Five goals, a top scorer’s award and a place in the final would ordinarily be enough to define a successful tournament for any attacking midfielder. Yet for Gor Mahia Queens star Rael Kamanda, the recently concluded Super 8 Ladies Cup in Mombasa represented something much bigger than individual accolades.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe attacking midfielder was one of the standout performers at the tournament, finishing as the leading scorer with five goals while helping ProActive Legends (PAL) reach the final. Although PAL ultimately fell to Equity Queens on penalties after a goalless draw in the championship match, Kamanda leaves the Coast with memories that extend far beyond the football pitch.##NAJAVA_MECA_9816663##For the Nairobi-based player, the tournament was as much about empowerment, networking and personal development as it was about competition.”It was an impressive effort from me,” Kamanda says when reflecting on her goal-scoring exploits. “The tournament ho..

Whether it was because of the Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam, who had “tied” Harry Kane, because of England’s bad day in the office, or Carlos Queiroz’s exceptional defensive tactics – it doesn’t matter. The bottom line is that the Black Stars have caused one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup, holding off the mighty Three Lions to a goalless draw.And while the football public was admiring the African side, which turned their penalty area into a fortress almost impossible to breach, recognition came from the opposition as well.From a machine gun to firing blanks: Queiroz’s Black Stars tame Three LionsJude Bellingham was named Player of the Match and, as is customary, gave a brief interview in which he didn’t hold back his praise for the Ghanaians when asked how he felt about the award.”Yeah, I didn’t deserve it, to be honest. It probably should have gone to one of their lads, who defended so well.”Jude Bellingham says he didn’t deserve to be named Player of the Match ..

The draw against DR Congo put Cristiano Ronaldo under overwhelming pressure, but the victory over Uzbekistan yesterday lifted a significant weight off his shoulders.Portugal recorded their first win at the 2026 World Cup and are in a good position to advance as Group K winners, while CR7 himself netted a brace and finally delivered, joining the group of other superstars who have already put their names on the scoresheet, like Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi, and others.And finally – siuu! Ronaldo marches into history with a brace against UzbekistanHowever, following the triumph over the Asian side, the reporters seemed more interested in Cristiano’s comment on the Argentine’s stellar performances and his World Cup record than in his remarks about his own game, which did not please the Portuguese superstar.The video of a journalist trying to ask a question about Messi went viral, as his lead-in to the question “Yesterday Lionel Messi scored two goals…” was abru..

Ian Simiyu’s FKF Mozzart Bet Cup final performance for Tusker FC came against the backdrop of a major fitness scare that threatened to keep him out of the club’s season-defining match.The midfielder, who emerged as one of Tusker’s key players during the second half of the campaign, fell ill on the eve of the final in Kwale and was left uncertain about his chances of featuring in the showdown.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814303##According to the player, the illness significantly affected his preparation, leaving him unable to eat properly in the days leading up to the match.”I was afraid I would not play in the final,” Simiyu said in an interview with the club’s official website.”I was really unwell and I could not even eat. At some point I prayed and wondered, how I could work so hard yet not be there for what I had prayed for for so long. But I had faith and belief and I tried to push myself. I just ate fruits and built strength and energy to be ready for the final,” Simiyu adds.Kahata in as number..

Kenya Police FC and Kenya Police Bullets FC have set ambitious targets for the 2026-2027 season. The men’s team is determined to reclaim domestic supremacy while the women’s side eyes a historic place in the CAF Women’s Champions League.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe club’s Secretary General and a Commissioner of Police Chris Mmbwanga Oguso, outlined the objectives of both teams as preparations gather pace for the new campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814303##Kenya Police Bullets head into the season on the back of another successful domestic campaign after winning the FKF Women’s Premier League title for a third consecutive season. Having established themselves as the dominant force in Kenyan women’s football, the club is now targeting regional success as the next step in its growth.Oguso said the immediate goal for the Bullets is to win the CECAFA Women’s Club Championship in Rwanda, a feat that would secure qualification to the CAF Women’s Champions League.Former Gor Mahia fo..

Harambee Stars midfielder, Duke Abuya, played a key role as Young Africans SC secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Azam FC in a rescheduled Tanzania Premier League fixture played at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on Wednesday 24, June.Abuya was handed a place in the starting lineup as the defending champions took another significant step towards retaining their league crown.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe match carried huge implications in the title race as it came just days after Azam bundled out Yanga from the cup competition. Despite the eventual scoreline, the contest was far from straightforward in the opening stages. Azam FC produced a disciplined defensive display and frustrated Yanga for large spells of the first half, denying the league leaders clear scoring opportunities.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814294##However, just as it seemed the teams would head into the break deadlocked, Yanga found the breakthrough deep into first-half stoppage time. Ibrahim ‘Bacca’ Abdulla Hamad ros..

France started their World Cup campaign superbly, with two statement wins against Senegal and Iraq. Les Bleus have already secured their place in the last 32 and are on course to advance as Group I winners.To do so, they will need to avoid defeat against Norway in their final group-stage match on Friday (22.00). Unfortunately, they will have to do it without head coach Didier Deschamps.The 57-year-old received heartbreaking news yesterday, as his mother, Ginette, passed away.𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿France Head Coach Didier Deschamps has been granted permission to leave the team camp following the death of his mother Ginette Deschamps on… pic.twitter.com/tKVgrsu5Fh— Kawowo Sports (@KawowoSports) June 24, 2026 He left the national team camp to attend the funeral and will rejoin the squad in Boston afterward, meaning he will miss the clash against Norway.In Deschamps’ absence, his assistant coach Guy Stephen will take over his duties and lead..

Paris Saint-Germain have asked Juventus for information regarding Khephren Thuram. The two clubs have been in talks for some time over Randal Kolo Muani, and during those discussions Thuram’s name reportedly surfaced as a potential target. The Juventus midfielder recently rejected offers from Turkey and had expressed a desire to move to the Premier League. However, interest from the two-time European champions could force him to reconsider his plans. Juventus paid around 20 million euros for Thuram, and his market value has roughly doubled over the last two years, meaning PSG would likely need to spend about 40 million to sign the younger son of legendary French defender Lilian Thuram.❗️PSG want Khephren Thuram: there’s been concrete negotiations following talks with Juventus. The midfielder would like to move to Paris. Spalletti considers him expendable and believes he would generate a substantial capital gain. The Thuram and Kolo Muani deals could also… pic.twitter.com/SKS28ukPgb— Ju..

FKF Premier League side, KCB FC, are preparing for a significant squad rebuild ahead of the 2026-2027 season, with at least 11 players set to leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the month.The Bankers are looking to reshape their squad following a disappointing campaign in which they finished seventh in the FKF Premier League standings with 48 points, falling short of their ambitions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814303##Among the high-profile departures are experienced campaigners Francis Kahata, Boniface Omondi, and Clyde Senaji. Goalkeeper Bonphas Munyasa is also set to move on after his deal runs out.The Bankers will also part ways with foreign trio Tedja Wanumbi, Fadhil Masoud Mwanyimvua, and Yafeesi Mubiru, all of whom joined the club before the start of last season. After failing to make the desired impact, the club has opted not to renew their contracts beyond June.Gor Mahia turn to Ugandan midfielder in bid to replace Enock MorrisonThe list of players heading for the exit..