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The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has officially declared July 15 as ‘National Football Teams Day’, commemorating Argentina’s dramatic World Cup semi-final triumph over England earlier this summer.Argentina produced a stunning late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in Atlanta, overturning a one-goal deficit thanks to strikes from Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez deep into stoppage time. Lionel Messi was instrumental in the victory, providing assists for both goals as Lionel Scaloni’s side secured a place in a second straight World Cup final.The Argentine FA has announced 15 July will be ‘National Football Teams Day’ to mark Argentina’s 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England on that date ⚽ pic.twitter.com/N9KLHWV4TJ— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) August 6, 2026 The result was celebrated across Argentina as far more than a football victory. Many viewed it as a symbolic political statement linked to the country’s long-standing claim over the Falkland Islands, kno..

AFC Leopards have moved a step closer to establishing a permanent home after securing a 15-year lease for the grounds at Karen Technical Training Institute for the Deaf, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya leading a high-profile government delegation to inspect the proposed training facility.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe visit marked a significant milestone in Ingwe’s long-term infrastructural ambitions, with the club unveiling plans to transform the grounds into a modern, world-class training complex capable of serving both the senior team and future generations of players.Role Mariga, Wanyama played in Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars appointmentThe inspection brought together Sports CS Salim Mvurya, Cooperatives and MSMEs Development CS Wycliffe Oparanya, President’s Senior Advisor Moses Kuria, Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali, AFC Leopards patron Alex Muteshi, chairman Bonface Ambani and the school’s principal, Tecla Chemogo.According to AFC Leopards, the projec..

Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has urged stakeholders to prioritise player welfare, saying better salaries and sustained investment in grassroots football are critical to unlocking Kenya’s football potential.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former national team skipper argued that while Kenya continues to produce talented footballers, many struggle to maximise their potential because of poor remuneration and inadequate support structures. He challenged corporate sponsors to increase their investment in the local game, saying stronger financial backing would benefit both clubs and players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878705##”For our young upcoming and even current footballers to have better careers, we need to support them starting locally. We have big corporates that can sponsor our clubs and players so that footballers can earn better salaries,” said Oliech in an interview with Citizen Digital.According to the ex-international, improving players’ earnings would not only..

Gor Mahia have been handed a daunting assignment in the opening preliminary round of the 2026/27 CAF Champions League after being drawn against Egyptian moneybags Pyramid FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe draw, conducted on Wednesday afternoon, paired the Kenyan record league champions with 2025 Champions League winners, setting up one of the standout ties of the first preliminary round.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Gor Mahia’s blueprint that saw them reach CECAFA Kagame Cup finalThe winner of the two-legged encounter will advance to the second preliminary round, where they will face either South Sudan’s El Merreikh Bentiu or Somalia’s Heegan FC.More to follow…

Tusker FC will begin their 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup campaign against Sudanese outfit Al Ahli Madani after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) conducted the preliminary round draw on Wednesday, 6 August.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Mozzart Bet Cup champions secured Kenya’s ticket to the continental competition after edging 2025 league champions Kenya Police FC in the domestic cup final in June and will now be eyeing a strong return to continental football.Gor Mahia land nightmare draw in CAF Champions League against 2025 championsThe Brewers will host the first leg of the tie between Friday, 4 and Sunday, 6 September, before travelling for the return leg a week later, with the aggregate winner advancing to the second preliminary round.Should Tusker overcome Al Ahli Madani, they will face either South Sudan’s Al Ghazala SC Wau or Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in the second preliminary round, where a place in the lucrative group stage will be at stake.##NA..