Few clubs in Kenyan football carry expectations quite like Bandari FC. For years, the Mombasa-based side has been regarded as one of the most stable outfits in the FKF Premier League. Backed by the financial might of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), the Dockers have often enjoyed privileges unavailable to many of their rivals.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile several clubs routinely battle salary delays, sponsorship uncertainty and administrative instability, Bandari have largely operated from a position of security and comfort.That stability should, in theory, translate into consistent success. Instead, it has increasingly produced frustration.As another underwhelming campaign closes – 12th position out of 18 – and just above Ulinzi Stars, who until the last day of the season were in real threat of relegation, Bandari once again find themselves reflecting on a season that promised much but delivered little.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 ..

Senegal were crowned U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after edging Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Young Lions of Teranga were forced to come from behind after Tanzania stunned the defending champions with an early opener from Hamis Chenga in the seventh minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##Chenga capitalised on a midfield turnover, drove forward and unleashed a superb strike from the edge of the area to hand the Serengeti Boys a dream start that silenced the Senegal supporters.Senegal responded positively and began to dominate possession, creating several chances as they searched for an equaliser. Ibrahima Sow came close midway through the first half, but Tanzania goalkeeper Haji Abdullahi produced an excellent save to preserve his side’s lead.Tanzania remained disciplined and well-organised throughout the opening period, taking their advan..

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named her final 23-player squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament, with Simba Queens duo Jentrix Shikangwa and Elizabeth Wambui among the key players missing from the squad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya is set to compete in the Four Nations Tournament alongside Zimbabwe, Lesotho and hosts Zambia from Saturday, 6 to Tuesday, 9 June at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 seasonAhead of the tournament, Odemba had expressed fears over the possible absence of key players in the team and particularly directed her frustrations at Tanzanian giants Simba Queens over what she termed as the selective release of players.While Odemba was tight-lipped on the exact players in question, her final squad has no place for either Shikangwa or Wambui.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780715##In a letter seen by Mozzart Sport, Simba requested that Kenya omit the duo from the squad due to injuries.Ac..

The World Cup has always been about football’s superpowers, such as Argentina, Brazil, France, and England. However, it is also about underdogs, minnows, dreamers…This year, a Central Asian pioneer, a Middle Eastern dreamer, an Atlantic island nation and a tiny Caribbean underdog will walk onto the same stage as those giants. Their chances of lifting the trophy may be slim, but that isn’t really the point here.Some of them have suffered heartbreaking near-misses, others come from tiny islands that many fans would struggle to locate on a map, and a few represent entire regions that have never before had a representative on football’s biggest stage. For them, simply hearing the national anthem before kick-off will already be history.Countdown to World Cup – who will be the ruler of football world?For Cape Verde, Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Curacao, history has already been made as they will make their World Cup debuts. The next chapter is simply waiting to be written…CAPE VERDE (Group H)..

The club elections at Real Madrid are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean that crucial squad changes can wait. On the contrary, they are even more urgent than all the election campaigns in the world. Los Blancos’ defence was poor last season, to say the least, and the rebuilding process has to begin as soon as possible. Today, rather than tomorrow.And, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the reconstruction will start with Ibrahima Konate!🚨💣 BREAKING: Real Madrid have verbal agreement in place with Ibrahima Konaté!Four year deal to be signed, depending on if/when Florentino Pérez is re-elected.Here we go, expected right after. 🔜Konaté put Saudi bids on hold for Real Madrid, as @marcosbenito9 reported. pic.twitter.com/MjWDhxjHVc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2026 Hey, Florentino, sign Declan Rice!The Frenchman and the 15-time Champions League winners have reportedly agreed on a four-year deal, though nothing will be made official until Florentino Perez wins the elec..

Pamba Jiji head coach Francis Baraza has tipped APS Bomet tactician Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo as his Coach of the Season, citing the experienced trainer’s remarkable transformation of the club’s fortunes during the just-concluded FKF Premier League campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport, the former Harambee Stars defender pointed to Omollo’s impressive rescue mission at APS Bomet, where he transformed a side deeply entrenched in the relegation battle into one of the league’s most consistent performers, ultimately guiding the debutants to a historic top-half finish in their maiden season in the top flight.According to Baraza, Omollo’s ability to solidify a previously vulnerable defence, instil a winning mentality and steer the club away from relegation danger makes him the standout coach of the campaign.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 seasonOmollo took charge of Bomet on December 31, 2025, replacing Mic..

The National Super League (NSL) title and promotion race has been dramatically reshaped following a ruling by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Appeals Committee concerning the match against Migori Youth FC and Kabati Youth FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a judgment released on Tuesday, 2 June, Migori Youth were found guilty of fielding an ineligible player, Collins Otieno Ouma, resulting in a significant four-point deduction and a Ksh100,000 fine that could prove decisive in the race for the league title and promotion to the FKF Premier League.According to the ruling, Ouma, formerly of FKF Premier League side Tusker FC and previously attached to Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA), was not duly registered as a Migori Youth player within the stipulated registration period.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 seasonThe Appeals Committee established that the midfielder was registered on Thursday, 8 January, four days before the official op..

After a 10-month debilitating injury, Harambee Stars defender Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma has opened up on his new role at the Kenya men’s national football team following his latest call-up.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Gor Mahia defender has been out of action since August 2025 due to a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered during a training session with his Polish club, Raków Częstochowa.Shariff and other turnaround kings who revived careers, rediscovered form in 25/26 FKFPL seasonAfter over one year out of the national team set up, Ouma was called up by head coach Benni McCarthy in the latest Harambee Stars squad that is preparing for back-to-back matches against Lesotho.Speaking on the sidelines of Harambee Stars’ last training session at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Monday, 1 June, before departing the country, Ouma, who is currently one of the most experienced members in the team, spoke of his role in handling young and new players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781042##“It is just..

Another FIFA World Cup is approaching, and apart from all of the excitement it inevitably brings, there will also be some sad and emotional moments along the way, as several football superstars and WC icons will say their farewells to the prestigious tournament.The list of those whose appearance in the USA, Canada, and Mexico will be their last at the World Cup is quite long, but this time, we’ll focus only on those who stand in a league of their own.Scaloni announces list of his warriors: Some big names haven’t made the cutMidway through the previous decade, the rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona was at its peak, becoming one of the greatest in football history. At the same time, their attacking trios were in a constant battle, trying to outdo each other in tormenting the opposition defences.Immortalized by the initials, there were Los Blancos’ “BBC” and the Catalans’ “MSN”.Pushing the limits — Ronaldo leads a star-studded Portugal squad at record sixth World CupThe two “B’s” f..

The Black Stars are ready for the World Cup!Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz announced his 26-man squad for the tournament in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, resolving one of the biggest dilemmas surrounding the team – whether Thomas Partey would be included.🇬🇭 Carlos Queiroz explains Thomas Partey selection:🗣️ Queiroz: “As far as I know, in England, in Portugal, whatever, we are living in this world, until the court makes a decision, that the presumption of innocence is on the side of all court cases.” pic.twitter.com/Y3mehDGvwJ— TheCowboyX 🔴 (@Olukunlegbenga) June 2, 2026 WC Countdown: Bafana Bafana returns after topping Super Eagles and its own erorrThe former Arsenal midfielder has endured numerous off-field issues due to the rape allegations hanging over him, but the Portuguese manager still saw fit to include the 32-year-old in his final 26-man squad.”It’s a simple and basic answer.””As far as I know, in England, in Portugal, whatever, we are living in this world, until the court mak..