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Senegal didn’t have a nice World Cup. Their logistic issues during the tournament became infamous, they allowed coach Pape Thiaw to almost board the plane without a contract, risking punishment from FIFA and they they sacked him after the tournament ended. The Lions of Teranga bottled a 2-0 lead and lost to Belgium 3-2 in the Round of 32. But now, just over a month after his dismissal, Senegal found a new manager, and it’s a familiar name – Patrick Vieira.Monsieur Patrick Vieira est le nouvel entraîneur de l’équipe nationale A du Sénégal. La date de la présentation officielle et les prochaines étapes de son installation feront l’objet d’une communication ultérieure. Bienvenue au Sénégal, Coach ✅ pic.twitter.com/eJca5zNXkn— Equipe du Sénégal (@GaindeYi) August 18, 2026 Former Arsenal captain has signed a contract with his home country and will lead the team in the AFCON qualifiers in September. Vieira was born in Dakar before moving to France at the age of eight. He reportedly did not r..

Kenyan representatives St. Mary’s Yala and Green Commandos have been eliminated from the football boys competition at the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games in Morogoro, Tanzania.Yala were the first Kenyan side to bow out after suffering a 1-0 defeat to CFGK Kigali in their final Group B match at Highlands Rehabilitation Facility.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsGreen Commandos, who needed victory to progress as the best third-placed team, also fell short after fighting back to draw 1-1 with defending champions Bukedea Comprehensive Academy of Uganda at Ujenzi Institute.Simon Wanyama gave Bukedea the lead before Michael Odhiambo restored parity for the Kenyan champions.The result left both Kenyan representatives with a point from three matches, ending their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_901490##Bukedea started brightly, with Balagadde Steven immediately testing Kakamega goalkeeper Chris Georgian.T..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has explained the circumstances surrounding Siraj Mohammed’s departure from the club, revealing that the defender’s desire for regular playing time played a major role in his decision to leave.Mohammed completed a surprise move to fellow FKF Premier League side, Tusker FC, shortly after featuring for Gor Mahia from the recently concluded CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSpeaking to the club in an interview hours after the transfer was completed, Akonnor said he was surprised when Mohammed communicated his desire to leave, having previously assured the player that he would get an opportunity to compete for a place in the starting team. The Ghanaian tactician explained that Mohammed had initially sought a loan move in search of regular football, a request the club granted when he joined KCB. ##NAJAVA_MECA_901722##However, upon returning to Gor Mahia, the defender was assured that he remained part of Akonnor’s pl..

Kenyan representatives Nyakach Girls and St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale face a tense final day of group action at the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games after both sides surrendered valuable points in their Tuesday matches.The two teams had started their campaigns brightly on Monday, picking up victories that placed them in favourable positions in their respective groups.##NAJAVA_MECA_9902119##However, Tuesday’s results have complicated their qualification hopes and left both sides needing strong performances in their final matches on Wednesday.Nyakach Girls suffered the bigger setback after falling 1-0 to Huye in a tightly contested encounter.The defeat saw the Kenyan side drop to fourth place with a similar number of points, leaving them with little margin for error heading into their final group fixture.Having collected points from their opening matches, Nyakach had hoped to build on Monday’s positive start and strengthen their position at the ..

St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale head coach Francis Ojilo has revealed how fasting and prayer have become a key part of the Kenyan champions’ push for their maiden Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) football title in Morogoro, Tanzania.The Trans Nzoia County side have made prayer a daily part of their campaign, with players gathering in small circles immediately after matches to seek God’s guidance, regardless of whether they have won, drawn or lost.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894432##At the bench, the players, technical team and teaching staff also come together for a word of prayer before breaking away for interviews and preparations for the next assignment.The practice has been particularly visible during St. Joseph’s return to the regional stage after finally ending their long wait for a first ever Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national girls’ football title.Ojilo says some players have also chosen to fast for an entire day or limit themselves..

Several superstars have recently joined Turkish clubs, but none have moved to the country’s biggest powerhouse, Galatasaray.Leandro Trossard and Dusan Vlahovic signed with Besiktas, Mason Greenwood and Romelu Lukaku became Fenerbahce players, while Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor in a blockbuster transfer.Galatasaray had been quiet, and many thought it was because their squad was already star-studded, with players such as Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sane, and Ilkay Gundogan. However, they were wrong, as the Lions’ silence was merely the calm before the storm.And that storm has a name – Bruno Fernandes!Manchester United consider Bruno Fernandes as not for sale at any price, and his €65m release clause has expired.Galatasaray are prepared to offer around €50m. No bid yet received, and United sources insist if one arrives it will be rejected.Galatasaray prepared to offer… pic.twitter.com/6gyIiOL7aG— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 17, 2026 Sources in England claim the Turkish champions have mad..

Before both clubs begin a quest to rejoin Serie A, Cremonese and Sampdoria will clash in the Coppa Italia on Monday evening.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsAs Stadio Zini is currently unavailable, their first-round tie will take place on neutral soil at the Stadio Druso in Bolzano, with the winner advancing to face Parma in the next round. Marco Giampaolo’s side are looking to rebuild after a tough Serie A season that ended in relegation, having won just three of their final 22 top-flight matches.##NAJAVA_MECA_9894171##Sampdoria enter the 2026-27 campaign under new management, with former Manchester City and Italy striker Bernardo Corradi tasked with guiding the Blucerchiati back to Calcio’s top flight.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 17 AugustVenue: Stadio Druso, Bolzano (Neutral Ground)Group: Coppa Italia (First Round)Current standings: Season opener ( Cup Competition).Horrific scenes – Musiala collapsed, Saibari prevented something worseQualification implications: ..

American billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has acquired a minority stake in Liverpool, the famous English club has confirmed. Liverpool’s owners have agreed to sell around a third of the club to a consortium that includes Jeff Bezos, who will become part of the investment group led by Amit Bhatia, the son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal and a former shareholder in Championship club Queens Park Rangers. The final agreement means that some of the richest people in the world will become co-owners of Liverpool. But, apart from that, Bezos was given the opportunity to buy the controlling stakes in the club.Jeff Bezos storms into Liverpool ownership with 30% stakeFenway Sports Group (FSG), which owns a majority stake in the club, wanted to complete the deal by the end of the week, and the final agreement has been reached relatively fast after the initial news broke out. Liverpool is valued at between six billion and seven billion dollars, while the minority stake — around ..

Gor Mahia head coach, Charles Akonnor, has received a major morale booster ahead of the 2026-2027 season after the club secured a new car for his use.According to a post and photos shared online by the club, the Ghanaian tactician will now have a Nissan X Trail car for his use, a major upgrade from the Audi A3 that he had been using since joining the club.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsPresenting the car to the coach was the club’s Secretary General Nick Arum and Treasurer Gershon Okuku in what was a jovial occasion for the former Black Stars head coach.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895172##The new SUV ride offers more comfort and suitable for off-road terrains unlike the Sedan Audi A3 which he had been using.“Upgrading from a saloon car to an SUV machine.The club management has secured a new ride for head coach Charles Akonnor; he can now roll in style and comfort as he leads the team,” read a post from the club. Additionally, the Xtrail is more spacious as compared to the previous car,..

Harambee Stars midfielder Duke Abuya featured as Yanga SC began their 2026/27 Tanzania Premier League title defence with a 3-1 victory over Namungo FC at Majaliwa Stadium on Saturday night.The defending champions, chasing a record-extending sixth consecutive league title, made a winning start after overcoming a stubborn Namungo side in a contest that came to life after the break.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895100##Abuya earned another starting berth, with Yanga coach handing the Kenyan international a place in midfield as the Jangwani giants looked to establish control from the opening whistle.Yanga enjoyed the better share of possession and created several promising opportunities, but neither side managed to break the deadlock in a goalless first half.The visitors returned from the interval with greater purpose, increasing the pressure and forcing Namungo deeper into their own half.Business as usual as heavyweights storm Kabeberi 7s quarter-finalsTheir persistence finally paid off in the 68th minu..