The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Sports and Culture has warned the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Local Organising Committee (LOC) that there will be no room for delays in delivering Kenya’s hosting commitments.The committee directed the LOC chaired by Nicholas Musonye to strictly adhere to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) timelines, particularly on key infrastructure projects such as Talanta Sports City, while also demanding accountability over expenditure on stadium consultancy services.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827032##Responding to the committee, Musonye said hosting Africa’s biggest football competition requires the full participation of government rather than relying solely on the Ministry of Sports.”Afcon is a huge, huge event in our history. For us to succeed, we have put inter-agency coordination together.”Gor Mahia announce date for launching new jerseyMusonye said successful AFCON hosts around the continent have adopted a whole-of-government approach, br..

The last season was forgettable, but Chelsea hope the next one could be their chance to return to the top of English football. To achieve that, the Blues will have to plan carefully and invest wisely – something they already appear to have started doing.Around six weeks after Xabi Alonso took charge at Stamford Bridge, he landed his first signing – officially the best defender in Serie A last season, right-back Marco Palestra.Our newest addition has arrived. 👋 pic.twitter.com/46fw9snyWq— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 1, 2026 Despite being on the verge of joining Inter Milan, the 21-year-old ultimately ended up at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea outbid the Nerazzurri, whose €45 million offer couldn’t match the Blues’ €60 million (including €3 million in bonuses).Palestra’s now-former club, Atalanta, had no hesitation in accepting the offer, and neither did the player, who will earn twice as much in London as he did in Bergamo.The public in England views the defender as a long-term investme..

Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have set Sunday, 2 August, as the date for their much-anticipated Annual General Meeting (AGM).Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a media briefing shared on the club’s official social media platforms, Secretary General Nick Arum announced that the meeting will bring together registered members, with the venue and agenda to be communicated in due course.”It is now my pleasure to give notice of our Annual General Meeting, which will be held on August 2, 2026. The venue will be announced in due course, and we call upon all registered members to prepare for that occasion.The agenda will also be communicated in good time. We hope everyone will be available to attend,” Arum said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9823515##The announcement comes just days after rivals AFC Leopards held their own AGM, where members turned up in large numbers to deliberate on issues affecting the club.For K’Ogalo, however, the meeting carries even greater significance becaus..

Tanzania Women Premier League champions, Simba Queens, have bid an emotional farewell to Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa after confirming her departure to Egyptian Women’s Premier League side FC Masar.The Kenyan international has signed a two-year contract with the Egyptian outfit, bringing to an end a successful four-year spell at the Msimbazi-based club, where she established herself as one of East Africa’s most prolific forwards.##NAJAVA_MECA_9827033##Speaking exclusively to Citizen Digital, Simba Queens Sporting Director Selemani Makanya revealed that the club had hoped to retain the striker but opted not to stand in her way after she received an attractive offer from Egypt as her contract neared its expiry.“We have officially released her for Masaf FC after her contract with us comes to an end. We were engaging her for a new contract but through her manager she got a good offer in the Egyptian side and as our culture, we don’t deny a player opportunity for growth, that..

So, the knockout phase has finally arrived, and England seem to be prepared for it. The Three Lions have high hopes for this tournament and their recent record at major competitions (two Euro finals, one World Cup semi-final) puts them in the ‘favorites’ category. Since co-host Mexico defeated Ecuador, they will face the winner of England – DR Congo game and some fans are already looking towards Mexico. But the Leopards are not to be underestimated. DR Congo already proved to be a very tough nation, with a surprise draw against favorites Portugal at the beginning of the World Cup. The Leopards also managed to defeat two African giants (Nigeria and Cameroon) on their way to this tournament and have been participants in the last four AFCON’s.🏴 England IN FIFA World Cup 🏆🏴 1930 — DIDN’T ENTER ❌🏴 1934 — DIDN’T ENTER ❌🏴 1938 — DIDN’T ENTER ❌🏴 1950 — GROUP STAGE ❌🏴 1954 — QUARTER-FINALS ❌🏴 1958 — GROUP STAGE ❌🏴 1962 — QUARTER-FINALS ❌🏴 1966 — CHAMPIONS 🏆🏴 1970 — QUARTER-FINALS ❌🏴 1974 —… pic..

BETTING GUIDE: United States vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe United States head into their Round of 32 clash as group winners and one of the more balanced attacking sides in the tournament so far.Mauricio Pochettino’s team have shown strong intensity going forward, especially in their wins over Paraguay and Australia, and will rely heavily on home advantage once again.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBosnia and Herzegovina arrive as one of the best third-placed qualifiers, surviving a mixed group stage campaign. Despite heavy defeat to Switzerland, they showed resilience in key moments and will look to frustrate the USA with a compact defensive structure and experienced leadership in attack.##NAJAVA_MECA_9826773##Kick-off: 3:00 AM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa ClaraRound of 32 (Knockout Stage)Current standings: Knockout stage – winner progresses to Round of 16No surprise: Koeman quits as Netherlands head coachQualification implications: Winner advances to R..

After navigating their way through the group stage, Belgium and Senegal are set to battle for a place in the Round of 16 when they meet at Seattle Stadium in the Round of 32.Belgium arrive as Group G winners after finishing the opening phase on a high. The Red Devils struggled to find top gear early on, drawing 1-1 with Egypt before being held to a frustrating stalemate by Iran.Belgium and Senegal both scored FIVE in their last World Cup match 🇧🇪🇸🇳🔥Now they go head-to-head for a place in the next round 🍿 pic.twitter.com/CJkIfDdGpB— OneFootball (@OneFootball) July 1, 2026 However, they saved their best performance for last, producing a dominant 5-0 victory over New Zealand to seal first place. Rudi Garcia’s men are hoping to build on their impressive recent form, having gone nine consecutive matches without defeat in all competitions. Belgium’s finest World Cup campaign remains their third-place finish in 2018, while their most recent appearance in Qatar ended in an unexpected group-sta..