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Bernardo Silva says joining Real Madrid was an opportunity he simply could not turn down after completing his first day as a player of the European champions under new head coach Jose Mourinho.The Portugal international, who arrived on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City, underwent his medical before taking part in his first two training sessions at Real Madrid City alongside his new teammates.Mourinho’s crew getting stronger: Bernardo heads to Bernabeu!Speaking to Real Madrid TV afterwards, Silva admitted he was thrilled to begin the next chapter of his career.”It feels special and I’m very happy to be here,” he said.”There is no need to talk about this club because its history speaks for itself. I’m excited to get started and I’ll do everything I can to help this team continue winning, because that’s what Real Madrid does best.”I’m just another player here to help this spectacular club keep its winning tradition.”##NAJAVA_MECA_9879090##The 31-year-old, who turns 32 next Mon..

Gor Mahia head coach Charles Akonnor has explained why he is confident his side can overcome Al Hilal Omdurman in the semi-finals of the CECAFA Kagame Cup.The two sides will face off at Kigali Pelé Stadium from 1600 hrs on Tuesday, with both teams aiming to book a place in the final.##NAJAVA_MECA_9875964##The clash pits together two of East and North Africa’s most successful clubs. K’Ogalo are record 22-time FKF Premier League champions, while Al Hilal have won the Sudan Premier League a record 31 times.Ahead of the encounter, Akonnor said Gor Mahia had studied their opponents and identified areas they can exploit.”We watched their last match. They are a good team, but we equally saw their weaknesses. We know our strengths and what we can do to prevent them from functioning well during the match,” said Akonnor.Gor Mahia Face Al Hilal in blockbuster Kagame Cup semi-finalThe Ghanaian tactician also believes Gor Mahia’s winning mentality gives them every reason to be confident.”We will be..

Kenya’s campaign at the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations came to a disappointing end after a clinical Algeria side claimed a 2-0 victory at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Monday night to secure a place in the quarter-finals.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsFirst-half goals from captain Marine Dafeur and Lynda Bendris proved enough to hand Les Vertes maximum points in the Group A encounter, condemning Harambee Starlets to a third straight defeat and another winless outing at the continental showpiece.The fixture carried everything to play for. Kenya required nothing less than a convincing victory by at least four goals while hoping the result in the parallel Group A clash between Morocco and Senegal swung in their favour to keep their slim qualification hopes alive.Gor Mahia forced to dip into transfer market after injury crisisAlgeria, on the other hand, only needed a point to guarantee progression after an impressive defensive campaign that had seen them concede no g..

At one point, the World Cup looked amazing for Africans. The teams from the oldest continent had the best success rate as nine out of 10 countries have qualified for the knockout phase. Later on, when the opponents were top teams, they all went out of the competition but they surely put a braver show than in Qatar 2022. And now, after the tournament is over (and almost forgotten), some African nations decided to make coaching changes. And both countries made surprising moves.Fae brands Schweinsteiger’s comments as ‘racist’The Ivory Coast decided to part ways with Emerse Fae, surprising even the coach himself. A coach which led the Elephants to a World Cup for the first time in 12 years and who managed to secure a knockout phase for the first time in country’s history (they were defeated by Norway 2-1) expected a contract extension at least. What he got was totally opposite, and he was informed about it in the 11th hour. “The directors called me yesterday to tell me there would be no ex..

Legendary Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan has outlined what African countries must do to produce more talent capable of competing on the global stage.The former Black Stars captain remains one of Africa’s greatest football exports, having enjoyed successful spells with clubs across Europe and Asia. He also famously captained Ghana to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, where they came within a penalty kick of becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872958##Although more African players are making the leap to some of the world’s top leagues, Gyan believes the continent must continue investing in grassroots football to ensure a steady pipeline of talent.Speaking during his visit to Kenya as a guest at the Captain Irene Ndanu Soccer Summit, the 40-year-old stressed that developing young players from an early age is the foundation of long-term success.Harambee Starlets face must-win Algeria test in bid to keep WAFCON dream alive “I..

Newly promoted Mombasa United have moved swiftly to fill the vacancy left by Peter Okidi, appointing former Young Africans (Yanga SC) coach Abdulhamid Moallin as their new head coach ahead of the club’s maiden FKF Premier League campaign.The Somali-American tactician replaces Okidi, who recently left the Coastal club to join KCB FC as assistant coach, creating a vacancy that Mombasa United have wasted little time addressing as preparations for the new season gather pace.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872958##The club confirmed Moallin’s arrival through a lavish unveiling video shared across its social media platforms, accompanied by the simple message: “Welcome to Mombasa, Coach Abdulhamid Moallin.”Moallin immediately assumes responsibility for the team as the ambitious newcomers seek to establish themselves among Kenya’s football elite following their promotion from the National Super League.He arrives in Mombasa with an impressive coaching résumé built across East Africa, the United States, and the ..

Arsenal are in the final stages of negotiations to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United, while Real Madrid are still trying to untangle the complicated deal for Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. Once those two transfers are completed, the biggest blockbuster move of this transfer window is expected to begin. Arsenal are preparing an all-or-nothing approach to sign Vinícius Junior. What initially appeared to be mere speculation has now developed into concrete action. According to reports from Spain, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has already spoken directly with the Brazilian forward, explaining that he sees him as one of the central figures in a team capable of winning every major trophy. After conquering England last season and coming close to lifting the UEFA Champions League title, the Gunners believe that adding both Bruno Guimaraes and Vinícius Junior would make them genuine favorites for every competition. Vinícius is said to have liked what he heard from Arteta and has now entru..

Harambee Starlets will be hoping to make history and keep their slim Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final hopes alive when they take on Algeria in their final Group A match at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Monday night, August 3.Kenya find themselves at the bottom of the Group A standings after successive defeats in their opening two matches. Beldine Odemba’s side began their campaign with a heavy 4-0 loss to hosts Morocco before producing a much-improved performance in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Senegal.##NAJAVA_MECA_9872955##The results have left the Starlets without a point, but they are still mathematically in contention for a place in the knockout rounds, albeit requiring a near-perfect sequence of results.Making only their second appearance at Africa’s premier women’s football tournament after their debut in 2016, the Starlets are still searching for their first-ever WAFCON victory.Monday’s encounter therefore presents an opportunity to end a 10-year wait for a maid..

Lionel Messi made his long-awaited return to action following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, but it was Casemiro who grabbed the headlines as his Inter Miami debut ended in disappointment.The Brazilian midfielder, who recently joined the MLS side after leaving Manchester United, scored an unfortunate own goal as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by Columbus Crew.Simplesmente CASEMIRO:Errou o passe na saída de bolaE depois fez GOL CONTRAem menos de 10 SEGUNDOS👏👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/TR6Cz5kgPs— DataFut (@DataFutebol) August 2, 2026 Miami looked on course for another victory after Luis Suarez produced a stunning long-range chip to continue his red-hot form with a seventh goal in his last four matches.However, Casemiro’s debut took a painful turn when the experienced midfielder accidentally diverted the ball into his own net while attempting to clear the danger, handing Columbus an equaliser.Noah Allen restored Inter Miami’s lead shortly afterwards, but the visitors rescued ..

Marc Cucurella gave his local postman a moment he’ll never forget after allowing him to wear the World Cup winner’s medal he collected in the United States last month while delivering the day’s mail.The Spain international, formerly of Chelsea, has lived in Horsham for several years. He relocated there after burglars targeted his previous property not long after completing his move to Stamford Bridge in 2023.Promise kept: De la Fuente immortalized on Cucurella’s arm (VIDEO)Since settling in the quiet West Sussex town, Cucurella has earned a reputation as a friendly and approachable figure, with many residents sharing positive encounters with him. However, few have enjoyed an experience quite like postman Gary, who met the defender during one of his final delivery routes before the Spaniard’s reported move to Real Madrid.Speaking to Horsham’s local social media page, Gary recalled: “Had the pleasure of chatting to local World Cup winner Marc Cucurella while delivering his post today. Ve..