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Harambee Stars midfielder to play under new coach in Tanzania following sacking of Portuguese tactician

Young Africans Sports Club, home to Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya, has officially parted ways with head coach Pedro Gonçalves with immediate effect, bringing an abrupt end to a seven-month spell. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn a statement released through their official communication channels, the Tanzanian giants confirmed the decision, noting that the Portuguese tactician’s departure marks the conclusion of a partnership that began in October 2025.“The management of Young Africans Sports Club would like to inform the public that it has terminated the services of head coach Pedro Gonçalves. “The club’s leadership thanks Coach Pedro Gonçalves for his contribution during his time at the club and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.”During this period, the team will be under the guidance of coach Abdihamid Moalin together with coach Patrick Mabedi until the end of the season,” read part of the statement.Despite the sudden exit, the Portuguese national l..

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NSL: : 3K FC close in on automatic promotion spots as Soy dents Fortune’s hopes

3K FC took a significant step toward securing promotion to the Football Kenya Premier League (FKFPL) after registering a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Mully Children Family (MCF) in a mid-week National Super League fixture at Embu Stadium.The hosts were forced to dig deep against a side coached by their former tactician Francis Chege for the three points.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe breakthrough came in the first half when Mark Kithome confidently converted from the penalty spot after Amir Ndune had been brought down in the build-up. The goal handed 3K a slender advantage heading into the interval, with the visitors showing glimpses of defensive organization despite falling behind.Upon resumption, MCF returned with renewed determination, frustrating the hosts for large spells of the second half through a disciplined and compact defensive display. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9728499##However, their resistance was eventually broken in the closing stages of the match.Second-half subst..

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Dreamlike days for Arsenal: Yesterday, UCL final – today, €17 million in their pocket

How has your week started? If you ask Arsenal, it doesn’t get much better than this.On Monday, Manchester City drew against Everton (3-3) and put the Gunners’ destiny in the title race back in their hands. With three wins in as many remaining rounds, they’ll win the Premier League for the first time since 2004.Arsenal one step from dream – Saka’s goal enough for Champions League final after two decades!Yesterday, Mikel Arteta’s men brushed aside Atletico Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals, reaching their second-ever UCL final, first since 2006.And while the Spaniard, his lads, and everyone around the North London side were celebrating a massive triumph over Los Colchoneros, more good news came for them, this time from Portugal.Namely, Porto announced that they had triggered an option to buy Arsenal loanee Jakub Kiwior and keep him at Dragao Stadium, meaning that €17 million will flow into the Gunners’ pockets.🚨🐉 Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal to FC Porto turns permanent as always ex..

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Hakizimana powers Nairobi United to fourth as Mette struggles to halt Tusker slide

Nairobi United kept up with their recent upturn in form in the FKF Premier League after squeezing out a narrow 1-0 victory over Tusker at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday, 6 May.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsNaibois, whose last league defeat came in late March, extended their purple-patch to eight games without defeat, courtesy of a stunning first-half strike from Muhadjiri Hakizimana. The goal ensured his side leapt to fourth on the log, all while securing a league double over the Brewers this season.FULL TIME at the Nyayo National Stadium. pic.twitter.com/DLDTQcLxeZ— Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) May 6, 2026 The decisive strike came in the 18th minute, when Muhadjiri arrowed a layoff from Dancan Omalla into the top left corner, sealing Nairobi United’s third league win on the trot, and giving them something to smile about following their Mozzart Bet Cup exit last weekend.Tusker, who lost the first-leg to Naibois, were guilty of spurning numerous opportunities in front o..

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Youth development coach details strategy to safeguard Harambee Stars’ future

Kibera Black Stars head coach and Ligi Ndogo Academy mentor, Iddi Badi, has opened up on what he believes Kenya must urgently do to secure the future of youth football and fully unlock the country’s vast talent potential.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya has,over the years, continued to produce talented young footballers across different age categories, with many showing promise in regional and continental competitions.However, the country has repeatedly struggled to establish stable youth structures, often assembling junior national teams at the last minute before major tournaments.##NAJAVA_MECA_9719449##From Under-13 and Under-15 teams to Under-20, Under-23 and women’s youth sides, the inconsistency in planning and development has remained one of the biggest concerns within Kenyan football.According to Badi, who has been involved in youth coaching since 2005 immediately after finishing high school, the country possesses enormous potential but must first streamline its..

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Legend on the move: Even at 40, Hulk refuses to hang up the boots

It’s Hulk time in Rio de Janeiro!After a five-year stint with Atletico Mineiro, the legendary striker was released, and when everyone expected an announcement about his retirement, the soon-to-be 40-year-old stunned them, signing a deal with the iconic Brazilian side Fluminense.🚨🇧🇷 40 year old striker Hulk leaves Atletico Mineiro to join Fluminense, deal sealed. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/xY6fawNorX— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 2, 2026 Hulk will stay in Rio until December 2027 and try helping the popular Tricolor break a 14-year run without a title.Interestingly, his beloved #7 was taken, but his new teammate, Yeferson Soteldo, agreed to switch to #30 and pay his respects to the iconic goal-scoring machine, whose career is among the richest in the Brazilian Serie A.After his beginnings in the homeland with Vitoria and a three-year experiment in Japan, Hulk made a name for himself at Porto, with which he won the 2010/2011 Europa League.Neymar and Robinho Jr. bury the hatchet after ..

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Ndiwa, Gossa defy humid conditions to deny defending champions in Cali

Kenya’s Stacy Ndiwa and Ethiopia’s Challa Gossa denied defending champions at the Cali Marathon in Columbia on the weekend, overcoming warm temperatures and very high humidity that scuppered attempts to break the course records.In a thrilling men’s race Ethiopia’s Gossa won with 2:11:49 after overtaking last year’s winner Evans Mayaka with around 250m to go on the home straight.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn contrast Stacy was well ahead in the women’s race as she clocked 2:29:55 to finish ahead of fellow-Kenyan Emmah Ndiwa (not related to Stacy) who had to settle for the runner-up spot this year.Despite two uphill sections in the first part of the race the pace after the 5 am start was fast and well within the 2:11:04 course record set by Mayaka last year.A group of ten passed 10km in a quick 30:23. Then the pace settled a bit, but it was still too fast for Eric Kiptanui, one of the prominent contenders who has a 2:05:47 personal best (PB) lost contact to the leaders b..

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Junior Starlets hit camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

National Under-17 women’s national football team, the Junior Starlets, are in residential training as preparations begin in earnest for a high-stakes double-header against Uganda in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsJunior Starlets, are eying a second consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance after a historic debut in the 2024 tournament in the Dominican Republic.Starlets bundled out Namibia 7-1,on aggregate, in the first round to proceed to the second round with the first leg scheduled for Friday, 22 May at FUFA Stadium in Kabaka, Uganda, while the return fixture is set for Saturday, 30 May at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.FIFA directs Bandari to pay former coach Ksh3.7 million after winning only a single gameOn Monday, 4 May, head coach Mildred Cheche named a 30-player provisional squad for the two-legged qualifier. She is, however, expected trim the number to 23 ahead of the two games.”It will be a very tough match but we will prepare well..

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Abud’s superb free-kick moves Police to four points within reach of Leopards as APS see off KCB

Kenya Police FC extended their good run in the FKF Premier League with a 2-1 win over Murang’s Seal in a match played at the Police Sacco Stadium.Police took the lead barely three minutes into the game through Erick Zakayo who finished off a superb build up.Seal responded with a series of attacks but had to wait until the 15th minute for a major chance when Michael Owen took a long range, that blocked by Police captain David Ochieng .Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe defending champions exploited the spaces, especially through Zakayo, who sought to whip in crosses in search of Yves Koutiama.Seal started growing into the game from the 30th minute and made good use of their spell in the 37th minute through the on-form Victor Haki, who leveled the scores.Seal almost took the lead at the stroke of half time when Michael Otieno delivered an enticing cross that was met by Haki, but he could not direct his header on target.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728499##In the second half, Seal returned..

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Nairobi United dominate April FKFPL monthly awards nominations

The FKF Premier League player and coach of the month nominees for April have finally been revealed, setting stage for voting as well as expert selection of the most outstanding performers.While there were many players and tacticians who impressed in the month of April, only four in each category made the cut. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIn the player of the month category, Nairobi United forward Michael Karamor leads the list that also comprises his teammate Kevin Wangaya, APS Bomet’s center back Edward Masembe as well as Police FC goalkeeper Daniel Ogembo.Karamor made it to the list following an impressive five goals scored in April. The Nigerian forward opened his April account with a goal in their 3-0 win over Shabana.Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma’s influence on Kenyan transfers to EuropeHe was on target in the subsequent match against Kakamega Homeboyz, before completing his monthly tally with a first half hat-trick to help Naibois secure a 4-2 comeback win o..

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