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Mette explains why Tusker players chose Abud Omar as new captain

Tusker FC head coach Julien Mette has revealed that the club’s decision to hand the captain’s armband to new signing Abud Omar was driven by the players’ vote rather than his personal preference.Omar was recently unveiled as the Brewers’ new skipper following the departure of Charles Momanyi, who the club released during the off-season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865202##Although Mette admitted the experienced Harambee Stars defender was always his preferred choice to lead the side, he insisted he wanted the dressing room to make the final decision instead of imposing it himself.“I wanted him to be the captain, but if the players don’t want him, I respect the choice of the players. They chose Abud with a big percentage, so now he is the captain of the team,” Mette said.Gor Mahia soak in last-gasp goal to lose against Vipers in CECAFA Kagame CupThe French tactician explained that the start of a new campaign offered the perfect opportunity to allow the squad to elect its leader after he opted against..

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BETTING GUIDE: Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-Armenia, Hearts vs Sturm Graz predictions

BETTING GUIDE: Shamrock Rovers vs Ararat-ArmeniaShamrock Rovers face another huge European night at Tallaght Stadium as they attempt to overturn a two-goal deficit against Ararat-Armenia in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Irish champions suffered a 2-0 defeat in Armenia last week and must now produce another memorable home comeback to keep their Champions League dream alive.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865201##The Hoops have already shown they are capable of recovering from this situation after overturning a two-goal first-leg deficit against Floriana in the previous round with a stunning 5-1 home victory.Ararat-Armenia, however, arrive in Dublin full of confidence after another disciplined first-leg display, although their away defensive record suggests this tie is far from over.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 28 JulyVenue: Tallaght Stadium, Dublin, Republic of IrelandGroup: UEFA Champions League Sec..

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Tanzania upset former champions South Africa in WAFCON opener

Tanzania kicked off their CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 campaign in stunning fashion, defeating former champions South Africa 2-1 in their Group B opener at the Moulay Rachid Stadium in Casablanca on Monday.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe victory marked Tanzania’s first-ever win over South Africa at the WAFCON finals after the two sides were drawn together for a second consecutive tournament. South Africa had won their previous meeting, while the other ended in a draw.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865202##The East Africans made their intentions clear from the outset. Captain Opa Tukumbuke nearly punished a defensive lapse in the 13th minute, only for goalkeeper Andile Dlamini to react quickly and keep the scores level.Two minutes later, Banyana Banyana escaped another scare when Lebohang Ramalepe’s looping back-header almost found its way into her own net, but Dlamini recovered in time.Gor Mahia soak in last-gasp goal to lose against Vipers in CECAFA Kagame C..

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TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How Al Hilal Neutralized Tusker’s dynamic rotations in CECAFA Kagame Cup triumph

Al Hilal secured a 2–0 victory over Tusker FC in a high-stakes CECAFA Kagame Cup 2026 clash defined by contrasting build-up philosophies, dynamic positional rotations, and lethal transitional efficiency. While Tusker displayed fluid structural adaptability, Al Hilal’s superior exploitation of wide channels and late-game transitional moments ultimately decided the outcome. Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsAl Hilal deployed a 4-2-3-1 starting shape under new manager Guy Bukasa. Mohammed Mustafa started in goal behind a defensive line featuring right-back Awad Yaser, left-back Kamaradini Mamudu, and central defenders Altayeb Abdelrazig and Babe Diarra.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865191##The midfield featured double pivots Aprocious Petrus and Haman Mandjan, anchoring behind advanced playmaker Godwin Frimpong.Yasir Mozamil provided width on the right wing, Sunday Damilare occupied the left flank, and Emmanuel Flomo spearheaded the attack as the primary striker.Tusker lined up in a base 4-4-2 ..

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Besiktas goes public over Salah’s possible arrival

Galatasaray and Fenerbahce have been showing off for years by signing big names, while Besiktas watched enviously. Since winning the title in 2021, they have not come close to repeating that success, but this year they have decided to try to change that — and become a more competitive side. They have already brought in Alexander Nubel from Bayern Munich and Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard, but the biggest moves are yet to come. Besiktas have set their sights on two major stars, two free agents that many clubs would love to sign — Mohamed Salah and Dušan Vlahović. However, their attempts to bring them in have so far been unsuccessful, mainly because of the players’ and their representatives’ high financial demands.🚨🚨| JUST IN: Mohamed Salah has 24 hours to accept 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑 from Beşiktaş. ⏳🇹🇷Free agent Salah has been offered €15M/year over 2 years by the Turkish club.{@KartalRecord} pic.twitter.com/MtA2f6qGpp— Goals Side (@goalsside) July 27, 2026 With new information about both players eme..

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Kenya’s 10,000m Commonwealth Games gold wait Continues as Diana Wanza settles for silver

Kenya’s quest to reclaim the women’s 10,000m Commonwealth Games title will stretch beyond another edition after Africa champion Diana Wanza settled for silver behind Australia’s Rose Davies in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday, 27 July.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsWanza, who won the African title in Ghana in May, looked poised to replicate that success on the Commonwealth stage after leading for much of the race. However, a late surge from Davies denied the Kenyan gold as the Australian crossed the finish line in 31:39.32.Wanza followed in second place in 31:50.13, while Rwanda’s Florence Niyonkuru completed the podium in 31:55.47 to claim her country’s first-ever athletics medal at the Commonwealth Games. Davies’ victory was also historic, marking Australia’s first Commonwealth Games gold in the women’s 10,000m.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865197##Kenya had arrived in Glasgow hoping to reclaim a title it last won in 2014 through Joyce Chepkirui, also in Glasgow.The race began cautiously fo..

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Edmund Serem leads Kenya to historic clean sweep in men’s 3,000m steeplechase

The question of whether Kenya could reclaim its unquestionable dominance in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase was answered emphatically on Monday, 27 July, as Edmund Serem led the country to a historic clean podium sweep at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsSerem produced a perfectly timed finish to claim gold in 8:18.23, holding off Monaco Diamond League champion Simon Koech, who settled for silver in 8:18.59, while Leonard Bett completed the Kenyan sweep with bronze in 8:21.63.The result marked the seventh time Kenya has swept the podium in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the Commonwealth Games, having previously achieved the feat in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and 2018. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9865203##It also reaffirmed the country’s status as the undisputed powerhouse in the event after successfully defending the title won by Abraham Biwott at the last edition in Birmingham.Overall, it was the 11th clean podium sweep by Kenya in the me..

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Lilian Odira on course for maiden Commonwealth Games medal after impressive 800m heat

Defending world 800m champion Lilian Odira kept her quest for a maiden Commonwealth Games medal alive after cruising into the women’s 800m semifinals with a commanding performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday, 27 July.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdira produced a composed run in the second heat, patiently sitting in fifth place during the opening lap as Britain’s Mena Scatchard dictated the pace. Commonwealth Games: Babu to join Omanyala in semis as Otieno crashes outHowever, once the bell signalled the final 400 metres, the Kenyan gradually worked her way through the field before unleashing a trademark finishing kick with 200 metres remaining.The surge proved too much for the rest of the field as Odira powered to victory in 2:01.05, comfortably securing her place in the semifinals and strengthening her hopes of challenging for a place on the podium.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865197##Earlier in the opening heat, Kenya’s Janet Jepkemoi also booked he..

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Maldini gone after 16 days!

On 11th of July, Italy’s legend Paolo Maldini was appointed as the new technical director and president of Club Italia for the Italian Football Federation (FIGC). Just 16 days later, his future fairy tale ended badly, as former Milan’s player and executive resigned, along with his advisor Leonardo. And all because of Andrea Pirlo. The focus shifted to the controversy surrounding a commercial he filmed for a Russian betting company. The question is: can that really be the stumbling block preventing one of the greatest footballers in Italian history from taking charge of the national team? Anyone who enjoys conspiracy theories will likely find that hard to believe, especially considering that a betting company sponsors Serie A and much of Italian football. Yes, there is a political dimension because the company is Russian, and in light of the war in Ukraine, any association with Russia is viewed as a serious issue across much of Europe. But if that truly is the reason Pirlo cannot become..

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Rwanda’s military forced to apologise after Gor Mahia’s 5-0 rout of APR

Gor Mahia’s ruthless 5-0 demolition of APR FC triggered an extraordinary response in Rwanda, with the military-backed club’s top brass forced into a public apology after one of the heaviest defeats in the club’s recent history.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter K’Ogalo tore apart the Rwandan champions in the opening match of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup on Friday, APR Honorary Deputy Chairman and Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Mubarakh Muganga addressed angry supporters, admitting the team’s display had fallen far below the standards expected of the country’s biggest club.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865203##The apology came amid growing outrage from APR supporters, who had expected the club’s heavily reinforced squad to launch both their Kagame Cup and CAF Champions League preparations with authority, only to watch Gor Mahia produce a devastating masterclass.”To APR FC fans and football lovers who came to support us in the opening match of the CECAFA Kagame Cup, on be..

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