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From now on, the matter of the reigning football champion of Africa is in the hands of the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). The body based in Lausanne, Switzerland, has officially confirmed receiving an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) regarding the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the Lions of Teranga of the title they won on January 18.Senegal have officially lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport following the stunning decision to strip the nation of its Africa Cup of Nations title 🇸🇳 🏆 pic.twitter.com/N29VnXXvWg— 101 Great Goals (@101greatgoals) March 25, 2026 Senegal beat the hosts Morocco 1-0 in the trophy match thanks to Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal, but the Atlas Lions were awarded a 3-0 victory because of the incidents that preceded the goal.Following referee Jean-Jacques Ndala’s decision to award Morocco a penalty kick deep in added time, a number of Senegalese players and staff, including manager Pap..

The Government of Kenya has officially announced the venues that will host matches for the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Appearing before the Senate, Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Salim Mvurya, confirmed that Raila Odinga Stadium and the iconic Kasarani Stadium will serve as the main match venues. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9626878##The Raila Odinga Stadium, a KSh 44.3 billion project, is currently 80% complete, with construction on track for completion by April 2026.In addition, the CS designated Nyayo National Stadium, Ulinzi Complex, and Kasarani Annex as official training grounds for participating teams. “I want to announce that Talanta City Stadium,the Raila Odinga Stadium, and Kasarani Stadium will host the AFCON tournament matches, while Nyayo Stadium, Kasarani Annex, and Ulinzi Complex will serve as training venues,” Mvurya stated.Addressing public concerns over the $30 million (approximately KSh 3.5–3.9 billion) hosting fee, the CS clarified that Kenya is actively working with the T..

Home player Jay Sandhu was, this weekend, crowned the winner of the 2026 NCBA Muthaiga Open, the fifth leg of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit.Fresh from his victory at the Windsor Classic, Sandhu maintained his blistering form over the three-round tournament, carding rounds of 69, 70, and 72 for a total of 2-under par 211.He successfully fended off a competitive field of 145 elite amateur golfers, that included 15 juniors, four of whom made the cut to play the final round.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsDespite bogeys on the 10th, 13th, and 14th holes during the final round, Sandhu secured his lead with critical birdies on the 4th and 18th.”Winning at Muthaiga is always special, but to do it back-to-back after Windsor feels incredible. The course was playing fast, and I knew I had to stay patient when those bogeys crept in on the back nine. This win isn’t just about the trophy; it’s about the momentum we’re building for next year’s Magical Kenya Open qual..

International breaks aren’t much loved among football fans, who would prefer club football, but if you ask players, they’ll tell you that it’s something they look forward to.Going back home, perhaps catching up with their families and friends, and, of course, training, playing, and hanging out with compatriots from the national team – what’s there not to like?However, sometimes a player has to put his well-being in the first place and make a difficult decision to turn down a call-up.Teary-eyed Lukaku: “Losing my father like I did is hard every day”For instance, while a large group of Arsenal players (William Saliba, Eberechi Eze, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leandro Trossard) stayed in London to focus on their recovery from injuries, Martin Odegaard decided to do the same – although able to play – and regain fitness, which Norway boss Stale Solbakken absolutely supported.A few days after the Gunners’ captain, Romelu Lukaku, made the same move and dropped out of the Belgium squad for friendly mat..

Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber says his latest call-up to the national team is a chance for him to redeem himself, following a tough spell with injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsBajaber’s name made a surprise return to Benni McCarthy’s squad this month, making it the first time he was involved with Harambee Stars in close to a year.The Simba player dropped out of the national team in the lead-up to last year’s African Nations Championships (CHAN) due to injury, and has only appeared in two games for the Tanzanian giants, since his signing at the beginning of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_9622812##That run is a stark contrast to the man who was on top of his form at Kenya Police, where he played an instrumental role in helping the club win a first Premier League title, all while making a star debut for Harambee Stars.“That’s football. You have the highest of highs at one point in your career, and suddenly a year later you are pretty low, low,” Bajaber said of his..

Kuta Collection founder and midfield marshal, Augustine Kuta, has opened up on why his team is prioritizing tournaments like the Mozzart Bet Cup instead of seeking promotion to the FKF Premier League.The former top-flight player cited finances as the main reason.While participating in cup competitions costs Kuta Collection approximately Ksh200,000 to 300,000 per month, that amount is manageable because matchday expenses, including venues and referees, are covered during the tournament.In contrast, league participation would require the team to shoulder these costs themselves, a financial burden Kuta admits would be too heavy.##NAJAVA_MECA_9626607##Despite these constraints, Kuta Collection has defied the odds, progressing to the Round of 16, where they are set to face Shabana FC.Kuta stressed that cup tournaments provide crucial exposure for his players.”It means a lot because the more we push forward, the better opportunities to sell themselves out here. If we were knocked out in the ..