The FKF Premier League homestretch continued to deliver thrilling upsets and stunning results on both ends of the table, with the title race and relegation battle having twists in equal measure. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMatchweek 28 also paved the way for the upcoming Mashemeji Derby pitting AFC Leopards against their arch-rivals Gor Mahia.In what is also turning out to be an unfortunate norm this season, there was controversial officiating in the match between Gor Mahia and Bandari FC, which continues to be a hot topic in local football circles.Questions emerge over Ksh42 million paid for CHAN insuranceMozzart Sport extensively covered all nine matches and looks at six lessons deduced from the weekend’s fixtures.All to play for in the 99th Mashemeji DerbyThe results of both AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia over the weekend were perhaps the best way of icing the preparations for the much-awaited Mashemeji Derby.The two clubs are set to face each other in the 99th Mashemeji..

Kenya Pipeline displayed their continental pedigree with a commanding performance to book a place in the semi-finals of the CAVB Women’s African Club Championship, brushing aside Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a tightly contested Nairobi Derby clash in Cairo, Egypt.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Oilers sealed a 3-1 victory, showing composure and control in key moments to edge closer to another shot at continental glory.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690575##Pipeline started on the front foot and maintained their grip on the contest with disciplined execution and sharp coordination, particularly in the second set, where they delivered a dominant display to take full control of the match.DCI, however, refused to go down without a fight. They clawed their way back into the contest by taking the third set 25-21, briefly shifting momentum and raising hopes of a comeback.Munala reveals KCB Queens’ strategy to reclaim Africa Club Championship titleBut Pipeline quickly reasse..

Roberto De Zerbi has made a bold statement about his Tottenham side, insisting they are capable of winning all five of their remaining Premier League matches in order to avoid what would be a historic relegation. The north London club’s situation worsened again on Saturday, when a stoppage-time equaliser from Georginio Rutter denied De Zerbi what would have been his first win in charge.Spurs looked set for a crucial victory after Xavi Simons produced a brilliant strike to put them back in front, following earlier goals from Pedro Porro and Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma. Instead, the late concession means the team are still without a league win in the 2026 calendar year.Heartbreak! Spurs are staring into the abyss, as Brighton steal points in added timeAlthough De Zerbi has already begun to reshape Spurs’ style into something more progressive and attacking, the challenge of keeping them in the Premier League is now enormous. Still, the Italian coach refuses to be intimidated by either the pre..

Real Madrid are going through a turbulent period. The Spanish powerhouse saw their Champions League run end in the semi-finals at the hands of Bayern Munich, while their Copa del Rey campaign had already collapsed earlier.In La Liga, the gap behind Barcelona has grown so large that a comeback feels unrealistic. All signs point toward another season without silverware – which would make it two in a row for the club.Los Blancos blast ref after UCL exit: “Injustice! Joke! He ruined a beautiful tie!”With results going south, pressure is mounting on president Florentino Perez. Discontent has started to spill into the stands at the Santiago Bernabeu, where sections of fans have openly called for him to step down. His position, once unquestioned, no longer feels entirely secure.Much of the criticism is aimed at last summer’s rebuild, which has failed to deliver. The plan was clear: invest heavily in elite young players and usher in a new era under Xabi Alonso. Instead, the project unraveled q..

Questions are being raised about the decision by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to contract an insurance brokerage firm to provide a civil liability cover for last year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMore surprising is the fact that the insurance company was registered just two months before being contracted and paid millions of shillings.Gor Mahia cash in on ticket sales despite controversy and chaos marring Bandari clashProvision of the civil liability cover worth $30million (approximately Ksh3.8 billion) was a key requirement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the three host countries, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, in staging the CHAN tournament.On July 17, 2025, the now-suspended FKF Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Harold Ndege wrote a letter to a Local Organising Committee (LOC) official detailing the steps the federation had taken in acquiring the cover.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684780##In the letter, Ndege pointed out that FKF..

Dominik Szoboszlai isn’t losing sleep over his contract situation. The Liverpool midfielder remains calm despite stalled talks over a new deal, choosing instead to focus on what lies directly ahead.The Hungarian international, under contract until 2028, has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise demanding season, delivering 12 goals and nine assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.Captain does captain’s job – Van Dijk kills off Everton in Merseyside #248 and pushes Reds toward UCLYet when asked about his future after the 2-1 derby win over Everton, Szoboszlai offered little in the way of updates.”There’s been no real progress, so I can’t say anything new,” he admitted. “We still have games to play, and that’s where my focus is. I’m ready every day, every week – then we’ll see what happens.”While negotiations may be out of his hands for now, his feelings about the club are clear.”Of course, I see myself here long-term. I love being here, I love the fans, and my famil..

Gor Mahia may have left Kasarani Stadium frustrated by a controversial goalless draw against Bandari FC, but off the pitch, the club still walked away with a healthy return from ticketing revenue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe record champions confirmed a strong turnout for the clash, collecting Ksh958,600 from 3,031 tickets sold, with treasurer Gerphas Okuku revealing the figures after the match.It was one of the few positives from an afternoon that quickly descended into chaos, as Gor Mahia’s march toward the 2025/2026 FKF Premier League title was overshadowed by refereeing controversy and a shocking security breach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9690575##While the draw kept K’Ogalo three points clear at the top of the table, the bigger talking points came from the officiating decisions and events behind the scenes at Kasarani Stadium.The main flashpoint came when Shariff Musa was brought down inside the box.The referee, who was well-positioned barely two metres away, initially point..

He was not as long-lasting, nor does he have as many trophies and goals as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo. He did not have the outlaw persona of Zlatan Ibrahimović, nor did he mock imperial powers like Diego Armando Maradona. But his most creative years – those at Barcelona under Frank Rijkaard, and later at Milan – still represent a benchmark for the purest, or if we may put it that way, the most masterful kind of football. Reading these lines, you have surely realised that this is about Ronaldinho.It could be said that there is no better figure for the creatives and directors at Netflix to build a documentary about the life, work, rise, and fall of the former Brazilian superstar.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684842##The streaming service has now begun airing the aforementioned three-part documentary on Ronaldinho, with strong expectations that the series could break records – potentially generating even more hype than the one featuring Michael Jordan.Netflix released the first episode on April 1..