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Mourinho’s brutal honesty opens another door for Mastantuono

Real Madrid wonderkid Franco Mastantuono is closing in on a season-long loan move to Fiorentina after new head coach Jose Mourinho reportedly told him he would struggle for regular playing time at the Santiago Bernabeu this season.According to reports from Spain, Mourinho held an honest conversation with the 18-year-old Argentine teenager, explaining that fierce competition for attacking midfield places would severely limit his opportunities.Mastantuono makes a shocking statement at Bernabeu: “Messi is the best”With the likes of Brahim Diaz, Arda Guler and Rodrygo all competing for minutes, Mastantuono decided the best solution for his development was to leave on loan in search of regular first-team football.Fiorentina have moved quickest to secure his signature.Head coach Fabio Grosso and sporting director Fabio Paratici have already spoken directly with the youngster, outlining the role they expect him to play in Florence and assuring him of consistent minutes throughout the campaign..

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Kenya unveils squads for inaugural Hockey 5s Youth Africa Cup

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) has named the final men’s and women’s squads that will represent the country at the inaugural Hockey 5s Youth Africa Cup (YAC) 2026, with national secondary school champions and Most Valuable Players dominating the selections ahead of the continental showpiece in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe tournament, scheduled for Thursday, 6 to Saturday, 8 August at the Sikh Union Nairobi Dashmesh Hockey Stadium, will bring together under-18 teams from Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda in both the men’s and women’s competitions.KSSSA: Kesogon set up blockbuster clash with Kwanthanze as volleyball semis line-up is confirmedIt will also serve as the African qualifier for the inaugural FIH Youth Hockey 5s World Cup, set for December 2026.Leading the Kenyan boys’ team is Kelvin Onyango of St. Anthony’s Boys Kitale, who has been entrusted with the captain’s armband after an outstanding school hockey season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878458##Onyang..

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Trabzonspor an unexpected winner in Salah battle

Mohamed Salah waited, weighed his options, and got what he wanted. It is now official: he is set to become the highest-paid player in European football. The Egyptian star has accepted Trabzonspor’s offer worth 17 million euros net per season, plus bonuses reportedly worth up to 5 million, although the exact structure has not been disclosed. The contract will run for two years. According to Turkish transfer insiders, Trabzonspor had been waiting over the past few days for the green light from Salah and his agent, which finally arrived today. Only one final clause—whose details remain undisclosed—still needs to be agreed before Salah signs the contract.🚨 ÖZEL – Mohamed Salah ile Trabzonspor arasında görüşülen sözleşme şartları:• 1+1 yıllık sözleşme• 23 milyon avro yıllık maaş• Menajer komisyonu ve ek maddelerle birlikte yaklaşık 20 milyon avroluk ilave maliyet• Yurt dışında satılacak formalardan %100 pay• Yurt… pic.twitter.com/KrZJIYF3ro— Çınar Yücekurt (@cinaryucekurt) August 4, 2026 De..

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14 Kenyan stars make inaugural Ultimate Sevens draft

Kenya will have a strong presence in the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship player draft, with 14 national team players set to battle for places in the new global franchise competition ahead of its September launch.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsTen members of the men’s national sevens team, Shujaa, and four Kenya Lionesses stars have been included in the draft pool that will allow the competition’s six founding franchises to assemble their squads.Among the Kenyan men named are experienced campaigners Tony Omondi, Vincent Onyala and Chrisant Ojwang, who headline a list that also features Shujaa co-captains George Ooro and Samuel Asati.Paul Murunga opens up on secret to his success in coachingThe Kenyan contingent is completed by John Okoth, Kevin Wekesa, Nygel Amaitsa, Patrick Odongo and Festus Shiasi.On the women’s side, Kenya Lionesses speedsters Freshia Odour and Sinaida Nyachio have earned places in the draft alongside experienced internationals Maureen Muritu and ..

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Kenyan athletes sweep first race of Mountain Running World Cup

Ephantus Mwangi Njeri claimed the first World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) World Cup victory of his career and Ruth Mwihaki Gitonga moved to the top of the overall standings at the Vauban Mountain Trail in Briançon, France, on Sunday (19). Their wins came 24 hours after Richard Omaya Atuya and Italy’s Francesca Ghelfi triumphed in the uphill races.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya swept both podiums in Sunday’s 14km classic up-and-down contest, which featured approximately 1000 metres of ascent and descent. Njeri used his strength on the downhill section to win in 1:03:01, while Gitonga held off compatriot Gloria Chebet to take the women’s race in 1:14:03.Atuya, who had won the uphill race the previous day, again established himself at the front during the opening climb. He was the first athlete to reach the high point at the Croix de Toulouse, about 1950 metres above sea level, and appeared on course to complete a weekend double.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##But Njeri ..

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Partizan give up on Ouma in a surprising twist

Partizan was fired up, Timothy Ouma agreed, but from an ‘almost agreed deal’, we arrived to a ‘canceled deal’ in a matter of weeks. Serbian media reported today that Partizan is on the verge of a new signing, but surprisingly it won’t be a Harambee Stars midfielder, but rather a different African – Iddrisu Baba. Almería’s defensive midfielder is set to join the club in a surprising twist. The 30-year-old is an experienced player who has spent his entire professional career in Spain, playing for clubs like Mallorca and Almeria. Although he was born in Accra and represents the Ghana national team, Baba is a product of the Spanish football system. But what happened with Ouma?Serbian giants Partizan reveal reason for going all out to sign Timothy OumaAccording to the sources from the Serbian club, the Harambee Stars player was keen to come to Belgrade and play for Partizan. Ouma was projected as a replacement for the club’s captain Vanja Dragojević, who joined Scottish Rangers and the init..

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Partizan give up on Ouma in a suprising twist

Partizan was fired up, Timothy Ouma agreed, but from an ‘almost agreed deal’, we arrived to a ‘canceled deal’ in a matter of weeks. Serbian media reported today that Partizan is on the verge of a new signing, but surprisingly it won’t be a Harambee Stars midfielder, but rather a different African – Iddrisu Baba. Almería’s defensive midfielder is set to join the club in a surprising twist. The 30-year-old is an experienced player who has spent his entire professional career in Spain, playing for clubs like Mallorca and Almeria. Although he was born in Accra and represents the Ghana national team, Baba is a product of the Spanish football system. But what happened with Ouma?Serbian giants Partizan reveal reason for going all out to sign Timothy OumaAccording to the sources from the Serbian club, the Harambee Stars player was keen to come to Belgrade and play for Partizan. Ouma was projected as a replacement for the club’s captain Vanja Dragojević, who joined Scottish Rangers and the init..

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KSSSA: Defending champions Kinale and unbeaten Upper Hill march into rugby sevens semis

Defending champions Kinale Girls remained firmly on course to retain their Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) rugby sevens title, while unbeaten Upper Hill School continued their impressive run into the boys’ semifinals after another commanding victory at the M-Pesa Foundation Academy.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKinale overcame one of the toughest tests of their title defence, Itigo Girls, 12-7 in a tightly contested quarterfinal to book a semifinal clash against Mbakalo Girls.KSSSA: Rugby sevens quarters set as basketball 3×3 semis confirmed at National GamesMbakalo continued their dominant run through the tournament by defeating Nyagichenche 24-12, maintaining their unbeaten record and strengthening their credentials as genuine title contenders.Kimobo Girls also progressed to the semifinals after defeating former champions St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale 26-20 in an entertaining contest to keep their hopes of winning their first title alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_987..

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Kenyans express displeasure over Harambee Starlets’ poor WAFCON performance

Following underwhelming performances at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which saw Harambee Starlets suffer a group stage exit, Kenyans have taken to social media to express their frustrations and displeasure.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenya senior women’s football team returned to the continental tourney after a decade in the cold, and while many Kenyans had placed high hopes on the team, the performance was nothing to write home about.Kenya was in Group A alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Senegal in what was termed as the ‘group of death’.Kahawa Pride expand footprint with launch of satellite team in Kakuma Refugee CampThe Beldine Odemba-coached side suffered a 4-0 rout against Morocco in their opening match before narrowly losing 1-0 to Senegal and completing their journey with a 2-0 loss to Algeria.Kenyans, who had already expressed concerns heading into the tournament, grew more vocal after the national team’s early exit.Women’s football ent..

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10-man Gor Mahia 90 minutes away from quenching 41-year CECAFA Kagame Cup drought

Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia are one game away from quenching their 41-year wait for a CECAFA Kagame Cup title after holding their nerve to seal a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout victory in the semi-finals against Sudanese giants Al Hilal following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsK’Ogalo grabbed the lead, profiting from a stroke of luck after Steven Ebuela turned the ball into his own net in the 34th minute, but Ansumana Samura restored parity for Al Hilal 10 minutes later as the tie failed to witness any further goals in both regular and extra time, forcing the game to penalties.Gor Mahia qualified for the semis as Group A winners despite posting mixed results, including a comfortable 5-0 rout of APR FC in their opening match, a 1-0 loss to Vipers SC in the second encounter and a 1-0 win in the final match against Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine, where they were reduced to 10 men.Kahawa Pride expand footprint with launch of satellite team in ..

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