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Former Kenya Sevens winger Dennis Ombachi has weighed in on the ongoing contract standoff between the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) and Shujaa players.The player-cum-chef argued that the focus should shift from drafting restrictive agreements to making rugby financially sustainable across the board.Download Our Mozzartsport App For More NewsOmbachi believes the impasse could be addressed by improving the commercial value of the 15-a-side game, rather than concentrating on contracts that seek to regulate players’ participation in club rugby.“The conversation is getting tired. Stop wasting time drafting contracts and make 15s rugby as financially rewarding and commercially attractive as 7s,” Ombachi posted.His remarks come amid concerns among Shujaa players over proposed employment contracts that could limit their ability to represent their clubs while under national team agreements.Under Clause 5.15 of the proposed agreement, a player is required to play rugby solely for the Kenya National Te..

A resurgent Tottenham Hotspur side travel to Elland Road to take on an out-of-sorts Leeds United outfit in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime.The spoils were shared the last time these two teams butted heads in May, with Mathys Tel’s opener cancelled out by a Dominic Calvert-Lewin penalty to rescue a 1-1 draw in North London.Download Our Mozzartsport App For More NewsAfter making a bright start to the season, accumulating eight points from their opening four games, Leeds are now without a win across their last five matches and have slipped down to 12th in the Premier League table.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087406##Meanwhile, Tottenham’s early-season struggles now seem to be behind them as Roberto De Zerbi has steered his team to three consecutive victories against Coventry, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace.Kick-off: 3:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 07 NovemberVenue: Elland Road, LeedsGroup: Premier League (Matchday 10)Current standings: Leeds United – 12th (11 pts) | Tottenham Hotspur – 9th (12 p..

Migori Youth forward Philemon Nyakwaka has set his sights on winning the FKF Premier League Golden Boot as he targets an outstanding third season in the top flight.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Mara Sugar attacker, who scored five league goals last season, revealed to Mozzart Sport that he had set individual targets at the beginning of the current campaign, with a place among the top three goal scorers at the end-of-season gala awards firmly in his sights.The ex-KCB man will, however, face stiff competition, but remains adamant about improving on his previous return, and challenging for the league’s top individual scoring honour.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##”At the start of the season, I had set targets, and my target is to be on the podium at the gala awards, either as the best or among the top three goal scorers. For me to achieve that, I have to work hard and score goals. Definitely, I am going all out for the Golden Boot award,” he stated.The forward opened his ..

One of the greatest eras in international football history has officially come to an end, and Portugal must now learn to live without the man who was the face of the national team for almost two decades. Cristiano Ronaldo has called time on his international career, and head coach Jorge Jesus has announced his first squad for a new era in Portuguese football.Portugal face Denmark and Wales in the Nations League, and Jesus has opted to name as many as 28 players for the November international window, three more than he selected for his previous assignment in charge of the national team.🚨🇵🇹 Portugal begin life after Cristiano Ronaldo! 📋 Jorge Jesus has named his first Portugal squad since Ronaldo announced his international retirement, opening a new chapter for the national team. 🧤 Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares. 🛡️ Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Alberto Costa, Rúben Dias, Tomás Araújo, Renato Veiga, António Silva, João Cancelo, Nuno Tavares. ⚙️ Midfielders: João Palhinha, R..

Shawn Malesi of Royal Nairobi Golf Club made an impressive start to the second edition of the NCBA Mt Kenya Junior Open, carding a two-under-par 70 to take the first-round lead at Nyeri Golf Club.Malesi holds a two-shot advantage over Hetansh Shah of Sigona Golf Club, who returned an even-par round of 72, while fellow Sigona golfer Yuvraj Singh Rajput sits third on two-over-par 74.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsJustin Ngeera of VetLab Sports Club occupies fourth position with a 76, while Fanuel Yebeltal of Royal Nairobi Golf Club completes the top five after carding 77.In the girls’ competition, Maryam Mwakitawa of Sigona Golf Club leads the field after returning a seven-over-par 79. Rohini Shah of VetLab Sports Club is second with a round of 82.The three-day championship has attracted 56 junior golfers and provides an important competitive platform for young players from across the country. The event is World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)-ranked and also contributes towards ..

The second edition of the NCBA Mt Kenya Junior Open got underway on Friday, 6 November at Nyeri Golf Club, bringing together 56 junior golfers for three days of competitive golf in a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) event running from through to Sunday, 8 November.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe championship provides an important competitive platform for junior golfers in the Mt Kenya region and Kenya and forms part of the Junior Golf Foundation’s (JGF) efforts to expand access to high-level competition across the country.Now in its second edition, the tournament is among a series of regional WAGR-ranked junior championships scheduled for November, giving young golfers opportunities to compete, earn valuable ranking points and measure their progress against their peers.Eldoret comes alive as NCBA Manchester Salver tees offSpeaking at the start of the championship, Tournament Director and JGF vice president Hannah Gatu highlighted the importance of regional competitions ..

Max Dowman’s remarkable rise has reached another milestone, with the 16-year-old Arsenal sensation receiving his first England Under-21 call-up and moving within touching distance of another record.Lee Carsley has included the teenager in his squad for November’s friendlies against Portugal and France, having previously represented England at every youth level up to Under-19s. Should Dowman feature, he will become the youngest player ever to represent the Young Lions, breaking a record held by Jude Bellingham.The Real Madrid midfielder was 17 years, two months and two days old when he made his Under-21 debut in September 2020. Dowman, meanwhile, is still just 16.Max Dowman é o artilheiro do Arsenal na Copa da Liga inglês nesta temporada com 2 gols. https://t.co/sWFTx9Hv6d— Arsenal Stats (@arsenalstatsbr) October 27, 2026 His promotion comes as little surprise given the extraordinary progress he has made at Arsenal. After training regularly with Mikel Arteta’s first team during the 2024..

Kenya made a winning start to their women’s 3×3 basketball campaign at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after edging Fiji 12-9 in their opening group match.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsThe Kenyan quartet of Scholasticah Amuhaya, Vivian Moraa, Chelsea Onamu and Brenda Ochieng showed resilience to secure the three-point victory, overcoming an initially difficult start to get their campaign off on a positive note.Amuhaya led Kenya’s scoring with six points, while Ochieng contributed four and Onamu added one as the Kenyan girls held off Fiji to claim their first victory of the competition.Speaking after the match, Moraa admitted that the team had struggled to execute their game plan initially but was pleased with how they rallied together to secure the win. She said the team’s spirit and motivation improved as the game progressed, giving them confidence ahead of their next assignment.Nairobi City Thunder partners reveal ambitions to further invest in Kenyan basketballThe Ke..

Ten-man KCB ascended to the top of the FKF Premier League table after they scored a last minute winner in a highly-contested clash against APS Bomet on Friday, 6 November at Police Sacco Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKCB went into the match in second position with 10 points, two points less than league leaders Gor Mahia.The Bankers were therefore targeting to go top of the league table with a win against APS, and it could not come any sweeter.In what was the last action of the evening, Jim Owili rose high to head home a free kick, and guarantee Robert Matano’s charges three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##APS Bomet began the match as the brighter of the two sides and had multiple half chances in the opening 15 minutes, but could not capitalize on them.KCB had to wait until the 24th minute for their first chance, but Assis Mambote shot wide with only the goalkeeper to beat after he was put through by Fidel Origa.12 dropped as Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Star..

I&M Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of basketball and sports in Kenya, with the Bank’s partnership with Nairobi City Thunder providing a platform to back elite performance, nurture local talent, and support athletes beyond competition.The Bank hosted the three-time Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) champions at its headquarters on Thursday, 5 November in a homecoming celebration following the team’s unbeaten 2026 title-winning campaign.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsThe event brought together I&M Bank’s leadership and staff, alongside Nairobi City Thunder players, coaches and management, to celebrate the team’s third consecutive unbeaten league title and reflect on the role of private-sector partnerships in strengthening Kenya’s sporting ecosystem.It also provided an opportunity for the Bank to outline its wider ambition to remain actively involved in sports through partnerships that deliver value to teams, athletes, fans and communities.Sp..