Arteta admits “it has to hurt”, Henry is fuming: “That’s arrogance, not control”

The message from Mikel Arteta could not have been clearer – step up and fight, or step aside.After Arsenal suffered a damaging defeat to Bournemouth, a result that has blown the Premier League title race wide open, the Spaniard turned up the heat on his own dressing room.Coming into the game, the Gunners were already wobbling – two defeats in their previous three matches had knocked them out of both the League Cup and the FA Cup. This was supposed to be the response. Instead, it raised even more questions.Arsenal’s fears are slipping out of control – Cherries take points off Gunners and fuel Man City’s chargeBournemouth struck early and, after Arsenal failed to seize control, hit again through Alex Scott in the 74th minute – a goal that ultimately decided the contest and sent frustrated fans streaming out of the Emirates before full-time.For all their dominance this season, Arsenal suddenly look vulnerable. Once sitting nine points clear, they now face the very real prospect of being r..

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Enterprise Cup: Kabras juggernaut marches to final as Black Pirates upset Nondies

For the umpteenth time, Kabras Sugar RFC lived up to their juggernaut status after edging out Menengai Oilers 29-20 in a hard-fought Enterprise Cup semifinal clash played on Saturday, 11 April at the ASK Kakamega Showground.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory marked the second time Kabras have beaten Oilers this season.Despite enjoying an early territorial advantage, Kabras were slow out of the blocks, with Oilers capitalising on their first visit into the 22. Abutwalib Wesonga slotted in a penalty after 12 minutes to hand the visitors a 3-0 lead.One change as Wambua names Shujaa squad for Hong Kong 7sKabras, however, remained patient and repeatedly turned down kickable penalties in favour of attacking lineouts. Their persistence paid off in the 20th minute when David Bunduki dotted down for the opening try, with Jone Kubu converting for a 7-3 lead.Momentum firmly swung in Kabras’ favour ten minutes later as Mathias Osimbo carved open space for Roy Maruti to score u..

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Kibera Black Stars stun Mombasa United as Darajani Gogo secure first win in 2026

The National Super League (NSL) served up a dramatic round of fixtures on Saturday, 11 April, as results across multiple venues sent shockwaves through both the promotion race and the battle for survival, underlining the growing intensity as the season edges closer to its decisive phase.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt the summit, league leaders Mombasa United suffered a significant setback after falling to a clinical Kibera Black Stars side, while at the opposite end of the table, a new dawn began at Darajani Gogo, where newly appointed head coach Ken Kenyatta inspired an immediate turnaround with a crucial victory over Kabati Youth.Kibera Black Stars 2-0 Mombasa UnitedAt Gems Cambridge, Kibera Black Stars delivered one of the standout performances of the day, overpowering table-toppers Mombasa United with a commanding 2-0 victory on home soil.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How efficient Tusker shut down Sharks to reach Mozzart Bet Cup quartersAfter a tightly contested first half, J..

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Yellow Wall turns its back on Dortmund as Leverkusen snatch important away victory

Few fanbases in world football can match the loyalty of Borussia Dortmund’s supporters. Whether at the iconic Signal Iduna Park or on away days across Germany and Europe, the Yellow Wall follows its club with relentless passion. When it roars, the stadium trembles.But this Saturday, in the clash with Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund fans showed they can be just as demanding as they are devoted.And rightly so.Defeat at home. pic.twitter.com/HzAn0dA2DO— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) April 11, 2026 What unfolded on the pitch was a flat, uninspired display from the hosts, punished with a narrow 1-0 defeat. While Bayern Munich continue to disappear into the distance at the top, Dortmund sit comfortably in second – perhaps a little too comfortably. At times, it felt as if Niko Kovac’s men had already mentally checked out, drifting toward thoughts of upcoming vacations or the World Cup.With little difference between finishing second or fourth – both guaranteeing direct Champions League qualifica..

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FIFA Series: Harambee Starlets book date with Australia after cruising past India

Harambee Starlets booked a date with Australia following their comfortable 2-0 win over India in a 2026 FIFA Series encounter played at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, 11 April.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsA goal in either half from Martha Amunyolet inside the second minute, coupled with a strike from Terry Engesha three minutes shy of the hour mark, ensured Kenya walked away with victory.More to follow…

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Mark Otieno to spearhead Kenya’s 100m charge at African Senior Championships

Kenya’s hopes of bagging a sprint medal at the upcoming 24th African Senior Athletics Championships rest on Mark Otieno, as the country names a formidable squad for the continental showpiece set for Tuesday, 12 to Saturday, 17 May at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOtieno, currently the second fastest Kenyan over 100m, headlines a three-man team that will line up against Africa’s finest sprinters. The experienced speedster, who clocked 10.36 seconds in the final during the national trials, is keen to make his second appearance at the championships count.Ferdinand Omanyala opens season with 100m victory in South Africa“I would love to go there and bring back a medal for the country. It will be a record in my books and to add on my profile as well as becoming an African champion and to also reach the finals,” Otieno told Mozzart Sport.Reflecting on his journey, the sprinter drew motivation from his earlier outing at the 2015 African Ga..

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Arsenal’s fears are slipping out of control – Cherries take points off Gunners and fuel Man City’s charge

Brace yourselves, chaos awaits — Arsenal suffered a major 2–1 home defeat to Bournemouth today, dropping another three points as Mikel Arteta’s side see their lead continue to shrink. All eyes are now on Manchester City’s response, with an increasingly thrilling title race unfolding.Full-time at Emirates Stadium. pic.twitter.com/SwILWjTwyq— Arsenal (@Arsenal) April 11, 2026 The first half at the Emirates started in a rather quiet fashion, with neither side able to create any meaningful chances in the opening 10 minutes. Both Arsenal and Bournemouth looked to build attacks and find their rhythm, but the defenses stayed comfortable with no real threats on goal.The game burst into life in the 17th minute — and it was Bournemouth who delivered the shock. After a move down the left flank, Christie played the ball to Truffert, whose low cross took a deflection off Saliba. The ball fell kindly to Kroupi, who reacted quickly and calmly slotted it into the net to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.Yo..

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2026 FIFA Series: Australia whitewash Malawi to book slot in final

Australia showed their might in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA Series Kenya edition by cruising to a comfortable 5-0 victory over Malawi in an encounter played on Saturday, 11 April at the Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match set the pace for the inaugural global friendly series that is also being staged in three different nations across the globe: the Ivory Coast, Brazil and Thailand.Australia were favourites heading into the match as they are ranked 15th globally, while Malawi are a distant 153rd.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How efficient Tusker shut down Sharks to reach Mozzart Bet Cup quartersMalawi, who have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) were using the match as part of their preparations for the continental tourney.Australia began the match on a high, asserting their superiority over Malawi and opened the scores in the fifth minute through Leicester City midfielder Emily van Egmond, who connected well with a Courtne..

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Shabana squeeze past Kuta Collection as Murang’a Seal suffer embarrassing exit

Shabana FC booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup after edging out a spirited Kuta Collection FC side 1-0 in a tightly contested Round of 16 clash at Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsA decisive first-half strike from Brian Michira proved enough to separate the two sides, as the Kisii-based outfit overcame a resilient Kuta Collection to finally break their Round of 16 curse and advance to the last eight for the first time in three attempts.With the FKF Premier League title seemingly out of reach, Shabana approached the tie with renewed urgency, fully aware that the domestic cup presents their most viable pathway to silverware and a coveted slot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup. TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How efficient Tusker shut down Sharks to reach Mozzart Bet Cup quartersHaving fallen at this stage in the previous two editions, the Glamour Boys were determined to rewrite that narrative.Kuta Collection, on the other hand, ente..

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Man City see Bayern’s young star as a replacement for Rodri

Manchester City are said to be considering a move for Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, according to Sports Boom. Across Europe, there is a growing feeling that something major is taking shape in Bavaria.At Bayern, Pavlovic’s rise has already changed the club’s planning, shifting him from a long-term project into an immediate pillar of the team. As the original report states, he is no longer just a “bright prospect” but a central figure in Bayern’s future.🚨🚨 | 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Manchester City have identified Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović as the perfect replacement for Rodri.Bayern would only consider letting him go for a fee in excess of £100M, a deal that would make him the most expensive German player in history. 🤯… pic.twitter.com/Xqu6jaoTb6— MatchdayHQ (@TheMatchdayHQ) April 10, 2026 Under Vincent Kompany, Pavlovic has redefined what is expected from a deep-lying midfielder. His style fits perfectly with modern elite football, where tactical awareness and technical brave..

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