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The stage is now fully set for the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games, with all regions confirming their representatives, ahead of the championships scheduled for 5-12 April in Kisumu, Nyanza Region.Following weeks of intense regional qualifiers across the country, the final list of teams is now complete, setting up a highly competitive national tournament across rugby 15s, hockey, basketball and handball.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsIn the boys’ category, Western Region champions Bungoma High School headline Pool B, where they will face Kisii School (Nyanza 2), Menengai High School (Rift Valley), and Mang’u High School (Central).Pool A features St Mary’s School, Yala (Nyanza 1), Kwale High School (Coast), All Saints Embu (Eastern), and Upper Hill School (Nairobi), setting up a balanced contest with multiple experienced sides.The absence of defending champions Vihiga High School, eliminated at the Western regional stage, marks a significant shift, with Bungoma now carryi..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that defender Daniel Anyembe has withdrawn from the national team camp ahead of the upcoming FIFA Series matches.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe South African tactician was speaking at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, 23 March, during the team’s training session as preparations intensify for the international tournament set for later this week.McCarthy disclosed that the Harambee Stars defender, who features for Viborg FF in the Danish top flight, personally requested to be excused from the camp.##NAJAVA_MECA_9620916##The coach explained that the player is keen on helping his club secure a European spot next season, with Viborg currently in a competitive race in the Danish Superliga Championship Round.“Daniel Anyembe, the same situation, his team is in a fight for European places, so he spoke to me personally and asked me if I could excuse him for this camp. Obviously, we want a player to give himself the best chanc..

English-born midfielder Zech Obiero, currently on loan at Tranmere Rovers from Leyton Orient, has opened up about how a conversation with Benni McCarthy convinced him to commit to the Harambee Stars.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsObiero’s first involvement with any Kenya national team setup came at the youth level, when he earned a call-up to the Kenya U20 national team squad ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON U20) finals in Egypt.However, he did not make the final tournament squad that was selected by coach Salim Babu.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618478##Earlier this month, Obiero received his first senior team call-up after McCarthy announced his squad for the March FIFA international break.The selection followed meetings with a Football Kenya Federation (FKF) delegation in the UK, where the 21-year-old formally pledged to represent Kenya internationally, choosing Stars over other options.Speaking at his first press conference with the senior team at Nyayo National St..

Manchester United are already putting plans in motion for a major refresh at left-back ahead of the summer window, and a number of names have surfaced on their radar. Among them is a potential move for Myles Lewis-Skelly, with the club exploring whether a deal with Arsenal could be possible.🔴🚨𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐘𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐒-𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐘🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🤯! MLS would be insane his vertical passes his duels(Most Successful Defender in duels in 24/25) btw🌟This Would be a MAD Steal🥶pic.twitter.com/gKVRyzRYO6— The Stat Guy (@The_Stat_Guy_10) March 22, 2026 Figures at Old Trafford see the left side of defence as an area that needs reinforcing, particularly with the view that Luke Shaw should no longer go without real competition for his spot.Changes are expected within the current squad. Tyrell Malacia is likely to depart, while Patrick Dorgu is increasingly being seen as a more attacking option rather than a traditional full-back. Over at Arsenal, a busy summer is anticipated in terms ..

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has revealed that the country’s football governing body is yet to receive funds from FIFA’s Women’s Football Development programme, more than a year into his tenure.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsSpeaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s Sporty Monday, Hussein attributed the delay to missed timelines and internal administrative shortcomings, particularly the failure to meet key FIFA requirements such as the completion of a comprehensive strategic plan.“Till today, we have never received any money from the women’s development kitty since we took office,” Hussein said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618477##He explained that the federation is currently finalising its strategic plan, which will be presented to FIFA during an upcoming workshop.The process, he noted, involves meeting specific milestones before any funds can be unlocked.“Right now, is when FKF is finalising the strategic plan. We will have a sit-down with FIFA during ..

The FKF Premier League match week 25 lived up to its billing with sumptuous matches that continue to shape both the title race and the fight for survival even as the league enters its homestretch.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya’s most supported clubs, Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Shabana FC were all in action with K’Ogalo hosting The Glamour Boys in the week’s pick of the bunch encounter.Defending champions Kenya Police FC, who have been off colour this season, were also in action and grabbed a win, even as little movement was experienced in the battle against relegation.BREAKING: McCarthy explains absence of Danish-based defender despite Harambee Stars call upMozzart Sport was present to cover all nine matches and, after a comprehensive analysis, here are some of the six key lessons in this weekly piece.Gor Mahia showcase true mark of a champion Match week 25 presented a potential banana skin for Gor Mahia in the form of Shabana FC, who were also in the title matrix.H..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has shed light on when fans can expect to see English-born Wrexham defender Zak Vyner in action for the national team. Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsDespite earning a call-up for the upcoming FIFA Series friendlies set to start this Friday in Kigali, Vyner was absent from the Stars’ first public training session at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, 23 March.##NAJAVA_MECA_9620910##Earlier this month, McCarthy travelled to England as part of a concerted effort to convince diaspora players, including Vyner, to commit to the Harambee Stars.Vyner’s first call-up came under then-coach Engin Firat in May 2024.At that time, he travelled to the team’s training camp in Malawi but was unable to make his international debut due to delays in processing his Kenyan passport and nationality switch paperwork.The late Firat had expressed frustration with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) over the administrative delays, noting that tactical prepara..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that defender Daniel Anyembe has withdrawn from the national team camp ahead of the upcoming FIFA Series matches.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe South African tactician was speaking at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, 23 March, during the team’s training session as preparations intensify for the international tournament set for later this week.McCarthy disclosed that the Harambee Stars defender, who features for Viborg FF in the Danish top flight, personally requested to be excused from the camp.##NAJAVA_MECA_9620916##The coach explained that the player is keen on helping his club secure a European spot next season, with Viborg currently in a competitive race in the Danish Superliga Championship Round.“Daniel Anyembe, the same situation, his team is in a fight for European places, so he spoke to me personally and asked me if I could excuse him for this camp. Obviously, we want a player to give himself the best chanc..

Victor Osimhen is thinking far beyond goals and trophies.The Galatasaray striker is reportedly exploring a move to purchase Istanbulspor – not just as an investment, but as the foundation of an ambitious cross-continental football project.According to reports, the 26-year-old wants to create a structured “bridge” between Nigeria and Turkey, opening an academy in his homeland to scout and develop young talent before channelling players through Istanbulspor and into European football.Osimhen’s soul has suffered so much: Lost mother as toddler, sold water to survive, father’s death hit him hard…He revealed the idea of buying the club recently in a Carter Efe livestream. The plan seems clear: identify prospects early, develop them locally, and use Istanbulspor as a springboard into Europe. A historic club founded in 1926, but without the financial weight of Turkish elite, Istanbulspor presents the ideal testing ground for such a model.But while the idea is gathering attention, reality ha..

Bandari and Kakamega Homeboyz shared a 1-1 draw in an FKF Premier League match shaped by aggressive pressing, positional rotations, and contrasting build-up strategies.Follow our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsWhile Bandari struck first through a well-worked aerial sequence, Kakamega Homeboyz responded by exploiting central spaces after a defensive lapse. The game evolved into a tactical contest, with both teams attempting to manipulate space through distinct approaches. TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Morocco’s military side knocked CAF Champions League holders outUltimately, it became a dynamic chess match influenced by key moments, substitutions, and structural adjustments across both halves.Kakamega Homeboyz set up in a 4-3-3, aiming to dominate through structured possession and width. Ibrahim Wanzala operated in goal behind a back four of Peter Ng’ang’a, Potiphar Odhiambo, Boniface Onyango, and Shafik Batambuze.Eston Esiye anchored the midfield as a single pivot, supported by Glen Masava an..