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Yesterday was one of the proudest days in the Williams family’s history, as the young Nico became the World Champion with Spain, providing a crucial assist for Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner.One of the first to congratulate the Athletic Bilbao forward was, naturally, his brother and Ghana international, Inaki, who couldn’t contain his pride.First in the world to do this: Alex Baena’s unique hat-trickIn a heartwarming message he posted on social media, the 32-year-old reminded everyone of the difficult journey their family had been through, as their Ghanaian parents had begun their journey to Spain as migrants seeking a better future.They reportedly crossed the Sahara Desert on foot and later crossed the Melilla border fence before eventually settling in Bilbao, where Inaki was born that same year.Spain’s lucky coin strikes again! Capdevila’s 2010 ritual revived by Cucurella before WC final”Brother, you’ve won the World Cup. You’ve made history.” “But beyond the trophy, thank you for ..

The last club season was one to forget for Rodri. After recovering from the ACL tear he had suffered in September 2024, the Spaniard seriously struggled to regain his form. New knee, hamstring, and groin issues kept him sidelined for almost 150 days, causing him to miss nearly 30 games for Manchester City and his national team.Many wrote him off, believing he was finished. Many considered him a player who had already peaked. However, he well and truly silenced his critics on the biggest stage of them all – the World Cup.Last night, Rodri lifted the most precious trophy in football as Spain captain and wrote his name into the history books in more than one way.Rodri crowned World Cup’s best, as Mbappe claims another Golden BootThanks to La Roja’s fantastic and well-deserved 1-0 victory over Argentina, the 30-year-old became only the seventh player ever to have won the World Cup, a continental tournament, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or, joining an exclusive group of playe..

Kenya U17 women’s national team coach Mildred Cheche has poured cold water on suggestions that she could one day take over Harambee Stars.She says her mission lies in advancing women’s football rather than pursuing the men’s national team job.Cheche has seen her profile soar after leading the Junior Starlets to a second FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Junior Starlets secured qualification courtesy of a dominant 5-1 aggregate victory over South Africa in the final qualification round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##The achievement sparked widespread praise from supporters, with some urging the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to consider her for the Harambee Stars role in the future. But the celebrated tactician has made it clear that replacing Benni McCarthy is not something she is thinking about.“The men’s team, no. No way at this moment,” Cheche said on Sporty FM. “First, empower the girl child because I am a girl child myself.”KSSSA: Meet the seven schools eyeing national title in ThikaRather than..

The Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has ordered the organizers of the Mbuzi Cup to award Mchanga Football Club 40 goats or pay the club their equivalent value at the prevailing market rate after finding that the tournament winners were unlawfully denied their advertised prize.In a judgment delivered on July 16, 2026, in SDTSC/E017/2026, the Tribunal, chaired by Hon. Eddie Omondi alongside Hon. Allan Mola and Hon. Alela Mukoko, ruled that the second and third respondents, Yusuf Sakali and Williams Ariko, were legally bound by the prize commitments they publicly made before the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855104##The Mbuzi Cup, organized in late 2025 under the Sakali Family Foundation with the approval of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kakamega County Chairman, advertised 40 goats for the champions, 30 for the runners-up, 20 for the third-placed team, and 10 for the fourth-placed side.Mchanga FC entered the competition on the strength of those terms, advanced through the ward-level qua..

Football has lost another legend.Six months after his family announced he had been diagnosed with stage-four cancer, Kevin Keegan lost his battle with this serious illness at the age of 75.Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has died at the age of 75, after battling cancer. The England, Liverpool and Newcastle United legend will be remembered as one of English football’s most decorated players. pic.twitter.com/oNIPUV806n— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 20, 2026 He made his first steps in professional football at Scunthorpe United, whose academy he came through, though his most prominent period was the one that followed, at Anfield.Keegan played for Liverpool between 1971 and 1977, making 322 appearances, scoring 100 goals, and providing 88 assists. He won nine trophies during his six-year spell with the Reds, including three league trophies, an FA Cup, a European Cup, and two UEFA Cups.Individually, the man from Doncaster was the most successful at Hamburger SV, where he won ba..

BETTING GUIDE: FC Thun vs Dinamo ZagrebIn their first European match in any competition since the 2019–20 season, newly crowned Swiss Super League champions FC Thun host Croatian champions GNK Dinamo Zagreb at the Stockhorn Arena in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying round tie.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThun completed a remarkable domestic campaign to win their first league title in their 128-year history, but their pre-season form has been shaky, registering just one win from four friendlies heading into this high-stakes European encounter.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855107##Dinamo Zagreb, on the other hand, reclaimed the Croatian Prva HNL crown in commanding fashion last season and comes into this fixture boasting an impressive 22-match unbeaten streak across all competitions.With extensive Champions League experience and a sharp attacking frontline, the Croatian giants will be determined to take a positive result back to Zagreb, while Thun will rely o..

Harambee Starlets defender Euphraiser Shilwatso has revealed how the team’s training camp in France has taken preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) to another level ahead of the tournament in Morocco.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan international said the intensity of training has significantly increased compared to the earlier residential camp held at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, with every player fully aware that the continental showpiece is now just days away.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##The Starlets are currently based in Miramas, France, where they are fine-tuning their preparations before traveling to Morocco for the tournament, which runs from 25 July to 15 August.Having experienced both camps, Shilwatso explained that although the team has maintained two training sessions a day, the atmosphere in France has become more competitive and demanding.”France has been good for us so far. We have been having double training s..

Spain’s World Cup triumph has been accompanied by a flood of remarkable records, both collective and individual, underlining La Roja’s status as the dominant force in world football.Luis de la Fuente’s side conceded just one goal throughout the tournament, surpassing the previous Spanish record of two goals allowed on their way to the 2010 World Cup title in South Africa. They also became the first team to keep seven clean sheets at a single World Cup, although the expanded 48-team format introduced an extra knockout round.Spain’s lucky coin strikes again! Capdevila’s 2010 ritual revived by Cucurella before WC finalSpain also set a new international record by extending their unbeaten run to 38 matches (29 wins, nine draws), eclipsing Italy’s previous mark. To top it all off, they are now the first nation to hold both the men’s and women’s World Cup titles simultaneously.Several personal milestones followed as well. Luis de la Fuente became the oldest coach ever to win the FIFA World Cu..

The Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup heads into the quarterfinals this weekend with renewed excitement, and the federation’s vice president, Paul Bitok, believes the tournament is ushering in a new era of competitiveness.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsClubs are now allowed to reinforce their squads using overseas-based players from the quarterfinal stage onwardsBitok says the quality of the competition has significantly improved while also pushing local teams towards a more professional approach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855108##The Kenya Cup quarterfinals will be held from Friday, 24, to Sunday, 26 July, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena, where both the men’s and women’s champions will be crowned after three days of action.”From the knockout stage onwards, teams are allowed to bring in players who are based outside Kenya. They can invite their overseas-based players or strengthen their squads with new signings for the knockout rounds through to the final. This year, several te..

On 11 June 2026, seven Mozzart Sport writers boldly revealed their respective picks for the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner, putting their football knowledge and instincts to the ultimate test.Imran Otieno, Meshack Kisenge, Kevin Teya, Josh Angatia, Victor Karuga, Brian Odhiambo, and Sammy Gitahi all made their predictions known ahead of the tournament’s kick-off in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn the article, each writer explained the thinking behind his choice, with factors such as statistics, team pedigree, personal instincts, fear of a jinx, and even a little element of rivalry commonly known as “hate watching” influencing their selections.##NAJAVA_MECA_9855114##However, it was only Kisenge and Karuga who got their predictions right, having backed Spain to be crowned world champions.Mozzart Sport Writers’ 2026 FIFA World Cup winners predictionThe other five predictions fell short at different stages of the tournament.Imran OtienoOtien..