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BETTING GUIDE: Benfica Lisbon vs Flamengo, match preview, eam news, team news and prediction

Benfica begin their preparations for the 2026-27 season with an exciting international pre-season friendly against Brazilian giants Flamengo.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAlthough it is only a friendly, both clubs will use this encounter to test new tactical ideas and build momentum ahead of important domestic campaigns, making it a fascinating contest between two attacking sides.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##Benfica finished third in the Portuguese Liga Portugal last season with 80 points and will now begin a new era under Marco Silva, who will be aiming to turn their consistency into a genuine title challenge.Flamengo, meanwhile, are already midway through their Brazilian Serie A season and arrive with greater match sharpness after returning to action following the FIFA World Cup break.BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs Belgium, World Cup PredictionWith both teams enjoying excellent attacking form, goals are expected.Kick-off: 9:30 PM (Kenyan Time), SaturdayVenue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, ..

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Addio, Sadio: Mane calls time on international career

Sadio Mane could take no more!He’s been a Senegal international for 14 years, but 2026 was arguably the toughest one for him and his national team.The beginning of the year brought a dream Africa Cup of Nations, which the Lions of Teranga won, beating the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the final after extra time, only to be stripped of the title two months later, with the Atlas Lions being awarded a 3-0 victory by default and crowned champions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).Morocco crowned AFCON champions as CAF annuls Senegal’s victoryJust when Mane and Co. had recovered from that shock, another one followed.The Lions of Teranga arrived in the USA, Canada, and Mexico as one of the 2026 World Cup dark horses, despite being drawn into a group of death, alongside France, Norway, and Iraq.Although they barely advanced to the knockout phase, Senegal were on the verge of eliminating Belgium in the Round of 32. Nevertheless, they bottled a 2-0 lead late in the game and eventually suffe..

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Ex South Coast Pirates coach outlines bold ambitions with Uganda’s Mongers

Former South Coast Pirates head coach Tony ‘Polisi’ Khadambi has wasted little time setting targets at his new club. The tactician has outlined an ambitious but measured vision for Uganda’s Mongers ahead of the 2026 Uganda National 7s Series.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMozzart Sport understands that Khadambi has taken charge of the Entebbe-based outfit after bringing his one-year spell with South Coast Pirates to an end. His departure from the Kwale club was confirmed last week following the expiry of his contract.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##The former Kenya international says his immediate priority is to address the fundamentals after Mongers emerged from a lengthy 15s campaign before switching focus to the shorter version of the game.”The club is coming off a very long and demanding 15s season, so the priority is to ensure we get the basics right. We’ve taken time to review not only our performances in the 15s campaign but also some of our outings from the previous 7s circ..

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Chege produces final-day masterclass to win Absa Invitational

Thika Sports Club professional Samuel Chege produced a breathtaking final-round charge to clinch his maiden Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing title after winning the Absa Invitational, the fourth leg of the circuit, at Nyali Golf & Country Club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsChege overturned a three-shot deficit after beginning the final day tied for ninth, carding a superb six-under-par 65 to finish on seven-under-par 206, the lowest aggregate score of the tournament.##NAJAVA_MECA_9839157##His flawless display included seven birdies on the 1st, 4th, 5th, 7th, 11th, 16th and 17th holes, with his only dropped shot coming at the 12th. The victory completed an impressive recovery after an opening-round 75 had left him well off the pace.An elated Chege credited his patience and belief for the breakthrough victory.”I’m really happy to get my first Sunshine Development Tour title. After the first round, I knew I had to stay patient and keep believing because there wa..

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Vozinha’s dream goes on: A week ago, Messi’s rival – next season, Messi’s teammate?

It’s still too early to say who will win the 2026 World Cup. France are considered favourites, though Argentina, riding on Lionel Messi’s brilliance, and Spain – along with all the other remaining teams, of course – have a major say in the matter.However, even before the tournament’s conclusion, we can determine which player has been its greatest Cinderella story: Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha.What’s next for Cabo Verde’s hero? Vozinha has a street named in his honorThe man who, alongside his teammates, stunned giants such as Spain, Uruguay, and Argentina, and eventually impressed the football world, has become an overnight star. The number of his Instagram followers rose from around 40,000 to over 20 million, surpassing Iker Casillas to become the most-followed custodian in the world.FALSE 10: Netflix producers, hear us out…For some, fame comes earlier in their career. For Vozinha, it came at the twilight of his career, at 40, but he has no intention to stop playing – not now, when ..

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Gor Mahia, Tusker learn CECAFA Kagame Cup group stage opponents

FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia and Mozzart Bet Cup holders Tusker have discovered their opponents for the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup following the tournament draw conducted on Friday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe regional championship, which returns to Rwanda from 24 July to 7 August, will bring together East and Central Africa’s top clubs in a fortnight-long battle for supremacy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842304##Record Kenyan champions Gor have been handed a daunting Group A assignment, where they will face Uganda Premier League (UPL) champions Vipers SC, APR (Rwanda), and Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine, who earned a place in the competition through a CECAFA invitation.Tusker, meanwhile, have been drawn in Group C alongside Rwandan giants Rayon Sports, Zanzibar Premier League champions KVZ SC, and Sudan’s Al Hilal SC.The Brewers were drafted into the tournament after Sudanese outfit Al Merrikh SC withdrew because of delays in concluding their domestic league, paving the way ..

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Ultimate WC showdown: Striker with 93 international goals vs keeper unbeaten for over 600 minutes

In the first quarter-final of the 2026 World Cup, France beat Morocco 2-0 and advanced to their third consecutive semi-final, becoming the third team in history to achieve the feat after Germany (1982-1990 and 2002-2014) and Brazil (2002-2014).Tonight, it’s time for Belgium and Spain to take centre stage and decide who will face Les Bleus on July 14 in Arlington, Texas.Mbappe and Dembele too strong for the Atlas LionsHowever, the match between the Red Devils and La Roja won’t be just a regular clash of two national teams. No, it will be a duel of the fifth-highest international goalscorer of all time and the goalkeeper who has kept a clean sheet for 609 minutes!On one side, there will be Romelu Lukaku, the man who scored 93 international goals – a tally surpassed only by Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, 146 goals), Lionel Messi (Argentina, 125 goals), Ali Daei (Iran, 108 goals), and Sunil Chhetri (India, 95 goals).🇧🇪 Romelu Lukaku llegó a los 93 goles a nivel de selección.146 | 🇵🇹 Cristian..

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Kenya U17 star Boke reveals how World Cup qualification could transform her family’s life

As Kenya’s Junior Starlets prepare for the biggest match of their campaign against South Africa on Sunday, striker Faith Boke knows victory would mean much more than securing a place at the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsWhile qualification would cap another remarkable achievement for Kenya’s rising stars, for the teenage forward it also represents an opportunity to change the fortunes of her family, who continue to rely on her despite her young age.Boke has emerged as one of the standout performers for the Junior Starlets during the qualification campaign and played a decisive role in handing Kenya a crucial advantage in the final qualifying round.##NAJAVA_MECA_9842049##The striker opened the scoring as Mildred Cheche’s side claimed a 2-0 first-leg victory over South Africa at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria last weekend.This left Kenya within touching distance of a second consecutive appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.With one m..

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Burning question in France: Is Mbappe okay?

Last night, France once again demonstrated why they are considered the top favourites to win the World Cup. Morocco held firm during the opening half, with Yassine Bounou denying Kylian Mbappe’s penalty, but the six-minute blitzkrieg after the break sealed the Atlas Lions’ World Cup fate.Les Bleus were dominant throughout the game, and it seemed only a matter of time before they broke their rivals’ resistance.Mbappe and Dembele too strong for the Atlas LionsFollowing the 2-0 triumph, everyone in France is naturally satisfied, and the confidence is sky-high ahead of the semi-finals against one of their neighbours, either Spain or Belgium. The focus is on the analysis of the win against Morocco, but also on one burning question that looms over the delight:Is Mbappe okay?Les Bleus captain was forced off the pitch in the 77th minute of the clash in Foxborough due to an ankle injury, and was later seen sitting on the bench with ice strapped to his foot.😬French skipper Kylian Mbappe was foul..

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BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs Belgium, World Cup Prediction

BETTING GUIDE: Spain vs BelgiumSpain and Belgium face off in a mouth-watering 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final with a place in the semi-finals at stake.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe two European heavyweights meet in Los Angeles, where Spain will be aiming to continue their remarkable defensive record while Belgium look to extend their impressive unbeaten run.##NAJAVA_MECA_9839157##La Roja have arguably been the tournament’s most complete side, progressing through the knockout rounds without conceding a single goal.Belgium, meanwhile, have recovered from a slow group-stage start to score 12 goals in their last three matches, setting up an intriguing battle between one of the tournament’s best attacks and its strongest defence.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), FridayVenue: SoFi Stadium, Los AngelesStage: Quarter-finalCurrent standings: Knockout Stage (Quarter-finals)Mbappe and Dembele too strong for the Atlas LionsQualification implications: The winner advances to the W..

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