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..

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..

Kenyan striker Ryan Ogam could be set for a revival at Wolfsberger AC following a major coaching shake-up at the Austrian side.The club has appointed Thomas Silberberger as their new head coach, replacing Ismail Atalan, who was dismissed after a poor run of results.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658095##Silberberger arrives with the immediate task of steering WAC away from relegation danger, with the club currently sitting just four points above the drop zone in the Austrian Bundesliga.For Ogam, the managerial change could not have come at a better time.The Kenyan forward endured a frustrating spell under Atalan, who was appointed in November 2025.During his brief and difficult tenure, Atalan managed just one win in 13 matches, losing eight and drawing three.Ogam failed to make a single senior appearance in that period and was instead relegated to the youth team.Five Harambee Stars Prospects Benni McCarthy is scouting in GermanyWith a new coach now at the helm, the 21-year-old attacker will be hoping ..

Harry Maguire has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, with the option to extend for a further season – a move that underlines his unlikely resurgence at Old Trafford.Once facing an uncertain future, the 33-year-old centre-back now looks set to extend his stay beyond eight years at the club he joined in 2019 from Leicester City for a then world-record £80m fee for a defender.Maguire has since made 266 appearances for United, lifting the League Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup a year later. But his journey has been anything but smooth.Five years on: Maguire sentenced again in Greek court twistHarry commits 🇾🇪🗣️— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 7, 2026 Handed the captaincy just months after arriving by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Maguire quickly became one of the most scrutinised figures at the club. Criticism followed him through multiple managerial eras, and in 2023, he was stripped of the armband under Erik ten Hag, with a move to West Ham agreed, only for the defender to reje..

Former Harambee Starlets forward Neddy Atieno has hailed Kenya’s hosting of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Series as a major step forward for the growth and visibility of women’s football in the country.Kenya is set to stage the four-nation tournament at Nyayo Stadium, bringing together the Harambee Starlets alongside Australia, India, and Malawi.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe competition will run from Saturday, 11, to Thursday, 15.It will mark a historic moment as the country hosts a global women’s football event of this scale.The tournament will kick off on Saturday with two matches lined up at Nyayo.##NAJAVA_MECA_9646560##Starlets will headline the opening day with a clash against India at 6:00 pm, while Australia face Malawi earlier at 2:00 pm.The competition will culminate on 15 April, with the third-place playoff scheduled for 2:00 pm before the final, set for 6 pm kick-off.Speaking after Kahawa Lionesses’ 3-1 victory over FC Talanta Women at Mahiga Primary School, A..

European giants Real Madrid and Bayern Munich meet for the 29th time tonight – a rivalry as grand as it is peculiar. Between them, they’ve lifted the European crown 21 times, yet have never faced each other in a Champions League final.As Karl-Heinz Rummenigge recently put it, this truly feels like a “final before the final.” History agrees – these two titans have consistently crossed paths before the final hurdle, never on the biggest stage itself.##NAJAVA_MECA_9658385##Ahead of the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the margins are razor-thin. Los Blancos edge the head-to-head with 13 wins to Bayern’s 11, alongside four draws, and a slight advantage in goals. More often than not, these clashes are decided by moments – and this one promises no different.Recent history favours Madrid. Real are unbeaten in their last 9 meetings with the Bavarians, with Bayern’s last victory dating back to 2012. Their most recent showdown, in the 2023/24 semi-finals, ended in heartbreak for the G..

Former Gor Mahia striker Meddie Kagere has signaled a potential return to the club, which marked the most prolific period of his career.Speaking during the recently concluded FIFA Series international friendlies in Kigali, where Rwanda emerged victorious in the inaugural four-nations mini-tournament that involved Kenya, Estonia and Grenada, Kagere did not hide his affection for the Kenyan giants, suggesting that a reunion could be on the horizon.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKagere first joined Gor Mahia in 2015 under coach Frank Nuttall, quickly establishing himself as a lethal goal poacher, as the club went to secure the title unbeaten.##NAJAVA_MECA_9646560##Over three memorable seasons, he netted nearly 54 goals across all competitions, cementing his place among the club’s all-time top scorers. His efforts helped Gor Mahia secure three consecutive league titles, adding to the club’s rich history of domestic dominance.”It’s been such a long time; I miss Nairobi and life..

A field of 55 players will tee off on Tuesday, 7th April, at the par-72 Limuru Country Club as the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Qualifying School gets underway. The four-day qualifier marks the first step in the race for places in the 2026/27 season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe event has attracted a diverse and competitive field from across East Africa and beyond, featuring players from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Malawi, Zambia, as well as international entrants from the United States, United Kingdom, and India. A mix of professionals and elite amateurs promises a tightly contested battle for Tour membership.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647723##Play will start at 7:30 am, with groups teeing off from both the 1st and 10th tees. The draw is balanced between seasoned professionals and emerging talent, all seeking a foothold on the Sunshine Development Tour and a pathway into the Sunshine Tour and other major international tours.Kenya boasts a strong contingent,..

Coach Benni McCarthy has revealed he is actively scouting players across Europe, with a particular focus on Germany, as he looks to strengthen his Harambee Stars squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.The tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, with expectations high for the national team to deliver a strong performance on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9647723##The South African tactician recently travelled to England, where he held talks with several players of Kenyan descent in a bid to convince them to commit to the national team. Zech Obiero, Tyler Onyango, Andre Gitau and Zak Vyner are among those who have already agreed to represent Kenya.McCarthy is now firmly focused on building a competitive squad capable of matching or surpassing Kenya’s previous Africa Cup of Nations performance, where they exited at the quarter-final stage against Madagascar after a one-all draw that was decided beyond regulation time.Esse Akida on what it meant for Kibera Soccer to pl..