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BETTING GUIDE: AS Roma vs Real Madrid, Match Preview, Team News and Prediction

AS Roma prepare to host their first UEFA Champions League home match in over six years as former manager José Mourinho makes an emotional return to the Stadio Olimpico with 15-time European champions Real Madrid.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe Italian outfit started their European campaign with a gritty 1-1 draw at Fenerbahçe, while Los Blancos squeezed past Inter Milan 2-1 on matchday one.Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma side remain undefeated in Serie A, but they face a stern test against Real Madrid’s formidable individual quality.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027786##Mourinho boasts a strong personal Champions League record, losing just one main draw fixture in his European return (W15, D3), and Real Madrid will look to build on their exceptional head-to-head record against the Giallorossi.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Wednesday 14 OctoberVenue: Stadio Olimpico, RomeGroup: UEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 2)Current standings: Real Madrid 9th (3 pts, +1 GD) | Roma 19t..

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Olise ruined Bayern’s dream comeback – Vikings snatch draw against giant

Bayern Munich endured a frustrating evening in the Champions League, throwing away a chance to secure victory after fighting back from two goals down to lead 3-2, only for Viking to snatch a dramatic 3-3 draw in the closing moments.For the second match in a row, Vincent Kompany’s side found itself chasing the game almost immediately. Although the setback did not come quite as quickly as their recent encounter with Augsburg, Bayern were caught sleeping just over a minute after kickoff.Tripic delivered a corner into the box, and Gianni Stensness rose above Jonathan and Kim to power a header into the net and give the hosts an early advantage.Viking took just TWO minutes to score against Bayern. 🔥 They wanted to give Bayern a grand welcome. https://t.co/o7KAd6LJUK— RazedFootball (@RazedFootball) October 13, 2026 Viking’s strength from set pieces had been highlighted before the match, making Bayern’s inability to deal with the opening corner particularly concerning. The German giants strugg..

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Gor Mahia coach admits to seeking mental health professional for players after tough pre-season

Following a turbulent spell that saw Gor Mahia go winless in pre-season after losing the CECAFA Kagame Cup final, head coach Charles Akonnor has admitted he outsourced professional help to stabilise the deteriorating morale within his squad. Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAfter a rather successful CECAFA Kagame Cup tourney where K’Ogalo lost to Rayon Sports in the final, Gor Mahia endured a rough patch before the new season, failing to win their subsequent seven games, including a 3-1 loss to Tusker in the FKF Super Cup match that caused fan trouble after full time.AFC Leopards captain keen to rectify mistake that cost Ingwe league titleCoupled with a lethargic performance against Egyptian moneybags Pyramids FC in the CAF Champions League (CAFCL) qualifiers, K’Ogalo were under immense pressure from both fans and management, with tensions seeping into the dressing room and forcing Akonnor to seek help.“It was necessary that we brought in a sports psychologist to help the te..

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Gor Mahia bank millions in ticket sales after first-night game in over a decade

Gor Mahia collected Ksh1,693,100 in ticket sales during their 4-2 victory over Murang’a Seal in their FKF Premier League season opener at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday night.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe club confirmed that 5,340 tickets were sold for the encounter, marking their first league match played at night in more than a decade.Gor Mahia’s title defense off to perfect start in historic night clashAhead of the fixture, Gor had set ticket prices at Ksh300 for regular entry, Ksh1,000 for VIP and Ksh3,000 for VVIP.In a statement released after the match, club treasurer Gerphas Okuku thanked supporters for turning up for the season opener and contributing to the gate collection.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028701##“A big thanks to every fan who showed up for our FKFPL League season opener against Murang’a SEAL tonight (Tuesday) at Nyayo Stadium. A great turnout for a night match; your support helped us collect Ksh1,693,100 from ticket sales, with 5,340 tickets sold,” Okuku ..

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PREVIEW: Kenya U17 face Somalia in must-win CECAFA clash

Kenya’s Junior Stars will return to action at the CECAFA U17 Championship at Kigali Pele Stadium in Rwanda on Wednesday afternoon, seeking to revive their campaign when they take on Somalia at 2 pm.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWilliam Muluya’s charges are under pressure to respond after opening their campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Tanzania on Saturday, a result that left them bottom of their group without a point.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##The Junior Stars conceded twice in a match where defensive errors proved costly, shortcomings Muluya will be keen to address as Kenya seek their first victory of the tournament.However, the task is unlikely to be straightforward, with Somalia heading into the encounter buoyed by a 1-1 draw against Tanzania on Monday, a result that underlined their ability to compete against the group favourites.Tanzania lead the standings with four points, while Somalia have one, leaving Kenya with little room for error. A victory would give the Junior Sta..

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AFC Leopards captain keen to rectify mistake that cost Ingwe league title

AFC Leopards captain Kayci Odhiambo has vowed to address the early-season setbacks that undermined their title challenge last term as Ingwe seek to end their 29-year wait for the FKF Premier League crown.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLeopards finished second behind arch-rivals Gor Mahia last season, missing out on the title by five points after a campaign in which dropped points at the start proved costly. With the new season underway, Odhiambo believes a strong opening run will be crucial to their ambitions.Gor Mahia’s title defense off to perfect start in historic night clashSpeaking ahead of their clash against Bandari, the defender identified maximum points from their opening three fixtures as a priority, insisting that last season’s experience must inform their approach this time round.The 1998 league champions began the previous campaign with three consecutive draws, sharing the spoils 1-1 with Sofapaka, 2-2 with Posta Rangers before playing out to a goalless stalem..

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AFC Leopards out to extend 3 year unbeaten run against Bandari as debutants Mombasa United face Homeboyz

AFC Leopards will kick-start their new FKF Premier League campaign on Wednesday afternoon with a clear objective: secure maximum points against Bandari FC at Police Sacco Grounds in South C, with kick-off scheduled for 4 pm.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe fixture was initially scheduled for Sunday but was postponed due to no suitable venue being available. Ingwe, who boast one of the largest fan bases in Kenyan football, will host a league match at Police Sacco Grounds for the first time, with their traditional home ground, Nyayo National Stadium, unavailable.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027773##Having finished behind record league champions Gor Mahia last season, Leopards are determined to mount a stronger title challenge and end their 29-year wait for league glory.Head coach Fred Ambani has made it clear that the club’s ambitions have risen following last season’s second-place finish, with the title now firmly in their sights.“Definitely, we cannot do anything below the second pos..

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No heart from Man Utd — Atletico easily run roughshod over Red Devils

In one of the standout fixtures of this Champions League round, Atletico Madrid and Manchester United faced off in a match that exposed the current state of the team from the Theatre of Dreams. United delivered a largely uninspired performance, and their handful of chances did little to trouble the Spanish giants, who comfortably secured all three points with a goal in each half.Atletico Madrid got off to a dream start against Manchester United, taking the lead after just 50 seconds. Barrios was the goalscorer, finishing from close range after Alex Baena delivered an excellent ball into the area. Baena had enough space and composure to pick out his teammate, who beat Lammens despite a slight deflection off Heaven. The goal was credited to the Atletico midfielder, leaving United with an early mountain to climb.Pablo Barios goal 🆚 Manchester United | Atletico Madrid vs Manchester United | Champions League #UCL #Atletico_United https://t.co/y15iUUp97J— StatPad Football📊📈📉 (@StatPadFootbal..

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Brutal Barca! Blaugrana come from behind to annihilate the Istanbul cauldron

Teetering on the edge of disaster, yet emerging victorious with effortless flair and elegance!Such was the tale of Barcelona’s Champions League adventure in Istanbul on Tuesday night, where they roared back to claim a 4-1 victory. The script took an unexpected twist as the hosts struck first, Batrakov finishing off Rafael Leao’s dazzling run and assist near the half-hour. This came moments after Barca’s own surge, which fizzled out with Anthony Gordon’s denied penalty shout.##TWITTER_

##Rather than falling back, Okan Buruk’s side pressed on, nearly doubling their lead when Victor Osimhen’s header found Baris Yilmaz in the six-yard box, only for Joan Garcia ..

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Statement win, but a hard-fought one: Arsenal’s seven-minute blitzkrieg smashes Lille

It was patchy, sloppy, and slow at times, but a win is a win, and Arsenal are perfect in the new Champions League campaign. After the opening 1-0 victory in Naples, the Gunners defended their home turf tonight, brushing aside Lille 3-0.Although the triumph seems convincing, Mikel Arteta’s men struggled for over an hour, and then sealed the deal with a seven-minute blitzkrieg, scoring three goals between the 64th and 71st minutes, through Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka, who also provided an assist, coming off the bench with 25 minutes to play.Now, Arsenal can focus on the Premier League race with Manchester City, with their next domestic challenge coming in five days away to Nottingham Forest.##TWITTER_

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