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Kenya U17’s fairytale run in the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup came to a halt in the round of 16 hurdle after a 3-1 defeat to 2014 champions Japan in a clash staged at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJapan came from behind to secure victory, with second-half goals from Nanami Kurita and Asuka Tanaka sending the Asian side into the quarter-finals, where they will face Ghana.EXCLUSIVE: Harambee Stars’ provisional squad to face South AfricaThe Junior Starlets had entered the knockout stage with confidence after securing a historic maiden round of 16 qualification, courtesy of a commanding 4-0 victory over Samoa.However, their hopes of extending the fairytale run were halted by a technically superior Japanese side.Japan started on the front foot, dominating possession and searching for an early breakthrough. Yuka Kishida and Nana Kurita combined in the eighth minute, but goalkeeper Mishel Okoyo reacted quickly to deny them.##N..

The house is on fire, and the walls are shaking from the tension engulfing Old Trafford. Manchester United are suffering one blow after another, Michael Carrick has completely lost control, and barely a day goes by without his future being called into question.The Red Devils are currently just one point above the relegation zone and two clear of the bottom of the table. It’s hard to tell which department is struggling the most – defence, midfield, or attack. And it’s the latter that the club’s hierarchy is now trying to address.No hard feelings: Carrick and Bruno bury the hatchetBenjamin Sesko is injured and won’t return until January, Joshua Zirkzee has long since ceased to be a reliable option, while Matheus Cunha, despite featuring as the most advanced player on several occasions, simply isn’t an out-and-out striker.That’s why the Red Devils have set their sights on – Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Telegraph.🚨 Manchester United are assessing potential centre-forward options..

Bottom-of-the-table Le Havre host league leaders Paris Saint-Germain at the Stade Océane on Friday night in a classic top-versus-bottom Ligue 1 clash.The pressure on Le Havre head coach Didier Digard continues to intensify after an eight-game winless start to the league campaign, leaving Les Ciel et Marine five points adrift of safety.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite a spirited second-half rally from 4-0 down to lose 4-3 at Marseille last weekend, Le Havre remain the only winless side in the division and have scored just twice on home turf all season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10066852##In stark contrast, Paris Saint-Germain enter this fixture riding high at the summit after a 2-0 victory over Lyon on Monday extended their winning streak to eight matches across all competitions.Luis Enrique’s side – fresh off being named the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Club of the Year – have shaken off an early-season slump to notch five consecutive Ligue 1 wins.Despite managing a growing injury list..

Queens Park Rangers defender Kealey Adamson may be making a name for himself in English football, but away from the pitch, the Australian prospect is on a personal journey to reconnect with his African heritage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBorn in Sydney to a Tanzanian father, Nickson, and an Irish-Australian mother, Shivaun, the 23-year-old has been learning Swahili for the past three years in a bid to strengthen his connection with his paternal family in East Africa.’There is still a lot of work to do’ – Gor Mahia coach after 4th consecutive winDespite growing up thousands of kilometres away from Tanzania, Adamson has maintained close ties with his African roots, regularly visiting relatives and embracing the language and culture of his father’s homeland.The right-back, who recently earned his maiden call-up to Australia’s senior national team, revealed that his desire to communicate with his grandmother and other relatives inspired him to take up Swahili lessons.##NAJ..

Kenyan government will spend up to Ksh1 billion to invite German Champions Bayern Munich and Ajax for the Tuesday, 5 January international friendly match at the Raila Odinga International Stadium, formerly Talanta City Stadium.On Wednesday, President William Ruto announced that the two sides will take on each other next year in an official ceremony to open the 60,000-seater stadium popularly known as Raila Odinga Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAlthough Ruto did not announce how much the country will pay to bring the two sides to Kenya, the European clubs demand hefty appearance fees.Bayern Munich normally demands an appearance fee of between €3m (Ksh 433million) and €6million (Ksh 866million), depending on the importance of the fixture.Ajax, on the other hand, takes €1.5m (Ksh 217million) to honour such an invite.Bayern Munich to face Dutch giants in official opening of Raila Odinga StadiumApart from the steep appearance fees, the Kenyan government will also take c..