Arteta turns into Cherries’ biggest fan as Arsenal push City to the edge

Arsenal did their part. Now, all eyes turn to Manchester City.The Gunners edged past Burnley 1-0 on Monday night to keep the Premier League title race dramatic, meaning Pep Guardiola’s side must beat Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium tonight (9.30 pm) if they want to stay in control of their destiny heading into the final weekend.And while City still hold the advantage, Mikel Arteta is openly hoping Bournemouth can deliver Arsenal one final favour.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757932##The Cherries are far from pushovers. Andoni Iraola’s side is still dreaming of an unlikely Champions League place, turning what could have been a routine night for City into one of the most dangerous fixtures left on the calendar.Arteta certainly knows it.”I’ll be Bournemouth’s biggest fan ever tonight,” the Arsenal boss admitted after the win over Burnley. “I think everyone connected to Arsenal will support them because we know what it could mean for us. We’ve done our job, and now there’s one game left – unless some..

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How coach Ayiemba restored Omanyala’s sub-10 form in eight months

When Ferdinand Omanyala parted ways with coach Geoffrey Kimani in September 2025, many wondered what direction Africa’s fastest man would take next in his career.In a surprising but familiar turn, the Commonwealth Games champion reunited with his former coach Duncan Ayiemba, the man who guided him during the early stages of his sprinting journey before the pair separated in 2023.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsEight months later, the reunion is already yielding encouraging results.Omanyala has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 season, clocking sub-10-second times in four consecutive races.The Kenyan sprint star began his campaign at the Addis Ababa Grand Prix in Ethiopia, where he stormed to victory in 9.98 seconds before heading to the Kip Keino Classic, reclaiming the title he last won in 2023 after clocking 9.96 seconds.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757957##He then competed at the Botswana Golden Grand Prix, finishing third in 9.95 seconds, before producing another impressive display ..

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Akhulia breaks silence on future after Bidco relegation

Long-serving Bidco United head coach Anthony Akhulia has hinted at a possible departure from the club following the team’s relegation from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.Bidco’s fate was sealed on Sunday, 17 May afternoon after a painful 1-0 defeat to Shabana FC at Wang’uru Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSecond-half penalty strike by Congolese forward Asis Batshi Mambote eight minutes from time, proved decisive as the Thika-based side officially dropped back to the National Super League.The defeat brought an end to Bidco’s six-year stay in the top flight, having earned promotion to the premier division in 2020 after years of steady growth under Akhulia’s stewardship.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757957##Speaking in a candid interview with Azam TV after the match, the tactician openly admitted that his future at the club now hangs in the balance, revealing frustrations over the environment he has worked in during recent seasons.“Well, in regards to me staying put, t..

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Carletto’s World Cup gamble or just craziness – Neymar in, Joao Pedro out?!

Neymar is heading back to the FIFA World Cup. Joao Pedro is not – and that decision has already become one of the biggest talking points surrounding Brazil’s final squad announcement.Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his 26-man roster on Monday night and immediately sparked controversy after leaving out Chelsea forward Joao Pedro despite the best campaign of his career.Joao Pedro is our 25/26 Player of the Season. 🇧🇷💙 pic.twitter.com/bkCyUyECEq— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2026 The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakout first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring 20 goals in 49 appearances across all competitions and establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous attacking players.His omission becomes even more surprising considering several other notable absentees, including Richarlison, Thiago Silva, Savinho and Estevao.Yet Ancelotti ultimately preferred experience, explosiveness and versatility in attack, selecting Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, N..

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Pep is gone, long live Pep 2.0!

Like a thunder in the middle of a sunny day, like an earthquake out of nowhere, the news broke that Pep Guardiola will be leaving Manchester City after 10 years at the Etihad, embellished with six Premier League titles (still in contention for the seventh), a UEFA Champions League crown, four FA Cup trophies, five League Cups, three Community Shields and a FIFA Club World Cup.And much, much more… Guardiola’s legacy will remain intact, as he transformed Manchester City into a true powerhouse and one of Europe’s best clubs.English media are buzzing: Pep is leaving CityAccording to the various credible sources, Guardiola’s departure will officially take place at the end of this Premier League season. He will remain in charge for the final two matches, giving fans the chance to see him on the touchline one last time as City faces Bournemouth tonight (9.30 pm) and Aston Villa at home in the last round.Moreover, it’s the opposite of what Pep himself repeatedly said in recent days when aske..

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Number of Southern African countries in AFCON 2028 co-hosting bid revealed

Four Southern African football associations have formally submitted a joint bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in a coordinated effort aimed at bringing the tournament back to the region for the first time in over a decade.The bid brings together the Botswana Football Association, South African Football Association, Namibia Football Association and Zimbabwe Football Association, as confirmed by newly elected COSAFA President Tariq Babitseng.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsBabitseng revealed that the proposal was submitted within the required timeframe and represents a unified regional strategy to secure hosting rights for Africa’s flagship football competition.“I can confirm that Southern African region, predominantly, Botswana Football Association, South African Football Association, Namibian Football Association, and Zimbabwe Football Association, have put a joint bid at the time when they opened it up, and we managed to submit it on time for us to host t..

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Blue Ocean Chiefs crowned KHU Masters Series II champions after shootout triumph in Mombasa

Blue Ocean Chiefs emerged victorious at the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Masters Tournament Series II in Mombasa after edging Goan Institute 2-1 in a tense post match shoot-out following a goalless draw in regulation time during Sunday’s final at Mombasa Sports Club.The triumph marked a significant statement from the Chiefs, who navigated a competitive field of veteran sides to claim the coastal leg of the 2026 Masters circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThier win denied Goan Institute a second successive appearance on the podium after their runner-up finish in Kisumu earlier this season.Played over two days, the tournament brought together ten teams divided into two pools, with the competition blending high-level veteran hockey and the social atmosphere that has increasingly defined the growing Masters series in Kenya.The second leg came barely two months after the opening tournament in Kisumu, where Impala Veterans defeated Goan Institute in the final to lift the first ti..

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Six-time champion Julius Yego bows out of continental stage in style

Kenya’s 2015 world champion Julius Yego cemented his legacy in the javelin, claiming his sixth African title, and fourth in succession, as curtains closed on the African Athletics Senior championship in Ghana over the weekend.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn what is his last competition for Team Kenya on the continent, the Rio 2016 Olympic silver medalist equalled his season’s best of 79.87m in the second round, which proved enough for gold. Ethiopia’s Otag Ubang claimed a surprise silver with a national record of 77.60m, while South Africa’s Douw Smit took bronze with 76.00m.His previous titles at the competition came at Porto Novo, Benin (2012), Marrakesh, Morocco (2014), Asaba, Nigeria (2018), Port Louis, Mauritius (2022) and Douala, Cameroon (2024). He also has two African Games titles to his name, which is in 2011 (Maputo, Mozambique) and 2019 (Rabat, Morocco).Athletics Kenya President lands new role at Confederation of African AthleticsYego is now the second most su..

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Former Kenya Open champion ends 107-year English wait for PGA Championship

The Kenya Open’s long-standing reputation as a launchpad for golfing greatness gained another major chapter on Sunday after former champion Aaron Rai scripted history at the US PGA Championship.Rai, whose family roots trace back to Kenya through his mother Dalvir Shukla, became the first English golfer in 107 years to win the PGA Championship after producing a stunning final-round performance at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.##NAJAVA_MECA_9749555##The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton fired a brilliant six-under-par 65, highlighted by a remarkable 68-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole that ultimately sealed the biggest victory of his career.In doing so, Rai ended an English drought stretching back to 1919 when “Big” Jim Barnes won the tournament during the matchplay era.The triumph carried special significance for Kenya as Rai remains one of the most emotionally connected international golfers to the country following his memorable victory at the 2017 Barclays Kenya O..

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Refugee athletes reflect on historic first international experience

For Solomon Ayela Okeny, the journey to the African Championships in Accra was about much more than athletics.Growing up in Kakuma Refugee Camp in North Western Kenya, he had spent years watching planes land with food and humanitarian supplies before taking off again into the distance. He always wondered what it would feel like to be inside one.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##That curiosity finally turned into reality on May 9 when Okeny boarded a plane for the first time in his life as part of the World Athletics Athlete Refugee Team travelling to Ghana for the African Championships.The experience left a lasting impression on the young athlete.“I was very nervous when the flight attendants explained what we needed to do in case of an emergency,” Okeny said in an interview with World Athletics “But the whole experience of moving in this ‘thing that just floats in the sky’ was worth it. I didn’t sleep even for a second during the entire journey.”The excitement of travelling outside Kenya for the..

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