a Seal goalkeeper Austin Omondi is drawing on a life shaped by hardship to navigate the disappointment of his late omission from the Kenya U20 squad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt just 19, the young custodian has already walked a long road to get to the point where he could dream of representing his country.His journey started on the streets before a well-wisher intervened and helped him find a more stable life.That new chapter did not immediately lead to football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945635##After leaving the streets and settling in Kisumu, the former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) goalkeeper turned to fishing on Lake Victoria as he sought to fend for himself, balancing life on the lake with his growing passion for the game.The fisherman eventually discovered that he could also keep balls out of nets.The Rising Stars call-up therefore represented a significant milestone for a player who once had no certainty that football would take him anywhere.The goalkeeper..

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Kagera CEO reveals how millions in broadcasting revenue made Tanzania surpass Kenyan football

Former Gor Mahia striker and current Kagera Sugar FC CEO Ronald Okoth believes the Tanzanian Premier League has moved miles ahead of the Kenyan top-flight and several other leagues on the continent due to its deliberate approach to broadcasting, commercialisation and club development.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Western Stima forward has gained a different perspective on the two football ecosystems since moving to Tanzania, where he has seen first-hand how the Ligi Kuu has been packaged into a commercial and media product.Okoth joined Kagera Sugar in July 2025 and was tasked with the responsibility of leading the club through a major restructuring project.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936564##He delivered the immediate objective in his first season as the club secured promotion back to the Tanzanian Premier League after suffering relegation.Beyond his work at club level, the former top-flight striker has been impressed by the structure around the Tanzanian league, particular..

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Only 39 Villarreal away fans against the entire BVB “Yellow wall”

With the capacity of 81365, the Borussia Dortmund’s “Signal Iduna Park” is proudly in fourth place in Europe, with only Barcelona, Wembley in London and Real Madrid boasting bigger stadiums, while Stade de France in Paris is just below BVB with an 80.698 seats.And while it’s often possible to find a ticket for Barcelona matches (despite the high price), Borussia fans can only dream about that, as their tickets are sold out way in advance. Dortmund also brags about the famous “Yellow wall” with a capacity of 25,000 supporters, which is the largest grandstand for standing spectators in European football. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9945944##So, if you are so lucky to get a chance to be in Dortmund and get a ticket, a spectacle is guaranteed. And yet, the Villarreal fans obviously don’t think so, as their request for a match day ticket was more than modest – 39!Champions League is here: PSG aim for a three-peatVillarreal will play in the Champions League again and the first opponent is Borussia Dortmun..

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Abud Omar on how delayed league kick-off is hurting FKF Premier League

With close to 10 days having elapsed since the 2026/27 Kenyan football season was slated to kick off, Tusker FC captain Abud Omar has explained how protracted court battles leading to the delay in league commencement are affecting the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUnlike a majority of leagues across the world, the Kenyan top-flight is yet to kick off due to a standoff emanating from the implementation of the relegation/promotion criteria.Harambee Stars winger breaks Alexander Isak’s record after scoring first LaLiga goalFKF applied the 2025 Regulations, which dictate that the last three FKF Premier League teams will be relegated automatically at the conclusion of the season, while a section of stakeholders led by Kariobangi Sharks argue that the rules were passed after the commencement of the 2025/26 season, which makes them illegal.Instead, Sharks are seeking the adoption of the 2019 Regulations, which included a promotion/relegation playoff between th..

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Second Kenyan marathoner banned for doping in six days

Kenyan marathoner Caren Chelagat has been handed a four-year ban after testing positive for the prohibited substance norandrosterone, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has announced.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 31-year-old returned an Adverse Analytical Finding on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, following her participation in the Durban International Marathon, where she finished fifth in 2:40:40.Jakob Ingebrigtsen apologises for ‘losers’ outburst after fourth-place Diamond League finishChelagat maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings, insisting she had not knowingly used the banned substance. She attributed the positive test to medication administered at a medical facility shortly before the Durban race.“The only possible explanation for the Adverse Analytical Finding was treatment she had received at a medical facility a few days prior to the Durban International Marathon; and she would check her medical records relating to that treatment and provide them to ADAK..

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The king of Uganda is a goalie in England!

The Uganda king Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV suffered from cancer and underwent a treatment in the USA. Unfortunately, he passed away in the hospital on August 27th and will remain the youngest ever Uganda monarch as he took the throne in 1995 when he was only three years old. The succession plan was in place as the country’s president Yoweri Museveni and the nation’s Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba reportedly endorsed the selection by the kingdom’s Royal Succession Committee. And this body decided that the successor should be George Desmond Kamurasi, who captains the SE Dons in Bexleyheath, south-east London!🚨NEW: A goalkeeper for a London non-league team has been chosen as the next king of Uganda’s Tooro kingdomHe is said to be reluctant to leave Britain.• George Desmond Kamurasi, 36, captains SE Dons in the ninth tier, based in Bexleyheath. A royal committee picked him after… pic.twitter.com/4tDZNRNIVk— The Mercian (@TheMercianNews) September 8, 2026 Mr. Ka..

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5 foreign-based players included in Kenya’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers squad

Rising Stars head coach Gilbert Selebwa has named his final 25-man squad for the upcoming CECAFA U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Tanzania, with a blend of school-based prospects, local club players and a handful of youngsters plying their trade abroad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSelebwa, who recently took charge of the Rising Stars from Salim Babu, has opted for a balanced squad as he begins his tenure with the responsibility of guiding Kenya back to the continental showpiece.Harambee Stars winger breaks Alexander Isak’s record after scoring first LaLiga goalThe squad features a strong representation from schools, with Theodore Mwangi (Ongata Academy), Eugine Belety (Kakamega School), Stephen Ouma (St Mary’s Yala), Trevor Nasasiro (St Anthony’s Kitale), Brighton Nacheri (Kakamega School), Julius Ochieng (Kakamega School) and Brighton Omondi (St Mary’s Yala) earning selection.Notably, several players have made the step up from last year’s U17 side to the U20 set-..

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