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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 ✍️ pic.twitter.com/osUk47982u— 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..

World 10km women record holder Agnes Jebet Ngetich and former World Championships silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo will headline Team Kenya’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 women’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.Kenya’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 men’s half marathon will be Ebenyo, who will look to build on from his sec..

Defending Driftwood Sevens champions KCB Rugby have suffered a major setback ahead of this weekend’s tournament after their key player, Elvis Olukusi, was named in the Monaco Rugby Sevens squad for the 2026-27 In Extenso Supersevens in France.Olukusi’s selection means he will miss the fourth leg of the National Sevens Circuit in Mombasa, where KCB are chasing back-to-back Driftwood Sevens titles.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Bankers head into the tournament in buoyant mood after edging Strathmore Leos 14-12 to win the Kabeberi Sevens title last weekend. They headline Pool B alongside Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad, Kisumu RFC and Uganda 7s as they look to continue their impressive run on the circuit.Blak Blad will also be aiming to build on another quarter-final finish, while Kisumu RFC and Uganda 7s will be keen to upset the defending champions in what promises to be one of the most competitive pools.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907075##Olukusi, however, will instead be in France..

Sometimes justice does not work in favour of those who feel wronged, and somehow manages to stay out of the picture. But this time, justice did not pass Argentina’s national team by.FIFA has handed Argentina’s players and coaching staff a combined total of 21 match suspensions following the clash that broke out after their 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final. The punishments were officially announced after an investigation that began back in July into the ugly scenes that unfolded while the Spanish players were celebrating their triumph. The heaviest individual sanctions went to the two central figures in the incident, Leandro Paredes and its instigator, Nahuel Molina, who were also fined $90,000 each.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Argentina’s Football Association has been 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐃 $321,000 for incidents during the World Cup final. 🇦🇷🚫Leandro Paredes has received a 10-match 𝐁𝐀𝐍, while Nahuel Molina is suspended for 7 games.Argentina will also play their next two home matches with… pic.tw..

St. Anthony’s Boys, Kitale ended an eight-year wait for the boys’ hockey title in spectacular fashion while St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale completed a historic third consecutive championship as Kenya dominated the podium at the 2026 FEASSSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania.Captain Kelvin Onyango was the hero for St. Anthony’s as the national champions defeated perennial rivals Friends School Kamusinga 3-1 in what was a repeat of the 2019 FEASSSA final.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFor St. Joseph’s Girls, there was more history as they edged Ng’iya Girls 3-2 in post-match shootouts after a 1-1 draw to become three-time consecutive FEASSSA champions.The victories gave Kenya both hockey gold medals, while Nyamira Girls completed a clean sweep of the girls’ podium by defeating Uganda’s Kakungulu Memorial 1-0 in the third-place playoff.St. Anthony’s had been searching for another FEASSSA title for eight years, and their captain delivered when it mattered most.##NAJAVA_MECA_907075##The K..

The Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games have become one of the most important competitions bringing together thousands of young athletes from across the region. But as the championship has grown, so too has an important question: are the hosts providing competition infrastructure that matches the stature of the event?The past four editions offer an interesting comparison. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFrom Huye, Rwanda, in 2023, to Mbale, Uganda, in 2024, Kakamega, Kenya, in 2025, and now Morogoro, Tanzania, in 2026, each host has brought a different approach to staging the regional championship.On the basis of the playing facilities, distances between venues, accessibility and general competition readiness, the four editions provide a fairly clear picture. Rwanda comes out on top, followed by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.That ranking is not an assessment of the countries’ overall sporting infrastructure. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9907065##It i..

Former Football Kenya Federation Premier League champions, Sofapaka, will begin their National Super League campaign with an away trip to Gucha Stars. The fixtures released by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) have handed Batoto Ba Mungu a challenging start as they begin life in the second tier after 17 years in the Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSofapaka, who won their maiden and only FKF Premier League title in 2009, were relegated from the top flight last season after a difficult campaign last season. They will now have to navigate the demanding NSL schedule as they attempt to rebuild and secure promotion at the first attempt.##NAJAVA_MECA_907065##Kisumu All Stars will also begin their campaign on the road when they travel to face Kabati Youth FC. The Thika-based side will be embarking on a new chapter in the NSL as they look to establish themselves in the second tier.Soy United, will open their campaign at home against newly-promoted Kiminini Combined ..

Kenya Sevens co-captain Samuel Asati believes the country’s players will return stronger from the inaugural Ultimate 7s championship. For Asati, the new franchise competition will expose them to different playing styles, fresh tactical approaches and world-class teammates.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAsati is among 14 Kenyans included in the inaugural Ultimate 7s player draft, which will see six franchises assemble squads for the privately backed international sevens competition set to debut in September.The experienced playmaker said his selection came as no surprise after his performances during the qualifying series and expressed confidence that the opportunity would benefit not only the selected players but Kenyan rugby as a whole.”I played in the series, and I played quite well, so I expected the guys who played in the series to be called to the Ultimate 7s.Fortunately, I got the chance to play there, and that is a good thing for me and the Kenyan fraternity because..

One of two all-London showdowns in gameweek one of the 2026-27 Premier League season sees Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur cut the ribbons on their new campaigns at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening.Keith Andrews’s Bees will look to build on an impressive 9th-placed finish from last season, coming into this fixture off the back of a resounding 7-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in pre-season.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBrentford were exceptionally difficult to beat on home soil last term, losing just three of their 19 league fixtures at the Gtech Community Stadium, while remaining undefeated in every home London derby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907080##Tottenham Hotspur begin their first full campaign under Roberto De Zerbi following consecutive 17th-placed finishes.Spurs have undergone a massive squad overhaul during the summer transfer window, breaking their transfer record twice to bring in midfield duo Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali for a combined £185m.Kic..

The reigning Premier League champions Arsenal will kick off the new season of the world’s most popular top flight, facing the newly promoted Coventry City – led by Frank Lampard – at the Emirates Stadium tonight (22.00).However, even before their opening clash – and, hopefully for their fans, a first victory – the Gunners were given a reason to rejoice, as their manager Mikel Arteta revealed exciting news at the pre-game press conference.BETTING GUIDE: Arsenal vs Coventry City, match preview, team news and predictionAmid long-standing rumours about Myles Lewis-Skelly’s departure and reports linking the 19-year-old with several clubs – from Chelsea to Manchester United – the Spanish tactician was asked how confident he was that the youngster would stay at the Emirates.”100 per cent,” Arteta said firmly, as quoted by Sky Sports, before moving on to explain the importance of the club’s academy players.Mikel Arteta confirms that Myles Lewis-Skelly is 100% staying ✅ pic.twitter.com/S9FbOa8Z..