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STARS ABROAD: Harambee Stars captain makes injury comeback in Qatar

Harambee Stars striker Michael Olunga on Friday, 21 August made his awaited return from injury after featuring for Al Arabi in their Qatar Stars League season-opener against Shamal at Grand Hamad Stadium in Doha.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOlunga, 32, was introduced in the 74th minute of the 2-2 draw, marking his first involvement in competitive football for over five months.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907911##The former Al Duhail had been out of action since 13 March, when it became apparent that he had suffered a serious pelvic injury that required surgery.As per Al Arabi, Olunga underwent successful surgery on the morning of Thursday, 2 April in Paris, France, a procedure that effectively ruled him out for the rest of the 2025-2026 season.Harambee Stars captain set for lengthy spell out with injuryHaving spent the entire offseason in rehabilitation, Olunga was late last month involved in Al Arabiโ€™s pre-season training camp in Marbella, Spain, pointing towards his imminent return t..

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African power pushes Marseille to a win

Olympique Marseille fans are regarded as the most passionate supporters not only in France, but generally in that part of Europe. Everyone knows how fiery they can be both when showing their support and when voicing their displeasure, and this summer they have not had many reasons to celebrate. Marseille entered the new season without money, reinforcements, and after losing a large number of key players, including Mason Greenwood, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Facundo Medina and Geronimo Rulli. It is far from an easy situation, while the fans at the Velodrome demand victories regardless of the circumstances at the club โ€” and those circumstances are anything but favorable. Strasbourg was certainly not an ideal opponent to begin the season against, but Marseille managed to overcome its problems and, backed by the roar of the Velodrome, demolished Chelsea’s affiliate club 4โ€“0.๐‘ผ๐’๐’† ๐’‘๐’“๐’†๐’Ž๐’Š๐’†ฬ€๐’“๐’† ๐’“๐’†ฬ๐’–๐’”๐’”๐’Š๐’† ๐’‘๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐‘จ๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’† ๐‘ฎ๐’๐’–๐’Š๐’“๐’Š ๐’†๐’ ๐’„๐’† ๐’…๐’†ฬ๐’ƒ๐’–๐’• ๐’…๐’† ๐’”๐’‚๐’Š๐’”๐’๐’ ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฟโ€ข ๐‘ท๐’“๐’†๐’Ž๐’Š๐’†๐’“ ๐’Ž๐’‚๐’•๐’„๐’‰ ๐’…๐’† ๐’„๐’‰๐’‚๐’Ž๐’‘๐’Š๐’๐’๐’๐’‚๐’• ๐ŸŸ๏ธ โ€ข ๐‘ซ๐’๐’–๐’ƒ๐’๐’†ฬ โšฝ๏ธโ€ข ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’..

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Over 50 teams to take part in weekend’s Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championships

Over 50 teams are expected to converge in Nanyuki for the third edition of the Kenya Aquatics National Junior Swimming Championship, scheduled for Saturday, 22 to Sunday, 23 August St Christopherโ€™s School.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two-day championship, which is being viewed as a broader platform to assess the progress of the countryโ€™s young swimmers, will form a crucial part of Kenya Aquaticsโ€™ continuous expansion of its junior development programme, which helps identify emerging talent for future national duties.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907070##โ€œWe anticipate about 50 teams in Nanyuki,โ€ Kenya Aquatics Technical Director Omar Omari said. โ€œThis is encouraging, because it shows that competitive swimming is growing beyond the traditional centres. โ€œMore schools, clubs, coaches and parents are now investing in the development of young swimmers.โ€Among the teams that have so far confirmed their participation at the event include: Orca Swim Club, Torpedo, Thika Swim Academy, The Nya..

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FEASSSA 2026: Kesogon coach confident of East Africa double after unbeaten march to final

Kesogon Secondary School head coach John Marani is confident his side will complete a memorable double after marching into the final of the 2026 FEASSSA Girls’ Volleyball Championship without dropping a single set.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Kenyan national champions have been one of the standout teams in Morogoro, producing a flawless run to the final as they chase the second major trophy of their season. Having already defeated Mwitoti Girls to win the 2026 KSSSA national title, Kesogon now have the opportunity to beat the same opponents again on the East African stage, and add the FEASSSA crown to their domestic championship.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907065##Speaking to Mozzart Sport, for Marani the objective is clear.โ€œWe are aiming at winning the title because last year we were runners-up, and this one we are going for the top position,โ€ he said.The coach has attributed Kesogon’s dominant run to two fundamental principles. โ€œThe biggest factor behind this dominant run has be..

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No sweating it: Arsenal comfortably defeat newcomers to take first points

The opening round of this season’s Premier League brought us a meeting between the reigning champions, Arsenal, and newly promoted Coventry. From the very start, Mikel Arteta’s side dictated the tempo, scoring twice in the first half before adding another after the break, all without too much difficulty. Arsenal are certainly among the favourites to win the title, and their campaign has got off to an excellent start.The first chance arrived in the fifth minute when Tzolis drove forward down the left before cutting inside and trying his luck from distance, although his effort sailed over the Coventry goal.Just two minutes later, Arsenal threatened again. Greek continued to look lively and found Bukayo Saka, but the winger’s effort was blocked by the Coventry defence.Christos Tzolis’ first half by numbers vs. Coventry:33 touches 7 touches in opp. box 4 duels won 3 chances created 3x possession won 2 shots 2 fouls won 1 shot on target A very impressive opening 45 minutes. ๐Ÿ‘#ARSCOV pic.twi..

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Harambee Stars prospect set to miss remainder of 2026-2027 season at English club

Harambee Stars prospect Tyler Onyango is set to miss the rest of the EFL League One season after suffering an ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) during his debut for Sheffield Wednesday last weekend.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Owls manager Henrik Pedersen confirmed the news on Thursday, 20 August, suspecting that the 23-year-old was going to be out for a lengthy period of time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907200##โ€œI am so sad for Tyler, he has suffered an ACL injury and will be out for a long period,โ€ Pedersen told the club website. โ€œIt could be all season, it will be long term for sure, and we must wait for the exact timeframe. He is with the physios and the doctor and his situation will become more clear, for now we must wait. We wish him the very best in his recovery.โ€Why Harambee Stars midfielder will miss Charltonโ€™s visit to West Ham this weekendOnyango, who joined Wednesday earlier this month as a free-agent, limped out of his sideโ€™s 2-1 win at Leyton Orient on Saturday, 15 Au..

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FEASSSA 2026: Musingu student reveals how Omanyala rise has shaped his dream

Musingu High School athlete Jibril Musa Omusilisia says Ferdinand Omanyalaโ€™s rise to the top of African sprinting gave him the belief that a young athlete from Western Kenya could also make a name for himself on the track.The Form Four student is beginning to carve out his own path at Musingu, balancing athletics with rugby sevens while steadily attracting attention for his performances in the 110 metres hurdles.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901535##Musa announced himself at the 2026 KSSSA Term One National Games in Kisumu, where he finished second in the boysโ€™ 110m hurdles in 16.70 seconds to earn a place in Team Kenya for the FEASSSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania.Eliud Kiprop of Sangโ€™alo won the national title, with Musa taking silver for Western Region and Musingu. At the regional championships in Morogoro, he improved significantly, clocking 14.94 seconds to finish second behind Kiprop, who won in 10.94 seconds. The silver was particularly significant because it came in Musaโ€™s first appearance at r..

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Gabriel Jesus is not leaving England – two PL clubs are racing for his signature

Arsenal have invested significantly this summer as they look to defend their Premier League crown, but Gabriel Jesus could be one of the notable departures before the transfer window closes. The Brazilian forward has attracted interest from Everton and Ipswich, with both clubs understood to have made contact with the Gunners regarding a possible deal.The 29-year-old is keen to continue playing in the Premier League and has emerged as one of the players who could leave the Emirates before the September deadline. Jesus had previously been considered a target for Serie A giants Napoli, although negotiations between him and the Serie A side stalled.๐Ÿšจ Everton and Ipswich Town have contacted Arsenal over a potential move for Gabriel Jesus.The Brazilian wants more playing time and prefers to remain in the Premier League if he leaves Arsenal.Napoli previously showed significant interest in Jesus, but negotiations over aโ€ฆ pic.twitter.com/yxUjcCPbKOโ€” Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August ..

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Arsenal’s defensive wall is assembled – Konsa in North London!

Arsenal have strengthened their defence with their first defensive signing of the summer, bringing England international Ezri Konsa to the Emirates from Aston Villa on a long-term deal.The 28-year-old brings seven years of experience at Villa Park, where he made more than 200 Premier League appearances in all competitions. His professional journey began at Charlton Athletic, where he broke into the senior side in 2016 and quickly established himself as one of the club’s most promising young defenders.Built for the battle. Konsa is a Gunner โœ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/osUk47982uโ€” Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 21, 2026 Konsa’s performances earned him a transfer to Brentford in 2018. After an impressive 2018-19 season, the defender attracted Premier League attention, with Aston Villa securing his services in 2019. He went on to become a dependable figure in Villa’s back line, with his versatility at centre-back and right-back further enhancing his reputation.At international level, Konsa represented E..

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Ngetich, Ebenyo to lead Kenya’s squad at World Road Running Championships

World 10km women record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich and former World Championships silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo will headline Team Kenyaโ€™s squad at the World Road Running Championships set for Saturday, 19 to Sunday, 20 September in Coppenhagen, Denmark.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsNgetich, 25, will be one of four Kenyan ladies that will contest the womenโ€™s half marathon race, where she will look to add another gold to her World Cross Country win earlier this year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907200##The former World Cross Country Championships bronze medalist will be joined in the 21km distance by former All-African Games winner Lilian Kasait, Daisilah Jerono, and Veronica Loleo.Kenyaโ€™s 16-member team, which was unveiled on Friday, 21 August, is expected to compete in the half marathon (21km), 5km, and Road Mile.Lilian Odira set to race at prestigious Athlos meets in London and New YorkLeading the charge in the menโ€™s half marathon will be Ebenyo, who will look to build on from his sec..

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