Gone in July, back in Ghana by September

If we count only the group stage, the recently finished World Cup has been a huge success for African teams. Many doubters will say that it was mainly due to the fact that a number of participants (48) was sharply increased, compared to previous tournaments (32), but whatever the reason, the African continent was happy and full of pride. When the group phase was finished, nine African nations reached the knockout rounds of the expanded 2026 tournament, the highest number ever from the continent. The meltdown followed later and Ghana was among those teams. The Black Stars have a long history of participating at the World Cup, they have even made it through the group stage twice before doing it for the third time in 2026, but were stopped in the Round of 32, when they lost to Colombia 1-0. Ghana’s coach Carlos Queiroz left the post, only to come back today.🇬🇭 These are the numbers behind Carlos Queiroz’s first stint. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/bZ7K3IMsN6— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiA..

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History as Harambee Starlets captain qualifies for UEFA Champions League

Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima ‘Dogo’ Adam is set to make history as only the second female footballer in the country to play in the UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThis comes after the midfielder guided her Danish club HB Koge to secure qualification into the prestigious tournament on Wednesday, 2 September.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930312##Koge battled to a hard fought 1-1 draw with Polish side PSV Women in a UWCL qualification match, to guarantee them a 2-1 aggregate win, and progress into the main tournament.Adam is now set to join Marjolen Nekesa as the only Kenya women footballers to play in Europe’s elite tournament.STARS ABROAD: Ouma makes Championship debut as Vyner is benched in Wrexham winNekesa is currently the only Kenyan to play in the tourney, a feat she achieved in 2022 after signing for Czech side Slavia Prague, where she also won the Czech league 2022/23 Golden Boot after banging 14 goals.For Adam, after a goalless first half..

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BETTING GUIDE: Ipswich Town vs Liverpool, match preview, team news and prediction

Ipswich Town’s flying start to the 2026/27 season was met with a humbling defeat last time out, but they’ll be looking to correct the course when they host slow starters Liverpool.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsPremier League and Carabao Cup victories in their first two games of the season were exactly how new manager Gary O’Neil and his promoted Ipswich side would’ve wanted to start the campaign, but they were served a reality check as they lost 5-2 away to Manchester United last weekend.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930427##Returning to Portman Road at least usually guarantees good fortune, since Ipswich are unbeaten in their last 20 home matches (W14, D6).Liverpool’s squad overhaul with new manager Andoni Iraola in charge has produced a frustrating start to the season for their fans, as they’ve opened with 2-2 draws against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, not once leading in those games.Perhaps the blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola can spark them into life as they’re hopin..

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The only club without any signings

Whoever watches football these days won’t argue that the prices of transfers are way too big (not to mention the players’ wages), but the end is not in sight. Every year, the June transfer window surpasses the last one in terms of money spend and this was the case in 2026 too. But there is one team which is in such a financial mess, that managed to end the transfer window without a single incoming! And we are not talking about some low-league club from some small European country, we are talking about a French giant – Olympique Marseille.“I didn’t imagine that we would sign nobody”The famous club has been left in financial ruins since the departure of president Pablo Longoria and sporting director Medhi Benatia and new president Stephane Richard had to face criticism from the fans, even though he took the position just a few months ago. When the financial books were open, it was clear that the club has way overpaid their footballers and gave them unreasonable salaries. So, DNCG (French..

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One African to break the transfer record

Panathinaikos are gearing up for an assault on the throne and a return to the top after 16 years. No other conclusion can be drawn from their activity during this transfer window. Without a doubt, this is the craziest August in the history of the Athens club when it comes to investment in new players. They have signed 12 of them, but the real treat was saved for last night. Panathinaikos signed a deal with Azzedine Ounahi for 15,000,000 euros, a club-record fee that is almost double the previous record held by Djibril Cisse, who arrived from Marseille for 8,000,000 euros. The total amount spent by the Greens in this transfer window stands at almost 50 million euros, the highest in the club’s history!Welcome back to Athens, Azzedine ☘️🏛️ pic.twitter.com/vd2MZO7uM9— Panathinaikos F.C. (@paofc_) September 2, 2026 It should also be noted that Milan Skriniar arrived as a free agent, but given his reputation, he is among the highest-paid players in the squad. Ounahi will join that group as w..

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Harambee Stars goalkeeper targets supremacy after rejoining Tusker

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Brian Bwire is targeting domestic league supremacy after returning to Tusker FC.The soft-spoken shot-stopper has set his sights on trophies and individual excellence following his stint in South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBwire rejoined the Brewers after spending time with Polokwane City in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL), where he says he gained valuable experience that has helped him mature both on and off the pitch.“The experience was great. I learned a lot in the PSL, especially about managing myself as a player. The league was very competitive, so I really enjoyed my time there and learned a lot,” Bwire said.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930109##The goalkeeper believes his time in South Africa also broadened his outlook, particularly through interacting with players from different countries and learning how to navigate the highs and lows of professional football.“As a player, I learned a lot, especially how to interact with players ..

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STARS ABROAD: Ouma makes Championship debut as Vyner is benched in Wrexham win

Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma on Wednesday, 2 September made his first appearance in the EFL Championship, coming on as a second half substitute in Charlton Athletic’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOuma, who made his Addicks full debut last week against Tottenham Hotspurs in the Carabao Cup, was introduced into his first Championship game at the hour mark, featuring for 30 minutes as Charlton came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9930312##The 22-year-old Kenyan, who is on loan from Czech side Slavia Prague, had not yet tasted a minute of league action since his signing earlier last month, having struggled with match fitness owing to his delayed preseason.Coming on as a replacement for English forward Karlan Grant, Ouma helped the visitors dig themselves from a hole, to eventually earn a valuable point that put Nathan Jones’ side joint top of the early season standings.Afte..

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Kane’s first brace of the season

That’s how it is in sport and in life: you may get your five minutes of fame only once. So, either you make the most of it, or you don’t. The Osnabruck players certainly did, even though they were comfortably beaten by Bayern in the first round of the German Cup – 1:4 (1:2). And it really was five minutes of fame, because just as the fifth minute was approaching, they scored a goal that will be remembered and talked about for a long time. Robin Meissner unleashed a shot from around 25 metres, and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig could only watch as the ball took a very strange trajectory before ending up in the net.Still, that change in goal was one of the few alterations Vincent Kompany made to his strongest starting XI. He showed the competition, in which his team are defending their trophy, the respect it deserves, did not underestimate the opposition, and was rewarded with a comeback and a very convincing victory. It was something of a rarity, too, because it doesn’t happen often: not a sing..

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Omanyala reveals timeline for return to training after ending season early

2022 Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala has revealed that he will spend the next six weeks recovering from a stress fracture in his left heel before returning to training, effectively bringing his 2026 season to an early end.Omanyala confirmed that he will miss the Diamond League Meeting Final in Brussels, scheduled for 4-5 September, as well as the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, which will be held from 11-12 September.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Commonwealth Games champion is now focused on recovering fully from the injury after medical tests in France, with his return to training expected in approximately six weeks.“I’ve just started the recovery process. Today is day one. We’ve just had a check-up with our medical doctors in France, and I’ve been advised to take about six weeks before I start training again. So, my timeline for returning to training is six weeks,” Omanyala told Mozzart Sport.His withdrawal makes him the third high-pr..

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Final spot at stake as Malkia Strikers face Cameroon in CAVB African Nations Championship

The battle for the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship continues to heat up as the Kenya national senior women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers face African heavyweights Cameroon in the semi final.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe highly anticipated clash will take place on Thursday, 3 September, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena from 1900 hrs.The two African giants were among the favourites to lift the title, and while some pundits tipped them to compete in the finals, the pathway brought them together at the semi finals, meaning only one can feature in the finals.Omondi reveals tactical change that earned Malkia Strikers hard-fought win over AlgeriaThe Malkia Strikers are the most successful team in the championship with 10 titles to their name, while Cameroon are joint second with three titles. As the defending champions, Kenya will be under pressure to ensure they book a place in the finals at the expense of the West African side.Algeria, Tunisia and Nigeria s..

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