Ex-United captain joins star-studded Sunday League club

About half a year ago, you could read on this same website a story about an English Sunday League team like no other, Wythenshawe F.C. A squad packed with former Premier League stars with almost 2000 games in the top flight in their legs.Meet the Sunday League team with over 1800 PL gamesNow, it’s time to remember them and mention them again, as the crew that includes prominent EPL names like Emile Heskey, Danny Drinkwater, Stephen Ireland, Joleon Lescott, Papiss Cisse, and many others, got another distinguished reinforcement – none other than the former Manchester United captain, Antonio Valencia!The ex-Ecuador international and a two-time Champions League winner with the Red Devils, played his last professional season in 2021 with the Mexican Queretaro before announcing retirement on May 12.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658038##Since then, he hasn’t been involved in football in any way, but now he has apparently decided to have some fun with former rivals with whom he fought throughout Premier Leag..

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Reprieve for Kenyan goalkeeper as Zambian club earns league reinstatement after suspension

Former AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo has received a timely boost to his budding Zambian career after his club, Zesco United, were officially reinstated into the Zambian Premier League following a brief but turbulent suspension.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe decision, confirmed on Tuesday, 7 April, brings to an end a week-long period of uncertainty that had threatened both the club’s domestic campaign and the momentum of its players, none more so than Opiyo, who is in the early stages of establishing himself abroad.Exact dates for 2027 AFCON to be hosted in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania confirmedZesco’s suspension stemmed from a contentious legal standoff with the Football Association of Zambia, after the Ndola-based outfit sought intervention from the High Court of Zambia in protest over their exclusion from the ABSA Cup. The move was deemed to have bypassed established football dispute resolution channels, prompting disciplinary action that saw the club temporarily ba..

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Bernardo already has his first suitor: Old Lady in black & white

Two days ago, Manchester City assistant manager Pep Lijnders announced that their captain, Bernardo Silva, would leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the season.Today, an interested party has started knocking on the Portuguese’s door!According to the Turin media outlet Tuttosport, Juventus are keen on bringing in the experienced midfielder and have already contacted his agent, Jorge Mendes, to explore the terms of a potential deal.🚨💣 Juventus have made direct contact with Jorge Mendes to sign Bernardo Silva this summer. 🇵🇹🖤🤍The Portuguese star is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer. pic.twitter.com/8GC1gIvDFM— Topskills Sports UK (@topskillsportuk) April 7, 2026 Nevertheless, the Bianconeri’s quest won’t be easy, as Bernardo will have a wide range of options – from the intriguing MLS to the wealthy Saudi Arabia.The additional problem could be the 31-year-old’s salary. Namely, he earns €10 million per season at Etihad Stadium and probably wouldn’t accept le..

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On song Burkinabe striker reveals secret behind his scintillating form at Kenya Police

Kenya Police FC striker Yves Koutiama, arguably the best mid-season signing this campaign, has disclosed the secret behind his impeccable start to life in the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Burkina Faso international joined the Law Enforcers in the mid-season transfer window from USFA Ouagadougou and has since established himself as one of the most prolific forwards in the league.Exact dates for 2027 AFCON to be hosted in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania confirmedThe 26-year-old once again showcased his class and quality when he rose highest to clinically head home an Abud Omar free kick into the back of the net to guarantee Police a 1-0 victory over Tusker FC in their last match.Speaking after the match, the smiling assassin revealed the secret to his remarkable form in the Kenyan top-tier.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658054##“It is due to teamwork. I get a lot of support from my teammates both in training and in matches. I equally push myself in training, work hard, and ..

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Exact dates for 2027 AFCON to be hosted in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania confirmed

Following uncertainty over when the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be staged, the Uganda Local Organising Committee (LOC) has now confirmed the dates for the upcoming continental tourney.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2027 edition of AFCON, dubbed PAMOJA (Swahili word for Together), is set to be co-hosted by East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, and will take place from Saturday 19 June to Sunday 18 July 2027.Five Harambee Stars Prospects Benni McCarthy is scouting in GermanyThe revelations were made through Uganda’s Local Organising Committee (LOC), which made public the dates, bringing an end to months of speculation on when the continental tourney will take place.This will be the first time in history that the month-long tournament will be held in East Africa, and it is expected to see a large number of fans in attendance.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658249##The three African countries won the bid to co-host the tournament in 2024 and embarked on preparatio..

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Kenya Sevens legend Collins Injera on managing a successful marriage for 11 years

For close to two decades, Kenya Sevens legend Collins Injera has built a legacy on the rugby pitch defined by excellence, discipline, and consistency.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAway from the game, however, the former speedster has nurtured a marriage grounded in patience, friendship, and mutual respect.In December 2025, Injera and his wife marked 11 years of marriage, celebrating a journey that has unfolded largely away from the spotlight.Kenya Sevens co-captain explains improved performance in BrazilThe couple, who are parents to three children, reflected on their milestone with a message that captured both gratitude and deep affection.“11 years with my favourite person!! Grateful for you every day, my partner, my peace, our home’s heart. Thanks for being my rock and my goofy partner-in-crime. Watching you thrive as a woman & mom is the real win. Here’s to more laughs, goofy memories, and holding your hand (not PDA). Happy anniversary. Love you,” Injera shared.##NAJAV..

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Yamal vs. Barca keeper coach – fireworks at Camp Nou!

Barcelona cruised to a comeback victory over Atletico Madrid, capitalised on Real Madrid’s slip at Mallorca, and extended their lead in the title race to seven points. But big clubs come with big personalities, and at Camp Nou, all eyes were on the temperamental young star, Lamine Yamal.During the match, Yamal frequently gestured in frustration, and as he left the pitch, he muttered something at coach Hansi Flick. It soon emerged, however, that his irritation wasn’t directed at Flick himself, but at his assistant.❗️😡El motivo del enfado de Lamine Yamal fue José Ramón de la Fuente, entrenador de porteros del Barça.El jugador se fue frustrando durante la segunda parte después de que De la Fuente le recriminara en varias ocasiones desde la banda que chutara cuando tenía opciones de pase.… pic.twitter.com/vlkwpCx9k6— SocBlaugrana (@SocBlaugranaFC) April 6, 2026 Jose Ramon de la Fuente, Barcelona’s goalkeeping coach and strategist for set pieces and other tactical details, apparently overst..

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The science behind Kip Keino Classic being hosted in April

The Kip Keino Classic returns on Friday, 24 April at Nyayo National Stadium and for the first time, the event will run under floodlights from 4 PM to 9 PM, a historic shift that reflects a deeper, data-driven understanding of performance, environment, and health.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBut the bigger story lies in why April has always been its home.For years, April has been the default month for the Kip Keino Classic. Now, science explains why.Why athletes struggle to break world records in races held in KenyaSpeaking to Mozzart Sport, Ngongang Wandji Danube Kirt, a research fellow at the Stockholm Environment Institute, explained that this timing is no coincidence, but the result of sustained environmental monitoring and analysis.“We have partnered with Athletics Kenya under a program on sustainability in sport. One of the key pillars of this initiative is understanding how climate change affects performance and air quality within sports infrastructure, while also ..

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Aaron Ramsey retires – celebrities stop checking obituaries after goals

Aaron Ramsey has officially called time on his career at 35, bringing the curtain down on a 16-year journey filled with trophies, milestones, and one of football’s most bizarre myths.The former Arsenal, Juventus and Cardiff City midfielder bows out with 551 club appearances and 86 caps for Wales, where he played a key role in the nation’s historic run to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2016.A decorated and intelligent midfielder, Ramsey won multiple trophies, including three FA Cups in England and a Serie A title in Italy, while earning a reputation as one of the most complete midfielders of his generation.Diolch / Thank you. Onto the next chapter 💪🏼 pic.twitter.com/OmJzyZ3lkv— Aaron Ramsey (@aaronramsey) April 7, 2026 And yet, for many around the world, his name became synonymous with something far stranger.The notorious ‘Ramsey curse.’At the height of his powers, a peculiar and chilling pattern emerged: whenever Ramsey scored, news of a high-profile death would soon follow. What began a..

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Caster Semenya slams IOC’s decision to ban transgender athletes from Olympic participation

Two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya has lambasted the International Olympic Committee (IOC) following its decision to ban transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSemenya directed part of her frustration at IOC President Kirsty Coventry, expressing disappointment that an African woman in leadership would support such a policy. She argued that leaders from the Global South should better understand the complexities surrounding genetics and identity.Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya cautions local athletes against participating in Enhanced Games“Personally, for her as a leader, she’s an African. I’m sure she understands how we, as Africans, are coming from the Global South. You cannot control genetics. For me, for her being a woman coming from Africa, knowing how African women or women in the Global South are affected by that,” Semenya said.The IOC’s decision, outlined in a 10-page policy document, excludes transgen..

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