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Seychelles head coach Chris Yip-Au has called on the country’s football federation to maintain its support for the women’s national team despite their heavy defeat to Harambee Starlets, warning that cutting funding because of poor results would undermine their development.Seychelles suffered a 22-0 aggregate defeat to Kenya in their Olympic Games qualifiers, losing 11-0 in both legs.The two matches were played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex because Seychelles does not have a FIFA-accredited facility.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027789##Harambee Starlets head coach Godfrey Oduor fielded different starting line-ups in the two matches, giving more players an opportunity to feature.The home-based players started the first leg, while those plying trade abroad were given chance in Monday’s return fixture.Despite the disappointing outcome for Seychelles, Yip-Au acknowledged the gap in quality between the two sides, describing the encounter as a difficult challenge for her young team.Reflecting on the experi..

Kenya Police FC head coach Nicholas Muyoti remains confident in his side’s title ambitions despite being held to a 1-1 draw by FKF Premier League newcomers Migori Youth FC in their opening match of the 2026/2027 campaign.Police were forced to labour for the point after conceding early at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday, 11 October.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsVincent Wanga gave Migori Youth a dream start, tapping home in the opening minutes to ignite celebrations among the home supporters and put the promoted side.However, Police responded through Brian Otieno, who restored parity from a direct corner kick.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027781##Despite dropping two points, Muyoti quickly dismissed any suggestion that the result had dented his team’s championship aspirations, instead seeing the encounter as a chance to assess areas for improvement.“No, I am not disappointed. We did well, of course, with a few mistakes here and there to rectify, especially playing in such a difficult hunt..

There are few artists left in football today like Rayan Cherki. The values the young Frenchman embodies as he caresses the ball are aesthetics, enjoyment and pleasure for the crowd… After all, that was once the very essence of the world’s most important secondary pursuit. Yet amid all that beauty and unpredictability, Cherki also manages to be ruthlessly productive, which is why people have been saying for some time that Manchester City practically pulled off the bargain of the decade when they signed him from Lyon for 36,500,000 euros.##TWITTER_

🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Rayan Cherki sent a LONG VOICE MESSAGE to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi in 2024, THANKING him for the opportunity to join the club! Cherki was EXCITED to join PSG and had already agreed personal terms. PSG and Lyon had even begun exchanging documents for a €15 MILLION transfer, including bonuses, but in the end the deal never happened. — @lequipe

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Galatasaray welcome Barcelona to RAMS Park on Tuesday night for their second fixture in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase.The Turkish champions will be looking to respond after losing 3-1 away to Sporting CP in their European opener, while the Spanish champions arrive in Istanbul having beaten Feyenoord 5-1 and maintained their perfect start to the La Liga season.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsGalatasaray head into this contest looking to make their home advantage count, leaning on an impressive European home record at RAMS Park from last season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017425##Barcelona, meanwhile, have made an emphatic start to the new campaign under Hansi Flick, achieving nine consecutive victories across all competitions for the first time since 1935-36 and possessing superior head-to-head dominance over their hosts.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 13 OctoberVenue: RAMS Park, IstanbulGroup: UEFA Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 2)Current standings: Barc..

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has found himself at the centre of a new controversy. According to an investigation by the British newspaper The Times, the head of world football’s governing body allegedly received millions of euros in undeclared payments on top of his basic salary and contractual bonuses. These additional funds were reportedly intended to finance a luxurious lifestyle in Miami. Since 2016, FIFA has been committed to publishing details of the president’s and secretary general’s earnings on an annual basis. However, the investigation reveals that Infantino allegedly had two separate sources of income: one official, paid by the Switzerland-based federation and duly recorded in its annual report and financial accounts, and another undeclared source, paid by the entity responsible for organising the World Cup in the United States.##LINKED_NEWS_69498##For 2024, FIFA’s annual report showed that Infantino earned 4.274 million Swiss francs. However, a tax return filed with the..

Kenyan international Micah Obiero has praised Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy for his guidance and support, describing him as a valuable mentor in his development as a striker.Obiero, who recently featured for Kenya in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Eritrea and Guinea, said working under McCarthy had been a rewarding experience given the coach’s achievements as a former striker.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##“Being a striker as well, he gives me pointers and he’s a good mentor to have,” Obiero said in an interview with club media.“He looks after the players. He was very, very good with me leaving early. He was very helpful in that and understanding of it. I just want to thank him for that as well”.It’s a really good experience having him with the pedigree that he has, the things that he’s won and the goals that he’s scored. As a striker, it’s a good thing for me to have him, but also as a whole, he’s a good coach.”Kiriago retains World Cup crown as Kenyans domina..

Record champions,Gor Mahia, will begin their FKF Premier League campaign on Tuesday evening when they host Murang’a Sela at Nyayo National Stadium from 7pm under the floodlights.The match was initially scheduled for Saturday before being moved to Tuesday due to the unavailability of Nyayo National Stadium. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe decision to stage the game in the evening has been welcomed by fans and other stakeholders. Gor Mahia head into the contest looking to put a difficult pre-season behind them after falling short in several competitions. Charles Akonnor’s charges lost to Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final, exited the CAF Champions League in the first preliminary round against Pyramids FC of Egypt.##NAJAVA_MECA_10027880##Further, they suffered defeat to Tusker FC in the FKF Super Cup and also endured mixed results in their pre-season friendly matches.With the league campaign here, Akonnor will be keen to get off to a winning start and avoid coming..

Arsenal’s will host Lille at the Emirates Stadium for Tuesday’s Champions League league-phase showdown.Mikel Arteta’s side eked out a 1-0 triumph over Napoli on matchday one, while the 10-man Dogues were agonizingly defeated 3-2 at home by Real Betis.Download Our MozzartSport App For More News Reigning Premier League champions Arsenal enter this match backed by an exceptional record of 15 wins from their last 16 home fixtures in European group/league phase action.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017427##Lille, on the other hand, boast strong domestic form in Ligue 1 but face a daunting task as they aim to snap a streak of seven consecutive Champions League defeats against English clubs.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Tuesday 13 OctoberVenue: Emirates StadiumGroup: UEFA Champions League – League Phase (Matchday 2)Current standings: Arsenal 13th (3 pts, +1 GD), Lille 25th (0 pts, -1 GD)Bruuuuuno! Guimaraes saves Arsenal from fantastic LeedsQualification implications: An Arsenal victory would solidify t..

Frank Lampard’s Coventry City made history on Monday night! Their 4-1 spectacular triumph over Newcastle United, which launched them to 14th place, was Coventry’s first Premier League home win in 25 years. Moreover, it was their first-ever EPL victory at the CBS Arena.And their only second win in the current season, after four consecutive defeats. ##TWITTER_

Our first ever @PremierLeague win at the @CBSArena. ⚡️ https://t.co/u4OkZl6gRx

— Coventry City (@CoventryCityFC) October 12, 2026

##Arsenal, Hull, Manchester City and Brighton had all taken their shots at Coventry. Now Lampard’s men have hit back – and the Magpies were the ones left flat on the canvas.After getting back on their feet with a win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, Co..