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Migori Youth FC announced their arrival in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Kenya Police FC at Awendo Green Stadium on Sunday,11 October. Vincent Wanga put the hosts ahead inside the opening five minutes before Brian Otieno struck for Kenya Police just before half-time. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe promoted side started with intent, immediately putting the visitors under pressure as they sought to make their historic home debut count in front of their supporters.Their early dominance paid off in the fifth minute when David Odoyo delivered a pinpoint ball into the danger area, finding captain Wanga, who calmly tapped home from close range past goalkeeper Job Ochieng. The hosts nearly doubled their advantage through Christopher Koloti, who was picked out by Mike Isabwa. ##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##However, the former AFC Leopards forward’s heavy touch allowed the Police defence to recover, sparing the visitors an earl..

Manchester City are bracing themselves for an exceptionally hostile reception when they step onto the pitch at Liverpool’s Anfield on Sunday, with tensions between the two clubs reaching a new level following the verdict in the Premier League financial rules case.If City could choose any opponent to avoid visiting immediately after being found guilty of all charges relating to alleged financial breaches between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, Liverpool would undoubtedly be among their least desirable destinations.Anfield awaits. Matchday on L4 as we return to #PL action by hosting Manchester City ✊🔴 #LIVMCI https://t.co/2le6zDnfGK— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 11, 2026 The rivalry between the two sides has been marked by friction for years, with Liverpool supporters harbouring a deep sense of frustration over the titles they believe slipped away at City’s expense. The Merseyside club finished second behind their rivals in 2013-14, 2018-19 and 2021-22, losing out by just one point in th..

Jose Mourinho left journalists waiting at the Santiago Bernabeu after refusing to appear at his post-match press conference following Real Madrid’s hard-fought victory over Villarreal. The Portuguese manager chose to remain silent after a turbulent encounter in which Vinicius Junior had a goal ruled out before being shown a red card.The controversial 1-0 triumph over Villarreal on Saturday night prompted Mourinho to skip his media duties entirely. La Liga representatives informed the assembled journalists that the Real Madrid boss would not be answering questions, with reporters having already waited more than 40 minutes following the final whistle.🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: José Mourinho 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐒 his post-match 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 😳 The Portuguese manager has 𝗥𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞 to the media following Real Madrid’s chaotic clash with Villarreal 🫨 Mourinho refused to speak to the media because he doesn’t want to risk suspension and wants to be on the touchline for the games against Sevilla and Barcelona, CO..

The FKF Premier League (FKFPL) Matchweek One action continues on Sunday, October 11, with four matches lined up across different venues.Ulinzi Stars face Tusker FC, Migori Youth take on Kenya Police FC, 3K FC host Mara Sugar, while Nairobi United lock horns with KCB FC.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##The new season, whose kickoff had been delayed for almost two months, finally got underway on Saturday with two matches. Mathare United and APS Bomet played out a goalless draw, while Shabana FC claimed a 1-0 away win over Posta Rangers.Ulinzi Stars vs Tusker FCThe highlight of the day will be the clash between Ulinzi Stars and Tusker FC at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, with kickoff scheduled for 2:00 pm.The military side finished 13th in the standings last season with 41 points, just three more than Kariobangi Sharks, who were relegated to the National Super League (NSL).The Mulinge Ndeto-coached side will be looking for a winning start as they seek to steer clear of the relegation battle and redisc..

Real Madrid fans recently made it clear that they would rather see Yan Diomande in the starting lineup than Vinicius Junior. That was the case in this match, at least initially. Diomande found the back of the net before the Brazilian came on and caused chaos. He appeared to score himself, only for a bizarre attacking foul to earn him a red card. Mourinho’s side ultimately survived the drama, but the bitter aftertaste remains.Real Madrid and Villarreal played out an intriguing first half, with the visitors enjoying more possession but the hosts looking considerably more dangerous in front of goal. Mbappe was met with a few whistles from the home crowd when he first touched the ball in the opening minute, but Madrid soon began to threaten the Villarreal defence.The visitors delivered the first warning in the fourth minute when Gueye unleashed a powerful long-range effort that flew narrowly wide of Courtois’s goal, coming close to the top corner. Konate had intercepted a dangerous cross m..

For all those who are a bit tired of the Manchester City saga, we can tell you this – it’s not gonna go away anytime soon. In fact, it looks like these three weeks have been just the beginning. As always, the press is now ‘digging’ new information and new details emerge on the daily basis. And it’s gonna get much more intense once the appeal procedure is over and the commission gives its final verdict. But until then, former and present players and coaches will have their view of the City’s potential undoing. The biggest concern for the vast majority of people (and clubs) who are not supporting City is that the club will somehow get away with certainly the biggest scandal in the history of the Premier League. And according to Bloomberg, they almost did.”Our titles are not tainted”: Maresca stands firm as Man City face the chaosThe famous global financial data, software, and media company reported that the Premier League held ‘secret settlement talks’ with Manchester City before the ver..

Mombasa United have been promoted to the Football Kenya Federation Premier League following a ruling by the Leagues and Competitions Committee.More to follow..

Slowly but surely, Africa will get their 2025 champion. First it was Senegal, then the Teranga Lions were stripped of their crown in favour of Morocco and now it’s up to CAS to decide who is the champion. Court of Arbitration for Sport held a hearing on Thursday in Lausanne and allowed both sides to give their arguments. Since the media ‘war’ back in March, this was the time for legal arguments and evidence. In order not to waste time, numerous written exchanges took place before the session began. It lasted five hours, as both Senegal and Morocco presented their cases before the three arbitrators.##LINKED_NEWS_68777##”What we can say is that our lawyers presented our case, submitted all our observations, and were heard by the arbitration panel. Now, it remains for the CAS to render its decision in the coming days or weeks. I cannot say what really happened because it is a secret of the deliberation. But I can assure you that Senegal defended itself well” said Abdoulaye Sow, Secretary ..

Enzo Maresca has firmly rejected suggestions that Manchester City’s trophy haul has been tainted by the Premier League verdict against the club, insisting he knows how much work went into winning those titles and remains convinced they will overturn the findings on appeal.The City manager faced a barrage of questions on the controversy during Friday’s press conference but appeared relaxed as he defended the club’s ownership ahead of Sunday’s trip to Liverpool.”Absolutely not,” Maresca said when asked whether City’s titles had been tainted. “I know exactly the effort that the club put in to achieve those titles.”‘Tainted?! Absolutely not.’ Man City manager Enzo Maresca says their financial rule breaches don’t taint their achievements 🏆 https://t.co/EiVDXsqHXx— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 9, 2026 An independent commission found City guilty of the majority of the charges relating to alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-1..

Two under-pressure giants collide at Old Trafford as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur seek a desperate turning point to kickstart their failing campaigns.Both sides have endured dismal starts to the domestic season, leaving head coaches Michael Carrick and Roberto De Zerbi under immense scrutiny entering this blockbuster clash.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsManchester United have collected just five points from their opening five Premier League fixtures – matching their lowest tally at this stage of a top-flight season. Having kept only one clean sheet across all competitions this term, Carrick’s squad must fix their defensive frailties immediately if they are to climb out of the bottom half and restore faith among the Old Trafford faithful.For Tottenham Hotspur, the situation is even more critical as they head into the weekend rock bottom of the Premier League table. Searching for their first league victory of the season, Spurs have struggled for consistent rhythm d..