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Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy is set for an emotional reunion with his home country, South Africa, after Kenya was drawn against Bafana Bafana in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe draw, conducted on Tuesday, 19 May, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association in Cairo, placed Kenya in Group D alongside South Africa, Guinea and Eritrea.McCarthy, South Africa’s all-time leading scorer, will now have the task of guiding Harambee Stars against the country where he built his legendary football career.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757857##A total of 48 nations, including co-hosts Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, were divided into 12 groups of four teams each for the qualification campaign to the AFCON PAMOJA 2027.Although the three East African nations are already guaranteed places at the finals by virtue of being hosts, they will still participate in the qualifiers.CAF confirmed that in groups containing either Kenya, Ugand..

The biggest story in German football right now is official: Manuel Neuer will be Germany’s No. 1 at the World Cup.It felt inevitable once the Bayern Munich veteran announced his willingness to come out of international retirement, but now the decision has reportedly been made. According to Sky Sport Germany and Bild, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has chosen the four-time world champion over the man who had seemingly won the job in recent months – Oliver Baumann.Matthias Sammer on criticism of Julian Nagelsmann’s decision to bring back Manuel Neuer over Oliver Baumann: “Excuse me, are we on a day trip or are we in high-performance sports, where even the brutality of such decisions sometimes seems absurd to the people out there at first… pic.twitter.com/14wrS08pkr— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 19, 2026 The debate had dominated German media for days. Would Nagelsmann stick with the reliable Hoffenheim goalkeeper who stepped up after Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury, or would he..

Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) rising rookie Madina Okot came off the bench for Atlanta Dream to notch her first-ever double-double, as they fell short in an 85-84 loss to Las Vegas Aces during a sold-out home clash at State Farm Arena.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn just 16 minutes, the Kenyan star dropped 14 points and 11 rebounds, adding a sensational block as a shorthanded Atlanta team took on defending champions Aces, coming from a 17-point deficit to lose in the final seconds.Atlanta played a spectacular second half, outscoring Aces 20-4, over the final eight minutes of regulation, another late-game burst on both ends of the floor, but ended on the losing end this time.Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy confirmed as 2026 FIFA World Cup punditIt was not the best performance for Okot’s side as they shot 37% from the field and just 22% from 3-point range.The side scored 42 paint points and won the boards 45-38, this despite missing two of its bes..

Shabana FC head coach Osborne Monday has opened up on the challenges of managing young players in the team. Monday made a return to Shabana a month ago, on an interim basis, following the exit of Peter Okidi. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe former Harambee Stars midfielder was tasked with helping Shaban finish the season strongly as well as develop the scores of youngsters who fall in the Gen Z bracket (born between 1997 and 2012).##NAJAVA_MECA_9757957##Speaking after Shabana’s win over Bidco United, the 40-year-old explained some of the ways of coaching the players and how it worked to deliver three points against Bidco. “Relationships with players are very key. They are Gen Zs and so you have to go to their level to understand what they want in order to help them to grow in football.Mambote (Assis) for instance was performing below par last week and I expressed my frustrations on him, had a heated chat and I think he reacted positively to it,” said Monday.Akhulia brea..

Arsenal did their part. Now, all eyes turn to Manchester City.The Gunners edged past Burnley 1-0 on Monday night to keep the Premier League title race dramatic, meaning Pep Guardiola’s side must beat Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium tonight (9.30 pm) if they want to stay in control of their destiny heading into the final weekend.And while City still hold the advantage, Mikel Arteta is openly hoping Bournemouth can deliver Arsenal one final favour.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757932##The Cherries are far from pushovers. Andoni Iraola’s side is still dreaming of an unlikely Champions League place, turning what could have been a routine night for City into one of the most dangerous fixtures left on the calendar.Arteta certainly knows it.”I’ll be Bournemouth’s biggest fan ever tonight,” the Arsenal boss admitted after the win over Burnley. “I think everyone connected to Arsenal will support them because we know what it could mean for us. We’ve done our job, and now there’s one game left – unless some..

Long-serving Bidco United head coach Anthony Akhulia has hinted at a possible departure from the club following the team’s relegation from the Football Kenya Federation Premier League.Bidco’s fate was sealed on Sunday, 17 May afternoon after a painful 1-0 defeat to Shabana FC at Wang’uru Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSecond-half penalty strike by Congolese forward Asis Batshi Mambote eight minutes from time, proved decisive as the Thika-based side officially dropped back to the National Super League.The defeat brought an end to Bidco’s six-year stay in the top flight, having earned promotion to the premier division in 2020 after years of steady growth under Akhulia’s stewardship.##NAJAVA_MECA_9757957##Speaking in a candid interview with Azam TV after the match, the tactician openly admitted that his future at the club now hangs in the balance, revealing frustrations over the environment he has worked in during recent seasons.“Well, in regards to me staying put, t..

Neymar is heading back to the FIFA World Cup. Joao Pedro is not – and that decision has already become one of the biggest talking points surrounding Brazil’s final squad announcement.Carlo Ancelotti confirmed his 26-man roster on Monday night and immediately sparked controversy after leaving out Chelsea forward Joao Pedro despite the best campaign of his career.Joao Pedro is our 25/26 Player of the Season. 🇧🇷💙 pic.twitter.com/bkCyUyECEq— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 19, 2026 The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakout first season at Stamford Bridge, scoring 20 goals in 49 appearances across all competitions and establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s most dangerous attacking players.His omission becomes even more surprising considering several other notable absentees, including Richarlison, Thiago Silva, Savinho and Estevao.Yet Ancelotti ultimately preferred experience, explosiveness and versatility in attack, selecting Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Matheus Cunha, Gabriel Martinelli, N..

Like a thunder in the middle of a sunny day, like an earthquake out of nowhere, the news broke that Pep Guardiola will be leaving Manchester City after 10 years at the Etihad, embellished with six Premier League titles (still in contention for the seventh), a UEFA Champions League crown, four FA Cup trophies, five League Cups, three Community Shields and a FIFA Club World Cup.And much, much more… Guardiola’s legacy will remain intact, as he transformed Manchester City into a true powerhouse and one of Europe’s best clubs.English media are buzzing: Pep is leaving CityAccording to the various credible sources, Guardiola’s departure will officially take place at the end of this Premier League season. He will remain in charge for the final two matches, giving fans the chance to see him on the touchline one last time as City faces Bournemouth tonight (9.30 pm) and Aston Villa at home in the last round.Moreover, it’s the opposite of what Pep himself repeatedly said in recent days when aske..