One year into his reign as Harambee Stars head coach, Benni McCarthy has named last November’s 8-0 loss to Senegal as the toughest moment of his Kenyan journey, a humbling experience that offered invaluable lessons.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe South African tactician was appointed on a contract running through to next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Tanzania and Uganda. This will be the first time the East African region hosts the continent’s premier football competition, following Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania hosting last year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN).##NAJAVA_MECA_9638232##Since taking the helm, the former Manchester United forwards’ coach has overseen 17 matches, registering seven wins, seven losses, and three draws, a record that can be described as moderate.Reflecting on his first year, McCarthy described the experience as largely positive, with plenty of lessons learned along the way.Harambee Stars forward ope..

In March 2021, the then Tusker FC midfielder Teddy Osok found himself at the centre of a doping storm after testing positive for Boldenone, a banned anabolic steroid under World Anti-Doping Agency regulations.Following a positive return on his sample, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya later imposed a four-year ban, effective March 21, 2022.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOsok has, however, consistently maintained his innocence, claiming the substance entered his system after he received an injection from a medical practitioner as treatment for a knee injury. He insists the positive test was the result of a medical error rather than deliberate wrongdoing.With his suspension now served, the former Gor Mahia, KCB, Wazito FC and Nairobi United midfielder is free to return to the game. Mozzart Sport caught up with him as he reflected on the difficult period and how he managed to navigate life away from football.Harambee Stars forward opens up on life in Finland and pressure of suc..

Their time has finally come! DR Congo will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup!After 52 years of suffering, the Leopards return to the WC – for the first time under the name DR Congo – thanks to the hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica in one of the two finals of the inter-confederation play-offs.For the history books. 📚#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/P89Jt6wViX— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) April 1, 2026 The African team expectedly dominated the game against Reggae Boyz, but failed to seal the deal in 90 minutes. The Leopards had as many as 15 shots, but only two on target. Nevertheless, they managed to completely anesthetize Jamaica’s most lethal offensive weapons, Leon Bailey and Bobby De Cordova-Reid.The additional 30 minutes were the same story all over again. Only this time, the Congolese got a reward for their better display, embodied in Axel Tuanzebe’s 100th-minute winner!The goal that sent DR Congo to the #FIFAWorldCup. pic.twitter.com/gMAPfkcHWK— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) Ap..

Harambee Stars prospect Micah Obiero delivered a sensational first-half hat-trick as Wealdstone produced a stunning 7-0 victory over Hartlepool United at Grosvenor Vale.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFresh from his heroics over the weekend, where he scored a stoppage-time winner against Marine to send Wealdstone into the FA Trophy final, Obiero was again at the heart of everything, netting three goals inside 21 minutes in a dominant display.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638388##Wealdstone came into the match on a poor run, having lost their last three National League games without scoring, while Hartlepool had won their previous three. But the hosts turned the script on its head early, with Obiero opening the scoring in the fourth minute from a tight angle.Dylan Kadji quickly doubled the lead from an Anthony Georgiou delivery before Obiero struck twice in quick succession. He first reacted fastest to a rebound in the 22nd minute, then completed his hat trick three minutes later after rou..

It’s not 100 percent guaranteed, but it’s very likely. Lionel Messi has probably played his last match for the national team on Argentine soil. One of the greatest footballers of all time is expected to end his international career after the World Cup in July. Before the tournament begins, Argentina will play one or two more friendlies (possibly one against Serbia national football team), but not in Argentina—instead, in the United States. The famous La Bombonera hosted an emotional and convincing night, as Argentina defeated Zambia national football team 5–0 (2–0). Although it was a friendly match, it carried special weight, as it is believed this was Messi’s final appearance on home soil in the national team jersey. And he said goodbye to the home crowd in style, scoring in the 43rd minute for 2–0 after a one-two with Alexis Mac Allister. It was Messi’s 116th goal for the national team in his 198th appearance.From the opening whistle, Argentina showed they wanted to deliver a much be..

Harambee Stars’ youthful forward, Lawrence Ouma, has candidly shared the difficulties he has faced adapting to football in Finland, highlighting the fast-paced and developed nature of the game as a significant hurdle.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSpeaking after Kenya’s third-place finish in the recently concluded FIFA Series mini-tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, Ouma reflected on his career-defining move to Finnish side SJK Seinäjoki.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Harambee Stars’ brilliant game plan that suffocated GrenadaThe soft-spoken attacker, who completed his long-awaited transfer from National Super League (NSL) side Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) on 25 August 2025, acknowledged the challenges of adapting to a new footballing culture.Although the move marked a major milestone in his career, Ouma has been featuring for SJK’s reserve team, SJK Akatemia, which competes in Finland’s second-tier league, Ykkösliiga.##NAJAVA_MECA_9638858##He has made nine appearances so far, gra..

Nairobi United and Mara Sugar FC will face off this afternoon in an FKF Premier League clash at the Kasarani Annex in a rescheduled fixture that was initially set for February but postponed due to the former’s involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe match comes at a crucial point in the season, with both sides struggling for consistency and in urgent need of points as the campaign heads into its final stretch.##NAJAVA_MECA_9641879##Nairobi United, currently 10th on the table, are winless in their last three matches, suffering defeats to AFC Leopards and Ulinzi Stars before drawing with APS Bomet. Mara Sugar are in a similar position, also without a win in their last three, managing two draws and one loss, setting up what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.In their most recent outing, Nairobi United played out to a 0-0 draw against APS Bomet in Kisii in a match that had to be completed over two days after heavy rains forced the ..

The famous ABBA song from the last century seems like a perfect explanation for Tuesday’s disaster. Italy somehow managed to miss the World Cup for the third straight time, which is a national catastrophe and the total defeat of Italian football. Four-time world champions participated the last time in 2014 and will have to wait for 2030 for the next World Cup. Gian Piero Ventura and Roberto Mancini led unsuccessful qualifying campaigns for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, and Gennaro Gattuso finished them off in 2026. In the World Cup Qualifications UEFA Playoffs final game, Italy was defeated in the penalty shootout after the regular game finished 1-1 and allowed the outsiders Bosnia and Hercegovina to participate in the biggest FIFA competition.Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy – Penalty Shootout – European World Cup Qualifier#WorldCup #FifaWorldCup #Worldcup2026 pic.twitter.com/OryaWCsHpU— Justice (@curiouskock) March 31, 2026 What went wrong? Everything. Italy has an average (at best) ..

How do you say “X factor” in Swedish? Victor Gyokeres!The Arsenal forward has almost singlehandedly launched his side straight to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. After a brilliant hat-trick a few days ago against Ukraine (3-1), Gyokeres scored the decisive goal in a five-goal thriller against Poland on Tuesday night in Stockholm (3-2).Four goals in just two games, but crucial ones, made him a hero of Graham Potter’s side, which will face the Netherlands, Japan and Tunisia in Group F.When it looked like the game was heading for extra time, the Gunners’ forward broke through the crowd, reached the ball, and fired it into the empty net from close range. That goal sent Sweden to North America, where they were the surprise of the 1994 World Cup, finishing third under Thomas Brolin’s leadership.MORE TO FOLLOW…2026 FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION (UEFA)FinalTuesdayB&H – Italy IN PROGRESS (1-1)/Kean 15 – Tabakovic 79/Czech Republic – Denmark IN PROGRESS (1-1)/Sulc 3 – Andersen 72/Kosovo* – Turkey ..

The narrative surrounding Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has shifted considerably over the last month, with Los Blancos heading into the final stage of the season in the running for La Liga and the Champions League still. At one point, it looked certain that they would be moving on from him, but he appears to be in charge of a much happier dressing room now.Camavinga’s World Cup spot in doubt as France pecking order shiftsArbeloa has been quick to praise his players, and seems to have won over a chunk of the dressing room after masterminding victory over Manchester City and a derby win over Atletico Madrid. In addition to his public praise, it seems he is also winning over the players with gifts.Speaking in an interview with ESPN, and carried by MD, Eduardo Camavinga revealed that Arbeloa has been mimicking Carlo Ancelotti in his approach.”Arbeloa has the same spirit as Ancelotti. He gives us a lot of freedom and talks to the player- Sometimes he comes with gifts after training… Do..