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Perfect heir to Dybala: Roma set sights on Greenwood

Paulo Dybala’s stint with AS Roma is slowly but surely coming to an end. After four years at Stadio Olimpico, the Argentinian is preparing for a likely move back to his homeland, as Boca Juniors are the favourites for his signature.La Joya’s departure will undoubtedly leave a huge gap in Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad, one that needs to be filled as soon as possible. Therefore, the Giallorossi did not waste any time, having already identified a perfect replacement for Dybala – Mason Greenwood.Greenwood during his youth days at Man United (©Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)The Manchester United academy product has completely revived his career at Olympique Marseille, leaving both on-pitch struggles and private problems behind. Last season, he had a “double-double” record of 26 goals and 11 assists in 45 games, being the most influential player of the Ligue 1 side.That’s why L’OM won’t easily give up on him, setting his price at €55 million. Still, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma are w..

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LIVE BLOG: Kelly Madada starts as McCarthy names squad to face Lesotho

Harambee Stars will be back to action this afternoon against Lesotho at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa.The friendly match will see the two sides clash again, having settled for a 1-1 draw on Thursday at the same venue.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe result appeared not to sit well with majority of Kenyans, who heavily criticised coach Benni McCarthy and his boys for letting their slip away to share spoils with the lowly-ranked side.The match saw some of the new faces, included in the team for the very first time, make their debut.##NAJAVA_MECA_9787904##McCarthy will hope to guide his charges to a win before packing his bags to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he is among the BBC’s punditry team.Greetings and welcome to this live blog where we will be bringing you live updates from South Africa as they unfold.

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President Ruto promises millions to Gor Mahia following record-extending title win

The financial rewards for the new FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia kept flowing on Sunday, 7 June, after Kenya’s President William Ruto promised a Ksh10 million boost for the club, during their championship visit to State House, Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsPresident Ruto, a renown football fan, made the announcement as he received the entire contingent of the K’Ogalo team at the house on the hill, following their corwning moment last Sunday (31 May), when they were crowned champions of the Kenyan top-tier league for a record-extending 22nd time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9784870##More to follow…

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Shujaa pin promotion hopes on Fiji after seeing off Uruguay

Shujaa kept their hopes of retaining core status in the HSBC SVNS Series alive after securing an 11th-place finish at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Bordeaux, following a convincing 26-7 victory over Uruguay on Sunday, 7 June.The result saw Shujaa end their campaign on a high after a difficult tournament in which they had lost their opening four matches. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHowever, Kevin Wambua’s charges must now wait for the outcome of the fifth-place playoff between Fiji and the USA to determine their fate for next season.Victory for Fiji would confirm Kenya’s return to Division One as a core team, while a win for the Americans would leave Shujaa’s hopes shattered.Heading into the encounter, Kenya knew that victory was non-negotiable if they were to maximize their chances of survival. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9784868##The East Africans responded positively, making a bright start against the South Americans.Vincent Onyala opened the scoring after crossing over for t..

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WC Countdown: It’s time for true Africa champions to let out their roar

Senegal arrives in North America not merely to participate, but to challenge the established order of world football. With a population of just over 16 million, the nation has enjoyed a remarkable rise in the sport, highlighted by its historic Africa Cup of Nations triumph—a title that was later stripped away and controversially awarded to host nation Morocco. Yet no ruling can erase what everyone witnessed on the pitch: Senegal earned that trophy through its performances. Where the silverware ultimately resides matters far less than the reality of how it was won.Morocco crowned AFCON champions as CAF annuls Senegal’s victoryThe 2026 World Cup represents an important turning point for the national team. A new generation is ready to gradually assume greater responsibility from veterans such as Sadio Mane, ensuring that Senegal’s ambitions extend well beyond the current tournament.The team’s playing style has also evolved, increasingly resembling the modern, high-level football seen amon..

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Kabras RFC coach provides update on future after clinching sixth Enterprise Cup

Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has hinted that a transition could be on the horizon for the club after guiding the team to a historic double and further cementing their dominance in Kenyan and East African rugby.##NAJAVA_MECA_9788866##The Sugarmen completed another remarkable season on Saturday, May 30, when they defeated Uganda’s Black Pirates 25-12 at the RFUEA Grounds to clinch their fifth consecutive Enterprise Cup title and sixth overall.The victory capped a stellar campaign for the Kakamega-based side, who had already secured a sixth straight Kenya Cup crown earlier in May. Their latest Enterprise Cup success carried added significance as it came in the first edition of the competition to feature Ugandan clubs since 1999.Kipkemboi, Kemuma crowned Nairobi City Marathon championsDespite the continued success, Kaywa revealed that discussions about the club’s future leadership could soon take place, suggesting the time may be right for other members of the coaching staff to step..

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Making the most of his time: Camavinga takes course at Harvard after being snubbed by Deschamps

Every cloud has a silver lining.When Eduardo Camavinga was left out of the France World Cup squad, many were stunned by Didier Deschamps’ decision to omit a midfielder playing for Real Madrid. However, it is fair to say that the 23-year-old endured a disappointing campaign.Real Madrid locker room atmosphere among the French: Mbappe and Kante fall out?He started only 23 games for Los Blancos (out of 43 he played), averaging just over 50 minutes per appearance. Moreover, his silly red card – he picked up a second yellow card for holding onto the ball and delaying the restart of play – in the Champions League quarter-finals return leg against Bayern Munich might have doomed Madrid and sealed their UCL fate.Therefore, it can be discussed whether Deschamps’ choice was justified, but regardless, the decision has been made, and there is no turning back. Les Bleus are currently in France, where they’ll play their final warm-up game against Northern Ireland tomorrow (22.10) before traveling to ..

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Kipkemboi, Kemuma crowned Nairobi City Marathon champions

Kenyan marathoners Enock Kipkemboi and Joy Kemuma emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s races respectively at Sunday’s Nairobi City Marathon, both producing inspiring comeback performances to claim top honours.Kipkemboi redeemed himself after failing to finish at the Eldoret City Marathon earlier this year, storming to victory in the men’s race in 2:09:33. He held off Robert Kwambai (2:09:51) and Shadrack Kenduiywo (2:09:56), who finished second and third respectively.##NAJAVA_MECA_9787913##The triumph marked a welcome return to winning ways for Kipkemboi, whose last victory came at the Huai’an Marathon in China in 2024.”I am so happy to have come here and won today. My sole objective was to win this race because my last competition did not go according to plan. I fell down with two kilometres to go and so I could not finish the race,” said Kipkemboi.The Kenyan expressed hope that the Nairobi victory would open doors to more international competitions. “I hope that I can get to c..

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Enock Morrison reveals inspiration behind Raila Odinga MVP tribute

Newly crowned FKF Premier League 2025/26 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Enock Morrison has explained why he chose to dedicate the prestigious award to former Gor Mahia patron Raila Odinga.Odinga, who was also a former Prime Minister of Kenya, died on October 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy as one of the country’s most influential political leaders and one of the greatest supporters of Gor Mahia and Kenyan football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9787913##Speaking at the FKF Premier League Gala Awards held on Thursday, June 4, at a Nairobi hotel, the Gor Mahia star walked to the podium carrying a portrait of Odinga and explained why he felt compelled to honour him.“I dedicated the award to him because he remains one of the biggest figures on the continent. I was privileged to know him, meet him, talk to him and even receive financial support from him. He was also a very integral figure at Gor Mahia and supported us immensely,” said Morrison.Before being crowned MVP, the Ghanaian midfielder had also won the..

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Not convincing, but victorious: England, Argentina, and Brazil pass pre-World Cup tests

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in just four days, and the national teams from all around the globe have already arrived in the USA, where they are using the remaining time to play friendly matches and fine-tune their preparations for the prestigious tournament.Last night, three giants, England, Argentina, and Brazil, were on the pitch, and all three sides came away with victories, though none of them impressed.The Three Lions faced another World Cup team, New Zealand, in Tampa, Florida, and notched a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Harry Kane’s first-half added-time goal, despite meeting a team whom Haiti destroyed 4-0 just four days ago.Thomas Tuchel’s squad dominated the game but failed to create many chances, highlighting what appears to be the German’s biggest concern at the moment – a lack of clinical finishing.England made 23 attempts (compared to the rivals’ three), Dan Burn hit the post after the break, while Tuchel rotated his entire team at half-time.Before the start of the W..

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