Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga, 16, after beating off competition from Arsenal for the highly rated teenager.The Premier League runners-up are in advanced talks with Leicester over a deal worth around £10 million, with negotiations between the clubs progressing well after Arsenal pulled out of the race, believing the Championship club’s asking price was too steep.Jeremy Monga Vs Preston North End (A) 16/08/2025Berta thinks £10M is too much for him 🥀😂 pic.twitter.com/wwOUXwu15u— 🇵🇸🔗 (@Sir_Gunners) July 2, 2026 A key figure behind City’s pursuit is new head coach Enzo Maresca, who worked closely with Monga during his spell in charge of Leicester and is understood to be a strong admirer of the 16-year-old winger of Zambian descent.Despite his age, Monga has already established himself as one of England’s most exciting young prospects. He made his Premier League debut in April 2025 at just 15 years and 271 days old, becoming the third..

AFC Leopards have disclosed that a KSh79 million legal claim linked to a long-running kit sponsorship dispute poses a major threat to the club’s financial stability despite posting improved financial results for the year ending 31 December, 2025.During the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), treasurer Newton Lime revealed that Ingwe generated KSh145.2 million in revenue and recorded a surplus of KSh16.2 million after spending KSh129 million during the financial year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826863##The club’s biggest source of income came from sponsors Betika, Azam TV and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), which contributed KSh107.4 million.Ticket and merchandise sales brought in KSh23 million, while membership fees generated KSh8.7 million and donations accounted for KSh5.92 million.However, Lime warned members that the club is facing a fresh legal liability of KSh79 million arising from an ongoing dispute with former kit partner Nsejjere Sports LLC, a figure that has not been included in th..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has called on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to stop staging FKF Premier League matches at Dandora StadiumHe says the playing surface does not meet the standards required for top-flight football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9830384##Akonnor, who guided Gor Mahia to the 2025-26 league title, watched his side play several matches at the Nairobi County-owned facility with mixed results during the campaign.While the stadium has become a regular venue since reopening in March 2024 following renovations reportedly costing KSh276 million, the Ghanaian tactician believes the quality of the pitch remains a major concern.“When we were asked to go to Dandora, the field is not really appropriate for the league. If you asked me, I would say authorities must not allow these games to be played in such areas,” Akonnor said on Gor TV while reflecting on the challenges he encountered during his first season in Kenyan football.Nairobi United, Gor Mahia charged over Dandora chao..

Switzerland have beaten Algeria in the World Cup round of 32 at BC Place, booking their spot in the last 16.The Swiss led at half-time after ​Johan Manzambi’s brilliant run teed up Breel Embolo for a close-range finish inside the opening 10 minutes.Dan Ndoye then doubled the advantage barely 50 seconds into the second half, after which Algeria struggled to get themselves back into the game and always seemed second best after a bright start.Switzerland will now face either Colombia or Ghana in the round of 16. First halfThe first half started at a frantic pace, with Algeria looking the brighter side in the opening exchanges and creating the first clear opening in the sixth minute.Belghali’s low delivery picked out Houssem Aouar inside the box, but the midfielder completely miscued his effort before Algeria were denied penalty appeals two minutes later after Manuel Akanji’s challenge on Ramiz Zerrouki was waved away by referee Yael Falcon Perez.Switzerland weathered the early pressure be..

Goncalo Ramos grabbed a 94th-minute winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had scored his first goal in a World Cup knockout stage as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia and progress to the last 16 at BMO Field in TorontoSecond-half substitute Ramos rose above two Croatia defenders to head in from a superb Rafael Leao cross as a pulsating match looked to be heading for extra-time.In the last 16 Portugal will face European champions Spain at Dallas Stadium, Texas, on Monday 6 July##NAJAVA_MECA_9827119##The first half started at a lively tempo, with both Portugal and Croatia enjoying spells of possession before Roberto Martinez’s men gradually took control, dominating the contest but failing to find a breakthrough against a resilient Croatian defence.Croatia registered the first effort on target in the third minute when Ivan Perisic tested Diogo Costa with a tame strike, but Portugal responded two minutes later through Bruno Fernandes. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9826858##Set up by Rafael Leao, Fernande..

Given their tradition and history, whenever Germany do not win the World Cup trophy, their campaign can be considered unsuccessful. At least that was the case while Die Mannschaft were a football force to be reckoned with.After two group-stage exits in 2018 and 2022, and a Round of 32 elimination by Paraguay on penalties, Germany are at a crossroads, and the first to pay the price for the failure in the USA, Canada, and Mexico will, as things stand, be the head coach, Julian Nagelsmann.🚨💣 BREAKING | Julian Nagelsmann has today been advised by the DFB to consider stepping down.If he does not resign, the current plan is to dismiss him. He remains in charge for now, final decision still pending. Nagelsmann had the opportunity today to explain the reasons… pic.twitter.com/sRevk0NrHo— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 2, 2026 According to German outlets BILD and Sky Sports, the 38-year-old tactician had a meeting with the DFB (German Football Association) top officials – President Bern..