Harambee Starlets defender Elizabeth Ochaka has expressed readiness to face and tame Chelsea striker Sam Kerr.The two players are set to face off when Starlets play the Matildas of Australia in the 2026 FIFA Series final on Wednesday, 15 April at the Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKerr plays at the top level in England and is vastly experienced in both the World Cup and UEFA Champions League.Ochaka, on the other hand, is an upcoming teenage defender playing for Kenya Police Bullets in the local league.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##She equally possesses World Cup experience, having featured in the 2024 finals, albeit for the U17 category.Speaking to the press after Kenya’s match against India, where Starlets secured a 2-0 win through goals by Martha Amunyolete and Tereza Engesha, Ochaka says she is not intimidated by the contest awaiting her.“Personally, I do not fear her. She has two legs just like me,” said Ochaka.The 17-year-old relishes the chance of fac..

Harambee Stars England-based midfielder Clarke Oduor has expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from Kenyan fans, saying the positive reaction has significantly boosted his morale and motivation both at club and international level.The versatile midfielder, who turns out for Grimsby Town FC, spoke ahead of their crucial National League fixture against Chesterfield on Tuesday,14 April, noting that encouragement from supporters back home has played a key role in lifting his confidence.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOduor’s remarks come in the wake of his recent involvement with the Harambee Stars during the FIFA Series mini-tournament international friendlies staged in Kigali, Rwanda, where Kenya finished third.“It’s so good to hear positive remarks and feedback from fans back home. It definitely gives me the motivation and morale to keep giving my best on the pitch and when called upon for national team duty,” he told Grimsby media.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##The 27-ye..

Lisandro Martinez saw red – and Michael Carrick saw red mist.The Manchester United defender was sent off in the 2-1 defeat to Leeds United after being judged to have pulled the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin in an off-the-ball incident.Referee Paul Tierney initially missed it, but after a VAR review, he went to the monitor and upgraded the decision to a straight red for violent conduct.RED CARD! Lisandro Martínez is sent off for violent conduct. Manchester United down to 10 men and now facing an even tougher task.#MUNLEE pic.twitter.com/cefzioan4D— DC (@Boy_Dc49) April 13, 2026 That’s when the real storm began.”That decision is one of the worst I’ve ever seen,” Carrick fumed after the game on Monday night. “He gets hit in the face, loses balance… and then he’s sent off? Shocking.”The United boss couldn’t hide his disbelief.”It’s not a pull, not aggressive. He barely touches him. And that’s ‘a clear and obvious’ error? We’ve got to be careful where this game is going.”Ten-man United bott..

Football Kenya Premier League side Posta Rangers have moved to steady their campaign with the reappointment of seasoned tactician Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno as the club’s new head coach.In an official statement released via the club’s social media platforms, Rangers confirmed the return of the experienced gaffer, expressing confidence in his ability to guide the team through the decisive final stretch of the campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more news”Welcoming Zedekiah Otieno (Zico) as our new head coach. He’s stepping in to guide the team through the crucial final matches of the season going forward.Focused, determined and ready to finish strong,” read part of the statement.Otieno’s appointment comes in the wake of a turbulent period for the Mailmen following the departure of former head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo, who exited the club on 28 November 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##With just seven matches remaining, Rangers find themselves in a precarious position, hovering dangerou..

Carlos Queiroz is back on the international stage – and straight into another rescue mission.The 73-year-old has been appointed head coach of Ghana ahead of the 2026 World Cup, tasked with stabilising a side in free fall.Queiroz replaces Otto Addo, who was dismissed earlier this month after a worrying downturn in results. Ghana arrived at this appointment on the back of four consecutive defeats, including heavy friendly losses to Austria and Germany, and the added disappointment of failing to qualify for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.Good move or “suicide”? Ghana part ways with manager 79 days before their first WC gameEnter a familiar figure in crisis scenarios.With a coaching career spanning more than three decades, Queiroz brings vast experience – including leading Iran to three consecutive World Cups and guiding Portugal to the knockout stages in 2010.His first test will come quickly: a friendly against Mexico on May 22, followed by a final warm-up clash with Wales in Cardiff…

Karim Benzema endured a night to forget – and it may yet reshape the Saudi title race.The Frenchman missed a crucial penalty as Al Hilal crashed out of the AFC Champions League Elite, losing a dramatic shootout to Al Sadd after a breathless 3-3 draw.Sergej Milinkovic-Savic fired Al Hilal ahead, but Al Sadd refused to go away, matching every blow in a game that never settled. With the tie reduced to a single-leg format due to scheduling changes, extra time wasn’t enough as penalties would decide everything.This is the first time I’m seeing Karim Benzema missed a penalty kick 😳😳😳 pic.twitter.com/237IUpBOYi— tuYUNG (@tuyungNG) April 10, 2026 And that’s where it unravelled.After an early miss from Al Sadd, Al Hilal had the advantage. Then Benzema stepped up and blazed his effort over the bar. Al Sadd didn’t look back, converting flawlessly to seal a 4-2 shootout win and send the Saudi side packing.A brutal exit, but one that could carry unexpected consequences.With their continental campai..

National Super League (NSL) action resumes on Tuesday,14 April, with Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) hosting Mully Children Family (MCF) at Kenyatta Stadium, Mamboleo.The clash carries significant weight at both ends of the table, with promotion-chasing MOFA desperate to reignite their campaign while MCF continue their spirited resurgence for survival.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMOFA head into the encounter under mounting pressure following a frustrating 1-1 draw against Luanda Villa, a result that dealt a blow to their promotion ambitions. The Charles Bruno-coached side, currently sixth on 49 points, find themselves at a critical juncture in the season. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##With just ten matches remaining, every point has become invaluable in the race for a top-three finish and automatic promotion.Victory on Tuesday would see MOFA move to a point within the top three bracket, while also maintaining contact with league leaders Migori Youth and Mombasa United, w..

All eyes will be on Wang’uru Stadium as record Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) champions, Gor Mahia, take on 12-time winners Tusker in one of two rescheduled matches set for Tuesday, April 14.The match, scheduled to kick off at 4:15 pm, carries significant weight in the title race.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGor Mahia will be seeking to secure maximum points to consolidate their grip at the top of the table and return to winning ways, having played Kariobangi Sharks to a barren draw in their previous match.While Tusker, on the other hand, appear to be out of the title race, a win or draw for them would be a welcome result for Gor Mahia’s bitter rivals, AFC Leopards, who trail by two points.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##Any outcome in the match is poised to further spice up the title race between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, with the second leg of the Mashemeji Derby drawing ever closer.Gor head into the match in great form, having won eight of their past 10 mat..

Needing to channel the spirits of their 2018-19 remontada, Liverpool welcome Paris Saint-Germain to a raucous Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night.Arne Slot oversaw a 2-0 defeat to the European champions in last week’s opening encounter, although the outcome could have been much more disastrous for the Reds, who are not down and out just yet.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsLiverpool come into this fixture after mixed recent form, though a 2-0 home win over Fulham offers a timely boost.Across their last six matches, they have recorded two wins, one draw, and three defeats, scoring an average of 1.33 goals while conceding 1.5 per game.Notably, only 33% of those matches saw both teams score, highlighting some inconsistency in attacking output. In the Premier League, Liverpool sit fifth, still in contention for Champions League qualification.##NAJAVA_MECA_9666110##At Anfield, however, they remain a formidable force, having lost just..

Kenyan-born center Madina Okot has officially taken the next step in her remarkable basketball journey after being selected 13th overall in the first round of the WNBA Draft by the Atlanta Dream on Monday, 13 April.The ceremony, held at The Shed in New York, confirmed Okot’s transition to the professional ranks following an outstanding collegiate career with the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsStanding at 6-foot-6, Okot leaves college basketball as one of the most dominant post players in the game. In her final season, she averaged a double-double, posting 12.8 points and an SEC-leading 10.6 rebounds per game.##NAJAVA_MECA_9665902##She capped off her NCAA career with 22 double-doubles, ranking third nationally while helping the Gamecocks to an impressive 36-4 record and a Final Four appearance.Her selection also carries historic significance for the South Carolina program. Okot became the first post player from the team to be pick..