Newly promoted FKF Premier League side Mombasa United have confirmed the departure of 14 players as the club begins a major squad overhaul ahead of the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Mombasa-based outfit announced the exits through an official statement on their social media platforms, thanking the players for their commitment and contribution during their time at the club as preparations for life in the top flight gather pace.Among the headline departures is Harambee Sand Stars international Answar Shamun, one of the most recognisable names on the released list. Gor Mahia coach defends decision to rotate squad against Ugandan championsShamun, who represented Kenya at the 2023 Africa Beach Games in Tunisia, joined Sofapaka later that year before moving to Mombasa United, where he played a role in the club’s successful promotion campaign.Also leaving the club is experienced defender Rodgers Aloro, a former league champion with Tusker, whose experience pro..

Teenage sensation Edmund Serem could hardly hide his emotions after announcing himself on the Commonwealth Games stage with gold, while Diana Wanza described her silver medal as another unforgettable chapter in the best season of her career as Kenya enjoyed a dream start to the athletics programme in Glasgow, Scotland.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSerem delivered Kenya’s first athletics gold medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games on Monday night, storming to victory in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase before Wanza added silver in the women’s 10,000m to cap an impressive opening day.The 18-year-old produced a devastating kick in the final lap to clock 8:18.23 and lead an all-Kenyan podium sweep. Simon Koech crossed the line second in 8:18.59, while Leonard Bett claimed bronze in 8:21.63.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868129##Still soaking in the biggest moment of his fledgling career, Serem admitted he never imagined he would leave Glasgow with gold until the closing stages of the race.“I was ..

Xabi Alonso marked his first game in charge of Chelsea with a victory, but his side had to overcome a resilient Western Sydney Wanderers team in an entertaining 6-4 pre-season thriller. The Blues fought back repeatedly before Joao Pedro stole the spotlight with a late hat-trick to secure the win.Played at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, the contest featured constant momentum swings, with the lead changing hands several times. While Chelsea impressed going forward, defensive lapses exposed areas Alonso will undoubtedly look to address before the new season begins.First pre-season minutes in the tank for the Blues. ✔️ pic.twitter.com/FC9iNXs3mU— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 28, 2026 The Spaniard opted for a mixed lineup, handing opportunities to several youngsters alongside a handful of established first-team players. Tosin Adarabioyo, Liam Delap, and Dario Essugo were the experienced names in an otherwise youthful starting XI.Chelsea started brightly despite the difficult playing surface, which..

This day has finally come. After waiting for so long and after refusing many clubs and national teams, Zinedine Zidane finally got his wish. France and Real’s legend was officially announced as the new national team coach. After Didier Deschamps decided to call it quits, it was obvious that there is no other candidate apart from Zidane. Former Real and Juventus player signed a contract that will see him lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers. He will debut with the team in September, when France will play four games: Turkey September 25 and then they will face Belgium (twice) and Italy.𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗭𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗘, 𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗦𝗘́𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗘 𝗟’𝗘𝗤𝗨𝗜𝗣𝗘 𝗗𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 🐓🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/5ocGyYETNm— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) July 28, 2026 Needles to say, Zidane was thrilled at the press conference. “Today is a continuation for me, a dream come true. I had offers for four or five years to take over a club and I refused them all for the French national team. It’s the only thing I wa..

Gor Mahia assistant captain Michael Kibwage has rallied his teammates to respond strongly after their heartbreaking defeat to Vipers SC, insisting the race for a place in the CECAFA Kagame Cup semi-finals is far from over.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsK’Ogalo suffered a painful 1-0 defeat to the Uganda Premier League champions at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Monday. Substitute Gusto Mulongo struck deep into stoppage time to hand Vipers all three points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868129##The result left Gor Mahia with three points from two Group A matches, while Vipers moved to the summit with a perfect six points.Reacting to the late setback, Kibwage admitted the defeat was difficult to take but maintained that the team remains fully focused on sealing a semi-final berth when they face Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine in their final group match on Friday.“Heartbreaking to lose in the last minute yesterday. But the pain is a driver for our final group game. The target for a semi-final sl..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has stood by his decision to overhaul his starting line-up in the CECAFA Kagame Cup defeat to Vipers SC, insisting the changes were necessary as he continues to evaluate his squad ahead of a busy campaign.K’Ogalo fell to a 1-0 loss against the Ugandan champions in what was their first defeat of the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868129##The result sparked debate among supporters after Akonnor made nine changes to the side that featured in the previous match. However, the Ghanaian tactician believes the tournament is serving its intended purpose by allowing every player an opportunity to stake a claim for a place in the team.According to Akonnor, squad rotation is unavoidable with nearly 30 players available and matches coming every three days. He argued that the CECAFA Kagame Cup provides the ideal environment to assess every member of the squad before attention shifts to the FKF Premier League and CAF Champions League.Rwanda’s military forced to apologi..

For years, one of Chelsea’s biggest problems has not been the lack of individual quality—although it is clear the club has not been at the level required to compete for the biggest honors for some time—but rather the shortage of experienced leaders in the dressing room. Whether that trend was caused by the coaches or the club’s hierarchy mattered less, as Xabi Alonso is already working to bring enough experience into the squad he is building. After Danny Welbeck, the Spanish manager has now set his sights on another veteran footballer—Jordan Henderson.Chelsea’s reported targets this summer:▪️35-year-old Danny Welbeck▪️36-year-old Jordan HendersonDidn’t see that coming 😅 pic.twitter.com/hVQlm6v3Z9— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 27, 2026 According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Chelsea are actively working on signing Henderson at Alonso’s request and are currently favorites to complete the deal, despite interest from several other Premier League clubs. Brentford are reportedly willing to le..

Juventus tried to hijack the deal, but it appears they joined the race too late. John Stones is on his way to Inter.According to Sky Sports, the experienced England international has reached a verbal agreement with the reigning Serie A champions on a two-year contract. Unless there is a dramatic late twist, Stones will arrive at San Siro, where Inter will once again capitalize on a Manchester City departure.🚨⚫️🔵 BREAKING: John Stones to Inter, here we go! Approval on contract terms just arrived, all confirmed.Deal until June 2028, no option for further year. Salary around €4m net per season.Stones will undergo medical in Milano soon.Story from today, confirmed. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/1lKvFvH2gk— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2026 >Last summer, the Nerazzurri signed Manuel Akanji on loan after the Swiss defender sought more playing time, before making the move permanent this summer for €16 million. Stones, however, will arrive as a free agent after his contract with City e..