Kenya men’s national football side Harambee Stars had a night to forget as they lost 5-4 on penalties to Estonia, having been held to a 1-1 draw in regular time at the Amahoro Stadium, Rwanda, on Friday, 27 March.In this piece, we look at how Benni McCarthy’s men fared against a team ranked 16 places below them in the FIFA rankings.##PLAYER_RATINGS_90##
The World Cup warm-up friendlies are well underway – in the match between Austria and Ghana, the first half was fairly uneventful, with just a single goal. However, the second half turned into a real show, culminating in a phenomenal 5-1 performance in favor of the Austrian team.Austria took an early lead in the 11th minute when Kevin Danso connected with a long ball and flicked it on with his head, only for it to strike Adjetey’s hand in the box. The referee pointed to the penalty spot, and Sabitzer calmly converted, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage.Ghana responded with their first real opportunity in the 31st minute. Following a corner and a scramble in the Austrian penalty area, Semenyo took a shot, but it sailed over the crossbar.Austria came close again in the 40th minute. Baumgartner delivered a strong assist, allowing the Austrian attacker to fire on goal, but Zigi produced a fantastic save to keep Ghana in the game. The goalkeeper’s intervention was crucial and showcased his sh..
Harambee Stars return to action tonight with a clash against Estonia at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.The FIFA Series match kicks off at 7 pm (East African Time) and will see the two nations face each other for the first time.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe game offers the Stars a chance to redeem themselves after suffering an 8–0 defeat to Senegal in their previous outing.They fell to the Lions of Teranga in a friendly match played on 18 November 2025.Estonia, on the other hand, defeated Cyprus 4–2 in their most recent international match in November last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9628739##Currently, Benni McCarthy’s charges are ranked 113th in the FIFA standings, while Estonia sits at 129th.Welcome to this live blog, where we will bring you key updates and moments from the match in Rwanda.
There will be no early split. At least not for now. Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid are still very much in love. In recent months, there had been speculation that “Cholo” could walk away from the club he has been devoted to for more than 14 years, but that won’t happen this coming summer.On Friday, Madrid-based AS reported that the Argentine is expected to remain on Atletico’s bench until the end of his contract, which runs through the 2026/27 season.Diego Simeone will remain Atlético Madrid’s manager for 2026/27 — with an option to extend beyond. 🔥— @diarioas #Atleti pic.twitter.com/iZWXA96Xqq— Tactics HUB (@TacticsHUB) March 27, 2026 That means Simeone will certainly still be at the Metropolitano next season. Beyond that, who knows—he could even extend his stay once again, as he has done multiple times over the past decade and a half, continually rebuilding the team and pushing the limits of longevity.The agreement referenced by AS implies that neither Simeone nor the club’s leader..
Harambee Stars return to action tonight with a clash against Estonia at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.The FIFA Series match kicks off at 7 pm (East African Time) and will see the two nations face each other for the first time.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe game offers the Stars a chance to redeem themselves after suffering an 8–0 defeat to Senegal in their previous outing.They fell to the Lions of Teranga in a friendly match played on 18 November 2025.Estonia, on the other hand, defeated Cyprus 4–2 in their most recent international match in November last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9628739##Currently, Benni McCarthy’s charges are ranked 113th in the FIFA standings, while Estonia sits at 129th.Welcome to this live blog, where we will bring you key updates and moments from the match in Rwanda.
Former Kenya U15 head coach Leonard Odipo has been appointed as the new technical director of Malawian club Ekhaya FC.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOdipo, 50, was unveiled by the Super League side on Friday, 27 March, announcing that he had put pen to paper on a three-year deal.As per the club, which is located in Malawi’s second largest city – Blantyre – Odipo’s role at Ekhaya will see him support the side’s technical direction, development structures, and overall football strategy.Ekhaya FC has officially appointed Leonard Odipo as their new Technical Director on a three-year contract, marking a strategic step toward strengthening the club’s football development structure. #442Malawi pic.twitter.com/KFOPFAAJsM— #442Malawi (@442_Malawi) March 27, 2026 The development comes just months after the CAF A certified coach re-joined FKF Premier League side Mathare United as John Kamau’s assistant coach.In their announcement, Ekhaya FC stated that they were pleased to welcome Od..
Harambee Stars return to action tonight with a clash against Estonia at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda.The FIFA Series match kicks off at 7 pm (East African Time) and will see the two nations face each other for the first time.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe game offers the Stars a chance to redeem themselves after suffering an 8–0 defeat to Senegal in their previous outing.They fell to the Lions of Teranga in a friendly match played on 18 November 2025.Estonia, on the other hand, defeated Cyprus 4–2 in their most recent international match in November last year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9628739##Currently, Benni McCarthy’s charges are ranked 113th in the FIFA standings, while Estonia sits at 129th.Welcome to this live blog, where we will bring you key updates and moments from the match in Rwanda.
The opening meet of the Diamond League season in the Qatari capital of Doha is scheduled to go ahead as planned, despite the war in the Middle East.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOrganisers of the elite athletics circuit on Friday, 27 March said that they were continuing to monitor the situation in the Qatari capital, but added that a final decision would be made no later than a month before the scheduled date.Doha is set to host the first of 15 Diamond League events this season on Friday, 8 May.##NAJAVA_MECA_9629200##”The Diamond League continues to monitor the situation in Doha, working in close coordination with meeting organisers, the Qatar Athletics Federation, the relevant authorities in Qatar and World Athletics,” Diamond League said in a statement.”The safety of athletes and spectators is our primary concern, and we are also exploring alternative options with all stakeholders.A final decision will be made no later than a month before the scheduled date.”A statement..
Atletico Madrid are no longer interested in rumours. They’ve heard enough of them, watched them grow, multiply, take on a life of their own.Now, they want to end them.And the only way to do that is not with words, but with a statement strong enough to be understood across Europe: Julian Alvarez is not for sale.According to Marca, they already know how to make that clear.News from Argentina: Alvarez to sign for BarcelonaThis Atletico side, shaped in the image of Diego Simeone, will have a shot at silverware in mid-April, when they face Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final. But when it comes to the biggest stages, the ones that define eras rather than seasons, the gap remains.A decade without a Champions League semi-final. Five years since their last La Liga title. And this season, drifting too far behind Barcelona and Real Madrid to realistically close the distance.So if they cannot yet compete with the very top in trophies, they will do it in another way, by holding on to what matte..
The news that Michael Olise (24) is attracting interest from Liverpool FC has caused quite a stir in the German media. As is often the case in such situations, Uli Hoeness was quick to respond. The chairman of the supervisory board at FC Bayern Munich said he is not worried and that such rumors are causing no unrest within the club. Because the situation is very clear: Olise is not for sale.“If that’s true – I don’t believe it is, but Liverpool spent 500 million this year and are having a very bad season. So we won’t be contributing to them playing better next year” he said at the AI Fair in Munster.🚨 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧: Michael Olise has now produced 18 goals + 23 assists in all competitions this season.41 G/A in 45 games. pic.twitter.com/USQHAvv8ta— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) March 21, 2026 The figure mentioned in the media—reportedly as high as 200 million—would be a challenge for any club, but the experienced Hoeness insists that money isn’t everything.“We play this game for our fans. We ha..