There is something deeply poetic about the Black Stars and the World Cup Finals. In 2010, they carried the entire African continent on their shoulders until that fateful winter day when Luis Suárez’s infamous handball denied Dominic Adiyiah’s goal-bound header.In an instant, Suárez became public enemy number one across Africa. Yet, this team was always meant for a grander purpose. Conceived by Africa’s greatest pan-Africanist, Kwame Nkrumah, the Black Stars were created to represent black independence and excellence, named after Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line shipping company. That pioneering 1960s side even played glamorous exhibition matches against Real Madrid and West Germany.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsFast forward to 2026, and Ghana is preparing to face Panama, Croatia, and their former colonizers, England, in the World Cup group stage. No African nation has qualified for more World Cups in the 21st century than Ghana (2006, 2010, 2014, 2022, and 2026).From their ..

The National Super League (NSL) enters its penultimate round on Sunday with all 10 fixtures set to kick off simultaneously at 3PM., as the battle for promotion, the title, and survival reaches a decisive stage.The spotlight will be at Awendo Stadium, where league leaders Migori Youth host Equity FC in a high-stakes clash that could determine the destination of the title and one of the automatic promotion slots.##NAJAVA_MECA_9787913##Migori hold a four-point lead over second-placed 3K FC and know that victory will take them to 80 points, securing both promotion and the NSL crown with a game to spare.The Mozzart Bet-backed side will also be seeking revenge after suffering a 3-2 defeat to Equity in the reverse fixture.With league glory within touching distance, Migori captain Kelly Otieno has called for caution against an opponent that has enjoyed an impressive second-round campaign.Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison open to playing for AFC Leopards“We are expecting a tough match. Equity is not a..

The Kenyan national football team, Harambee Stars, takes on Lesotho’s Crocodiles in the second of two international friendlies scheduled for Sunday, June 7, at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, from 4PM.Lesotho frustrated Kenya in the first match, played on Thursday at the same venue, after coming from behind to force a 1-1 draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_9787901##Gor Mahia defender Frank Odhiambo gave Kenya the lead in the 12th minute before Thabo Makhele equalised for Lesotho in the 70th minute.Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy expressed his disappointment with both the result and the performance, attributing it largely to the number of new players in the squad.However, the former Bafana Bafana striker was also pleased to have had the opportunity to assess several newcomers and promised changes to the team setup for Sunday’s encounter.Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison open to playing for AFC LeopardsOnce again, Harambee Stars head into the match as favourites, courtesy of their supe..

Migori Youth head coach Sammy Otulo believes his side holds a significant advantage in the race for promotion to the FKF Premier League, citing their upcoming home clash against fellow promotion contenders Equity as a crucial opportunity to strengthen their bid.The tactician’s confidence is backed by Migori Youth’s formidable home record this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9787901##The Migori-based outfit remains unbeaten at home, having won 14 matches and drawn two. Their impressive haul of 44 points on home soil has played a pivotal role in their push for the National Super League (NSL) title and promotion.Speaking ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes encounter against Equity, Otulo acknowledged the pressure that has defined the promotion race but remained optimistic about his team’s chances.”Every game is difficult. For the last 10 matches, the gap between the top teams has been very small, so every game comes with pressure,” said Otulo.Gor Mahia’s Enock Morrison open to playing for AFC Leopards”I t..

The rivalry between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid appears set to spill over into yet another transfer saga.Relations between the two Spanish heavyweights have been tense ever since Barcelona attempted to lure Julian Alvarez away from the capital earlier this summer. The Catalans reportedly submitted an offer worth around €100 million for the Argentine forward, only for Atletico to immediately reject it, pointing to the staggering €500 million release clause in his contract. The situation escalated further when Atletico responded with a series of mocking social media posts, leaving little doubt that tensions between the clubs had reached a new level.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Now, the battle is shifting to a different set of targets.For months, Atletico believed they were leading the race for Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese playmaker became available after leaving Manchester City and was viewed as Diego Simeone’s preferred solution in attacking midfield. However, recent developments suggest Barce..

Ecuador’s final friendly match before they play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will see them take on Guatemala on Sunday at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in the USA.Download our MozzartSport app for more newsWith the Ecuadorians set to take on the Ivory Coast in their first group match on Monday, 15 June, this weekend’s clash with Guatemala will be key preparation ahead of that fixture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9784954##Ecuador enters this fixture in phenomenal defensive rhythm, establishing themselves as one of the hardest teams to break down in international football.Across their last five outings, La Tricolour have remained entirely unbeaten, picking up two victories and three stalemates while scoring an average of 1.17 goals and conceding a microscopic 0.67 goals per game.Their solid home form features a commanding 2-0 triumph over New Zealand and a recent 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia, maintaining a record where 83% of their games finish under 2.5 goals.German gem misses WC through injury, Burkinabe..

They might not have made it to the 2025/26 FKF Premier League Team of the Season, but the quintet of Kelly Madada, Razel Omondi, Musa Oundo, James Kinyanjui and Humphrey Aroko impressed at least in the eyes of AFC Leopards midfielder Tyson Otieno.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kenya Police FC midfielder, who made it to the Team of the Season, was quick to identify the players who stood out throughout the season.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Unpacking the FKFPL Player Of The Season debateMadada was sensational for AFC Leopards, where he played in midfield alongside Musa Oundo and Tyson Otieno as the trio led Ingwe to an impressive second-place finish on the log.Razel Omondi, 16, who made his league debut this season, also announced his presence on the big stage with a bang, putting in impressive performances, including scoring a brace on the final day, attracting praise from Tyson.##NAJAVA_MECA_9784954##“There is a kid at Sharks called Razel. He is onto something big,” said..

Age is just a number, they say – well, Dick Advocaat made sure to prove it himself.On June 14, when Curacao face off with Germany in Houston on their historic World Cup debut, the veteran tactician who already has two WC appearances (with the Netherlands in 1994, and South Korea in 2006) will officially become the oldest manager ever to coach at a World Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9770883##Ronaldo and Dick Advocaat, 1994. pic.twitter.com/IXP5cDt37J— 90s Football (@90sfootball) April 12, 2025 Advocaat will be 78 years and 260 days old, surpassing Otto Rehhagel, who led Greece at the 2010 FIFA World Cup at 71 years and 317 days. Interestingly, Rehhagel will be leapfrogged by three coaches – Ghana’s Carlos Queiroz, who was 69 days and 273 days old in November 2022 in the dugout of Iran at the Qatar WC, but also the current Czech Republic boss Miroslav Koubek, and South Africa’s Hugo Broos.On the other hand, Advocaat led Curacao, a small island in the Caribbean Sea, to their maiden World Cup after s..

On most weekends, the dusty grounds of Ekwanda-Ebusiratsi AFC Primary School come alive with the sounds of football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCoaches bark instructions from the touchline, and supporters gather to cheer on a team that has steadily become one of the most recognisable grassroots football projects in Vihiga County.To many, Simba Youth FC is simply a county league side currently leading Zone A of the Vihiga County League.Their recent 2-0 victory over Equator Boys of Maseno School strengthened their position at the top of the standings and opened a four-point gap with just four matches remaining before the mid-season break.Harambee Starlets lose to Zambia on penalties in Four Nations Tournament openerYet for those who know the club closely, Simba Youth is about much more than football.Behind every training session, every league match and every young player wearing the club’s colours lies a story of opportunity, mentorship and community support.It is a story..