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Three months ago, France U-21 international – today, taking on Les Bleus with Morocco

Before the 2026 World Cup, hardly anyone had heard of Ayyoub Bouaddi. The young midfielder has quickly established himself as one of the brightest young talents in world football, and the fact that he has done it on the biggest stage speaks volumes about his quality.Today, the 18-year-old is known as a Morocco international and a target for Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City. However, just three months ago, he was a France U-21 international!🇫🇷 March: Ayyoub Bouaddi represented France U21.🇲🇦 June: Ayyoub Bouaddi represents Morocco NT.After his top performance in the World Cup debut. all top European clubs want to have 𝐀𝐲𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐛 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢 (𝟏𝟖,𝐂𝐌) in their team. 😍 pic.twitter.com/6zcsJtl5KX— Pro Future Stars (@ProFutureStars1) June 14, 2026 Tonight, exactly 101 days after his last appearance for Les Bleus, Bouaddi will face their senior side wearing the Atlas Lions shirt (23.00), and he’ll be out to prove a point.Just three months before tonight’s World Cup quarter-final, France and Morocco..

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‘Kenya must Back Benni McCarthy to avoid AFCON 2027 embarrassment’ – Victor Wanyama warns

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has called on the Kenyan government to ensure head coach Benni McCarthy and the national team receive adequate support ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe ex-skipper warned that poor preparations could leave the country facing embarrassment on home soil.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837947##Kenya will co-host the continental showpiece alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with expectations already mounting that Harambee Stars should produce one of their best performances in the tournament’s history.Having failed to progress beyond the group stage in each of their previous six AFCON appearances, there is growing belief that the national team should at least reach the knockout rounds, with some fans even hoping for a place in the quarter-finals or semi-finals.However, Wanyama believes such ambitions can only be achieved if the team is given enough time and resources to prepare for the tournament.”I just wi..

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Harambee Stars trio win first trophy together as Nejmeh lift Lebanese FA Cup

Kenyan internationals Austin Odhiambo, Teddy Akumu, and Masoud Juma celebrated their first trophy together in Lebanese football after helping Nejmeh SC defeat Al Hikma 2-0 to win the Lebanese FA Cup on Wednesday evening.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe final, played at Fouad Chehab Stadium, saw Nejmeh produce a composed display to overcome Al Hikma and end a difficult campaign on a high note.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837947##Goals from Ali El Fadl and an own goal by an Al Hikma defender, one in each half, sealed a deserved victory and handed the Beirut-based club another major domestic honor.For the three Harambee Stars players, the triumph marked a special milestone as they lifted their first trophy together since joining the Lebanese giants.Midfielder Akumu and striker Masoud were both named in the starting line-up and completed the entire 90 minutes, playing crucial roles.Akumu controlled the midfield with his experience and composure, while Juma led the attack throughout the en..

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Kenya Police chairman breathes fire after trophyless season

Kenya Police chairman Nyale Munga has read the riot act to his team, following a disastrous 2025/26 season that saw them end the season without winning a single trophy.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe law enforcers, in the recently-concluded campaign, failed to defend the league title, before finishing as runners up in the 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup, following a 2-1 defeat to Tusker FC.Speaking during the Kenya Police Gala Awards dinner held at a Nairobi Hotel on Tuesday 7 July, Munga issued irreducible minimums for the team ahead of the new season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9838367##“We finished third in the FKFPL. This will never happen again. I am not going to lead a club that competes for second, third or those lower positions. We have put everything in place and must win the league and the Mozzart Bet Cup,” said Munga.Munga, who is a Senior Assistant Inspector General of Police (SAIG), and Commandant of the Kenya Police Main Campus, Kiganjo went ahead to insist that he will be demandi..

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Real will earn 100 million just from their castoffs

It used to be common knowledge that the best football academy in Europe was Ajax’s. Barcelona’s La Masia may not have produced the highest quantity of players, but it consistently delivered exceptional quality. In recent years, however, Real Madrid have also begun to reap the rewards of their work with young talents. Even though the Madrid giants rarely produce youngsters who go on to become first-team regulars in a squad filled with some of the world’s best players, they have become extremely successful at generating significant transfer income from them.Liverpool bound! Former Real forward is Iraola’s first signingThis transfer window is a perfect example. Real Madrid signed Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros, Denzel Dumfries for 20 million, and paid another 15 million to appoint Jose Mourinho. Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate arrived on free transfers, so they are not part of this calculation. The calculation shows that the transfer fees for those first three acquisitions have ef..

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United to shop two Brazilians worth 100 million

Few people in the world of top-level football have much faith in Brazilian players these days, especially in their midfielders. Manchester United belong to that minority. This June, the Red Devils’ midfield lost Casemiro, but the Brazilian veteran is expected to be replaced by two of his younger compatriots. After Ederson from Atalanta, United have also agreed a deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The total outlay for the Brazilian midfield duo is expected to be around 100 million euros.Manchester United reach an agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos.Fee is £48m+£2m, as @David_Ornstein called.Manchester United had enquired last summer but told Santos not for sale.Door became open as Santos wants more regular minutes.Santos has permission to… pic.twitter.com/XSMKpAQJUX— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 8, 2026 Ederson’s transfer was agreed with the Italian club some time ago for a fixed fee of 40.5 million, plus 4.5 million euros in bonuses. The deal is simply awaiting the end o..

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Chance for redemption as Kipyegon is confirmed for Monaco Diamond League meet

Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will look to make amends on her shock defeat at last weekend’s Prefontaine Classic when she lines up at the Monaco Diamond League scheduled for Friday, 10 July at the Louis-II stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipyegon, 32, has officially been confirmed as a participant in the event, and will take part in the women’s 3000m race, as it had been revealed earlier this year.The Kenyan, shortly after finishing a surprise third at Hayward Field on Saturday, 4 July, remained tentative on whether she would attend the Meeting Herculis EBS, but is now among a star-studded field that will race on the traditionally fast track.Faith Kipyegon reveals reason behind shock defeat at Prefontaine ClassicHaving made it clear that she is coming back to form after battling a hamstring injury that occurred shortly after her track season opener at the Shanghai Diamond League on 16 May, it will be interesting to see how form looks like on a pretty fa..

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AFC Leopards, KCB go shopping at Mara Sugar

Mara Sugar have officially bid farewell to defensive duo of Robinson Musungu and Jim Owili, with the pair set to join AFC Leopards and KCB respectively ahead of the 2026-2027 FKF Premier League season.The departures mark the end of successful spells for two of the club’s standout performers, whose impressive 2015-2026 campaign earned them moves to two of the country’s established Premier League sides.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Millers confirmed Musungu’s exit through a statement on their official social media platforms, paying tribute to the defender’s immense contribution during his time at the club.”Robinson Musungu departs Mara Sugar FC as one of the club’s most prolific and dependable defenders, leaving behind a legacy of commitment, resilience and outstanding performances in our colours.Thank you for your dedication, hard work and the unforgettable memories you’ve given the Millers. Your contribution to the club will always be appreciated.Everyone at Mara Suga..

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‘We cannot remain silent regarding the refereeing decisions”

A match that will be talked about forever. Some will celebrate a magnificent comeback, while others will remain convinced that referee Francois Letexier robbed them. That is the lasting impression of the match between Argentina and Egypt. The Egyptians had not calmed down even after the final whistle (head coach Hossam Hassan said he would not watch another World Cup match for the rest of the tournament), and they were still furious with the referees the following day. The Pharaohs believe that several key decisions went against them, including the incident involving Ziko’s goal, which was disallowed by VAR for a foul committed much earlier in the move. Shortly afterward, Egypt was not awarded a penalty following a foul by Alexis Mac Allister, and moments later Argentina scored the winning goal.’They wanted Messi to stay!’: Egypt explode after Argentina escapeThe Egyptian FA released a statement in which they thanked Egyptian people around the world for their ‘unwavering support, loyal..

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Stoke City reward Harambee Stars defender with new contract, loan him out

Harambee Stars defender Sydney Agina has joined English National League side Forest Green Rovers on loan, after securing a new contract with parent club Stoke City.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAgina, 18, on Tuesday, 7 July agreed on a long-term contract with Championship side Stoke City, extending his stay for an extra two years till June 2028.Also as part of the agreement, the budding right-back earned a loan move to Rovers, where he will look to add to his senior experience until 3 January next year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9838367##The two-way deal comes at a time when Agina has been making strides in first team football.Having joined The Potters at the age of eight, the teenager born in the United Kingdom to Kenyan parents made a big leap in his career progression last season, when he made five Championship appearances for Stoke City at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 campaign.In addition to that, Agina landed his first call-up to Kenya’s national team – Harambee Stars – and ma..

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