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One of two all-London showdowns in gameweek one of the 2026-27 Premier League season sees Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur cut the ribbons on their new campaigns at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday evening.Keith Andrews’s Bees will look to build on an impressive 9th-placed finish from last season, coming into this fixture off the back of a resounding 7-0 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in pre-season.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsBrentford were exceptionally difficult to beat on home soil last term, losing just three of their 19 league fixtures at the Gtech Community Stadium, while remaining undefeated in every home London derby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907080##Tottenham Hotspur begin their first full campaign under Roberto De Zerbi following consecutive 17th-placed finishes.Spurs have undergone a massive squad overhaul during the summer transfer window, breaking their transfer record twice to bring in midfield duo Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali for a combined £185m.Kic..

The reigning Premier League champions Arsenal will kick off the new season of the world’s most popular top flight, facing the newly promoted Coventry City – led by Frank Lampard – at the Emirates Stadium tonight (22.00).However, even before their opening clash – and, hopefully for their fans, a first victory – the Gunners were given a reason to rejoice, as their manager Mikel Arteta revealed exciting news at the pre-game press conference.BETTING GUIDE: Arsenal vs Coventry City, match preview, team news and predictionAmid long-standing rumours about Myles Lewis-Skelly’s departure and reports linking the 19-year-old with several clubs – from Chelsea to Manchester United – the Spanish tactician was asked how confident he was that the youngster would stay at the Emirates.”100 per cent,” Arteta said firmly, as quoted by Sky Sports, before moving on to explain the importance of the club’s academy players.Mikel Arteta confirms that Myles Lewis-Skelly is 100% staying ✅ pic.twitter.com/S9FbOa8Z..

Gor Mahia and Tusker lock horns in the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo Stadium, with the first trophy of the new season on the line.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe 2025/26 FKF Premier League champions face the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup winners in a high-stakes season opener that also serves as a final dress rehearsal before domestic and continental campaigns begin.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901535##Both sides arrive with mixed pre-season form after the CECAFA Kagame Cup.Gor Mahia reached the final only to fall 2-1 after extra time to Rayon Sports, while Tusker exited at the group stage.Kick-off: 3:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Sunday 23 AugustVenue: Nyayo StadiumGroup: FKF Super Cup, (season opener / Super Cup)KCCA coach reveals significance of friendly match with AFC LeopardsQualification implications: Winner lifts the Super Cup trophy; both teams use the match as final preparation before the 2026/27 Premier League (starts 29 August) and CAF competitions.Form GuideGor Mahia❌ Loss vs Rayon Sports (AET)✅ W..

Manchester United will begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a trip to face newly-promoted Hull City at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe Red Devils enjoyed a strong finish to last season under Michael Carrick to secure third place, and they will be eager to kick off the new league season on a high note against an opponent they haven’t lost to in league action since 1974.##NAJAVA_MECA_9907065##Hull City enter the top flight for the first time since the 2016-17 season following a dramatic Championship playoff final victory. However, manager Sergej Jakirović faces a daunting opening test with a squad severely depleted by pre-season injuries, making their task against a refreshed United side even more challenging.Kick-off: 5:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 22 AugustVenue: MKM Stadium, HullGroup: Premier League (Matchday 1), Hull City – 0 pts (Season opener), Manchester United – 0 pts (Season opener)BETTING GUIDE: Gor..

Olympique Marseille open the new Ligue 1 campaign tonight against Strasbourg at home (21.45), but the impression is that no one at Stade Velodrome is ready for the kick-off.A change in the dugout and the arrival of experienced coach Bruno Genesio could benefit the team, but the squad at his disposal is significantly weaker than last season.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – the two key players who combined for 40 goals and 21 assists in the previous campaign – left for Fenerbahce and Deportivo A Coruna, respectively, as did the Argentina internationals and 2026 World Cup finalists, Facundo Medina and Geronimo Rulli, who joined Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester City.On the other hand, Marseille’s only notable addition is not even a new arrival, as L’OM made Timothy Weah’s loan move from Juventus permanent, splashing out €14.4 million to sign him.To make matters worse, the atmosphere in the team seems to have taken a serious hit, all because of a situation th..

Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya has disclosed when the Raila Odinga International Stadium – Talanta will be opened for test matches.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe multi-billion facility has been under construction since March 2024 after a groundbreaking ceremony that was presided over by President William Ruto.##NAJAVA_MECA_9901501##The facility which was initially set for completion in December 2025 but has since been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances is now 94% complete.With Talanta set to be Kenya’s main facility for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), it is necessary that it be opened for testing before the continental tournament, a matter that Mvurya provided a timeline during an inspection tour on Wednesday 19 August.Outgoing Kahawa Pride CEO reveals how Harambee Stars assistant captain helped him secure top job“We had anticipated to have already had test matches but the contractor advised that we allow..

Yankuba Minteh took a long route to the biggest stage – from his beginnings at the Gambian club Steve Biko, through a breakthrough move to Europe, to the Danish side Odense, to a move to the English Premier League and Newcastle United.The Magpies failed to recognize his talent and value. Despite paying €8 million for his arrival from Denmark, they immediately loaned him out to the Dutch giants Feyenoord before deciding to sell him to Brighton, without even giving him a chance to make his debut for the club.At last – Baleba! United closing in on Cameroonian’s move to Old TraffordThe Seagulls apparently won’t make the same mistake. Acutely aware of Minteh’s potential, they splashed out €35 million to bring him to the Amex Stadium, and now, two years later, they could make far more.Yesterday, The Athletic reported that Liverpool made a move for the Gambia international, but Brighton slammed the door on their £50 million bid without hesitation. The Seagulls demand more.Brighton have reject..