Lamine Yamal is once again making an outspoken case for himself with regard to the Ballon d’Or. In doing so, he also allows himself a little dig at Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane.In an interview with former professional Jorge Valdano for Movistar Plus, the 19-year-old Barcelona attacker said the Ballon d’Or should, in principle, go to the best player rather than the one who has scored the most goals.”I think the Ballon d’Or should go to the best player in the world, full stop. Not to a player who has scored 80 goals, because if you score 80 goals, you get the top scorer award for that. Those are two completely different things that people do not understand,” said Yamal.While others sing their own praises, true Ballon d’Or frontrunner says: “That’s complicated”For the Spanish world and European champion, the best player is not always the top scorer as well.”The best player in the world is the one where, as a commentator, you are following a match and enjoying it – you see him and think: ‘Th..

Kenya U15 boys’ national team have been placed in Group Z of the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup and Festival, scheduled to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan from Thursday, 22 to Friday, 30 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya, whose place in the tournament was exclusively reported by Mozzart Sport, have been pooled against Chad, Malta, Niger, North Macedonia and Panama, with the competition attracting a record total of 191 national teams divided into 32 groups.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968730##As per the tournament schedule, Patrick Nyale’s side will play all five of its group stage matches across three days.Kenya’s first game will come on Saturday, 24 October, when they come up against Malta in Pitch 8B, before playing two games each on Sunday, 25 and Monday, 26 October.Akonnor calls for focus as Gor Mahia target premier league title defenceOn 25th, Kenya will play Panama at Pitch 6B, before taking on North Macedonia in Pitch 7B.On 26th, Kenya will wrap up its phase one of round-..

Saturday’s early Premier League kickoff pits crisis club against crisis club, as Tottenham Hotspur welcome Aston Villa to their home.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsNeither side has a single top-flight win to shout about in 2026-2027, but unlike their hapless hosts, the Lions at least managed to snap their Premier League goal drought in gameweek four.Roberto De Zerbi’s men succumbed to a 3-1 EFL Cup reverse against Liverpool midweek, extending their winless run in all competitions to four games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968560##Finding themselves in 17th place with just two points and zero Premier League goals scored, the dreaded boos are already ringing out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Aston Villa’s start to the season has also been far from smooth, collecting just one point from four top-flight outings to sit 19th in the standings.However, Unai Emery’s side appear to be turning the corner in front of goal. After netting just once in their opening four matches overall, Villa have ..

Kenya Aquatics Technical Director Omar Omari has declared the stage set for this weekend’s National Time Trials Swimming Championship, where more than 250 swimmers, drawn from over 40 clubs, will take to the water at Potterhouse School Senior on Saturday, 19 to Sunday, 20 September.With places in the national team on the line, Omari expects a fiercely contested two days of short-course racing, as swimmers seek to translate months of preparation into times worthy of national selection.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more news“We are more than ready. The technical officials have been adequately trained, and the venue is also ready,” Omari said ahead of the championship. “The coaches have done their job, and now it is the athletes to prove themselves. We expect competitive racing because there is a lot at stake, particularly with selection to the national team.”The championship carries added significance, as it will be used to select Kenya’s team for the 11th Africa Aquatics Zone III S..

It’s time for Patrick Vieira to step up and show what he’s made of.After spending much of his playing career at some of the greatest clubs in the world (AC Milan, Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan, Manchester City) and cutting his teeth as a coach in the USA (New York City), France (Nice, Strasbourg), England (Crystal Palace), and Italy (Genoa), the Frenchman takes on his first international challenge, and not with just any national team.Super Eagles ready to fly high: Osimhen, Lookman & Iwobi headline Nigeria squadAlthough he is a Les Bleus legend, Vieira was born in Senegal and lived there until he was eight, so taking charge of the Lions of Teranga’s bench must mean more to him than just another job.Precisely a month ago, the 50-year-old was appointed Senegal manager, and his debut game awaits him in a week, when the Lions of Teranga host Mozambique in the opener of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.Motsepe rules out Plan B as East Africa races to ready for AFCON 202..

After a record-breaking start to their Premier League campaign, Brighton host reigning champions Arsenal, who are bidding to maintain their perfect start to the season.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsFar from being weighed down by the pressure of being champions for the first time in two decades, Arsenal have risen to the challenge by winning all seven of their competitive games so far this term.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968586##The Gunners battled to a 2-0 win over Sunderland last week for a ninth successive league victory, their longest such run since March 2004 when they went on to claim the title without losing a game.Kick-off: 5:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 19 SeptemberVenue: American Express Stadium, BrightonPremier League Round 5Current standings: Arsenal (1st, 12 pts), Brighton (5th, 7 pts)While others sing their own praises, true Ballon d’Or frontrunner says: “That’s complicated”Qualification implications: Arsenal aim to maintain top spot in the Premier League, while Brighton..

Chelsea’s new era under Xabi Alonso has started with plenty of promise, but the Blues head to Brentford tonight looking to turn that early excitement into something more substantial.The Basque coach has breathed new life into Cole Palmer after a miserable year for the England star, while Morgan Rogers has already justified his hefty price tag. 22.00: (2.70) Brentford (3.50) Chelsea (2.50)The Blues opened the Premier League season with convincing wins over Fulham and Brighton, scoring seven goals in the process, before the momentum stalled with a 1-2 defeat at Arsenal and a 2-2 home draw against Hull last weekend. In between, Leeds were blown away 6-3 in the League Cup.That leaves Chelsea with just one point from their last two EPL games – and Alonso will want a reaction at Brentford (Friday, 10 pm).##LINKED_NEWS_68849##The Blues are not playing European football this season, leaving Alonso with a clear focus on domestic competition and, above all, the Premier League. A Champions League..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has urged his players to quickly put their disappointing CAF Champions League exit behind them and shift their attention to the new FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Ghanaian tactician wants his charges to respond positively when the league gets underway on Saturday, 19 September, after weeks of delay, with the defending champions hosting Murang’a Seal at Nyayo Stadium.Speaking through the club’s media, Akonnor stressed the need for his players to learn from their continental disappointment and immediately focus on the domestic campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968580##“It is about the players getting to wake up because this is their job. Such mistakes are not acceptable, we have got to focus,” he stated.Gor Mahia return to domestic action just days after their Champions League campaign came to a premature end against Egyptian champions Pyramids FC.K’Ogalo suffered a 2-0 defeat in the first leg at Nyayo before being hea..

This year started relatively well for the Nigeria national team, as they reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, only to suffer an unfortunate penalty-shootout defeat to the hosts, Morocco.However, the fact that they could only watch the World Cup from the comfort of their own homes after losing to DR Congo in the African play-offs and missing out on qualification must have been a bitter pill to swallow for the Super Eagles.##LINKED_NEWS_69086##Hence, as they prepare to embark on a new campaign, their motivation must be at an all-time high.The 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers are set to begin next week, so Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle announced a 24-man squad for the clashes against Madagascar at home (September 25) and Guinea-Bissau away (September 29).##TWITTER_

🚨🇳🇬 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋: The Super Eagles squad list for September’s AFCON qualifiers has been released! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/xwOh..