UK-based Kenyan data scout Naythan Din-Kariuki has earned global recognition after being named among the winners of the 2025 Football Black List, placing him alongside high-profile figures such as Eberechi Eze, Kolo Toure, and Omar Berrada.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe honour sees Din-Kariuki join a distinguished group cutting across playing, coaching, executive leadership, and media.Others recognised in this year’s list include Naomi Bedeau of Oxford United Women and founder of Beat the Block CIC; Gotham FC and England defender Jess Carter; Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi; Barbados international Shakira Waithe; Brentford Women head coach Carly Williams; and coach Justin Cochrane, among others.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676654##Din-Kariuki currently serves as Lead Data Scout at Aston Villa, where he plays a central role in identifying and evaluating talent for the English Premier League side.His work revolves around advanced performance analysis, interpreting player data, tracking t..

Bernardo Silva had already announced earlier that he would leave Manchester City at the end of the season, and today the Portuguese star posted an official farewell message on social media. It marks the end of one of the most successful eras in the history of the Premier League. At 32, the Portuguese maestro has decided to bring his nine-year journey at the Etihad to a close, leaving behind a legacy the club rightly calls immeasurable. Since arriving from AS Monaco in 2017, Bernardo became a symbol of consistency and success, making over 450 appearances and winning 15 trophies, including six league titles and the long-awaited UEFA Champions League in 2023.Sad news from Manchester: Pep’s assistant announces Bernardo’s departure“When I arrived 9 years ago, I was following a dream of a little boy, wanting to succeed in life, wanting to achieve great things. This city and this club gave me much more than that, much more than I ever hoped for. What we won and achieved together is a legacy t..

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hailed Kenya following the launch of the landmark FIFA “Boots for All” initiative, describing it as a transformative step toward expanding access to the game at the grassroots level.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe initiative was officially unveiled on Tuesday, 14 April, at the near-complete 60,000-seater Talanta Stadium, a flagship venue earmarked for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.The high-profile event brought together key stakeholders from both local and international football circles.’We are the best’ -Tusker forward after scoring against Gor MahiaAmong those in attendance were Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo, FKF president Hussein Mohamed, alongside a joint FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation.The delegation was led by FIFA Director of Member Associations for Africa and Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer Gelson Fernández, and included FIFA Council Member Kanizat Ibrahim, CAF 3rd ..

The title of this article sounds like a mistake, but it’s not. Marseille is actually loosing money for not playing Ethan Nwaneri, but coach Habib Beye focused solely on the performance on the pitch (and in training) and so far, Nwaneri is not showing enough. Arsenal’s promising star went on a loan to the south of France in January, in order to get more playing time, considering that this club has strengthened during June 2025 and playing time became extremely limited.Marseille boss warns Arsenal loanee Nwaneri: “He needs to adapt”When signed by former manager Roberto De Zerbi, Nwaneri started immediately and scored on his debut against Lens and then started two more matches, against Paris and PSG. After a 5-0 humiliation, De Zerbi left and Habib Beye took over. Nwaneri has been left on the bench in three of the following eight fixtures, and has only once made an appearance lasting longer than half an hour – against Lille on 22 March.Good luck with that! New Marseille president aims for..

Tusker FC forward Ibrahim Joshua has boldly declared his side are ‘the best’ following their hard-fought victory over league leaders Gor Mahia in a pulsating FKF Premier League encounter.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Tanzanian striker was the difference-maker as the Brewers stunned K’Ogalo with a narrow but crucial 1-0 win in a fiercely contested clash staged on Tuesday, 14 April at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea. Harambee Starlets climb five places in provisional FIFA rankings despite Australia lossThe lanky yet powerful forward struck the decisive goal in the 16th minute, reacting quickest to a rebound after Gor Mahia goalkeeper Gad Mathews spilt a teasing delivery from Ian Simiyu.Joshua calmly slotted home from close range, a composed finish that ultimately separated the two sides in the rescheduled FKF Premier League action. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9676656##Speaking to the club’s media after the match, a confident Joshua did not hold back in his assessment, insisting that Tusker’..

Australia women’s national football team head coach Joe Montemurro was left an impressed man with the Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, as per his post-match press conference.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Aussies were one of the four competing teams in the inaugural 2026 Women’s FIFA Series, Kenya edition, alongside India, Malawi and Kenya, who hosted the tournament.Harambee Starlets climb five places in provisional FIFA rankings despite Australia lossThe tourney, which began on Saturday, 11 April, concluded on Wednesday, with a final between The Matildas and Harambee Starlets that ended 2-0 in favour of Australia.Chelsea Women forward Sam Kerr opened the scoring in the 25th minute before Everton midfielder Clare Wheeler added a second in the 55th minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676674##Despite the win, Montemurro took time in his address to the media to elucidate why the Kenya team caught his attention.“Credit to Kenya, they had three or four opportuniti..

Former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei’s planned switch of allegiance to Turkey has been blocked, dealing a major blow to the European country’s aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThree months after confirming her decision to compete for Turkey, Kosgei is now among a group of high-profile athletes whose transfer applications have been rejected by World Athletics’ Nationality Review Panel.In its ruling, the panel said approving the applications would “impinge upon and compromise” the core principles underpinning the sport’s eligibility and transfer of allegiance regulations.Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry withdraws from Kip Keino ClassicThe panel found that the cases were not isolated but formed part of a coordinated recruitment strategy led by the Turkish government, acting through a state-backed club, to attract top international athletes with lucrative financial packages.The aim, according to the..

Many rumors have surfaced recently about Luis Enrique and his potential departure from Parc des Princes. Still, according to The Telegraph, the Spaniard is going nowhere, as he is on the verge of extending his deal with Paris Saint-Germain.Several clubs, Manchester United being the most serious, wanted Enrique on their benches and hoped he would leave the Saints, but, as it stands for now, their desires won’t become reality.The strategist’s current contract expires in June 2027, and The Telegraph claims he is close to signing a new one until 2029, with the option for a further year, thus closing the door on all speculation about his exit from PSG.As previously reported, PSG are optimistic Luis Enrique will sign a contract extension despite suggestions of a summer exit. There is no timeline to finalise, but Enrique is currently in talks to extend until 2030 (as called by @FabriceHawkins).If it’s done before the season… pic.twitter.com/t4OqJUDuXR— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) April 10, 2026 T..

American sprint star Twanisha Terry will no longer compete at the upcoming Kip Keino Classic, dealing a blow to what had been shaping up as a thrilling 100m women’s contest in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTerry, popularly known as “Tee Tee”, had initially been confirmed among the elite athletes set to headline the Friday, 24 April event. However, she has now clarified that she will not be making the trip to Kenya.In a statement shared on her social platforms, the Olympic champion addressed the confusion surrounding her participation.Ugandan athlete to kickstart new journey at Kip Keino Classic“Hey, everyone! Posts are circulating that I was confirmed for Kenya. I was adamant and looking forward to competing at the Kip Keino Classic this year.Unfortunately, I will not be in attendance. When the time comes, I’ll be sure to share my competition schedule with you all,” she wrote.The 4x100m relay gold medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics had been one of the standout ..

Seeking a 12-point lead at the top of Serie A, Inter Milan will aim to take another stride towards the Scudetto when they welcome Cagliari to San Siro on Friday evening.Inter are close to the title after winning a seven-goal thriller last weekend, while their Sardinian counterparts are in a battle for top-flight survival.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsNerazzurri comes into this fixture in solid but slightly inconsistent form, recording two wins, three draws, and one loss in their last six matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9676651##They have scored 11 goals and conceded eight in that period, averaging 1.83 goals scored per game. Sitting at the top of Serie A with 75 points from 32 matches, Inter boast the league’s most potent attack, averaging over two goals per match this season.At home, they have been dominant, winning five of their last six league matches, although defensive lapses remain evident, with no clean sheet in their last five games.Team news sees Inter without key forward L..