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Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has revealed why he opts to start with experienced striker Ebenezer Assifuah on the bench despite his hot goal-scoring streak. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Le Havre striker was signed in the mid-season transfer window, with his last stint being with Malaysian side Kedah Darul Aman FC.Akonnor highlighted the role of Assifuah, who came off the bench to score the third goal in the 3-1 win over Murang’a Seal on Sunday, underlining the importance of squad management in a demanding title race.Meet Stoke City teenage defender included in latest Harambee Stars squad“We have to manage him well. He can play 90 minutes, but if we have people who can run at the defenders, then he comes in to score. He has shown and proved it,” he noted.The result came just a day after AFC Leopards had briefly tightened the title race, beating Kakamega Homeboyz 2-1 on Saturday to reduce the gap to a single point. However, Gor Mahia answered the pressure..

Ruben Amorim may be on the verge of a swift return to football management following his disappointing stint at Manchester United. The Portuguese tactician, who was dismissed by the Premier League side in January, has now emerged as Benfica’s top choice to succeed Jose Mourinho ahead of next season.After several difficult months at Old Trafford, Amorim has remained without a club, but interest from Portugal appears to be growing rapidly. According to reports, Benfica see the former Sporting coach as the ideal candidate to take over if Mourinho departs for Real Madrid this summer.🚨 Benfica are expected to choose between Marco Silva and Ruben Amorim as José Mourinho’s replacement. 🇵🇹Silva remains highly rated despite interest from several Premier League clubs, with his Fulham contract expiring next month.Amorim, meanwhile, has been without a club… pic.twitter.com/sBiB9DEAf8— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 19, 2026 Mourinho’s future in Lisbon has become increasingly uncertain de..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy named his 24-man squad for the upcoming June international friendlies, with some marquee names overlooked in the squad.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya will travel to Central Asia to face Palestine on Wednesday, 3 June, before taking on hosts, Kyrgyzstan, on Saturday, 6 June.The friendlies form part of Kenya’s preparations for the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers as well as the 2027 AFCON finals that will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.Meet Stoke City teenage defender included in latest Harambee Stars squadWhile McCarthy’s latest squad includes five new entrants drawn from Europe, it has also elicited mixed reactions and strong opinions about some players whom a section of stakeholders felt deserved a call-up.It is on that backdrop that Mozzart Sport takes a look at some of the nine big omissions from McCarthy’s squad.Moses ShumahThe 23-year-old is perhaps the biggest surprise omission from McCa..

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) on Tuesday, 19 May, announced the postponement of three FKF Premier League fixtures by a week following the nationwide matatu strike that paralysed movement across the country.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsFour top-flight matches had initially been lined up for the midweek round as the league heads into a tense final stretch, but only one fixture will now proceed as scheduled after the federation confirmed the changes through an official statement.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757857##The affected matches, which had been scheduled for Wednesday, 20 May, will now be played on Wednesday, 27 May, at the same venues and kick-off times.“Our attention is drawn to the ongoing nationwide matatu strike and the impact that this has on general mobility,” FKF said in part of the statement.“Having received valid concerns from clubs over their inability to attend training sessions for the past two days and the uncertainty surrounding the league matches scheduled fo..

When Benni McCarthy named Sydney ‘Syd’ Agina in Kenya’s squad for the June international friendlies against Palestine and Kyrgyzstan, many Harambee Stars supporters were introduced to a new name carrying enormous promise.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAt only 18 years old, Agina is already regarded as one of the brightest young defenders emerging at Stoke City, where years of steady development have transformed him from an academy prospect into a first-team player with a rapidly growing reputation.##NAJAVA_MECA_9750241##Born in the United Kingdom to Kenyan parents, the composed and versatile defender has chosen to represent Kenya internationally, giving Harambee Stars another exciting young talent as the team continues its long-term rebuild under McCarthy ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Agina’s journey has been built on patience, discipline and consistency. He joined Stoke City’s academy as an eight-year-old and progressed through every level at the club wh..

Promotion campaigns are rarely linear, but for the University of Nairobi Women’s Hockey Team, popularly known as Vigilantes, the 2025 Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Super League season was defined as much by resilience as it was by performance.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsUnder the guidance of coach Paul Omariba, the side navigated a campaign filled with logistical challenges, regulatory setbacks, and defining moments to ultimately secure a return to the Premier League.“It’s been a very good journey filled with ups and downs,” reflects Omariba, choosing to frame the season not by its complications but by the collective effort that carried the team through. “Overall, I want to congratulate the girls on the hard work they’ve put in throughout the season.”From the outset, Vigilantes showed the hallmarks of a promotion-chasing side. Their early form was built on consistency and belief, particularly evident in demanding away fixtures.Blue Ocean Chiefs crowned KHU Masters Series II ..

Former AFC Leopards forward Ezekiel Odera has expressed his delight at the fierce FKF Premier League title battle this season, describing the rivalry between Ingwe and Gor Mahia as a major boost for Kenyan football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor the first time in many years, the country’s two biggest and most decorated clubs have gone toe-to-toe in the title race deep into the final stretch of the campaign, with Gor currently holding a four-point advantage over Ingwe with only two matches left to play.Odera, who featured for AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia, Nairobi City Stars and KCB during his playing days, admitted the competitiveness shown by both sides has revived excitement among supporters.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757856##“AFC Leopards have made me proud this season, and it is very nice to see that the two big clubs in Kenyan football history are fighting for the title almost until the end,” said Odera.“These are the teams with the biggest fan bases in the country, and they have r..

Joao Pedro failed to make Brazil’s squad for the upcoming World Cup. Although it was never officially stated, it is clear to many that Carlo Ancelotti left him out in favor of Neymar. The Italian coach was under enormous pressure from the Brazilian public to include the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star, despite the fact that Neymar has barely played over the past three seasons.Injuries have kept him away from the pitch far more often than football has, yet he was still given the opportunity to appear at a fourth World Cup. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Joao Pedro will have to wait another four years and continue scoring goals in hopes of earning his debut at the tournament in 2030.Carletto’s World Cup gamble or just craziness – Neymar in, Joao Pedro out?!It was reportedly an emotional night in the home of the Chelsea striker. His strong performances and 20 goals this season ultimately were not enough for Ancelotti to include him among Brazil’s 26-man squad. Having featured in bot..

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make history after being included in Portugal’s preliminary 27-player squad for this summer’s World Cup. If he takes the field, the veteran forward will become the first male player ever to appear in six different World Cup tournaments. Lionel Messi could also reach that milestone should he be selected by Argentina.Portugal manager Roberto Martinez revealed the squad on Tuesday, featuring several of the nation’s biggest stars including Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Nuno Mendes. The squad currently contains four goalkeepers, though one will be omitted before the final roster deadline.𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐔𝐏 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐘 🇵🇹🏆𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗘𝗦… 𝗛𝗘’𝗦 𝗜𝗡 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/8a3Q13SPo1— 433 (@433) May 19, 2026 Among the more unexpected selections are Goncalo Guedes, who has revived his international career after returning to the Portugal setup earlier this year following a four-year absence, and Mallorca midfielder Samuel Costa, who has only four senior caps.Costa’s incl..