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BETTING GUIDE: Napoli vs Arsenal, Barcelona vs Feyenoord UEFA Champions League predictions

BETTING GUIDE: Napoli vs ArsenalArsenal start their quest for UEFA Champions League glory with a matchday one fixture against Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsNapoli would have ideally wanted to come into this game on the back of a win, but a late meltdown saw them lose to Inter Milan at the weekend.It’s still early days to say there’s pressure on Massimiliano Allegri, but another loss here will attract a few daggers. The Gunners were the best team in the league phase last season and will aim for another perfect start.##NAJAVA_MECA_9945940##They have the tailwind of a cracking start to the league season, and Mikel Arteta’s team looks like value for money in the winning stakes.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 09 SeptemberVenue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, NaplesUEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 1)Current standings: Both teams 0 points (Opening Matchday)Vardy is back in England, will play anothe..

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Champions League is here: PSG are aiming for a three-peat

The best football in Europe is finally back! The 72nd edition of the European Cup/Champions League is getting under way, and the third since the competition underwent its latest revamp – the moment we got a proper league of elite clubs. Whether you like it or not, the new format has certainly brought us more clashes between the best teams during the opening phase. We will soon get to watch Real Madrid take on Inter and Arsenal, defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain face Barcelona and Manchester City, Bayern go up against Arsenal, Manchester United and Atletico Madrid, Liverpool meet Inter and Atletico, Roma face Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid… And that is just a taste of this year’s feast. The first matches of this new edition of Europe’s premier club competition are scheduled for today, tomorrow and on Thursday. The league phase ends on 27 January, the play-offs are scheduled to begin in mid-February, while the final will be played on 5 June at the..

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Former Sports PS arrested over 2018 CHAN millions as Nick Mwendwa walks free

Former Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Ambassador Kirimi Kaberia is among six individuals arrested after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) preferred charges against them over the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for the preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).However, the DPP dropped charges against former FKF President Nick Mwendwa, who had also been investigated in connection with the matter after no evidence was found linking him to the alleged fraud.The charges follow lengthy investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) into the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330 million allocated for preparations for the 2018 CHAN tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsKenya was initially set to host the 2018 CHAN but was later stripped of the hosting rights after a Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspection report cited delays in infrastructure development and political instability.By then, however, the Government ..

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Dembele believes Ballon d’Or winner will be from PSG

As October draws closer, tension is rising throughout the football world — the feeling is that the race for the Ballon d’Or has rarely, if ever, been more unpredictable. One of the biggest stars of the modern game, Kylian Mbappe, sparked a fierce public reaction yesterday by declaring that he considers himself a genuine candidate to win the most prestigious individual award. Although he failed to win anything with Real Madrid, and did not exactly set the World Cup alight with France either…“I always feel like I’m the best in the world. Of course, everyone has their own opinion. Some people will think that, others won’t — that’s the debate. Not everyone has to think the same way I do. When you play for Real Madrid, people always associate you with the Ballon d’Or. They talk to me about it a lot, which is a positive thing. At the end of the day, it’s the journalists who will choose.”Epitome of humility – Mbappe: “Who do I vote for to win Ballon d’Or? For myself!”Mbappe received plenty of..

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Mokwena keeps Pyramids tactics under wraps ahead of second leg against Gor Mahia

Pyramids FC head coach Rulani Mokwena has refused to reveal his tactical plans for the return leg after guiding the Egyptian side to a 2-0 victory over Gor Mahia in the first leg of their 2026/27 CAF Champions League preliminary round tie at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday.Walid El Karti gave the Egyptian powerhouses an early lead in the fifth minute before Mahmoud Saber doubled the advantage on the stroke of halftime.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936564##The results left the FKF Premier League record winners with a mountain to climb ahead of the return fixture in Cairo.Despite taking a commanding two-goal advantage back to Egypt, the South African tactician remained tight-lipped when asked about his approach for the second leg.He said that revealing technical details would show disrespect to Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor and undermine his own team’s preparations.The former Mamelodi Sundowns coach stressed that Pyramids must maintain professionalism and discipline until the tie is decided ove..

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Timothy Ouma lambasted by former Premier League referee after conceding cheap penalty

Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma has come under criticism from former English Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher following his costly error in Charlton Athletic’s heavy 4-0 defeat to Stoke City in the Championship on Sunday.The Addicks endured a difficult afternoon at the Stoke Stadium, where Stoke City ran riot to hand Charlton their first defeat of the campaign and maintain their impressive start to the season.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOuma was at the centre of attention for Stoke’s opening goal after being penalised for bringing down Stoke defender Ben Wilmot inside the box.The Kenyan midfielder was caught grappling with Wilmot during a corner, prompting referee Bobby Madley to point to the spot. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##Justin Devenny stepped up and calmly converted the resulting penalty to give the hosts an early lead.The incident particularly frustrated Gallagher, who felt the infringement was avoidable and made worse by the fact that Ouma had already b..

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Tusker assistant captain rues costly mistakes in disappointing draw against Al Ahli Madani

Tusker assistant captain Tom Teka has attributed the Brewers’ disappointing 2-2 draw against Sudanese side Al Ahli Wad Madani in the CAF Confederation Cup to costly mistakes that ultimately denied them a first-leg victory.Tusker appeared firmly in control of Sunday’s first preliminary round encounter at Kigali Pele Stadium after racing into a two-goal lead, only to surrender their advantage in a dramatic second half.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsNigerian striker Victor Mbaoma was the star of the first half, scoring twice to put the Kenyan side in a commanding position heading into the interval.Mbaoma opened the scoring from the penalty spot inside the opening 11 minutes before doubling Tusker’s advantage with a well-taken header on the stroke of half-time.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##With a two-goal cushion, the Brewers appeared destined to return home with a vital advantage ahead of the second leg. However, Al Ahli Madani staged a spirited fightback after the restart.Al-Samany..

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Alonso vetoed his former teammate

Looking to fill the void left by Enzo Fernández’s (25) departure for Manchester City, Chelsea have explored numerous options in recent weeks. With moves for Manu Kone (Roma) and Lamine Camara (Monaco) failing to materialize in the final 24 hours of the transfer window (there were even whispers that Xabi Alonso had his eye on Fulham’s Sander Berge as a temporary solution), the Blues turned their attention to the free-agent market. That led to initial contact with representatives of Georginio Wijnaldum (35), but after he eventually joined Al Ittihad, the London club’s hierarchy put forward another former Paris Saint-Germain player to the coaching staff – none other than Renato Sanches (29)?!🚨🚨 CHELSEA A TENTÉ UNE APPROCHE POUR… RENATO SANCHES 🇵🇹, libre !!! 💙😳Xabi Alonso a finalement préféré faire confiance à son effectif actuel.🗞️ @sebnonda pic.twitter.com/tHSne4t1Z0— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) September 7, 2026 Once regarded as one of the brightest prospects in Portuguese football, the midf..

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Harambee Stars winger breaks Alexander Isak’s record after scoring first LaLiga goal

Harambee Stars forward Job Ochieng delivered a sensational performance on Monday night, scoring once and providing two assists as Real Sociedad edged Elche 3-2 in a dramatic La Liga encounter at the Martínez Valero.The 23-year-old, who came through Real Sociedad’s youth system, was handed his second La Liga start in only his second appearance for the senior team following his impressive cameo against Real Madrid.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsHe repaid the faith of coach Pellegrino Matarazzo with a performance that saw him directly involved in all three of Sociedad’s goals and earn the man of the match award.Ochieng opened the scoring in the 11th minute, producing a superb finish from a tight angle after connecting with Carlos Soler’s delivery from the edge of the box.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##His powerful volley flew into the roof of the net, giving Sociedad an early advantage and marking his first professional and La Liga goal.He was at the heart of the second goal as well…

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National 7s Circuit’s role in propelling high-school stars to East African title

Kiambaa Ladies are proving that the gap between school and senior women’s rugby can be bridged. Their innovative player-development pathway is helping a group of schoolgirls gain valuable experience on the National 7s Circuit before going on to conquer East Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe Kiambaa Ladies club has created a pathway that allows talented youngsters from Kinale School to compete against established senior teams while continuing their education.Rather than waiting until the players finish school to introduce them to senior rugby, coach Allan Bush has chosen to expose them to the demands of the National 7s Circuit early in their development.The bold approach has already produced significant results.##NAJAVA_MECA_9936487##Kiambaa Ladies announced themselves on the circuit at the opening Prinsloo 7s, where they stunned a star-studded Kenya Harlequin Queens 21-17 to reach the Main Cup final.They eventually finished runners-up after losing 19-0 to Mwamba La..

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