France appear set for a major managerial shake-up as reports suggest Zinedine Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to take over as the next head coach of Les Bleus. The iconic former Real Madrid manager is expected to succeed Didier Deschamps once the 2026 World Cup in North America concludes.Zidane has been out of the dugout since leaving Los Blancos for a second stint in 2021. In a decisive move for the future of French football, French Football Federation (FFF) president Philippe Diallo has confirmed that the identity of the next national team coach has already been settled.🚨🚨| BREAKING: Zinedine Zidane has said YES to becoming the new France manager. ✍️✅[@le_Parisien] pic.twitter.com/sW5vtbJiPR— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) March 22, 2026 While Deschamps remains fully focused on the upcoming World Cup, the planning for the post-tournament transition has quietly been finalized behind the scenes.In an interview with Le Figaro, Diallo explained that discussions with potential candidat..

Stade Malien secured a 2-0 victory over Mamelodi Sundowns in the second leg of their CAF Champions League quarter-final, a match defined by aggressive pressing, fast transitions, and the exploitation of Masandawana’s high defensive line.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsDespite the loss on the night, Sundowns’ ability to absorb pressure enabled them to progress on aggregate, winning 3-2 across the two ties. The game was a tactical showcase: Malien demonstrated clinical execution in attacking transitions and wide-channel exploitation, while Sundowns’ defensive resilience and mid-to-late adjustments underscored their experience in managing knockout matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9619078##Stade Malien began the game in a traditional 1-4-4-2 formation, designed to balance defensive coverage with rapid attacking transitions.Traore Ng’olo occupied the goal, protected by Abdoul Bode at right-back, Dramane Traore at left-back, and the central defensive pairing of Babe Diarra and Ismaila Simpara…

The 2026 Enterprise Cup quarterfinals will be remembered as one of the most compelling stages in the tournament’s recent history. On Saturday, 21 March, fixtures were split across Kenya and Uganda, with each encounter delivering intensity both on and off the pitch.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBy the end of the round, three Kenyan teams, Nondescripts (Nondies), Menengai Oilers, and Kabras RFC had secured semifinal spots, joined by Uganda’s Stanbic Bank Pirates.Another Rai Derby on the cards as 2026 Enterprise Cup enter semifinal stageMozzart Sport takes a look at some key lessons from the action-packed weekend.Overreliance on key players can prove costlyKCB Rugby’s shock exit served as a stark reminder of the risks of depending too heavily on a core group of players.The Bankers were without several key figures, including head coach Andrew Amonde and players Vincent Onyala, George Ooro, Samuel Asati, Floyd Wabwire, and Festus Shiasi, who were away on national duty with Ken..

In a sport where development pathways outside traditional powerhouses remain limited, the Goldstein Hockey Foundation (GHF) has quietly built one of Kenya’s most promising grassroots-to-elite hockey structures.The 2025 season offered the clearest evidence yet of that growth.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsTwo of the foundation’s men’s teams, GHF Blue Pirates and GHF Rift Pirates, emerged as champions in their respective zones of the Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) National League before both progressing to the promotion playoffs.Blue Pirates, based in Kakamega, lifted the Western Zone National League title and went on to secure promotion to the KHU Super League, finishing runners-up in the promotion playoffs after falling to Impala in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##Meanwhile, Nakuru-based Rift Pirates were crowned Central Zone champions and finished as second runners-up in the playoffs after defeating Nandi Hawks.For GHF President Collins Liyayi, the achievements reflect years of s..

Doncaster Rovers take on Port Vale at the Eco-Power Stadium in an English Football League (EFL) League One clash on Tuesday, set for 22:45 hrs (EAT), with both sides involved in a relegation battle. Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsRovers have a solid, if not spectacular, record at their Eco-Power Stadium, while the visiting Valiants are struggling at the foot of the table, but with games in hand on teams around them.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618478##Doncaster currently occupies 17th position with 47 points from 38 matches, holding a five-point cushion above the relegation zone.Their recent form has been encouraging, particularly compared to their struggles at the end of 2025. Over their last five league matches, they have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat, scoring four goals and conceding four in that period.Arteta: ‘We’ll use this pain as fuel’Victories over Blackpool and Barnsley, alongside a resilient goalless draw away at Bolton, highlight their improved defensive stabilit..

By winning his fifth EFL Cup title, Pep Guardiola became the most successful manager in the competition’s history (surpassing Brian Clough, Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho). But even more importantly for the Spanish coach, he also reached 40 trophies in his managerial career. Step by step, one of the most influential managers in football history has now closed the gap to the all-time record holder, Sir Alex Ferguson, to single digits. The legendary Scot finished his career with 49 trophies.Pep Guardiola now has 40 trophies! 1. Sir Alex Ferguson – 49 trophies 2. Pep Guardiola – 40 trophies 3. Mircea Lucescu – 38 trophies 4. Carlo Ancelotti – 36 trophies pic.twitter.com/2qJ57fnX11— TheEuropeanLad (@ThaEuropeanLad) March 22, 2026 Guardiola has been unmatched in the period since 2008, when he began his managerial career. On that list, Luis Enrique is second with 19 trophies, Marcelo Gallardo third with 15, followed by Jose Mourinho (14), Massimiliano Allegri and Carlo Ancelotti (13 each), ..

In an era of football supermen, where stamina and strength have more influence than technical abilities and creativity, the last remains of some ‘good all times’ are slowly ending their careers. One of them is certainly Dimitri Payet, who announced through tears at the Stade Velodrome that he was retiring at the age of 39. A large part of the football world was hit by a wave of nostalgia, diving into Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to relive the magic from the workshop of one of the greatest number 10s in Ligue 1 history.Dimitri Payet retires. One of the most gifted players of his generation 🫶😢 pic.twitter.com/OHwxewPcim— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) March 22, 2026 A legend of French football, but also a hero of the small London streets—those most often walked by fans of West Ham United. The 2015/16 season remains one of the most memorable individual campaigns in Premier League history. Not statistically, but in terms of sheer impact. There wasn’t a team in England that didn’t fear Pa..

The all-time top scorer in the history of Atlético Madrid, Antoine Griezmann, will travel to the United States to finalize a deal with Orlando City SC. The French star will use the days off granted by Diego Simeone during the international break to arrange the details of his cooperation with the MLS side, reports Marca.🚨💣 BREAKING: Antoine Griezmann to Orlando City, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for French star to join MLS side.Agreement on deal for July 2026, free transfer from Atlético.After deal for March rejected, agreement done for summer. Griezmann will travel this week to… pic.twitter.com/e3Nb3Ienjx— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 23, 2026 Although he remains a key figure in the team of the Colchoneros, Griezmann traveled to Orlando with the club’s full approval. The Atletico management decided to fully accommodate their long-time first-team player, allowing him to define the terms of what is widely believed to be the last major contract of his career even in th..

Foreign players dominated the Mavens Open International Chess tournament, which concluded on Sunday at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC).Slovakia-based Grand Master (GM) Plat Vojtech emerged the winner of the Open category, collecting 7.5 points and the Ksh 750,000 prize fund.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsHe beat Czebe Attila, another Grand Master from Hungary, by half a point.The Hungarian got seven points to walk home with Ksh150,000.##NAJAVA_MECA_9618778##Uganda’s Mark Waswa Nyola finished in third position, with his counterpart Haruna Nsubuga coming in fourth.The highest-ranked Kenyan was national champion Jadon Simiyu, who finished in fifth position.Simiyu had a stand-out performance, including bringing down East Africa’s only International Master (IM) Arthur Segwanyi, whom he beat in the sixth round.Details of Tennis Kenya’s partnership with French Tennis FederationSegwanyi is the highest-rated player in East and Central Africa, but had a tournament t..

In an era of football supermen, where stamina and strength have more influence than technical abilities and creativity, the last remains of some ‘good all times’ are slowly ending their careers. One of them is certainly Dimitri Payet, who announced through tears at the Stade Velodrome that he was retiring at the age of 39. A large part of the football world was hit by a wave of nostalgia, diving into Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to relive the magic from the workshop of one of the greatest number 10s in Ligue 1 history.Dimitri Payet retires. One of the most gifted players of his generation 🫶😢 pic.twitter.com/OHwxewPcim— Ligue 1 English (@Ligue1_ENG) March 22, 2026 A legend of French football, but also a hero of the small London streets—those most often walked by fans of West Ham United. The 2015/16 season remains one of the most memorable individual campaigns in Premier League history. Not statistically, but in terms of sheer impact. There wasn’t a team in England that didn’t fear Pa..