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Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis has revealed that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) vice president McDonald Mariga and former Kenya captain Victor Wanyama were the driving force behind Benni McCarthy’s appointment as the national team’s head coach.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsAccording to Manousakis, the former Kenyan midfield stars reached out to McCarthy and convinced him to take on the Harambee Stars project by sharing their vision for the future of Kenyan football.Harambee Stars prospect closing in on English League One transfer after Everton exitSpeaking in an interview with Kick Off, the South African assistant explained that conversations with Mariga and Wanyama were the catalyst that led to McCarthy assembling his backroom staff before accepting the job.“Yeah, the phone calls happened when McDonald Mariga, you know, and Victor Wanyama…brothers, probably the most famous Kenyans of the footballing guys. They contacted Coach Benni, told them about t..

As the famous Latin phrase coined by Julius Caesar goes, Veni, vidi, vici – Christian Norgaard came, saw, conquered the Premier League…and then left.The experienced Dane has signed a two-year deal with Everton, joining from Arsenal in a £7 million transfer.📨 [1]: Christian Nørgaard 👋 pic.twitter.com/1l2JmPUhDD— Everton (@Everton) August 6, 2026 He arrived at the Emirates Stadium a year ago from Brentford, adding depth to Mikel Arteta’s midfield, but never established himself as a key player. Instead, he featured mainly in the EFL Cup, FA Cup, and the early stage of the Champions League.In total, he made 18 appearances for the Gunners, but only five in the EPL – one of them coming against Crystal Palace on the final matchday, with the title already wrapped up.Manchester United open door for Zirkzee’s Serie A returnStill, he has secured his place in the club’s history as a member of its title-winning squad, despite playing just 99 Premier League minutes all season!With the Toffees, he ..

Kakamega School underlined their status as Kenya’s undisputed kings of school football after fighting back to beat St. Mary’s School Yala 3-2 in extra time and lift a record-extending 13th Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) boys’ football title on Thursday at M-Pesa Foundation Academy in Thika.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFor more than 100 minutes, two of the country’s finest school teams traded blows in a contest that swung from one end to the other, keeping the packed stands on the edge of their seats.Just when Yala looked destined to script the greatest chapter in their football history, Green Commandos found one more gear, reminding everyone why they remain the benchmark of school football in Kenya.Goals from Derrick Wanyonyi, Julius Ochieng and Eugene Bellety handed Enock Luche and Clifftone Lugalia’s side the trophy after they overturned a 2-1 deficit, cancelling out a brilliant brace from Brian Javan Omondi.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878647##The victory saw Ka..

The winds of change are blowing through the Premier League.What better proof is there than nine clubs appointing new managers ahead of the new campaign? From Manchester City and Chelsea to the newcomers Ipswich Town – nearly half of the EPL teams will have to adapt to sweeping changes in the dugout.Did you know that NINE clubs will have new managers at the start of the Premier League season? That’s the most ever for an opening weekend! 👔Matthias Jaissle is the latest as he joins up with Newcastle ⚫️⚪️ pic.twitter.com/uYc98OS0ZL— Premier League (@premierleague) August 5, 2026 Out of the nine, five have never managed in the English top flight, while Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa have playing Premier League experience, as they were teammates at Liverpool, and the latter also briefly represented West Ham.Alonso’s arrival at Stamford Bridge sent the biggest shockwaves through English football, while his compatriot has yet to prove himself at Fulham after a rather mediocre spell with Real M..

Benfica welcome Scottish side Heart of Midlothian to the Estádio da Luz for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League third qualifying round tie.The Portuguese giants head into the contest full of confidence after dismantling St. Gallen 6-2 on aggregate, including an emphatic 5-0 home victory, and will be aiming to build another commanding advantage before next week’s return leg in Scotland.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsHeart of Midlothian, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to the season.The Scottish side were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League qualifiers after a heavy 6-0 aggregate defeat to Sturm Graz and also opened their domestic league campaign with a 2-1 loss to Aberdeen.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878441##Facing one of Europe’s strongest home sides will be a huge challenge, and the visitors will need a much-improved defensive display to remain in the tie.Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), ThursdayVenue: Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, PortugalCompetition: UEFA Europa Leagu..

Barcelona have entered the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with reports claiming the Catalan giants have already held talks with the Spain international’s representatives over a potential move.According to sources close to the negotiations, Barcelona are exploring the conditions of a deal as they look to beat rivals Real Madrid to the signature of the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.Busy days in Madrid: Secret meeting fuels Rodri “betrayal” rumours?The Blaugrana believe Rodri would fit seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s project, not only because of his playing style but also due to the strong Spanish core already at the club. A move to Camp Nou would reunite the midfielder with eight teammates from Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup-winning squad: Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Pedri, Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal.Real Madrid, however, remain firmly in the picture.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878430##The Athletic previously reported that Los Blancos are also working on a deal fo..

St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale are the new Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) girls’ football champions after edging 2019 winners Nyakach Girls 7-6 in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in the final played at M-Pesa Foundation Academy Pitch A on Thursday.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe victory handed the Trans Nzoia County side their first ever national girls’ football title, capping a memorable campaign under head coach Mary Muthoni, whose side held their nerve from the penalty spot after 120 minutes of entertaining football failed to separate the two teams.The final brought together two sides that had already faced each other in the group stage, with both showing why they had earned a place in the championship match.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##Nyakach kicked off the contest and immediately looked determined to stamp their authority on the game.The Nyanza champions, boasting several national team players in their ranks, moved the ball confidently wi..

Every coach will tell you that results are never the priority in pre-season friendlies. That warm-up period is about helping players and the team find their rhythm, fine-tuning tactical patterns, and building a strong physical base for the upcoming season.However, defeats in warm-up games – especially when a club is a firm favourite – can still set off a few alarm bells and serve as a warning. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain were handed one yesterday.The reigning Champions League finalists were humbled by Spanish clubs, losing their friendlies with a combined score of 1-6! And while Arsenal fell short against the former Conference League runners-up, Real Betis 3-1, Paris Saint-Germain were stunned by the recently relegated Mallorca 3-0!Champions League winners PSG and runners-up Arsenal both suffer shock defeats on the same night 💀Mallorca smashed PSG 3-0, while Real Betis battered Arsenal 3-1 ❌ pic.twitter.com/8L7Ia2w2sF— GOAL (@goal) August 6, 2026 Even though Mikel Arteta fielded a ..

FKF Premier League side Shabana FC has explained the reasons for abandoning their Tanzania pre-season tour, and returning back to Kenya.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsShabana has once again been involved in controversy after withdrawing from the scheduled pre-season tour, despite having already arrived in Tanzania.The team was scheduled to pitch camp there, as they continue to sharpen their skills ahead of the 2026/27 league season, where they will be setting their eyes for the much-coveted league title.##NAJAVA_MECA_9878591##With online awash with the surroundings of the Tanzania trip, the club has now come out to explain the ordeals that forced their withdrawal, through their official social media accounts.“We wish to inform our supporters and stakeholders that the team travelled to Tanzania yesterday for its scheduled pre-season programme. However, on arrival, the team encountered conditions that did not meet the standards required for the team’s preparation and overall..

Rafael Leao and AC Milan, after exchanging harsh words, accusations, and counter accusations over the past three months, now appear destined to stay together for at least one more season.Milan remain firm on their 50 million euros valuation of the Portuguese forward. The Rossoneri believe it would make little sense to sell Leao for anything less, especially considering that just two years ago his release clause was set at 175 million. Leao failed to use the World Cup as an opportunity to erase the memory of a disappointing season with Milan and attract serious interest from Europe’s biggest clubs. It is no secret that he dreams of playing in the Premier League or for one of Spain’s elite sides.Amorim pushes fellow Portuguese out of Milan – Leao offered to TottenhamIt is equally true that he has no desire to move to Saudi Arabia and is far from enthusiastic about a switch to Turkey. Fenerbahçce tempted him with an offer worth 10 million per season, but the Turkish club never improved on..