Commonwealth Games: Babu to join Omanyala in semis as Otieno crashes out

Kenyan sprinter Meshack Babu kept the country’s hopes alive in the men’s 100m at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after qualifying for the semifinals, while compatriot Mark Otieno saw his campaign come to an end during the heats held on Monday, 27 July, in Glasgow.Babu booked his place in Tuesday’s semifinals after finishing second in the opening heat in a time of 10.21 seconds. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNigeria’s Favour Ashe won the race in 10.10, with both athletes advancing to the next round.Otieno, meanwhile, failed to progress after finishing fourth in the 10th and final heat. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9865198##The Kenyan clocked 10.38 as Lesotho’s Mojela Koneshe claimed victory in 10.07 to secure qualification.Elsewhere, Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu produced one of the standout performances of the morning by winning the second heat in 10.01, while Wales’ Jeremiah Azu cruised to victory in the third heat in 10.10. Jamaica’s Rohan Watson then won the fourth heat before Ghana’s Ben..

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Police FC chairman reveals importance of friendly against Simba

Police FC chairman Nyale Munga has opened up on the importance of the friendly match that the team played against Tanzanian giants Simba SC.The 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup champions were guests in the 2026 Simba Day and 90th anniversary celebrations held on Saturday 8 August where they played Simba and emerged with a 1-0 victory courtesy of Harambee Stars striker Elvis Rupia’s 90th minute goal.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsHaving been the maiden meeting between the two sides, the law enforcers had a taste of a fully packed Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam backing the home side and largely silencing them for the entire match.Speaking to Chagamba TV after the match, Munga disclosed what the match means to the 2025 FKF Premier League champions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9900416##“It was an opportunity for us to test our new players in a competitive game and the whole team against a formidable opponent even as we prepare for a new season,” said Munga.Munga went ahead to explain Simba’s place in con..

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Scandal after the match – Arda Guler’s ‘cousins’ tried to break into dressing room

Despite Schalke’s 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Sunday’s friendly, the atmosphere around the German club remained positive. However, the occasion was marred by an ugly incident that occurred shortly after the final whistle.According to Bild and Welt, around 25 minutes after the match ended, three men reportedly forced their way into the restricted security area outside the players’ dressing-room corridor. The zone is normally reserved for players, coaches, club employees and accredited journalists.Schalke 0-3 Real Madrid⚽️ Mbappe 6’⚽️ Huijsen 20’⚽️ Espi 57’Real Madrid siap menghentikan misi back to back to back Barcelona di Laliga. pic.twitter.com/lDVPsgHrCa— Siaran Bola Live (@SiaranBolaLive) August 17, 2026 The men allegedly claimed to be “cousins” of Real Madrid star Arda Guler and loudly demanded to be allowed through to see the players. The confrontation reportedly continued for around 10 minutes before a member of Schalke’s media department approached them and requested to see the..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS; How transitions and super subs played a key role as Mamelodi Sundowns faced Kaizer Chiefs

Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns played out a pulsating 1-1 draw at a packed FNB Stadium, a high-stakes clash defined by intricate positional mechanics, aggressive pressing traps, and swift transitional counters. Langelihle Phili broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute with a crisp finish following a central turnover, only for Cassius Mailula to salvage a point for the visitors off the bench just twelve minutes later. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBeyond the scoreline, the contest provided a rich tactical battleground, showcasing Fernando Da Cruz’s structured transitional setup against Miguel Cardoso’s Sundowns’ dominant, dynamic double-pivot possession framework. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9894289##On paper, Mamelodi Sundowns lined up in a 4-1-2-3 base formation with Ronwen Williams starting in goal, flanked by full-backs Khuliso Mudau on the right and Aubrey Modiba on the left, while Keegan Johannes and Grant Kekana paired at center-back.Bathusi Aubaas operated as the primary anchor..

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FEASSSA: Junior Starlets forward Joan Agola brace sends Nyakach close to knockout stage

Junior Starlets forward Joan Agola was at the centre of events at Jamhuri Stadium on Monday as Nyakach Girls moved a step closer to the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) semi-finals after beating Tanzania’s ZIBA 3-0.The 2019 KSSSA national champions produced another unbeaten performance in Morogoro, with Agola scoring twice and Sherrill Atieno adding the third to take Nyakach’s tally to five points from three matches.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe victory leaves the Kisumu County side in a strong position with one group match remaining, while the earlier win by St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale means both Kenyan representatives remain firmly in contention for places in the knockout stage.ZIBA from Tabora got the match underway but immediately lost possession, allowing Beryl Awuor to pounce on the loose ball and test goalkeeper Rahima Hamisi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##The Plateau Queens quickly made their intentions clear, stretching the Tanzan..

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BETTING GUIDE: GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Viking FK, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Dinamo Zagreb have one last hurdle to negotiate before the UEFA Champions League main draw. They will face the champions of Norway, Viking, in the playoff round.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsCroatian giants Dinamo Zagreb have been to the UCL main draw nine times. A 10th one seems to be in the offing as Dinamo are coming into this game off a strong run this season. They’ve already negotiated two rounds of the qualifiers and are unbeaten in six matches to start off their season, winning five times with their most recent outing ending in a 4-0 win against Rudes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894289##Viking have a date with destiny; they’ve never reached the Champions League main draw. Their challenge here, though, is expected to be feeble given their recent performances, compared to Dinamo Zagreb’s.The champions of Norway are coming off a 2-1 loss to Rosenborg, which halted their five-match unbeaten run. However, there is a positive end expected even if Viking lose this tie, as a slot in a E..

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Is Chelsea exaggerating? Give them £100 million and you’ll get Pedro Neto

Chelsea would demand a fee approaching £100million to part ways with Pedro Neto this summer, according to sources at Stamford Bridge.The 26-year-old winger has attracted interest from several clubs during the current transfer window, both in the Premier League and overseas, with Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal emerging as one of the most prominent potential destinations in recent days.No official offer has yet been submitted for the Portugal international, but Chelsea are well aware of the interest surrounding him. Club figures believe the market for top-class wingers has become increasingly lucrative this summer, particularly after seeing the fees commanded by other players.Al-Hilal are showing an interest in Chelsea winger Pedro Neto.As of Monday morning, Chelsea yet to receive a bid.Neto valued at close to £100m.🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/BgAtrP0t71— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 17, 2026 Yan Diomande, for example, moved from RB Leipzig to Real Madrid in a deal that could eventually reach £1..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Inside the rare qualities of Enock Morrison’s replacement at Gor Mahia

The departure of Ghanaian midfielder Enock Morrison to Sudanese powerhouse Al Merreikh at the expiration of his contract left an intriguing tactical vacuum at the heart of Gor Mahia’s midfield.Morrison was the undisputed metronome and secondary captain during K’Ogalo’s championship-winning campaign, functioning as a visionary regista whose deep-lying playmaker abilities dictated tempo, unlocked low blocks, and generated immense set-piece value.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsTo fill this crucial void ahead of their CAF Champions League qualifying campaign and domestic title defense, head coach Charles Akonnor turned to another Ghanaian enforcer: Ebenezer Ocran.Arriving as a versatile defensive midfielder from Ghana Premier League side FC Samartex, the 30-year-old Ocran represents a deliberate structural recalibration for Gor Mahia. While Morrison brought high-volume, roving creativity, Ocran arrives to install physical dominance, positional discipline, and press-resistant an..

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BETTING GUIDE: Fenerbahce vs Lyon, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Both Fenerbahce and Lyon are just one step away from the prestigious league phase, as they get their Champions League playoff under way on Tuesday evening.Fighting for one of seven spots remaining in Europe’s top competition, the pair will meet at Istanbul’s Stadyumu Sukru Saracoglu for the first leg. Having lost nine times in qualifying since making their sixth appearance in 2008, Turkish giants Fenerbahce are simply desperate to reach the Champions League’s main phase, entering this clash aiming to make their 120th anniversary season one to remember.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOn the other hand, French side Lyon showed plenty of character to overturn a 2-1 first-leg defeat to Sparta Prague in the third qualifying round with a 3-0 win at home to advance.Still under the management of Paulo Fonseca, Les Gones target the UCL group/league phase for the first time since 2019/20. With both sides guaranteed at least a Europa League league phase spot as a fallback, the stakes r..

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Date, venue for FKFPL curtain raiser confirmed

The venue and date for the 2026 FKF Super Cup showdown between Gor Mahia and Tusker FC have been confirmed, with the traditional season curtain-raiser set to take place at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, 23 August. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsGor Mahia confirmed the details through their social media platforms, announcing that the highly anticipated clash will kick off at 3pm.“The venue is confirmed! We will be at Nyayo Stadium this Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 as we take on Tusker FC in the season’s curtain raiser (Super Cup) from 3pm,” the club stated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894214##The FKF Super Cup traditionally brings together the FKF Premier League champions and the winners of the domestic cup, offering both sides an opportunity to begin the new campaign with silverware.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Inside the rare qualities of Enock Morrison’s replacement at Gor MahiaThis year’s edition pits reigning league champions Gor Mahia against Mozzart Bet Cup winners Tusker FC in what promises..

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