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Dark horses strike again as Cape Verde frustrate Uruguay

Cape Verde continued their remarkable FIFA World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Uruguay at the Miami Stadium on Monday morning, securing a second consecutive stalemate in Group H and leaving the race for qualification wide open heading into the final round of matches.Having already frustrated Spain in a goalless draw in their opening fixture, the African nation once again showed resilience and character to deny one of South America’s traditional powerhouses.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807377##Uruguay entered the match seeking their first victory after drawing 1-1 with Saudi Arabia, but they found themselves trailing midway through the first half when Cape Verde struck with a moment of brilliance.Kevin Lenini opened the scoring in the 21st minute, curling a superb free-kick beyond the reach of the goalkeeper and into the bottom-right corner after Rodrigo Bentancur had conceded a foul in a dangerous area.Harambee Stars midfielder in action as Yanga suffer cup exit at hands of AzamTh..

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Red Devils put through hell: Ten-man Belgium barely survive Iran scare

Things aren’t looking good for Belgium.After a 1-1 draw against Egypt in the first group-stage round, the Red Devils tonight drew 0-0 with Iran, further complicating their situation in Group G.Rudi Garcia’s men dominated possession, but failed to create many chances. Even when they did, the amazing Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was there to keep his net intact. His duels against Maxim De Cuyper – one of the two tragic figures of the game – were particularly interesting, as the 33-year-old goalie denied the Brighton defender in four outstanding chances.Curacao’s World Cup hero Room becomes immortalThe other tragic figure was Belgium centre-back Nathan Ngoy, who was sent off in the 66th minute, closing the door to his team’s potential win.As for Iran, they were more concrete, as most of their decent attacks ended in a good goal-scoring chance. Still, Thibaut Courtois stopped Mehdi Taremi on several occasions, failing only once when the striker’s goal was disallowed for offside.Now e..

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Harambee Stars midfielder in action as Yanga suffer cup exit at hands of Azam

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya was in action as Yanga’s dominance in the CRDB Federation Cup was finally ended, thanks to a 3-2 semifinal defeat to ten-man Azam at the CCM Kirumba Stadium in Mwanza, Tanzania on Sunday, 21 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAbuya, 32, was a starter in midfield for Yanga as they conceded a late extra-time winner from Congolese striker Jephte Kitambala, ending their four-season hold on the domestic title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##Azam took the lead in the tie in 28th minute through Himid Mkami, before the visitors found their way back through Zimbabwean striker Prince Dube in the 67th minute.Yanga were two minutes later handed a stroke a luck after Azam defender Che Malone was shown a straight red card for a dangerous foul on Dube, giving the men in green and yellow the numerical advantage heading into the dying embers of the game.Gor Mahia lose MVP Morrison to Sudanese giantsIt was Azam, however, who retook the lead, this after Elias Law..

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Pamzo reveals number of signings APS Bomet will make ahead of new season

APS Bomet head coach Sammy “Pamzo” Omollo has revealed that the club will retain the bulk of the squad that guided the side to an impressive top-half finish in their maiden Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) campaign, with only a few additions expected during the upcoming transfer window.Bomet exceeded expectations in their debut season in the top flight, finishing tenth after a commendable campaign that saw them hold their own against more established sides. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsTheir success was largely built on a carefully assembled squad, with the club making several key signings during both the pre-season and mid-season transfer windows.Speaking to Mozzart Sport, Omollo disclosed that the club has no plans to release any player from the current squad, citing the team’s youthful profile, strong chemistry and impressive performances as the reasons behind the decision.”We are not going to drop any player from the squad. Before we broke for the hol..

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Field Yamal and don’t worry: Barca’s gem pulls strings as Spain demolish Saudi Arabia

Six days ago, in Spain’s World Cup opener against Cape Verde, Luis de la Fuente left Lamine Yamal on the bench, introducing him only after the situation had become worrying. The Barcelona star did not have enough time to work his magic, and La Roja were held to a shock 0-0 draw by the African minnows.Against Saudi Arabia, the 65-year-old coach showed he had learned his lesson. Yamal returned to the starting lineup, and Spain had no trouble finding the net. In fact, they wrapped up the contest in the opening 23 minutes, scoring three goals and eventually winning 4-0.🏟️ FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group H🇪🇸 Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦⚽ Spain dominate Saudi Arabia as Lamine Yamal scores first-ever World Cup goal pic.twitter.com/5SmOEW6FZH— Anadolu English (@anadoluagency) June 21, 2026 La Roja went into the break with a 3-0 lead and, although the Barcelona wonderkid scored only the opener – with Mikel Oyarzabal netting the other two and also providing the assist for Yamal’s goal – his impact was ..

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Tennis Kenya on plan to stage Davis Cup next year after successful hosting of 2026 edition

Davis Cup Tournament Director Francis Mutuku says Kenya has already begun talks with the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to see to it that the country gets another chance to host the Group IV Africa regional tournamDownload our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMutuku, speaking after the conclusion of the three-day event at Nairobi Club, said he was grateful to have served in the team that made the tournament a success, and was hopeful for Kenya not to have to wait for another six years to host it again.“Personally I am very grateful to have been part of the organizing team,” Mutuku, who also serves Vice President of Tennis Kenya, said. “I have enjoyed the experience, and I think that the Tennis Kenya team this year has done the best to give players the best environment to excel on the court.”Francis Mutuku ©Tennis KenyaOn the court, favorites Algeria and Ghana secured promotion into the Davis Cup Group Three tournament, while it was a sense of relief for hosts Kenya, as they overca..

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Brazil’s problems piling up: Group stage over for Raphinha

While the Brazilian public was closely monitoring Neymar’s recovery in the hope that the veteran forward could return to action soon, the Selecao have suffered another injury blow and lost a key player, at least for the remaining group stage game and the potential Round of 32.According to the Brazilian outlet ge.globo, Raphinha sustained a thigh injury and will be sidelined for approximately two weeks, as per reports from the Selecao camp.Cunha double ignites Brazil party as Haiti bid World Cup goodbyeThe Barcelona forward felt discomfort in his right thigh during the first half of Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti and was forced off in the 40th minute.Further tests revealed the thigh injury and, even though the statement of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) did not provide a return date, ge.globo reports that the injury isn’t too serious and that Raphinha could be back in action for the potential Round-of-16 match if the Selecao reach that stage of the World Cup.🚨GLOBO:Raphinha wil..

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Busy schedule catches up with Omanyala as he fades to fifth in Hengelo

Kenyan sprint king Ferdinand Omanyala capped off his busy weekend with a fifth-place finish at the 2026 FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands on Sunday, 21 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOmanyala, just hours removed from securing his spot at this year’s Commonwealth Games at the Kenyan trials on Saturday, 20 June, clocked his second-slowest time this season, timing 10.13, in very challenging conditions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##After an aborted start first time out, Omanyala was a tad slow on the blocks in the race ran at a negative 1.8 headwind, gained his momentum midway, but was ultimately not in contention for the win as South Africa’s Akani Simbine blazed away to take victory in a time of 10.07.Simbine’s compatriot Bradley Nkoana was three-thousandths of a second slower in second, with America’s Ronnie Baker rounding off the podium in a time of 10.11.Omanyala laments about astonishingly low prize money for national championship gold winnersOmanyala, who last ran in Heng..

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City are not alone: Spurs enter the Tonali fight

Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their pursuit of Sandro Tonali by opening talks with Newcastle United over a potential blockbuster move for the Italian midfielder.Spurs have admired Tonali for some time, but direct club-to-club contact signals a significant escalation in their efforts to bring the 26-year-old to north London. It also serves as a clear statement of intent from Roberto De Zerbi, who has identified the Newcastle star as one of his priority targets.The race for Tonali’s signature is far from straightforward.Life after Rodri and Bernardo: City step up interest in TonaliManchester City remain firmly in contention and continue to monitor the situation closely, while discussions between the player’s representatives and both clubs are ongoing as they attempt to find common ground on personal terms.Newcastle, meanwhile, are under no pressure to sell.Tonali remains under contract until 2029, with the club also holding an option to extend his deal by a further year. As a result,..

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AFC Leopards, Ulinzi locked in battle for former national U23 team midfielder’s signature

AFC Leopards and Ulinzi Stars are reportedly locked in a transfer battle for former Kenya junior international midfielder Teddy Osok, who is seeking a full return to competitive football after a lengthy spell away from the top level.Osok is understood to be weighing his options as both FKF Premier League sides have expressed strong interest in securing his signature ahead of the new campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOsok says he hasn’t agreed to any terms yet but is confident the new week will have him in new colours for the 2026/27 season.‘’I cannot say I have committed to anyone yet but I will in the coming few days. I am fit now, and have been for a while as I prepare to get back to what I love doing,’’ says the midfielder.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807192##Sources close to Leopards say they had Osok involved in training sessions before the season ended, although no formal agreement has been reached yet between the two parties.“Nothing has been finalized at the moment. He had..

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