Loyalty above all: Caicedo agrees to extend deal with Chelsea

In 2023, when Chelsea broke the then-British record and brought in Moises Caicedo from Brighton for £115 million, many were skeptical of whether the Ecuadorian was indeed worth such a lavish sum.Three years later, people would still clash in their opinions on that question, but the Blues seem more than satisfied with the Ecuadorian. In fact, they are so delighted that they have reportedly agreed to extend his deal.Moises Caicedo’s extension is fully agreed with only official confirmation pending, and imminent.Caicedo has agreed terms until summer 2033 with his new wage matching his squad standing.🇪🇨 pic.twitter.com/49YdDu0r56— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 16, 2026 According to the BBC, the London side will thus tie their “warrior” until 2033, as his current contract was to expire two years earlier.Caicedo has been one of the Blues’ key players during Enzo Maresca’s stint on the bench, starting every Premier League match last season. The midfielder maintained the same role after Liam R..

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Iconic rivalry continues off the pitch: 50 days after Ronaldo, Messi buys club in Spain

The competition between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has lasted for a decade and a half. The Portuguese and the Argentinian provided the world with the greatest individual rivalry in the history of football, while their fans measured and compared every bit of their stats: from goals and assists to titles, individual accolades, and, of course, Ballon d’Or awards, which the two have won 13 times.Three years ago, when Cristiano joined Al-Nassr and Leo signed with Inter Miami, the hype around them had faded, as they weren’t in the spotlight anymore. Some new heroes took their places, though their rivalry will remain unmatched for many years to come.He’s not just player anymore: CR7 becomes co-owner of Spanish second-tier teamIt may have faded, but it hasn’t completely died. Instead, it apparently continued off the pitch.Namely, in the last days of February, La Liga 2 side Almeria announced that Ronaldo had purchased 25% of their shares, stepping into ownership.Just 50 days later, Mes..

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Boost for AFC Leopards as influential quartet return ahead of clash with Police FC

Giants AFC Leopards have been handed a major boost to their title race with the return of four influential players from injury.Ingwe, had been hit by an injury crisis over the last two months, forcing coach Fred Ambani to turn to his fringe players.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAmbani can now afford a smile after the return of vice captain Kayci Odhiambo, his defensive partner Emmanuel Lwangu, goalkeeper Humphrey Katasi, and winger Julius Masaba.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##Odhiambo, a central defender who can also slot in midfield, had been out nursing a foot injury.Lwangu, on the other hand, had been nursing an ankle injury that got worse during their 4-1 loss to Mathare United.Fast-rising Kenyan coach lands deal with Djibouti national youth teamsFirst-choice goalkeeper Katasi, on his part, limped off the team’s 1-0 defeat to KCB on 26 February due to a hamstring injury.Ugandan James Ssetuba has been doing business in between the sticks since then.Former Kariobangi Sharks win..

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Former Harambee Stars midfielder rejoins Shabana after parting ways Murang’a Seal

Shabana FC has confirmed the return of former club analyst Osborne Monday as the team’s first assistant coach.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsHis appointment comes just days after the former Harambee Stars midfielder parted ways with FKF Premier League side Murang’a Seal.The move signals intent from the Tore Bobe hierarchy, who are currently in the process of rebuilding their technical setup following the departure of head coach Peter Okidi on 17 March.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676656##Monday’s return is seen as a strategic decision, with the club banking on his familiarity with the team’s structure and philosophy to stabilize operations on the bench.“We are delighted to welcome back Hosbon Monday as our 1st assistant coach. Following his previous experience with the team and his deep understanding of our team philosophy, we believe he is the right fit for this role as we fast-track the rebuilding process of our technical bench,” the club announced across its social media platforms.Fa..

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BETTING GUIDE: Lens vs Tolouse, match preview, team news and prediction

Seeking to close the gap in the Ligue 1 title race, Lens will kick off Matchday 29 on Friday as they welcome Toulouse to Stade Bollaert-Delelis.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsLes Sang et Or sit four points behind Paris Saint-Germain after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Lille, while 10th-placed Toulouse arrive following a heavy 4-0 loss to the same side last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676639##Lens come into this match with mixed recent form, recording two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches.They have scored 12 goals and conceded nine in that run, averaging two goals per game but showing defensive inconsistency.Sitting second in the table with 59 points, Lens remain firmly in the title race, though pressure is mounting.Salt in the wound – Ekitike’s horrific injury leaves his World Cup hopes hanging by a threadTheir home form is a major strength, having won 13 of their last 14 matches at Bollaert-Delelis, including dominant wins of 5-1 and 3-0 in recent outing..

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Fast-rising Kenyan coach lands deal with Djibouti national youth teams

Kenyan tactician Abubakar Ali has secured a breakthrough, on the continental stage, after being appointed head coach of both the Djibouti U-17 and U-20 national teams.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Eastleigh-raised gaffer now takes charge of two critical development sides, with the responsibility of nurturing young talent and building a strong pipeline for the country’s senior national team.Ali’s appointment marks a return to the dugout after a period out of active coaching since October 2025, when he parted ways with Mogadishu City Club in Somalia following their CAF Champions League preliminary clash against Kenya Police.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676565##Despite his relatively young age, the Kenyan has steadily built a reputation across the region, having previously handled Somali outfits Elman SC between 2024 and 2025 and Horseed SC, where he guided the side to an impressive second-place league finish.His immediate focus will be on preparing the two youth sides for upcoming re..

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After 42 years: Forest reach European semis and schedule English duel with Villa

It’s hard to say whether it proves the strength of the English Premier League or the weakness of the UEFA Europa League – yet, the EPL relegation strugglers, Nottingham Forest, will play in the UEL semi-finals after beating ten-man Porto at home 1-0 and securing a narrow 2-1 win on aggregate.🔴 Nottingham Forest 1-0 Porto 🔵 (2-1 agg) Forest reach their first European semi-final since the 1983-84 UEFA Cup pic.twitter.com/C2yYnlMm0T— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) April 16, 2026 Even though many would point out Morgan Gibbs-White’s 12th-minute winner as the highlight of the game, the true decisive moment occurred four minutes earlier when the visitors’ defender Jan Bednarek was sent off for a horrendous tackle on the Trees’ striker Chris Wood.The New Zealander missed the past six months due to a knee surgery, returned to the pitch last week in the first leg against Porto, and now re-injured the same knee, being unable to continue the match and putting his appearance at the upcoming Worl..

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A look at Kenya Sevens’ history against their Hong Kong opponents

Kenya’s national sevens side, Shujaa, head into the opening leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship Series in Hong Kong with a challenging Pool C assignment and a history that offers both caution and optimism.The tournament, set for Friday, 17 to Sunday, 19 April at the Kai Tak Sports Park, will see Kenya come up against Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsShujaa have faced these sides frequently on the global circuit with varying outcomes.Shujaa’s recent record against Australia paints a difficult picture, with the Kenyans failing to register a win in their last five meetings.##NAJAVA_MECA_9684877##Australia edged Kenya 21-7 in July 2024 during the Paris Olympics before securing tighter victories of 19-12 in December and 12-7 in February 2023. A more dominant 31-14 win in November 2024 further underlined the Australians’ upper hand, although an earlier 19-19 draw in December 2022 showed that Kenya can still match them on their day.Recent He..

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Kabras RFC chairman on plan to prolong club’s success in future years

Kabras RFC chairman Edwin Esilaba has outlined an ambitious long-term plan to sustain the club’s dominance, even as the side continues to thrive despite missing several key players.Kabras booked their place in yet another Enterprise Cup final after edging out Menengai Oilers 29-20 in a hard-fought semifinal clash played on Saturday, 11 April at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe victory was particularly impressive given the absence of several senior players, including; George Nyambua, Asuman Mugerwa, Walter Okoth, Barry Young, and Alfred Orege, who are currently in China for the Hong Kong 10s.Jeanson Misoga also missed the tie after being ruled out, while Brian Tanga, Kevin Wekesa, and Jackson Siketi were away in camp with the Kenya Sevens.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676652##Despite the depleted squad, Kabras showcased their depth, with young talents stepping up when it mattered most.Among those handed an opportunity was Adrian Khwesa, a former Butula youngs..

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STARS ABROAD:Abuya features as Yanga run riot in six-star display over Mbeya City

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya was in action, as Young Africans SC dismantled Mbeya City FC 6-0 in a Tanzania Premier League clash staged on Thursday, 16 April at the KMC Complex.Having started from the bench in the previous outing, Abuya was handed a place in the starting XI and made his presence felt with a commanding midfield display. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlthough the attacking midfielder did not register a goal or assist, he played 82 minutes and proved instrumental in orchestrating play as Yanga cruised to a statement victory.The emphatic win was inspired by braces from Prince Dube and Pacôme Zouzoua, alongside additional strikes from Maxi Nzengeli and Mohamed Hussein.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676674##Yanga wasted no time asserting their authority, breaking the deadlock just six minutes into the contest through Dube.The hosts doubled their advantage three minutes later when Zouzoua found the back of the net in the ninth minute, setting the tone for a dominant fir..

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