Newly appointed Mombasa United head coach Peter Okidi has made a bold promise of a top-of-the-table finish to the club’s faithful after overseeing his first match.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOkidi took over the reins of the coastal side on Thursday, 30 April, crossing over from Shabana FC, after unceremoniously agreeing to mutually part ways.Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma’s influence on Kenyan transfers to EuropeThe experienced tactician made his touchline debut in the high-octane National Super League (NSL) top-of-the-table clash against Migori Youth on Sunday, 3 May, which ended in a barren draw.Speaking to the press after the match, the former Nakuru All Stars coach, who received a heroic welcome at the coastal city, exuded confidence in lifting the NSL title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728499##“I thank the fans for welcoming me. I felt at home, and I want to promise them that Mombasa United will finish at the summit of the table. It was not the result that we expected. We ..

Shabana FC have suffered a significant setback in their push for an FKF Premier League top-three finish following an injury blow to talismanic forward Brian Michira.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Harambee Stars attacker sustained a fresh injury during Shabana’s Mozzart Bet Cup quarter-final clash against Kenya Police FC last weekend, with the club later confirming the nature of the setback as a Grade 1 tibialis posterior contusion. The development compounds what has already been a difficult campaign for the influential forward, whose season has been repeatedly disrupted by fitness concerns.Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma’s influence on Kenyan transfers to EuropeIn an official communication, the club expressed their support for the player, stating:“Quick recovery, Millionaire Brian Michira Migiro M10. You are a fighter, and you will come back stronger. Injury type: Tibialis posterior contusion (Grade 1).”The latest injury is understood to be an aggravation of a pre..

A historic night for Arsenal! A sentence that perfectly captures what unfolded in North London tonight and the magnitude of the match the Gunners played. A goal from Bukayo Saka, the captain—a goal that sent the club into the final of Europe’s top competition—has finally turned the fans’ dreams into reality. In Budapest, on May 30, Arsenal will travel to play one of the most important matches in the club’s history.CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALISTS ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uDfQQqQCWZ— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 5, 2026 Arsenal started the game on the front foot, dominating possession in the early stages, but it was Julian Alvarez who registered the first real attempt in the 8th minute, firing just wide after a cut-back inside the box. The response was immediate, as Riccardo Calafiori tried his luck from distance a minute later, though his effort sailed well over the bar.From the outset, it was clear this would be a fiercely contested encounter, with strong challenges flying in across the pitch. Atletico..

The quest for Mozzart Bet Cup glory reached fever pitch as Tusker FC booked their semi-final slot with a resilient 2-1 victory over a disciplined Ulinzi Stars side, in a tactical duel which pitted the Brewers’ expansive ball circulation against the Soldiers’ rigid defensive organisation.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUlinzi Stars began in a 4-3-3 structure, with Sylvaine Ricks in goal behind a back four of Brian Birgen, Andrew Otunda, Bildad Abonga, and Bonaventure Muchika.Emilio Brian operated as the deeper midfielder, with John Kago and Staphord Odhiambo ahead of him, while Boniface Muchiri and Kelvin Musambai provided width on either side of striker Paul Okoth. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9720111##Tusker, by contrast, set up in a 4-4-2, with Pavel Ndzhila in goal, a defensive line of Eugene Ikutwa, Servyl Akouala, Thomas Teka, and Charles Momanyi, a midfield pairing of Chrispine Erambo and Fabian Adikiny, flanked by Erick Kapaito and Yakeen Mutheleli, and a front two of Ian Simiyu an..

What could become one of the defining transfer sagas of the summer is already heating up, with Bayern Munich now facing serious rivalry in the pursuit of their preferred target. Reports from Spanish outlets Mundo Deportivo and RAC1 claim that Barcelona have also entered the race for Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United.🚨🚨🌕| 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Deco likes Anthony Gordon and held an official meeting with his agents yesterday. Barcelona is monitoring Gordon, he’s among the list of LW’s they like if Rashford leaves.Barcelona’s interest in Gordon is confirmed after a meeting with his agents, as… pic.twitter.com/qn6yrJEwoZ— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) May 5, 2026 Barcelona are said to be prioritising reinforcements on the left flank, with the England international emerging as a leading candidate. Club decision-makers reportedly admire his profile, which blends relentless off-the-ball work, aggressive pressing, and tactical flexibility across wide and central attacking roles. Bayern are equally convi..

Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have suffered another legal blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ordered the club to pay former player Sydney Wahongo Ksh2.8 million for unlawful contract termination and salary arrears.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to the judgment delivered in Nairobi under case number SDTSC/E059/2025, the tribunal found Gor guilty of breaching the player’s contract through non-payment before unlawfully terminating his deal in February 2025.The tribunal noted that Wahongo had signed a contract running from 1 August, 2024 to 31 July, 2026, earning a monthly salary of Ksh100,000 before the club moved to terminate the agreement on 7 February, 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##In its findings, the tribunal ruled that the player had successfully proved salary arrears amounting to approximately Ksh1 million, which Gor Mahia failed to rebut during proceedings.“The respondent is in fundamental breach due to non-payment,” part of the ruli..

Kenya internationals Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma have, over the past seven years, steadily built solid reputations in European football through their performances in Sweden, Belgium, France and Poland.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrom Okumu’s development at IF Elfsborg and subsequent moves to KAA Gent and Stade Reims, to Ouma’s emergence as a key fullback at AIK and a later move to Raków Częstochowa, both players have demonstrated the tactical discipline and consistency required at that level.Their impact is now beginning to reflect in recruitment patterns. The recent move by Gent to assess Kenyan prospects, former Agai Mixed Secondary School defender Peter Brian, and former Musingu Scorpions forward Kevin Manani, who are currently in Belgium for trials, points to a growing confidence in the Kenyan talent pipeline.Former Harambee Stars defender reveals individuals responsible for Sofapaka’s relegationThis raises a broader question: have Okumu and Ouma’s performa..