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After battling to a barren draw in their FKF Premier League opener, Bandari FC head coach Charles Okere has opened up about the thorough preparations that went into securing a point against AFC Leopards.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Mombasa-based side travelled away to face the Kenyan giants in a league match played on Wednesday, 14 October, at Police Sacco Stadium.Tens of millions FKF will receive from CAF’s annual fundingDespite being second-best on the day, the Dockers demonstrated remarkable character, limiting a majority of Leopards’ attack and ensuring the match ended in a goalless draw.Speaking after the encounter, Okere revealed the homework that went into banking what he termed a point gained rather than two lost.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027931##“We had watched and analysed their matches and knew that they were always on top of their game for the opening 30 minutes. It is something we had studied, and so the plan was to deny them space, especially in wide areas where ..

Louis van Gaal believes Manchester City’s financial scandal may have cost him his Manchester United job, and left him to endure years of consequences that a fairer Premier League race might have spared him.The Dutchman was sacked in May 2016, just a day after leading United to FA Cup glory. The decisive factor was the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, having finished fifth in the Premier League behind their cross-city rivals.Both Manchester clubs finished on 66 points, but City claimed fourth place thanks to a goal difference 16 better than United’s. ##LINKED_NEWS_69898##Manuel Pellegrini’s side secured the final Champions League spot, while Van Gaal’s reign at Old Trafford came to an abrupt end.A decade later, the former United manager is questioning what that season might have looked like had the competition been fair.In correspondence with The Athletic, Van Gaal reflected on the consequences of missing out on Europe’s elite competition.”For me, at the time, that wa..

Former Harambee Stars head coach Adel Amrouche is surprised that Benni McCarthy is yet to secure a work permit more than a year after taking charge of the Kenyan national team.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe issue came to the fore last month when McCarthy, during a hard-hitting press conference, opened up about the challenges he has faced since his appointment, describing his working environment as far from conducive.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027907##The South African tactician revealed that the lack of a work permit has prevented him from staying in Kenya and regularly watching local matches to assess players for national team selection.McCarthy explained that he only travels to Kenya for national team assignments before leaving once the camps are over, saying he does not want to risk getting into trouble with local authorities over his immigration status.Kenya U17 coach issues recommendations to FKF after poor CECAFA Championship“It’s been one and a half years now in Kenya, but..

Kenya U17 head coach William Muluya has urged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to invest in nationwide scouting and longer training camps after the Junior Stars were eliminated from the CECAFA U17 Championship in Rwanda.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Junior Stars had only two weeks to prepare for the regional competition, which doubles as the qualifier for next year’s U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027907##Their lack of cohesion was evident in their two group matches, with Kenya losing 2-0 to Tanzania before suffering a similar defeat against Somalia. The team failed to find the back of the net in either encounter, bringing their campaign to an early end.Muluya had called for better preparations after Kenya finished fourth at last year’s championship in Ethiopia. However, the limited time available to assemble and prepare the squad remained a challenge, with the coach now advocating for a long-term plan to improve the team’s competitive..

More than 240 golfers are expected at VetLab Sports Club this Saturday, 17 October, as the 2026 NCBA Golf Series enters its final stretch, with players battling for places in the season-ending Grand Finale.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe VetLab qualifier will headline a busy weekend of golf, with junior players competing in the NCBA U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour Mombasa at Diamond Leisure Golf Resort, while the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series heads to Nyanza Golf Club for the Nyanza Open ‘Hippo Pot’.At VetLab, golfers will be aiming to secure qualification for the NCBA Golf Series Grand Finale, scheduled for November 29 at Karen Country Club. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10027907##With the season nearing its conclusion, the contest for the remaining slots is expected to intensify as players seek to book their places at the season-ending event.The Grand Finale will offer an attractive prize purse, with the Overall Gross Winner, Overall Male Winner and Overall Lady Winner each..

“I know this question is important to you. The match will be played on an artificial surface, but all of our players are ready. I cannot say for certain right now whether Salah will play or not. We will see tomorrow.””We have to face not only the opponent, but also the conditions of the pitch. Even Bayern Munich had great difficulty yesterday on a similar surface,” said Trabzonspor head coach Thomas Reis, as quoted by Goal.com, at the pre-match press conference ahead of his team’s opening UEFA Conference League fixture away to Finnish side KuPS (19.45).##TWITTER_

Trabzonspor staff will discuss playing the UEFA Conference League match against KuPS with Mohamed Salah. Salah, the 34 year old legend, does not like playing on artificial turf as it can be a risk concerning injury. A decision will be made after speaking to Salah. — @Fuzulev https://t.co/oPkHfmLImy

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