Chelsea are definitely no longer the club they once were — and evidence of that can be found in their recent performances. Today’s match completely threw the London side off balance. Nottingham Forest, who rested their squad for the Europa League semi-final against Aston Villa, managed to comfortably defeat a team that should be fighting for European places, but failed to show it on the pitch. In the end, Joao Pedro at least managed to bring a few smiles with a beautiful goal.FT.#CFC | #CHENFO pic.twitter.com/0PaE5s9iw4— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 4, 2026 Nottingham Forest made a dream start to their clash against Chelsea, taking the lead after just two minutes. A sharp break saw Bakwa glide past Cucurella with ease before delivering a precise cross for Awoniyi, who met it perfectly with a composed header past Robert Sánchez to silence the home crowd early on.Chelsea responded quickly and came agonisingly close in the 11th minute when Enzo Fernandez picked up the ball after a cleared ..

A fresh dispute threatening to shake the National Super League (NSL) has landed before the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) after an application was filed challenging Equity Bank FC’s participation in the ongoing 2025/26 season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCourt documents seen by Mozzart Sport show that Winfred Mutisya has filed a case against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Head of Competitions Frank Ogolla, FKF Leagues and Competitions Committee chairman Peter Kamau alias Kass Kass, Equity Bank FC and FKF.The matter, registered as SDTSC/E030/2026, was certified urgent by the Tribunal on Monday, 4 May, with Deputy Chairperson Allan Mola Owinyi issuing directions for the respondents to respond before Friday, 8 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719449##The dispute revolves around Equity Bank’s eligibility to feature in the second tier this season.According to the Certificate of Urgency filed before the Tribunal, the applicant argues that the Bankers did not qualify for promotion from the ..

FKF Premier League giants AFC Leopards have joined the country in celebrating a major milestone achieved by their former official Bernard Murunga Wafula following his appointment as a High Court judge.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWafula was among 37 judges sworn in on Monday, 4 May, at State House during a ceremony presided over by President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719449##The veteran football administrator was appointed as a judge of the High Court and the Environment and Land Court, marking yet another major step in a career that has seen him rise through both sports administration and the legal profession.In a congratulatory message, Ingwe hailed Wafula as one of their own while highlighting his contribution to the club over the years.“Congratulations, Mr Bernard Murunga Wafula, on your appointment and swearing-in as a judge of the High Court. Murunga is our former Deputy Secretary General, a super fan, and a great statistician of the..

He is, indeed, the only African head coach in the top 5 European leagues, and that’s a great honour. However, given Habib Beye’s results this season and his impact on his former and current teams, he’s on course to lose his place among the coaching elite on the old continent.The Senegalese started the season with Rennes but was sacked on February 9 after a series of poor results, leaving the club in sixth place, eight points behind the Champions League zone and out of the French Cup (Coupe de France).From awful to disastrous: Nantes stomp self-destructive OM in eight minutesHowever, just nine days later, he was appointed as the new Olympique Marseille boss, replacing the sacked Roberto De Zerbi. At that point, L’OM were fourth – in the last spot that guarantees UCL – three points behind the third-placed Lyon, and six points ahead of their first followers, Lille.Two and a half months later, the tables have completely turned, as Rennes managed to overcome the troubles Beye left them in, ..

Harambee Stars legend and former AFC Leopards head coach Tom Juma has finally opened up on why he turned down a coaching role at FKF Premier League side Mara Sugar FC two years ago.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsDespite strong links between the club and the former league-winning tactician, Juma opted against taking up the role at a time when the Sugar Millers were pushing for promotion to the top flight for the first time in their history.In October 2023, the former Administration Police head coach had just left AFC Leopards following a difficult spell that ended after a 2-0 loss to Gor Mahia in the season’s first Mashemeji Derby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719449##Despite enjoying support from the club hierarchy, Juma struggled to turn around Ingwe’s fortunes, managing four draws and two defeats in six matches without registering a win.The former Kenya international departed with Leopards stuck in the relegation zone, with Tomas Trucha later coming in to help steer the club away from d..

If you are looking for a definition of a win-win situation in a dictionary, as of this season, one of them could be: Donyell Malen’s move to Roma.Ever since he left his boyhood club, PSV Eindhoven, the Dutchman has been trying to find himself abroad, at Borussia Dortmund and then Aston Villa, but in vain.In his maiden two seasons at Signal Iduna Park, he scored 19 goals. The third one was even better, as he hit the bullseye 15 times, and yet, it wasn’t enough to convince the Germans he was a good fit for them.Juve shooting themselves in the foot against relegated VeronaThe BVB sold him to the Villans in January 2025, where he had shining moments, but again something was missing, as he couldn’t get his place in the sun next to Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers.A year later, he tried his luck on loan in Rome and made arguably the best move of his career. At the same time, Roma secured one of their best – or at least, most efficient – signings in the last couple of years.🟡🔴 Malen has 11 Ser..

In modern Kenyan football, the role of a centre-back has evolved from a purely destructive force into a dual-purpose engine of both security and creativity.Two of the most intriguing profiles currently anchoring backlines are Kariobangi Sharks’ Kevin Luke Otiala and Bandari’s Shariff Majabe. While both are physically imposing and tactically astute, they represent two different schools of thought regarding the defensive arts.Download our MozzartSport app for more newsOtiala is the proactive, vocal conductor of a high-wire build-up system, while Majabe is the reactive, long-range specialist who excels in a more conservative, structural shell. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9719895##To understand their impact, we must look beyond basic clean sheets and dissect how they manipulate time and space across the various phases of play.Build upIn the initial phase of play – the build-up – Otiala and Majabe offer vastly different technical options.Otiala is the heartbeat of the Kariobangi Sharks’ “low phase” build..

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) 2026 season is shaping up to be one of the most dynamic in recent years, defined by a blend of returning powerhouses, ambitious new entrants, and significant movement across the league pyramid as teams prepare for the campaign slated for Saturday, 23 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt the top tier, reigning men’s Premier League champions Butali Warriors return to defend their crown in a competitive field that now includes newly promoted Kisumu Youngstars and Greensharks. Their promotion follows a strong 2025 Super League campaign, and both sides will be aiming to translate that momentum into top-flight survival and, potentially, disruption. KHU announces leagues kick off date and new safety measures for 2026 seasonThe Premier League landscape remains anchored by established sides such as USIU-A, Western Jaguars, Wazalendo, Kenya Police, Parklands Sports Club, Sikh Union Nairobi and Daikyo Heroes, all of whom feature in the official season ca..

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) has set Saturday, 23 May 2026, as the official start date for the new domestic hockey season, ushering in a coordinated rollout of competitions across the men’s and women’s Premier League, the Super League, and the men’s National League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a communication to stakeholders, Secretary General Wycliffe Ongori confirmed that the Premier League fixtures are now complete, with schedules for the remaining leagues to be released shortly. The delay in publishing the fixtures, he explained, followed extensive consultations involving key stakeholders, a process aimed at aligning logistical, technical, and operational aspects of the competitions ahead of the new campaign.Ngatiari, Njeri shine at Migaa NCBA Golf Series legThe decision to have all leagues kick off on the same date is a calculated move intended to give teams sufficient time to prepare, particularly in adapting to the venues designated for competition. Central to ..

Al Ahly SC secured a commanding 3-0 victory over rivals Zamalek SC in the Cairo Derby. While the scoreline reflects a heavy defeat for Zamalek, the tactical story is one of Al Ahly’s disciplined 4-2-4 offensive shape successfully baiting and then breaking Zamalek’s disjointed build-up. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsBoth teams entered the pitch with distinct tactical blueprints. Zamalek SC lined up in a 4-2-3-1 base formation. Soliman Al Mahdi started in goal, shielded by a center-back pairing of Abdelmaguid Hossam and El Wensh Mahmoud.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719876##Mohamed Ismail and Mahmoud Bentayg occupied the fullback slots, while Mohamed Shehata and Ahmed Fatouh formed the double pivot.Dabbagh Oday operated as the attacking midfielder, flanked by Juan Alvina and Abdallah El Said, with Mansy leading the line as the lone striker.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Simba outclassed Yanga to lift Muungano CupIn contrast, Al Ahly SC deployed a highly fluid 4-2-4 system. Shobeir Mostafa guarded ..