Anthony Martial has reportedly turned down a huge payday in Libya as he closes in on a move to Malaga.The former Manchester United forward is in advanced talks with the Spanish club, according to Foot Mercato, as the 30-year-old looks to revive a career that has drifted away from the spotlight in recent years.Martial has been a free agent since terminating his contract with Mexican side CF Monterrey and is now closing in on a return to La Liga, where Malaga are currently 18th. The Frenchman has also rejected two approaches from Ligue 1 clubs as he weighs up his next move.##LINKED_NEWS_45750##But the most eye-catching offer came from Libya.Al-Ittihad Tripoli, who recently brought in Moroccan winger Sofiane Boufal, made a major financial push to convince Martial to move to North Africa. The club reportedly offered him a two-year deal worth €10 million net, along with a €5 million signing-on bonus.That is a package worth €15 million. Martial said no.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Instead, the former M..

The Ministry of Sports is developing new terms for the person who will occupy the position of the Sports Registrar after Rose Wasike retired last month.Among the changes to be introduced is that the holder of the position will be employed on a fixed term contract.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe position will be advertised in the next month as the current holder, Chacha Marowa , who holds the position on acting capacity, does not qualify to hold the position by virtue of his current job group.The entry level for the Registrar of Sports is job group R while Marowa’s is at job group P.Surprisingly, however, another officer Nancy Seko who is job group ‘R’ was overlooked for the vacant position and has since returned to the Attorney General’s office where she had been seconded from.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961668##Under the civil service regulations, the holder of the position is two job groups below the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports.According to authoritative sources ..

The 2026-2027 FKF Premier League (FKFPL) season is set to proceed with its tentative commencement date of Saturday, 19 September, following successful talks pitting the Football Kenya Federation, and representatives of the top-tier clubs.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFKF, in a statement on Wednesday, 16 September, announced that an agreement was reached between the federation and club representatives, paving the way for the league to finally begin.The decision from the Wednesday meeting, dispelled fears that teams were not ready to kickstart the already delayed season, owing to lack of a general consensus.11 foreign-based players axed from Harambee Stars’ final squad for 2027 AFCON qualifiersIn announcing the clubs agreement, FKF did not clarify which rules the new league season will run under, but singled out various provisions that were newly implemented.Among the key matters reviewed in the meeting were the implementation of the foreign players’ quota, and the provisio..

Ajax Amsterdam have decided to take a gamble on Yves Bissouma.The Dutch giants have handed the former Tottenham midfielder a way back into the spotlight, signing the 30-year-old on a free transfer after his career stalled badly during a turbulent spell in North London.Bissouma’s Tottenham chapter ended with his contract expiring in June, bringing an underwhelming final season to a close. He made just 11 appearances during his final campaign and struggled to convince the coaching staff that he could be relied upon.##TWITTER_

Welcome to Ajax, welcome to Amsterdam.

Ajax has reached an agreement with Yves Bissouma! 🇲🇱 pic.twitter.com/QjTHdnVkRE

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) September 16, 2026

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Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has dropped majority of his foreign legion in his final squad for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a now-trimmed 24-man squad, the South African tactician has slashed 11 foreign-based players from his provisional side, while adding a new name in Exeter defender Vincent Harper.Among some high-profile names axed from the team include: vice-captain Joseph Okumu, goalkeeper Ian Otieno, Wrexham defender Zak Vyner, Celta Vigo’s Aldrine Kibet, and one of the surprise names in McCarthy’s provisional squad, Louis Millard.##NAJAVA_MECA_9962311##In a blow to the national team, McCarthy will also have to do without the services of Daniel Anyembe, Zech Obiero and Deon Woodman, who have all had their seasons abroad curtailed by injury.Other foreign-based players missing from the final squad are: goalkeeper Caleb Kramer, who has been included in Kenya’s provisional s..

It’s September, but Manchester United are acting as it’s July. The Red Devils were not so active during the recently finished transfer window, but since the start of September, they have been looking at new players. We wrote about Manchester’s interest in Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund and the British press is already adding another name – Jarrad Branthwaite. As much as Nmecha’s name was a surprise, mainly due to the fact that United already signed three new midfielders in July, the Everton defender totally makes sense.##LINKED_NEWS_69028##United started their squad rebuild last year, when they added three forwards to their ranks: Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha. This season, the midfield was revamped with Carlos Baleba, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans. And while the recruitment success is yet to be judged, defence is next for a reshuffle, and additions are needed badly. So, Manchester turned to their old target and a talented defender. Branthwaite was the subject..

Thirteen Kenyan rugby players are staring at a painful case of what might have been after visa delays denied them the opportunity to compete in the inaugural Ultimate 7s Championship and potentially earn millions of shillings.The players, who were selected across all six franchises taking part in the new global sevens competition, had already signed contracts before their planned departure for Europe.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe financial terms offered a significant incentive, with players divided into three payment tiers.Tier one players were set to earn €15,000, approximately Ksh2.25 million, while tier two players were guaranteed €14,000, worth about Ksh2.10 million. Tier three players were contracted to earn €12,000, approximately Ksh1.80 million.##NAJAVA_MECA_9961668##A player who spoke to Mozzart Sport on condition of anonymity revealed that half of the contracted amount was to be paid one week after arrival, with the balance due upon completion of the tourname..

For the past two years, Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s career has been on the decline. He has long since lost his place as Hansi Flick’s first-choice goalkeeper at Barcelona, while Joan Garcia’s arrival just cemented his status as a bench warmer.Last January – after recovering from a serious back injury – he was supposed to revive his career on loan at Girona, but another hamstring injury kept him sidelined for nearly six more months. Consequently, he made just three appearances in the previous campaign.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Last month, Barcelona loaned him to Ajax, where he’s facing the same task – getting his career back on track.After playing six consecutive games for the Dutch side, he was benched yesterday in a 5-1 league win over Willem II, but his comeback still seems to be gathering pace.However, alongside his club renaissance, Ter Stegen could also enjoy a remarkable resurgence with the Germany national team.The 34-year-old has made 44 appearances for Die Mannschaft since 2012, but has s..

Bizarre. That the most common impression after reading the article about Thomas Tuchel. The England manager took time to sit down with former England international and Sky Sports pundit Daniel Sturridge in a soon-to-be-released documentary called ‘Reflections: England’s World Cup Journey’. The film is due to be released today on the England app exclusively, but some parts were released today, and one bizarre Tuchel statement was highlighted.##TWITTER_

🗣️ "We had 10 matches in the US. Eight wins, one draw, one painful loss. But that is something to build on."

Thomas Tuchel on what the future holds with England… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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— The England Pod (@England_Pod) September 15, 2026

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