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For the first time since June 2024, England failed to triumph in two consecutive games. Back then, they played in the European Championship, where no rival is easy, and no victory is foregone.However, a draw against Uruguay and a defeat to Japan in two friendly games, both played at Wembley? Something might be wrong among the Three Lions.England’s loss, a scandal in Spain and Pepe’s winner for the ElephantsA flimsy excuse could be that Thomas Tuchel rotated a lot and significantly shuffled the team, trying to keep fresh players who clock 90 minutes for their respective clubs week after week.One of those players was Jude Bellignham. Not because he plays a lot, but because he’s recently recovered from a hamstring injury.”I think it’s too much of a risk. It looked very, very good, but we’re still holding him back, to not take a risk,” Tuchel told BBC Radio 5 Live via ESPN, ahead of England’s clash against Japan, in which Jude sat out on the bench.Tuchel unconvinced: Foden’s World Cup plac..

Grimsby Town midfielder Clarke Oduor has expressed his satisfaction at returning to the Harambee Stars setup after a lengthy absence, revealing he had previously believed his time with the national team had come to an end.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe winger is now focused on securing a consistent role in the squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Oduor earned a recall under head coach Benni McCarthy for the FIFA Series tournament in Kigali, Rwanda, where he featured in Kenya’s 3-0 victory over Grenada as the team finished third.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##His inclusion marked a return to the international stage after nearly two years out of the squad.The midfielder first made his Harambee Stars debut in 2020 against Zambia but had to wait three years for another opportunity.That appearance, in a friendly against South Sudan, ended prematurely after he was substituted shortly after coming on, during Engin Firat’s tenure as head coach. The experience contributed to u..

Absa Bank Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to athletics by investing Ksh35 million as title sponsor for the 2026 Kip Keino Classic, set for Friday, 24 April at Nyayo National Stadium.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn a historic first, this year’s edition will be staged under floodlights, with action running from 4 PM to 9 PM. The shift to an evening schedule is expected to create a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere for fans while offering athletes a world-class night-track experience.The Ksh35 million forms part of Absa’s broader Ksh60 million commitments to Kenya’s 2026 athletics calendar. Shericka Jackson, Sha’Carri Richardson to headline fierce 200m showdown in ShanghaiOf the Kip Keino Classic sponsorship, Ksh27 million will go towards rights fees, with the remainder supporting event execution, fan engagement, stakeholder experience, and media amplification.This marks Absa’s sixth year as title partner, bringing its total investment in the event to Ksh196 million. Over..

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has commenced talks of sweeping proposals aimed at redefining the structure, governance, and commercial appeal of the FKF Premier League, following a high-level consultative meeting with key stakeholders.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLed by federation president Hussein Mohammed, the meeting held on Thursday, 2 April, brought together representatives from all 18 top-flight clubs, title sponsors, broadcast partners, and members of the National Executive Committee (NEC).The gathering signalled a decisive shift in strategy, as FKF seeks to align Kenyan football with modern global standards.Victor Wanyama reveals one of the biggest challenges of playing in EuropeAt the heart of the discussions were critical pillars, including continental benchmarking, commercialisation, marketing, broadcast expansion, infrastructure development, fan engagement, and player recruitment and retention.The federation emphasised that these reforms are designed to ..

“I’ll take credit if I manage to achieve my goal, otherwise I’ll go and live far away from Italy,” said Gennaro Gattuso in a press conference last October via TUTTO Mercato WEB.Five months later, he failed.Italy did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third time in a row, becoming only the second national team after New Zealand to lose three consecutive decisive play-off matches (to Sweden in 2018, North Macedonia in 2022, and Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026).Mamma Mia, here we go again! Italy out of the World Cup for the third straight time!Although known as a man of his word, Gattuso has yet to fulfill his promise. Perhaps he truly didn’t believe he and his lads would fail, but now, it’s time to take responsibility for the shameful defeat to Edin Dzeko and Co.Even if he didn’t give his word, everyone would expect the 48-year-old tactician to leave Italy’s bench, as they expect it now. After all, the president of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), Gabriele Gravina, resigned..

Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has opened up about the harsh realities of playing at the highest level in Europe, revealing that forming lasting friendships is rare and underscoring the importance of family support.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWidely regarded as one of Kenya’s greatest footballers, Wanyama enjoyed a successful career spanning over a decade across Belgium, Scotland, England, and Canada.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##Although he has yet to formally announce his retirement, he recently hinted that he could be nearing the end of his playing days.He began his European journey at Beerschot before moving to Celtic. In 2013, he made history by becoming the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League when he signed for Southampton.Chelsea striker Sam Kerr in Australia’s squad for FIFA Series in KenyaHe later joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2016, and four years later, he moved to CF Montreal, and after half a decade, returned to Scotland with Dunfermline ..

According to transfer reporter Cesar Luis Merlo, it seems increasingly likely that Paulo Dybala will be leaving Europe after this season. Flamengo are reportedly ready to offer the Argentine a lucrative deal, while Boca Juniors are hoping for a storybook return to his homeland.Boca see themselves as having a strong emotional pull, banking on a romantic narrative. After fourteen seasons abroad, Dybala could return to Argentina, where he earned forty international caps.🚨🇦🇷 Paulo Dybala x Flamengo | South American Return ?Flamengo are targeting Paulo Dybala and evaluating the possibility of making a major financial offer.• 🔴 Flamengo studying conditions for an economic proposal • 🔵 Boca Juniors remain determined to bring Dybala back… https://t.co/jZoJXSDGOu pic.twitter.com/86gCjHxbNe— JTFour10 | Transfers (@JTfour10) April 2, 2026 Financially, Flamengo appear to have the upper hand. Just last winter, the Brazilian side spent €42 million to secure Lucas Paqueta from West Ham United. Either..

Fifth-placed Kenya Police FC host ninth-placed Tusker FC this Friday in a 4:15 PM FKF Premier League clash set to be staged at Police Sacco Stadium, with just three points separating the sides in a tightly packed race for the top four.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKenya Police come into the clash with momentum after a 2-1 win over KCB in their last outing, while Tusker will be eager to bounce back following a narrow 1-0 defeat to title contenders AFC Leopards.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##Kenya Police currently sit fifth on the table with 40 points from 25 matches, boasting a record of 10 wins, 10 draws, and 5 losses.They have scored 22 goals and conceded 17, underlining a strong defensive structure but relatively modest attacking output.Looking at their last five matches, Police have scored six goals and conceded three, picking up three wins, one draw, and one loss.BETTING GUIDE: Sofapaka vs Bandari, match preview, team news and predictionTheir home form has been particularly s..

Following a campaign punctuated by inconsistent results, Mara Sugar FC tactician Francis Xavier has revealed why the team has not been performing as per expectations.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Sugar Millers are in their second season in the top flight and were tipped to perform better this term after finishing 14th in the last campaign.Real Sociedad reveal details of Harambee Stars winger’s injuryHowever, the team has faced challenges, especially in the first half of the season and have won just six of their 26 matches so far.Speaking to the press after battling out to a 1-1 draw against Nairobi United in an FKF Premier League match on Wednesday, 1 April, Xavier shared his fair assessment of his team.##NAJAVA_MECA_9639569##“This is basically a young, new team. There are no players acquired from the top tier. Every single one of them was signed from the lower tier, the highest being the NSL (National Super League),” said Xavier.Nevertheless, the experienced tacticia..