admin

Napoli postpone Champions League qualification – Bologna prevail in a goal-Filled thriller

It seemed as though the final two rounds of the Serie A season would feature a battle for the remaining two UEFA Champions League spots, but there may now be three places up for grabs, as Napoli added even more drama to an already heated race with another costly slip-up.The Blues had the chance to secure second place and book their return to the Champions League last night, but instead they suffered a 3-2 defeat to Bologna at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and will now need to finish the job over the final two rounds.⏹️ Full time#NapoliBologna 2-3💙 #ForzaNapoliSempre pic.twitter.com/DcFYVHujp2— Official SSC Napoli (@en_sscnapoli) May 11, 2026 Fortunately for Antonio Conte’s side, the schedule is favorable. They visit already relegated Pisa next weekend before hosting Udinese in the final round. Three points from those two matches will be enough, but this setback was far from ideal. Bologna had endured a poor second half of the season and had already fallen out of the race for Europe..

Read more

Kenyan-based refugees draw strength from rebuilding as they chase African Championships glory

Kenyan-based refugees will be among the athletes competing at the African Championships in Accra, Ghana, after years of rebuilding their lives in camps across the country.When war broke out in South Sudan in 2011, seven-year-old Kun Waar Liem fled to Dadaab Refugee Camp in North Eastern Kenya while his parents escaped to Ethiopia. He has not seen them since.##NAJAVA_MECA_9741888##“We were in different places then, and survival came first. So we split. My parents and siblings went to Ethiopia. My elder sister and I came to Kenya,” said Kun in an interview with World Athletics.Years later, the refugee camp that once offered him safety also became the foundation of his athletics career.Kun, now a 200m sprinter, is among five athletes set to represent the Athlete Refugee Team (ART), a World Athletics initiative, at the championships scheduled for 12-17 May.Charlton provide transfer update on Collins Sichenje after injury-ravaged seasonAnother Kenyan-based refugee athlete, Solomon Okeny, ar..

Read more

STARS ABROAD: Ochieng fires 10-man Sociedad to victory in Spain as Omurwa suffers defeat in Morocco

Harambee Stars forward Job Ochieng scored for Real Sociedad B on Monday night, as they defeated Huesca 2-1 away in a Spanish Segunda Division clash.Ochieng was named in the starting team, lining up on the left side of attack, and would go on to score an important second goal for Sociedad in a match they had to grind out after Mikel Rodriguez was sent off in the 66th minute.Sociedad were leading 1-0 by the time they were reduced to ten men. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9741888##Lander Astiazaran opened the scoring for Sociedad in the 27th minute after being set up by Ibai Aguirre in what proved to be the only goal of the first half.Ochieng struck 11 minutes later to double the lead, with Astiazaran turning provider this time. The Kenyan was substituted three minutes later as Sociedad introduced fresh legs to help defend their advantage.Charlton provide transfer update on Collins Sichenje after injury-ravaged seasonJordi Escobar pulled one back deep into stoppage time from an Enol Rodriguez assist, but..

Read more

BETTING GUIDE: TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns, team news, prediction and team news

Mamelodi Sundowns will look to strengthen their chances for yet another South African league title when they face TS Galaxy at Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday. Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsTS Galaxy are enduring a difficult spell, going 13 league matches without a win, with four draws and nine defeats during that run.Their latest outing ended in a 1-1 draw against Chippa United, the second consecutive match finishing with the same scoreline.##NAJAVA_MECA_9742489##Home form has also been poor, as they are winless in their last seven league games at Mbombela Stadium.Mamelodi Sundowns, on the other hand, arrive full of confidence after a thrilling 7-4 victory over Siwelele FC, with Tashreeq Matthews and Brayan Leon both scoring twice.Sundowns have won three of their last four league matches, netting 12 goals in the process, while also remaining unbeaten in their last eight games with seven victories.PLAYER ANALYSIS: How Kevin Wangaya has strengthened control, balance in Nairobi ..

Read more

Oketch set for historic Diamond League debut in Shanghai

When reigning national 400m champion Mercy Oketch lined up for the Brussels Diamond League (DL) Invitational race last year it was a sign that better was yet to come.Now, the 23-year-old is set to make her DL debut at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday, 16 May against a stacked field after an impressive start to her season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFresh from leading Team Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay squad to a fourth-place finish at the global event held in Botswana on 3 May, missing out on bronze at the line, Oketch is set to face tough opposition in Shanghai, where she is looking to establish herself as a rising talent in the one-day event.The Shanghai DL meeting in Keqiao is the first of 15 legs set to conclude in Brussels later in the year, and the Kenyan will hope to carry her record breaking form to the Chinese District, having been part of the 4x400m mixed relay area and national record 3:09.87 run at the World Relays.Mathare United sack head coach three ga..

Read more

Has the time come? James hints at retirement

Unexpected news is coming from Colombia: James Rodriguez may be close to retirement!At least that’s what he allegedly told his current club, Minnesota United, according to the journalist Felipe Sierra on the Es Un Hecho show.“In Minnesota, they understand that while there is a possibility of extending the contract for another six months, James Rodríguez’s option, which he has already communicated to Minnesota United, is to retire from football after the World Cup. It’s a consideration he has already shared with the club,” he said via AS Colombia.🚨 James Rodríguez is reportedly planning to RETIRE from football after the World Cup with Colombia. 😢💔🇨🇴 The playmaker will turn 35 during the tournament itself and is said to have already informed Minnesota of his decision. ⚠️An incredible career could be coming to an end… pic.twitter.com/a7cT8wHiI4— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) May 9, 2026 The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich superstar joined the MLS side in February as a free ag..

Read more

Scaloni’s 55 WC candidates: No Dybala, ray of hope for Garnacho

It’s that time of year when the managers of the national teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup start announcing their preliminary squads. One of the first to take on this tricky challenge has been the boss of the reigning World Champions, Argentina.Lionel Scaloni announced the list of 55 players who could make La Albiceleste’s WC squad, though the media in Argentina claim 22 names are certain to make the cut, with the remaining four spots still up for grabs.🇦🇷 ARGENTINA’S 55-MAN PRELIMINARY SQUAD | 2026 WORLD CUP 🏆GOALKEEPERSEmiliano Martínez – Aston VillaGerónimo Rulli – Olympique de MarseilleJuan Musso – Atlético de MadridWalter Benítez – Crystal PalaceFacundo Cambeses – Racing ClubSantiago Beltran – River Plate… pic.twitter.com/FSQWO8tl4g— Olt Sports (@oltsport_) May 11, 2026 Compared to the team that won the 2022 World Cup, 20 players are there, while six have been omitted – the most high-profile one being Paulo Dybala, apart from Angel Di Maria, who retired from the nat..

Read more

TACTICAL ANALYSIS: How USM Alger’s positional pressure broke Zamalek’s resilient block

USM Alger secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Zamalek SC in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final, a match defined by contrasting tactical identities and a chaotic, VAR-dominated climax at the end.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a contest that pitted Alger’s expansive, high-tempo possession game against Zamalek’s disciplined defensive structure, the North African giants played out a technical chess match with continental silverware at stake. This analysis explores the structural mechanisms, pressing triggers, and rotational build-up play that eventually allowed USM Alger to exploit a singular moment of defensive instability.##NAJAVA_MECA_9735022##USM Alger lined up in a dynamic 4-1-2-3 formation, designed to maximise width and interior overloads.Benbot Oussama started in goal, protected by a backline of Radouani Saadi and Haithem Loucif at fullback, with Hocine Dehiri and Che Malone Jnr as the central pairing. Merili acted as the defensive anchor, sitting behind..

Read more

BETTING GUIDE: Celta Vigo vs Levante, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

Celta Vigo will continue their pursuit of Champions League football when they welcome Levante to Balaidos on Tuesday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe visitors, meanwhile, are searching for a second consecutive win to boost their LaLiga survival hopes.Celta Vigo have recovered from a rough spell impressively, winning their last two league matches against Atletico Madrid and Elche.##NAJAVA_MECA_9741867##Across their previous six matches in all competitions, they recorded two wins and four defeats, scoring six goals while conceding 10.Their recent home form has been inconsistent, suffering defeats against Freiburg and Real Oviedo before beating Elche 3-1.Away from home, however, they secured a huge 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid last time out.Charlton provide transfer update on Collins Sichenje after injury-ravaged seasonBorja Iglesias remains their biggest attacking threat with 14 league goals this season, while young winger Williot Swedberg continues to provide energy i..

Read more

Meet the African player of the year in France

The biggest (positive) surprise this season in Ligue 1 was Lens. The club from the north of France will finish second but was a contender for the title at one point and even hold the first place. Coach Pierre Sage made an excellent job with his players and among them one name stands above all – Mamadou Sangare. The Malian international had a great season and won this year’s Marc-Vivien Foe award, which means he is officially the best African player in Ligue 1 for 2026. The Lens midfielder had 313 points, ahead of the Senegalese duo Lamine Camara ( AS Monaco ) and Moussa Niakhate ( Olympique Lyonnais ), who received 94 and 84 points respectively. Burkina Faso goalkeeper Herve Koffi (SCO Angers) narrowly missed out on a podium finish for this year’s award which is given every year by RFI and France 24.𝑅𝐶 𝐿𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑝𝑢𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖 🇲🇱Étincelant tout au long de cette campagne 2025/26 de @Ligue1, Mamadou Sangaré remporte le prix Marc-Vivien Foé récompensant le meilleur joueur africain du Championnat de..

Read more