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Collins Sichenje’s Charlton eye rebuild after surviving relegation battle

Charlton Athletic, home to Kenya international Collins Sichenje, finished 19th in the Championship, securing survival in their first season back, but ended the campaign with head coach Nathan Jones calling for major improvements as the club turns attention to the next campaign.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsJones admitted that while staying up was a key objective, the overall standards must rise if Charlton are to progress.“We have to have a moment of pride because we could have gone down and that would have been a disaster,” Jones said in an interview with the club’s media. Court orders Gor Mahia to pay Ksh2.8 million to former player“We had a wonderful start. At certain times, we’ve been unfortunate with injuries, but we have to get better individuals that make really good decisions over a period of time. We are behind people in terms of pure talent and pure ability because we haven’t got those resources, and from where we’ve come from, people are more athletic than us a..

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Court orders Gor Mahia to pay Ksh2.8 million to former player

Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia have suffered another legal blow after the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) ordered the club to pay former player Sydney Wahongo Ksh2.8 million for unlawful contract termination and salary arrears.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to the judgment delivered in Nairobi under case number SDTSC/E059/2025, the tribunal found Gor guilty of breaching the player’s contract through non-payment before unlawfully terminating his deal in February 2025.The tribunal noted that Wahongo had signed a contract running from 1 August, 2024 to 31 July, 2026, earning a monthly salary of Ksh100,000 before the club moved to terminate the agreement on 7 February, 2025.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##In its findings, the tribunal ruled that the player had successfully proved salary arrears amounting to approximately Ksh1 million, which Gor Mahia failed to rebut during proceedings.“The respondent is in fundamental breach due to non-payment,” part of the ruli..

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Wanyama reveals club where he would want to launch his coaching career

Harambee Stars legend Victor Wanyama has revealed that he dreams of commencing his coaching career at Celtic, the Scottish club where he enjoyed one of the most successful and memorable spells of his playing days.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Harambee Stars captain, who recently retired from professional football, says a return to Glasgow, Scotland, in a technical role would be a fitting next step as he prepares for life on the touchline. Wanyama spent three highly successful years at Celtic, where he became a hugely popular figure among supporters and has often described the club as the place where he felt most appreciated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9720111##“I hope one day I can start with Scotland at Celtic. I hope one day I can get that opportunity. It would be good,” Wanyama said in an interview with Citizen TV.Celtic holds a special place in his career, with Wanyama rising to prominence there and playing a key role during a dominant period that included back-to-back l..

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Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma’s influence on Kenyan transfers to Europe

Kenya internationals Joseph Okumu and Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma have, over the past seven years, steadily built solid reputations in European football through their performances in Sweden, Belgium, France and Poland.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFrom Okumu’s development at IF Elfsborg and subsequent moves to KAA Gent and Stade Reims, to Ouma’s emergence as a key fullback at AIK and a later move to Raków Częstochowa, both players have demonstrated the tactical discipline and consistency required at that level.Their impact is now beginning to reflect in recruitment patterns. The recent move by Gent to assess Kenyan prospects, former Agai Mixed Secondary School defender Peter Brian, and former Musingu Scorpions forward Kevin Manani, who are currently in Belgium for trials, points to a growing confidence in the Kenyan talent pipeline.Former Harambee Stars defender reveals individuals responsible for Sofapaka’s relegationThis raises a broader question: have Okumu and Ouma’s performa..

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Homeland calls again – Arne Slot on Ajax’s list

Ajax have reportedly taken a bold step in their search for a new head coach, making an approach for Arne Slot, who is currently in charge of Liverpool. The move comes as technical director Jordi Cruijff steps up efforts to find a long-term replacement and reshape the club’s sporting direction.The Amsterdam side are actively assessing several high-profile names as they look to rebuild after a turbulent spell, although Slot is believed to remain focused on his role in England despite a demanding campaign.Ajax have made enquiries about Arne Slot in their search for a new head coach.The Liverpool manager remains firmly in place and is expected to stay at Anfield. Slot is not keen on a move to Ajax at this stage of his career. (Mike Verweij on De Telegraaf Kick off Podcast via… pic.twitter.com/qkFmJq293N— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) May 4, 2026 While attention within Ajax is split between the current season and future planning, Cruijff is working in the background to secure a permanent solution ..

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Against everyone – Mbappe’s conflict with everyone, fans launch a petition for his departure

Frustration is boiling over among supporters of Real Madrid, with much of the anger aimed at Kylian Mbappe as the club edges closer to conceding the LaLiga crown to arch-rivals FC Barcelona ahead of next week’s El Clasico.Barcelona currently hold a commanding 11-point lead at the top, and only their failure to draw against Espanyol delayed what could have been an early title celebration at Madrid’s expense this weekend.Too little, too late: Vini delays Barca’s celebration, but Madrid’s title ship has already sailedWith Los Blancos on the verge of recording just their second season without silverware since 2009–10, supporters have turned their criticism toward the French captain—even though Mbappe is currently out with a muscle problem in his left leg.Rather than watching the Espanyol clash from the sidelines, the World Cup winner chose to fly to Sardinia alongside his partner, Spanish actress Ester Exposito, where the pair were photographed relaxing on a yacht.🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Kylian Mbappe & Es..

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Government promises historic 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament

Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has expressed confidence that Kenya is on course to deliver a historic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in 2027 under the Pamoja partnership with Uganda and Tanzania.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMwangi spoke during the inaugural meeting of the National Steering Committee for AFCON 2027 held on Tuesday, 5 May.Senior officials from ministries, departments and state agencies met to assess Kenya’s level of preparedness ahead of the continental showpiece.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##Representing Cabinet Secretary for Sports Salim Mvurya, Mwangi said Kenya is steadily positioning itself as a capable and reliable host for a world-class football tournament.The high-level meeting reviewed timelines for key milestones, compliance with Confederation of African Football (CAF) requirements and strategies aimed at strengthening coordination among various government institutions involved in preparations.Discussions also centred on improving cr..

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Muluya outlines Kariobangi Sharks’ master plan for surviving relegation

Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya has challenged his side to rediscover their scoring touch in the final stretch of the season if they are to avoid relegation from the FKF Premier League.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMuluya spoke after Sharks were held to a goalless draw by Bidco United at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga over the weekend, a result that left them 16th on the table with 30 points as the survival battle continues to take shape.##NAJAVA_MECA_9728231##The former Mozzart Bet Cup champions have struggled for goals in recent weeks, and the coach admitted the team must become more clinical in front of goal during their remaining four fixtures.Sharks, who have flirted with relegation over the last two seasons, still have matches against already relegated Sofapaka, Nairobi United, Kenya Police FC and Kakamega Homeboyz.Migori Youth forward sets sights on Golden Boot after overcoming 12-month injury“We are not scoring goals, though it is also good for us not t..

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Foden out of form, but not out of favour at City

Phil Foden does not quite look like himself, and hasn’t for a while.The sharpness, the influence, the numbers: all have dipped. Over the past two seasons, the Manchester City forward has struggled to match the standards he once set when he was among the most decisive players in the Premier League. And yet, there is no talk of an exit.Quite the opposite.🚨 EXCL: Phil Foden reaches agreement in principle with Manchester City over new contract. Current #MCFC terms 2027 – fresh 4yr deal to June 2030 + 1yr option. Formalities still need to be completed. Handled for 25yo by agent Rafaela Pimenta @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/9Xaco7rO4S— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) May 5, 2026 City remain fully committed to Foden, viewing him as a central figure for the future. With his contract entering its final stretch, the club have already moved to secure it, offering a new deal running until 2030, with an option for a further year.It is, in many ways, a show of faith.Despite modest returns by his own ..

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Migori Youth forward sets sights on Golden Boot after overcoming 12-month injury

Migori Youth FC forward Syphas Otieno has lifted the lid on a challenging, career-threatening period that sidelined him for an entire season, derailing what had once been a promising rise in Kenyan football.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe former Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) attacker endured a frustrating spell marked by persistent injury setbacks, limiting his involvement and ultimately forcing him out of contention.During his time with the Homa Bay-based outfit, Otieno struggled to secure playing time, as a niggly knee problem kept him on the sidelines for extended periods.Nairobi United head coach sets end of season goal after Mozzart Bet Cup exitThe injury dates back to his involvement with the Kenya U-20 national team, Rising Stars, during preparations for the CECAFA region CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November 2024.What initially appeared manageable soon escalated into a serious concern, significantly affecting his mobility and match fitne..

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