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Nairobi City Thunder power forward Ariel Okall says his team’s performance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has been “a huge achievement”, despite not making it through to the main finals in Kigali, Rwanda next month.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkall, speaking after Thunder’s 101-92 win over Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers, was proud of how the two-time Kenya Basketball Federation champions went about their business all through the one week of Kalahari Conference action at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa.“We needed this win, not only for ourselves, but also for the Kenyan fans back home, and for the team as we move forward into probably BAL 7,” the experienced Kenya Morans forward told BAL.com on Sunday.Nairobi City Thunder crush Tigers to end BAL campaign on high“We needed to win today (Sunday) to give us moral support and boost our confidence, so that we can leave this conference with our heads held high.”Helped by Derrick Ogechi’s career-high total of 22 points,..

Mara Sugar FC secured a vital 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers in a tightly contested FKF Premier League clash staged at Awendo Green Stadium on Monday, 6 April, with captain Drona Openda’s second-half penalty proving the difference.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn the sole Easter Monday fixture wrapping up Matchweek 27, both sides, locked on 31 points and hovering just above the relegation zone, approached the encounter with urgency, fully aware of the stakes in the battle for survival.Bundesliga giants outline Harambee Stars prospect’s strengths after move from BayernUltimately, it was Mara who held their nerve to claim maximum points with the victory becoming their first against Posta Rangers, as all their previous three games ended in a 1-1 draw since the first encounter back in October 2024.Heading into the contest, Mara Sugar, in only their second top-flight campaign, were keen to build on last season’s narrow escape and steer further clear of danger.For Posta Rangers..

Antonio Conte and the Italy national team – Chapter 2 in the making!A decade after leaving the Azzurri bench, the passionate tactician is reportedly intrigued by the idea of his return.Conte in pole position to take over Italy 🇮🇹The former Juventus boss has always wanted to return to the Azzurri. Napoli would allow him to leave if FIGC makes the call, despite his contract💼 pic.twitter.com/XiSSaYGP7m— 365Scores (@365Scores) April 5, 2026 According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, not only is Conte keen on taking over Italy, but Napoli wouldn’t mind him leaving the club at the end of the season.The relationship between the strategist and the Neapolitans’ president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has been strained for some time, and many expected the manager to leave much sooner. Nevertheless, after winning the Scudetto last year, Conte’s position was untouchable, and the club official was forced to keep him.It’s now official – Gattuso has resigned from the Italian national teamHowever, this season is..

The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has voiced strong concern over the imminent debut of the Enhanced Games, warning that the controversial competition threatens both the integrity of sport and the health of athletes.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn May, the Enhanced Games will make their debut in Las Vegas. The competition openly allows athletes to use performance-enhancing substances banned in mainstream sport, marking a radical shift from traditional anti-doping frameworks.The inaugural program will feature swimming, sprinting, and weightlifting, and has already attracted high-profile names such as three-time world champion sprinter Fred Kerley and British Olympic silver medalist swimmer Ben Proud.Three reasons why the U20 category will debut at the 2026 Kip Keino ClassicOrganisers have confirmed 21 athletes so far, with expectations of nearly 50 participants by the time the Games begin. Unsurprisingly, the project has drawn fierce condemnation from sporting bodies ..

The 2026 Kip Keino Classic is set to make history by introducing an Under-20 (U20) category. The move aims to give young Kenyan athletes a rare opportunity to compete on a world-class stage.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe event is scheduled for Friday, 24 April, at Nyayo Stadium and will run from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm under floodlights, marking the first time in the competition’s history.Speaking during the launch, the event’s technical director, Kennedy Tanui, explained the decision to introduce a U20 category.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647584##To begin with, the decision came amid growing efforts to strengthen grassroots athletics across Kenya. Over the past few years, Athletics Kenya, in partnership with the government, has significantly invested in youth development, establishing more than 55 training camps nationwide specifically for U20 athletes.Seven changes made ahead of 2026 Kip Keino ClassicDespite this investment, opportunities for young runners to compete at a high-profile..

Mara Sugar defender Joseph Okwenda has shed light on how he seamlessly balances the demands of professional football with a growing presence in digital content creation, following a series of viral moments that have captured fans online.The experienced left-footed wing-back has recently become a familiar figure across social media platforms, particularly after his energetic “pawa” (power) gym video gained widespread traction on TikTok and across social media. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNot one to rest on his laurels, Okwenda once again caught the public’s attention on March 16, when he took part in the trending “Abobi” challenge shortly after Mara Sugar’s clash against Bandari FC, further cementing his status as a fan favorite beyond the pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647584##Speaking after Mara Sugar’s hard-fought 1-1 comeback draw against Nairobi United, the long-serving defender offered a candid insight into how he integrates content creation into his routine without compromi..

At one point during the Ligue 1 season, Olympique Marseille were title contenders. Now, six rounds before the end of the campaign, they are close to dropping out of contention for any of the three European competitions!The management wasn’t satisfied with Roberto De Zerbi’s work and replaced him with Habib Beye, which turned out to be a terrible move from this perspective. Last night, L’OM lost to Monaco on the road 2-1, while the Senegalese tactician became their first boss since 2005 to suffer three defeats in his maiden seven games on the bench.Habib Beye.3 defeats in his first 7 matches — the worst start for any Marseille coach since 2005. Pressure building. 😬🔴 #OM pic.twitter.com/LzvpYkzjWN— Tactics HUB (@TacticsHUB) April 6, 2026 They lost two consecutive league games but still sit in fourth place, though the seventh-placed Rennes are only two points behind.Key Marseille player, Mason Greenwood, wasn’t available for last night’s duel due to a yellow card suspension, so everyone e..

Back in the day, football fans would stand with their team no matter what. Regardless of the result, form, success (or lack of it), rivals…Of course, there are still such supporters, that’s for sure. But there are others as well. Some would call them spoiled and disrespectful, and it wouldn’t be far from the truth.As of last night, West Ham fans – not all, of course – are among them, and unfortunately, they are not the only ones. The list is, in fact, pretty long, but the Hammers’ supporters are the latest example of a sad phenomenon – leaving the stands before the end of the game when their team’s situation seems hopeless.German fans took it to another level: no penalty if you plug off the VAR cableLast night, the London side was 2-0 down ahead of added time in the FA Cup quarter-finals against Leeds United, and some of its fans thought everything was over, gave up on their lads, and started exiting the stadium.Nevertheless, thanks to Mateus Fernandes and Axel Disasi’s goals in the ..

The 2026 edition of the Kip Keino Classic is shaping up to be one of the most transformative yet, following its official launch on Thursday, 2 April. Organizers have unveiled a raft of changes aimed at elevating both athlete performance and fan experience ahead of the meet scheduled for Friday, 24 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFrom a historic shift in timing to the introduction of cutting-edge technology, this year’s event promises a fresh feel for one of Africa’s premier athletics competitions.Return to Nyayo StadiumFor the first time since its inception, the Kip Keino Classic will be staged under floodlights at the Nyayo National Stadium. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9647584##The meet will run from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, marking a significant departure from the traditional daytime schedule. The move is expected to enhance global viewership while offering fans a more vibrant, primetime stadium atmosphere.Held on FridayIn another notable shift, the event will break away from its cust..

After nearly eight months on the sidelines, Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma is finally nearing a return to action. However, the Harambee Stars defender admits that his future at Raków Częstochowa remains uncertain as he prepares to restart his career.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Kenyan international has been out of action since August 28, 2025, when he ruptured his Achilles tendon during a training session ahead of Raków’s UEFA Conference League qualifier against Bulgarian outfit Arda Kardzhali.The injury dealt a major blow to both player and club, with Raków later crashing out of the competition after surrendering a first-leg advantage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647584##At the time, the Polish club confirmed the severity of the setback, throwing their support behind the left-back, who subsequently underwent surgery ten days later. His teammates also paid tribute, wearing shirts bearing the message “Erick, we are with you” in a show of solidarity.Now approaching the eight-month mark, Ouma ..