Football

Your home for the beautiful game. From stunning goals to tactical breakdowns, we cover football the way fans live it — passionately and without filter.

Alpha Onyango wonder strike rescues Gor Mahia from Nairobi United’s jaws

An 89th-minute wonder goal by Alpha Onyango saved Gor Mahia’s blushes as they battled to a 1-1 draw against Nairobi United in a highly contested FKF Premier League match played at the Wang’uru Stadium in Mwea on Sunday, 8 November.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWith Naibois dominating the match and headed for their maiden win of the season, Alpha spotted goalkeeper Benard Jairo off his line after a clearance and, from outside the box, looped a ball that found the back of the net to send the Gor Mahia fans into a frenzy.With the draw, Gor Mahia returned to the top of the table with 13 points, same as KCB, with the teams also tied on goal difference.For Naibois, their wait for a maiden win of the season continues, as they have now failed to secure a win in their opening seven matches of the season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10095211##The draw also increases the pressure on coach Patrick Aussems, who was tasked with improving the team’s fortunes and bagging a league title.The match was al..

Read more

Former AFC Leopards chairman Shikanda rejects FKF ouster and accuses goons of disrupting Meru SGM

Former AFC Leopards chairman and Nairobi National Executive Committee (NEC) representative Dan Shikanda has rejected his removal from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) NEC and accused organisers of using goons to disrupt the Special General Meeting (SGM) held in Meru.Download Our MozzartSport App for More NewsShikanda, one of seven NEC members voted out of office during Saturday’s meeting, insists the process was neither free nor legitimate, arguing that the chaotic atmosphere surrounding the gathering undermined its credibility.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101473##The high-stakes meeting, held on 7 November and presided over by FKF President Hussein Mohammed, saw Vice President McDonald Mariga and six other NEC members expelled following allegations of constitutional violations and prolonged absenteeism.Representatives from FIFA, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the State Department for Sports were also present.However, Shikanda has questioned the legitimacy of the proceedings, c..

Read more

Who cares about team trophies anymore – JJ Gabriel admits his dream is winning Ballon d’Or!?

JJ Gabriel has set his sights on football’s most prestigious individual prize, declaring that his dream is to win the Ballon d’Or as he edges closer to leaving Manchester United for Real Madrid.The 16-year-old’s ambition is already clear. Asked by Spanish newspaper Marca about his future after a training session on Friday, Gabriel was presented with a copy featuring a front-page story about his expected move to the Bernabeu. His response was brief but revealing:”My dream is to win a Ballon d’Or.”Blow after blow for United: Real Madrid steal Red Devils’ greatest gem?As we reported earlier this week, Gabriel has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid, although no formal deal has been signed and the two clubs have yet to hold negotiations.The teenager remains registered with United but has been training independently in Spain after leaving the club and relocating with his family. His move to Madrid would mark a significant development in the future of one of English football’s most h..

Read more

Mara Sugar sweeten decent league start by handing Migori Youth maiden defeat

Mara Sugar FC claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Migori Youth in an entertaining FKF Premier League encounter at William Ole Ntimama Stadium on Saturday, 7 November, handing the visitors their first defeat of the season.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFirst-half goals from Alex Imbusia and Victor Ngume proved decisive for the hosts, who held off a spirited Migori comeback after Philemon Nyakwaka had briefly restored parity from the penalty spot.More to follow…

Read more

Barcelona lock down their future: Three more contracts set to be extended

There was never any doubt that Barcelona and Raphinha would continue together. The only question was when the Brazilian would put pen to paper once again. He completed the formalities yesterday, bringing another chapter of the club’s contract renewal drive to a close.Barcelona have secured the long-term futures of virtually all their most valuable assets. Over the past 18 months, the Catalan club have wrapped up a string of major deals.Back in January last year, president Joan Laporta, sporting director Deco and the rest of the club’s football operations team managed to tie Pedri and Gavi down to new contracts until the summer of 2030 within the space of just two days. Pau Cubarsi followed two weeks later, although his deal runs for a year less, while Lamine Yamal put pen to paper on a contract until the summer of 2031 in May.Barcelona decided to sell BaldeAnd Barcelona have continued to strengthen their position. Frenkie de Jong was next in line in October last year, signing a deal th..

Read more

Tusker receive injury boost ahead of Bandari clash as midfielder returns

Tusker FC have received a timely boost ahead of their FKF Premier League clash against Bandari FC following the return of midfielder Rooney Otieno from injury.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOtieno had been sidelined after picking up a thigh injury during the Brewers’ pre-season training, ruling him out of their CAF Confederation Cup assignments, as well as the club’s opening three league matches of the campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##However, the midfielder has now returned to full-contact training, with the club confirming his availability for selection ahead of this weekend’s encounter.”Rooney Otieno completed his first full session after recovering from a thigh injury, and is now available for selection,” Tusker announced.12 dropped as Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Stars squad for South Africa double-headerThe return provides head coach Julien Mette with an additional midfield option as the Brewers seek to build consistency and strengthen their early-season title..

Read more

12 dropped as Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Stars squad for South Africa double-header

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named a 24-man squad for Kenya’s back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against South Africa.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsEight players from the domestic league have earned made the final cut, with Gor Mahia leading the local contingent with four representatives: goalkeeper Byrne Omondi, defenders Sylvester Owino and Frank Odhiambo, and forward Ben Stanley.Tusker and Nairobi United have contributed two players each: Brian Bwire and Abud Omar of Tusker, and Nairobi United duo Faruk Shikalo and Mohammed Bajaber.##NAJAVA_MECA_10096239##The squad also features the return of Poland-based defender Eric ‘Marcelo’ Ouma, who turns out for RKS Raków, and midfielder Alwyn Tera of Armenian side Ararat-Armenia.Tera earns a spot in just over two years, having last featured for Kenya in September 2024 during the 2025 AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe.South Africa release final squad to face Harambee Stars in 2027 AFCON ..

Read more

BETTING GUIDE: Toulouse vs Strasbourg, match preview, team news and prediction

Toulouse host Strasbourg at the Stadium de Toulouse as Matchday 10 kicks off in Ligue 1.Both sides enter this fixture tied on 10 points, with Toulouse occupying 12th place and Strasbourg sitting just behind them in 13th on goal difference.Jens Berthel Askou’s Toulouse side will be looking to get back to winning ways after their five-match domestic unbeaten streak was snapped by a 2-0 defeat away at Marseille last time out.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsStrasbourg visit southern France boosted by a sensational 5-1 home victory against Auxerre, which ended a frustrating four-game losing streak.Under Hugo Oliveira, Le Racing have shown flashes of real attacking flair, but their defensive record on the road remains a significant concern, having conceded multiple goals in each of their Ligue 1 away games this season.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087576##With both teams level in the standings, this encounter presents a prime opportunity for either side to pull clear of the lower regions of the..

Read more

Ulinzi Starlets coach Collins Ochieng earns promotion to Warrant Officer Class II in KDF

Ulinzi Starlets head coach Collins Ochieng has been promoted from Senior Sergeant (SSGT) to Warrant Officer Class II (WOII) in the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe promotion is a recognition of his service in the military alongside his work in football, where he has established himself as one of the leading coaches in the FKF Women Premier League.##NAJAVA_MECA_10087375##A Warrant Officer Class II is a senior non-commissioned officer rank in the KDF, carrying significant responsibility in maintaining discipline, standards, and training within military units.Ulinzi Starlets confirmed Ochieng’s promotion on Thursday, 5 November, through their social media platforms, congratulating their head coach on the achievement.“Ulinzi Starlets FC congratulates Head Coach Collins Oduor on his well-deserved promotion from Senior Sergeant (SSGT) to Warrant Officer Class II (WOII).This milestone reflects your dedication, discipline, exemplary service, and commit..

Read more

Milan humiliated at San Siro as Ferencvaros claim shock win

Milan suffered another European embarrassment, losing 2-0 to Ferencvaros at San Siro for their third defeat in four continental matches this season.Ruben Amorim will face plenty of questions after fielding an improvised line-up that looked completely out of its depth. His second-string players failed to take their opportunity, while the Rossoneri delivered an alarmingly lifeless performance against opponents they were expected to beat.FT. https://t.co/BfwN9BW08k— AC Milan (@acmilan) November 5, 2026 Milan barely threatened in the first half and were fortunate not to fall behind earlier. Youssouf Fofana and Ardon Jashari both gifted Haiti international Lenny Joseph clear chances, but young goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani came to their rescue.However, Torriani’s luck ran out seven minutes after the restart. A dreadful mistake from the goalkeeper allowed Joseph to put Ferencvaros ahead in the 52nd minute.The visitors doubled their advantage midway through the second half, with Christopher Zac..

Read more