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APS Bomet coach reveals Gor Mahia’s advantage over most FKF Premier League teams

APS Bomet head coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo believes Gor Mahia’s superior individual quality gives them an advantage over most teams in the FKF Premier League.Omollo made the admission after Alpha Onyango’s late strike condemned Bomet to a 1-0 defeat during their league encounter at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay on Saturday, 17 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe former Gor Mahia defender acknowledged that individual brilliance often proves decisive in closely contested matches, arguing that the Green Army possess players capable of producing moments that separate them from their opponents.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##With the contest seemingly headed for a draw, Onyango broke the deadlock five minutes from time, firing a grass cutter shot into the net after being set up by Ben Stanley to hand Gor Mahia all three points.The midfielder’s decisive contribution highlighted the difference in quality that Omollo believes gives Gor an edge over several sides in the top flight..

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“The best football school in the world!”: Luis Enrique explains Dembele’s Barca edge

Luis Enrique believes Ousmane Dembele needs very little time to make a decisive impact, after the Ballon d’Or winner came off the bench to inspire Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-1 comeback victory over Strasbourg.PSG were trailing 1-0 when Dembele entered the action, but the French forward helped turn the game around in roughly 20 minutes, delivering the kind of influence that left his manager full of praise.##LINKED_NEWS_69915##Speaking to French newspaper L’Equipe, Enrique revealed the message he gave his star before sending him on.”I told him: if you play 25 minutes, provide a decisive assist and score a goal, then you don’t need anything more than that. That is more than enough.”There was, however, one blemish on Dembele’s evening. He missed a penalty, highlighting a growing concern for the European champions: PSG have converted just one of the four spot-kicks awarded to them since the start of the season.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Enrique admitted his side are still searching for a dependable spe..

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He is back after 526 days

The last time he took to the pitch, Leicester were still officially a Premier League club. They are currently 14th in the third tier. In the meantime, his Tottenham have sacked Ange Postecoglou, then two more managers before bringing in Roberto De Zerbi. He has been absent for so long that many have forgotten he is still a member of the London club. Nevertheless, an end to his suffering is finally in sight. Dejan Kulusevski will be in Tottenham’s squad for Monday’s match against Coventry City, 526 days after his last appearance for the English club. De Zerbi confirmed the news at the press conference, saying that the Swedish international had received the green light from the medical team to play.##TWITTER_

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Aussems explains what cost Nairobi United victory against Shabana

Nairobi United head coach Patrick Aussems has identified shortcomings in the final third, poor execution of crosses and ineffective tactical changes as the key factors behind his side’s failure to beat Shabana FC.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe two teams settled for a goalless draw at Afraha Stadium on Sunday 18 October afternoon, leaving Nairobi United still searching for their first victory of the 2026/2027 FKF Premier League campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##Reflecting on the stalemate, Aussems acknowledged the quality of the playing surface while admitting that his side needed to improve its attacking execution and decision-making in the final third.“The quality of the pitch was wanting, but kudos to both sides for the good game we wanted to display. Sometimes, when you cannot win, you have to take the points. We dropped points, but we will pick ourselves up ahead of the next game.We have to work on certain details. We made changes that did not work, especially in fi..

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Shabana FC fall short of Ksh 1 million ticket revenue in first home match of 2026-27 season

Shabana FC collected Ksh 774,300 in gross ticket revenue from their goalless draw against Nairobi United at Afraha Stadium on Sunday.The collection is the second-highest recorded in the FKF Premier League this season, behind Gor Mahia’s Ksh 1.6 million from their match against Murang’a Seal on Tuesday last week.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036891##The Glamour Boys attracted strong support, with Afraha Stadium painted red and white as the club hosted its first home match of the campaign. Shabana are playing their home matches at the Nakuru venue this season following the demolition of their previous stadium in Gusii to pave the way for the construction of a new facility.While the sizeable gate collection offered a financial boost, Shabana were unable to reward their supporters with a victory.Junior Starlets keen on positive start as World Cup campaign kicks off against ChinaThe draw was, however, a notable milestone for the Kisii-based side, as it marked their first point against Nairobi United. Sha..

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That’s a surprise: Marseille score five in an away win

Marseille fans themselves would probably struggle to remember the last time they had a weaker team than this season’s side in this century. Almost everyone from the first team was sold due to an enormous financial crisis. Coach Bruno Genesio has been handed a strange contraption of a team. Its structure is unstable; it creaks, screws keep falling out, and so much is missing, but one of the most questionable teams in the history of the former European champions is slowly getting back on its feet. For starters, they have at least begun stringing together wins in the domestic league, recording their second in a row, this time against Angers (5–2).

The club from western France has long been a regular customer for the Velodrome giants. Over the previous ten years, the two clubs had met 20 times, with Angers winning just once. Even this Marseille side, full of holes and flaws, beat them comfortably. Marseille produced one of their best performances since the start of the season, putting f..

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Juventus humiliated at home! Lazio deliver a 3-0 statement to stay top

Juventus had no answer to Lazio’s ruthless finishing as the visitors stormed to a 3-0 victory in Turin, underlining their credentials as genuine Serie A contenders.The Biancocelesti took the lead through Oliver Provstgaard, doubled their advantage with a superb Gustav Isaksen finish and put the result beyond doubt when substitute Fisayo Dele-Bashiru surged forward from inside his own half to deliver the final blow.Lazio delivered a commanding performance and remain level on points with Inter at the top of the table. Their latest triumph also marked their first Serie A victory away to Juventus since October 2017.##LINKED_NEWS_69986##The hosts arrived with some momentum after recovering to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 away in the Europa League on Thursday. Their domestic form, however, had been less convincing, with only one win in their previous four league matches. Luciano Spalletti was also absent from the touchline through suspension, leaving assistant Marco Domenichini in charge on the bench..

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Burugu, Ndei lead seven qualifiers at NCBA Golf Series VetLab leg

The race for places at the 2026 NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale intensified over the weekend as Watson Burugu, Rachel Ndei, and five other golfers qualified at VetLab Sports Club.More than 200 golfers competed in the qualifying leg, with Burugu claiming the overall men’s gross title after returning 75 gross, while Ndei topped the ladies’ category with 86 gross. The runners-up, Steve Orinda and Joy Ndonga, also secured their places at the season-ending event after posting 75 and 90 gross, respectively.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036891##In Division Two, Pratik Mandaliya won the men’s nett category with 67, while Grace Waiganjo claimed the ladies’ title with 65 nett.Woochul Lee booked another qualification slot after winning Division Three with 65 nett, while Mathu Kiunjuri secured his place in the Junior category with 77 gross. Ashley Gachora topped the Guest category with 76 nett, as Apollo Asol won the Staff category with 65 nett.Speaking at the event, NCBA Group Director of Corporate Banking Charl..

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Four winless teams chase redemption as FKFPL action returns to Narok Stadium after four-year hiatus

Mara Sugar will host Mombasa United at William Ole Ntimama Stadium on Monday, 19 October as both sides seek their first victories of the 2026/2027 FKF Premier League campaign.The encounter will mark the return of top-flight league action to the Narok venue, which last hosted a league match four years ago when Tusker defeated Gor Mahia 2-0.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsMara opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against newcomers 3K FC, while Mombasa United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kakamega Homeboyz in their top-flight debut.The Millers will be looking to make home advantage count as they navigate third year in the top flight at a new venue, having previously used Awendo as their home ground.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##However, adapting to unfamiliar surroundings could present a challenge as they seek to establish themselves in the league.Mara head coach Mike Mururi has described the fixture as a must-win encounter, stressing the importance of collecting maximum points before t..

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Junior Starlets keen on positive start as World Cup campaign kicks off against China

Kenya’s Junior Starlets will kick off their second appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Monday when they take on China PR in a Group E encounter at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.Mildred Cheche’s charges will seek a winning start at 6 pm Kenyan time as they look to build on their maiden appearance in 2024 and make a strong statement against an opponent returning for its fifth appearance at the tournament.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsJunior Starlets made history in the Dominican Republic, two years ago, by becoming the first Kenyan national football team to feature at a FIFA World Cup. Although their campaign ended in the group stage, they left a lasting mark by recording a 2-1 victory over Mexico after opening with defeats against North Korea and England.That maiden experience gave Kenya a glimpse of the level required to compete against the world’s best young players. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10036278##Their return offers another chance to measure p..

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