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Harambee Stars midfielder Tyler Onyango has completed a move to English League One side Sheffield Wednesday, signing a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until 2029.The combative midfielder brings with him valuable experience from his long association with Everton, where he spent more than a decade after joining the club’s youth setup in 2011 at the age of eight.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsOnyango progressed through the ranks at Goodison Park before earning his senior-team promotion in 2020. During his time with the Toffees, he gained experience at the highest level of English football while also spending periods away from the club on loan to gain regular first-team football.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883186##The move to Sheffield Wednesday now presents the Kenyan international with an opportunity to establish himself as a key figure in a new project and, importantly, secure consistent playing time as he looks to take the next step in his career.Speaking after compl..

Arsenal could be ready to challenge Liverpool for the signature of PSG winger Bradley Barcola, with the Gunners reportedly interested in hijacking the Reds’ proposed £100 million move for the Frenchman.Mikel Arteta’s side have already been busy in the transfer market, most recently completing a £75m deal for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Brazilian has become Arsenal’s third addition of the summer, following Christos Tzolis and Illan Meslier.🚨 Arsenal have made fresh contact with Bradley Barcola’s camp as they consider a move for the PSG winger.Liverpool remain in pole position and have already opened formal talks with PSG for the 24-year-old.PSG value Barcola at €150M, but neither Arsenal nor Liverpool are… pic.twitter.com/TR86A1MI7g— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 10, 2026 Despite their activity, Arsenal are still looking for another attacking option. Their pursuit of Vinicius Junior came to nothing after the Brazilian committed his future to Real Madr..

Västerås SK host Djurgårdens IF at the Hitachi Energy Arena in an immediate Allsvenskan rematch following their meeting just seven days ago.Djurgården dominated that encounter with a emphatic 6-0 victory at the 3Arena, propelling themselves into third place in the league table. Grönvitt had previously gone eight straight league matches without losing by two or more goals, making that heavy defeat a major shock to their campaign.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsNow, with home advantage and a week of preparations, Västerås will be desperate to put in a far more competitive performance in front of their own supporters. However, history remains firmly against the hosts, as Djurgården have never lost an Allsvenskan meeting against Västerås and enter this fixture full of confidence.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 10 AugustVenue: Hitachi Energy Arena, VästeråsGroup: Allsvenskan Current standings: Djurgårdens IF – 3rd (26 pts), Västerås SK – 8th (22 pt..

Marcus Rashford has taken a major step towards rebuilding his Manchester United career after returning to Carrington for pre-season training, bringing an end to his lengthy absence from the club’s first-team environment.The England international was spotted outside United’s training ground this morning, where he stopped to greet supporters, sign items and pose for photographs. His return represents a remarkable change in circumstances after his future at Old Trafford had appeared to be all but decided.🚨NEW: Marcus Rashford has returned to Carrington. He stopped for fans and signed autographs for them also.#MUFC pic.twitter.com/joNwKZE4Ke— Manchester United Forever (@UtdForever7) August 9, 2026 Rashford has now been away from United’s first-team setup for almost two years. The 28-year-old, who has made 426 appearances for his boyhood club, fell out with former boss Ruben Amorim, a situation that eventually resulted in him being excluded from the squad and sent out on loan to Aston Villa..

Pep Guardiola came surprisingly close to becoming Italy’s head coach, with Paolo Maldini revealing that the former Manchester City boss was so intrigued by the project that he had already started drawing up formations and studying Italy’s youth teams.Maldini, who briefly served as the Italian Football Federation’s technical director, has lifted the lid on his recent conversations with Guardiola in an interview with Corriere della Sera, revealing just how seriously the Spaniard considered taking charge of the Azzurri.Italy roll out the red carpet for Pep with special contract planMaldini and his ex-Milan teammate Leonardo travelled to Barcelona to meet Guardiola after the end of the previous season, spending an entire day discussing the project.”He was very tempted. He came very close to accepting. He even started writing formations down on pieces of paper,” Maldini revealed.The discussions went far beyond an initial conversation. According to Maldini, they examined Italy’s squads from ..

Harambee Stars midfielder Duncan Otieno has secured another move abroad after joining Botswana Premier League newcomers Tonota FC on a one-year contract from Sofapaka FC.The experienced midfielder becomes one of the latest Kenyan players to continue his career outside the country after agreeing terms with the newly promoted side ahead of the 2026/27 Botswana Premier League campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9887178##Tonota confirmed the acquisition in a social media announcement, welcoming Otieno to the club and expressing their excitement at adding his experience to their midfield.“The midfield gets a Kenyan boost. Duncan Otieno joins Tonota FC on a one-year contract. Welcome to the Orange Nation, Duncan! Let the midfield magic begin.”The move marks a return to Botswana for Otieno, who previously turned out for top-flight side Gaborone United after joining the club in 2022.STARS ABROAD: Odhiambo assists in win as Vyner’s Wrexham suffer Carabao Cup exitHe subsequently returned to Kenya, where he f..

Monday’s standalone Carabao Cup fixture will see Plymouth Argyle taking on local rivals Exeter City in a high-stakes Devon Derby at Home Park.After missing out on the League One playoffs by just two points last season, Plymouth enter this new campaign with strong momentum, having enjoyed an unbeaten pre-season run under Tom Cleverley.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsExeter City, on the other hand, face a period of rebuilding following their relegation from League One. With former manager Matt Taylor returning to lead the side, the Grecians will be desperate to jumpstart their season with a positive result against their fiercest rivals despite a difficult summer.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883859##Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 10 AugustVenue: Home Park, PlymouthGroup: EFL Cup First RoundBETTING GUIDE: Liverpool vs Monaco Match Preview, Team News and PredictionQualification implications: The winner advances to the second round of the Carabao Cup, while the loser is eliminated fro..

Gor Mahia fans had mixed feelings about the team’s performance at the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup, where they finished the regional tournament as runners-up.The Kenyan giants were among nine teams that competed as the prestigious tournament made its return after a break.##NAJAVA_MECA_9887178##The tournament also marked the beginning of pre-season preparations for the 22-time FKF Premier League champions. Gor Mahia reached the final, where they conceded deep into extra time to suffer a 2-1 defeat to Rwandan giants Rayon Sports on Friday, August 7, at the sold-out Amahoro Stadium.With hundreds of thousands of supporters and Kenyan football fans at large closely following the tournament, the fans shared their final verdicts on Gor Mahia’s performance, as captured by *Mozzart Sport*.“Gor Mahia performed beyond my expectations. The club went into the tournament in the middle of transfer window activities, with several players exiting the club as well as a handful also joining to bolster the squa..

At the end of July, Chelsea began their pre-season friendly campaign in Australia and Asia with a 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers, though the Blues’ supporters were aware the team would have to prove its mettle against tougher opposition.And those tests did not go their way, as Xabi Alonso’s men lost to Tottenham (1-2) and Juventus (0-1), seriously worrying their fans, with the Premier League kick-off and the London derby against Fulham just over two weeks away.Youngsters who shocked Chelsea 16 years ago return as Blues’ new veteran duoHowever, everyone at and around Stamford Bridge can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as Chelsea have finally started showing signs of life.Inspired by the outstanding Joao Pedro, the Blues today crushed Ruben Amorim’s AC Milan in a marquee friendly in Jakarta, Indonesia – 3-0.CHELSEA 3-0 AC MILAN💙⚽ João Pedro *2⚽ Moisés Caicedo Chelsea outplayed AC Milan and finish game with 3-0 victoryAlonso boys are looking sharper with every game.Is this Ch..

No waiting, no experimenting. This June, Mikel Arteta is going all-in — concrete, ambitious and with a championship mentality. No more improvising with Brentford midfielders — with all due respect to Christian Norgaard, who has officially joined Everton — and no more players dropping into the No. 6 or No. 8 role depending on the situation. Arsenal no longer need to squeeze every last drop out of their midfield because they had the money to spend big on an elite footballer. They wanted the ideal partner for one of their vice-captains, Declan Rice, to cement the midfield partnership, fill all the gaps and strengthen the positions that had often looked shaky in the ranks of the Premier League champions. Now both the No. 6 and No. 8 positions offer opponents something to fear and teammates something to rely on.A force of nature. Guimaraes is a Gunner ✍️ pic.twitter.com/E7k4mIHICg— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 8, 2026 Bruno Guimaraes has officially arrived. Arsenal have paid 87.5 million euros..