Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has expressed confidence that Kenya is on course to deliver a historic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in 2027 under the Pamoja partnership with Uganda and Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMwangi spoke during the inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee for AFCON 2027 held on Tuesday, 5 May.Senior officials from ministries, departments and state agencies met to assess Kenya’s level of preparedness ahead of the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##Representing Cabinet Secretary for Sports Salim Mvurya, Mwangi said Kenya is steadily positioning itself as a capable and reliable host for a world-class football tournament.The high-level meeting reviewed timelines for key milestones, compliance with Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements and strategies aimed at strengthening coordination among various government institutions involved in preparations.Discussions also centred on improving cr..

Phil Foden does not quite look like himself, and hasn’t for a while.The sharpness, the influence, the numbers: all have dipped. Over the past two seasons, the Manchester City forward has struggled to match the standards he once set when he was among the most decisive players in the Premier League. And yet, there is no talk of an exit.Quite the opposite.🚨 EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current #MCFC terms 2027 – fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/9Xaco7rO4S— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 5, 2026 City remain fully committed to Foden, viewing him as a central figure for the future. With his contract entering its final stretch, the club have already moved to secure it, offering a new deal running until 2030, with an option for a further year.It is, in many ways, a show of faith.Despite modest returns by his own ..

Migori Youth FC forward Syphas Otieno has lifted the lid on a challenging, career-threatening period that sidelined him for an entire season, derailing what had once been a promising rise in Kenyan football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) attacker endured a frustrating spell marked by persistent injury setbacks, limiting his involvement and ultimately forcing him out of contention.During his time with the Homa Bay-based outfit, Otieno struggled to secure playing time, as a niggly knee problem kept him on the sidelines for extended periods.Nairobi United head coach sets end of season goal after Mozzart Bet Cup exitThe injury dates back to his involvement with the Kenya U-20 national team, Rising Stars, during preparations for the CECAFA region CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November 2024.What initially appeared manageable soon escalated into a serious concern, significantly affecting his mobility and match fitne..

Defending champions Nairobi United saw their Mozzart Bet Cup title defense come to a grinding halt after a narrow 1-0 defeat to KCB FC in a tense quarter-final clash staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match, billed as a battle between resilience and efficiency, ultimately tilted in favour of the 2024 finalists, KCB, who capitalised on a decisive lapse to edge out the holders. For Nairobi United, it marked the end of an otherwise spirited cup run that had promised another deep push toward silverware.Former Harambee Stars defender reveals individuals responsible for Sofapaka’s relegationHead coach Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor cut a reflective figure after the final whistle, choosing to focus on performance positives despite the painful exit.“It was generally a good game, though not as we had expected. We thank God for it anyway, despite the loss,” Oduor said, striking a tone of composure rather than frustration.Oduor was quick to..

It’s now official: Athletic Club are entering a new era.Ernesto Valverde will complete the current season before handing over the reins to Edin Terzic, who has signed a two-year contract at San Mames.Terzic arrives in Bilbao after two years out of management, following his departure from Borussia Dortmund. His final act there was the defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid, a painful end to an eventful spell.ℹ️ Edin Terzić será el entrenador del Athletic Club las dos próximas temporadas.— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 5, 2026 Since leaving Dortmund, the 43-year-old turned down several offers, including one from AS Monaco, reportedly hoping for a move to the Premier League. When that call never came, he opted to return to the touchline in Spain.Athletic moved decisively. Club president Jon Uriarte had already reached a verbal agreement with Terzic and chose to honour it despite other candidates being considered, including former Bilbao favourite Andoni Iraola.V..