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Mombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moallin has outlined what his side must do to eliminate Kariobangi Sharks in the FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff.The Coastal side made a strong start to the playoff tie, securing a 2-1 victory over the top-flight outfit in the first leg played on Thursday at KPA Sports Club, Mbaraki.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999608##Dennis Mabeya opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Waziti Shentembo doubled United’s advantage. Wayne Otieno pulled one back for Sharks to keep the tie finely poised ahead of the return leg.Speaking after the match, Moallin urged his players to quickly shift their focus to the second leg, insisting that the tie remains open despite their first-leg advantage.“Now we need to recover and start preparing for the second leg. The tie is far from finished. We will have to come out and start the second game better than we did at home,” said Moallin.Anthony Akumu reveals amount made in most lucrative contract of his careerThe form..

In the Nations League Group 3 clash between Spain and the Czech Republic, the favorite was clear from the start. That was reflected in the first half, as the hosts took a 2-0 lead. Spain were fairly lackluster after the break, allowing the Czechia to pull one back before Merino eventually sealed the final score.🚨: Spain secures another win, this time with victory over Czechia. 🇪🇸✨ pic.twitter.com/5v8eEKb30X— FÚTBOL HUB (@FutbolHub_) October 3, 2026 Spain produced a dominant first-half display against the Czech Republic, taking a 2-0 lead into the break while creating a host of chances in an impressive attacking performance.The hosts came close to an early opener after just one minute. Lamine Yamal was looking to repeat his habit of scoring inside the opening minutes, having found the net in the second minute against England and the first against Sevilla, but his effort against Kinsky went narrowly wide.Yamal did not have to wait long to find the breakthrough, however. In the fifth minu..

The NBA has closed its only elite training academy in Africa, less than a decade after it was launched in Senegal to prepare promising young African players for professional leagues in the United States and elsewhere.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Academy has over the years trained about 110 students since launching in 2018, with many of its graduates moving on to elite schools and universities in the US.The move comes as the American entity moves to open a new global academy in Abu Dhabi, effectively terminating operations in Africa, Mexico and Australia.Madina Okot features as Atlanta Dream secure first playoff semifinal since 2018NBA has defended the decision, arguing that it reflected a shift in global basketball development strategy, as all training will be run out of a new global academy to open soon in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.In its statement, the NBA added that it is continuing to invest in African talent through other programmes and closing the a..

Mombasa United head coach Abdulhamid Moallin has credited the club’s supporters for creating the atmosphere that inspired his side to a crucial first-leg advantage over Kariobangi Sharks in the FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe coastal side claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory at home to take a slender lead into the return leg, which will be played in Nairobi on Tuesday, 6 October.Moallin, who recently took charge of the club after previously coaching Tanzania’s KMC FC, said the passionate home support gave his players the extra motivation needed to overcome a difficult opponent.##NAJAVA_MECA_9993651##”I want to thank our fans for the support they gave us. They created a good environment for the start of the new KPL league. We need them to continue believing in the team and supporting us as we prepare for the second leg. We will give our best to make sure we achieve our goal,” he offered.Despite the victory, the tactician warne..

England inflicted a humiliation of epic proportions on Croatia away from home, handing them the biggest defeat in their history with a stunning 7-0 victory. Things already looked bleak at half-time, with the visitors leading 4-0 before adding another three goals after the break.A phenomenal performance in Croatia 👏 pic.twitter.com/ecRMYl7tSZ— England (@England) October 3, 2026 England produced a sensational first-half performance against Croatia, taking a commanding 4-0 lead into the break after completely dominating the opening 45 minutes.The first real opportunity arrived as early as the third minute when Anthony Gordon was played through into space and found himself in a promising position to shoot. However, Croatia goalkeeper stood tall and kept out the effort.England’s pressure quickly paid off. Just five minutes later, the visitors opened the scoring through Harry Kane. It all started with a mistake from Gvardiol, which allowed the ball to reach Bellingham. The Real Madrid midfie..

Madagascar maintained their dominance over Kenya in Mauritius, defeating the Morans 26-0 to top Pool B at the Africa Men’s Sevens Series on Saturday, 3 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe defeat ended Kenya’s perfect start to the tournament after they had opened their campaign with victories over Namibia and Réunion.Africa Men’s 7s: Kenya Morans sink Réunion to maintain perfect start in MauritiusThe result also extended Madagascar’s winning streak against Kenya in the Africa Men’s Sevens Series to four consecutive matches.The Makis had previously beaten Kenya 7-5 and 24-19 in 2024, before edging the Morans 14-12 in the 2025 semifinals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9999600##Madagascar took control of Saturday’s contest from the outset and opened the scoring from a scrum.An inside pass released Yvon Randriamialisoa, who broke through and raced clear to score the opening try.Africa Men’s 7s: Kenya Morans off to flying start in MauritiusThe Makis continued to apply pressure and doubled..

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia, the 16th round of this year’s Formula 1 championship, which is taking place this weekend at the Sepang Circuit. The Dutchman set a lap time of 1:35.130 to secure the 49th pole position of his career and his first of the season, finishing 298 thousandths of a second ahead of his closest rival, Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari.Formula 1’s return to Malaysia after nine years, where Verstappen was the last winner, clearly inspired the Dutchman. From the start of the weekend, he showed excellent pace in practice before confirming his speed in qualifying, which appeared to be under his control after just the opening runs.MAX VERSTAPPEN TAKES POLE FOR THE BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX IN MALAYSIA!! 👊#F1 #BahrainGP pic.twitter.com/NgtaCAZacL— Formula 1 (@F1) October 3, 2026 Verstappen was then three-tenths ahead of his Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar, while the Mercedes drivers continued to struggle, as they had also don..

Kenya Police Bullets FC extended their 100% start to the campaign after securing a 2-1 win to hand Shabana Starlets their first defeat of the season in an FKF Women’s Premier League match played on Saturday, 3 October, at the Police Sacco Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsHarambee Starlets midfielder Lorna Nyarinda and striker Rebecca Okwaro were the heroes of the day, finding the back of the net either side of halftime to settle the high-octane encounter.Harambee Starlets striker scores hat-trick on debut for Maltese clubPolice went into the match having won their opening two matches against Bungoma Queens and Zetech Sparks respectively, while league newbies Shabana drew with Kayole Starlets in their league opener before winning against Elim White Ladies.The match started at a high tempo, with both teams keen on exerting their dominance early, with tackles flying from every corner.##NAJAVA_MECA_10003036##Terry Engesha was the recipient of Police’s first chance, picki..

Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) seems to have had a change of heart on the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Volleyball Empowerment Program and is reportedly close to a readmission.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Empowerment Program is a global development initiative that provides financial, technical and human resources to national federations to improve their national teams’ performances while also looking to make volleyball self-sustainable worldwide.The national women’s senior volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, had been part of the Program since 2021 before Kenya pulled out of the Ksh88 million partnership in 2024, following a heavily criticised standoff over the technical bench composition of the team ahead of the Paris Olympics.Thunder sweep KPA to lift third consecutive unbeaten KBF titleIn May 2024, the FIVB officially announced the cancellation of the targeted support investment for a six-member coaching team, which was led by Brazilian head coach Lui..

Kenya has submitted a bid to extend the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally contract for another five years following the expiration of the previous agreement in 2026.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe iconic Safari Rally made its highly anticipated return to the FIA WRC calendar in 2021 after a 19-year hiatus, and it has solidified its position as the ultimate test of endurance on the global schedule.The event’s original five-year contract was extended to run through the 2026 season, where it served as Round three from 12 to 15 March.##NAJAVA_MECA_10000362##According to Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi, the government is preparing to host a bigger Safari Rally next year, and has requested a contract extension from the rally organisers, which would see the country get an additional five years to host the event.”Kenya has been home to electrifying rallying events since 2019 and is keen on continuing to host the event that has positioned the country as on..