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Kenyan basketballer Madina Okot had a dream start to life in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) after dropping a double-double in Atlanta Dream’s 87-78 preseason victory over Chicago Sky at the Wintrust Arena on the morning of Thursday, 30 April.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsOkot, who last month became the highest Kenyan picked in the WNBA, was true to herself as she put up a team-high 14 points and 11 rebounds in the win, this despite coming off the bench and playing limited minutes.The game was Okot’s first competitive action in a Dream shirt, following her acquisition from the University of South Carolina Gamecocks with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the WNBA Draft on Monday, 13 April.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712264##Having cut her teeth through training camp, the 21-year-old made her awaited entry on the WNBA court with 5:56 left in the first quarter, when she subbed in for Jordin Canada.The Kenyan center would end up registering one steal and a rebo..

The first leg of the Champions League semi-finals brought advantage to neither Atletico Madrid nor Arsenal, as nothing separates the rivals ahead of the return leg in London following a 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital last night.The general impression is that the home team was much closer to victory and that the Gunners saved their skin thanks to luck and David Raya, but still earned a chance to fight for their first UCL final since 2006 and only second in history in front of their fans at Emirates Stadium, where they have to be considered favourites.Penalty apiece delays final verdict: Arsenal save their skin in MadridAnd while they were rivals on the pitch – or rather, by the touchline – the managers, Mikel Arteta and Diego Simeone, stood together after the game, united on one particular issue.Even though each side was awarded a penalty kick by referee Danny Makkelie, both tacticians expressed their dissatisfaction with the officiating, especially the VAR room.Instead of focusing on ..

There were concerns in the Paris Saint-Germain camp when, the night before last, during a duel with Konrad Laimer, Achraf Hakimi grabbed the back of his thigh and went down on the pitch. However, the mood quickly improved as the Moroccan finished the first leg of the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich on his feet.But today, the worst possible news arrived. Hakimi will not be able to play in the return leg at the Allianz Arena next Wednesday. When he continued playing the other night, it seemed like it was just cramps, but today’s tests confirmed the issue is more serious.Achraf Hakimi is a doubt for the second leg. The Moroccan did not only suffer cramps last night – he will undergo further tests today to reveal the extent of the injury. Meanwhile Nuno Mendes, who was also subbed off, will be available in the second leg [@FabriceHawkins] pic.twitter.com/nzPe0PVuqm— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 29, 2026 The Moroccan international has suffered a hamstring injury — a..

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has strongly dismissed expectations from some Kenyan fans demanding that the team reach the semi-finals of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).The former Manchester United coach insisted that such ambitions ignore the realities of African football.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsKenya will automatically qualify for the 2027 AFCON as co-hosts alongside Uganda and Tanzania, with excitement steadily building around what could become one of the country’s biggest football moments in recent history.After years of inconsistency, including missing several AFCON tournaments and exiting at the group stage in the 2019 edition, supporters are desperate to see Harambee Stars emerge as genuine continental contenders.FIFA confirms slight change to date of 2027 Africa Cup of NationsSince taking charge, McCarthy has overseen encouraging progress with the national side. Harambee Stars recently impressed during the African Nations Championship (CHAN)..

Harambee Stars forward Mohamed Bajaber marked a significant milestone in his budding career after clinching his first piece of silverware with Tanzanian giants Simba Sports Club, following their hard-fought 1-0 triumph in the Muungano Cup on Wednesday, 29 April.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsIt was, however, a night of mixed fortunes for Kenyan exports, as compatriot Duke Abuya endured heartbreak, missing out on the coveted title in a tense and fiercely contested final.The showdown, staged at the New Amaan Complex Stadium, lived up to its billing as one of East Africa’s fiercest rivalries, the Kariakoo Derby with Simba squaring off against arch-rivals Young Africans Sports Club.The clash lived up to expectations, ultimately stretching into extra time after both sides failed to break the deadlock in regulation.Bajaber, who started on the bench, was introduced late into the contest, in the 105th minute, tasked with injecting energy into Simba’s attack as the match edged towa..

Crystal Palace continue their historic European journey with a trip to Krakow, Poland, where they face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe winner over two legs will advance to face either Rayo Vallecano or Strasbourg in the final.Palace are enjoying a memorable debut campaign in Europe and are just three wins away from making history, while Shakhtar bring experience, reaching their third semi-final in the last 11 seasons and aiming to improve on past exits.##NAJAVA_MECA_9712229##Shakhtar Donetsk arrive in strong form, unbeaten in their last six matches, registering four wins and two draws.Across their last five games, they have scored 10 goals and conceded six, averaging 2.17 goals scored and one conceded per match.Dembele and Upamecano never left home – even on football’s biggest nightTheir fixtures have been open and attacking, with 83% producing over 2.5 goals and 67% seeing both teams score.Dome..

After a nine-goal blockbuster in a clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich last night, no one expected anything similar tonight in Madrid, and their expectations were met. In a game with few chances, a lot of duels and fighting in the midfield, and “only” two goals, neither Atletico nor Arsenal managed to gain an edge ahead of the return leg in London, as the two sides drew 1-1.Both goals came from the spot, as Viktor Gyokeres broke the deadlock in the 44th minute and Julian Alvarez equalized 12 minutes later.Goalkeepers or just spectators? Neuer sets negative UCL record, Safonov barely edges himGenerally speaking, Atleti were way better, especially in the second half, as Mikel Arteta’s men once again tried to defend the lead and ended up exposing their weaknesses and fighting for their lives in the end. Fortunately for the visitors, David Raya was in a good mood, while Los Colchoneros’ forwards – Ademola Lookman, in the first place – lacked focus in the decisive moments. A..

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) President Aleksander Čeferin on Wednesday, 29 April signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration, growth and development of football across Europe and Africa.The MoU, signed in Vancouver, Canada, underlines the guiding principles shared by CAF and UEFA, highlighting football’s role in promoting inclusion, participation and social cohesion, while reaffirming a joint commitment to solidarity, integrity and openness.https://t.co/tgcnB2qECLThe Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) President Dr Patrice Motsepe and the Union of European Football Associations (“UEFA”) President Mr Aleksander Čeferin have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) aimed at strengthening collaboration,…— CAF Media (@CAF_Media) April 29, 2026 “African Football has experienced significant growth over the past few years and we continue to build towards ..