Madrid & Mou put their foot down: Vini Jr. going nowhere?

Three days ago, The Athletic shook the football world with a mind-blowing report that Vinicius Junior could leave Real Madrid after eight years and join Arsenal.And while everyone is still stunned and skeptical about how the Brazilian would fare in London, Sky Sports has poured cold water on the speculation, claiming he’d stay at Santiago Bernabeu.BREAKING: Real Madrid have no intention of selling Vinicius Junior and are confident he will agree to a new contract, Sky Sports News has been told 💰❌ pic.twitter.com/Q5FEAz75ZQ— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 28, 2026 A new round of contract talks between Vini and Los Blancos is scheduled for this week, as the club won’t let him enter the final year of his contract and potentially leave on a free transfer next June. On top of that, the Spanish giants are confident the two sides will reach an agreement.The reasons behind Madrid’s decision are varied – from sporting to purely financial.Sky Sports states that Jose Mourinho highly value..

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Kenyan forward bags brace to revive Tanzanian club’s hopes of retaining CECAFA Kagame Cup

Mathew Tegisi announced himself in style at his new club after scoring twice to inspire Singida Black Stars to a commanding 4-1 victory over Mogadishu City in the CECAFA Kagame Cup, handing the Tanzanian side their first win of this year’s tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan forward, who recently completed his move to Singida Black Stars, opened his scoring account for the club with a clinical brace as the reigning Kagame Cup champions bounced back to revive their hopes of retaining the regional title.CONFIRMED: AFC Leopards resign midfielder seven years after departureTegisi wasted little time making his mark, breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute to give Singida an early advantage.The former Shabana FC striker continued to trouble the Mogadishu City defence throughout the contest before completing his brace after the break, capping an impressive individual display that underlined why the Tanzanian outfit invested in the Kenyan attacker.##NAJAVA_MECA_9..

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Can Kakamega Homeboyz’ great gamble on veterans land maiden league title?

The scale of Kakamega Homeboyz’ recruitment this transfer window invites an unavoidable question: is this finally the year the club stops merely competing with Kenya’s traditional giants and genuinely attempts to become one?Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe answer, as history suggests, is unlikely to be straightforward. Over the past few weeks, Homeboyz have assembled one of the most experienced squads in recent FKF Premier League history.Charles Momanyi has returned to the club nearly a decade after first making his name in Kakamega before embarking on a trophy-laden journey that took him to Gor Mahia, Tusker and the Kenyan national team.Gor Mahia coach defends decision to rotate squad against Ugandan championsGeoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng has made the bold decision to leave behind the Gor Mahia captaincy for a fresh challenge under Edward Manoah. Maurice Ojwang arrives after broadening his horizons in Tanzania with Tanzania Prisons, while the electric Boniface Omondi, affec..

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CONFIRMED: AFC Leopards resign midfielder seven years after departure

AFC Leopards have continued their aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after completing the signing of midfielder Eric Namaan Balecho from Bandari FC on a two-year contract.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 12-time Kenyan champions confirmed Balecho’s arrival on their official platforms, with the versatile midfielder making an emotional return to the club where his football journey began before embarking on a career that has seen him feature for several top-flight sides.Gor Mahia coach defends decision to rotate squad against Ugandan championsBalecho, a product of the AFC Leopards Youth Team, returns to the Den seven years after leaving the club in 2019 in search of regular first-team football, when he joined Mount Kenya University, who were then plying their trade in the FKF Division Two. Since then, he has established himself as one of the league’s experienced midfielders through spells with Tusker FC, Murang’a Seal and most recent..

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Fully-deserved! Cabo Verdean’s screamer named World Cup Goal of the Tournament

Few teams captured the imagination quite like Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup.They reached the knockout stage in their maiden appearance, winning the hearts of football fans all over the globe, their goalkeeper, Vozinha, became one of the tournament’s breakout stars, while their heroic performances against the giants, Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina, inspired a new generation of children to dream big.Cabo Verde’s medal-worthy feat: only team that stood up to both World Cup finalists!However, the recognition just keeps coming for the Blue Sharks.Sidny Lopes Cabral’s extra-time screamer against La Albiceleste in the World Cup Round of 16 has officially been named the Goal of the Tournament!The goal that stole your hearts all the way to the top. 💙⚽️Sidny Lopes Cabral is your Hyundai Goal of the Tournament winner at the FIFA World Cup 2026! 🌟#FIFAWorldCup #Hyundai #HGOTT #HyundaiGOTT2026 @Hyundai_Global pic.twitter.com/jeZ7kqI1CG— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) July 27, 2026 The 23-year-old..

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Willis Ojal explains why Strathmore Leos failed to defend Prinsloo 7s title

Strathmore Leos head coach Willis Ojal has attributed his side’s failure to defend the Prinsloo 7s title to the departure of key players and injuries that disrupted the team’s campaign in Nakuru.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2025 champions endured a disappointing start to the 2026 National Sevens Circuit opening leg, suffering a 19-14 defeat to Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) Rugby in their opening pool match.Zetech Oaks coach lists ingredients for National 7s Circuit Division One survivalThey bounced back with a commanding 36-0 victory over Kisumu RFC before playing out a 5-5 draw with Daystar Falcons. However, the results left them third in Pool C, denying them a place in the Cup quarterfinals.The Leos were forced to settle for the Challenge Trophy, where they defeated Embu RFC 19-0 in the quarterfinals and Impala RFC 22-5 in the semifinals before overcoming Menengai Oilers in the final to finish ninth overall.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868134##Refle..

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Lewa lost 200 million to stay in Barca

The modern day footballers (especially the elite ones) are multi-milliners and that is a fact, which is not so pretty noways, considering the importance of their work compared to other occupations. And time and time again, the players are proving that even that huge sum is somehow not enough. We see that not only older players, but even much younger ones are going into the less important leagues, or worse teams just for huge amounts of money. There are some of them who are still looking for other things like the quality of the league and statue of the club, or a possibility to win major trophies, and Robert Lewandowski is one of them.🚨🗣 Pini Zahavi reveals Laporta’s message to Lewandowski: “Tell Robert that we love him. He is part of our history. He is the man who saved Barça.”Zahavi believes there will always be a place for Lewandowski at the club if he wants to return in the future.👀 Would you like… pic.twitter.com/bI8qD6g1BQ— Barca Xtra (@Barcaxtr) July 27, 2026 To be fair, it’s not..

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BETTING GUIDE: Gornik Zabrze vs Fenerbahce, Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Vikingur Predictions

BETTING GUIDE: Gornik Zabrze vs Fenerbahce IstanbulGornik Zabrze face the biggest European test of their season when they welcome Turkish giants Fenerbahce to Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Polish Cup winners trail 1-0 after the first leg in Istanbul, meaning they must produce a special performance in front of their home fans to keep their Champions League dream alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868161##Kick-off: 9:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 28 JulyVenue: Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla, Zabrze, PolandGroup: UEFA Champions League – Second Qualifying Round (Second Leg)Current standings: Fenerbahce lead 1-0 on aggregate.Qualification implications: The winner on aggregate advances to the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, while the loser drops into the UEFA Europa League qualifying pathway.BETTING GUIDE: Lincoln Red Imps vs Mjallby, Dinamo Zagreb vs FC Thun Predict..

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Zetech Oaks coach lists ingredients for National 7s Circuit Division One survival

Fresh from sealing promotion to Division One of the National 7s Circuit, Zetech Oaks head coach Ramsfield Matekwa has outlined the key factors he believes will help his side retain their top-flight status throughout the 2026 campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Oaks earned their promotion after a dominant display at the Prinsloo 7s, where they were crowned Division Two champions following an emphatic 41-0 victory over Kabarak University in the final played on Sunday, 26 July at Nakuru Athletic Club.The triumph secured their place among elite teams, with Zetech now set to make their Division One debut at this weekend’s Dala 7s in Kisumu.Daystar Falcons coach breaks down two reasons behind Prinsloo 7s quarterfinal lossFor Matekwa, consistency will be the biggest determinant of whether the Oaks can avoid an immediate return to Division Two.”Consistency has been our biggest challenge because it goes hand in hand with player availability and continuity. This season, we s..

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Rally driver Maxine Wahome acquitted by court over boyfriend’s death

Rally driver Maxine Wahome has been acquitted of the murder of her late boyfriend, Assad Khan, after the High Court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case linking her to his death.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a ruling delivered on Tuesday, 28 July, Justice Lilian Mutende found that the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had not presented sufficient evidence to warrant placing Wahome on her defence, effectively bringing the high-profile case to an end.“In totality, having considered all the evidence before the court, the case presented by the prosecution has failed to establish a prima facie case warranting that the accused person be placed on her defence,” Justice Mutende ruled.Mozzart Kenya Cup standouts earn Malkia Strikers provisional call-upsThe prosecution had called 29 witnesses in an effort to prove that Wahome was responsible for the injuries that led to Khan’s death. However, the court found that the evidence did not sufficien..

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