Tanzania continued their impressive run at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Burundi at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Tuesday, booking their place in the final and securing qualification to the continental tourney.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe hosts came into the semi-final having won both their Group A matches without conceding, beating Rwanda 3-0 before dismantling Ethiopia 4-0. Burundi had also impressed in the group stage, beating South Sudan 4-0 and Kenya 2-0 without conceding.Burundi showed early signs of why they had arrived in the semi-final unbeaten, moving the ball with purpose and causing Tanzania problems with clever set-piece routines.Uganda coach rues officiating after Sudan’s dramatic comeback to book U20 AFCON ticketAmini Nshimirimana came close in the 12th minute when he attempted an ambitious bicycle kick from Dieudonne Ndikumana’s lofted delivery, with the effort narrowly missing the ..

Uganda U20 coach Laryea Kingston was left exasperated by the officiating after his side’s 3-2 defeat to Sudan in the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers semi-final at Uhuru Stadium in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe result ended Uganda’s hopes of qualifying for next year’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana, while Sudan completed a dramatic comeback to secure their place at the continental tournament.Sudan rally from behind to stun Uganda, secure ticket to U20 AFCONUganda started strongly and took an early lead through Richard Okello, but Sudan responded before taking control after the break. Waheed Shandi put Sudan ahead before Derick Ssozi restored parity for Uganda.Sudan, however, struck again late through Mazin Fadul to complete the comeback and secure a place at the U20 AFCON.##NAJAVA_MECA_9978892##Kingston congratulated Sudan for their achievement but felt Uganda had been denied two legitimate goals during th..

He came to the club during challenging times. Even when things weren’t looking good, he kept asking everyone to trust the process and believe in his work. His goal was to rebuild the club’s long-lost winning identity.And now, when he’s finally made it – did you really think he’d walk away just like that? No way.Mikel Arteta is here to stay, with the Spaniard set to sign a contract extension with Arsenal that is expected to be officially announced soon.🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Mikel Arteta has AGREED a new contract with Arsenal. The new deal will include a significant pay rise from his current £10M-a-year salary + £5M in bonuses.The exact length is yet to be confirmed, but it is set to take Arteta into at least his 10th year at… pic.twitter.com/QuoG2Ce2qY— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) September 22, 2026 His current contract runs until June 2027, while the new deal will reportedly include a substantial salary increase. The Spaniard currently earns £10 million plus £5 million in add-ons, but any Gu..

Former Harambee Stars head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has called on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to consider handing over the management of Kenya’s top-flight league to an independent body.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsZico believes separating the running of the league from the federation would improve its administration and help resolve disputes more objectively, arguing that FKF can struggle to remain neutral when it is both the regulator and manager of the competition.Tusker chairman reveals the club’s new home ground for 2026-2027 seasonThe Posta Rangers coach pointed to the period when the top-flight was managed by Kenya Premier League Limited (KPL), arguing that the competition recorded significant progress during that era compared to the period under direct federation management.The top-flight has been managed by FKF since 2020 following the end of KPL’s tenure, with the competition subsequently operating under the federation’s structures.##NAJAVA_MECA_997..

Not even 48 hours after the derby between Atletico and Real Madrid, the fire is still raging. Referee Ortiz Arias’ performance is the central topic in the Spanish media. Real Madrid are furious over challenges by Cristian Romero and Kang-in Lee that went unpunished with red cards. Jose Mourinho, in particular, was very vocal at the post-match press conference. ’The Special One’ called Arias a pathetic referee and said VAR official Daniel Trujillo had “butter on his head” and a history of decisions going against Real Madrid. Numerous figures from Spanish football have since spoken out, with the latest being La Liga president Javier Tebas.Makelele blasts Real and Mourinho He took to Twitter to comment on an article reflecting the mood at Real Madrid after their defeat in the “Madrileno” derby, and used the opportunity to defend the competition.“When it’s not Negreira, it’s the referee; when it’s not the referee, then they complain that he doesn’t have an international licence. Any club c..

Chelsea Women will kick off their UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) league phase campaign with a home clash against Austria Wien W.The Women’s Super League side are appearing in the main draw for a 17th consecutive season, while Austria Wien are making their debut appearance in the UWCL league phase after claiming their first Frauen Bundesliga title and domestic cup last term.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsSonia Bompastor’s side enter this European journey following a 6-2 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad in the playoff round and seven points from their opening three WSL fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_9979012##Austria Wien arrive in England on a wave of momentum after turning around a first-leg deficit against Brann thanks to a Modesta Uka hat-trick, followed by successive domestic clean sheets, though they face a massive step up in quality against one of Europe’s elite.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 23 SeptemberVenue: Kingsmeadow / Stamford Bridge, LondonCompet..

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over AFC Champions League holders Al Ahli in the FIFA African Asian Pacific Cup, advancing to face Toluca or the CONMEBOL champions. The triumph was less about overarching tactical domination and more about surgical execution of structural flaws. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile Marino Pušić’s Al Ahli engineered high-value counter-attacking sequences, their failure to resolve spatial awareness problems inside their penalty box ultimately allowed Miguel Cardoso’s South African side to reign supreme. Mamelodi Sundowns deployed a base 5-4-1 operational shape. Ronwen Williams started in goal, shielded by a central defensive trio of Grant Kekana, Khulumani Ndamane, and Thabang Matuludi. Thapelo Morena provided width as the right wing-back, while Aubrey Modiba took up duties as the left wing-back.Mozzart Sport journalist earns prestigious role with U23 national teamIn central midfield, Teboho Mokoena anchored alongside Marcelo..

With Manchester United, it’s usually Deja-vu. The start for the season is full of hope, the acquired players are fit for purpose, and the rebuild is going in the right direction. But as soon as the results are bad (and they always are), the manager is under pressure, and the recruitment was not good. For United fans, it’s just the same old pattern and they probably have a feeling that of a dog chasing his tail. And after collecting just five points out of five Premier League games, the pressure on Old Trafford is back on. And former Manchester United players are the ones to comment on their club and coach.Crisis deepens: Lucky United barely escape defeat against Premier League’s bottom sideOne of them is Paul Scholes, who choose not to criticize his former teammate Michael Carrick, but rather the scouting department.”Michael must be really disappointed with what has happened in the June transfer window. I reckon behind the scenes he thinks he’s been let down. What Michael did last year..

Kenyan Premier League side Tusker have been dealt an injury blow after goalkeeper John Mark Otieno suffered a knee injury that requires surgery.The former St Anthony’s Boys Kitale goalkeeper had recently been promoted to the senior team from Tusker Youth in July and was expected to compete for the starting position alongside the club’s experienced goalkeepers.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968855##However, his progress has now been interrupted by the injury sustained during training.Tusker confirmed the development but did not disclose the specific nature of the knee injury or provide an estimated timeframe for his return.“Stay strong, Mark; we are with you! Our young keeper John Mark Otieno is set for a lengthy period out on the sidelines after picking up a knee injury in training. He is scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days,” the club said.Why Patrick Matasi believes he deserves second chance with Harambee StarsIn Mark’s absence, Brian Bwire and Perrauld Ndinga are expected to compete for ..