CAF president Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed the Confederation of African Football’s confidence in the East African “Pamoja” bid.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe head of football in Africa is insisting Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will successfully host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) despite growing concerns over delayed infrastructure projects.Motsepe spoke to BBC Sport Africa on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, where he addressed concerns raised following CAF’s recent inspection reports on preparations in the three host nations.##NAJAVA_MECA_38412##The CAF boss admitted there is still room for improvement, especially regarding stadium upgrades and transport infrastructure, but maintained that the commitment shown by the three governments gives CAF confidence that the tournament will be a success.“Are there areas where there’s room for improvement? Absolutely,” Motsepe said.“But the commitment, t..

Endrick is set to bid farewell to Lyon this weekend before returning to Real Madrid, who are reportedly ready to welcome him back into their plans at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Brazilian youngster has impressed throughout his loan spell in Ligue 1, and the Spanish giants now want him integrated into their attacking setup ahead of next season.According to Globo Esporte, Sunday’s home clash against Lens will mark his final appearance in a Lyon shirt. Shortly after the match, Endrick and his family are expected to travel back to Madrid, with the move potentially happening as early as Monday.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Endrick will return to Real Madrid after this season. He will say goodbye to Lyon this Sunday and travel to Madrid on Monday.— @geglobo pic.twitter.com/pTWvUmwA2L— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) May 13, 2026 Although the forward previously admitted, “I’d like to stay here” after starring against Rennes, the final decision was never in Lyon’s hands. Real Madrid deliberately excluded any buy opti..

For Barcelona, the La Liga season ended four days ago when they brushed aside Real Madrid in El Clasico (2-0) and won the title thanks to a triumph against their fiercest rivals for the first time in the club’s history.Yet the campaign in the Spanish top flight is still underway, so, instead of continuing the celebrations, the Catalans had to face Deportivo Alaves on the road, and, as is often the case in situations like that, they lost 1-0.FT: #AlavesBarça 1-0 💙 Alaves wins against the champions! #LALIGAEASPORTS #DESENLACELALIGA pic.twitter.com/uVRFP7VHVD— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) May 13, 2026 In a game that was absolutely meaningless to the hungover Barca, the relegation strugglers gave it all to ruin the champions’ afterparty and escape the drop zone, and they eventually made it thanks to the Ivorian striker Ibrahim Diabate, who scored the winner in first-half stoppage time.Flick led Barcelona to the title hours after his father’s deathHansi Flick did rotate the starting lineup, b..

AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani has revealed the tactical blueprint that inspired his side’s crucial 2-0 victory over Ulinzi Stars in a rescheduled FKF Premier League clash at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday, 13 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking to Azam TV after the encounter, Ambani explained that exploiting the wide areas and utilizing cut-back deliveries proved decisive against a disciplined Ulinzi side that had crowded the midfield, and remained strong aerially.Leopards produced a composed display to secure maximum points in their pursuit of the league crown, with Kelly Madada opening the scoring in the 43rd minute, before Emmanuel Lwangu sealed the victory eight minutes from time.AFC Leopards claw past Ulinzi Stars to close gap on Gor Mahia to four pointsIngwe dominated possession in the opening half, and eventually found the breakthrough through a well-worked move from the flanks.Hassan Beja delivered a clever cut-back pass into the area, where Mada..

Kenya U20 midfielder Andreas Odhiambo continued his bright start to life in Sweden after making his seventh straight start for Enköpings SK in their comfortable 3-0 victory against FC Jarfalla on Wednesday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Kariobangi Sharks midfielder once again played a key role for the Swedish side before being withdrawn in the 68th minute for Lucky Nwafor, who later scored Enköping’s third goal of the evening.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744207##The match also marked a special moment for another Kenyan, Paul Osama, who made his debut for the club following his recent move from FKF Premier League outfit Murang’a Seal.Osama came on in the 88th minute to replace Isak Braholm, as Enköping wrapped up an important away victory.Despite the convincing scoreline, Enköping had to withstand heavy pressure from the hosts during the opening stages of the match at Järfällavallen.FEASSA-winning coach urges KSSSA to expand school games slots to unlock hidden talentJa..

The football master of Italy is Inter. The best, the strongest, the most influential, the most resourceful… however you want to put it, in every aspect they are simply — the best. Over the last six years, they have won nine trophies.All the other teams combined have won eight during that same period. Such a balance of power can only be described as domination, closely tied to the club’s business policy, player recruitment, and faith in the sporting project of Beppe Marotta.Not even the departure of a trophy-winning coach like Simone Inzaghi prevented the Nerazzurri from continuing their harvest of silverware, even though many in Italy and beyond believed that Cristian Chivu was not up to the challenge.That’s two, Coach ✌️ pic.twitter.com/F34UgZKEOG— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter) May 13, 2026 The Romanian proved everyone wrong. Although there can be debate about the level of competition he faced, the former defender finished his debut season on the bench of the famous club with a domestic double.Af..

Kenya U17 girls national team duo Faith Boke and Tabitha Wambui have expressed confidence that the Junior Starlets will once again overcome regional rivals Uganda and continue their march towards another FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualification.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Junior Starlets are set to face the Uganda Teen Cranes in the first leg of the second round qualifiers on Friday, 22 May at the FUFA Stadium in Kadiba, Uganda, with the return leg expected to be staged in Nairobi.Mildred Cheche’s charges booked their place in the second round after a dominant 7-1 aggregate victory over Namibia, while Uganda advanced after dispatching Zimbabwe 6-1 over two legs.##NAJAVA_MECA_9746233##Speaking to FKF Media after the team’s residential training camp in Nairobi, Butere Girls defender Boke said the squad is highly motivated by the dream of returning to the World Cup stage.“We are not going to let you down. The team’s motivation is to go to the World Cup. Last year, we f..

Renowned grassroots football coach George ‘Lio’ Owoko Oduor has challenged the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) to increase the number of teams qualifying for the national championships.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOwoko argues that the current structure is locking out thousands of talented players across the country.The tactician, who currently heads football at Amus College Bukedea in Uganda and also coaches the school’s football team, believes Kenya can borrow heavily from Uganda’s school games system to widen opportunities for young players and strengthen talent development pathways.##NAJAVA_MECA_9744683##The experienced tactician, who has coached in both Kenya and Uganda for nearly two decades, said limiting qualification slots from each region denies many gifted players the exposure needed to grow their careers.“If we increase the number of teams qualifying, even talented players without connections will also have a chance to succeed in football,”..

Manchester City never say die, and Arsenal will have to work hard for the Premier League title and earn it on the pitch. The Cityzens won’t do them any favours, that’s for sure, and the clash against Crystal Palace proved it.Even without Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki in the starting lineup, Pep Guardiola’s lads made light work of the visitors, beating them 3-0. Tonight, the Africans, Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush, Savinho, who came off the bench, as well as the inspired Phil Foden, who provided two assists, led the Manchester side to a triumph.Manchester City keep the pressure on in the Premier League title race with a 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace. 🔵✔️Pep Guardiola’s side remain just 2 points behind Arsenal with only two matches left this season. pic.twitter.com/SfRTRscNWg— The Poise Sports (@ThePoiseSportHQ) May 13, 2026 The Eagles came to Etihad Stadium to fight and try to stun the Manchester giants. For half an hour, Oliver Glasner’s men played a decent game, ..