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Newly promoted FKF Premier League side Mombasa United have confirmed the departure of head coach Peter Okidi, bringing an end to his two-month spell at the club.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe side announced the experienced tactician’s departure via a statement on its official social media platforms, thanking him for his contributions during his tenure in charge.Why St Mirren extended Harambee striker’s contract despite his career-threatening injury”Mombasa United Football Club extends its sincere appreciation to Coach Peter Okidi for his dedication, leadership and service to the club,” the statement read in part.More to follow…

One small step for PSG, one giant leap for Liverpool to find Mohamed Salah’s successor.Bradley Barcola, the 23-year-old winger, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool, positioning him as a potential key signing for the club.According to transfer expert Nicolo Schira, “the agreement in principle between Barcola and Liverpool has been made for a contract until 2032 with a top salary.” Trouble in Paris – Barcola wants out, PSG demand €170 millionHowever, Paris Saint-Germain are seeking a transfer fee between €150M and €170M, while Liverpool are prepared to offer over €100M, which may not meet PSG’s valuation.Barcola has two years remaining on his contract with PSG, who consider their asking price justified given his age, potential, and current market conditions.Former Chelsea midfielder Jody Morris considers Barcola a statement signing for Liverpool.First Ivorian in Real Madrid’s history! Yan Diomande arrives in Spain”Bradley Barcola would be a statement signing,” he said via..

President William Ruto has pledged a Ksh 10 million bonus for every match Harambee Starlets will win at the ongoing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.The pledge was relayed to the players by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) boss Hussein Mohammed before Kenya’s opening Group A fixture against tournament hosts Morocco on Sunday.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAddressing the squad, Mohammed revealed that the government, through President Ruto, had committed to rewarding the team for every victory registered during the competition.”From the President and the Government of Kenya, I want to assure you that for every match you win at this tournament, you will receive Ksh10 million as a token of appreciation,” Mohammed told the players.The performance-based incentive is expected to provide an added source of motivation for Beldine Odemba’s charges as they seek redemption following a difficult start.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865198##Starlets endured a difficult return to Af..

Scottish side St Mirren have explained why they decided to hand Harambee Stars striker Jonah Ayunga a new one-year contract despite the forward being sidelined with a long-term ACL injury.The Scottish Premiership club announced that the 29-year-old has signed a deal until the summer of 2027, with an option to extend his stay by a further year.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865201##Ayunga’s previous campaign was cut short after he suffered an ACL injury during St Mirren’s league match against Livingston in April, with the Kenyan international expected to return to action around the New Year.Despite the setback, manager Craig McLeish said the club felt it was important to reward Ayunga for his commitment and ensure he had security while recovering.”We wanted to look after him. It was the right thing for the club to do- to look after him throughout his period of rehab,” McLeish said.Kenyan duo land first trophy barely weeks after joining South African clubThe manager also pointed to Ayunga’s impact since..

Roberto De Zerbi’s first pre-season match as Tottenham Hotspur manager ended in victory, with a youthful Spurs side beating A-League champions Auckland FC 2-0 in front of a record football crowd in New Zealand.Dane Scarlett opened the scoring early before Richarlison sealed the win after the break, as Tottenham kicked off their summer preparations on a winning note at Eden Park.Highlights: Spurs 2-0 Auckland 📺 pic.twitter.com/FUYieVQVj1— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) July 26, 2026 Despite a busy transfer window, only one of Spurs’ marquee arrivals featured. Former West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, signed for £85 million, came off the bench in the second half. At the same time, fellow recruits Sandro Tonali, Jan Paul van Hecke, Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi were all absent.Explaining his team selection before kick-off, De Zerbi insisted he was unwilling to gamble with players still recovering from the demands of the off-season and the club’s long journey to New Zealand.”It’s..

Bradley Barcola no longer appears to see his long-term future at Paris Saint-Germain. According to the respected French outlet L’Equipe, the France international has decided to reject the club’s offer of a new contract after months of consideration, effectively ending negotiations despite PSG’s highly lucrative proposal.Barcola is currently under contract until 2028, but L’Equipe reports that PSG would only consider selling him for a fee of at least €170 million.The report claims Barcola’s decision is based primarily on sporting reasons rather than financial ones. The winger is said to be frustrated with his role as a secondary option, particularly after starting on the bench in PSG’s biggest matches over the past two seasons, including the Champions League finals.Contract talks between Bradley Barcola and PSG broke down earlier this month, as revealed on @talkSPORT.Barcola told PSG before the World Cup he wanted to explore options. Impasse between player and PSG for some time.Liverpoo..

A fascinating Swedish Allsvenskan clash awaits on Monday as BK Häcken welcome AIK to Gothenburg in a match that could have a major impact on the race for the European qualification places.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsHäcken have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far and boast one of the league’s most entertaining attacks, while AIK arrive in excellent form after putting together three consecutive league victories.##NAJAVA_MECA_9862081##Kick-off: 8:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 27 JulyVenue: Bravida Arena, GothenburgCompetition: Swedish Allsvenskan – Matchday 14BETTING GUIDE: Rosenborg vs Fredrikstad FK, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionCurrent Standings: BK Häcken – 4th (23 pts), AIK – 6th (21 pts)Qualification implications: Victory could move either side closer to the European qualification positions, with only two points separating the teams.Form GuideBK Häcken✅ Win vs Halmstads BK (2-0)❌ Loss vs Örgryte IS (3-4)❌ Loss vs Djurgårdens IF (2-4)➖ Draw vs IF Elfsborg (1..

Kakamega Homeboyz have continued their aggressive recruitment drive ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Premier League season after securing the services of midfielder Clement Imbayi from National Super League side Fortune Sacco.Imbayi arrives in Kakamega after an impressive campaign with the Kirinyaga-based outfit, where he established himself as one of the club’s most dependable midfielders. The industrious midfielder enjoyed a productive season, scoring crucial goals from midfield, including an equaliser against Kibera Black Stars, while consistently impressing with his work rate, composure and ability to influence matches from the middle of the park.##NAJAVA_MECA_9865201##A source close to Kakamega Homeboyz confirmed that the club had been monitoring Imbayi for several months before deciding to move for his signature, insisting the midfielder fits perfectly into the team’s long-term plans.”Clem has been on the club’s radar for quite some time. The technical bench has followed his performances..

There was action for four Harambee Stars players in Spain and England, with the most notable being the continued integration of Harambee Stars defender Amos Wanjala into the Valencia first team.After starting on the bench in their 22 July friendly against Eldense, Wanjala was handed a starting berth in Valencia’s friendly against Castellón on Saturday, 25 July.##NAJAVA_MECA_2712##Wanjala, who played at right-back, featured throughout the first half before being substituted at the break as Valencia made 11 changes at half-time.By the time of his substitution, the two teams were still deadlocked at 0-0. However, the second half proved more dramatic as Castellón scored twice, in the 50th and 60th minutes, while the match also saw three players sent off—two for Valencia and one for the visitors.##NAJAVA_MECA_67523##In the end, Valencia suffered a 2-0 defeat as they continued preparations for the 2026/27 La Liga season, with Wanjala working hard to secure a place in the first team.In Englan..

Brazilian superstar Neymar delivered the perfect response to the heavy criticism he received for participating in a poker tournament—scoring twice for Santos, although his side still had to settle for a 2-2 draw against bottom-placed Chapecoense. After one of his goals, the Brazilian celebrated by mimicking the dealing of playing cards, sending a clear message to those who had questioned his professionalism.🚨🚨| Neymar responds to the criticism regarding his poker addiction after his goal against Chapecoense. 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/fMtmD3GSct— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) July 25, 2026 The controversy began earlier this week when Santos traveled to Venezuela for a Copa Sudamericana fixture without their biggest star. Instead of being with the squad, Neymar was photographed competing in a professional poker tournament in Sao Paulo just hours before kickoff.However, it was later revealed that the decision had not been Neymar’s. Santos had deliberately left him out of the trip so he could foll..