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BY LUNALO SHEM<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

\"MMA<\/figure>\n\n\n

Kenya\u2019s athletes delivered a week of unforgettable triumphs both in the ring and in the pool, while European football was jolted by the dramatic return of Jos\u00e9 Mourinho to Real Madrid.<\/kbd><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Nairobi, the MMA Pro Fight Night 2<\/strong> electrified fans as local fighters dominated the card. The standout was Ali Abbad Usama<\/strong>, who stunned the crowd with a rare shotgun armbar submission<\/em> against South Sudan\u2019s Peter Bushak. Fellow Kenyan George Itumo<\/strong> added to the spectacle, dispatching DRC\u2019s Ken Bolton with a first\u2011round TKO. By the end of the night, Kenyan fighters had claimed victory in five of nine bouts, cementing their supremacy in regional MMA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, in Malindi, the Madaraka Swimming Championships<\/strong> showcased Kenya\u2019s aquatic talent. The Gliding Dolphins Club<\/strong> reigned supreme, amassing an impressive 7,440.50 points to secure their third consecutive national title. Nyali School and Malindi Little Angels trailed behind, while the Dolphins\u2019 girls\u2019 team dominated with 468.50 points, proving their unmatched strength in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY - AUGUST 12: Head coach Jose Mourinho gestures during the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round Second Leg match between Fenerbahce and Feyenoord at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on August 12, 2025, in Istanbul, Turkey. CREDITS:(By Ahmad Mora\/Getty Images)<\/kbd><\/sub><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Away from Kenya\u2019s sporting arenas, global football headlines turned to Madrid. Following Florentino P\u00e9rez\u2019s re\u2011election as Real Madrid president, the club confirmed the return of Jos\u00e9 Mourinho<\/strong> as manager. The 63\u2011year\u2011old tactician, dubbed The Special One<\/em>, replaces \u00c1lvaro Arbeloa and is already plotting a squad rebuild, with Liverpool\u2019s Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 among his reported targets. Real Madrid paid \u20ac15 million to Benfica to secure Mourinho\u2019s release, underscoring their ambition to reclaim European glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AUTHOR’S PICK<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Kenyan fans, the week was a celebration of MMA dominance<\/strong> and swimming excellence<\/strong>, while football enthusiasts worldwide braced for the impact of Mourinho\u2019s second coming at Real Madrid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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