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South Korea’s national team encountered an unusual situation during a closed training session in Mexico ahead of its upcoming World Cup clash with the host nation.According to the Korean Football Association, an unidentified drone was spotted flying over the team’s practice at the Chivas Valle Verde training complex in Zapopan on June 17. The session was being held behind closed doors as preparations intensified for the match against Mexico on June 19.🚨🇰🇷 A DRONE was SHOT DOWN by Mexico’s National Guard after it was spotted flying over South Korea’s training session.The Federation of the Asian team has already filed a formal complaint with FIFA over possible espionage ahead of the match against Mexico. 🤯Via @ClaroSports pic.twitter.com/AP8QFfEPol— All Fútbol MX 🇲🇽 (@AllFutbolMX) June 17, 2026 The aircraft was detected shortly after training got underway. Security personnel immediately notified a military unit responsible for drone surveillance, which responded by deploying signal-jammi..

Harambee Stars midfielder Alwyn Tera and his Armenian club, Ararat Armenia, have learnt the first opponents they will face in their race to qualify for the UEFA Champions League group stages.This is the first time the club will gracing the grand stage. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsArarat, who secured their third Armenian League title late last month, have been paired up against Latvia’s Riga FC, in the first-round of the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League Qualifiers, set for 21/22 July and 28/29 July.The Armenian champions were on Tuesday, 16 June part of 28 teams from lower-ranked countries that learnt of their fate in Europe’s hightest competition, following a draw ceremony in Nyon, Switzerland.As per the draw procedure, Ararat will play the first-leg of that first round ties at home, before travelling away on the aforementioned dates, in search of a ticket to the second round, which will be decided on the aggregate scoreline across the two legs.STARS ABROAD: Harambee Sta..

FKF Premier League side Nairobi United have confirmed the appointment of former Kenyan international Osborne Monday as their new assistant coach.In a statement released on Wednesday afternoon, the club announced that Monday had joined the Naibois as part of an ongoing restructuring process aimed at bolstering the technical department following an impressive debut campaign in the top flight.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMonday’s appointment comes weeks after the departure of Geoffrey ‘Solo’ Oduor, earlier this month, and follows the arrival of Belgian tactician Patrick Aussems, who is expected to be officially unveiled as the club’s new head coach in the coming days.##NAJAVA_MECA_9801983##The latest move underscores Nairobi United’s ambition to build a competitive squad capable of challenging for major honours next season.”We are delighted to announce the appointment of Osborne Monday as our new assistant coach,” the club said in a statement.”The former Kenyan internationa..

Croatia has always been a tricky rival for England. It’s just the way it is. Some opponents suit you more than the others.The two teams faced each other in friendly games, European Championship, World Cup and EURO qualifiers, UEFA Nations League… And although Croatia knew how to surprise the Three Lions, neither of the two defeats England suffered against the Balkan side before that notorious Moscow night didn’t hurt too much. That night, the pain was excruciating…England’s 2026 World Cup starts against the team that broke them in 2018.Croatia did not just beat England in Moscow.They changed the way that whole generation was judged.Now England meet them again in Dallas.Different squads. Same ghost.Full video in the first reply. pic.twitter.com/q4Vq8WHrAp— Football: The Beautiful Game (@footy_2023) June 16, 2026 It was July 2018, and the whole of England was on cloud nine.Despite being second in their group – or just because of that – the Three Lions were having the best World Cup i..

Reigning national 400m champion George Mutinda is confident of retaining his crown this weekend as the rising sprint sensation sets his sights on securing a maiden ticket to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMutinda will be among the athletes under the spotlight in the men’s one-lap race when the Athletics Kenya National Championships and Commonwealth Games trials get underway at Nyayo National Stadium on Thursday.##NAJAVA_MECA_9802007##The 24-year-old heads into the championships as the defending champion after producing a stellar performance last year, storming to the national title in a lifetime best of 44.51.He finished comfortably ahead of Brian Tinega, who clocked 44.67 for second place, while Kevin Kipkorir completed the podium in 44.80.That commanding victory earned Mutinda a place in Kenya’s squad for the World Championships in Tokyo. However, the youngster was unable to progress beyond the heats at the global showpiece, cl..

Gor Mahia forward Shariff Musa has opened up on the deeply personal battle that fuelled his remarkable 2025/26 FKF Premier League campaign, revealing that every goal, assist and celebration was driven by a promise he made to his late brother, Salim Musa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn an emotional tribute shared on his Facebook page, the Harambee Stars attacker recounted the heartbreaking story behind his most successful season to date, explaining how the league title and winners’ medal were dedicated to a brother whose encouragement and support remained with him even after his death.Bandari hit with FIFA transfer banAccording to Musa, the journey began before the start of the season when he struck a unique deal with Salim, who had been battling addiction. The winger revealed that his brother promised to quit his addiction if Musa managed to win the FKF Premier League title and bring home a winners’ medal.What initially seemed like a simple challenge soon took on a much ..

“Comunicado Official: Bernardo Silva.””Real Madrid CF and Bernardo Silva have reached an agreement whereby he will be a Real Madrid player for the next two seasons, until June 30, 2028.”👋 ¡Bienvenido, @BernardoCSilva ! 👋 pic.twitter.com/FYU1TiqJAS— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 17, 2026 A statement of about 30 words on Real Madrid’s official website has caused an earthquake in the football world! After the arrivals Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate, and Marc Cucurella, Jose Mourinho’s squad at Santiago Bernabeu has now become even stronger, as the former Manchester City captain has agreed to join Los Blancos.Mourinho likes Chelsea players – after Cucurella, Enzo is nextAnd he reportedly burned many bridges to do so – in particular, Atletico Madrid.According to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, Bernardo had reached an agreement with Los Colchoneros. The contract terms were accepted by all parties, and the midfielder was due to sign it tomorrow morning.But then, the Mourinho effect kicked ..

Newly promoted FKF Premier League side 3K FC have revealed they collected Ksh439,000 in gate revenue from their final National Super League (NSL) match of the season against champions Migori Youth FC at Embu Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe announcement was made through the club’s social media platforms, with the Embu-based outfit expressing gratitude to supporters who turned up in large numbers to witness the high-stakes encounter.The figure, however, appeared modest considering the impressive turnout witnessed at the stadium.From children’s home to unique 2027 AFCON preps Kevin Wangaya’s star keeps risingThe stands were packed to the rafters as supporters from both 3K FC and Migori Youth filled the venue in anticipation of a match that carried significant implications in the race for promotion and the league title.”We would love to inform our fans that the team was able to collect Ksh439,000 when we played Migori Youth FC at home last Saturday,” the club stated..

KCB FC goalkeeper Elvis Ochoro has revealed the touching reason behind dedicating his 2026 Mozzart Bet Cup Golden Glove award to his mother after a standout season between the posts for the Bankers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOchoro was named the tournament’s Best Goalkeeper after an impressive cup campaign that saw him finish as the leading goalkeeper with four clean sheets heading into the third-place playoff match.Bandari hit with FIFA transfer banThe former Nairobi City Stars goalkeeper was instrumental in KCB’s run to a fourth-place finish, producing crucial saves throughout the competition, including key performances in the knockout stages.His displays further cemented his reputation as one of the country’s top goalkeepers, having previously earned recognition as a provisional Kenya U-20 trialist and was also listed among Kenya’s top 50 promising Under-23 players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9801988##Speaking after receiving the Golden Glove award, Ochoro expressed satisfaction ..