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Millions spent, stars galore – all for nothing: Unheralded youngster saves Mou & Madrid

Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Arda Guler, Brahim Diaz, Yan Diomande – they all make up Real Madrid’s formidable attacking line. And yet, none of them came to the team’s rescue in a daunting away clash with Espanyol.Instead, it was a youngster who was Jose Mourinho’s personal choice. Many were astonished when Madrid splashed out €25 million to bring the 21-year-old Carlos Espi from Levante a month ago, but the Portuguese tactician apparently knew what he was doing.With his superstars seriously struggling against a motivated opponent and dropping points seemingly inevitable, the youngster stepped up and scored the last-minute winner, securing Madrid a 2-1 triumph.Real Madrid kicked off their La Liga campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory away against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. pic.twitter.com/fNCeuFspwn— Prime Pitch (@PrimePitch_) August 23, 2026 Los Blancos opened the game ideally, breaking the deadlock after only nine minutes through Bellingham. However, Espanyol..

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Government issues update on construction of Moi Stadium, Kisumu

The Government of Kenya (GoK) has issued an update on the construction of Moi Stadium, Kisumu.The lakeside city-based facility was closed in January to facilitate upgrades, which began with the demolition of the old structures to pave the way for new ones.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##Being one of the country’s oldest and busiest sporting facilities, residents have been following the progress of the project and putting pressure on the government to expedite its completion for use by the local community.Construction works at the facility eventually kicked off in April, and during an inspection tour, Principal Secretary (PS) for Defence Patrick Mariru provided an update on the progress.“As directed by H.E. President Dr William Ruto, we are transforming the facility into a modern 10,000-seater sports complex featuring improved spectator stands and amenities, a FIFA- and CAF-standard football pitch, and an eight-lane athletics track designed to meet international standards.Shabana turn to Kenya U..

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Shabana new signing reveals why he returned to Kenya

Shabana FC new signing Luis Ingavi has revealed that the desire to revive his football career was a key factor behind his decision to leave the United States and return to Kenya.The Rising Stars striker, who spent three years in the United States, has joined the Kisii-based FKF Premier League side on a two-year contract as he looks to relaunch his career on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##Speaking exclusively to Mozzart Sport, Ingavi explained that he reached a point where he felt a fresh start was necessary after spending several years playing in different football environments in the United States.“It reached a point where I wanted to come back home and start all over again because I felt I needed a fresh start. Shabana provided a decent platform for me, especially because of their belief in young players, and that is why I decided to join the team,” Ingavi said.The attacking midfielder added that finding a club where he could enjoy regular playing time and operate in a suitable env..

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Gor Mahia, Tusker renew rivalry in FKF Super Cup showdown

The Kenyan 2026/27 season officially kicks off today, Sunday, 23 August, with a tantalising FKF Super Cup clash pitting 22-time FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia against Kenyan giants Tusker FC.Gor Mahia qualified for the Super Cup after winning the league title last season, while Tusker secured their place by winning the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907034##K’Ogalo endured a stiff challenge from arch-rivals AFC Leopards before clinching the league title, while The Brewers edged 2024 champions Kenya Police FC 2-1 in the cup final played at the Kwale Stadium on Sunday, 14 June.The Super Cup, which pits the league champions against the Mozzart Bet Cup winners, returns after a three-year hiatus. The last edition was held in 2023, when Gor Mahia defeated Kakamega Homeboyz on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Gor Mahia head into today’s encounter on the back of a comprehensive pre-season campaign that saw them compete in the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda, where the..

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Kings of Germany! Bayern triumph in Der Klassiker to lift first trophy of the season

There is currently no stopping Bayern in Germany! The season has only just begun, but the Munich giants have already managed to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Super Cup, giving themselves a major confidence boost ahead of what lies in store this campaign.Bayern enjoyed a dominant first half against Borussia Dortmund, taking a commanding lead into the break after an action-packed opening 45 minutes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907090##It took 13 minutes for the first real chance of the game. Karetsas delivered a dangerous ball into the penalty area, with the cross finding Guirassy around five yards from goal. However, the Dortmund forward somehow lost his composure and failed to make proper contact, sending the opportunity wide.Bayern responded almost immediately with their first attempt. Following a quick attack initiated by Luis Diaz, Pavlovic found himself in a shooting position, but his effort went straight into the hands of the Dortmund goalkeeper.After a relatively quiet spell, Bayern finall..

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New season, old Tottenham: Brentford strike as De Zerbi under pressure

Big-spending Tottenham endured a nightmare opening to their new Premier League campaign, suffering a heavy defeat against an energetic Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.Spurs have invested around £237m during the summer, breaking their transfer record twice as they look to put last season’s struggles behind them, when their Premier League survival was only secured on the final day.Four new arrivals were handed starts in west London, with Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke and club-record signing Sandro Tonali all included in the starting XI.Defeat on the opening day. pic.twitter.com/QXZJm62Tsv— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 22, 2026 However, Tottenham quickly found themselves in serious trouble. Brentford took the lead in the 12th minute when Lewis-Potter was left completely unmarked inside the penalty area and made no mistake after being picked out by the Bees’ record summer signing, Sangare.GOAL! Lewis-Potter fires a low shot into the net as San..

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BETTING GUIDE: Manchester City vs Bournemouth, match preview, team news and prediction

Two seasons have passed since Manchester City last lifted the Premier League trophy, and the Citizens enter a brand-new era as Enzo Maresca takes charge at the Etihad Stadium.Adapting to life after Pep Guardiola presents a massive shift for the hosts, who finished second last term and come into this opener following a humbling 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal. Despite major off-field squad transitions and key departures,Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsCity’s formidable home dominance – 14 of their 18 league games at the Etihad last season – gives them plenty of backing to start on the right foot.Bournemouth are embarking on an exciting journey of their own after securing a impressive sixth-place finish last season to qualify for the Europa League for the first time in their history.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907090##Now led by former RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose following Andoni Iraola’s departure, the Cherries bring an 18-match Premier League unbeaten streak into this curtain-rais..

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Champions’ rhapsody: Ruthless Inter blitz second half to secure first win

Serie A has officially got underway, with one of the first two matches of the new campaign seeing defending champions Inter take on newly promoted Monza. While the first half was far from ideal for the Milan giants, the second period brought a completely different story, with three excellent goals and complete control of the game earning Inter their first three points of the season.The first half between Inter and Monza at San Siro delivered plenty of excitement, with both sides finding the back of the net and creating several dangerous opportunities.Inter made a flying start and took the lead in the 6th minute with a spectacular strike from Calhanoglu. Esposito did brilliantly to hold off his defender before spreading the ball out to the right for Diouf. The winger initially looked to deliver a cross before pulling the ball back to Calhanoglu, who unleashed an unstoppable effort from around 25 yards, sending the ball into the roof of the net.The moment Hakan Çalhanoğlu celebrates his ..

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Leopards down KCCA at Nyayo in pre-season friendly

AFC Leopards cruised to a 1-0 win over KCCA in a high profile friendly match played today, Saturday 23 August at the Nyayo National Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe friendly match was part of the two teams preparations ahead of the upcoming 2026/27 season where both teams will be seeking to win the title.Leopards finished second to Gor Mahia last season, the same fate that befell KCCA in the Ugandan league.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907085##Leopards started the match as the brighter side, stringing quick passes, especially on the right side of attack where James Kinyanjui and Tyson Otieno were combining well.Leopards had the first chance in the eighth minute when Kinyanjui was put through on goal but goalkeeper Humphrey Oyirwoth pulled a fantastic save to prevent his side from going down.KCCA had their first chance in the 13th minute when Ismail Fahad dribbled past two defenders before passing to Axel Mezui who shot over the bar.KCCA coach reveals significance of friendly mat..

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FEASSSA: Musingu and Kesogon retain FEASSSA crowns as Kenya tops overall medals table in Morogoro

Musingu High School and Kesogon Secondary School delivered two more gold medals for Kenya on the final day of the 2026 FEASSSA Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, as Team Kenya finished top of the overall secondary schools medals standings.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsMusingu retained the boys’ handball title won for Kenya after overcoming Uganda’s Wampeewo Ntaake 32-29 in a closely contested final, while Kesogon completed their dominant campaign by defeating fellow Kenyan side Mwitoti 3-0 to retain the girls’ volleyball crown.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907085##The two victories brought a successful conclusion to Kenya’s campaign at the 23rd edition of the East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association Games, where the country finished with 20 gold, 15 silver and 12 bronze medals.Kenya edged Uganda, who finished second overall with 18 gold, 22 silver and 16 bronze medals, while hosts Tanzania were third with four gold medals. Rwanda finished fourth with one gold.Musingu entered the final ..

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