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Everybody loves to predict a dark horse that could shock and surprise ahead of the World Cup, and perhaps the Ivory Coast could be a contender for that tag.A mixture of dangerous attackers and workhorses in midfield could be a winning combination in North America for the Elephants. Whilst not quite boasting the same level of talent as their 2006 squad – Kolo and Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou, and Emmanuel Eboue – there are some notable names included for the 2026 tournament.##LINKED_NEWS_65380##Ivory Coast will arrive at the World Cup as one of the strongest African sides. Out of the 56 national teams that took part in the African qualifiers, only Tunisia (28) collected more points than Ivory Coast. It is also worth highlighting that Emerse Fae’s team did not concede a single goal during qualification.Although they were eliminated in the quarter-finals of this year’s Africa Cup of Nations by Egypt, Ivory Coast will undoubtedly be one of the major forces representing the Afri..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed that the discipline and professionalism of his players have been among the most pleasing aspects of his tenure, saying he has never had any issues managing the squad since taking charge.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsMcCarthy, who has been at the helm of the national team for the past 15 months, praised the players’ work ethic, mentality, and commitment, insisting their attitude has played a major role in the team’s progress.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##Speaking ahead of Kenya’s back-to-back international friendlies against Lesotho in South Africa, the UEFA Champions League winner with FC Porto said the players consistently give their all whenever they report for national duty.”I never have a single problem with the players who have been coming in. Discipline has been really good; the work ethic, the mentality, the mindset that they have, they always give everything. That’s what you want to see. The progression of this nation..

When Real Madrid are shopping, they do not settle for one player.Yesterday, the media all around the world reported Fabrizio Romano’s breaking news that Ibrahima Konate had agreed a four-year deal with Los Blancos and that the Frenchman would become a new piece in Jose Mourinho’s defensive setup.Verbal deal struck: Madrid’s defensive rebuild starts with KonateHowever, that wasn’t the end.Just hours later, another exclusive report emerged – Denzel Dumfries will follow the now former Liverpool centre-back and arrive at Santiago Bernabeu, too!🚨💣 EXCLUSIVE: Denzel Dumfries to Real Madrid, HERE WE GO! ⚪️🇳🇱Deal in place and all agreed with Dutch right back to join Real Madrid from Inter, Spanish club will trigger €20m release clause.Dumfries has accepted Madrid, deal closed tonight and formal steps to follow. pic.twitter.com/UghisoJwmh— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2026 Real Madrid are reportedly set to activate his €20 million release clause, and the 30-year-old will leave Inte..

Although no one – least of all his father Carlo – saw it coming, Davide Ancelotti decided to end his short playing spell aged 20 and start pursuing a managerial career.Under his dad’s wing.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Ever since Davide entered the coaching world in 2012, he has been a member of Carletto’s staff – as a fitness coach at Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, and an assistant manager at Napoli, Everton, again Los Blancos, and the Brazil national team.A year ago, he finally decided to try to make a name for himself as a head coach, taking charge of Brazilian side Botafogo, but things didn’t go according to plan, as the 36-year-old spent only five months at Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos, leading the team in just 33 games, posting a record of 15 wins, 10 draws, and 8 defeats.Following that setback, he rejoined Carlo’s staff with the Selecao, but, as it turned out, only briefly, for four months, to be precise.Starting next July, Davide Ancelotti will be the new head coach of Lille.🚨❤️🤍 O..

After narrowly escaping the wide jaws of relegation on the final day of the season, Mathare United CEO Jecton Obure has come out strongly to make a bold promise not only to the club’s faithful but also to their critics.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Slum Boys managed to retain their FKF Premier League status on Sunday, 31 May, following a 1-0 win over Bandari FC at the Kericho Green Stadium.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 seasonThe win took Mathare’s points tally to 41, three more than Kariobangi Sharks, who suffered their maiden relegation from the top-flight. Speaking to the club’s media after the match, the experienced administrator vowed not to be found in the relegation matrix again.##NAJAVA_MECA_9781823##“One thing I want to promise our fans and the naysayers who talked ill of us is that we will never find ourselves in this situation again. As long as I am the CEO, we will never be in this situation where we are looking at the lives..

Few clubs in Kenyan football carry expectations quite like Bandari FC. For years, the Mombasa-based side has been regarded as one of the most stable outfits in the FKF Premier League. Backed by the financial might of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), the Dockers have often enjoyed privileges unavailable to many of their rivals.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWhile several clubs routinely battle salary delays, sponsorship uncertainty and administrative instability, Bandari have largely operated from a position of security and comfort.That stability should, in theory, translate into consistent success. Instead, it has increasingly produced frustration.As another underwhelming campaign closes – 12th position out of 18 – and just above Ulinzi Stars, who until the last day of the season were in real threat of relegation, Bandari once again find themselves reflecting on a season that promised much but delivered little.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 ..

Senegal were crowned U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions after edging Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a thrilling 1-1 draw in Tuesday’s final at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Young Lions of Teranga were forced to come from behind after Tanzania stunned the defending champions with an early opener from Hamis Chenga in the seventh minute.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780850##Chenga capitalised on a midfield turnover, drove forward and unleashed a superb strike from the edge of the area to hand the Serengeti Boys a dream start that silenced the Senegal supporters.Senegal responded positively and began to dominate possession, creating several chances as they searched for an equaliser. Ibrahima Sow came close midway through the first half, but Tanzania goalkeeper Haji Abdullahi produced an excellent save to preserve his side’s lead.Tanzania remained disciplined and well-organised throughout the opening period, taking their advan..

Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named her final 23-player squad for the upcoming Four Nations Tournament, with Simba Queens duo Jentrix Shikangwa and Elizabeth Wambui among the key players missing from the squad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya is set to compete in the Four Nations Tournament alongside Zimbabwe, Lesotho and hosts Zambia from Saturday, 6 to Tuesday, 9 June at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.Tens of millions Gor Mahia earned from ticket sales in 2025/26 seasonAhead of the tournament, Odemba had expressed fears over the possible absence of key players in the team and particularly directed her frustrations at Tanzanian giants Simba Queens over what she termed as the selective release of players.While Odemba was tight-lipped on the exact players in question, her final squad has no place for either Shikangwa or Wambui.##NAJAVA_MECA_9780715##In a letter seen by Mozzart Sport, Simba requested that Kenya omit the duo from the squad due to injuries.Ac..

The World Cup has always been about football’s superpowers, such as Argentina, Brazil, France, and England. However, it is also about underdogs, minnows, dreamers…This year, a Central Asian pioneer, a Middle Eastern dreamer, an Atlantic island nation and a tiny Caribbean underdog will walk onto the same stage as those giants. Their chances of lifting the trophy may be slim, but that isn’t really the point here.Some of them have suffered heartbreaking near-misses, others come from tiny islands that many fans would struggle to locate on a map, and a few represent entire regions that have never before had a representative on football’s biggest stage. For them, simply hearing the national anthem before kick-off will already be history.Countdown to World Cup – who will be the ruler of football world?For Cape Verde, Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Curacao, history has already been made as they will make their World Cup debuts. The next chapter is simply waiting to be written…CAPE VERDE (Group H)..

The club elections at Real Madrid are in full swing, but that doesn’t mean that crucial squad changes can wait. On the contrary, they are even more urgent than all the election campaigns in the world. Los Blancos’ defence was poor last season, to say the least, and the rebuilding process has to begin as soon as possible. Today, rather than tomorrow.And, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the reconstruction will start with Ibrahima Konate!🚨💣 BREAKING: Real Madrid have verbal agreement in place with Ibrahima Konaté!Four year deal to be signed, depending on if/when Florentino Pérez is re-elected.Here we go, expected right after. 🔜Konaté put Saudi bids on hold for Real Madrid, as @marcosbenito9 reported. pic.twitter.com/MjWDhxjHVc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 2, 2026 Hey, Florentino, sign Declan Rice!The Frenchman and the 15-time Champions League winners have reportedly agreed on a four-year deal, though nothing will be made official until Florentino Perez wins the elec..