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Newly called-up Harambee Stars striker Micah Obiero has outlined his targets with the national team ahead of a potential debut appearance.Obiero, who features for English fifth-tier side Wealdstone FC, is among five players handed maiden call-ups by national team head coach Benni McCarthy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781017##The inclusion of several new players forms part of McCarthy’s broader strategy to test fresh talent, especially those based in Europe and of Kenyan origin, as he builds a competitive squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Speaking after linking up with his new teammates during Kenya’s training session, Obiero expressed his delight at earning a national team call-up.“Always honoured. I was excited when I got the news. It was before my cup final, and I am happy to be here,” said Obiero.Harambee Stars Face Lesotho in Pretoria testThe 25-year-old, who was prolific for Wealdstone with 14 goals in 44 appearances in the recently concluded season, outlined his targets wit..

South Africa’s Bafana Bafana head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America having secured their fourth-ever tournament qualification. Under the astute guidance of head coach Hugo Broos, they punched their ticket directly by topping CAF Group C, marking their first appearance in the global finals in 16 years.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsRanked 10th in Africa and 60th globally, the iconic national side secured automatic qualification after a resounding 3-0 victory over Rwanda in October 2025, pipping continental giants Nigeria to the top spot.Now drawn into a challenging Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, Czechia, and South Korea, Broos’ men are primed to bring their signature flair, dance moves, and sophisticated tactical framework to the world stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780751##Since returning to international football following the end of apartheid in the early 1990s, South Africa has left an indelible mark on the World Cup stage.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How McCarthy can play A..

Life can be strange, even bizarre sometimes. And it especially comes to our attention when we bump into cases where brothers of the same parents represent different countries. And, believe it or not, there will be three families divided during this World Cup, not by family but by national borders.What makes these three stories so fascinating is that all of those guys grew up kicking the same ball in the same gardens and training grounds. Yet when the World Cup begins, they will walk onto the pitch carrying different flags on their shoulders.Let us present you with the Williams brothers, the Souttar brothers and the Doue brothers…INAKI (Ghana) and NICO WILLIAMS (Spain)The most famous of brothers in different arms are definitely the Williams siblings. Both forwards came through Athletic Club’s academy, as their parents emigrated from Ghana to Spain under extremely difficult circumstances. The elder brother, Inaki, 31, initially represented Spain but later chose to play for Ghana in 202..

Harambee Stars goalkeeper Caleb Kremer has opened up about the qualities he believes he brings to the Kenyan national team.Kremer is among the players handed their maiden national team call-ups by coach Benni McCarthy ahead of the back-to-back international friendlies against Lesotho.##NAJAVA_MECA_9783542##The teenage goalkeeper, who plies his trade with the U21 side of ADO Den Haag U21, is expected to bolster the goalkeeping department.Speaking after his first training session with the national team, Kremer explained what makes him stand out as a goalkeeper.“I am a very explosive and lanky goalkeeper. In Europe, it is very important to be good with your feet, so I am comfortable playing short passes. My biggest strengths are my reflexes,” said Kremer.Harambee Stars Face Lesotho in Pretoria testWith Kenya set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside neighbours Uganda and Tanzania, the 19-year-old is determined to impress and earn a place in what would be a historic squad.“I ..

Nairobi United have been dealt a major blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) handed experienced winger John Collins Njuguna a two-year ban for violating anti-doping regulations.The ban follows a successful application by the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK), which sought the orders after the former Tusker and Njuguna allegedly failed to avail himself for doping tests over a period of one year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780744##In a charge dated 4 February 2026, ADAK alleged that Njuguna committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) after accumulating three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period.According to ADAK, Njuguna was notified on 15 August 2024 that he would be included in the Registered Testing Pool (RTP), where he was required to undergo quarterly testing.However, he is said to have failed to comply with his obligations in Quarter 2 of 2025 (1 April – 30 June) and Quarter 3 of 2025 (1 July – 30 September), despite receiving multiple formal notices.Harambee Stars Face Les..

The race for the presidency of Real Madrid intensified dramatically on Wednesday, with both candidates unveiling eye-catching plans ahead of Sunday’s election. Challenger Enrique Riquelme doubled down on his ambition by pledging to bring both Erling Haaland and Rodri to the Santiago Bernabeu, while incumbent Florentino Perez revealed that Jose Mourinho would return to the dugout should he secure another term.Club members will head to the polls this weekend to decide between Riquelme, a 37-year-old businessman in the renewable energy sector, and Perez, the long-serving president who has overseen the club for most of the past quarter-century. ##LINKED_NEWS_65998##The election marks Madrid’s first contested presidential vote in two decades and arrives at a time of growing pressure following back-to-back campaigns without major silverware.Speaking on the widely watched Spanish television program “El Hormiguero,” Riquelme reiterated his confidence in landing two of football’s most sought-af..

FKF Premier League side Mathare United have outlined the requirements for candidates eyeing the club’s vacant head coach position.The Slum Boys have been without a substantive coach since parting ways with John Kamau on 11 May at the height of the relegation battle.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780744##The 2008 FKF Premier League champions later appointed Kamau’s assistant, Mohamed Mchulla, on an interim basis to steer the team until the end of the season.Mchulla successfully delivered on his main objective, ensuring Mathare United retained their top-flight status.With that short-term goal achieved, Mathare United have now advertised the position, detailing strict requirements for applicants.Gor Mahia coach addresses future after title triumphAccording to the advertisement, candidates must have coached in a top tier league or a national team for at least 10 years with a proven record of success, including winning league titles, cups, or other major competitions.Applicants are also required to attach ..

Fresh from leading Gor Mahia to a record-extending 22nd league title, head coach Charles Akonnor has addressed speculation surrounding his future and suggested he has little reason to walk away from a project that is beginning to take shape.The Ghanaian tactician has attracted attention throughout the season, even before sealing the FKF Premier League crown. His name emerged among the candidates linked with the Ghana national team job earlier this year following the departure of Otto Addo, although the Black Stars ultimately turned to experienced Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz ahead of the World Cup.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781004##Akonnor’s stock has continued to rise since arriving at Gor Mahia in August 2025 on a two-year deal. In his first season, he guided K’Ogalo back to the top of Kenyan football after they surrendered the title to Kenya Police FC a year earlier, becoming the first African in decades coach to deliver a league title for the club.With his profile growing, questions have na..

The Kenyan national team, Harambee Stars, returns to action today, Thursday, June 4, with the first of two back-to-back friendly matches against Lesotho.Harambee Stars will face the Southern African nation at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa, from 4PM.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781017##The friendlies against Lesotho were arranged after the initially scheduled matches against Palestine and Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia were cancelled due to what the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) described as logistical challenges.Kenya head into the matches as favourites, owing to their higher FIFA ranking of 111 compared to Lesotho’s 145.Harambee Stars recorded a 1-1 draw against Estonia before defeating Grenada 3-0 during the March FIFA Series.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How McCarthy can play Aroko, Madada and Wangaya togetherThe March results ended a run of three consecutive defeats to Australia, the Ivory Coast, and a demoralising 8-0 loss to Senegal.In their last 10 matches, Harambee Stars have recorded fo..

There are only four days left until the presidential elections in Real Madrid. The biggest club in the world is deciding will Florentino Perez stays as president or Enrique Riquelme (37 years old) will take the helm and make a start to write a new history of the club. As the 7th of June gets closer, so are the stakes in this huge battle. Both presidential candidates are using future coaches and player as ‘bates’ in order to get support and eventually win. For now, it is known that Jose Mourinho will come back as the coach if Perez wins, while Riquelme would like to bring in former Barcelona player Mikel Arteta.Perez will finally get a challenger for Real’s presidencyThat is why it was interesting to listen to Riquelme’s opinion about the hated rivals Barcelona, where Arteta started as a player in youth team. Riquelme also criticized Perez’s stance on Barcelona.”Florentino Perez said in several assemblies that Barca needed to be strong, and he sent Anas Laghrari to secure over 300 milli..