An example of how one injury can change everything.During last season’s underwhelming campaign, Estevao was one of the rare bright spots at Chelsea. He registered eight goals and four assists in 36 appearances in his debut season in Europe and looked destined to become one of the Blues’ leaders. At the age of 18, he had already been considered their future.However, last April, he suffered a severe hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for three months and ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.Chelsea’s five-day striker purge: €127.5m raised from selling four forwardsIt took time, but he recovered and returned to Chelsea’s squad – only to find that many things were no longer the same.Enzo Maresca had left and was replaced with Xabi Alonso, while Estevao was handed serious competition in the form of big-money signing Morgan Rogers.So, it’s no wonder the Brazilian quickly learned how thin the line is between stardom and the bench.Deadline Day madness: how Chelsea, Everton and Monaco all ..

Kenya’s Emerging Starlets have booked their place in the final of the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers after edging hosts Rwanda 5-4 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time on Friday.The U-15 girls produced another composed display at Kigali Pelé Stadium in what was their third match of the day to move within one victory of securing the CECAFA region’s ticket to the continental championship.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe tournament kicked off on Thursday, 3 September while Kenya’s back-to-back victories over South Sudan and Somalia came on Friday, 4 September the second day of the tournament. The Kenya U-15 girls had started their campaign with a goalless draw against Tanzania on the opening day before finding their scoring boots in spectacular fashion on Friday.##NAJAVA_MECA_936815##They first dismantled South Sudan 7-0, with Abigael Cheruto starring with four goals, while Cindy Oyoko, Fridah Parloma and Christine Nyawira..

Malkia Strikers, not only failed to defend their CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship title but also, missed direct qualification to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics games after losing 3-0 to Egypt in the final match played on Friday, 4 September at the Kasarani Indoor Arena.Kenya qualified to the finals after sweeping past Cameroon 3-0 in a semi final match played on Thursday, 3 September.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Cleopatras, on the other hand, demolished Rwanda, by similar margin,setting up a date with the Kenyan girls. The match was evenly balanced in the first set, with both teams exchanging leads before Egypt took control. Realising the swelling gap between them and Egypt, Malkia Strikers coach Geoffrey Omondi called for a technical time out in a bid to strategise. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9936871##Omondi introduced Mercy Iminza for Terry Tata by the time Egypt were leading with 20 points. However, the Egyptians proved to have the quality to maintain the le..

New Tusker FC defender Talena Ochieng has set his sights on making a strong impression ahead of his potentially continental debut this weekend. The fast-rising left-back joined Tusker from FKF Premier League rivals Ulinzi Stars and is now preparing for his first taste of senior continental football following the move. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOchieng says the opportunity to play in the CAF Confederation Cup was one of the major factors behind his decision to join Tusker, with the competition offering him a chance to gain valuable exposure beyond Kenyan football.“This will be my first time competing in a CAF competition, so I am very excited. I know it will give me great exposure and valuable experience,” Ochieng said.##NAJAVA_MECA_936828##The defender has already set an ambitious personal target for his maiden continental campaign, hoping to contribute directly to Tusker’s push for a place in the group stage.“I want to be named man of the match in the games, while al..

The transfer window in Italy is closed but there are teams which haven’t been able to get all the players which they wanted and Roma is among those teams. Giallorossi brought in Santiago Castro, Rodrigo Mora, Nahuel Molina, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Leonardo Balerdi, Marten de Roon, Donyell Malen and Daniele Ghilardi and this is by far their best transfer window in years. The club continued to spend and went into the red — 100 million euros so far — which could prove costly, as they are under a three-year UEFA monitoring period during which they are not allowed to post a deficit of more than 60,000,000 euros. Since the Friedkins took charge of the club, more than half a billion euros has been spent on player purchases, while sales have generated less than 300 million euros. But they need more.Gasperini blocks Kone’s move to ChelseaCoach Gian Piero Gasperini got almost all he wanted but one position remains a bit short – the left winger. Stuttgart’s Jamie Leweling deal fel throught and ..

The World Cup is finished and the memory of Brazil’s failure has already faded. Carlo Ancelotti was hired by Selecao to make them great again, but he failed during his first attempt, as Brazil didn’t even make it to the semi-finals. Instead, the fans had to watch their arch-rivals Argentina going to the finals again. But it’s all water under the bridge now and argubly the best coach ever is starting another qualification round soon. He will mix pleasure and business as he came to Madrid to watch Brazilian players in Real. He also enjoyed a return to the city where he was so successfull.Mou’s demolition squad is taking shape: Madrid crush Malaga to keep perfect La Liga recordSpeaking to the notorious ’Real Madrid TV’, the Italian explained his visit.”I’m here in two capacities, as the Selecao’s coach and also privately, to say hello and return to a place where I spent a lot of time, and to meet with the Brazilian players who are recovering. It’s been a lovely morning” he said, referring..

Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026-2027 season after undergoing knee surgery following an injury suffered in Charlton Athletic’s Carabao Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur.The latest setback represents another cruel twist in what has been a difficult start to life in England for the towering Kenyan centre-back. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsCharlton confirmed the development in a statement on the club’s website, revealing that Sichenje has already undergone surgery and will now begin the rehabilitation process under the supervision of the club’s medical team.“Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-2027 season with a knee injury sustained during the Addicks’ Carabao Cup tie at Tottenham Hotspur.The defender has undergone successful surgery and will now commence his rehabilitation with the club’s medical staff.”The 22-year-old sustained the injury during Charlton’s second-round Carabao Cup encounter ..

Kenya’s U-15 national teams endured contrasting fortunes at the 2026 CAF African Schools Football Championship CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda, with the girls powering into the semi-finals while the boys bowed out at the group stage.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe regional tournament, which features U-15 boys’ and girls’ teams, kicked off on Thursday, 3 September and is scheduled to conclude on Saturday, 5 September. The respective zonal winners will earn the right to represent the CECAFA region at the continental championship.Starlets cruise into last fourThe Emerging Starlets opened their campaign with a goalless draw against Tanzania, but quickly found their scoring boots when the competition resumed with a demanding double-header on Friday.##NAJAVA_MECA_936815##They first dismantled South Sudan 7-0, registering their first victory of the tournament in emphatic fashion.Abigael Cheruto was the star of the show, helping herself to four goals as Kenya ran riot..