What will Mourinho do with Vinicius?

Vinícius Júnior has not experienced worse or more difficult moments in football since establishing himself a few years ago as a Real Madrid superstar and one of the best players on the planet. Let’s also remember the moment exactly two years ago, when he came very close to officially becoming the best… However, the Ballon d’Or went to Rodri, and the offended, hurt and disappointed Brazilian told the world via his Instagram account: “I’ll do it ten more times if I have to. They’re not ready.” From hinting that the Ballon d’Or would be his the following year to reaching his own lowest point in elite football.Mourinho’s blunt admission: “I probably wouldn’t be here if I were Vinicius”Last year, the 26-year-old was also booed by Real fans… partly because of the uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, partly because, as one of the team’s leaders, he became lost in Real’s mediocrity last season, and partly because of his lack of understanding with Xabi Alonso, who was “shown the ..

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FKF President targets 2031 Women’s World Cup qualification with new Harambee Starlets strategy

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has expressed confidence in Kenya’s prospects of qualifying for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, describing the target as achievable, as the federation unveiled an ambitious new strategy for women’s football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking during the launch of the Women’s Football Strategy 2026–2029 at Weston Hotel in Nairobi, Mohammed challenged the perception that established football nations are beyond Kenya’s reach, insisting that the Harambee Starlets can compete with the best through improved investment, preparation and commitment.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088120##”There’s nothing really special about the so-called big teams. We just need to put in a little bit more effort, and we will be able to compete with the best,” Mohammed said.The FKF boss expressed excitement about the next phase of women’s football in the country, identifying qualification for the 2031 World Cup as a realistic long-term ambition.The st..

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Road to Magical Kenya Open qualification pathway for regional players revealed

Kenya Open Golf Limited (KOGL) and Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) have announced the Road to Magical Kenya Open (MKO) 2027 qualification pathway for regional players with eight designated tournaments spanning six months.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tournaments teed off in September, 2026 and are set to run through to February 2027 with the best four results counting towards ranking for MKO set for Thursday, 18 to Sunday, 21 February 2027.KOGL, through its Safari Tour, in collaboration with the SDT East Africa Swing have run one event so far, the Uganda Open held on from Tuesday, 1 to Saturday, 5 September. Home player Ronald Rugumayo won the event, finishing with a 9 under par-279, ending a 12-year home drought for Ugandan professionals. Nigeria’s Godwin Okoko was second with 5 under par while Kenya’s Greg Snow completed the podium places at -4.Kenya U23 coach outlines concerns ahead of U23 AFCON qualifier against Ivory CoastThe collaboration with SDT aims to streng..

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Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper accuses Kenya Police for broken promises

Former Kenya Police FC goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has accused the club of betraying him and derailing his career, claiming it failed to honour a promise to recruit him into the National Police Service after helping the team win the 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup.Matasi, who represented Police between March 2023 and January 2025, says the club approached him while he was at Tusker FC with an offer to join the police force, promising to facilitate his recruitment if he helped them win a major trophy.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077510##”I was at Tusker for one and a half seasons. That’s when I got into an accident. While I was there, the police gave me an offer. I didn’t know what kind of an offer it was,” he recalled.The goalkeeper says the arrangement was conditional on him helping Police win either the league title or the Mozzart Cup, a target he claims he fulfilled in 2024.”They told me, ‘Come, we’ll join the forces.’ I told them that I had finished with Tusker in the right way.I went to the police, and the..

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Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper accuses Kenya Police of broken promises

Former Kenya Police FC goalkeeper Patrick Matasi has accused the club of betraying him and derailing his career, claiming it failed to honour a promise to recruit him into the National Police Service after helping the team win the 2024 Mozzart Bet Cup.Matasi, who represented Police between March 2023 and January 2025, says the club approached him while he was at Tusker FC with an offer to join the police force, promising to facilitate his recruitment if he helped them win a major trophy.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077510##”I was at Tusker for one and a half seasons. That’s when I got into an accident. While I was there, the police gave me an offer. I didn’t know what kind of an offer it was,” he recalled.The goalkeeper says the arrangement was conditional on him helping Police win either the league title or the Mozzart Cup, a target he claims he fulfilled in 2024.”They told me, ‘Come, we’ll join the forces.’ I told them that I had finished with Tusker in the right way.I went to the police, and the..

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Chajira returns as Lionesses name squad for Africa Women’s 7s

Kenya Lionesses captain Sheila Chajira will headline the squad for the 2026 Africa Women’s 7s, marking her return to the team following her involvement at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.The continental tournament is scheduled for Saturday, 7 to Sunday, 8 November at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi, where the Lionesses will be seeking an immediate return to the HSBC SVNS 2.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChajira, 32, recently earned a prestigious appointment as an Athlete Role Model at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, becoming part of a select group of former Olympians tasked with mentoring and inspiring young athletes during the historic competition, which was held on African soil for the first time.She will share the captaincy responsibilities with Stella Wafula, bringing leadership and experience to a side determined to reclaim its place in the second tier of international sevens rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088120##Wafula also brings valuable international exposure, having ..

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Mozzart Bet commits Ksh2.5 million to 11th Chemususu Dam Half Marathon

The 11th edition of the Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, 14 November, with more than 1,000 participants expected to take part in an event that combines athletics, environmental conservation and community development.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCompeting under the theme Run To Conserve, this year’s edition will feature a 5km fun run, a 10km race and the flagship 21km half marathon. More than 400 competitive athletes are expected to contend, with organisers seeking to strengthen the event’s position on Kenya’s athletics calendar.Mozzart Bet has committed Ksh2.5 million and Ksh1.5 million worth of merchandise towards the event, underlining its continued investment in Kenyan sport and community initiatives.Sabastian Sawe inches closer to World Athletics award as Agnes Ngetich drops outSpeaking during the launch, Mozzart Bet Deputy Country Manager Bojan Korac highlighted the company’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the commun..

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Mozzart Bet commits Ksh4 million to 11th Chemususu Dam Half Marathon

The 11th edition of the Mozzart Bet Chemususu Dam Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, 14 November, with more than 1,000 participants expected to take part in an event that combines athletics, environmental conservation and community development.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCompeting under the theme Run To Conserve, this year’s edition will feature a 5km fun run, a 10km race and the flagship 21km half marathon. More than 400 competitive athletes are expected to contend, with organisers seeking to strengthen the event’s position on Kenya’s athletics calendar.Mozzart Bet has committed Ksh4 million towards the event, underlining its continued investment in Kenyan sport and community initiatives.Sabastian Sawe inches closer to World Athletics award as Agnes Ngetich drops outSpeaking during the launch, Mozzart Bet Deputy Country Manager Bojan Korac highlighted the company’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities it engages with.”At Mozzart, we beli..

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Migori Youth coach cautions players after bagging maiden FKF Premier League victory

Migori Youth FC head coach Salim Babu is keen to build on their maiden FKF Premier League victory after they finally ended their run of successive draws with a 2-0 win over Mombasa United in Awendo over the weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMigori settled for three successive draws in their opening matches before securing maximum points against fellow newcomers Mombasa United, recording their first-ever victory in the top flight. The result also left Mombasa rooted at the bottom of the standings with just one point from five matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088104##Despite the victory, Migori remain among the two unbeaten sides in the league, alongside AFC Leopards, and Babu believes the three points will provide his players with a timely confidence boost as they look to establish themselves in the top tier.“We are happy to finally get a win after three consecutive draws. It was important for us to return to winning ways, and the three points will give the players confidence a..

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Blow after blow for United: Real Madrid steal Red Devils’ greatest gem?

Old Trafford was left in disbelief when JJ Gabriel made his way to the club’s offices in mid-September and requested his release. The whole of Europe immediately sat up and took notice, because this is, after all, one of the most talented players of his generation. Europe’s biggest clubs were quick to make their interest known, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. But Real Madrid are the biggest of them all, and it is the Spanish giants who look set to become the new home of the 16-year-old wonderkid.🚨⏳ BREAKING | Understand JJ Gabriel has reached a verbal agreement in principle with Real Madrid. As reported, Real were the favourites. The transfer is now being pushed towards completion. Nothing has been signed yet. That’s why Barcelona, FC Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain remain on standby. The plan is for the 16 y/o gem to leave ManUtd as early as January. The move is definitely expected to take place in 2027, with an EU passport. #MUFC Bayern remained in contact but emerged ..

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