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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..

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-..

Liverpool and Atletico Madrid kick-start their 2026-2027 Champions League campaign with a mouth-watering League Phase battle at Anfield on Wednesday night.This fixture represents a repeat of matchday one from last season when the Reds claimed a thrilling 3-2 victory over their Spanish counterparts at Anfield, with Virgil van Dijk netting a dramatic late winner.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Reds enter the tie buoyed by securing their first win under new manager Andoni Iraola, picking up a 2-0 away victory against Ipswich Town.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945959##Meanwhile, Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid will be seeking a swift response following a wake-up call at the weekend, where their unbeaten La Liga start came to an abrupt halt in a 3-0 defeat away at Athletic Bilbao.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 09 SeptemberVenue: Anfield, LiverpoolUEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 1)Current standings: Both teams 0 points (Opening Matchday)Alonso vetoed his former te..

The best football in Europe is finally back! The 72nd edition of the European Cup/Champions League is getting under way, and the third since the competition underwent its latest revamp – the moment we got a proper league of elite clubs. Whether you like it or not, the new format has certainly brought us more clashes between the best teams during the opening phase. We will soon get to watch Real Madrid take on Inter and Arsenal, defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain face Barcelona and Manchester City, Bayern go up against Arsenal, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, Liverpool meet Inter and Atletico, Roma face Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid… And that is just a taste of this year’s feast. The first matches of this new edition of Europe’s premier club competition are scheduled for today, tomorrow and on Thursday. The league phase ends on 27 January, the play-offs are scheduled to begin in mid-February, while the final will be played on 5 June at the..

BETTING GUIDE: Napoli vs ArsenalArsenal start their quest for UEFA Champions League glory with a matchday one fixture against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsNapoli would have ideally wanted to come into this game on the back of a win, but a late meltdown saw them lose to Inter Milan at the weekend.It’s still early days to say there’s pressure on Massimiliano Allegri, but another loss here will attract a few daggers. The Gunners were the best team in the league phase last season and will aim for another perfect start.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945940##They have the tailwind of a cracking start to the league season, and Mikel Arteta’s team looks like value for money in the winning stakes.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 09 SeptemberVenue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, NaplesUEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 1)Current standings: Both teams 0 points (Opening Matchday)Vardy is back in England, will play anothe..

Former Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Ambassador Kirimi Kaberia is among six individuals arrested after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) preferred charges against them over the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for the preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).However, the DPP dropped charges against former FKF President Nick Mwendwa, who had also been investigated in connection with the matter after no evidence was found linking him to the alleged fraud.The charges follow lengthy investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) into the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330 million allocated for preparations for the 2018 CHAN tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya was initially set to host the 2018 CHAN but was later stripped of the hosting rights after a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection report cited delays in infrastructure development and political instability.By then, however, the Government ..

Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma has come under criticism from former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher following his costly error in Charlton Athletic’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Stoke City in the Championship on Sunday.The Addicks endured a difficult afternoon at the Stoke Stadium, where Stoke City ran riot to hand Charlton their first defeat of the campaign and maintain their impressive start to the season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOuma was at the centre of attention for Stoke’s opening goal after being penalised for bringing down Stoke defender Ben Wilmot inside the box.The Kenyan midfielder was caught grappling with Wilmot during a corner, prompting referee Bobby Madley to point to the spot. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##Justin Devenny stepped up and calmly converted the resulting penalty to give the hosts an early lead.The incident particularly frustrated Gallagher, who felt the infringement was avoidable and made worse by the fact that Ouma had already b..

Tusker assistant captain Tom Teka has attributed the Brewers’ disappointing 2-2 draw against Sudanese side Al Ahli Wad Madani in the CAF Confederation Cup to costly mistakes that ultimately denied them a first-leg victory.Tusker appeared firmly in control of Sunday’s first preliminary round encounter at Kigali Pele Stadium after racing into a two-goal lead, only to surrender their advantage in a dramatic second half.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNigerian striker Victor Mbaoma was the star of the first half, scoring twice to put the Kenyan side in a commanding position heading into the interval.Mbaoma opened the scoring from the penalty spot inside the opening 11 minutes before doubling Tusker’s advantage with a well-taken header on the stroke of half-time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##With a two-goal cushion, the Brewers appeared destined to return home with a vital advantage ahead of the second leg. However, Al Ahli Madani staged a spirited fightback after the restart.Al-Samany..

Harambee Stars forward Job Ochieng delivered a sensational performance on Monday night, scoring once and providing two assists as Real Sociedad edged Elche 3-2 in a dramatic La Liga encounter at the Martínez Valero.The 23-year-old, who came through Real Sociedad’s youth system, was handed his second La Liga start in only his second appearance for the senior team following his impressive cameo against Real Madrid.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHe repaid the faith of coach Pellegrino Matarazzo with a performance that saw him directly involved in all three of Sociedad’s goals and earn the man of the match award.Ochieng opened the scoring in the 11th minute, producing a superb finish from a tight angle after connecting with Carlos Soler’s delivery from the edge of the box.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##His powerful volley flew into the roof of the net, giving Sociedad an early advantage and marking his first professional and La Liga goal.He was at the heart of the second goal as well…

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has explained his decision to withdraw midfielder Lesley Otieno early in Sunday’s CAF Champions League preliminary round clash against Egyptian outfit Pyramids FC at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe record FKF Premier League champions fell 2-0 to the Egyptian powerhouses in the first leg, with Walid El Karti opening the scoring in the fifth minute before Mahmoud Saber doubled the advantage on the stroke of halftime.Facing one of Africa’s continental heavyweights, the Ghanaian tactician made several tactical adjustments during the contest, including sacrificing Lesley and introducing Ben Stanley Omondi as he looked to restore balance to his midfield.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936564##The decision to take off one of his core players before halftime attracted attention, but the former Ghana national team coach explained that it was purely a tactical move rather than a reflection of the midfielder’s performance.“Yeah, it wasn’t..