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Harambee Starlets striker Shikangwa eyes Europe after sealing FC Masar move

Harambee Starlets striker Jentrix Shikangwa believes her move to Egyptian Women’s Premier League side FC Masar will provide the perfect platform to take her career to the next level after signing a two-year contract with the club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Kenyan international completed the transfer last week, bringing to an end a successful four-year spell at Simba Queens, where she established herself as one of the most feared forwards in East African women’s football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837393##Shikangwa joins one of Africa’s fastest-rising women’s clubs, with FC Masar having cemented their place among the continent’s elite after competing in the CAF Women’s Champions League and finishing third in the 2024 edition.The Giza-based outfit also earned a nomination for the CAF Women’s Club of the Year award following an impressive campaign.The former Wiyeta Girls star believes the switch presents the ideal opportunity to test herself in a more competitive environment whil..

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Howler, heartbreak and reality check as Belgium dump USA out of World Cup

The United States are out of the World Cup as Belgium eliminated the co-hosts in the last 16 at Seattle Stadium on Tuesday morning.The US were looking to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002 but they looked nervy and unsettled from the start of the match, and quickly fell behind when Charles De Ketelaere poked home in the ninth minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837518##The Americans fought back and Malik Tillman scored from a direct free-kick for the second match in a row in the 31st minute. But the goal did little to calm the US and Belgium scored just two minutes later. On the sideline a frustrated Mauricio Pochettino kicked over some water bottles. Things would get worse. In the 57th minute Matt Freese rushed out of his area to collect a long ball but lost possession. Hans Vanaken rolled the ball home. Romelu Lukaku would complete the victory with a smart finish in added time.The US’s elimination came after a remarkable buildup to the match when striker Folarin Balog..

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Merino’s injury time winner and Ronaldo’s tears

It was February 2025 when Arsenal was once again fighting for the title. It was 0-0 when Mikel Merino came in as a sub and played out of position but scored a brace for a 2-0 win. The same player came in against Newcastle in September same year and again scored a winner. But tonight, he might have scored his best match-winner in the entire career. Arsenal‘s midfielder came off the bench in the 85th minute and scored the winner in the 91st: Portugal – Spain 0-1.The Spaniard are among the favorites to win the World Cup and unlike Argentina, who are having an easy schedule almost until the end, Luis de la Fuente‘s men have a hard path to the final. Portugal were among the strongest teams at the tournament with a terriffic midfield and played a good game tonight. If the score was opposite, it would still be justfied, but the Portuguese simply didn‘t have Mikel Merino type of player. They had their chances but Unai Simon was again excellent and Spain has not conceded a goal at the World Cup..

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Wenger speaks about African immigration

“At the 1998 World Cup we faced France. This time, Paraguay will be facing an African team” wrote Jose Luis Chilavert on his X account before the France – Paraguay game. The famous Paraguayan goalkeeper gave one of his controversial statements here, and this one was even racist. France is the favorite to win this edition of the World Cup and their performances so far have been excellent. But a number of black footballers with African origin obviously creates a problem in the minds of people like Chilavert, who probably expects all French people to be white. But one of the reasons this nations is so powerful is the ability to attract and educate all immigrants, who then decide to represent France instead of their country of origin (and sometimes even the country of birth).WC Countdown: How many Africans are in other teams?As we said before the start of the tournament, France has a stunning number of 18 players of African descent, and that fact was acknowledged by former Arsenal coach. T..

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Champions League winner plays for a Sunday league club

Although he announced near the end of last season, back in early May, that he was retiring from football, Niklas Sule (30) has made a comeback—much sooner than anyone expected. The former Germany international and ex-player of Hoffenheim, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will not be returning to professional football, however. According to Sky Germany, Sule has joined Tiefenbach, a club competing in the Kreisliga, the ninth tier of the German football pyramid—the equivalent of what many would simply call the “Sunday leagues”.🤯 Sezon sonunda Borussia Dortmund’dan ayrılarak futbolu bıraktığını açıklayan Niklas Süle, 9. lig ekiplerinden SV Tiefenbach ile anlaştı.“Futbolu tamamen farklı bir bakış açısıyla deneyimlemeyi gerçekten sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum. İş ya da paradan ziyade, tamamen oyunun… pic.twitter.com/9DMWVUbOng— Almanya’dan Futbol (@almanydnfutbol) July 5, 2026 Sule himself sounded delighted about the move:”I’m really looking forward to experiencing football from a completely ..

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Amonde outlines KCB’s areas of improvement ahead of National Sevens Circuit title defense

KCB Rugby head coach Andrew Amonde has challenged his side to tighten their defense ahead of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe reigning National Sevens Circuit champions were crowned Met 7s winners on Saturday, 4 July, after defeating Daystar Falcons 26-12 in the final at the KCB Sports Club.While pleased with his team’s performances, the World Rugby Level II-accredited coach admitted there is still room for improvement, particularly in defense and set-piece execution.Teams learn dates ahead of 2026 Impala Floodlit Tournament”We need to work more on our defense. We need to keep it tight. We conceded in every game, which we have noted. But the more we play, the better we get. Such tournaments are meant to show that what we are doing in training is working,” Amonde told Mozzart Sport.”We are still going to work on our defense and set plays to see how we can get better ahead of the circuit,” he continued.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837387##KCB’s title-win..

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Bandari beef up technical bench by appointing former Nairobi United coach

Bandari FC are reported to have strengthened their technical bench with the appointment of former Nairobi United interim coach Godfrey ‘Solo’ Oduor as the club’s first assistant coach ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOduor was formally unveiled to the playing squad during a meeting chaired by the club’s board, marking the latest step in Bandari’s ongoing restructuring of their technical bench.Gor Mahia reveal exact number of players to be signed and released in current transfer window”Today the board had a meeting with the players where they formally introduced coach Godfrey Oduor as the club’s assistant coach for the upcoming season,” a source close to the club, who requested anonymity, told Mozzart Sport. The experienced tactician will arrive at the Mbaraki-based outfit after a brief spell with Nairobi United, where he guided the newly promoted side to a fourth-place finish before parting ways with the club at the end of last ..

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Harambee Starlets coach issues plea to President Ruto after allowances delay

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has pleaded with President William Ruto to intervene by settling the team’s delayed allowances ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya booked a ticket to the continental tourney following a 4-1 aggregate win over The Gambia to mark a return to WAFCON after a decade in the cold.Liverpool cult hero Djibril Cissé on why Man Utd legend Roy Keane was a special managerHowever, the team continues to demand their unpaid allowances from the matches played in Zambia during the FIFA Series tournament held back in June.Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the team’s training session on Monday, 6 July at Kasarani Annex, Odemba called on President Ruto’s intervention on the matter, even as she requested the head of state to officially flag off the team before leaving the country.##NAJAVA_MECA_9837393##“We are heading to the biggest tournament in Africa, but the girls have yet to receiv..

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Trump: ‘ I didn’t know what a red card meant’

The entire football world has been appalled by the decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s red card from the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, following his challenge on Tarik Muharemović. FIFA is attempting to sweep the controversy under the rug by citing technical regulations, but the underlying issue remains the same—they have been caught in the act, and a stain has been cast over the World Cup. Many football legends have criticized what they describe as an “agreement” between Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump, and the United States national team, once admired by many for its entertaining style of play, has become one of the tournament’s most unpopular sides almost overnight. Had FIFA simply followed its own rules, the Americans would likely have enjoyed neutral support in their upcoming clash with Belgium. Instead, much of the football world will now be cheering against them.Trump call, FIFA U-turn, and global outrage: Balogun red card reversal sparks World Cup scandalTo make mat..

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Liverpool cult hero Djibril Cissé on why Man Utd legend Roy Keane was a special manager

Flamboyant French legend cum deejay, Djibril Cissé, has opened up on life under Manchester United great Roy Keane during their time together at Sunderland and why he believes the Irishman is special.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Irish captain is better known for his time at Manchester United, where he won seven Premier League titles, four FA Cups, two League Cups and a UEFA Champions League and is also fondly remembered for his combative style of play during his glittering playing career.Victor Wanyama announces launch date of his football academyAfter hanging up his boots on 12 June 2006, Keane embarked on a coaching career, launching his dugout journey by taking over as Sunderland manager in August 2006.It was at Sunderland that he was joined by Cissé two years later, following a loan deal from Marseille. Despite working together for barely five months, Cisse has fond memories of Keane, as revealed in an exclusive interview with Mozzart Sport.##NAJAVA_MECA_98..

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